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*All treatments are PolyVagal and trauma informed and are consent-led*
Therapeutic Thai Massage (no oil)
Rooted in the northern Thai tradition of Chiang Mai and the family lineage of my teacher Therdchai Chumphoopong, this form of Thai massage is sometimes described as assisted yoga or applied Hatha yoga. It is performed with the client fully clothed, without oil and either on a cushioned floor or on a massage table. It focuses on enhancing body awareness by facilitating better sensing and processing of your internal states (known as interoception), improving the mechanics of your own body for better flexibility, range of motion and muscle suppleness. It is an incredibly grounding, well-rounded and restorative style of massage that works the muscles along the Sen energy lines. In Thai massage, the therapist uses a combination of stretches, rocking, chopping, compressions and their own body and body weight to achieve the desired results. The therapist guides the client through several positions which makes it a very dynamic and collaborative style of massage. Most people will benefit from a Thai massage but it’ll feel particularly good to those who want to reconnect with their bodies and those who enjoy strong pressure, need to stretch or improve their flexibility.
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Swedish Relaxation Massage
Also known as classic massage, Swedish massage is the most widely recognised form of massage in the Western world. Developed in the 1800s by a Swedish practitioner and influenced by ancient techniques, it uses calm, slow, gliding strokes with oil to relax the body and ease tension. This treatment helps relieve muscular fatigue, stiffness, and soreness, while also supporting greater flexibility and mobility. It encourages a state of deep rest, helping to down-regulate the nervous system and bring you into a calmer, more peaceful state of being.
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Relax+ Aromatherapy Massage
This massage uses warm oil infused with essential oils chosen to match your state on the day and is offered with slow, flowing strokes that encourage deep rest. When used intentionally, essential oils may support relaxation, reduce muscular tension, improve sleep, or enhance alertness, depending on the properties of the plant and the individual’s state. Over time, scent can also reinforce positive body memories, helping the client associate treatment with safety and connection.
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Deep Tissue Massage
In a deep tissue session, I bring together safety, pressure, pacing, precision and clear communication to create the experience of deep work. Deep pressure is a subjective sensation and not simply the amount of force being applied. My modern, research informed approach moves away from outdated ideas that deep tissue massage breaks up adhesions or releases knots or requires increasingly intense pressure to be effective. The goal is to support your nervous system so it can ease protective tension patterns and allow your muscles to relax more comfortably. Many techniques feel similar to classic Swedish massage, with a slower pace, more sustained contact and focused attention on areas that need extra care. This approach can be especially supportive if you are dealing with a stiff neck or upper back, lower back discomfort, tight legs, sore shoulders or post exercise soreness known as DOMS. Deep tissue work should never feel painful or overwhelming and we will work together to find the right pressure for your body. Current research shows that more pressure does not provide better results or create structural changes in tissues. What matters most is a balanced and responsive approach that your body can relax into.
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Sports Massage
This type of oily massage helps to prevent injury, supports the rehabilitation process following an injury and can act as a warm up/cool down for a sports ‘event’. Whether you're running a marathon, jogging, doing pilates or 'just' going for a long walk, a sports massage could make a world of difference to your fitness capabilities, recovery perception, performance potential and flexibility of joints and muscle.
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The Light Touch (no oil)
A slow, rhythmic and deeply soothing treatment using the same techniques as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). This featherlight, skin-stretching touch encourages subtle shifts in the body, inviting softness, space, and quiet internal movement. Especially suited to those drawn to minimal, precise touch over deep pressure and those who may be experiencing hypersensitivity to touch.
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This exclusive 120-minute treatment is designed to gently guide you toward a state of peacefulness, embodied awareness, and deep connection between mind and body. The session begins with yogic breathing to help you arrive fully in your body and down-regulate the nervous system. You’ll then receive a head-to-toe massage using warm, fragrant Ayurvedic oils and creams. Throughout, you’ll be invited to stay present with your breath, allowing your body to soften and your awareness to deepen. The session ends in shavasana, giving you time to integrate, process, and fully absorb the experience of the past two hours.
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Active Listening Massage
You will experience the full benefits of a Swedish relaxing massage, along with the benefit of being able to confidentially express how you are feeling and to talk about what is on your mind, free from judgement or expectations. The 60 minute session will allow you to talk at your own pace while I ask open questions that will you support you in expressing your feelings and thoughts. This type of massage combines my skills as a touch therapist with over 10 years of experience working in therapeutic active listening services including for Rethink Mental Illness, Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care.
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Head & Face Massage
My head and face massages incorporate principles from traditional Indian and Chinese Medicine systems. The head contains all the sense organs and several important acupressure points, making it a great place to start when you come in for a treatment. It is particularly helpful if you’ve been struggling with overthinking, rushing thoughts or “brain fog”. Head and face massage often reduces the frequency of headaches, encourages hair growth by boosting blood circulation to the scalp and improves sleep. I typically use rosemary or coconut oil for the head, though you’re welcome to request a different oil or opt for a dry massage. For the face, I usually work with a saffron-infused cream from India, but a scent-free oil or dry massage is also available if preferred. Each session ends with a gentle Gua Sha routine using a jade stone and a light layer of jojoba oil to support lymphatic flow and relaxation.
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Heating Foot Massage
Your feet carry you everywhere and sometimes they just need extra attention. Experience the heating properties of Wong To Yick Wood Lock Medicated Oil (camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate and turpine oil) and Tiger Balm to provide extra warmth to your feet, ankles and calves during a relaxing foot massage. A hot wet compress will be applied to your feet at the beginning of each session to enhance your overall experience.
