Manual therapy

The origins of massage

In the broadest sense, manual methods are some of our oldest healing methods. In Asia and Africa, massage was used as far back as approx. 4,000 years ago, often in combination with essential oils, to release tension, stimulate the body’s inherent capacity to heal, improve circulation and hence promote healing.

Franz Kirchberg aptly described that practice in his book as

‘Just as people will instinctively rub and put pressure on swollen and hence painful or bruised areas of the body in an attempt to reduce the pain caused by the tension, it is most likely that this instinctive action has been used throughout history to alleviate pain.’

Segment reflex massage

The aim of a segment reflex massage (SRM) is to deliberately link all of the elements, connections and dependencies in our bodies that date back to our biological and embryonic development for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Therapeutically, segment reflex massage is a means of working with the autonomic nervous system and autonomic regulation.

Working on the visceral-cutaneous reflex circuit (nerve connections) normalises the tone of connective tissue, as well as that of the internal organs, muscles, nerves and vessels.

These massages also normalise organ function in terms of vasomotion, secretion and motility through the reflex circuit.

SRM can also reduce pain in functional pain syndromes.

It recognises scar tissue as interferences within a segment and eliminates their disruptive effect on the segments’ function to activate the tissue’s self-healing capacity where it is blocked.

Segment reflex massage is performed using select manual, passive movement, and reflex-based massage techniques that are tailored to each individual person.

An important note on all types of massage:

Massages never involve the genital area and we do not offer tantric massages.

  • Lymphatic drainage - manual lymphatic drainage (incl. compression bandages)

    The lymphatic drainage massage was developed in the 1930s by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife to stimulate lymph drainage.They called this type of massage manual lymph drainage because this technique is performed only with the hands.

    It involves applying gentle pressure in rhythmic, gentle, slow circular and spiralling motions over the lymph ducts to activate the lymphatic system and relax the tissue.



    Lymphatic drainage massage does not involve the use of oil.


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  • Therapeutic women's massage

    According to Joseph B. Stephenson, therapeutic massages for women is a sub-area of

    Creative Healing and they are being used with great success by the London-based doctor Dr Gowri Motha.Therapeutic massages for women are gentle, holistic, partial body massages that are specifically designed to meet women‘s needs and restore balance in the body.


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  • Pregnancy massage in lateral position

    Receiving a massage during pregnancy is a mother’s gift to her child and to herself.Pregnancy is a time during which a lot of physical and emotional demands are made of a woman.A gentle massage provided during or after pregnancy offers a soothing opportunity for physical and emotional release.


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  • Aroma massage

    An aromatherapy massage is a gentle relaxing massage that uses traditional massage techniquesbut is performed with less pressure and slow, rhythmic movements.

    The soothing effect of the 100% natural and pure essential oils penetrates through the skin into the tissue and bloodstream.


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  • Key Zone Massage

    Key zone massage or Marnitz Therapy is a special method for working on the musculoskeletal system.It involves working on muscles, tendons and ligaments in the key zones with targeted deep tissue massage techniques to achieve a reflex effect.



  • Esalen® Massage

    The Esalen® Massage, also referred to as ‘The Art of Healing Touch’

    is a gentle technique with a powerful effect

    It is a full body massage that uses high-quality oils.An Esalen® massage involves flowing and integrative stroking movements over the entire length of the body, passive joint movements and deep structural work on muscles and tendons.


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  • Scar removal

    Often chronic conditions and complaints keep returning despite expert treatment and help.This could be due to blocks that make it impossible for the organism to maintain healthy function.In reflexology, practitioners often find that there is scar tissue in the body that blocks energy flow and needs to be resolved.


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  • Drainage and elimination procedures

    Detoxification and cleansing are core TEN methods.

    Cupping is a complementary treatment method that has been practised for thousands of years.

    We offer dry and wet cupping, the Baunscheidt method and facial cupping.


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  • Reflexology

    Reflexology is becoming increasingly more important in alternative medicine.

    In terms of a complementary treatment method, reflexology can be used alongside treatments such as pain therapy and physiotherapy.

    Reflexology on the feet, hands, head and ear can be used in combination with one another or other manual methods.


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  • Moxibustion - also known as moxa

    Moxibustion therapy is a method closely related to acupuncture and, similarly, has its origins in Chinese medicine.However, in contrast to acupuncture, this complementary medicine method is not yet well known in the West.This method can be combined with others.


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  • Alkaline-mineral and honey massage

    Full-body alkaline mineral massage

    This massage is a specialised deacidification method.

    Aimed at increasing lymph flow, the alkaline mineral peeling salt used for the massage contains select precious stone particles. A pure natural base oil promotes detoxification through the skin and excretory organs.


    Honey massage therapy

    Honey massage therapy is a highly efficient detoxification method.

    Its effectiveness is due to the reflex effect and the substances in the honey.It is applied to the back and, in exceptional cases, the joints.It is massaged into the skin through the reflex zones on the back that are linked to the relevant organs.


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