Shiatsu Dublin, Dublin County

What is it?Originating in Polynesia, Lomi Lomi Massage (also known as Aloha or Kahuna massage) is a complete healing system which aims to restore harmony and balance within the body, mind and spirit. The word Lomi means to massage; Lomi Lomi means to massage with intention. This is one of the most important principles behind this beautiful bodywork as the practitioner always works on the body with love, nurturing and healing in mind. Hawaiians have always had a deep connection with nature, in particular with the ocean, and this connection is echoed in Lomi Lomi as the practitioner performs long, continuous, sweeping strokes over the body reminiscent of the ebb and flow of the ocean’s waves. These strokes, performed fluidly and rhythmically with both the hands and forearms, work gently and deeply into the muscles releasing tension, as well as on the blood and lymphatic systems making it a powerful, detoxifying massage. They are also designed to help the body let go of old memories, beliefs and behavioural patterns which, in Hawaiian culture, are believed to be stored in every cell of our bodies. These ideas and thoughts can prevent us from living our lives to their true potential and are capable of causing just as much stress and strain on the body as muscle tension. Hawaiians perceive health in terms of energy flow. If there is a blockage obstructing the natural flow of energy then pain, illness or disease may result.Lomi Lomi Massage uses intuitive movement, breath work, focused attention and rhythm to release energy blockages and physical tension to bring about a state of harmony and deep relaxation. What to expect from a treatment A brief consultation will be carried out to establish if there are any contraindications to the treatment and then the therapist will leave you to undress. There will be a couple of minutes of chanting music whilst both the client and practitioner set their intention

Indian Head Massage is part of the Ayurvedic system. Ayurveda, the “Science of Life” is an ancient Indian medical system, believed by many to be the oldest medical system in the world. It emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual, aiming to restore balance and inner harmony to mind, body and spirit, improving health and prolonging life. Ayuveda recommends the use of massage, mainly to improve blood circulation and expel toxins from the body. Indian women traditionally practiced head massage as part of their grooming, initially limiting it to the head and hair, with the objective of keeping hair in beautiful condition. Barbers also practiced, combining haircuts with “champi” (head massage). The tradition was brought to the west by Narendra Mehta, a blind therapist who grew up in India and trained in England as a physiotherapist in the 1970s. Disappointed that massage in England did not extend to the head, he formalized techniques for head massage to include the neck, shoulders and upper arms as well as the head, combining massage with Ayurvedic elements of energy points or charkas, creating a therapy he called Indian Champissage. It is based on acupressure massage, and its benefits are felt throughout the body. The upper arms, shoulders, neck, head and face are massaged to promote relaxation and relieve tension. Indian Head Massage is excellent for treating both physical and mental ailments: By relaxing muscle and nerve fibres, it relieves tension, pain and fatigue.It increases oxygen supply to the brain, aiding clarity of thought and concentration and relieving mental strain.It stimulates endorphin release, helping natural pain relief and increasing feelings of well-being.The sympathetic nervous system is calmed, slowing the heart rate and reducing stress.The parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated, helping one to relax and promoting restful sleep.After the treatment a person

Shiatsu Shiatsu is aholistic healing art developed in Japan and based on traditional 3500-year-oldoriental medical wisdom while incorporating the principles of anatomy,physiology and pathology. Shiatsu is adynamic body therapy in which the therapist interacts with the receiver torestore balance in the energy system. Imbalance, that is, too little or toomuch chi, can manifest in various ailments, depending on which meridians areaffected. Like most naturaltherapies, shiatsu is based on the assumption that the body is a self-healingorganism, and that the role of the practitioner is to aid and support thatnaturally occurring process. Shiatsu can assist an individual with theirself-development and self-healing; balancing the underlying causes of acondition and addressing physical and psychological functions; promoting healthand strengthening the body’s own healing abilities. Treatment may alsoinclude the use of flowing stretches and gentle rotations of the limbs andjoints, simple structural alignments and muscle release techniques. On aphysical level this has the effect of stimulating circulation and the flow oflymphatic fluid. It also works on the autonomic nervous system; helps torelease toxins and deep-seated tension from the muscles, and can also stimulatethe hormonal system. On a subtler level shiatsu allows the receiver to deeplyrelax, stimulating the body’s inherent ability for self healing andregeneration The personreceiving shiatsu remains clothed, or is covered by a sheet and treatmentusually takes place on a futon on the floor.

Indian Head massage has been practiced inIndia for over a thousand years. It works on areas affected by mental andemotional stress. In Western culture today we spend much of our time in ourheads, so this treatment can really help to calm the mind and is surprisinglydeeply relaxing. Working with a firm and gentle rhythm it helps to relievemuscular discomfort and tension as well as calming the spirit and aidingrelaxation, it also improves circulation in the head, enhances the senses andpromotes clear thinking. The massage usually begins with the upperback, where a combination of deep massage and pressure points help to relax themuscles and to loosen and melt knots. Moving through the shoulders and upperarms further releases the common spots for holding stress and tension, and thenworking deeply into the neck where tension accumulates relieves headaches andimproves cerebral spinal fluid circulation. Moving up to the scalp, techniquesare used that stimulate, relax and revive the whole of the head, increasingcirculation and promoting healthy hair. This therapy can be performed without oilswith the client sitting and fully clothed.

