The table below answers some frequently asked questions about what happens during and after a treatment session
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In general...
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| Reflexology:
The whole system is worked via manipulation of reflex points on
the feet or hands
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| Indian Champissage:
Works directly on the upper back and arms, shoulders, neck, head and face
Holistic Massage:
General Massage or work on specific areas such as
Tension Back Massage or Face & Scalp Massage
'M' Technique
Method of structured touch to provide a very gentle, soothing massage
Kansa Vatki Foot
Massage:
Feet and lower legs are massaged with ghee or oils using a small three
metal bowl
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How long does a
session last?
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| Reflexology:
Forty-five minutes to one hour
(Additional time is required in the initial session for the taking of a case history)
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| Indian Champissage:
Thirty to forty-five minutes
Holistic Massage:
Depending on treatment required: between
forty-five minutes and
one-hour fifteen minutes
'M' Technique
Typically - one hour
Kansa Vatki Foot
Massage:
Typically -
forty-five minutes
(Additional time is
required in the initial session for the taking of
a case history)
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What will you do when you are treating me?
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| Reflexology:
Work on your feet, lower legs and possibly your hands.
The touch is a light to firm movement of thumbs and fingers assisted by a small amount of beeswax or powder (non-talc).
No tools or implements are used.
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| Indian Champissage:
Work on your upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, face and scalp. Oils can be used in the hair - but most people opt for a treatment without oils.
Holistic Massage:
Using beeswax, oil or powder - light, medium or firm movements are used to work on a combination of some or all of the following:
Upper and lower back, shoulders, legs, arms, abdomen, neck, face and scalp.
'M' Technique
Using oil a very gentle sequence is performed to the back, legs, arms, neck, face and scalp.
Kansa Vatki Foot
Massage:
Feet and lower legs are massaged with a small three metal bowl using ghee or various oils.
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What specific clothing
should I wear?
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| Reflexology:
Trousers with a leg wide enough to facilitate massage
of the calf muscle,
or a skirt/dress.
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| Indian Champissage:
Separates
Holistic Massage:
None specific
'M' Technique
None specific
Kansa Vatki Foot
Massage:
Trousers with a leg wide enough to facilitate massage
of the calf muscle,
or a skirt/dress.
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Will I have to remove any clothing?
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| Reflexology:
Yes, shoes and...
socks/tights/
stockings
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| Indian Champissage:
Yes, necklaces, earrings and any face piercing
Holistic Massage:
Yes, jewellery and outer clothing
'M' Technique
Yes, jewellery and outer clothing
Kansa Vatki Foot
Massage:
Yes, shoes and...
socks/tights/
stockings
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How long will a
course of treatment
last?
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| Reflexology:
A typical course lasts between four and six sessions. Regular maintenance treatments have proved popular with many clients
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| Indian Champissage:
A typical course lasts for three or four treatments.
Holistic Massage:
One treatment may ease a particular problem. Some people find that regular treatments work as a preventative measure.
'M' Technique
Evidence suggests that regular treatments have a cumulative effect. (see Massage Therapies page).
Kansa Vatki Foot
Massage:
Many people who 'work on their feet' enjoy regular maintenance sessions.
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