Frequently Asked Questions

Skincare

• What is a certified organic skincare product?
• Who certifies organic skincare products?
• Are certified organic products better for you?
• How do I tell a genuine organic skincare product?

Treatments

• What qualifications do the therapists have?
• What are the benefits of massage?
• What are muscular knots and how are they formed?
• How often should I receive a massage?
• When should I not get a massage?
• What are the benefits of pre-natal massage?
• What is reflexology and what can it treat?
• What is reiki and what are the benefits of this treatment?
• What can I expect to feel during a Reiki treatment?

What is a certified Organic skincare product?

A certified organic skincare product is 100% natural, and contains between 70 to 95% of ingredients from organic cultivation.

Who certifies organic skincare products?

Antipodes is certified organic by AgriQuality Ltd. This is an independent government regulatory body which is the leading provider of food safety and bio-security services in the southern hemisphere.

Balm Balm is certified by the Soil Association, UK's leading organic organization, Soil Association standards are recognized to exceed statutory organic standards, such as those set by the European Union, and the UK government.

Druide is certified by ECOCERT This certification is based on strict controls of the ingredients used as well as of the production process. It ensures that a minimum of 95% of the ingredients are of natural origin and that the products contain absolutely no synthetic fragrances, no synthetic dyes, no silicones nor glycols. Ecocert is the European leading certification body for organic products, and works in more than eighty countries worldwide.

Are certified organic skincare products better for you?

Yes! Because only premium ingredients are used that are cultivated without artificial pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, synthetic fragrances, no synthetic dyes, no silicones nor glycols. You know you are using products that are as close to Mother Nature as possible!

How do I tell a genuine organic skincare product?

Many brands use the term ‘organic’ as a way to market their products. These other brands use the words ‘made with organic ingredients’ on the front of their packaging – but they often use synthetically derived or other synthetic ingredients, falling far short of any organic standard!

Look out for the certified logo, which only brands that meet all the strict standards are allowed to display on their product.

What qualifications do the therapists have?

All therapists are fully trained to a very high standards and hold an ITEC qualification for massage therapy.

ITEC is an international examination board offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.

ITEC has ensured that best practice in the work place has been reflected in the syllabus for each qualification and each has been linked to the relevant job role, as well as ensuring that the syllabus reflects the required level of knowledge and skill needed for a practicing therapist.

Some of our therapists also have a CIDESCO diploma which is the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of esthetics and beauty therapy.

What are the benefits of Massage?

• • Improves the skin colour and tone by boosting circulation.
• • Helps to remove lactic acid and toxins from the muscles reducing pain, tenderness stiffness and fatigue.
• • Reduces stress and improves health. In Ireland today, research shows that 75% of disease is caused by stress.
• • Reduces swelling, which is caused by too much fluid in the cells, and reduces cellulite and lumpiness.
• • Boosts immunity by improving production and distribution of antibodies and lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
• • Improves muscular balance and thus skeletal alignment (contracted muscles can pull bones out of alignment).
• • Helps relieve the pain associated with muscular knots (trigger points). With regular massages the knots can loosen up extensively and often be removed.

At Priya you can feel the benefits of doing a course of massages with special deals that are available all year round, mini course-pay for 3 (get 3rd half price) Full course-pay for 5 (get 6th Free)

CLICK HERE for More information on the physiological and psychological benefits of massage.

What are Muscular knots and how are they formed?

Muscle knots are areas in the muscle, which have been actively, rather then passively in use. The area of the muscle that has knotted has been tensing even when you may think you are relaxed. This causes an adhesion, a lump, a bump or an un-smooth area in the muscle. This could be due to stress, poor posture, nutritional deficiencies, strain or over-exertion. Surgically removing a portion of muscle knot has led to the discovery of unusual deposits of protein in the tissue.

Knots are also known as trigger points. There are active and latent trigger points. Active trigger points cause pain and will refer pain and tenderness to other areas of the body when pressure is applied. Latent trigger points are only painful when compressed. These are the cause of stiff joints and restricted motion.