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Oncology Relaxation Massage
Swedish massage can make a huge difference when you're going through such a difficult time and it can help restore a better relationship with your body. I am trained by Cancer Support Scotland to adjust your treatments in line with your medical history, clinical care plan and personal preference. This includes alleviating pain and discomfort of surgical scar tissue or other treatment side effects – as well as providing relief from the emotional and physical symptoms of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Individuals who have had massages during cancer treatments have reported a range of positive outcomes such as improved sleep, better quality of life, improvement in mental capacity and alertness, ease of movement and relaxation (Cancer Council NSW, 2014). More information about massage and cancer can be found on Cancer Research UK’s website.
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Introduction to Embodied Touch
If you are curious about the benefits of touch but feel unsure or anxious about receiving it, this gentle and collaborative session can be a good place to start. It also suits those who want to explore therapeutic touch in a positive and embodied way. We will begin with a conversation about your motivations and any boundaries you would like me to know about. You will have space to reflect on where and how you might like to receive touch and we will take things step by step. You might choose to remain fully clothed, receive touch on areas that do not involve direct skin contact or begin with something simple like hand or foot massage. Both oil based and dry massage options are available. More information about this type of treatment can be found in this blog post.
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Don’t know which treatment to choose?
Don’t worry - while treatments are listed in categories, my approach is always integrative. I blend techniques to suit your individual needs, so there’s no pressure to choose the “right” treatment in advance. You’re welcome to simply book the length of time that suits you, and we can decide together on the day what will best support you.
Tailoring things your way
All my treatments are trauma informed, consent-led and completely tailored to you. You’re in charge of what body parts we focus on, the pressure, the length of the treatment, the music, the lighting and the temperature (including electric blanket). I also have various pillows, cushions and blankets to make you as comfortable as possible. My priority is your sense of safety.
Already included
If you’re having an oil massage, you’ll be able to choose from a range of oils such as grapeseed, coconut, jojoba, olive, and more. You’re welcome to request your preferred oil or one suited to your skin type. Please note: some oils may stain, so avoid wearing valuable clothing. Herbal balms can also be applied to areas of tension to help boost circulation, if desired.
First time and/or have questions?
If you’ve never had a massage before then please read this page. More information, including on the benefits of massage therapy can be found in the FAQ's page.
Want your massage at home?
That can be arranged! All my treatments can be performed at the client’s home. If you’d prefer to have your treatment at home, please get in touch via email. Note that a call out fee of £25 applies for distances up to 6 miles and £30 for distances up to 10 miles. Distances of more than 10 miles can be arranged on request for a fee.
Add-ons:
You can add the below items to your session when you check-out. Please note some add-ons don’t apply to certain types of treatments.
Fire Cupping*: + £5
Liu Pa Guan and Zhou Pa Guan are two Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) fire suction cupping techniques used to relieve pain and inflammation, muscle stiffness, improve blood flow, decrease muscle tightness and increase the range of motion. TCM cupping also works with meridians in order to improve the circulation of Qi (氣) within the body. Cupping isn’t painful and most people find it very relaxing and soothing. Please note you will have marks on your body following cupping therapy which will disappear roughly within 6 days.
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*This add-on does not apply to Thai massage or The Light Touch massage.
Essential Oils add-on: + £3
You can request essential oils as part of your session. You are welcome to choose a favourite scent or we can select an oil together based on its known properties and how it can support what you are working with.
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Ayurvedic Medicated Oils*: + £3
Traditional Indian medicine oils are medicated with potent herbs. I work mostly with four different oils and I will be able to advise you on which is best for the desired effect. The oils I work with are Narayan, Neelibhringadi, Brahmi and Karpooradi. Note that not all Ayurvedic oils are vegan so please let me know if you are vegan so I can choose the correct one for you
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*This add-on does not apply to Thai massage, The Light Touch massage or the Relax+ Aromatherapy massage which already includes essential oils. Book Now.
Aromatherapy Hot Compress add-on: + £5
An aromatherapy hot compress is an effective way to treat and alleviate muscular aches and pains, sprains and strains, headaches, bruises and reduce inflammation, especially when done simultaneously with a massage treatment. I will add a few drops of essential oils to a bowl of hot water and soak a cloth in the solution. Because of the attention compresses require, I recommend that you add them to treatments lasting 90 minutes or more.
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Head & Face Massage add-on: free*
My head and face massages draw on principles from traditional Indian and Chinese medicine systems. The head contains all the sense organs and several important acupressure points which makes it a great place to begin if you have been experiencing overthinking, rushing thoughts or a sense of fogginess. This treatment often reduces the frequency of headaches, encourages healthy hair growth by improving circulation to the scalp and supports deeper and more restful sleep. I usually work with rosemary or coconut oil for the head, though you are welcome to request a different oil or choose a dry massage if preferred. For the face I normally use a saffron infused cream from India. A plain scent or oil free option is also available. Each session ends with a gentle Gua Sha routine using a jade stone and a light layer of jojoba oil to support lymphatic flow and relaxation.
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*This add-on is complimentary and will be incorporated into the length of your booked session.
Heating Foot Massage add-on: free*
Your feet carry you everywhere and sometimes they just need extra attention. Experience the heating properties of Wong To Yick Wood Lock Medicated Oil (camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate and turpine oil) and Tiger Balm to provide extra warmth to your feet, ankles and calves during a relaxing foot massage. A hot wet compress will be applied to your feet at the beginning of each session to enhance your overall experience.
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*This add-on is complimentary and will be incorporated into the length of your booked session.
Energy giving: free*
If your body is calling for energy support at any point in your session, you are welcome to ask. I offer Reiki blended with a family lineage of energy giving that I grew up with. This is a complimentary add on that rests gently within the time of your booked treatment.
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*This add-on is complimentary and will be incorporated into the length of your booked session.