Sports/Remedial Massage

This is an advanced type of massage requiring more knowledge of human anatomy, muscle placement, joint issues and can help prehab and rehab your muscles.

Following a postural assessment and consultation I will devise a treatment to best address your priority areas. Some mobility tests may also help shape the direction of the treatment.

A common misconception is that sports massage is only for athletes. Instead everyone can benefit from this more advanced style of soft tissue therapy. In addition to the fundamentals of massage therapy, sports and remedial massage works with your nervous system to help improve joint mobility, muscle health/recovery and improve the resting length of your muscles.

I will work with you to help you gain the most from your treatment, whether that's improving joint mobility, dealing with chronic pain or helping you train or recover from an event.  

If pure, ‘switch-off’ relaxation is your thing, consider a full body holistic massage. This is a full body treatment, taking into account your individual lifestyle story and will focus on areas designed to induce deep relaxation. 

A mixture of Swedish techniques, including effleurage, petrissage and tapotement will be used with the primary aim of taking the body and mind into the bliss zone! 

I use a mixture of natural beeswax and almond oil base with a blend of essential oils designed to engage and relax your senses.

A 60 mins holistic massage can also be paired with a 30 mins facial, cupping or Indian Head Massage. 

Deep Tissue is a deeper/more targeted treatment using specific techniques to work a bit further into tension areas. I will be using some of the same principle techniques as used in holistic treatments but will  use more of my body weight where appropriate to release those harder-to-target areas

Never bruising but deeply effective. This is a slower and more powerful treatment for those looking for a deeper/stronger treatment.

During pregnancy the body is your hero and now is the optimal time to treat it!

Following a consultation I like to combine a variety of techniques to help you ease into each stage of your pregnancy. 

In addition to focusing on areas that may need some extra care, e.g. lower back, hips, legs and feet, a pregnancy treatment is an excellent way to connect with your baby and feel confident in your body as the baby grows.

This is predominantly a side lying treatment, using a neutral non-essential oil based wax. 
Advanced pregnancy massage uses collaborative techniques to address physical issues to get the best results, utilising some remedial techniques. Effective and relaxing! 

Cupping is an ancient technique that has been widely used around the world to help improve muscle/fascia tightness, decrease pain, improve immunity and aid relaxation and mobility.  

Using a flame to create a partial vacuum in the glass cups,  they are then placed on the body in areas of tension to lift muscle/fascia away from the bones to alleviate tissue tension and give space for the body to heal.

Cupping also activates the lymphatic system and improves areas of congestion by aiding cellular transition and accelerating healing time.

This is a localised pain-free treatment and can be effective treating a wide variety of musculo-skeletal issues across a wide range of age groups. 

This is a wonderfully relaxing treatment that targets muscles of the face, head and neck to improve the appearance of fine lines, reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the complexion. I start on the shoulders to help relieve tension here before moving upwards to the face and neck.

Offering non-invasive facial transformation, this treatment offers a blend of massage techniques plus acupressure point work to relieve muscular tension around the eyes, ears, nose and mouth. A series of pin and stretch knits the fascia upwards to create an overall lifting effect. 

A selection of anti-aging, uplifting and aromatic facial blends that have been created bespoke for this treatment including lavender, frankincense, geranium, petit grain, patchouli and ylang ylang essential oils. Providing anti inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, balancing sebum levels, calming, soothing and helping to induce deep relaxation.

60 mins treatment starts at £70
90 mins treatment starts at £100
This can also be a wonderful 30 minute add-on treatment to any 60 minute full body massage of your choice.

Indian head massage is an ancient treatment focusing on the shoulders, arms, neck and scalp. It’s a fantastic treatment for anyone who is doing a lot of desk work, experiencing frequent headaches, jaw tension and anyone under significant stress. Also as it’s partially clothed it can be a good entry level massage treatment for those new to massage or unable to fully undress due to mobility restriction.

Starting with a deep upper shoulder and neck release I then work up into the neck and head using a blend of massage and tapotment techniques to relieve scalp tension. 

Finally I like to incorporate some facial work to ease any jaw and brow restrictions with the client lying supine (face up) on the couch. 

Please arrive with freshly washed, combed hair if possible. I use massage wax for the skin on the shoulders and neck but no oils will be placed directly on the head itself.

60 mins treatment starts at £70
90 mins treatment starts at £105

I spent 16months working as part of the complementary therapists team at St Christopher’s hospice in Sydenham. This invaluable experience gave me first hand experience of working with a wide variety of clients presenting with a variety of different symptoms and concerns. 

Working with outpatients at a clinic and also clients in bed on the ward, I learnt how to adapt massage treatments taking into consideration a client’s treatment plan and various cancer advancements.

Lighter considered touch had hugely beneficial results on improving a client’s well being, lifting mood, decreasing anxiety and aches and pains and in some cases reducing breathlessness. 

I also learnt here how different massage techniques can positively affect scar healing and visibility. 

Used as part of sports or remedial treatments, Kinesio tape has a multitude of benefits and can treat/support a wide range of conditions. 

Depending on how the tape is placed upon the fascia, it can either facilitate or inhibit over-active or under-active muscles. The tape is completely hypo-allergenic and drug free and can help elongate the effects of a treatment up to a week afterwards. It also helps reduce swelling and speeds up injury recovery times.

It can be used as a postural tool as well as to aid with common injuries including plantar-fasciitis, inversion sprains of the ankle, tennis elbow, lower back strain/ache, SIJ compression, neck and shoulder issues.