Massage Therapies
Experience holistic renewal connecting mind, body & spirit.
Escape the everyday & find deep relaxation at The Buddha Bar, a Newtown icon & massage destination.
We offer a comprehensive range of massage styles, from Remedial & Deep Tissue to Ayurvedic, Swedish & Pregnancy.
Our experienced therapists cater to your individual needs, promoting stress relief, improved circulation & overall well-being.
Hello to a new but very ancient therapy, hot oil head & body massage to nourish, restore and rejuvenate.
Ayurvedic
Abhyanga
Massage
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Abhyanga:
The ancient Ayurvedic therapy of Abhyanga, brings deep rest, rejuvenation and relaxation throughout a full-body hot oil massage.
Empathy and gentle touch facilitates expert healing for clients allowing a deep connection to their true essence, well-being and health consciousness.An activating head massage stimulates the nervous system and nourishment begins by lathering the whole body in hot oil and applying a sweeping, vigorous and rhythmic massage tailored to the client’s unique constitution and imbalances.
The massage activates the body’s Marma points holding a concentrated life-force energy, bringing harmony and balance.
Regular Abhyanga massage:
Stimulates and strengthens the lymphatic system.
Improves immunity and increases stamina.
Enhances blood circulation.
Calms the nervous system and mind.
Promotes flexibility, regenerates the muscles, tissues and joints and corrects injuries.
Gives softness and lustre to the skin.
Enhance positive microbiology in your body.
Detoxifies the gastrointestinal tract for proper elimination.
Increases oxytocin - the loving, bonding and anti-anxiety hormone.
Remedial
Massage
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Remedial Massage uses various techniques to help relieve symptoms associated with injury & stress. This popular massage soothes tired aching muscles & is highly effective for treating headaches, back pain & sporting injuries.
Remedial Massage increases blood circulation by relaxing, lengthening & releasing holding patterns in layers of muscle tissue.
Ayurvedic
Massage
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Based on the traditional Indian science of Ayurveda & by using beautiful warm oils, Ayurvedic massage reduces muscle tension, relieves stress and balances energy levels.
Shirodhara
Ayurvedic
Massage
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Shirodhara is the pouring of warm nourishing herbal oil onto the body which is then massaged in a specific sequence including massage of the Marma, (vital points or junctions in the body) grounding & balancing bring a wonderful rejuvenation.
Deep Tissue
Massage
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Deep tissue massage aids in the treatment of musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries.
It involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and connective tissues, helping to break up scar tissue following an injury and reduce tension in muscle and tissue.
Swedish
Massage
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Swedish Massage is based on European & Oriental techniques & knowledge of modern anatomy & physiology.
The strokes & manipulations are each conceived as having a specific therapeutic benefit.
This massage helps muscle strain, increases circulation, stimulates the skin & nervous system by soothing the nerves.
It reduces emotional & physical stress, & is suggested in a regular program for stress management.
Relaxation
Massage
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Our skilled therapists can tailor a lovely personalised relaxation treatment specifically for your needs to restore the energy flow & create a wholeness of mind, body & spirit.
Sports
Massage
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Sports massage is focused and systematic, targeting muscles that are used in a specific sport. This massage uses various techniques to decrease muscle pain and improve recovery, as well as improve overall range of motion and flexibility to support safe and effective movement.
Reflexology
Massage
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Reflexology facilitates the body's self-healing process. Reflex points that can be found in the feet, hands, face & ears all relate to different parts of the body using zone therapy & meridian lines.
These points respond to pressure, stimulating the body's natural healing process to rebalance & repair ailments such as muscle and skeletal pain, headaches, digestive problems, menopause symptoms, pregnancy care and stress.
Restorative
Massage
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Restorative massage is a blend of relaxation massage and modified deep tissue massage catered to a client's needs. The focus and goal is to restore balance to the whole body.
Indian Head
Massage
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The Indian head massage will use a unique Ayurvedic oil blend and techniques that stimulates and condition your scalp and hair. This deeply relaxing treatment is designed to revive your energy centres and relieve tension.
Aromatherapy
Massage
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Aromatherapy massage combines the power of essential oils with massage therapy, benefitting both the mind and the body.
