Wellbeing growing up.

 

How massage can help your child/teenager

Offering you a program to realistically assist their wellbeing and therefore yours too.

Those programs are also available for adults.

Why would a teenager need a massage?

 

 

•Stress reduction: Teenagers often experience stress due to academic pressures, social challenges, and hormonal changes. Massage therapy can help reduce stress levels by promoting relaxation and triggering the release of endorphins, which are natural mood elevators.
•Improved sleep: Many teenagers struggle with sleep disturbances, which can negatively impact their mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Massage has been shown to promote better sleep by helping to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle and inducing relaxation.
•Relief from muscle tension and pain: Teenagers who participate in sports or physical activities may experience muscle tension, soreness, or even injuries. Massage therapy can help alleviate muscle tightness, reduce pain, and promote faster recovery from physical exertion or injuries.

Why would a teenager need a massage?

 

•Enhanced mental health: Adolescence is a time of significant emotional development, and some teenagers may experience symptoms of anxiety or depression. Massage therapy has been found to have positive effects on mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving mood, and increasing feelings of relaxation and well-being.
•Improved body awareness: Massage therapy can help teenagers become more aware of their bodies, including areas of tension or discomfort. This increased body awareness can encourage healthier lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise, proper posture, and stress management techniques.
•Boosted immune function: Regular massage has been shown to enhance the immune system by stimulating the lymphatic system and increasing the production of white blood cells, which help the body fight off infections and illnesses.

Why would a teenager need a massage?

 

•Hormonal balance: Hormonal fluctuations during adolescence can contribute to mood swings, acne, and other physical and emotional changes. Massage therapy may help regulate hormone levels by reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

•It's essential for teenagers to receive massage therapy from a qualified and experienced massage therapist who understands their unique needs and concerns.

Program

 

 

•Spread over 48 weeks a year. Only 4 weeks a year without pre-paid treatments.

•Or choose 3 treatments a month, all year around.

•Or our premium package, all year around, every week!

•15 mins targeted sessions

•Choosing regularity for consistent results.

•1 free 30 minutes massage for your birthday too.

Why such short sessions?

 

•Short targeted treatments are all about choosing consistency for better outcome by keeping it affordable.

•We select one small area at a time. Like your shoulders and neck, or your feet, maybe your arms, your lower back, or your face and neck…
•It allows to fit it in the week more easily and keep with your chosen program.

There are several academic research articles that discuss the benefits of massage therapy changing bodies. Here are a few examples:

 

•Field, T., Diego, M., & Sanders, C. (2001). Adolescent depression and risk factors. Adolescence, 36(142), 491-498.

This study examined the effects of massage therapy on adolescents with depression and found significant improvements in mood and behaviour following massage sessions.

 
•Kania-Richmond, A., Osypiuk, K., Schneiders, A. G., & Kamper, S. J. (2017). The effectiveness of massage therapy for the treatment of nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review of systematic reviews. International Journal of General Medicine, 10, 457-466.

While not specifically focused on teenagers, this systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of massage therapy for treating low back pain, a common issue among adolescents involved in sports or physical activities.

•Akinbo, S. R., & Odejide, A. S. (2007). Effects of massage therapy on self-esteem, psychological and physiological stress indices of adolescents with overweight/obesity. African Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1(1), 1-8.

This study investigated the effects of massage therapy on self-esteem and stress levels in overweight or obese adolescents and found positive improvements in both psychological and physiological stress indices

•Buttagat, V., Eungpinichpong, W., & Chatchawan, U. (2012). The immediate effects of traditional Thai massage on heart rate variability and stress-related parameters in patients with back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 16(4), 436-443.

While focused on adults with back pain, this study demonstrates the immediate effects of massage therapy on heart rate variability and stress-related parameters, which may also be relevant for teenagers experiencing stress or muscle tension.

•These articles provide examples of research exploring the benefits of massage therapy for various aspects of adolescent health and well-being
 

Program

 

 

•Spread over 48 weeks a year. Only 4 weeks a year without pre-paid treatments.

•Or choose 3 treatments a month, all year around.

•Or our premium package, all year around, every week!

•15 mins targeted sessions

•Choosing regularity for consistent results.

•1 free 30 minutes massage for your birthday and Christmast too.