Massage Therapy



Human touch
can have a profound effect on physical and emotional wellbeing. Massage therapy is the therapeutic use of touch, by hands, elbows or feet. Through the use of a variety of techniques a bond forms between the client and the therapist. Massage can be comforting and soothing, letting go of toxins from tissue and dispersing lactic acid. Endorphins, the body's natural feel good factor are released from muscles during massage.

Massage Therapy can take different forms:

  • Tuina, meaning "push and squeeze", is a form of Chinese medicine, concentrating on acupressure points around the body.
  • Thai massage involves yoga like stretches for improved flexibility, with the patient sometimes on the floor. Elbows knees and feet may be used by the therapist.
  • Indonesian traditional massage concentrates on improving the circulation.
  • Swedish massage is common in sports clinics for relieving tension and fatigue in muscles.
  • Marma massage is based upon the ayurvedic system of medicine, focussing on specific body points which relate to the internal organs.
  • Reiki is the gentle introduction of energy from the therapists hands into those areas on the body which have low energy.
 

Treatable Conditions

  • Fatigue
  • Stress
  • Back/shoulder/neck pain
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Tension
  • Anxiety
  • RSI
  • In chronic illness
  • As comfort and relief in terminal illness.
 


Disclaimer


Therapy-World has only confirmed practioners qualifications where the verified logo is displayed, in which case we have seen copies of relevant certificates. In all other cases we have not, and would advise all potential clients to satisfy themselves of a practitioner's competence and ethics. For further guidance on choosing a suitable practitioner see, "How to find the right therapist", which can be printed for future reference.


List of massage therapists

England

Bedfordshire Berkshire Birmingham Bristol Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Cheshire Cleveland Cornwall Cumbria Derbyshire Devon Dorset Durham Essex Gloucestershire Hampshire Herefordshire Hertfordshire Isle of Wight Isle of Man Kent Lancashire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Central London E London N London NW London W London S London SE London SW London W London Manchester Merseyside Middlesex Norfolk Northamptonshire Northumberland Nottinghamshire Oxfordshire Shropshire Somerset Staffordshire Suffolk Surrey Sussex Tyne & Wear Warwickshire West Midlands Wiltshire Worcestershire Yorkshire

Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland

Angus Argyll Arran Ayrshire Borders Caithness Central Dumfries Edinburgh Fife Galloway Glasgow Grampian Highlands Isle of Skye Kirkcudbrightshire Lanarkshire Lothian Morayshire Orkney Perthshire Roxburghshire Selkirkshire Strathclyde Wigtownshire Cardiff Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Conwy Denbighshire Dyfed Flintshire Glamorgan Gwent Gwynedd Monmouthshire Pembrokeshire Powys Swansea Wrexham Northern Ireland


CENTRAL LONDON

 

Susie Ray. Central, South and North London.

Practicing out of busy clinics in central, north and south London. Susie also offers a mobile service and has assistant tutored at the London School of Reflexology.

Susie considers all lifestyle factors and tailors each treatment accordingly, placing an emphasis on relaxation. Susie’s approach is holistic and she often gives ‘homework’ such as stimulation of hand reflexes to consolidate work done during treatments.

Using reflexology and Indian head massage Susie treats a wide range of ailments including *hormone imbalances, stress management, sleep disorders, bowel problems, headaches/migraines, muscular tension, eczema and allergies.

Susie specialises in *fertility, pregnancy and post-natal care reflexology rates are competitive and vary upon clinic and area, as well as providing concessionary rates.

Qualifications
Contact Details
Website
Dip in Reflexology, Dip Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Post natal care Reflexology, Dip Spinal Reflexology, Dip Advanced Hand Reflexology, Dip Indian Head Massage. Member of The Association of Reflexologists.

Telephone : 07966 888 901

E-Mail.

http://www.susieray.com

 

NORTH LONDON

Susie Ray. Central, South and North London.

Practicing out of busy clinics in central, north and south London. Susie also offers a mobile service and has assistant tutored at the London School of Reflexology.

Susie considers all lifestyle factors and tailors each treatment accordingly, placing an emphasis on relaxation. Susie’s approach is holistic and she often gives ‘homework’ such as stimulation of hand reflexes to consolidate work done during treatments.

Using reflexology and Indian head massage Susie treats a wide range of ailments including *hormone imbalances, stress management, sleep disorders, bowel problems, headaches/migraines, muscular tension, eczema and allergies.

Susie specialises in *fertility, pregnancy and post-natal care reflexology rates are competitive and vary upon clinic and area, as well as providing concessionary rates.

Qualifications
Contact Details
Website
Dip in Reflexology, Dip Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Post natal care Reflexology, Dip Spinal Reflexology, Dip Advanced Hand Reflexology, Dip Indian Head Massage. Member of The Association of Reflexologists.

Telephone : 07966 888 901

E-Mail.

http://www.susieray.com

 

 

SOUTH LONDON

Lisa Edwards. Happy Life. London, SW London
A little bit about us...
 
Happy Life are specialists in mobile massage therapy. The company is founded by Lisa Edwards who has previously worked within management and marketing for 10 years. Here at Happy Life we have experienced the stress and chaos of city living. We are determined to provide the essentials required for a happy mind, body and soul...
 
Qualifications
Contact Details
Website
BTEC Diploma Level 4 Holistic massage. Dip. Deep Tissue massage. Dip. Pregnancy massage. Dip. seated acupressure.

Telephone :07733366859

E-Mail.

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Simona M. Caserta. CThA. SW London
I am an holistic therapist, I specialise in plantar and palmar Reflexology."
Qualifications
Contact Details
Website
"My qualification is Holistic Massage Therapist, Reflexologist"

Telephone :07709012696

E-Mail.

N/A

 

Susie Ray. Central, South and North London.

Practicing out of busy clinics in central, north and south London. Susie also offers a mobile service and has assistant tutored at the London School of Reflexology.

Susie considers all lifestyle factors and tailors each treatment accordingly, placing an emphasis on relaxation. Susie’s approach is holistic and she often gives ‘homework’ such as stimulation of hand reflexes to consolidate work done during treatments.

Using reflexology and Indian head massage Susie treats a wide range of ailments including *hormone imbalances, stress management, sleep disorders, bowel problems, headaches/migraines, muscular tension, eczema and allergies.

Susie specialises in *fertility, pregnancy and post-natal care reflexology rates are competitive and vary upon clinic and area, as well as providing concessionary rates.

Qualifications
Contact Details
Website
Dip in Reflexology, Dip Pre-conception, Pregnancy & Post natal care Reflexology, Dip Spinal Reflexology, Dip Advanced Hand Reflexology, Dip Indian Head Massage. Member of The Association of Reflexologists.

Telephone : 07966 888 901

E-Mail.

http://www.susieray.com

 

SURREY

Catherine Haines. Camberley, Surrey
" Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Reiki. Catherine offers Massage, Reflexology and Reiki treatments to alleviate the physical and emotional tension caused by everyday life. Painful muscles, headaches, IBS, stress or menopause? Take a natural, safe route to good health with a caring, professional practitioner and restore health and relaxation to body and mind, (Ladies Only)."
Qualifications
Contact Details
Website
MAR, MCThA, ITEC. Member of Association of Reflexologists, Member of Complementary Therapists Association (Embody).

Telephone : 01276 504772

E-Mail.

http://www.healthandserenity.co.uk