Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

Fire Cupping or Chinese Cupping is an ancient Chinese medicine technique to lift the surface of the skin and allows a fresh blood supply to the muscles below. There are a number of ways that your therapist may use the cups, some of which can result in a reddening or bruised appearance to the area. This technique came to the public eye during the Rio Olympics, when many the swimmers and divers were seen with these red/brown circular marks on their shoulders! Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

Citrus oils come from the Rutacae family of plants, including Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Lime. They are all good digestive oils, and are beneficial to the skin. For the Emotions, this family of oils are refreshing and uplifting. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

Sleep is an important part of our daily life- the right amount of quality sleep plays a vital role in maintaining good health and well-being. Sleep can restore us physically and emotionally, protecting our mental health and quality of life. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

I have been interested in Aromatherapy and Holistic Massage for most of my adult life. I was introduced to the wonders of aromatherapy about 30 years ago, and have dabbled for many years. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

The common cold is a mild, viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, while a cough is a reflex action to remove a build up of mucus and clear the airway of pollutants such as dust or smoke. These infections can cause irritation to the mucus lining of the nose, throat and lungs. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

The Power to Breathe – One of the most recognised aromas is Eucalyptus. But did you know that there are over 200 varieties of this common Antipodean tree? Not all of these produce essential oils (for which I, for one, am grateful!). The essential oil is found in pockets within the leaves, and can be easily released by crushing or breaking the leaves. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

We have all experienced those times when the flu has laid us low, an unexplained rash makes us miserable or we just feel exhausted for no apparent reason. The cause may be due to a viral infection.  Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

The New Year is a time when many of us think about beginning a new routine for looking after ourselves, whether a resolution to eat more healthily or get fitter, the excesses of the holiday season are behind us and we start to look to the future. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA

The darker winter months can bring all of us down to some extent, the desire to snuggle up on the sofa with a hot drink and an old film, or not wanting to crawl out from under a warm duvet in the mornings… But for those who suffer with Seasonal Affected Disorder these feeling can be much more extreme. Continue reading →

Liz Seal Holistic Massage

With Liz Seal, MIFPA