Holistic massage aims to meet the needs of the whole person: your body, mind, spirit and energy. My work is client centred, so your treatment won’t follow a set routine - I will listen to you and tailor to your unique needs on the day.

There is a common belief that you need to ‘push through’ pain for a massage to be effective. However, forcing through resistance only causes muscles to flinch and tighten further. Slow, intentional work calms the nervous system first, helping your body release its defensive posture and your muscles to remember how to rest in their natural alignment. This allows us to access deeper layers of chronic tension safely and effectively.

I use a range of techniques to relax and relieve tension in the body, including deep tissue and trigger point release, Swedish massage, mobilisations and stretches, assisted breathing, rocking and tapping, fascia release, abdominal work, and lymphatic drainage. I also draw on my training in Thai Oil Massage.  Holistic massage encompasses the whole body - beyond just muscles. I work with all of the body’s systems - including the nervous, immune, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic systems and can offer focussed work on any areas you may be struggling with.