aroma hot stone massage

The ancient massage technique using hot stones relaxes the body at it's deepest level and is effective in creating harmony and balances energy flow.

One stroke with a hot stone is equivlent to ten with a hand. As the heat from the stone penetrates into your deeper body tissues, your blood vessels open resulting in improved circulation. Poor circulation can lead to fatigue, which tenses the muscles resulting in a build up of fluid and lactic acid. Increased circulation delivers more oxygen to the muscles which can help ease aches and pains.

I suggest that you make sure you have plenty of time to relax after this treatment as it is deeply relaxing.

A 90 minute treatment is £120

what is holistic aromatherapy massage?

Holistic massage is nurturing touch involving the whole person on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Working on soft skin with soft tissues has an effect on all major and minor systems on the body. It improves general health enabling deep relaxation, it re-energises as well as provides relief from aches, pain or stiffness. It fosters self esteem helping people to become more aware and accepting of their body, their emotional life and their past.

Aromatherapy is so called because of the use of massage in combination with essential oils. Essential oils are essences from plants extracted through distillation. They are volatile, do not dissolve in water but need to be applied though a carrier oil. They are truly holistic in principle and should be treated with respect.

bespoke holistic aromatherapy treatments 

Your emotional and physical well being will be looked after through massage and a bespoke use of organic essential oils.

These treatments start with a cleansing foot scrub with the grounding ila himalayan blissful or energising and detoxifying salts

I use relaxing breathing techniques to help you let go in preparation for your treatment. The treatment is a full body massage including the scalp and finishes with the feet so that you always leave your session feeling grounded.

1 hr session for £90 or 1 ½ hrs for £120

Male clients are accepted by referral only.

what is abdominal sacral massage?

This is an incredible massage treatment that traditionally stems from the Mayan tradition. It works to bring your whole abdominal area into alignment, for optimal organ function, overall health and wellbeing. This massage will work on all your vital organs (for women this also includes your reproductive organs), digestive system, the small and large intestine, liver, diaphragm, ileocecal valve and your sacral, lumbar and gluteal regions. It helps to strengthen the surrounding muscles and ligaments, reduces tension, improves peristaltic motion, helps release impacted matter and really boosts blood, nerve and lymph supply to this area that is so often forgotten about or hidden away.

I highly recommend this treatment for anyone suffering with any form of digestive trouble including Crohn’s, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, Constipation, Indigestion, etc. 

For women  it can help with Menstrual disorders (painful/irregular periods), Pre-Conception through to Postpartum, Discomforts of Pregnancy; Birth Preparation, C-section/hysterectomy surgery recovery, Menopause, endometriosis, cysts, fibroid’s, Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, Chronic bladder/yeast infections & Pelvic organ prolapse. It is also beneficial if you have had any kind of trauma in your life or if your stress levels are high and you have on going lower back troubles or pain. I love this treatment so much that I encourage clients to have a little bit of abdominal work during most other massage treatments now too.

The massage itself will be tailored to you and your needs, and will usually start with a back massage, focusing on your sacral and lumbar area to relax you and work on the tissues behind the abdomen and open your sacrum. The majority of the massage is spent working on your stomach area to stimulate the digestive & reproductive organs and help release deeply held emotions.

90mins full body massage including 30 mins abdominal massage £120

60 mins abdominal sacral massage £90

the ananda facial

The treatment starts using the detoxifying and energising foot scrub to relax and ground clients. The back, neck and shoulders are massaged and hot poultices are used to improve circulation and assist healing. The face is then cleansed and toned using Ila's amazingly beautiful face range. Using acupressure, I work the marma points on the face to remove blockages and increase circulation.

A clay mask is then applied which draws out deep impurities and while that is drying the feet and hands are massaged with the Ila Rose Balm. After the clay mask is removed the Rose 'Miracle Oil' is applied and the treatment is completed with an energising scalp massage.

Ananda Facial plus back, neck and shoulder massage - 1½ hour treatment - £120

Ananda Facial - 1 hour treatment - £90

pregnancy massage

Pregnancy is a sacred time of grace for a woman, a time when her heart and soul is open, receptive and very sensitive. Pregnancy is also a time for receiving love and nurturing peace and stillness. Balance is essential for the developing baby to feel secure and happy. This is the focus of my pregnancy massage treatment.

The treatment starts with a foot scrub using a uniquely formulated pregnancy scrub of special blackcurrant seed, argan oil and honey  that will ground and relax you. I will then put you in a very comfortable side lying position on the couch with lots of pillows for support. For the full body massage I use a blend of oils that have been created to nourish your skin safely. Herbal extracts known for their gentle healing energy, such as lavender, rose and geranium have been added to the base argan and rosehip oil. I also place warm poultices on healing points during the massage to strengthen and energise the Chakras.

The price for this 75 min treatment is £90

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