Fresh is excited to welcome qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, Nicola Bishop to the team. Nicola uses massage for a number of health ailments, mental health is one topic Nicola is passionate about:
One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphin – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of well being. Levels of stress hormones, such as Adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.
Some of the physical benefits of massage include:
- reduced muscle tension
- improved circulation
- stimulation of the lymphatic system
- reduction of stress hormones
- increased joint mobility and flexibility
- improved skin tone
- improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
- heightened mental alertness
- reduced anxiety and depression.
We all have experienced some sort of mental health disorder at some stage of our life, whether it was long or short term, the hardest thing to do is talk about how you’re truly feeling. Often we don’t know what help and support is available to us, so we just dismiss our state of mind and tell ourselves we will be fine… until we realize things feel worse than before and are now really struggling to ask for help.
Are you OK? Sometimes that is all you need to hear!
This month is mental health month, as a massage therapist I will ask, are you OK? What can I do to help?
Here is what I do know that helps, a Therapeutic massage combined with an essential oils such as Bergamot and Roman Chamomile can reduce feelings of depression and mental fatigue. They have uplifting properties. To reduce anxiety and tension, essential oils of Lavender, Vetiver, Neroli or Patchouli they have the anti-anxiety properties to calm and nurture.
Essential oils can not only be used in massage but be worn on your pulse points, temples or applied to a tissue to breathe in all day.
doTERRA have two beneficial blends for Anxiety and depression, Lavender Peace-Serenity and Peace, both of these blends are available to support your emotional well being.
Nicola is available for appointment at Fresh Holistic Health, Forest Glen on Tuesdays and Fridays. Phone (07) 5445 2928 to book your appointment. Health Care rebates available.