Menopause Massage- 60min

Service Description

Menopause is when a woman stops having periods for 12 consecutive months. It is a natural process of aging that occurs between 45 and 55 years old. The average age of women reaching menopause in UK is 51 DIFFERENT STAGES OF MENOPAUSE: 1. Perimenopause 2. Menopause 3. Postmenopause Causes of the Menopause: - reduction in reproductive hormones with age - ovaries removed during surgery - Hysterectomy surgery - radiation treatment and chemotherapy - primary insufficiency of the ovaries What is Menopause Massage? Menopause massage is a form of non-invasive, gentle and compassionate touch, which uses a light pressure, with slow and steady movements to help the body relax. It is a holistic based therapy, based on specialised massage treatments to help women manage both their physical and emotional reactions to menopause. During the session, along with the massage certain pressure points on the body will be stimulating to help relieve symptoms of the menopause. Massage therapists are trained to understand their client own personal experience with menopause and apply a highly individualised massage treatment, to comfort, nurture and support them in their own journey. Benefits of Treatment: Physical benefits: - decreased inflammation and swelling - improved circulation - reducing pain felt in sore muscles - lowering the level of stress hormones in the blood - better ability to tolerate HRT treatment side effects - improved sleep - fewer headaches - increased range of motion Emotional Benefits: - helping women relax - providing a distracting experience that takes the mind off of symptoms that come with - the menopause - reducing anxiety, stress, and depression - providing a sense of calm and serenity in what can be a very disruptive and uneasy time