About me

I trained as a Remedial Massage Therapist 10 years ago having previously worked for many years as a Chartered Management Accountant – I have gone from massaging one set of figures to another

During this period I also studied and completed an Open University degree in Health and Social Care. I am passionate about health and wellbeing, and encourage everyone to take responsibility for their own health. I aim to enable my clients to have a richer and healthier life
I love to swim, practice pilates and walk my dog, Rufus. Getting out in the fresh country air every day is fantastic – come rain or shine.

I am professionally qualified.
Professional massage is a very skilled practice, performed through the hands of a competent and qualified therapist. I carried out my training and qualification through the Northern Institute of Massage, completing a thorough course which included study of anatomy, physiology, related pathology and the techniques of Swedish massage, heat and cold therapies, kinaesthenics and other related fields.
Having successfully completed this training and qualification, I became a member of the London & Counties Society of Physiologists (LCSP) which has strict codes of conduct to which its members must adhere. You can therefore be totally assured that I:
1. Have successfully completed professional training to the required standard
2. Observe the highest degree of integrity and responsibility with regard to the practice of massage therapy
3. Maintain total respect for patient confidentiality
4. Practice in a professional manner
I am registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), GPs are asked to recommend patients who are seeking complementary therapies to consult with practitioners who are CNHC registered

Massage treatment

Remedial massage therapy is a hands-on technique that gently massages the muscle tissue. The manipulation promotes natural healing for a curative or therapeutic effect. Because it works deeper than regular relaxing massage techniques, its effects are usually deeper and longer lasting, yet still relaxing.
How does it work?
Remedial Massage stimulates the body's healing mechanism by:
• Increasing blood flow, both locally and generally, to improve circulation
• Increasing lymphatic flow to and from the treated area to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation
• Relieving stress and tension, known to hinder the healing process
• Reducing muscle tension, balancing the muscles and increasing muscle tone, all enabling greater mobility
• Over time, breaking down scar or fibrous tissues to improve joint mobility

What happens during a treatment?
At your first consultation I will ask you questions to understand your lifestyle, for example hobbies, sport, exercise, occupation, medical history. I will do an examination and of your condition.
I will then recommend a treatment plan which will treat the cause of the disorder, as well as the symptoms.
Treatments will include soft tissue massage, mobilisations and stretching. I will also recommend some self-management techniques that you can do for yourself.