ME & SAD Treatments Cardiff
Massage & Reflexology for Fatigue
We offer tailor made massage treatments for clients suffering with fatigue, ME and SAD, to accommodate for your particular needs. This special range of fatigue massage treatments is suitable for people of all ages and physical conditions and is aimed at giving you symptomatic relief. We intend to address your personal discomfort and help give you genuine relief. Every person is different - we do not intend to 'label' your discomfort - just provide simple everyday self-help tips and practical ways to gain relief.
Aromatherapy essential oils may be blended to ease the effects of your particular type of ME or SAD fatigue. Be it muscular fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) as well as post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS). All varieties of fatigue combine emotional tiredness as well as physical muscular fatigue tiredness and may lead to depression and anxiety.
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CNHC Registered and fully recognised by most insurance companies. The CNHC is a government sponsored registration body for complementary healthcare practitioners.
What can you expect?
Some complementary therapy benefits may include easing your pain, relieving fatigue, helping you to relax, lift your mood and give you a feeling of well being. Our therapeutic massage treatments are tailor made for your health needs and stress levels - it's up to you to decide: revitalize, repair, uplift & re-energize yourself, or de-stress and relax?
As our spectrum of professional knowledge, range of massage treatments and 26-years of expertise is so wide, you may gain benefits in many fields. This may further support you on your healing journey, alongside conventional medicine
The Department of Health advises all GPs to direct patients seeking Masaage Therapy or Reflexology to seek out only CNHC (the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) registered therapists.
There is clinical evidence to support the use of Aromatherapy for easing fatigue and the anxiety related to fatigue. Headaches and Insomnia can also benefit from both reflexology & aromatherapy. Clinical evidence shows Shiatsu eases stress, anxiety and emotional drainage in people with fatigue.
Shorter versions of the fatigue ME & SAD treatment may be performed without oil, over your clothing. When performed in this way, the fatigue massage routine may be quite deep and invigorating, if needed.
For longer sessions, this fatigue ME or SAD massage uses a highly specialised blend of Aromatherapy essential oils that will be tailor made to suit your personal fatigue needs, especially ME & SAD or anxiety (as required).
Fatigue massage and ME or SAD reflexology also lends itself really well to the inclusion of Hot and Cold Stones therapy, as these basalt, marble and granite stones are highly effective in relaxing sore muscles, calming the fatigue mind and alleviating tension or muscular fatigue.
Fatigue massage is recommended at any time of the year, for ME or SAD, as the fatigue massage routine actually promotes a sense of refreshing harmony and inner calm, while alleviating muscular fatigue as well as emotional fatigue.
Fatigue ME and SAD client testimonials:
"Marshall Massage has changed my life in three months. We are celebrating today, as I got the all clear from my GP – thanks chiefly to Philip Marshall and his incredible treatments and diet advice. For five years I was in pain, on anti-depressants, gaining weight rapidly and diagnosed 3 years ago as type 2 diabetic.
My GP told me that type 2 diabetes is an irreversible condition that will gradually get worse. I first saw Philip 3 months ago. YES. Just three months ago, and today I am no longer a diabetic, no longer on anti-depressants and no longer in pain. I am also 25kg lighter and feel like a brand new person. My GP said I am the first type 2 diabetic that he has seen reverse their condition. My celebration tonight will be at the Smoke Huis with a large mixed grill and I will enjoy it thoroughly. I have learnt, thanks to Philip, how to look at food in a totally different way. I now know more about my own body than I ever thought possible – and I feel totally in control. Thank you so much, for giving me my life back. "
Jenny V, Penarth 21 November 2015 - on TripAdvisor
"Wonderful massage therapy. I visited City Marshall Massage due to back and neck pain from an illness I have. The morning before my appointment I had extreme pain and discomfort which brought me to tears, conventional meds don't help my condition so I was depending on City Marshall to help me. I was not disappointed, the therapy was perfect, he made me feel comfortable, at ease and knew exactly what I needed. I left the clinic feeling so relaxed and came away with some good advise. The next morning I woke up feeling very well, with no pain and feeling positive. I have taken all the advise given by him and will definitely keep returning for therapy. It is an excellent clinic with a very experienced and talented therapist"
Julie T, Cardiff, 4 July 2015 - on TripAdvisor
"An enlightening experience. I found Philip, (city marshall) while on the internet looking for somewhere I could get some relief for back pain, that I have had for quite a long time. I have several illnesses one being Multiple Sclerosis, which is the worry of my life, so I contacted Philip and made an appointment. It was the best decision I have made in such a long time. After the first session of shiatsu, my back felt so much better and to my astonishment I was now walking in a straight line. Before this, I was very unbalanced and would keep bumping into people while out. I am now on my third visit and things have improved greatly for my total health. Philip seems to love what he does and puts so much of his energy into each massage it makes you feel replenished. He has provided me with so much information dietary wise and is a very knowledgeable man. After years of popping pills, Philip has shown me that there are other natural ways of helping yourself and I can honestly say I feel so much better for taking his advise. I would recommend everyone to visit him at least once in their lifetime, he is a total gentleman who is brilliant at what he does!!"
Wiccarian, Cardiff 7 January 2015- on TripAdvisor
"With his expert care and professional manner, Philip seamlessly blends sports massage, Shiatsu and other complementary therapies, including dietary advice. His attunement with his clients' needs is second to none and his gentle and intuitive composure makes you feel relaxed and in extremely capable hands. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He has helped me with anxiety, IBS, a trapped nerve and all manner of other discomforts."
