Please book your appointment via email or over the phone.

If you wish to buy a gift voucher for someone, please be in touch.

You will be asked for payment after the massage. If you need to cancel your massage for any reason, please give more than 24 hours notice. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the booking may be subject to a fee of up to the cost of the treatment unless I can schedule another client in.

On the day of your appointment please ensure you are feeling well and are not displaying any symptoms in common with those of CV-19:

Runny nose

Headache

Sneezing

Sore throat

Persistent cough

Fever

Loss of taste and smell

Don't forget your face mask!

Please arrive at your appointment time.

First things first, you’ll need to wash your hands.

I’ll take you through your completed form and check-in with how your body is feeling.

I’ll then leave you to undress, You'll need to put your clothes and belongings into the basket provided.

After your treatment, you simply need to change and wash your hands.

For our first session, where possible it is helpful to book in at least an extra 15 minutes to allow for our consultation prior to your massage in order to discuss treatment plans and a brief outline of your medical history. This means that you will get a decent amount of hands on time.

Loose comfortable clothing - it is helpful if you dress down to your underwear for a holistic massage. Male clients may wish to bring with them some loose baggy shorts to wear instead of underwear.

If Covid-19 rates are high again, with the neccessary restrictions in place: A face mask (unless you are exempt) which you can remove if you are lying face down in the massage cradle and also during the consultation.

Arrive with an idea of what you’d like out of the session, such as:

• Postural improvement

• Pain relief

• Revitalization

• Emotional support

• Nourishment

• Relaxation & wellbeing

• or simply the experience of something new!

Holistic massage can be delivered under various different pressures depending on the client’s preference. This includes light, medium and firm pressure.

However, the pressure used should NEVER cause any pain or discomfort. Clients are encouraged to communicate throughout the massage if they feel uncomfortable at any point, and every effort will be made to ensure they are relaxed and comfortable.

Yes! Holistic massage during pregnancy can be extremely beneficial. It addresses issues arising as your body changes, supporting your sense of wellbeing, and encouraging a sense of connection with your baby.

There are specific cautions relating to each trimester.

• 1st trimester: For the safety of you and your baby, as well for the protection of the practitioner, it is advised not to have a massage during the first trimester.

• 2nd trimester: The safest and easiest part of pregnancy. In this stage, usually around 22 weeks, you will no longer want to be face down so the massage will be done with you lying on your side in a supported position with cushions or /and bolsters, seated, or lying face up.

• 3rd trimester: In this stage working face up for long periods is avoided as the size and position of the fetus may cause pressure on the abdominal blood vessel that may limit blood flow to your legs. Most of the work will be done with you lying on your side. Care needs to be taken around the legs in case of varicose veins.

If the nature of the accident is mild, for example whiplash, it is advisable to wait for at least 48 hours before coming for a massage in order to allow the body to carry out its natural healing process. However, gentle work to relax and reduce shock may be useful. In the subacute and more established phases of scar tissue formation, massage along with a manipulation technique such as chiropractor or osteopathy can contribute greatly to healing.

Contraindications – common medical conditions when massage is best avoided:

• Infectious skin conditions such as fungal, herpes, impetigo, mites and lice, cellulitis etc generally mean complete, or local, avoidance of massage – if unsure check with your GP. In the interest of avoiding further contagion to yourself and the therapist, please do not come for a massage with an infectious skin condition.

HOWEVER:

Massage is fine if you have a wart or verruca. Warts and verucas are very common and not to be embarrassed about. There is debate about how infectious they are, so, to be on the safe side, the therapist will avoid direct contact with them. It is best to mention them to your therapist and ideally to cover them with a plaster before your session.

• Osteoarthritis in acute inflammation

• Rheumatoid arthritis - except in subacute stages

• If you have symptoms of COVID-19

• If you have tested positive for COVID-19 – this means it's very likely you have the virus.

• If you have a condition and are unsure whether it is advisable to have a massage, contact me before booking your treatment so we can discuss the best way to proceed with your treatment, or check with your GP.

The simple answer to this question is ‘no’, for the holistic massage we were not taught a routine. However, we have developed certain patterns for working specific areas that we have found to be effective - this changes depending on what we find there.

As muscles are used, toxins and metabolic waste are released to the surface, and build up between the muscle fibres. This build-up will cause muscle fibres to attach to one another and contract in certain points.

This tightness feels like lumps or “knots” and can cause pain, headaches, muscle spasms, numbness, decreased range of motion, and many other symptoms depending on the muscle, and where the adhesion is.

We use various massage waxes from the Songbird range. These include:

Vegan unscented massage wax

Lavender scented massage wax

Unscented liquiwax

Scented liquiwax (bergamot, geranium, orange)

Initial clients will need to pay for their booking 48 hours in advance to secure their appointment.

Please refer to the Booking and Cancellation policy for more information on cancellations.