It was through having a massage and experiencing how amazing it made her feel that led Piia Laakso to train as a massage therapist herself. She has been practising massage therapy since 1999, and trained through the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork.
The massage therapy Piia provides ranges from deep-tissue, which can be good for people who exercise a lot, to holistic massage with its focus on treating physical symptoms as well as improving your wellbeing. Piia can also incorporate energy work via Reiki into your treatment, which is more light touch. She works with trigger points to help release tension and promote healing in particular muscles, for example, when treating specific injuries. Her remedial and sports massage focuses on a specific area of your body that needs rehabilitation, and includes postural assessment, muscle testing and massage.
These massage treatments can help to reduce muscular tension, increase circulation, boost immunity, and clear the body from toxins in the muscle tissue, promoting healing generally. Massage can be a helpful way to maintain your feeling of calmness, and your muscle energy and health, which is why Piia has many clients who have regular treatment, as well as those who come on a more ad-hoc basis. Her focus is on dealing with the person’s body and mind, where it is at that moment, to provide a treatment that is in tune with their specific needs at that time.
Piia loves her work, and how it can help people. She enjoys the instant feedback of seeing how people look and feel better after the massage treatment, and for this reason she believes she will always practise as a massage therapist.
Away from massage, Piia enjoys a range of outdoor activities, including running, surfing and snowboarding.
