THERAPIES

Facial Treatment

ALL NATURAL FACIAL

Using our 100% natural plant based products, our facials use only the finest ingredients to soothe and pamper your skin.  With a product for all skin types, relax and indulge in this wonderful treatment that relaxes mind, body and soul.  Includes cleanse, exfoliation, clay mask, tone, serum and moisturise and a hand/arm and head massage.

MASSAGE

When suffering from aches, pains, stiffness or minor injuries, our instant reaction is to rub or hold the affected area to ease any discomfort. Massage was used by Arabic, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to ease pain and aid relaxation.  The Greeks used massage to treat athletes, the Romans used it to stimulate blood flow.  There are many benefits of massage as is proved by the use of this practice over millennia.  At Shen Zen Holistics we offer Swedish Massage which uses techniques to increase lymph and blood flow and Aromatherapy Massage which uses the same techniques and incorporates the use of essential oils to enhance the healing properties of the treatment.

Benefits of Massage

  • Increase circulation, lymph and blood flow
  • Warms, relaxes and loosens tense muscles
  • Reduces muscle fatigue
  • stimulates skin and increases cellular function
  • Stimulates nerve endings
  • improves skin and muscle tone
  • Breaks down fatty tissue
  • Balances nervous system
  • Boosts immunity
  • Improves sleep
  • Aids digestion
  • Eases pain
  • Aids relaxation
  • Relief from stress and tension
  • Increases sense of well being

Hot Bamboo Massage

Bamboo massage is an innovative way to provide  sports, deep tissue and trigger point massage using heated bamboo to roll and knead the tissue to create an extreme sensation of relaxation and well-being. Bamboo massage is also used as a powerful preventive therapy against modern-day stress and to aid relief from many physical and emotional problems.

Warm bamboo massage uses solid bamboo sticks of different lengths and diameters to massage the body. The sticks are gently warmed and applied to give deep and long massage strokes to break down tension and stretch tight and sluggish muscles. Stimulation of the tissue by the bamboo sticks is believed to relieve this “sluggish state”, by dissipating the heat that results from an accumulation of toxins and poor circulation, as would occur through deep tissue massage, trigger-point activation, or various acupressure techniques. 

Please note, if there is a lot of odema or cellulite, this treatment can feel uncomfortable, but the results even after one treatment are noticeable. Known for its healing properties, this massage works at all levels to balance, calm and energise you physically, mentally and spiritually. If you are looking for a rejuvenating massage treatment, there’s nothing better than a warm bamboo massage. 

Considered to be one of the most multifaceted plants on earth, bamboo has earned its reputation from its holistic and soft appearance, as well as from its perseverance under harsh conditions. Known to symbolise strength, fertility, youth, prosperity and peace in the Orient, this plant has become one of the most coveted beauty ingredients of recent times.

Benefits of Warm Bamboo Massage

  • Relieves migraines 
  • Can improve sleep quality and help insomnia 
  • Helps manage respiratory ailments 
  • Helps alleviate arthritic pain, particularly in the neck and shoulders 
  • Improves nervous system functions and sensory nerve perception 
  • Increases joint and muscle flexibility 
  • Stimulates cellular activity to repair and intensely nourish the skin 
  • Breaks down and softens adhesions 
  • Improves blood flow to surrounding tissues 
  • Provides a greater ability to transport toxins and waste products from the area 
  • Warm bamboo provides a fantastic tool creating a sense of depth to the massage
  • Provides a notable sensation of relaxation and well-being 
  • Relieves tightness in muscles and tendons 
  • Regenerates and revitalises tired aching muscles 
  • Allows for an effective deep tissue massage
  • Relaxes the body and mind
  • Increased freedom of movement in muscles and joints
  • Increased flow of oxygen in blood
  • Promotes lymphatic flow and release of toxins 
  • Creates more supple skin through renewing cell tissue 
  • Soothes nerve endings reducing pain

REIKI

Reiki has been described as “a word, as an energy, and as a holistic healing system”.  The Japanese word Reiki (‘Ray-Kee’) translates as ‘universal life-force energy’ or ‘spiritual energy’ but can have several different meanings.  The ‘Ki’ or life force energy operates at a high vibrational frequency and runs throughout all living things.  In relation to the human body, energy flows through a fine network of channels within the body.  It also flows outside the body as an energy field known as the aura.  Reiki energy vibrates as a spiritual energy faster than the Ki in the physical body and can move through it to remove blockages and promote healing.  Ki is also known as Chi, Qi, and Prana in other languages.  The source of Reiki can be described in several different ways depending on your own belief system.  As it is not affiliated with any religion, this could be God, the Source, the Universe or as part of your Higher Self.  Reiki was developed as a holistic healing system by Dr Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. As a treatment it involves lying or sitting in a fully clothed and comfortable position whilst the therapist places their hands non-intrusively on the body in a sequence of positions. Reiki supports and enhances other treatments but should not be regarded as a cure or alternative to medicine. This beautiful life-force energy flows through the physical and energy bodies to remove blockages and promote healing.  Some people feel warmth or tingling, but experiences are very subjective.  Reiki can never do any harm and is intended for the highest good of the recipient, but removing emotional blockages can cause feelings to arise.   Reiki is a deeply relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable treatment suitable for physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual healing.

