Massage and Bodywork
Massage and bodywork treatments involve the manipulation of soft tissue at different areas of the body to relieve tension and holding patterns, reduce adhesions and soften scar tissue, reset posture and realign the body, supporting it to return to its natural balance.

Zoe works holistically, so following a personalised assessment, a treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs, incorporating any techniques necessary to meet your wellness goals. If you have a specific health, pain, scarring or menstrual need, you may be interested in a specific type of massage. The different treatment types are listed below.

Massage options:

Sports Massage

​You don't have to be an athlete to benefit from sports massage. This type of massage aims to correct soft tissue dysfunction, which can lead to aches and pains arising from sport, or through activities such as sitting at a desk all day or working hard in the garden.

​A sports massage always starts with a posture and movement assessment to find out what's comfortable, painful, and whether you have the expected movement in your joints. Based on this information, we will decide together which area of the body to start working on to address the pains you are experiencing.
Scar Tissue Release

This treatment is for scars and scar tissue, which often follows surgery, an injury or an accident. It is used to improve movement and sensation in the scar itself and the tissues surrounding it. The treatment is a light, systemic bodywork carried out on the scar and surrounding areas of the body.

Scar tissue is produced by the body to repair a wound or damaged tissue inside the body. This happens after surgery, a cut, an injury, or an accident. It’s amazing that the body can heal itself in this way, however, scars and scar tissue can cause problems for us in and around the area of the initial wound, and often beyond this initial site. Scar tissue is often dry, tight, and adhered. Some of the problems this can cause are; appearance, pain, restriction, practical and emotional.

Some clients have found that Scar Tissue Release has eased pain, decreased hard swelling, improved the appearance of the scar, and helped them feel more at east about the scar, that area of the body, and the event that led to it. Please note that every scar is different, and so each response to the treatment is different. ​Read more about Scar Tissue Release here.
Massage for Female Sex Hormones

When out of balance, female sex hormones can cause all sorts of problems, from heavy periods and pain to IBS. Specific, tailored massage can support the symptoms these bring and help you to reconnect to your body. This massage is entirely external, with a focus on the abdomen. Privacy and dignity are paramount and you will be covered appropriately at all times. The massage can also be done fully covered if that would make you more comfortable. 

Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.
Indian head massage
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Drawing on techniques from Indian Head Massage, the benefits are holistic as it can support improved sleep and hair quality to reduced stress and headaches; this is a good all-round treatment for wellbeing.

​This treatment of the head, neck and shoulders is given clothed and seated. It can provide great relief and relaxation for people who experience tight neck and shoulders, low energy and/or a felt sensation of tension arising from stress.
Crystal Massage

Crystals can be used in massage to aid anything from relaxation, pain management and stress. Crystals bring their unique benefit in addition to the physical element of the massage. Crystal selection will be tailored to your individual difficulties, situation, and intention.   

There is also the option of a relaxing and rejuvenating crystal facial massage.​