Why Should I have a Hot Stone Massage?

It is true that massage is a ‘hands-on’ experience, or it could be called a ‘stones-on’ experience if you are having a hot stone massage. In this, there is the benefit of human touch from a masseur, whether as a general help, or to relieve particular aches or pains or stresses. One can trust to the masseur for the session, not having to do anything oneself, but simply to relax and enjoy the session.

The masseur’s hands and temperature of the room will be warm enough to be comfortable and pleasant, along with the atmosphere of the room, helping to give a relaxing ambience. 

There is the experience of feeling the masseur’s hands, whether gliding softly, maybe with oil, or maybe more firmly where needed in certain areas. With hot stones there is the feeling of the stones on one’s body, and gradually decreasing in heat until newly-heated stones are applied. 

One may have some unusual reactions from massage, though not harmful. They may arise, in some cases, from one’s subconscious, such as tingles or shivers, even on a warm day, or extra warmth, even on a cold day. One can go with the flow of these, as nothing sinister or dangerous is happening.

Also during the massage one may breathe deeply in and out, all helping to contribute towards the balance, or restoring of balance, between body, soul, and spirit. This can enable us to feel human again, if feeling stressed out, and give a true impression of massage as wholly therapeutic. Hopefully clients find the massage is, or has been, well worth it.

Why should I have a Massage?

In the hustle and bustle often of everyday life, if you get a chance, make time for a massage. It can be beneficial and therapeutic.

It can be true that there are experiences and feelings beyond the literal ‘surface’ massage, where one can relax and be eased of strains and stresses. 

These could be psychosomatic - something of the body affecting the soul or spirit, or vice versa, where aches and pains of the body may be due to some strain or tension within. These can arise from the soul or spirit, in the complexity of each human being.

So a hands-on massage can ease surface tensions, and also more deep-seated matters. The peace, comfort, good feelings, etc, of a good massage can be retained after the actual massage session, or at least to some extent.

It helps to give oneself enough time, and to plan around the massage appointment, such as not being heavily dependent on time constraints. For example, if dashing off immediately after the massage to catch a bus or train, making a tight schedule for oneself, it could mean that the beneficial aspects of the massage are soon lost. This is a pity, as something positive, healing, helpful will likely have taken place during the massage or hopefully not too long after it.

It may be that a masseur has ‘healing hands’, though this is not only a one-way thing, if we do believe he/she has healing hands. 

There is also the client’s receptivity too, and their openness for the massage to be, to a good degree, what they wish it to be. 

They can bring their expectations to the massage session, and so find it as a two-way process between the masseur and the client, in co-operation, so covering psychological (soul, spirit) as well as physiological (body) aspects, for a truly wholesome massage.

Our New Beauty Therapist Photos

Its been a while since we took photos of the three of us who work at Daniel Beauty. So time to rectify that:

This is Daniel - the boss - and owner of Daniel Beauty Ltd. He carries out a lot of the treatments including massage, waxing as well as 3d-Lipo and tattoo removal.

This is Marcio who, as well as practising massage and waxing, also offers facials and threading. He is also a qualified Personal Trainer.

And this is Ricky who runs the office - doing things like accounts, marketing and receptionist duties.

See you soon at Daniel Beauty!

Marcio: Beauty Therapist Qualifications

Here is a very proud Marcio with his new Waxing and Massage qualifcations:

Marcio has an ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy, a VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage, a VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Wax Depilation and a VTCT Level 3 Advanced Waxing Techniques from Omni Beauty in Walton-on-Thames.

Marcio has been a Beauty Therapist since 2014.

Award-Winning Beauty Therapist?

We are thrilled to announce that Beauty Therapist Marcio is now a Finalist for Male Therapist of the Year in the BABTAC Awards!

The BABTAC and CIBTAC Annual Awards is one of the most prestigious events of the year in the beauty, hair and holistic calendar. 

The Awards are open to twelve thousand members and is known for it's rigorous trade tests and standards of high quality.

The Award ceremony will be held in Putney, London on 12 June 2016 at 1930 hours 

We wish Marcio all the very best!

Marcio da Rosa works for Daniel Beauty Ltd, providing male waxing, facials, massages, threading and many other treatments from our home-based salon in Woking Surrey. 

Our Beauty Photo Shoot

We recently commissioned our photographer John to take more up to date pictures of our two Massage Therapists Daniel and Marcio:

The final photos will be on our Twitter Feed, Facebook and Website soon.

How will having a Massage help me?

If you have never had a massage before and are a bit nervous or a little apprehensive about what to expect, please don't be.

There's Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage  - as well as Thai Massage and Ayurvedic Massage.

There are so many types of massage - so where do you start? How do you know which one is right for you?

In a nutshell all you need to do is relax, trust your therapist and be willing to let go
 
Swedish massage  stimulates blood flow and lymph drainage which removes toxins and waste as well as helping oxygen to flow more easily.

Massage also has a dramatic effect on the nervous system.

Massage can help engage the parasympathetic system which helps you to restore the balance and calm you down.

This is something that we are often unable to do ourselves with the demands and pressures that everyday life can throw at us. You might find it difficult to switch off when you go to sleep, and end up sending emails to yourself to remind yourself to do things the following day.

Massage can also energise you by helping you sleep better, improve mental alertness, improve mood and ease anxiety.

We can cope with some stress - we need some stress in our lives but not too much! And not for too long

We just need a break from that stress from time to time. And massage is the answer.