Fragrant essential oils with unique properties are applied to the skin, and these essential oils impart benefits to both your mind and your body, including improving your mood, alleviating pain and detoxifying your body.
Hot Stone
Massage
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Hot Stone Massage
This ancient therapy, a luxurious experience uses both physical & metaphysical energies to balance the mind, body & spirit.
Hot stones are placed on the client's key energy points of the body to improve the flow of energy, on areas needing treatment, including the back, legs, arms or feet. Additionally, the stones are held by the massage therapist and massaged into the muscle acting as an extension of their hands.
Through the heat and movement, the stones stimulate blood flow in the circulatory system. Stone massages also ease muscle pain, muscle tension and spasms, by reducing inflammation and relaxing the muscles, through a combination of both the heat and movement experience during the practice to access deeper tissues.
Pregnancy
Massage
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Massage during pregnancy has a number of benefits:
*Deep state of relaxation.
*Assists in normalising all the body systems.
*Brings relief from muscle tension & cramping.
*Helps with mood swings.
*Tones & strengthens the immune system.
Massage during pregnancy is a wonderful gift for the mother & her unborn baby.
Our therapists specialise in pre & post-natal massage insuring you are comfortable & receive the best treatment possible.
Kahuna
Massage
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Kahuna is an ancient Hawaiian mind-body-soul experience where the practitioner dances with & around your body using flowing movements.
This massage can bring about physical & emotional release, self-awareness, energy rebalancing by using music, breath, voice & energy flow.
The practitioner uses hands, forearms & elbow to massage your physical body & aura, providing deep relaxation to your muscles & peace to your mind.
Lomi Lomi
Massage
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Lomi Lomi is an ancient Hawaiian technique to restoring love, health & healing through massage.
It is a sacred experience, as the therapist focuses on pure thought, love & breath, a deep cleansing takes place.
This fluid & rhythmic treatment encourages lymphatic drainage & energy re-balancing.
The massage works to open your heart using hands, breath, rhythm and energy flow. A beautiful treatment.
Esalen
Massage
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The principles of Esalen use long strokes moving slowly across the whole body, focusing on cultivating the correct quality of touch, as well as sensing for receptivity & resistance in the muscles.
This style of massage combined with simplicity, stillness & silence directly affects the nervous system resulting in a deep state of relaxation.
Lymphatic
Drainage Massage
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The Vodder method of lymphatic drainage stimulates the body's ability to cleanse itself of toxins & cellular debris.
Benefits include clearing the skin, reducing cellulite deposits & boosting circulation & digestion.
This gentle treatment can speed recovery from illness & assist in reducing fluid retention & menstrual symptoms.
Oncology Support
Massage
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Oncology massage offers support in any stage of the journey of all cancer treatments.
We offer complete rest & relaxation in a treatment to aid the body's recovery from medical procedures & to help alleviate symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, fatigue & pain.
A combination of gentle techniques such as lymphatic, reflexology & reiki to assistthe body in recovery & rest.
Understanding the financial commitments & stresses of going through oncology treatments, we provide discounts for pre-paid regular treatment plans.
“The Mix” Hybrid Massages
A wonderful mix of bespoke natural therapies.
Bliss Massage &
Hot Stone
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Two blissful hours. Enjoy calming herbal tea then Ancient Stone Soother followed by a gorgeous ninety minute massage of your choice.
Hot Stone Soother
This ancient therapy, a luxurious experience uses both physical & metaphysical energies to balance the mind, body & spirit.
Hot stones are placed on the client's key energy points of the body to improve the flow of energy, on areas needing treatment, including the back, legs, arms or feet. Additionally, the stones are held by the massage therapist and massaged into the muscle acting as an extension of their hands.
Through the heat and movement, the stones stimulate blood flow in the circulatory system. Stone massages also ease muscle pain, muscle tension and spasms, by reducing inflammation and relaxing the muscles, through a combination of both the heat and movement experience during the practice to access deeper tissues.
Bliss Massage
90 mins
& Foot Detox
30 mins
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Two blissful hours. Enjoy calming herbal tea with a thirty minute Foot Detox followed by a gorgeous ninety minute massage.
