Technique Options
At your first appointment I will ask you questions about your health, activities, medical history and any specific problems and expectations. With your permission, I will look at your posture and joint movement.
Based on this assessment, your treatment will be tailored to your needs. Some conditions (e.g. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, lower back pain) respond well to shorter, more frequent visits, in which case you may be advised to have a course of short sessions 1-2 times per week. Follow-up treatment is guided by feedback from you and re-assessment.
A regular maintenance massage is a great investment for your ongoing good health.
You may instead choose to have a relaxing Deep Tissue Massage and Fascial Release (see below) without focusing on specific problems and without the need for a posture and joint assessment. This choice is popular with clients booking a 'one-off' session, maybe while on holiday, or as a special treat.
Based on this assessment, your treatment will be tailored to your needs. Some conditions (e.g. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, lower back pain) respond well to shorter, more frequent visits, in which case you may be advised to have a course of short sessions 1-2 times per week. Follow-up treatment is guided by feedback from you and re-assessment.
A regular maintenance massage is a great investment for your ongoing good health.
You may instead choose to have a relaxing Deep Tissue Massage and Fascial Release (see below) without focusing on specific problems and without the need for a posture and joint assessment. This choice is popular with clients booking a 'one-off' session, maybe while on holiday, or as a special treat.
|
Prices
|
Locations
|
Appointments
|
Sports Massage
|
If you engage in sports or are suffering from sports injuries or over-use aches and pains, then Sports Massage is for you. I will use techniques tailored to your type of sport to help enhance performance, prevent injury, and speed recovery after an event. Taping may be applied to support sprains and reduce pressure.
Post-event massage speeds recovery and reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness by squeezing out toxins, rehydrating tissues, helping you to relax and feel restored. Along with regular maintenance sports massage, further advice and training tips can be offered. |
Remedial Massage
|
Remedial Massage is ideal for the majority of people who suffer aches and pains associated with work, stress, recreational activities, old injuries, inactivity/loss of mobility, or poor postural habits. Back, shoulder and neck problems are common among people who spend long periods sitting, for example, at a PC, laptop or driving.
This is a great form of massage when combined with soft tissue therapy too. I will use appropriate massage therapy techniques and exercises to help you in freeing soft tissues that have become over-tight (fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments). I may also advise on the causes of problems, and how you can help yourself feel better. |
|
Soft Tissue Therapy
- Injury and pain assessment
- Advanced massage and soft tissue techniques to:
- reduce pain and tension
- promote healing and recovery
- Remedial exercises and advice to:
- suit your lifestyle
- prevent injury
- improve posture & function
- return to sports activity
- Work/office-based onsite massage
- Massage at events, or special occasions
- A mobile service, e.g. one-off massages for people visiting the area on holiday or business.
Relaxing Deep Tissue Massage and Fascial Release
|
If you want to relax and slow down then why not treat yourself to a classic deep tissue massage? This flowing, relaxing massage will stimulate your nerve pathways, slowing down the parasympathetic system, reducing body activity including lowering heart rate and blood pressure - great if you have been feeling anxious or over-whelmed. It will help increase circulation and boost the lymphatic system which removes fluid and waste from the muscles and connective tissues.
|
|
If you are very sensitive to pressure but feel areas of tension or chronic pain, then fascial release can be used instead of deep tissue massage. Fascial release involves a continuous, slow lengthening of the connective tissues, gliding across, rather than into muscles and tendons. Very good for finding and releasing points of habitual 'holding' of tension and feeling greater connectivity throughout your body.
If you are very sensitive to pressure but feel areas of tension or chronic pain, then fascial release can be used instead of deep tissue massage. Fascial release involves a continuous, slow lengthening of the connective tissues, gliding across, rather than into muscles and tendons. Very good for finding and releasing points of habitual 'holding' of tension and feeling greater connectivity throughout your body.
Aches & pains
Do you suffer from:
Heather has over 10 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing and alleviating musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, using advanced soft tissue techniques and remedial massage, exercises and advice.
Heather's aim is to provide you with the highest quality of treatment and advice that puts you back on the right track for better health.
Do you suffer from:
- back ache
- neck and shoulder pain
- headaches
- sore joints
- tense muscles
- chronic muscular pain
- difficulty relaxing
- difficulty carrying out activities?
Heather has over 10 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing and alleviating musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, using advanced soft tissue techniques and remedial massage, exercises and advice.
Heather's aim is to provide you with the highest quality of treatment and advice that puts you back on the right track for better health.
● Pre-Event Sports Massage ● Post-Event Sports Massage
● Injury-Specific Massage ● Maintenance and Preventative Massage
● Myofascial Release ● Soft tissue Release
● MET Stretching ● Rehabilitation Support
● Flexibility and Range of Motion Enhancement ●Stress Relief and Relaxation Massage
● Client Education ● Tailored Treatment Plans
● Injury-Specific Massage ● Maintenance and Preventative Massage
● Myofascial Release ● Soft tissue Release
● MET Stretching ● Rehabilitation Support
● Flexibility and Range of Motion Enhancement ●Stress Relief and Relaxation Massage
● Client Education ● Tailored Treatment Plans