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Luna Health Salon - Massage therapy for health purposes |13 July 2018

 

 

 

 

At the sound of the word ‘massage’, most of us will instinctively only associate it with feeling relaxed, in a peaceful environment, spa music playing, and delicate aromas of burning essential oils.

Given the development of therapeutic massage, today people are visiting health and beauty salons not only for relaxation purposes but to seek relief from musculoskeletal disorders and associated problems.

Susanna Gyongyosi, owner and massage therapist at the Luna Health Salon at Mare Anglaise, opened her business in March this year, where she offers a range of beauty treatments, and specialises in therapeutic massages.

Therapeutic massage therapy is defined as the mobilisation of soft tissue (such as muscle, fascia and body fluids) to restore normal systemic and biomechanical/functional use and improve circulatory, lymphatic and neurological functioning.

Massage causes physiological changes (relaxation and mechanical) in the body which all together produce physical and emotional benefits. This includes the relaxation response of the nervous system to massage techniques and touch, and mechanical responses which are physical effects that occur in the body when pressure is applied to soft tissues, such as improved circulation.

Therapeutic massage therapy can provide the following benefits: general tissue health, relief from muscular tension, relaxation, post-operative care, release of endorphins that help to reduce depression, reduction in pain, break in ‘pain spasm’ cycle, and improved performance and recovery for pre/post sports events.

Susanna is a certified massage therapist from Hungary, with fourteen years of experience in the profession. Before moving to Seychelles, she owned a salon in Hungary, and for the last three years, she also taught massage therapy.

She explains that therapeutic massage is an alternative treatment for body pain in adults and in children. Her role as a massage therapist is to identify any discomforts or hardenings in the musculoskeletal system, and to treat these by slowly manipulating the layers under the skin. Such discomforts can be the result of various everyday activities, such as exercising or not sleeping well, as well as stress.

A common problem that her clients (95% locals) present with is pain and knots in the neck, shoulders, back and buttocks, as a result of sitting too much at work or repeatedly doing the same movements. These are all areas which Susanna manipulates to relieve the pain and knots, as well as to prevent further musculoskeletal disorders.

Knee pain and discomfort is an increasingly common complaint among the local population. For this, Susanna recommends foot massage therapy during which pressure is exerted on important parts of the feet, legs and knees to promote relaxation and relief from pain.

Depending on the type of discomfort and its severity, she is able to recommend the most suitable type of massage technique, the depth and speed at which she needs to manipulate the muscles, and the number of sessions required to obtain the best results. Usually, clients will attend a few therapeutic sessions, and thereafter return to enjoy relaxing massages.

Prior to beginning any treatment, clients are asked to complete a questionnaire at the salon and based on the answers, Susanna decides whether or not it is actually appropriate for a client to have therapeutic massage therapy, and whether or not it is an ideal time to start. For example, she advises clients who are taking antibiotics to first complete their course before starting therapy.

To cater for people with any skin allergies, Luna Health Salon uses organic products, such as oils, mostly sourced from Germany and Hungary for all the treatments.

Aside from therapeutic massage, Susanna stresses that there are a number of lifestyle changes we can make to create inner balance and harmony, to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, and to have more energy, a clearer mind and better moods:

  • Regular exercise (at least 30 – 40 minutes, 2 – 3 times a week) that you enjoy; movement is good for preventing musculoskeletal disorders and associated problems.
  • A healthy diet; it is important to select what is good for your body, e.g. fruits & vegetables, and avoid those that cause any discomfort or are unhealthy, e.g. added sugar & alcohol.
  • Using chairs which provide good support for our backs, e.g. at work.
  • Warm showers to help relieve any knots in the muscles and to soften any hardened areas.

For further information, visit www.seyluna.com / Luna Health Salon Seychelles on Facebook or contact the salon on 2 533 237 or seyluna@seyluna.com.

 

References: Health24; Taking charge of your health & wellbeing, University of Minnesota

Photo credits: The Creative Studio – Seychelles

 

 

 

 

 

 

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