Massage
Maria Caldaralo
Massage Therapist & Yoga Instructor
200hr TTC with Still Flowing
60hr children’s yoga with Helen Clare
Level 3 sports massage with Truro College (VCTC)
Level 4 sports massage with Cornwall college (also VCTC)
Diploma in Bamboo Massage (training solutions via Cornwall college)
I trained as a Sports Massage Therapist with Cornwall College mainly planning to expand my knowledge of anatomy so I could better teach my yoga classes. Straight away I realized how much I loved this approach to body work, and decided to continue study and complete my Level 4 qualification as well. I also have a qualification in Bamboo Massage, which uses similar techniques to sports but with warmed bamboo sticks instead of hands, and offer deep tissue treatments as well. These can both be very deep and relaxing massages.
Types of massage.
A sports massage treats not only the muscles, but also the other soft tissues in the body, such as tendons and fascia. This form of massage will generally focus on a specific area that needs treatment, where as a deep tissue massage is more general and could be a full body massage. A deep tissue massage is good for relieving tensions and general pain. A sports massage is usually more specific and can also be used to rehabilitate after an injury has healed. Sports massage will suit anyone looking for the treatment of injuries or repetitive sprains and strains. Bamboo massage is a sort of combination of the two, a deep tissue treatment combined with some of the techniques of sports, such as trigger point therapy, and using warmed bamboo sticks instead of your hands. This can be a very deep treatment and I often like to combine hands and bamboo during these sessions.