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Ecolite uses IPL (Intense Pulse Light), short, safe bursts of light emitted from a flash-lamp to remove unwanted hair from all body areas in minutes. Put an end to slow and painful methods of hair removal. Shaving, waxing and hair removal creams have been replaced by hair removal in a flash.

IPL provides a safe, convenient and permanent solution for the removal of unwanted hair. It treats a much larger area of skin per light pulse than laser hair removal, which means treatment can be faster and cheaper.

A number of sessions will be required to achieve the desired outcome, but Ecolite IPL guarantees complete reduction.

targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.

Rather than a , it is especially helpful for problem areas which affect many people. These include back, neck and shoulder problems. Usually within these areas of pain, brought on by muscle tension or injury, lie bands or adhesions of painful rigid tissue in tendons, ligaments and muscles. These adhesions can actually block the circulation of blood flow resulting in inflammation and limited movement.

The deep tissue massage process actually helps to break down these adhesions to relieve pain and eventually restore the muscle to normal movement. There will be some pain and discomfort during points of the massage but this is quite normal and aids in the healing process.

If you suffer with any of the following problems, then here at we can address these problems by offering to get you on the road to recovery :

• Chronic pain
• Limited mobility
• Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
• Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Postural problems
• Osteoarthritic pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle tension or spasm

is the most common type and form of massage performed in the West and it is where many people have their first experience of enjoying the . This type of massage focuses on the superficial layers of muscle as opposed to deep tissue massage. Therapists will use long, flowing and smooth strokes with a kneading action and this is aided by the use of massage oil or lotion.

Lubrication with massage oil or lotion helps warm up the affected area or location to be worked on and this helps to break up superficial muscle adhesions or knots which helps release tension and stiffness. This type of massage is also very relaxing and promotes various health benefits such as increasing the oxygen blood levels, reducing muscle toxins and generally improving circulation. It has been shown that Swedish massage is particularly beneficial for people suffering with joint stiffness and poor circulation and also those with osteoarthritis.

In fact a recent study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that individuals who received a 45 minute Swedish massage had a notable reduction in the stress hormone known as cortisol. These individuals also experienced an increase in their immunity levels with an increase in their white blood cell count.