Integrated Myofascial Release Therapy (CiMFT)

​Myofascial Release is a hands on manual therapy that works with you to effect changes in the whole body via its 3D fascial net, something we now understand to be hugely important in health and movement.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​Integrated Myofascial Therapy CiMFT combines the original John Barnes PT method & the MFR UK method of myofascial release with the latest pain science & Soft Tissue Therapy Massage techniques (like remedial sports massage) to provide a gentle, effective and holistic whole person approach to symptoms of:

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• Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia

• Jaw Pain & TMJ Symptoms

• Joint Pain

• Low Back Pain

• Shoulder pain & dysfunction

• Neck pain

• Sciatica

• Headaches

• Plantar Fasciitis & foot pain

• Stress & Anxiety

• Nervous System Dysregulation

• IBS & Digestive Dysfunction

• Women's Health issues

• Abdominal adhesions

• Scarring (surgical & non surgical)

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To book your Myofascial Release session Click Here

 

Sports & Remedial Massage (BTEC L5 Soft Tissue Therapy)

Soft Tissue Therapy is the name given to massage that uses a number of specialised techniques as well all the classical moves you would expect to find in a high quality sports massage, deep tissue massage and remedial full body massage.

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​​​​​​​​​​Soft Tissue Therapy uses neuro-muscular techniques to restore muscles to their optimum resting length and treats musculoskeletal pain, injury and dysfunction caused by any of life’s stresses. Although sport and over-activity can be a common factor with many clients, this is far from being the main problem that Soft Tissue Therapists deal with.

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Much of the massage therapy I do is around the reduction of stress, tension, pain and dysfunction and that can be due to any number of  long or short term causes including lifestyle, stress, nutrition, occupation, trauma, illness and injury. Many of today's issues are caused by posture, repetitive use and even under use. I use the term 'remedial' broadly, to indicate the aim of applying treatment to specific issues. 

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The depth of pressure used in massage us completely individual and based on what a client needs that day. Massage pressure can change from session to session and throughout a session depending on need and sensitivity. The "depth" of a massage is not necessarily about pressing hard.  It's about ensuring the pressure is therapeutic and doing what is needed to restore tissue health.

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As with all treatments here the approach is holistic which means considering the whole person and not just the part. This particular massage is designed to treat soft tissue imbalances while identifying the underlying cause. It aims to increase mobility, function and relaxation and offer more long-term improvements in wellbeing, whilst remembering that 'you' are attached. 

All of that helps with injury prevention. To book your Sport & Remedial Massage session Click Here

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Holistic Massage

These sessions are all about relaxation. There is no assessing, no fixing & no remedying*.

Just a space in which to be as you are, and to let go.

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Holistic means "the whole of something, or someone, and not just a part". Full Body Holistic Massage sessions invite the whole of you to completely relax and wind down into rest. They encourage a deep state of calm and ease to filter through to all the physical tissues.

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This session uses a range of techniques in slow, soothing pressures that feel appropriate for you and your body on the day, but they are no less 'deep'.

 

Taking time to relax, re-balance and connect to our inner self is vital for health and wellbeing.

 

​This session doesn't include any assessment or specific injury or remedial treatment. Please rebook a remedial or myofascial session.

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To book your 60 or 90 minute Holistic Massage session Click Here

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​​​​​​Scar Tissue Massage

​What is scar tissue?

Scar tissue is a normal and natural repair process that occurs as a result of injury or surgery. Scar tissue may be less flexible, weaker, thicker, a different colour and produce different sensations or no sensations at all. Although scar tissue is different from surrounding tissue it doesn't necessarily mean it will cause restrictions or uwanted symptoms.

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​​​​​Why have scar tissue massage?

First things first - we cannot "release" scar tissue. Nothing is being released.

But by using specific mechanical massage techniques we can stimulate peripheral nerves, mobilise the scar and the surrounding tissue, and this helps with tissue organisation, stretch, flexibility and sensitivity.

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When tissue is cut or interrupted so are the nerves and that can change how things feel.

When tissue repairs the haphazard arrangement, or the overproduction of the collagen fibres can create thickened or less mobile tissue.

Some people experience feelings of perceived pain, numbness, burning, itching, tightness, restriction, pulling, swelling and a sense of disconnection from affected areas of the body as a result.

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Who can have scar tissue massage?

Suitable for anyone with symptomatic new and old scars that are surgical (including from c-section, hysterectomy, keyhole, arthroplasty, appendectomy, cholecystectomy & mastectomy, for exmple) & non-surgical causes.

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When can you have scar tissue massage?

Scar healing has several phases; the remodelling phase begins from week 6 and can continue for anything up to 2 years as the new tissue reorganises and strengthens. Certain types of therapeutic touch around scarring (not on it) can begin as early as 2 weeks post surgery.

Direct work on the scar must wait until the proliferation stage which happens 6-9 weeks post surgery, providing there are no healing delays. 

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How many sessions will I need?

Your consultation gives you the time & space to tell me about your scar including how it may be affecting you and any treatment goals you may have. This process will be led by you. The time remaining after your consultation will then be available for me to begin the assessment and hands on work on your scar, or the first scar of choice.

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Whilst there is no set number of sessions for scar massage it's worth being able to commit to anything from 2- 6 sessions before you start.

If multiple or very large scars have been discussed in the consultation it will be necessary to treat over multiple sessions.

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Sensations felt during scar massage differ, but as Scar tissue massage and Myofascial techniques are so gentle the treatments are typically quite relaxing.  

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To book a Scar Tissue Massage Click Here

 

Clients wanting to ask questions about this, or any of the treatments prior to booking are invited to book a free Discovery Call

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