Treatments
During a massage session I tend to use aromatherapy oils diffusing in the room and in the massage oil.
This adds to your deep relaxation. Even if your massage is primarily for deep muscular work, relaxation helps you to let go of muscles that you are holding and enables me to work deeper into relieving your tension.
Please note that massage prices vary by location. See Booking page for details.
Deep Tissue
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that focuses on different layers of the body, releasing holding patterns and chronic stress.
To relieve tension in the deeper layers of muscle tissue, I apply firm pressure, such as using my elbows and knuckles. It is not necessarily painful and I will work to your comfort levels. Deep Tissue helps you gain a wider range of motion, relieve stress and improve posture.
As your physical (and therefore emotional) stress is released, your body begins to feel more supple and energetic. You might feel a bit sore afterwards though! However plenty of water and a hot bath, shower or compress on the sore areas will easily relieve this.
Therapeutic or Deep Relaxation Massage
Based on the techniques that come from Swedish Massage, the focus lies on longer more flowing strokes to calm the nervous system and bring the body back into a state of calm and peace.
Whether you have had an intense period that maybe has an affect on your mental as well as physical energy levels, whether you have been working out a lot or just because you feel you need self-care. This type of massage is suitable for any type of person. You can discuss with me how much pressure you like and whether you have certain points where you are holding your tension.
I often include Reflexology in this session with your consent. This enables me to work deeper on problem areas including hormone balance, adrenal release and many more areas. It is deeply, deeply relaxing.
My goal is that you leave your session feeling light and happy, and deeply relaxed enabling you to have a good night’s sleep or able to better face the challenges of the day.
Pregnancy & Postnatal Massage
Many women develop neck and shoulder issues, pelvic instability, fatigue and fluid retention during their pregnancy. There is also a lot to deal with mentally and emotionally which can lead to worry or stress.
This type of massage is specifically designed to relieve joint and muscle strain, improve sleep, relieve negative emotions or anxiety and can be tailored to your needs.
It can be given safely from the 12th week of pregnancy or after your 6 week check up once you have given birth.
I often include reflexology in this session if you would like. This enables me to further work on problem areas via your feet and is deeply, deeply relaxing.
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet that correspond to the organs, glands and bones of the body.
Reflexology therapy consists of applying pressure with the fingers to the feet. Work on the reflex points can help release the energetic blockages and restore balance to the system. At the same time blood flow, lymph flow and the transmission of nerve impulses are stimulated.
Reflexology does not claim to heal but rather works to help the body work at its optimum health, enabling it to restore balance.
It is a deeply relaxing treatment and is particularly recommended for tension in the neck, shoulders and back. It is beneficial for migraine, headaches, digestion problems, menstrual pain and hormonal imbalance or during transition times in life such as Menopause. Reflexology during Pregnancy is particularly soothing.
Children & Young People Massage & Reflexology
Massage therapy doesn’t have specific age limits, but young people may require a more gentle massage as their bodies can be more sensitive.
Massage and Reflexology benefits children for many different reasons as with adults. As an example; tight muscles from sport and hobbies, hormonal balance, tight neck and shoulders from studying, stress and anxiety and problems with sleep.
Up to the age of 16 years, the child’s parent or legal guardian will need to be present during the massage and sign a consent form on the child’s behalf. From 16 -18 years an adult does not need to be present but the consent form needs to be signed by both adult and child.
“I see Tamsin once a month. The intention was a regular softening of my tight anxiety shoulders. Tight shoulders now seem to be half the reason I see her. She's warm hearted and often ends up being an ear when my mind is busy. She makes life calm again from one hour in her company. Her massage is firm when needed and also compassionate. I feel connection to the universe when she holds my head and feet. She holds my body and mind and brings me down to earth again. My body feels relaxed and refreshed. She helps me in so many ways.”
— Claire