 WHAT MAKES MY TREATMENTS DIFFERENT
I don't use routines
Most of us have had the experience of receiving a massage and feeling that the therapist wasn't really there, that she or he was just performing robotic superficial moves while thinking of her/his shopping list. The way I like to work is by listening first to you and then to your body's needs and responding to them with focus. My massage treatment will be tailored and specific to your needs and it is a pleasure for me to see how most of my clients realise and appreciate this (see 'testimonials')
If you want a Deep Tissue Massage you will not get a superficial light massage
So often, we feel the need for some deep and firm massage work in a tight and stiff area. We just need some sustained powerful pressure used with sensitivity and skill. We know that a light superficial massage is not going to help and there is nothing more irritating than receiving oily perfunctory strokes and waiting for the massage therapist to finally find where the tension is and do something about it!
That is what Deep Tissue massage is for. It is effective at dealing with tension areas and relaxing at the same time.
I don't believe in pain
We commonly say in the massage world that there are two types of pain, the good and the bad. The 'good' is actually not a pain because it feels good, it feels that it is releasing discomfort or giving relief in some way. When bodywork is too fast and without enough sensitivity, this good pain can become a bad pain. The 'bad pain' feels unpleasant and often it is the result of working too deeply too soon. I encourage clients to stop me if they ever feel this type of pain. This is because the 'bad pain' forces the system into a contracting, recoiling and defending mode that does not stimulate the healing process as much as the relaxation state does.
I give you advice
Specific injuries or problems often progress faster if helped by some simple remedial exercises that could be done between treatments. Some clients are keen to help their condition to heal faster by doing a few stretches or exercises. Other clients just prefer to come for treatments more regularly. I respect both decisions although I generally encourage the first one.
I concentrate on quality
And not quantity. There is a limit on the number of massage treatments I can do per day and apart from exceptional circumstances I will not go over this limit. Should I do so, this would make me exhausted, unable to focus and would probably result in my falling into a boring routine without any feeling or intent that would be a waste of our time and your money.
I use different body positions
The particular body position will be chosen depending on whether you would like a relaxing massage treatment or a more dynamic remedial massage session.
If you want us to concentrate on a specific injury or problem I could work on you while you lie face up, face down, side lying, sitting down and/or even standing up!
If what you want is just deep relaxation I would probably change your position as little as possible unless otherwise requested.
Every effort is made for you to have a pleasant and effective massage experience and this is the main reason why I run a succesful massage practice in North London!
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