Zurich massage therapy

THE PERFECT BALANCE
As life changes so does your body and I can help you find the right balance in exercise right now. Don’t let your exercise routine be like that bra that once fitted you and you think it still does, lets find the right fit now.

My therapy background is integrated in my teaching, specifically working with muscles imbalances and postural changes. If you are unsure, had a recent or old injury and need guidance in a safe practice, don’t know where to start, lets do it together.

THE ULTIMATE REHAB EXERCISE
Pilates is the ultimate rehab exercise, it teaches you how to hold your body in balance, have great posture, slow simple precise movements that will improve your muscle tone aches and pains, bone density and are surprisingly challenging even if they look easy.
I used to see a curved old man walking with two sticks going to the shops, the spine so curved I wandered what his field of vision was, I promised myself I’ll never end that way, pilates is the ultimate remedy for good posture, slowly building muscles that have not fired properly for a while, helping with proprioception, balance , strength, coordination and much more.

JAPANESE BODYWORK
Like acupuncture the meridians will be stimulated to obtain optimal health, but instead of using needles in shiatsu the meridians and specific acupoints are stimulated by applying pressure with the palm of the hands, thumbs are forearms.
The massage is performed while the client is wearing loose comfortable garments ( like gym gear, or yoga pants and a loose top) on a tatami mat on the floor not only working on pressure points but also mobilizing the joints with passive stretches. The pressure varies from light to strong and most people experience deep state of relaxation and wellbeing. The stretches help the joint mobility and realign the body.

LET YOUR BODY START TO HEAL
First of all together we will establish the source of pain , do a musculoskeletal and postural assessment to work out the areas of tension, weakness and the compensating habits. Through specific techniques that include trigger point therapy, myofascial release , soft tissue massage and other techniques if necessary like sliding myofascial cups we will rebalance your system in order to be pain free, improve your mobility and get the best version of yourself.
After the massage we will establish a care plan in order to maintain optimal health, a few correctional exercises to add to your daily routine and follow up visits and referrals depending on your needs.

RELAXATION FOR MOTHER AND CHILD
The Pregnancy massage is done in sidelying, you will be propped up with pillows and blankets. Trust me I have every possible sort, as each woman and every belly is different. The massage pressure is from medium to light as during pregnancy your body becomes more elastic in order to allow you to give birth and strong pressure especially on the lower back is not recommended, but even with lighter pressure the muscles will be unwinded and relaxed, the pain will be soothed away.
I will make sure that you are comfortable all the way, have a great understanding of the pelvic floor and the pressure that the baby puts on your bladder, and yes you might have to pee halfway through the session and that’s completely ok don`t be shy to ask what makes you comfortable.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Based on the principle that the feet are like a mirror of the body, where imbalances and tensions can be identified and released by stimulating exact pressure points corresponding to organs and body systems, reflexology helps to bring your body back in harmony. Reflexology is linked to TCM ( Traditional Chinese Medicine) and while working on the 5 elements balance the whole health of the patient is cared for, it is a very non-invasive tool to rebalance. rebalancing physical, emotional and mental bodies.
Reflexology has been around for thousands of years, there is reflexology drawing inn Ancient Egypt as well as it is a common practice in Thailand and India and China. Modern day reflexology is a the result of many years of study of Doc Fitzgerald that created a 10 vertical zone ma, later this map was update by Dc Riley that added horizontal lines, finally Eunice Ingham a physiotherapist working with Riley developed modern day feet reflexology that still in use today.

A GENTLE DETOX
A very effective treatment to detox your body in a safe and gentle way. This massage is done without oil and with very gentle pressure as the lymphatic vessels are only millimeters under the skin. Many naturopaths recommend this treatment when feeling sluggish recovering from a cold or ongoing illness.

Due to surgery and lymph node removal, scar tissue, a congenital condition, pregnancy your lymphatic system might not not cope with its duty of transporting the lymph and your body will become waterlogged, lymphdrainage will restore the lymph flow.

MELT THE TENSION AWAY
Imagine hot stones gently melting the tension away from your body. The heath penetrates deeply in the muscle tissue to alleviate restrictions and pain. An extremely versatile treatment perfect to be combined with a relaxation massage for peaceful bliss or remedial for a very effective pain relief.

THE SOLUTION TO CHRONIC PAIN
Connective tissue or fascia is a glove that acts like scaffolding and keeps us in our shape, like a web it connects muscle to muscle and muscle to bone and supports our internal organs, it’s thin but strong. Through stress, long term bad posture, injuries some areas become restricted, get “kinks”, impeding movement and creating pain.