My massages are offered in the warmth and comfort of my beautiful cabin at my home in Roundswell, Barnstaple.
Please contact me to book a massage
Prices
Massage |
Cost |
30 minute massage |
£40 |
45 minute massage |
£45 |
1-hour massage |
£50 |
Full Body Massage (75-90 minutes) |
£65 |
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Massage therapy works to ease aches and pains naturally, and to aid relaxation, calm and a sense of well-being.
I am a qualified Level 4 Sports Massage therapist, which means that I can help to remedy and heal sports-related injuries.
Pregnancy Massage
Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, and decrease symptoms of depression through hormone regulation; relieve muscle aches and joint pains by reducing edema (the collection of fluids in the soft tissues and swollen joints); and improve labour outcomes and new-born health.
Women can begin massage therapy at any point in their pregnancy – during the first, second, or third trimester. But it is advised that women who are still in their first trimester avoid it because of the increased risk of miscarriage associated with the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Sciatic nerve pain is a common complaint for many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back. The pressure of the uterus spreads tension to the muscles of the upper and lower leg, causing them to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves. Massage therapy addresses the inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Many women have experienced a significant reduction in sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy through massage.
Other potential benefits of prenatal massage:
Women who have recently experienced bleeding, pre-term contractions, or have any of the following conditions should speak with a health care provider prior to receiving a massage:
The benefits of massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. Along with the guidance and advice of a prenatal care provider, massage therapy can be incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement shown to improve pregnancy outcome and maternal health.
Consult with your midwife or obstetrician before beginning any new therapeutic practice.
Women can begin massage therapy at any point in their pregnancy – during the first, second, or third trimester. But it is advised that women who are still in their first trimester avoid it because of the increased risk of miscarriage associated with the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Sciatic nerve pain is a common complaint for many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back. The pressure of the uterus spreads tension to the muscles of the upper and lower leg, causing them to swell and put pressure on nearby nerves. Massage therapy addresses the inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Many women have experienced a significant reduction in sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy through massage.
Other potential benefits of prenatal massage:
- Reduced back pain
- Reduced joint pain
- Improved circulation
- Reduced edema
- Reduced muscle tension and headaches
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
- Better sleep
Women who have recently experienced bleeding, pre-term contractions, or have any of the following conditions should speak with a health care provider prior to receiving a massage:
- High risk pregnancy
- Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)
- Preeclampsia
- Previous pre-term labour
- Experiencing severe swelling, high blood pressure, or sudden, severe headaches
- Recently gave birth
The benefits of massage can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women. Along with the guidance and advice of a prenatal care provider, massage therapy can be incorporated into routine prenatal care as an emotional and physical health supplement shown to improve pregnancy outcome and maternal health.
Consult with your midwife or obstetrician before beginning any new therapeutic practice.
Relaxation Massage
Most massage treatments will relax you, but with a relaxation massage, relaxing is the only aim. For this reason, it is one of the most complete and indulgent massages you can have.
A relaxation massage can involve soft music, soft lighting and aromatherapy oils. This is the massage to choose if you just want to chill out, and be pampered and spoiled.
A good relaxation massage relieves stress and tension in your muscles, soothes aches and sprains, encourages the skin to heal minor abrasions, and will leave you with a sense of complete wellbeing.
It will also help you to sleep better.
A relaxation massage can involve soft music, soft lighting and aromatherapy oils. This is the massage to choose if you just want to chill out, and be pampered and spoiled.
A good relaxation massage relieves stress and tension in your muscles, soothes aches and sprains, encourages the skin to heal minor abrasions, and will leave you with a sense of complete wellbeing.
It will also help you to sleep better.
Deep Tissue Massage with Hot stones
This is the type of massage I offer and recommend to most of my clients.
Deep tissue massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It is used for chronic aches and pain and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Deep tissue massage works to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, and the following conditions:
The added use of hot stones during a deep tissue massage provides a further myriad of benefits such as:
Deep tissue massage uses firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It is used for chronic aches and pain and contracted areas such as a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Deep tissue massage works to break up scar tissue and physically break down muscle "knots" or adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) that can disrupt circulation and cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.
Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as chronic muscle pain, injury rehabilitation, and the following conditions:
- Upper and lower back pain
- neck pain
- Limited mobility
- Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls)
- Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Postural problems
- Muscle tension in the hamstrings, glutes, IT band, legs, quadriceps, rhomboids, upper back
- Osteoarthritis pain
- Sciatica
- Sports concerns
- Piriformis syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Fibromyalgia
The added use of hot stones during a deep tissue massage provides a further myriad of benefits such as:
- Heat that penetrates deeper in to the muscles and tissues, relieving muscle tension and pain more effectively
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Promoting deeper relaxation and aiding sleep
- Encouraging more blood flow to tighter areas of the body, increasing mobility in the joints
- Drawing out toxins from the skin and promoting self-healing
