Advanced Massage Therapy & Coaching in Leeds: Guiseley, Ilkley, Otley, Yeadon & Horsforth

You might have experienced a sports massage or a relaxing spa massage or been for treatment with a physio, chiropractor or osteopath. These

approaches generally tend to target and treat ‘the problem’ or specific body parts.

But just as our muscles and limbs don’t work in isolation from the rest of our bodies, so we exist as ‘whole’ people – totally interconnected in body, mind and spirit.

My approach, therefore, is tailored-made to work with you as a whole person. Our ‘mental knots’ can often show up as ‘physical knots’ . 

My approach gives you the chance to reconnect with your whole self – mind, body and spirit – and reflect on and address worries, anxieties and attitudes that can be very real barriers to recovery.

Massage is useful for regular body maintenance, as a way of managing pain and stress or to address chronic (long-standing) muscular tension and

stress-related symptoms. 

My full range of holistic services, including massage, Kinesio-Taping, Body-Mind coaching and Reiki, offers many benefits for my clients in Leeds

and beyond, including:

• Pain relief
• Reduced stress levels
• Repair and recover from injury
• Increased mobility and range of motion
• Improved mood and relaxation
• Greater clarity, confidence and focus
• Better immune functioning
• Chronic pain
• Repetitive strain injuries
• The effects of depression, anxiety, irritability and poor, restless sleep
• Fatigue, headache and other stress-related conditions
• Fibromyalgia

I talk about the different issues or conditions I typically help with in my website, but the best way to find out what’s right for you is to talk to me. Following your initial consultation, we can agree what type of treatment or programme is right for you.

You don’t need to wear any specific clothing. If we are doing a deep tissue or sports massage a pair of shorts will be useful. Massage can be done with or

without oils, depending on the type of massage therapy you need. If you are comfortable with it, I will ask you to remove your clothing down to your underwear. You will always remain draped with warm towels; only that part of the body to be worked on will be revealed.

Yes – I work by appointment, so provided these are booked in advance. Evening appointments are most popular, with the 6.00pm – 8.00pm slots

being taken quickly. BUT – it is always worth phoning as I may occasionally have a cancellation or a free slot. Weekend sessions are available on

Saturday at 9.00 – 13.00.

There are very few conditions where massage is not recommended at all: conditions that are infectious and that are potentially life-threatening and carry a high risk of reoccurring (eg. in the weeks following a heart attack or stroke, or in the early stage of a deep vein thrombosis).

There are also conditions where massage may be OK, but these areas should be avoided: open, weeping or cut skin; fungal infections, eg. Athlete’s foot; inflammation, bruising or fractures. But it is possible, and beneficial, to work with them. For example, an area of inflammation would benefit from massage in adjoining areas that improves the circulation, removing waste products or excess fluid, while improving the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the damaged tissues.

It is not unusual to experience some of the following symptoms after a treatment:

• A bit achy, similar to how you would feel after a workout;
• Slightly chilly – as your heart rate may have slowed;
• Thirst and frequent visits to the toilet;
• Tiredness or light-headedness;
• Headaches;
• Feeling emotional, particularly if you've been under a lot of stress;

These symptoms are completely normal and don't usually last any longer than 24 hours. They are positive signs that your body is responding to

treatment (the healing crisis), and they become less likely as your body gets used to massage.

To make sure you make the most of the benefits of your treatment and help your body regain its balance, there are a few things you can do after your treatment:

• Avoid exercise, heavy meals, caffeine and alcohol.
• Drink plenty of water to help your body to flush out any waste products.
• Take 10-15 minutes immediately after a massage to rest and allow your body to recover.

I have offices in Guiseley, Leeds and Horsforth and offer a mobile service covering Otley, Yeadon, Harrogate, Ilkley and beyond.