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How can I pay for my appointment?

Payments can be made by bank transfer before your appointment OR by card or cash at your appointment.

What will my first visit include?

During your first visit we will have a thorough consultation and if needed a range of movement assessment. After which you will receive hands on treatment followed by appropriate exercises to do at home. Subsequent visits will include a short debrief of how you have been since your previous massage, followed by the treatment and any relevant exercises.

What will the massage feel like?

A variety of techniques will be used within one treatment incorporating eastern and western approaches: This will begin with eastern amma techniques which will stimulate acupressure points along your body's major meridians, myofascial techniques will be used without any oil to elongate the fascia (connective tissue) followed by broad strokes and hot stones to help warm the muscle tissues, soothe your nervous system and relax your body. Specific trigger point work will allow me to relieve areas of muscular tension and/or pain and finally stretches will be used to increase joint mobility. I always work with you to ensure we are working within your comfort range, but always mention if you feel any pain so that an alternative approach can be taken. You are also welcome to ask any questions. Massage should not be painful and is most effective when your body is relaxing and not resisting.

Are you insured?

Yes, I am fully insured to practice through Balens Insurance.

What to expect following treatment?

Most clients feel a sense of deep relaxation following treatment. Please also be aware that there are a number of natural reactions which can occur. These may include; tenderness, soreness, heat or redness around the area treated. This is quite normal and are part of the healing process within the tissue. They usually last between 24 to 72 hours.

Will I be covered during my massage?

Yes, you will be fully draped at all times to keep you warm and comfortable. Only the area being massage will be exposed.

What should I wear?

Generally it doesn’t matter. You will be asked to undress down to your underwear for the massage and get on the massage couch and under the towel - I will be outside the treatment room and will come in once you say you are ready. It’s worth noting that for clinical massage, on the first appointment I will do a postural assessment and it's helpful if you could bring shorts and women bring a sports bra/crop top. Otherwise just wear comfortable clothes for easy movement if you prefer.

What is my role during a massage therapy treatment?

Just to make yourself comfortable. I will either move you or ask you to move if we need to adjust your position, and sometimes to move as I am doing a massage stroke when we are doing structural integration work. Many  clients like to close their eyes, others like to talk and perhaps ask questions about the therapy.