Benefits of Raiki

  • The Physical level – supports and accelerates the body’s ability to heal, alleviates pain, removes toxins, balances the energy field, promotes wholeness, well being and increases awareness of the body’s needs.
  • The emotional level – encourages us to let go of negative emotions, examine our responses, promoting positive emotions such as love, trust and kindness and helps us transform energy into creativity.
  • The Psychological level – leads to deep relaxation, relieving tension, negative thoughts, concepts and attitudes, can enhance intuition and increases greater insight into the self.
  • The Spiritual level – helps you to accept and love yourself and others by removing judgement.  It promotes love, compassion, understanding and acceptance, encouraging you on your own path towards spiritual and personal growth.

Meditation

Meditation has been practiced by people for thousands of years and is not some exotic or religious practice reserved only for those who are holy, devout or knowledgeable.  Meditation, put simply, is making a choice to focus the mind on something,  you could say reading a book or watching TV is a form of meditation.  It does not require any faith or belief and can be accessed by anyone.  It can help you create a happier life just by trying to focus your mind in positive ways.  This can be difficult to do on your own at first which is why it can be helpful to have some guidance.  Here at Shen Zen Holistics we offer guided meditations which can benefit you in many ways and get you started with this wonderful and beneficial practice.

Benefits of Meditation

  • Better health – meditating on the breath can help lower blood pressure, slow heart rate and ease stress.  It can also help heal illness, manage pain and prevent illness.
  • Sharpens the mind – Can help bring discipline to thoughts and perceptions in all areas of life.
  • Helps you to be more aware of your mind and body.
  • Helps to balance emotions.
  • Creates mental peace.
  • Helps to heal psychological issues – addictions, grief, neglect, trauma, meditation helps support your healing (we recommend professional help for these types of issues but meditation can help in supporting the healing process).
  • Understand yourself and life better –  if you feel bogged down by our society or want to connect to all that is meditation can help.

Hopi Ear candles

Ear candles are an ancient and natural therapy used widely by many civilisations.  They are named after a native American tribe who had great medicinal knowledge and spirituality.  It is a gentle and non-invasive therapy and the safe production of heat, combined with the natural ingredients in the candle help to ease pain and discomfort.  As well as physical benefits, it is a very relaxing treatment and includes a lymphatic drainage facial massage to help reduce inflammation, drain the sinuses and helps to stimulate the facial muscles.

Benefits of Hopi Ear Candles

  • Helps with excessive or compacted ear wax
  • Helps with snoring
  • Eases sinusitis & allergic Rhinitis
  • can help children with glue ear and other problems such as swimmer’s ear
  • Eases colds, headaches and migraines
  • helps with balance affecting disorders such as Meniere’s disease  and Labyrinthitis
  • Can reduce tinnitus & noises in the ear
  • Can help with the loss of sense of smell
  • Regulates pressure in the ear,  also after flying
  • Helps with neuralgia and other pain
  • Very relaxing

Reflexology

Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet (or the hands). Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help alleviate stress.

The theory behind reflexology is that areas of the foot correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to the foot is believed to bring relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body.

Reflexologists use foot charts to guide them as they apply pressure to specific areas. Reflexology is sometimes combined with other hands-on therapies and may be offered by chiropractors and physical therapists, among others.

Several studies indicate that reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as stress and anxiety, and enhance relaxation and sleep. Given that reflexology is also low risk, it can be a reasonable option if you’re seeking relaxation and stress relief.

Benefits of Reflexology

  • Relaxation
  • Improvement of Nerve function
  • Improvement of Brain power
  • Increased blood circulation
  • Eliminating toxins
  • Boosting metabolism and energy
  • Reduce headaches
  • Reduce pain
  • Improve mood

PRICE LIST

Facial

  • 40 minutes £30

Swedish Massage

  • 35 minutes (back, neck & shoulder) £30
  • 50 minutes (full body) £35
  • 70 minutes (full body & head) £40

Pregnancy Massage

  • 70 minutes £45

Hot Bamboo Massage

2hr Notice Required

  • 35 minutes £45
  • 50 minutes £55

Reiki

  • 50 minutes £28

Reflexology

  • 40 minutes £30

Hopi Ear Candles

  • With Facial Drainage Massage £25

Guided Meditation

  • 60 minutes £20

Home Spa Parties

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Staff Wellbeing Packages

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Times are approximate and include changing times. Please allow an extra 15 minutes for your consultation on booking your first appointment.