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Traditional Thai massage

Traditional Thai Massage or Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is my favourite form of massage, both to give and to receive. It combines acupressure massage with the beautiful stretches of yoga. The aim of the treatment is restoring balance to the body, allowing the body to engage its natural healing abilities.

I practice Northern style Traditional Thai Massage. The treatments are at least 90 minutes long and performed on a mat on the floor. There is no oil used and the massage is performed over clothes. At the end of the session you’ll feel both deeply relaxed and highly energised.

Sports & Remedial massage

Sports & remedial massages are used to address specific musculoskeletal conditions. The first treatment session will include a thorough assessment, to determine the likely cause of the issue and we’ll agree a treatment plan based on what comes up in the assessment.

The techniques used in sports & remedial massage can be used to treat both recent and long-standing conditions. (And the condition doesn’t have to be sport related). For a first session, I usually recommend at least 45 minutes to allow for the assessment and treatment.

Classic / Holistic massage

When many people think of massage, it usually classic or holistic massage treatment that comes to mind. As a tool for healing, massage one of the oldest. The earliest reference recorded was before 2500BC, in the Nei Ching which is a Chinese medical text.

Massage may be found to bring relief from everyday aches, reduce stress, increase relaxation, address feelings of anxiety and tension, and aid general wellness. All my treatments are customised so that the massage techniques are chosen and applied specifically to meet the needs of my clients.

Hot Stone massage

Hot stones warmed by the fire were used by Native Americans to treat aching muscles. Today, you can enjoy the benefits of hot stones while you relax in a massage. The stones used are Basalt river rocks which over time were tumbled around by the river’s current. As a result, the stones become smooth.

The hot stones are oiled and rubbed over the skin using classic massage strokes. Sometimes, the stones are left to rest to allow the heat to penetrate deeper into the muscles. The treatment is very relaxing and great for soothing stiff muscles.

On-site chair massage

On-site massage is a great way to bring the benefits of massage to the workplace and events. It is a short (10 to 30 minutes) massage. There’s no oil and clients sit fully clothed in portable massage chair.

The treatment is based on a traditional Japanese acupressure massage called ANMA, which uses pressures and rubbing motions. These are applied to areas of the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands to stimulate the muscles, nervous system and circulatory system.

If you want me to provide on-site massage at your workplace or at a special event, just get in touch.

Massage teaching

I run massage workshops and teach on massage training courses. Here are my upcoming courses. Click on the course name to find out more:

Thai Yoga Massage Practitioners Course @ Quantum Metta School of Massage – starts 14/10/17

Intro to Swedish Massage @ Central London YMCA – Sunday 30/10/17

Intro to Thai Yoga Massage @ Central London YMCA – Sunday 05/11/17

If you’d like to arrange some besboke training, get in touch.