Treatments
Holistic Massage Therapy
Restoring Balance from the Inside Out
At Brighton Massage, we see wellness as something deeper than just the absence of pain — it’s about how you feel in your body, your mind, and your daily life. Our Holistic Massage Therapy is designed to support your whole system, creating space for physical ease, emotional clarity, and a renewed sense of calm.
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This isn’t a cookie-cutter treatment. Each session is thoughtfully shaped around your individual needs — whether you’re feeling run down, holding onto emotional tension, or simply seeking a moment to reconnect and reset. With Michael, The Muscle Mechanic, you receive more than a massage — you experience intentional care that meets you where you are.
What Sets Our Holistic Massage Apart?
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A Responsive, Whole-Body Experience
Your treatment draws from a wide palette of techniques — from flowing Swedish strokes and deeper structural work to reflexology, aromatherapy, and energy balancing. Every element is chosen to respond to how you're feeling on the day — physically, emotionally, and energetically — allowing for a fully personalised experience.
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Calm for the Nervous System, Clarity for the Mind
This massage is designed to gently unwind the stress that sits not just in your muscles, but in your breath, your thoughts, and your nervous system. Using slow, grounded touch, essential oils, and gentle breath-work, the session creates a soothing reset that lingers long after you leave the treatment room.
Supporting the Mind-Body Connection
Often, physical tension is deeply connected to how we process stress, emotion, and daily life. This style of massage helps you let go of what your body has been holding — whether it’s a tight jaw, a heavy chest, or restless thoughts — and invites a deeper integration of mind and body.
Sports Massage Therapy
Targeted Support for a Body in Motion
At Brighton Massage, we believe that true physical vitality is built on a foundation of balance, resilience, and mindful recovery. Our Sports Massage Therapy is not just about performance — it's about helping your body move freely, recover fully, and feel at ease in every stride, stretch, and breath.
This is not a standard protocol. Each session is uniquely tailored to your body’s needs — whether you’re training hard, dealing with a recurring issue, or simply feeling the wear and tear of a busy, active life. With Michael, The Muscle Mechanic, your treatment is designed with intention, care, and precision.
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So, What Makes Our Sports Massage Different?
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A Bespoke, Body-Aware Approach
Your massage is thoughtfully crafted around your lifestyle, physical demands, and recovery goals. Drawing on a versatile toolbox — including deep tissue therapy, trigger point release, myofascial work, active release techniques, and PNF stretching — Michael adapts each session to meet your body exactly where it is, and help guide it back to balance.
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Restoration, Prevention, and Flow
Whether you're preparing for an event, recovering from an injury, or managing stress-related tension, this massage works holistically to increase mobility, ease inflammation, and support natural healing. It’s not just about treating symptoms — it's about nurturing long-term resilience and keeping you moving with strength and ease.
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Listening Hands, Informed Touch
Michael combines in-depth anatomical knowledge with a deeply intuitive approach, locating areas of imbalance, releasing held tension, and re-aligning your body so it functions in harmony. It's bodywork with purpose — precise, grounded, and deeply supportive.
Hot Stone Massage
Melt Tension, Restore Calm
At Brighton Massage, we know that the healing power of touch can be amplified by heat — and that’s exactly what hot stone massage offers. This deeply soothing treatment combines traditional massage techniques with the penetrating warmth of smooth basalt stones, easing tension, calming the nervous system, and encouraging full-body relaxation.
Whether you're carrying stress in your shoulders, tension in your back, or just need a moment of deep stillness, hot stone massage offers a nurturing way to reconnect with your body and unwind from the inside out.
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What to Expect from a Hot Stone Massage
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Warmth that Works Deep
The stones, usually made of volcanic basalt, are heated to a therapeutic temperature and placed strategically along the spine, hands, feet, or other key areas. The gentle heat softens muscle tissue, increases circulation, and helps the body release deeply held tension.
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Massage that Moves with Intention
Your therapist may use the stones in hand as part of flowing massage strokes — combining techniques like effleurage, kneading, and gentle friction to melt muscle tightness. The heat allows for deeper work without the discomfort that sometimes comes with intense pressure.
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Blending Techniques for a Tailored Experience
Each session is adapted to your needs. From gentle pressure to focused muscle work, your therapist will integrate heat with techniques that support your physical and emotional well-being — including myofascial release or deeper tissue work if needed.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle Detox for Body and Mind
At Brighton Massage, we understand that not all healing happens through deep pressure — sometimes, it’s the lightest touch that brings the most profound results. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmic treatment that works with your body’s natural lymphatic system to reduce swelling, support detoxification, and restore inner balance.
Unlike traditional massage, MLD doesn’t focus on muscles. Instead, it targets the delicate lymphatic vessels just beneath the skin, helping your body clear waste and fluid buildup for a sense of lightness, clarity, and well-being.
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What Makes MLD Unique?
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A Light, Therapeutic Touch
Using soft, precise movements, your therapist gently stimulates lymph flow toward the body’s natural drainage points — like the neck, armpits, and groin. These strokes are feather-light but highly effective, supporting circulation without compressing the fragile lymphatic vessels.
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Movements That Follow the Flow
Each technique — from soft circular motions to gentle "pumping" patterns — is carefully applied to guide stagnant fluid back into circulation. Sessions often include breathwork to activate the diaphragm, further supporting internal fluid movement and relaxation.
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A Focus on Whole-Body Rebalancing
This treatment isn’t just for swelling — it supports your immune system, enhances skin health, and encourages a calm, grounded nervous system response.
