Tension, Anxiety, Stress - Serenity Massage Glasgow
The ‘stress hormone’ Cortisol is vital for your health, but like anything in your body, if Cortisol is out of balance it can cause you to experience negative symptoms. Chronically high stress-hormone levels are accepted as a factor in increased illnesses and number of sick days.
Just to explain a bit more about this hormone Cortisol.
It is produced by your adrenal glands. It has many important functions! It helps your body to respond to stress or danger. It aids in the metabolism of glucose. Controls blood pressure, has a role in reducing inflammation and you sleep - wake cycle.
If you are in on-going stressful situations that cause frustration and anxiety, over time your cortisol levels can stay chronically high. Things like having a stressful difficult job or having a chronic illness can cause long term stress. You may start to experience symptoms.
Symptoms of Stress can include
Weight Gain
Muscle Weakness/Aches & Pains/Headaches
Low Energy
Unfocused/Cloudy Thinking
Racing Thoughts
Anxiety
High Blood Sugar
Sleep Issues
Changes to Period/Menstrual Cycle
How can massage help reduce the stress response in the body?
Massage has been demonstrated to lower the stress response in the body by taking your nervous system into a relaxation response, which will lower your cortisol levels. Having a massage will lower your heart rate, relax your muscles and help your body release serotonin and endorphins (the feel good chemicals) This can reduce any pain you may be feeling, reduce emotional stress and improve any other symptoms you may be experiencing.
Massage can help release emotional stress and many people say they feel ‘lighter’, their mood has improved or that they have more clarity in their thinking.
What treatment should I book?
I offer quite a few treatments that can help promote relaxation.
Relaxation Massage - This is usually a medium pressure (or can also be light or deeper pressure - if that is your preference) massage. I tailor the treatment to you and can also use some aromatherapy oil to further aid relaxation and healing benefits.
Head Massage - This treatment is focused on shoulders, neck, head and optionally the face. It is great if you have tension in these areas, experience headaches or just like having your head massaged!
Hot Stone Massage - In this treatment I will use heated stones to massage your muscles, the heat helps promote a deep nurturing treatment.
Reiki - This is an energy treatment rather than a physical massage treatment. Many people find they relax very deeply and feel less stressed after having it.
Thai Foot Massage - This is great if you don’t fancy having a full massage or you haven’t tried massage before and would like to test it out and great for sore feet. It is also a very relaxing treatment, so this is why I have added it here as a treatment to promote relaxation.
What to expect
I aim to provide you with a nurturing safe space to release tension and re-set physically, emotionally and mentally.
We will go through a Consultation, establish your expected outcomes and preferences, and explain the treatment to you.
I have a comfortable cushioned face-cradle and electric fleece blankets for your maximum comfort and relaxation.
Your modesty will be preserved. When being massaged, you will be covered with a towel, with the exception of the area being worked on.