Massage has numerous health benefits.  These include the relaxation of tight muscles, improved circulation, a strengthened nervous system, improved joint mobility, release of toxins, injury support and repair, and the easing of ailments such as back pain, arthritis and headaches.

It is also beneficial to psychological well-being.  Touch is a powerful medium for ensuring we feel cared for, connected and safe.  Bodywork (massage alone, or a combination of massage and movement) can be used therapeutically to help release negative emotion or trauma (both of which can manifest as physical or mental symptoms).  Holistic massage and bodywork will help you to learn more about the dialogue of your body and gently allow you to release aspects of the past that may be holding you back or causing you pain or discomfort.

Your therapist will discuss why you would like a massage and what you are hoping to achieve. This will help the practitioner select the techniques they use so that you get maximum benefit. If you are having the treatment for a particular condition or symptom, the therapist may explore with you how the condition has arisen and what may, or may not, be done in daily life to lessen the effects, or to prevent recurrence. If your aim is to relax, the therapist will use this information to tailor their techniques so that you get the most restorative experience. Ordinarily during massage, you will lie on your back, tummy, or side, on a massage table.

Techniques vary depending on your individual body. These are some of the most common:

• Deep, probing, engaged work
• Light, rhythmic soothing touch
• Invigorating movement and stretches
• Gentle, still, balancing holds
• Breath work

This is entirely up to you. Some people choose to have one off sessions. This can be helpful during times of stress, or because you want to treat yourself. Others recognise the benefits of regular massage in terms of their physical and mental well-being and choose to commit to regular intervals.

Cath Mowbray:

• 30 minutes – £25
• 60 minutes – £45
• 90 minutes – £65

Petrina Yeoh:

• 30 minutes – £30 (not available to first time clients)
• 60 minutes – £50
• 90 minutes – £70
• 120 minutes – £90

Rowan Jamal:

• 60 minutes – £55
• 75 minutes – £65
• 90 minutes – £75

Victoria Gazzard:

• 55 minutes – £50

We also have the following other forms of massage available:

Victoria Gazzard offers Fertility Massage

Rowan Jamal offers Aromatherapy, Herbal Facial Massage and Hot Stone Massage.

• Massage Therapy UK – The Benefits of Massage
• International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork – Research
• Massage Training Institute