Hummingbird is committed to treating clients with stress, pain, chronic illness and auto-immune conditions, and offers a truly bespoke treatment experience. If you’re anything like me, one size does not fit all, so why should a holistic treatment be any different?
Trained in Traditional Reflexology, Reflexology for Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone Reflexology, Cancer Care, Treatment of Pain through Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Access Bars and Ear Candling, you can be sure that you will always receive the best treatment for you.
Every treatment is rooted in encouraging the body to relax. Once the body begins to relax, it switches from the sympathetic response into the parasympathetic nervous system. In short, the fight or flight response we experience when stressed turns off, and our holistic being – mind, body and soul – heals, repairs and restores. We then usually feel more balanced, sleep better, feel healthier, and have more physical, mental and emotional resilience.
One of the nicest things you can do for your feet (and your whole body for that matter), Reflexology applies specialised massage techniques to reflexes (areas of the feet that correspond to certain areas of the body). Although only performed on the feet, full body relaxation, balance and healing can be achieved.
Through deep relaxation, stress reduction and pain relief are often enjoyed, along with improvements for chronic and acute conditions. Reflexology has been shown to help with:
Indian head massage is a therapy based on ayurvedic medicine, which works on the principles of complete body healing and relaxation. It was originally taught and practised to promote the growth of long and lustrous hair for women, but it is also recognised to provide a strong sense of emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.
This seated massage uses a range of pressure and massage techniques to warm and work tension out of tired muscles. The treatment incorporates massage over the back, neck, shoulders, upper arms, scalp and face.
As well as stress relief and the freeing of tight or tense muscles, there are numerous health benefits that can be achieved from this treatment. Some of these include:
Oils are often used during the massage for smoother movements as well as their numerous health benefits; however, the use of them is optional. If oils are preferred, upper clothing can be removed and a large towel provided to ensure modesty is maintained. You can remain fully clothed if no oils are preferred, but a lightweight t-shirt is recommended if this is the case.
If you are looking for Indian Head Massage in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
This non-invasive energy therapy works by releasing 32 points of stored energy on the head – these are the Bars. Each Bar relates to an aspect of your life for which you electrically create and store thoughts, feelings, emotions decisions, judgements and beliefs in the brain. For example, there are Bars relating to money, creativity, awareness, happiness, control, consciousness and so on. On touching these Bars, the energy stored in them is released, allowing more freedom of thought and usually feelings of calm and peace.
Common benefits include:
For further information, please follow the links below:
Dr Jeffrey Fannin, Neuroscientist, shows changes in brain activity before, during, and after an Access Bars treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGbFRjqQPk
FAQs – http://access-consciousness-blog.com/2011/02/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-bars/
If you are looking for Access Bars in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
Hopi Ear Candling is a safe, non-invasive therapy that can often be used for thousands of years around the world to help treat head, ear, nose and throat problems. This treatment can be effective to:
A hollow candle (infused with sage, honey and chamomile) is inserted to a comfortable level into the opening of the ear canal. The top end of the candle is lit creating a vacuum, commonly known as the “chimney effect”. This suction along with the gentle heat from the flame draws out ear wax, dead skin cells and other impurities lodged within the ear canal.
During the treatment, it is common to hear popping, crackling or squeaking as the candle burns and draws out impurities. A soothing lymphatic facial* is given after the treatment to encourage lymphatic drainage around the head and face.
*Please avoid wearing make up to this appointment. Alternatively, do feel free to bring cleansing wipes with you to remove make up once in the treatment room before the treatment commences.
If you are looking for Hopi Ear Candle treatments in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
Indulge yourself with this tranquil and grounding treatment. The direct application of heat from gently warmed basalt stones calms the senses, relieves tense muscles and relaxes the body at its deepest level.
Enjoy benefits such as:
If you are looking for Hot Stone Reflexology in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
Enjoying all the same benefits of Reflexology on the feet, this deliciously relieving treatment helps to release muscle tension from the hands and forearms. Using a firm yet soothing pressure, the whole hand, wrist, and forearm is carefully massaged, working into the reflex points on the hand, so you will experience soothing and relaxation of the soft tissue structures, thus creating a more fluid range of motion in the hand and arm. This treatment is popular amongst those who have arthritis in their hands, work in an office environment, or lift weights at the gym.
If you are looking for Hand Reflexology in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
Combine Hummingbird’s two most popular treatments to relax you from head to toe.
Let your mind and body totally switch off from the outside world and give yourself time to breathe and revitalise.
Beginning with an Indian Head Massage followed by a bespoke Reflexology treatment, feel the relaxation and peacefulness permeate throughout your whole body.
The world will continue to spin outside, but inside the sanctuary of the treament room, allow yourself to connect to some stillness in the body and mind.
If you are looking for an effective treatment for stress relief in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
Need a truly protected relaxation moment in time? Come down a few levels, and land back into your body with the Luxe Treatment.
This top-tier indulgent treatment is designed for complete and deep relaxation. The key to this session? Warmth – hot towels, and hot stones.
Beginning with a soothing Indian Head Massage, melt further into blissful tranquillity with sumptuous Hot Stone Reflexology.
This restorative treatment combination will leave you feeling soothed, rested, and peaceful.
If you are looking for an effective treatment for stress relief in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
Not sure what you want? Spoilt for choice? Let’s talk! We can decide together what might work best for you and curate your personalised wellbeing experience.
Book some time with Hummingbird (30 minutes or 60 minutes) and create your bespoke session by selecting one or two treatments from the menu:
Traditional Reflexology (including RLD and TOP techniques, according to your requirements).
N.B. There is an additional £10 supplement for Hot Stone Reflexology.
Indian Head Massage (full treatment, or select sections of the treatment, e.g. just shoulders, or scalp)
Hand Reflexology with Forearm Massage (especially good for soothing RSI, office work, weight lifting, arthritis in the hands, etc).
If you are looking for a truly bespoke treatment for relaxation and balancing your body with effective complementary therapy treatments in and around Knaresborough, look no further.
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