Holistic Massage

Eamonn O'Fearchain

Tel/Fax: +353 (1) 8324988

17 Offington Avenue
Sutton, Dublin 13

Web site:
www.iol.ie/~eofear/

Email:
eofear@iol.ie

What is Holistic Massage?

The treatment of certain ailments by rubbing or stroking the affected part is a practice found in almost all societies from the beginning of recorded time. In the early 1800's Per Henrick Ling, drawing on his knowledge of techniques used in China and elsewhere, developed Swedish massage. His technique quickly established itself in institutes and spas all over Europe.

Holistic Massage is a variant of Ling's technique - adapted to the needs of modern stressful life. By treating the whole person it aims to relax the muscles, calm the emotions, improve the circulation, recharge the body's immune system, refresh the spirit, balance the life forces and, thus, heal the patient's "dis-ease".

This is achieved by the use of relaxation techniques, the playing of calming music, the employment, where necessary, of essential oils, and, most importantly, listening carefully to the client and attending to his or her needs in a holistic manner.