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Ease tense muscles with a hot stone massage
By Jill O'Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio
If you're looking for a way to totally relax, well look no further as a hot stone massage can do it so deeply with the use of the heat and the massage techniques.
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If you have never tried it, you should.
During the massage, smooth flat heated basalt stones, a type of volcanic rock that retains the heat, are used to help relax and ease the tense muscles and damaged soft tissue throughout your body. Your therapist holds the stones in her palms while using the Swedish massage techniques to ease the muscles. It combines long strokes, circular movements, vibrations, tapping and kneading.
Massage is so beneficial to everyone, young and old, male and female - especially after the last two years we have all gone through. All massage treatments are tailored towards the client's own specific ailments or preferences.
It really helps aid the circulation throughout the body, especially as we age our circulation slows down. By giving it a little help and increasing blood flow, you will really increase your feeling of well-being by sending energy to every part of the body.
The more balanced you feel overall the easier it is to handle stress and anxiety. Massage treatments can lower your stress levels as it's a type of meditation; time out for just you. It really improves cardiovascular responses to strokes. Also, if you're having trouble sleeping, massage is a proven method to promote relaxation and have a deep sleep. It will be a more restorative sleep as you will have better circulation throughout the body, bringing fresh oxygenated blood to every part. This in turn helps move blockages and speed up the endocrine system and the detoxification of the lymphatic system.
If you're looking for the feel-good factor and a boost to your immunity before heading into the winter months, regular hot stone massage is a fantastic option. It is well known for the natural reduction of blood pressure also. So really everyone can benefit from a hot stone massage. If you're experiencing tension and pain, insomnia, or stress or would like to boost your immunity coming into long dark winter months, call to book an appointment or for more information on 064 6632966.
Despite the stormy weather, former and current staff of the Aghadoe Heights Hotel gathered in Listry to celebrate the 60th birthday of popular concierge, Kevin O’Shea.
The surprise party was a tribute to O’Shea, who has been a dedicated member of the Aghadoe Heights team for many years.
As a token of their appreciation, his colleagues presented him with a unique gift: a caricature of himself at work, created by the renowned Dublin artist Niall O’Loughlin.
O’Laughlin is best known for his work on iconic films like ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, ‘All Dogs Go To Heaven,’ and ‘Help! I’m a Fish!’.
O’Shea was joined by his family and friends, including John and Orla Delaney, Kevin and Siobhan O’Shea, Darragh O’Shea, and Rachel Dower. Other attendees included Marie O’Connor, Marie Janot, Breda Moriarty, Laurent Janot, David O’Brien, Jason Higgins, Breda Lucey, Christina Nugent, Mikey Cronin, Tina Cronin, Padraig Casey, Katherine Cronin, Maura Casey, Noreen McGillicuddy, Patsy O’Brien, Brenda Courtney, Linda Kennedy, Jacinta Prendergast, Marie Chawke, Brendan Harnett, Aine Young, and Pat Chawke.
The event was captured by photographer Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan.
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