On your first treatment I will ask you to fill out a short form that will give me some background to yourself, as well as let me know any conditions or allergies you may have that I need to be aware of before we begin treatment. We will then have a chat about what I can help you with depending on the treatment you are seeking and what I may be able to do for you. When necessary, I may carry out a full postural assessment which may help me understand the underlying cause of any problems.

For Sports Therapy: When we have identified areas that need work, I will ask you to get onto a massage table. The massage may take place on a variety of areas, and you will be lying or sitting in different positions depending on what part of your body I am working. During the massage I will use a variety of techniques. You may feel a slight discomfort when I’m performing deep techniques, or working on particularly tight muscles, but I will work closely with you to perform these at a level you are comfortable with.

Performed on a massage table (except IHM). Modesty is protected at all times and only the area being massaged will be uncovered at any one time. For Sports Treatments please bring shorts to wear for the treatment.

Some clients may feel some muscle soreness or slight bruising following deep massage treatments. This is not something to worry about.  It is much like the feeling you have the day after a heavy weights session! It is important to drink plenty of water after your massage. This will help flush out toxins from your body that have been released during the treatment.

Sports and complementary therapy, although relaxing and soothing, can also be quite vigorous. If you currently have muscle soreness the massage may, initially, cause some discomfort. Sport and remedial massage should be avoided if you have open wounds, muscle tears, sprained ligaments or burns; varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis, cancer, tumours, melanoma or haemophilia. This therapy is also unsuitable for anyone with infectious skin disease such as a fungal infection or herpes. People with diabetes should be aware that sport and remedial massage will have the same effects as exercise and should seek medical referral before treatment. If you have a medial condition it is always best to discuss it with me before booking an appointment, on occasions you may need a GPs referral and this will enable you to do this ahead of the treatment day.