The Lava Shell massage is a quirky new salon trend. The massage uses shells to relieve spinal tension and sore muscles. It’s not just any ordinary piece of sea-side shell that is used to press into the back. The massage utilises the shells of tiger clams, which are then stuffed with a heated sachet to [...]

The term myofascial release relates to physical therapy. It refers to a form of deep-tissue massage which stretches and releases bonds between connective tissues. The idea is, this provides healthier muscle alignment and a greater range of motion. It has now become popular in anti-aging facial massages because some believe that stretching the fascia (the [...]

There’s surely no better way to relax than with a good massage, so why not brush up on your technique? You can help your friends and loved ones chill out with a good massage, or teach them some skills and get pampered yourself. These step by step videos provide a wonderful and simple guide to [...]

For this week’s Friday fun post I thought it would be nice to teach ourselves some massage so we can treat our loved ones to a bit of relaxation… or at least pass these teachings on in order to get a massage ourselves which sounds like much more fun! Have a look at this video, [...]

There is nothing quite like a massage to help you relax and to stimulate the system. It encourages good blood circulation to refresh and revive the body. Massage is a superficial treatment on the surface of the body, it involves finger movements and varying degrees of pressure on certain areas; most commonly the back. Massages [...]