Katherine Nicholson, Cardiff 22 December 2014 - on FreeIndex
My wife and I have been visiting City Marshall for some years. Philip Marshall is an outstanding professional with a depth of knowledge and understanding. Very attentive and calm always affording dignity and respect. I have recommended City Marshall to my patients and they have all found the service professional and energising as well as the intervention being relaxing
Rashpal Singh, Cardiff 21 December 2014 - on FreeIndex
"Philip helped me to release a complex childhood trauma that I had been struggling with all of my life. Philip is a gifted professional with exceptional healing abilities. I have the highest regard for the work he does and his authenticity."
Julie Traynor, Cardiff 15 April 2014 - on FreeIndex
"I was suffering with stress during the first trimester of my pregnancy, and was given a session with City Marshall as a gift from my husband. I didn't know what to expect, but was calmed by the consultation. After discussiong my symptoms, Philip was able to combine treatments to suit my needs. He was gentle and assured me that he would not go near my abdominal area. I had a mixture of Reiki, Shiatsu and Reflexology and can honestly say that it was such a relaxing and calming hour. The feeling stayed with me all day, and I can't wait to return to City Marshall."
Rhiannon Williams Cardiff 15 March 2013
"Phil has wide expertise in all kinds of massage and different reasons for aches and pains! I regularly visit every few weeks as the treatments leave me feeling 150 times better and help to tackle my sporting complaints as well as the stresses of every day life. I really feel his sessions are great value for money and great to keep up your wellbeing or perfect as a present for a friend. Would highly recommend to others."
Ruth Campbell Cardiff University staff 5 March 2013
"I suffer from constant daily back and hip pain due to osteoarthritis.
And I didnt realise just after the treatment that I was no longer in pain.... This wonderful reprieve lasted approximately 3 weeks. I am so impressed that I have recommended him to family/ friends / work colleagues, and have asked family to not buy presents for Christmas for me, but to able me to attend this exceptional method of pain relief without popping pills."
Teresa Lloyd-Cox Cardiff 9 November 2012
"My daughter booked a massage with Philip for my birthday and he was brilliant! It was very soothing and the oils that he mixed up just for me smelled beautiful. The staff were lovely and the atmosphere very relaxing, despite being in the middle of Cardiff! Philip was very caring and gentle, yet really worked on some of my trouble spots and I felt the benefit of that for a good week after. I'd book to go again - and I'll return the favour to my daughter and book her in for her Christmas present!! Thank you Philip!"
Mair Liddel Cardiff reviewed City Marshall on 12 December 2011 - Yell.com
Some techniques that may be used in fatigue ME and SAD massage therapy treatment are:
- Soft tissue release & gentle kneading performed oil-free (dry)
- Energy balancing by following your Sen Meridian lines
- Myofascial tissue release, especially around the neck and the shoulders
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Lymphatic drainage massage and Hand ‘Walking’ technique
SAD ME and Fatigue massage treatment benefits may include:
- Mental and physical relaxation
- A true sense of restored well-being & balance
- A positive boost of energy and release of stress / tension
- Maximising the supply of nutrients by increased circulation
Who can benefit from fatigue, Anxiety and ME & SAD massage?
- Any body of any age regardless of physical condition or fitness
- Stress, tension, anxiety, headaches and poor restless sleep
- Muscular spasms including stomach or lower body cramps
- Muscular aches and pains: sciatica, knee & back pain etc.
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Occupational & postural aches
- Hot & cold Stones Therapy – a wonderfully pampering touch with very significant balancing effects
- Essential oils – an Aromatherapy blend to suit your fatigue and anxiety needs
- Hopi Ear Candling – 30 minutes as a starter fine tuning
- Reiki chakra Balancing – 15 to 30 minutes achieving an even deeper sense of harmony and stress relief
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Aromatherapy products – tailor made soaps, shampoos, creams, gels, facial sprays, after shaves and deodorants – carry the feeling home with you in a jar!
Prices are for reference only, as the fatigue, anxiety & ME & SAD massage will be tailor made:
- VIP fatigue ME and SAD massage treatment (90 minutes) £ 150
- Premium fatigue SAD and ME therapy treatment (60 minutes) £ 100
- Shorter fatigue ME or SAD massage therapy (45 minutes) £ 85
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each additional fatigue SAD and ME UPGRADE* £ 15
NOTE – BEST PREPARATION FOR A FATIGUE / ME / SAD THERAPY TREATMENT:
- CLOTHING: you may remain wearing your own underwear or receive a disposable one for your fatigue therapy
- MEALS: avoid eating a heavy meal within 2 hours of the planned fatigue / ME & SAD therapy treatment
- DIET: you are respectfully advised to avoid consumption of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine on the day of your fatigue ME, SAD and anxiety massage therapy treatment to allow better toxic by-product elimination
- AFTER CARE: as fatigue ME / SAD and depression massage and stress reflexology are generally balancing and harmonising, you may return to work or drive home as usual
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Kindly note, for those receiving the VIP Hot Stones fatigue and anxiety massage treatments, you may wish to use our kitchen downstairs, and help yourself to a soothing herbal tea, to allow further time to relax prior to returning to work or driving home