Therapeutic Massage

What is therapeutic massage?

In therapeutic massage, the massage practitioner uses a series of soothing and invigorating movements put together in a sequence designed for you. The movements include stroking, stretching, kneading, percussion, compression, and so on.

The strokes are applied to the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia, mostly using the practitioner's hands, forearm and elbow.

What are the benefits?

Massage helps relieve stress and encourages relaxation and can leave you feeling energized. It reduces aches, pains and stiffness; relaxes and lengthens tight muscles, allowing the body to re-align itself.

It has an effect on all the functions of the body - improving circulation and effecting the nervous system which releases endorphins and opiates, the body's natural relaxants and painkillers.

What can you expect from a treatment?

The first treatment includes a consultation during which you will discuss your health and medical history and what you are hoping to get out of a massage.

You and your practitioner will then design a treatment to suit you. Any information is treated as strictly confidential.

If it is appropriate, you will remove relevant clothing and lie on a massage table and you will be covered with towels.

The practitioner will use an oil on your skin. You should feel free to give feedback to your practitioner at any time during your treatment.

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Peter White BA MBAcC Dip CDUTCM
Qualification: BA Acupuncture - Studied at ICOM (International College of Oriental Medicine) in East Sussex (4 year course)
Dip. CDUTCM - Studied in China at Chengdu University of TCM

Sarah Reed
Registration/Qualifications
BSc Hons - Environmental Biology and Registered General Nurse

Therapeutic Massage Practitioner - Jade College of Natural Therapy

Registered with Embody

Vicky Marsh
Registration/Qualifications
Sports Massage Diploma Level 4
in practice since 2006
Member of the Sports Massage Association

Rae Wood

Qualifications:
Anatomy & physiology Diploma - ITEC
Holistic full body Massage Diploma - ITEC
Treatment & Management of injuries Levels 1 & 2 Certificates - F.A
Deep Tissue Massage Advanced Massage Certificate - MSCM
Neuro-Muscular Techniques Advanced Massage Certificate - MSCM
Baby Massage Instructors Diploma - MSCM
Child Protection Certificate - F.A
First Aid Certificate - F.A
Business Conduct & Professinal Awarness Diploma - ITEC

Trained at: Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine
Registered with Independent Professional Therarapist International
In Practice since: 2005

Joella Kinser - For Jo's Personal Profile click here

Diploma in Holistic Therapies from West Suffolk College, CRC and various workshops in London and Ipswich.
Registered with BABTEC (British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology

In Practice since 2004

Bryan Ward
Registration/Qualifications

Diploma of sports and remedial massage
& Certificate in Therapeutic massage therapy – London School of Sports Massage
Member of ISRM (Institute of sports and remedial massage)

In practice since 1992

Stephanie Satriawan
Diploma in aromatherapy & Essential Oils Science (16.01.09) from Neal’s Yard Remedies
Registered with IFPA (International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists)

Lucy Francis
Registration/Qualifications
Studied at Clare Maxwell, Hudson School, London

In Practice since 2005

Registered with Complementary Therapists Association

Peter White
Thursday
2:00pm - 8:30pm

Stephanie Satriawan
Fridays
2.30-8.30pm

Lucy Francis
Saturday
9.00am - 2.00pm

• ACHES
• ARTHRITIS
• BACKACHE
• EXHAUSTION
• HEADACHES
• INSOMNIA
• PAINS
• STIFFNESS
• TENSION
• TIREDNESS