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Massage therapy in Greater Manchester.
Trained in sports massage, manual lymphatic drainage and reiki.
Delivering person entered and bespoke treatments by Pollyanna.
My intention is on collaboration with the nervous system. To calm, restore and soothe. I monitor and stay in the bounds of what is comfortable, considerate of pain tolerance and experiencial understanding of the body.
I work with a wide range of people to counteract the effects of everyday life, balence stresses and bring the body into harmony.
My training in sports massage therapy has given me experience with a variety of injuries, conditions and personal experience. I listen to people, their expectations and aims of the session and respond accordingly. My approach is often intuitive using techniques of myofascial release, trigger point therapy, active and passive stretching techniques along side massage. I tailor my treatments to need, expectation and ability as well as responding to the body. The body often directs me to where tension is stored in the tissue effecting moment patterns and emotions.
I create the space for discovery, inquiry and negotiation. The space is yours for self inquiry, to shift what needs shifting and give a different approach to how the mind and body work together.
I ask open questions about pressure and personal experience during the session. You can share as little or as much as you wish. Some people talk throughout while others are silent other than verbally responding to prompts. The treatment is for you, if you need to be mentally distract in order to relax the body we can talk around the treatment. If you need to focus on the body and sensations or practice meditation and mindfulness with limited communication that is also possible. I will always be monitoring breathing, comfort and the reponces in the nervous system in order for you to get the most out of the session.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
This is a specific massage technique that targets the body’s ability to rejuvenate and encourage natural circulation of Lymph through the body. It is not a muscular massage as it is rhythmic and harmonious with mild stretching of the skin to decongest Lymph ducts. The techniques are light, promoting healing and toxin removal. 75% of Lymph sits below the skin above the muscle fascia.
The Lymphatic system is a vital part of our body’s ability to operate at peak performance. The system drains fluids, detoxifies and regenerates tissues, filters out toxins and helps us to maintain a healthy immune system. This massage technique helps with stagnation, bodily fatigue and inflammation.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is effective in a large percentage of the population with chronic pain conditions, nervous system conditions, Lymphedema and Lipoedema and even post-surgery. The aim of Lymphatic drainage is to manage and maintain wellbeing, and as an added bonus it also improves skin tone and reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Sports Massage
We offer Sports Massage treatments that are designed to help reduce discomfort, speed up the healing process of injuries, or aid your performance before an event or workout in Manchester or Altrincham. This type of massage involves applying slow and firm pressure to reach deeper layers of the muscle and fascia, helping to penetrate and soften the hard, tight muscles. The techniques used in Sports Massage can also help to increase range of motion and flexibility, by increasing the length of the muscle and improving neuromuscular efficiency.
Our Sports Massage treatments are not just for athletes, but also suitable for anyone who works in physically demanding jobs, office workers, those who hold tension due to poor posture, or those who regularly exercise.
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