Holistic Massage
One massage.
Many possibilities
A holistic massage begins with a conversation.
I’ll ask how your body feels, where you hold your tension,
and what kind of massage you enjoy.
I’ll ask how you’ve been feeling,
and how you have been sleeping.
An aching back often comes with a stressful week,
poor sleep, and possibly a lot on your mind.
As a Holistic Therapist, I see the whole person
and not just your muscles.
Every massage is tailored to you - to what your body, mind, and spirit need.
That may include the warm comfort of hot stones, the relaxing aroma of Thai herbal compresses, or gentle acupressure techniques inspired by traditional Eastern medicine to encourage the smooth flow of Qi.
They all have their place.
Every treatment begins with you.
What To Expect
First, we’ll sit down for a short conversation about how you’re feeling, any health concerns, and what you’d like from your massage. I’ll explain the treatment, and we’ll agree on which areas need particular attention.
I’ll then leave you in private to undress to your comfort level and settle onto the warm massage couch beneath the towels and blankets. You’ll remain covered throughout, with only the area being massaged uncovered.
Using massage oil, I’ll work on the agreed areas with flowing strokes, kneading and pressure suited to you. You don’t need to know what pressure you prefer beforehand. I’ll find what feels comfortable and adjust it as we go.
You can also choose to include:
• Hot stones — smooth, heated stones used during the massage.
• Bamboo massage — smooth bamboo sticks rolled over the muscles.
• Thai herbal compresses — warm cloth bundles filled with herbs, gently pressed onto the body
• Acupressure — focused pressure applied to particular points.
If these are new to you, I’ll explain them and help you decide. You can change your mind at any point, and I will continue with a hands-only massage, or feel free to ask me to adjust or stop the treatment.
Afterwards, I’ll give you privacy and time to get dressed before we talk about how you’re feeling.
60 or 90 minutes of treatment
But allow 75 or 105 minutes for your visit
The extra time is for a chat beforehand and getting ready afterwards, so you are guaranteed 60 or 90 minute treatment time.
