Your first treatment will include an initial consultation where we will discuss your medical history, and any specific results you may be looking for. With a range of treatments available, from hopi ear candling to foot massage, Think Holistic can help you feel relaxed, de-stressed, and good about yourself. Below you will find further details and benefits of each treatment, together with an indication of treatment time.

Aromatherapy: Full body massage (1 ½ hours); back, neck and shoulder massage (1 hour)

Essential oils are extracted from different parts of an aromatic plant and have unique therapeutic properties. They are used in holistic treatments to help improve both physical and emotional well-being.
After a full consultation essential oils will be blended together to form a unique therapeutic combination tailored for you. Additional items can be made up, such as body lotions, bath oils and face creams, to enable you to continue using aromatherapy at home.

Essential oils aromatherapy massage can help with stress and tension, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, arthritis, back aches and muscular pain, pmt, menopausal problems and anxiety.

Ayurvedic facial massage (1 hour)

This wonderful treatment provides a relaxing massage. The ayurvedic facial massage starts with hot towels, followed by face massage, exfoliation, a second lot of hot towels and facial massage, finishing with the marma points, for either relaxation or stimulation (which will depend upon whether you’re going home to relax, or maybe out for the night!)

Benefits of ayurvedic facial massage include feeling relaxed, de-stressed and indulgent.

Ayurvedic Indian head massage (approx. 1 hour)

This great way of relieving headaches and tension in both the neck and shoulders has been used in India for many years. Starting on the back and shoulders, pressure points will be worked deeply to help the muscles relax. Then the neck and scalp is massaged for stimulation, encouraging circulation, oxygen and nutrients to the area.
The benefits of an ayurvedic Indian head massage are deep relaxation and relief from mental and physical stress. The massage is designed to relieve accumulated tension, stimulate circulation and restore joint movement, as well as to relax the entire body.

Benefits include improvements in sleep patterns, relief from headaches and migraines, improved concentration, and eye strain relief, in addition to boosting the immune system. Joint movement is restored and muscular tension eliminated by stretching the tissues of the neck and shoulder.

Back neck and shoulder massage – deep tissue (1 hour)

This type of deep tissue massage is suitable for those with sports injuries or joint problems in their back, neck or shoulders. Working on the trigger points, the massage will work into the deep tissue to provide relief. The number of treatments required to provide ultimate relief will be dependent upon the length of time the injury has been sustained.

See also: Aromatherapy back neck and shoulder massage
Hot stone massage

Hand massage (25-30 mins)

A hand massage, which also includes a lower arm massage, works by soothing and relaxing the hands and arms.

A relaxing treatment, it may help with carpel tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury (rsi) or is ideal as a treat to give your hardworking hands.

Hopi ear candling (40 – 45 mins)

This non invasive treatment assists with a variety of conditions. The candles used are made from natural ingredients including beeswax, sage and camomile. It induces a revitalising heat upon the head and ears to sooth, relieve and help you relax. The hopi ear candling treatment is finished with a facial massage which helps stimulate the lymphatic system, and is even suitable for children from the age of 2.

Hopi ear candling can help with conditions such as tinnitus, headaches and migraine, rhinitis and sinusitis. It can also help before long haul flights to stimulate the blood and energy flows. It can relax the body resulting in less stress and anxiety.

Hot stone massage (full body 1½ hours; back, neck and shoulder 1 hour)

This treatment is an indulgent and relaxing massage. Using basalt stone, that has a high iron content helping keep the heat in; it is a deep tissue massage that works on key trigger points helping deliver ultimate relaxation.

It is beneficial for those suffering from chronic back pain, arthritis, sciatica, migraines, knee injuries, hip problems and oedema in ankles and wrists. The hot stones work deep into the muscles, without any pain, helping to improve the circulation and detoxify the body.

Foot reflex massage (25-30 mins)

This great reflex treatment also includes a lower leg massage. It works to sooth the lower leg and feet, by helping to revitalise them. It’s an ideal treatment if you’re on your feet all day, or if you quite literally just fancy putting your feet up!

If you’d like further details on any of the treatments provided by Think Holistic, or would like to discuss your specific needs, call 07921 778704 or email.