Massage Therapies

Fiona is a trained sports massage, therapeutic massage and Thai Yoga massage therapist. She trained in Thai Yoga massage with Kira Balaskas at The School of Thai Yoga Massage in London, qualifying in 2003 and gaining her BTEC Diploma in Sports and Remedial massage from the London School of Sports Massage in 2009. Fiona offers a unique combination of massage therapies to heal and relax, alleviate aches and pains and treat minor injuries of muscles, and to release blockages within our energy channels, bringing balance to the body.

Fiona is also a qualified Yoga for Real Life and Alexander Technique teacher.

Testimonials

Fiona has been my masseuse for over 5 years. She is very intuitive, caring and professional - Charlotte, 2023

I come to Fiona for my Sports massage as she has magical hands and I always feel so much better afterwards - Connie, 2023

The following Massage treatments are available:

• Sports Massage
• Therapeutic Massage
• Thai Yoga Massage
• Pregnancy Massage

Other information:

• Prices for Massage
• The Small Print

Sports Massage helps to alleviate aches and pains and treats minor injuries of muscles, ligaments and tendons.

It helps to restore the tissues by increasing blood supply to the area and stretching the muscles. Sports Massage also breaks down scar tissue and adhesions which may have built up following injury or overuse and so helps to create more freedom of movement and prevent future injury. Injuries may be as a result of over use or strain, whether it is from playing sport or, for example, sitting at the computer.

The practitioner uses a variety of techniques from friction, neuromuscular technique, muscle energy technique and soft tissue release.

Recommended treatment time for Sports Massage is 1 hour though sometimes 30 minutes is sufficient.

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Massage shortens the recovery time from muscular strain by flushing tissues of lactic acid and other metabolic wastes. Massage deeply relaxes the body and helps to establish a natural equilibrium to bring about good health.

Massage may relax or stimulate the nervous system, reducing stress hormones and preparing the body for exercise.

Massage also:

• strengthens the body's circulation
• improves the immune system and energy levels
• improves the digestive system
• strengthens and tones muscles
• loosens tight muscles
• breaks down scar tissue and improves the movement of joints.

Benefits include improved circulation, relief from tired and sore muscles, relief from stress and anxiety and an overall increase in energy and well-being.

Full Body Bliss - 1 hour 30 minutes

A very nurturing massage of the whole body to ease aches and pains and to bring about total relaxation - truly blissful!

Tension release - 1 hour

A focused massage working on specific areas of tension with varying pressure depending on your individual needs. Great for releasing tension and easing any niggling aches and pains. This massage is tailor-made to suit what your body requires.

Mini Stress Buster - 30 minutes

A 'quick fix' massage relieving tension in the neck, face, head and shoulders. Great for those with limited time or in-between treatments.

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Thai Yoga Massage is a form of healing that works on both the muscular system and on the 'energy body' to release blockages within our energy channels.

The practitioner uses palming, thumbing and yoga stretches to facilitate energy flow. The combination of pressure and stretches on the body has a deeply relaxing effect on the whole body.

Thai Yoga Massage enhances our general health and can alleviate conditions such as:

stiffness in the body multiple sclerosis stress anxiety general fatigue back and shoulder problems.

The recipient wears loose clothing for the treatment.

The massage is safe and beneficial during pregnancy.

"Thai Yoga Massage is a dynamic form of massage that both energises and heals at the same time as being very pleasurable!"

Recommended time for a Thai Yoga Massage is 1 hour 30 minutes but it is possible to have 1 hour or 2 hours as well.

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Pregnancy massage is a wonderful relaxing and rejuvenating massage done in side position unless the client is still comfortable lying on their back as well.

The shoulders get a particularly good massage but essentially all the body is massaged, tailor made to give more attention to areas of more need!

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Prices for Massage

Please give 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment or the full treatment fee will be charged.

Please arrive in plenty of time for your appointment - late arrival will mean reduced treatment time at the full rate.

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