The field of complementary therapies, massage and grooming can appear a little complicated to people, so we hope this page may explain a few little mysteries!

Aromatherapy
The therapeutic use of essential oils with or without massage.

Aromatic Oils
Concentrated, plant derived oils that have therapeutic and/or medicinal properties.

Body Wraps
An intensive enveloping body treatment that regenerates the body whilst removing toxins, increasing wellbeing and promoting good health.

Chakra
The centres of spiritual power in the human body.

Collagen
The main structural protein found in human structural tissue.

Complementary Treatments
Treatments that are provided as an adjunct to traditional medicine.

Exfoliation
The removal of the top dead layer of skin to optimise the effectiveness of skin treatments

Facials
A treatment applied to and /or working on the face.

Head Massage
A scalp massage that relieves stress, tension and migraine headaches.

Limbic System
The part of the brain connected with basic emotions and instinctive actions.

Lymphatic Massage
Draining away toxins and waste from the body.

Massage
The manipulation of muscles and joints to stimulate action and promote healing and/or relaxation.

Meridian Lines
The energy pathways that convey electromagnetic energy throughout the body.

Micro-Current Treatment
The application of low voltage electrical currents to optimise/enhance the rejuvenating effect of specific treatments.

Paraffin Wax
A soft wax used to soften and condition the hands and feet.

Pressure Points
A point on the body than when pressured aligns to the Reflexology channels in the body.

Reflexology
A system of massage through reflex points on the hands and feet to relieve tension and stress.

Steaming
The application of steam to areas of the body, to open up the skin's pores and facilitate the removal of waste products.

Tanning
The application of a colour pigment to the body to create the impression of a natural sun acquired tan.

Waxing
The application of wax to parts of the body to facilitate the removal of unwanted hair.