How long are appointments?

Appointments are 60 minutes. However, this will usually include a short consultation and may also include tailored self-care techniques for you to use at home to enhance your recovery. If you would like a 90 minute appointment, please ask me.

Do I need to book an initial consultation?

Initial consultations are helpful to talk about your reason for seeking a remedial or deep tissue massage, any relevant medical history and how I can help you. They are usually conducted online and enable me to conduct more extensive range of movement (ROM) tests and prepare a treatment plan in advance so that more of your appointment time is spent on the table receiving massage.

Will I be covered during my massage?

You will be asked to undress down to your underwear for the massage and get on a massage couch and under the towel - I will be outside the treatment room and will come in once you say you are ready. You will be fully draped at all times during the massage to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being massage will be exposed.

I have a table warmer I can turn on if, like me, you feel the cold. Please ask.

Self Care

Where appropriate, at the end of your session I will provide specific self care instructions relating to your treatment such as stretches, mobilisations, mindfulness or strengthening exercises. If agreed we can also arrange a follow-up aftercare session - via Zoom or over the phone. This can help remedial massage clients achieve their agreed upon outcome in a timely fashion.

Aftercare Advice

Most clients feel a sense of deep relaxation following treatment. However, please be aware that there are a number of natural reactions which can also occur. These may include tenderness, soreness, heat or redness around the area treated. This is quite normal and are a part of the healing process within the tissue. They usually last between 24 to 72 hours.

Be sure to drink plenty of water, eat a light meal or snack, take it easy for 24 hours and avoid drinking alcohol.

How many appointments will I need to book with you?

That depends on your reason for coming to see me. Someone who has been in chronic pain for a number of months may need to come and see me once a week for up to six weeks to achieve a reduction in their pain. Some conditions, such as frozen shoulder, may require considerably longer. Once we see a consistent reduction in pain that lasts between treatments we will increase the time between appointments. Some clients may move onto maintenance treatments of once a month/every six weeks or whatever suits. Others simply want a relaxing hot stone massage and a bit of ‘me time’.

What is your cancellation policy?

You can cancel or reschedule your appointment for free 48 hours before your appointment. After this period you will be charged 50% of the full price of the appointment.

What qualifications do you have?

I trained with the Jing Institute of Massage & Complementary Medicine. They offer the highest level of massage training available in the UK and are highly regarded in the industry. I completed my professional diploma in Advanced Clinical Massage (ACMT) & Sports Massage and am qualified to level 5 in clinical massage and level 4 in Sports massage. I have also trained in Advanced Myofascial Release, Pregnancy Massage, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain and Hot Stone Fusion. I have also trained with Susan Yates and Anatomy Trains.

The Jing Method of Advanced Clinical Massage blends the best of advanced bodywork techniques from both East and West in a unique outcomes based system for addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain through a tried and tested fusion of advanced soft tissue and massage techniques including myofascial release, application of heat, trigger point therapy, acupressure, advanced stretching and tailored self-care.

It offers a holistic approach that is effective with most types of chronic musculoskeletal pain including: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, whiplash, RSI, shoulder pain, migraines, frozen shoulder, knee pain, restricted shoulder movement, ligament and tendon issues and many other ongoing injury or pain conditions.

Following a detailed consultation and range of movement (ROM) assessment, the practitioner and patient agree a treatment plan designed to increase your mobility, agility and joint range of motion, whilst focussing on decreasing your daily pain with tailored self-care techniques offered for you to use at home to enhance your recovery.

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Are you insured?

I am fully insured to carry out all the treatments I offer, through Balens Specialist Insurance Broker.

Code of Conduct

I am a qualified massage therapist. I provide professional services and have a zero tolerance policy for inappropriate behaviour or conversation. In the event that inappropriate behaviour occurs, your session will be ended and the police will be notified. For more information, please visit Respect Massage