Because I charge for my time, rather than by treatment type, this allows flexibility within a treatment to use a variety of techniques and adapt to your body’s needs.

I always have an in-depth consultation (especially the first time) to assess what you’re needing and I tailor the treatment from there.

Go with your intuition when booking and we can adapt as we go!

I am more than happy to have a phone call prior to booking to discuss the best options based on your requirements. Please note if you have any chronic conditions, acute injuries, are on medication or haven’t had a massage in a long time or ever, that it’s advisable to begin with a shorter treatment time (1 hour max) and build up gradually. I do offer 30min and 120min treatments only with prior consultation.

Here are some suggestions but don’t fret if not all of these are possible.

1. Hydrate yourself as much as you can in the 24 hours leading up to your treatment, this will help the lymphatic system when all the waste products broken down during the massage need flushing out.

2. With all that hydration, ensure you use the bathroom before your treatment begins (there’s nothing worse than lying there feeling uncomfortable when you’re supposed to be relaxing!)

3. If possible, disconnect from phones, laptops, emails, messages etc. a good 15 minutes before your treatment to help your mind switch off ahead of the treatment and make sure to switch any devices to silent or Aeroplane mode during your treatment.

4. Avoid eating a large meal less than 2 hours before your treatment, to allow plenty of time for digestion before lying down.

5. Remove any jewellery, watches, chains, wrist trackers beforehand.

6. You do not need to shower, shave your legs or put your best pants on. Please come exactly as you are.

7. You only need to remove as many items of clothing as you feel comfortable to do so.

8. I cannot treat you if you are under the influence of alcohol/drugs, or are contagious or severely unwell.

Full, upfront payment is required to secure the appointment.

Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance are eligible for a full refund.

Cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours in advance are eligible for a 50% refund.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not eligible for a refund.

I understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and unforeseen circumstance arise. So if you can’t make your appointment and don’t want to take the financial hit , you can reschedule completely for free. (Please note more than one consecutive reschedule will revert to the standard cancellation policy as stated above).

Absolutely! As a member of the community myself, I’m an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming practitioner.

I will provide tailored, aftercare advice to you based on your individual needs and what was covered during our session together, however, it’s useful to know there are some general aftercare advice tips that benefit everyone;

1. Stay hydrated! Help the lymphatic system out by drinking plenty of water in the 24 hours following a treatment to help the body rid any waste products that get broken down during the treatment.

2. Following that, avoid caffeine for 24 hours after a treatment as this dehydrates the body.

3. Avoid nicotine, alcohol or other drugs in the 24 hours following a treatment to allow the body time to remove old toxins before new ones enter. Also be aware that as the circulatory system is increased, substances may affect you much quicker if you do choose to imbibe.

4. Avoid heavy workouts, exercise and training for 24 hours after a massage. Allow the tissues to rest, repair and regenerate before working them. Light exercise such as walking and stretching is advisable.

5. The best thing you can do after a massage is go for a light stroll. (Walking slowly, not running for the bus!) This is particularly effective for people trying to correct postural misalignments. If all you want to do after your massage is go to sleep, that is absolutely okay too!

6. The body is in a state of higher absorption for 24-48 hours post-massage so if you want to increase your protein intake, this can help with tissue repair. Eating high nutrient foods is also recommended and try to avoid foods that cause inflammation such as sugary, fatty or spicy food for 24 hours.

7. You may keep the oil on for skin hydration alternatively, a hot bath/shower afterwards helps prolong muscle relaxation.

Massage should never hurt. Depending on specific needs, a firmer pressure may be required which can cause some discomfort but never pain. I always check in with my clients about the pressure but please don’t be afraid to speak up if you would like the pressure firmer or lighter.

There may be areas of tension that whilst being worked on, can elicit sensations of tenderness, soreness, achiness and even cramp but you should always be able to breathe through these sensations. Any sharp, shooting, tingling or sensations that make you gasp or hold your breath are too much for the tissues so please speak up, don’t feel that the pain is ‘good’. I try to keep my clients in a relaxed state as it makes the treatment far more effective.

As a general guideline, the sensations of discomfort during a massage should never exceed a 7/10 and everyone’s 7 is completely different.

A massage treatment is far more effective when the mind and body are able to remain completely relaxed; any breath holding, tensing, frowning, clenching are signs that the pressure is too high. Please don’t feel you must push through this to benefit. You may need to take some slow, deep breaths at times and you may feel the tension releasing.