The list of possible symptoms due to the menopause is as long as a six-year old’s Christmas list to Santa! Unfortunately, that’s where the similarities end. Night sweats, anxiety, insomnia, hot flushes, muscle/body aches, brain fog and mood swings are just some of the symptoms we have to deal with.
Your treatment starts, like my other treatments, with a look at your health history. I use a holistic approach and look at the whole person and personal experiences, not just the symptoms. The treatment is tailored to the full spectrum of menopause-related issues that you are experiencing.
This is a full body treatment using relaxing massage techniques such as effleurage, kneading and wringing. A lighter pressure is used. Your treatment will usually also include acupressure*. Specific acupressure points around the body relate to issues such as menstrual cramps, anxiety, muscle aches, insomnia and hot flushes.
At the beginning of the treatment, I create an aromatherapy massage blend. As a trained aromatherapist, I am able to tailor the blend to your needs. It will contain a base oil and some drops of essential oils. There are essential oils, such as lavender, geranium and clary sage, which can be particularly good for easing menopause symptoms.
1 1/2hrs, £70
*Acupressure points – Traditional Chinese Medicine sees a networks of pathways (meridians) throughout the body, through which energy (chi) flows. When the energy is blocked, there is an imbalance/ill health. Using pressure on specific points on these pathways the energy flow can be restored.
Menopause therapeutic massage may:
- encourage relaxation
- increase ability to tolerate HRT treatment side effects
- help reduce pain, fatigue and insomnia
- ease anxiety
If you have any questions you can email me.
Find Me At:
Dialogue & Space, 64 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QZ
By appointment. Call me on 07714340057 or send an email
Claire Hay
Massage therapist
07714340057
Claire Hay 