Kahuna
Massage
90 mins &
Energy Healing
30 mins
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Kahuna Massage 90 mins
Kahuna Massage is an ancient Hawaiian mind-body-soul experience where the practitioner uses flowing movements, bringing about physical & emotional release, self-awareness, energy rebalancing by using music, breath, voice & energy flow.
The practitioner uses hands, forearms & elbow to massage your physical body & aura, providing deep relaxation to your muscles & peace to your mind.
Energy Healing 30 mins
Physical, emotional and psychological trauma impacts the functionality of energy systems (chakras) and vice versa.
Allowing energetic space to flow freely throughout the body creates vibrant health, unblocking traumas, toxins, prolonged stress and muscular constrictions that disturb the energy flow in our bodies.
Holistic Energy healing activates the body's inherent ability to heal itself.
Ayurvedic
Massage
60 mins & Ritual Facial
60 mins
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60 minute Ayurvedic Ritual Facial & 60 minute Massage
Our Ritual Facial combines exotic Ayurvedic spices, herbs & plant extracts to awaken your senses & nourish your skin.
You will experience natural herbal oils, cleansers, scrubs, masks and creams followed by our signature Mukha Marma massage.
This facial massage addresses vital energy points around the face to balance & ease stress, leaving you feeling radiant & deeply relaxed.
Ayurvedic Massage
Based on the traditional Indian science of Ayurveda & by using beautiful warm oils, Ayurvedic massage reduces muscle tension, relieves stress and balances energy levels.
Ayurvedic
Massage &
Detox Scrub
90 mins
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This full body treatment begins with a dry body brush to remove dead skin cells and stimulate the lymphatic system.
A luxurious body scrub is applied to exfoliate and nourish your skin, revealing a glowing, fresh skin.
Ayurvedic herbal oil is massaged into your skin to stimulate circulation and leave your skin feeling smooth and supple.
Indian Head
Massage &
Foot Detox
60 mins
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Foot Detox
This treatment begins with an invigorating foot soak combining Himalayan rock salts and essential oils.
As you sit back and enjoy one of our detoxifying teas, an exfoliating scrub and Marma point foot massage will relieve the tension in your tired feet.
Indian Head Massage
The Indian head massage uses a unique Ayurvedic oil blend and techniques that stimulates and condition your scalp and hair. This deeply relaxing treatment is designed to revive your energy centres and relieve tension.
Remedial
Massage &
Reiki Healing
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Reiki
A Japanese energy healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
The 'laying on hands' is based on the idea that unseen 'life force energy' flows through the body giving us life.
Low energy causes illness & stress. High energy creates happiness & good health.
Holistic Reiki treats the body, emotions, mind & spirit for relaxation, peace, security & wellbeing.
Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage uses various techniques to help relieve symptoms associated with injury & stress.
This popular massage soothes tired aching muscles & is highly effective for treating headaches, back pain & sporting injuries.
Remedial Massage increases blood circulation by relaxing, lengthening & releasing holding patterns in layers of muscle tissue.
Remedial
Massage &
Energy Healing
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Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage uses various techniques to help relieve symptoms associated with injury & stress.
This popular massage soothes tired aching muscles & is highly effective for treating headaches, back pain & sporting injuries.
Remedial Massage increases blood circulation by relaxing, lengthening & releasing holding patternsin layers of muscle tissue.
Energy Healing
Physical, emotional and psychological trauma impacts the functionality of energy systems (chakras) and vice versa.
Allowing energetic space to flow freely throughout the body creates vibrant health, unblocking traumas, toxins, prolonged stress and muscular constrictions that disturb the energy flow in our bodies.
Holistic Energy healing activates the body's inherent ability to heal itself.
Rejuvenation
Indulgence
150 mins
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This luxurious package promises to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit.
Beginning with the a relaxing foot soak of essential oils, flowers and Himalyan Salt whilst enjoying a herbal detox tea.
Next a Rasayana (meaning Rejuvenation in Sanskrit) foot massage with a detox scrub then a foot massage on the marma points. Next, a one hour massage of either Ayurvedic, Esalen, Lymphatic Drainage or Remedial – the choice is yours!
The last hour of this soothing package is a one hour Ayurvedic Ritual facial (see Facial description). Finishing with a Aura protection spray misted over you for energetic cleansing.