What is Meehan Therapy?
NEW LOCATION - 41 Church Road, Poole BH14 0NN
Samantha Meehan-Vandike is a well trained and experienced remedial/sports therapist, as well as a sports coach of different modalities.
Drawing from all of these experiences, Samantha will tailor with you, a treatment that will be individual to you. Thus becoming Meehan Therapy. Or if you wish you may select one.
Treatments
Lomi Lomi Massage
Lomilomi is an ancient Hawaiian bodywork tradition that has been passed on from teacher to student for centuries. A relaxing, gentle forearm massage for the entire body, to bring relaxation, balance and calmness to mind, body and spirit. Studied under Kumu Karen, the teachings of a local Hawaiian on the Island of Oahu. At the Hawaiian Healing Arts College.
Lava Shell Massage
It's time to leave the Stone Age behind! Every Lava Shell is a real, hand-selected Tiger Clam shell from the South Pacific. A part of the local diet for hundreds of years, the shells were previously thrown away, as the villagers had no use for them. But now, by recycling these natural beauties and turning them into a powerful tool that allows me to perform an entire heated massage with only one or two shells. As the shells are calcium carbonate, they give off calcium ions naturally when heated, which are transferred directly to the skin during the massage process. The calcium helps to regulate the skin's natural renewal processes and can help to give a client firmer, healthier looking skin, while also reaping all the benefits of a heated massage treatment.
Aromatherapy
is a natural treatment practised since ancient times, involving the use of essential plant oils in conjunction with massage, inhalation, compresses and baths. An enjoyable experience in itself, Aromatherapy improves and maintains health, vitality and well-being. Essential oils work effectively on an emotional level, providing comfort and tranquillity on a deeper, subconscious level.
Swedish Massage
is the basic art form of massage using 4 different techniques to relax the client. It also stimulates blood flow, decreases stress levels, as well relieving muscle strain.
Deep Tissue massage
techniques have been recognised for their therapeutic properties since the times of Greek and Roman civilisations. Coaches, trainers and athletes maintain that sports performance will be greatly improved if the appropriate muscles are correctly massaged before physical activity. The preventative effects of pre-event and post-event massage techniques are often regarded as an athlete's secret weapon. I will assess which injuries are appropriate to treat with deep tissue massage, & when referral to a specialist is necessary. The emphasis is on the treatment and prevention of sporting injuries. The techniques are applicable to other injuries occurring in the workplace and elsewhere.
Strapping and taping
of the various joints of the body, aid to augment the role of the connective tissue structures and add stability to joints. This technique used with other preventative and rehabilitative techniques, assisting to prevent acute injuries, as well as the progression of chronic injuries.
Lymphatic drainage
Gentle strokes, using a systematic approach to stimulate the drainage of lymph fluid. Effective techniques to assist patients recovering from long standing illness, elimination of built up of toxins or oedema, or for a relaxing alternative to Swedish Massage. Depending on the situation and needs/wants of the client, dry brushing with a natural bristle brush may be utilised to stimulate the lymph flow before a Lymphatic drainage massage treatment.
Mobilising
The objective of the technique is to increase the range of movement at various joints by mobilising the soft tissue of the musculoskeletal system. This is an important part of a remedial therapist's strategy and often negates a manipulative approach.
Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient science, which incorporates the use of a particular thumb and finger technique on the feet, hands and ears to improve health, vitality and well being.
Remedial
Treats musculo-skeletal impairment commonly occurring in sporting situations. These techniques include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, and others. Also specific treatment strategies are matched with particular disorders.
Seated Massage/Corporate Massage
Need to increase productivity and reduce sick days? Reward your hardworking employees! Stress in the workplace is a major factor in employee sickness and unhappiness. Employers/employees can take advantage of a fully clothed 15-20minute massage on an ergonomically designed massage chair to rejuvenate and inspire! With its particular focus on acupressure points on the head, neck, shoulders, back and arms tension and stress is banished from these areas. The massage stimulates the immune system, cardiovascular system and lymph system, therefore totally relaxing and rejuvenating the employee.
Pregnancy Massage
Using the Pro Body Support Cushion which is fully adjustable to ensure your comfort throughout all stages of your pregnancy, the massage will be catered especially for you and the physiological changes you are experiencing. With all the considerations taken into account a tailored massage is known to:
Relieve muscle spasms, cramps associated with the stress of extra weight bearing and physical changes that occur during pregnancy.
Reduce stress and teaches the mother to relax. Relaxation is one of the keys to labour and delivery.
Gestation processed enhanced through increasing blood circulation, lymph circulation, reducing edema, increasing cellular respiration.
Provide emotional support and physical nurturing; this may be passed on to the baby Assists in reducing the stress in the weight bearing joints and musculoskeletal structures.
Helps maximize breathing capacity which is needed during labour and delivery.
Hot Stone Massage
Imagine yourself cast adrift on a sea of luxurious warmth. All the cares and stresses of the day floating away.
Hot stone massage from Meehan Therapy is the ultimate in massage. Once you experience the incredible sensations that can only be attained with these specially harvested lava stones, you'll never go back to a regular massage. Deep Tissue techniques are also used with the stones, to offer you a uniquely relaxing yet thorough massage.
The specially harvested lava stones are specifically placed on your body to open your energy channels and chakras. Restoring energy flow and offers resounding relaxation.
