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Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Yoga in Altea, Alicante

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Swedish and Hot Stone Massage

I am a qualified massage therapist. I trained in London at the Clare Maxwell Hudson School of Massage. My massage is a mixture of Swedish massage, that is, on a massage table with oils, and Tui Na (chinese massage) with passive movements, breathing and stretches. I use only organic food-grade coconut oil as my carrier oil. I use high-quality natural essential oils - never fragrance or parfum - to add aroma.

I later felt called to learn the Hot Stone massage technique and have added it to my repertoire. It is a deeply relaxing massage that helps warm and ground the body and spirit through the powerful Earth energy held in the stones. My Canadian basalt stones are hand-collected from the west coast of British Columbia. My cold stones are Spanish marble. Hot stone massage lasts 1 1/4 hours and costs a little more...but I can definitely guarantee it's worth it!

I have, sadly, never tried my own massage, but routinely get comments like "that was the best massage I've ever had." I am very grateful for these compliments as I am passionate about my work and feel fortunate to perform skillfully a job which I love. I worked with Dr Aleks Bjargo and Dr. Lawrence King at the Costa Blanca Chiropractic Center for three years. I now have my own treatment room in beautiful Altea. Click here for a map. I offer massage, manual lymphatic drainage and Hivamat Deep Oscillation treatments in Altea on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and Tuesday and Friday all day. Advance booking is essential.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder)

I am a qualified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist. I studied in London, Germany (Foldi Schule) and Austria (Wittlinger Therapiezentrum). I work extensively with lymphoedema, predominantly secondary lymphoedema caused by medical interventions related to breast cancer. I apply the manual lymph drainage technique accurately and conscientiously. I use the Hivamat 200 Deep Oscillation therapy to relieve fibrosis and stimulate drainage in the superficial lymphatic system. I routinely apply Kinesiotape across the lymph watersheds to prolong the effects of the drainage treatment. I can competently apply multilayer compression bandages when they are necessary and can be tolerated. I am proud to work closely with MABS in their Teulada-Moraira Cancer Information Center. I work in Teulada-Moraira on a Thursday.

Cellulite Correction Protocol

I have created a special Cellulite Correction Protocol that incorporates manual lymphatic drainage, Deep Oscillation, yoga & breathing, herbs, dietary advice and high-quality compression garments. MLD and Deep Oscillation have both been proven in clinical studies to be beneficial in reducing the peau d'orange aspect of cellulite as well as treating its underlying cause. The root problem of cellulite is a combination of fatty accumulation, lymphatic stagnation and poor blood circulation. While cellulite is generally considered an aesthetic problem, I consider that its impact on the whole body is significant. In advanced cases, the thighs chafe together uncomfortably, affecting walking posture and pelvic alignment, not to mention skin health in the inguinal (inner hip) region. Because of its nature as a condition of de-oxygenation and circulatory stagnation, it can be viewed as a local accumulation of unhealthy tissue. Whenever we have areas of poor micro-circulation there is a decrease in pH, making the local tissues more acidic (lactic acid and CO2 concentrate locally.) This creates more work for the kidneys, the primary organs of blood purification.

This protocol is an intensive investment in the health of your legs and hips. Treatments are daily for two weeks, then twice-weekly for a further 4-6 weeks (may vary from person to person). I recommend at least two osteopathic adjustments of the pelvis, hips and diaphragm. My colleague, Santi Cervera administers these. Please contact me to reserve as the bookings must be made in advance in order to adhere to the treatment plan. Ladies, you are worth it! And if you've already tried liposuction and aren't happy with the results or have residual bruising or lumpiness, MLD and Deep Oscillation are for you! Get in touch. If you want to learn about the clinical studies regarding MLD and Hivamat 200 Deep Oscillation Therapy® for treatment of cellulite, you can read a study here.  The basic conclusion of the studies is "The general conclusions of the experts are that the HIVAMAT® 200 method was effective in more than 80% of the cases with moderate (grade I-II) cellulite."  Please note that I cannot treat cases of cardiac insufficiency in the legs as this is an absolute contraindication to MLD treatment. Varicose veins are, however, eminently treatable with MLD and Deep Oscillation Therapy.

Hatha Yoga

My great passion and salvation is Yoga. I am currently in my fourth and final year of Yoga Teacher Training in the Viniyoga system. My teacher and guide, Carmen Sanchez Segura inspires me to shine light into the dark corners of my mind, gently easing away the layers of ego-based obscurity. I have been practising yoga for 12 years, and my practice has gradually become more inward facing, deeper and more spiritual and devotional. The backbone of my yoga practice is Mantra Yoga.

I currently offer English-language group classes at Prana Centro de Yoga in Benidorm. The classes are Monday and Wednesday mornings, 11:15-12:15. First class is always free and without obligation so, what's holding you back? I also offer private classes for one or two people in my Altea treatment room. The ideal way to begin yoga is with private classes or in a dedicated beginners class.

Mantra Yoga

My current passion is mantra. Divine frequencies, Universal Vibrations, the healing power of sound...the healing power of silence. I feel that, after years of searching, I have found the key. Now, the interesting part is finding out which door it's going to open. If you would like to listen to some of my favourite mantras, check out my YouTube Channel. AUM

Contact

If you wish to get in touch with me, please drop my an email at rachel (at) rachel - rose (dot) net. Or, give me a call on 667.997.532.

More information?

I update my blog Altea Yoga on a fairly regular basis.

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