Spain Yoga Association of Therapists

Malcolm De Ste Croix, Steve Pointer and Rolf Benschneider

HOLISTIC MASSAGE

Massage is applied with the hands to the soft tissue of the body. There are many techniques and combinations of movement and strokes.Massage has a physiological and psychological effect, tones and relaxes muscle tissue, tones the skin, stimulates the nerves, blood vessels and some internal organs, encourages the drainage of excess fluids and toxins. Massage generally stimulates the body systems to work more efficiently and is a natural method of taking the stress and tension out of one’s everyday life, thus leaving you calmer and more relaxed.

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE

The massage is applied with essential oils and is generally a lighter more relaxing treatment. Aromatherapy concentrates on the skin and underlying tissue. Apart from the effect the oils can have on helping the person,s health the therapy has a very relaxing effect on the body. Essential Oils used by the therapist in the correct way can be very beneficial in treating physical, mental and emotional problems.

MOBILITY THERAPY

Malcolm De Ste Croix special interests include back and neck problems, and injuries to muscle tissue where mobility has been impaired. In the last couple of years he  has concentrated on stress-related problems where muscle tissue has been overworked and is not able to give full movement. Mobility therapy is a treatment which looks at the soft tissue (i.e. muscle tissue) and the neuromuscular system which controls muscle movement. Malcolm also has special weeks for rehabilitation on a one to one or two to one basis for people with mobility problems, recovering from strokes or accidents. You can contact Malcolm through this website for more information.

SPORTS MASSAGE

This is a revitalizing massage with deep work on muscle tissue and manipulation on the back, ribcage and major joints. A good pick-me-up treatment, it also improves energy and circulation and the drainage of excess fluids.

SPORTS INJURIES

Within a therapy session a therapist will be able to work on any injury presented and give advice on rehabilitation exercises to bring the client back to fitness. Information can also be given on training programmes, diet and keeping the body fit and well.

DEEP TISSUE WORK

A person can have hard set muscles for various reasons, it could be posture at fault, the work they do every day or just plain stress. Deep tissue work gets right into the muscle tissue, improving circulation and lymph drainage it separates the actual muscle fibers. The body can then regenerate itself and as the muscle renews it will become more soft and supple giving more mobility and less pain.This treatment can be quite painful and the effect last for one or two days after the treatment. It is important to keep the body warm and free of drafts after treatment.

REIKI

Reiki healing is a therapy where relaxation of mind and body can be obtained, while reducing stress and body toxins. A session will boost the immune defense system and its response, creating  emotional stability, lowering blood pressure and reduce sleeping problems. Reiki healing can be very good for treating mental and emotion problems, relieves stress bringing back balance so needed in our personal life sometimes.