Mel's Scentsible Solutions

Massage consists of the therapeutic manipulation of muscles with the aim of relieving pain, increasing mobility and movement, increasing circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid, with the added therapeutic benefit of increasing sense of wellbeing and relaxation.

It is important that clients are aware that lasting relief cannot be achieved in a single consultation, as it often takes time and patience to alleviate any discomfort, particularly when it has taken a long time to develop.

Massage treatments are NOT Physiotherapy or Chiropractic in nature.

A massage appointment with Mel consists initially of a thorough physical health assessment. This includes habits, range of motion and strength assessments including blood pressure, blood glucose and weight measurements. It is important to determine any underlying physical health conditions that may require medical investigation and as such, a referral to visit your Doctor.

Once the physical aspect of you is assessed, emotional, spiritual, energetic and mental aspects are discussed. This is because these aspects, if bottled up long enough, have the potential to impact negatively on your physical health also and thus sabotage your overall healing and wellness. Sometimes, referrals are made to counsellors or other mental health professionals are necessary at this point.

Once the holistic health assessment is completed, Mel will then create an individual massage blend using essential oils and gem essences specifically designed to address the clients’ needs, and so the massage begins...