When pressure is professionally applied, sometimes over a course of treatments the knots will start to loosen up disappear. Regular massages and stretching throughout the day helps relieve the pain associated with muscular knots.

How often should I receive a massage?

The answer here depends on the reasons for receiving the massage. If a client comes for some injury relief, and to relieve chronic tightness that is interfering with their daily lives in some way, weekly sessions may be necessary for a while to build on each session's improvement in their relief and healing. For those who use massage as preventive care and managing the daily stress in their lives, once a month is about the norm. They may shorten the time between massages during stressful periods. Some come more often just because they enjoy it that much.

At Priya you can feel the benefits of doing a course of massages with special deals that are available all year round, Mini course-pay for 3 (get 3rd half price) Full course-pay for 5 (get 6th Free)

When should I not get a massage?

There are several contraindications for receiving a massage. If you have any of the following conditions, you should not get a massage:

• • Fever
• • Any type of infectious disease
• • Systemic infections
• • Severe cold
• • Fracture, bleeding, burns or other acute injury
• • Liver and kidney diseases
• • Blood clot
• • Pregnancy-induced diabetes, toxemia, preeclampsia/eclampsia
• • High blood pressure (unless under control with medication)
• • Heart disease
• • Cancer (unless approved by your doctor)
• • Open skin lesions or sores (therapist may work around them if localized)

What are the benefits of pre-natal massage?

Pregnancy is a time when nerves are pinched, joints are strained, muscles are stretched, among other things. Massage therapy can be an excellent way to alleviate some of these discomforts

Some of the benefits would include: Relaxation, emotional support& nurturing touch.

Reduction of nervous tension, back pain, sciatic pain, and leg cramps

Reduced stress, fatigue, & insomnia. Improved blood flow, reduced swelling in feet and hands.

At Priya you can feel the benefits of doing a course of pre-natal massages(from 2nd trimester, right up to due date) with special deals that are available all year round, Mini course-pay for 3 (get 3rd half price) Full course-pay for 5 (get 6th Free)

What is Reflexology and what can it treat?

Reflexology has been practised for thousands of years. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet that correspond to all glands, organs, parts and systems of the body. Applying pressure to these reflex areas, using the thumb, finger and hand will result in the reduction of stress which promotes physiological changes in the body. Reflexology can treat:

• • Stress.
• • Migraine.
• • Sinus problems.
• • Back problems.
• • Breathing problems.
• • Hormonal imbalances.
• • Digestive disorders.
• • Circulatory problems.

At Priya you can feel the benefits of doing a course of reflexology with special deals that are available all year round, Mini course-pay for 3 (get 3rd half price) Full course-pay for 5 (get 6th Free)

What is reiki and what are the benefits of this treatment?

Reiki is a gentle but powerful hands on healing art. It helps restore balance and harmony to the mind and body. The energy involved in Reiki healing is the universal energy that surrounds all life. We cannot see this energy without technical assistance because it operates on a frequency that is too fast for the naked eye to see. The Reiki energy flows freely through us when we are open to receive it.

Reiki can have many benefits such as:

• • Helps boost the immune system
• • Empowers energy levels
• • Enhances self-confidence levels
• • Reduces stress
• • Helps in the grieving process
• • Compliments conventional therapies
• • Benefits chronic and acute medical conditions



At Priya you can feel the benefits of doing a course of reiki with special deals that are available all year round, Mini course-pay for 3 (get 3rd half price) Full course-pay for 5 (get 6th Free)

What can I expect to feel during a Reiki treatment?

Reiki presents itself according to how an individual needs to perceive it. Some people feel sensations such as heat, tingling or coolness. Each area in the body may perceive the energy in different ways. Many people do not experience the sensations mentioned, but go into a deep state of relaxation, most people may fall asleep during Reiki treatments.