The massage and fascial release work which I offer promotes a state of deep relaxation which helps to reduce chronic pain and decrease stiffness and improve sleep.

Some clients come for help with chronic pain in specific areas – neck, shoulder, back and knee are common areas – but also with those with fibromyalgia and other inflammatory issues and with long term conditions such as MS and Parkinsons. My treatments have also helped those waiting for hip and knee replacements – massage doesn’t cure arthritis but it can help reduce the pain associated with it.

Others come to me for a profoundly relaxing massage which helps them to let go of the stresses of modern life and leaves them feeling both calmer and rejuvenated. My work is often slower than you may have been used to in other massages – this helps to encourage all of your systems to relax and to release calming and relaxing hormones.

Usually clients experience a reduction in pain and stiffness after the first treatment and this keeps improving with subsequent treatments. No-one wants to commit to a series of treatments without having some idea of how effective it will be so I suggest having an initial treatment to experience the way I work and to decide whether it’s right for you. There should be a reduction in pain levels and an increase in the range and scope of things you can do after the initial treatment. After that, depending on the nature of your pain and dysfunction I generally suggest a series of treatments in order to build on the initial improvement.

Like most experienced therapists I use a variety of techniques and methods drawn from the extensive training I’ve done over the years and tailored specifically to each session. Each treatment will be different as your body and mind will be different each time.

If getting on and off a massage table is likely to be a problem, some of the techniques can be applied with you sitting in a chair, or on a special massage chair. I’m happy to discuss these and any other concerns which you might have about massage, particularly if you’ve not tried it before, so feel free to get in touch.