guru holistic therapy rooms

Guru truly is about massage, and Ann has devoted most of her therapy career into learning different techniques. In many of the treatments, techniques are used from the large repertoire of Ann's skills, as well as having trained in many Eastern and ayurvedic disciplines.

 Aromatherapy Massage

Experience the dual benefits of massage and individually chosen essential oils to suit your needs in one of the greatest anti-stress treatments available. A soothing treatment with natural plant extracts, pure oils and vegetable oils to enrich further. Choose

  • 25 minute back massage
  • 55 minute full body or extended back massage
  • 80 minute full treatment
 
 Ayurvedic Massage

Ann has undertaken intensive training in ayurvedic therapies and will discuss a treatment plan with you.

Ayurvedic masage differs as it considers oleation (the use of oil) as an integral part of the treatment.

Abhyanga is the most popular of ayurvedic treatments, couple this with garshana dry-skin brushing with raw silk gloves.

Also available

shirobhyanga | shirodhara | padabhyanga | udwarthanam

 
Body Massage

Body or Swedish massage is probably the most well known treatment in this country. The massage targets areas of tension and works on specific muscle groups.

Uses a combination of long sweeping movements, pressure points with knuckles and thumbs. Can also incorporate deep tissue and trigger point technqiues.

Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Massage

A series of movement developed to release deep seated tension - not for the faint-hearted!

Hawiian-style Massage

Using some flowing and soothing massage movements to replicate the gentle waves of the sea, a very relaxing massage.

 
Bamboo Massage

Specialised massage techniques incorportating warm bamboo pieces to apply a deep and flowing massage, incorporating some stretching and pressure point work. A fantastic treatment to try.

Seated Bamboo Massage

A fully clothed massage applied with you on a special massage chair.

 

Colon Massage

A relaxing massage specifically targetting the stomach to encourage the colon to work more efficiently. Highly recommended for people suffering from constipation, painful digestion, wind, etc and also improves skin tone such as cellulite and stretch marks.

The treatment comprises of a general massage, specialised deep abdominal massage techniques and a dead sea mud application to the stomach area. A thigh massage completes this highly effective treatment. Essential oils are used to enhance the treatment.

 
Honey Massage

Highly rated in Tibet and Russia. This treatment is like nectar for the skin; smooths, conditions, detoxifies and tones.

This is a stimulating treatment, and is used as a 'pick-me-up' or tonic for people that are below par. Can be applied all over, but recommended for back, thighs and 'bingo wings'.

 
Hot Compress Massage

An extremely relaxing but also stimulating treatment. Herbs are bundled into cotton and made into a ball shape. It is steamed and applied to the body in a series of patting, pounding and stretching. The synergy of heat, herbs and massage enables the muscle to relax and release tension.

Only available as a full body or a full body/face treatment.

For the facial compress massage their is a choice of:

herb | coconut | sesame seeds

 
 Hot Stone Massage

The ultimate treatment, using warmed basalt stones to apply a warm massage, you will soon forget your cares and worries.

Warm/Cold Stone Facial with Gems

A facial massage alternating between warm basalt stones and cool marine stones, coupled with crystal placement and crystal massage. Sublime!

 
 Indian Head Massage

An extremely popular treatment. A seated massage with the massage performed through the clothes. Destress and relax with massage to the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, scalp and face. Application of oil to the scalp is completely optional.

Choose traditional treatment or an extended treatment if you find it hard to 'switch off'.

 
Indonesian Massage

A massage for the traveller in you! Be transported to the beautiful islands of Indonesia with this tradtional Indonesian treatment.

This massage is applied in three sections, over the towel, dry on skin, then with a light application of oil. Some gentle stretching and pressing is included.

Balinese body scrubs are being re-introduced to the treatment menu; choose from lulur, boreh, coffee or coconut. The scrub is applied to the back at the end of the treatment as a mask, and then rubbed off as a peel. Finishing with steamed mitts.

Mande lulur ritual is now available as a beautifying treatment, incorporating mande lulur scrub, mitt removal, Indondesian massage and lulur cream lotion application.

 

Rose Therapy

A gentle and nurturing massage using expensive Bulgarian rose oil and enhancing it with rose quartz crystal placements and massage.

 
Thai Foot Massage

A fusion of stretching, pressing, compression and pressure points, linked with oiled massage techniques makes this a surprisingly relaxing treatment to the lower legs and feet. Traditional Thai stick work is also applied as a massage and to apply to specific pressure points.

Please wear loose trouseurs.