Gui

Gui (Guillermo) joined YOU Massage Therapy in February 2013, he has gained a broad education in Massage and rehabilitation from Cuba. He specialises in rehabilitation massage as well as Hot Stones, Bamboo and Indian Head Massage.

Parkinson’s disease

What is Parkinson’s Disease? (PD) Parkinson’s disease is caused by death of nerve cells in mid section of the brain; particularly the cells that are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. This reduction causes, Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological condition where part of the brain become progressively more damaged over many years. Dopamine plays a vital role…

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Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release techniques have only been widely used since the 1980’s as before this the word Myofascial in massage was in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy to aid muscular dysfunction and reduce pain. In 1983 Dr. Travell wrote the book “Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual” to help other therapists find the key areas…

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Fascial lines

What is Fascia? Fascia is continuous throughout the body.  It holds everything in place and gives us our form.  Using the Superficial Back Line as an example- what occurs in the foot, may actually be creating the postural stress in our body. The memory of any accidents we may have had, poor postural habits and…

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