The entire body benefits directly from massage including: the skin, muscles, circulatory system and lymphatic and nervous systems.

 Massage can help with the following complaints and conditions:

• Increases blood supply, oxygen intake and toxin release
• Muscle tone can be improved
• Can help to increase flexibility and mobility of muscles and joints
• Cramps and other muscular spasms can be alleviated
• Can be a form of exercise for those who are unable to participate in any physical activity
• Working muscle against the bone can help to clear toxic adhesions which may have built up and also will feed and nourish the bone itself and neighboring joints
• Will help to encourage growth and development of bones
• Can alleviate mild postural deformities
• Stimulates and improves circulatory system thereby boosting the immune system also stimulating lymphatic flow
• Can improve the condition of the lungs due to deeper breathing
• Skin conditions may improve due to increase blood flow and sebum production
• Digestion and elimination can be greatly improved
• Chronic neck, back and shoulder pain as well headaches can be relieved and treated
• Oedema or swelling can be significantly reduced
• Elevates stress and can be useful for combating depression, insomnia and lethargy

The qualified and experienced massage therapists at Vitality Centre are able to create unique massage treatments, suitable to your individual needs. There any many different types of massages you could choose from: deep tissue, stress reduction, remedial and more.

 It is so important to communicate with your therapist. Inform them of any injuries, trauma, chronic problems or pain, before you begin your massage. This will ensure you enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating and healing massage. Your therapist is also able to offer you care advice and any necessary referals.

Massage is sutible for people of any age or condition. Pregnant women, Post-natal women, children, babies, the elderly…anyone and everyone!

Treatment Cost:
£45 – 60mins

If you have any questions or concerns, or book an appointment, please email or call Vitality Centre reception. We have massage avalible Mon-Sat

Please note we have gift vouchers (and gift advice) available to buy over the phone!

Ph: 020 8871 4677  Email: info@vitality-centre.co.uk

Gretchen Gale studied Therapeutic Massage at the London College of Massage and has been working as a massage therapist for five years.

Sports/Deep Tissue/Relexing/Back, Neck, Shoulders/Pregnancy Massage
Massage Therapist

It is important to ensure your body is in peak condition before attempting the gruelling 26 miles of constant running. The sports massage therapists at the Vitality Centre are here to help ensure you achieve peak condition so that you can take on the Marathon with confidence.

There are many applications and benefits of sports massage which can support your training programme, such as:

· loosening of restricted joints
· relaxing and decongesting the body after exertion
· improving recovery between training and competition
· restoring energy when fatigued
· treating strained muscles and ligaments
· helping to keep a minor injury from becoming a more serious problem
· breaking up adhesions
· muscle balancing
· treating postural deviations

Please get in touch with us here at the Vitality Centre if you would like to book an appointment or if you would like any further information about how you can benefit from sports massage. Visit our website for more information.

Deep Tissue is a deeper style of massage aimed at releasing tension, aligning muscle fibers, as well as lengthening and releasing tight muscles.
Deep tissue is an invigorating massage technique that works all areas of the body where there is tension.

Will it hurt?

Your therapist will work within your pain threshold to ensure you are not tense throughout the treatment. If you have any concerns, just let your therapist know.

All of our massage therapists are able to tailor your massage to suit your own individual needs, as well as giving you the relevant advice.

How long will it be until I feel the results of a DT Massage? 

It’s important to be realistic about what a deep tissue massage can achieve for you. It can take time to release tension from muscles, especially if the problem is chronic or long term. This is best achieved with an integrated program of massage or osteopathy coupled with appropriate exercise and or stretching techniques.

ABOUT MASSAGE ~~~~~

Massage is an ancient practice that has been around for thousands of years all around the world. It reduces stress, improves circulation, helps digestion and can relax an invigorate muscles to prevent stiffness and increases suppleness.

The body systems to benefit directly from massage include: the skin, muscles, circulatory system and lymphatic and nervous systems.

 Massage can help with the following complaints and conditions:

• Increased blood supply, therefore increased oxygen intake and toxin release
• Muscle tone can be improved
• Can help to increase flexibility and mobility of muscles and joints
• Cramps and other muscular spasms can be alleviated
• Can be a form of exercise for those who are unable to participate in any physical activity
• Working muscle against the bone can help to clear toxic adhesions which may have built up and also will feed and nourish the bone itself and neighboring joints
• Will help to encourage growth and development of bones
• Can alleviate mild postural deformities
• Stimulates and improves circulatory system thereby boosting the immune system also stimulating lymphatic flow
• Can improve the condition of the lungs due to deeper breathing
• Skin condition may improve due to increase blood flow and sebum production
• Digestion and elimination can be greatly improved
• Chronic neck, back and shoulder pain as well headaches can be relieved and treated
• Oedema or swelling can be significantly reduced
• Elevates stress and can be useful combating depression, insomnia and lethargy

Sports massage is a specialised form of massage therapy; it uses assessment, manipulation, deep tissue massage and stretching techniques for the prevention of most musculoskeletal / soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains, over-use syndrome, RSI, as well as help restore injured tissue.

Vitality Centre’s Sport Massage therapists are Gretchen Galean and Jackie Potts.

Treatment Cost: £45-60mins