In holistic health we focus on the whole person and the holistic nature of their being. We place emphasis on the integration of mind body and spirit  We believe in equipping the individual with theskills and information to move towards and maintain full health.  We offer various different therapies in orderto give the client a helping hand to get back on track to health and happiness.We strive to make our clients independent, so they can enjoy the fullness oflife without the need for the long term use of medication and other medicalsupports.  The orientation of the humanbody is naturally towards health; our role is simply to show the path back tohealth. 

Natural Therapist’s recognize that, if youprovide the Body with the right conditions, it will heal itself. The body is apowerful  Self RegeneratingOrganism.  It has all the necessarysystems for regeneration, rejuvenation and rebuilding. It also has extremelyefficient Immune System which is capable of fending off the most damaging ofinvaders. In Holistic Nutrition we are chieflyconcerned with providing the body with the right fuels so it can remain healthyor return to a state of health. Good nutrition is fundamental to good physicalhealth. Much of the energy that we draw from our food is actually channeledback to service Digestion, Absorption, Circulation and Elimination.  In Holistic Nutrition the emphasis is on naturalfoods and natural remedies that have been handed down for generations. Gentlecleansing routines are also encouraged to aid health and healing.

Literally translated finger pressure, shiatsu involves comfortable pressure from the thumbs and palms applied to the energy channels and points in the body. Given through loose, comfortable clothing, shiatsu may also include gentle stretches and rotations of the limbs and joints. 

Originating in Polynesia, Lomi Lomi massage is a complete healing system aimed at restoring balance and harmony within the body, mind and spirit. Also known as Kahuna Massage or Aloha massage this form of massage uses intuitive movement, breathing, rhythm and focused intention (positive focus of course).Lomi lomi massage has a depth to it that perhaps other massage techniques do not carry, in that Lomi also focuses in on an energetic level bringing awareness and healing to all parts of the self not just the physical ie) stress, worries, sadness - all of which can be focused on to be “massaged away” in a sense.There is a great deal of sacred healing with Lomi Lomi which the ancient Hawaiians in particular would have passed down through the generations, Lomi Lomi is more than a massage. The practitioner uses their forearms, hands and elbows in a deep dynamic flowing rhythm which has similarities with the waves of the ocean. Rhythmic techniques and intuition are great tools of the Lomi Lomi practitioner.Kahuna Massage is traditionally 1.5hours long and covers all systems of the body: circulatory / respiratory / lymphatic / digestive / nervous for example. The body is detoxified as the sweeping, long arm movements transfer the lymph around the body helping to clear out congestion and toxification. This massage can be both relaxing, pampering and quite deep in terms of strength depending on the clients own specification.The intent with which Lomi Practitioners work from is another important aspect, we are conscious to bring positive energy to our clients with an “open heart “ as working with anyone’s body should always be treated with the utmost care and respect. Aloha in Hawaii means so much more than Hello, Goodbye or even Love. It is a way of life. The same can be said for the Aloha / Lomi Lomi / Kahuna Massage…

Ayurvedic massage is highly praised and recommended as a daily practice. As people follow the daily practice of eating and sleeping, so should they receive massage to help expel waste materials from the body. Ayurvedic massage is an ancient Indian healing art which recognises that each of us is unique, each responds differently to the many aspects of life, and each possesses different strengths and weaknesses.  The style and flow of Ayurvedic massage is determined by who you are and what your body needs for balance and well-being. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the theory that health exists when there is a balance between three doshas or personality types called Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The type of touch, warm oil and herbs used in massage are directly dependent upon your constitution.

Indian Head Massage at Malahide Therapy Room is supremely relaxing, performed with the client lying rather than sitting. A back, neck & shoulder massage eases muscle tension and stress. A  head massage combining kneading, pressure point & relaxing effleurage techniques is sure to sooth and relax the most stressed client. A facial massage focuses on points specific to each client to focus on headaches, sinusitis, tinnitus etc. Energy healing techniques finish the treatment to bring balance on mental, emotional & physical levels. We use pure essential oils selected for each client individually to enhance the enjoyment & effects of the treatment Indian Head Massage lasts 45 to 50 minutes

Reiki sooths the body while creating balance and harmony on physical, mental and emotional levels. This wonderful therapy, often available in hospitals in Ireland and the UK is based on the principle that blocks can form in a persons aura leading to dis-ease or illness. Drawing on universal energy, the therapist helps to release these blocks thereby stimulating the clients healing ability or preventing the occurance of illness.  Our clients report a variety of pleasant sensations including heat and gentle pressure during the treatments.