Holistic massage

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This massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, and joint stiffness. It is an ideal complimentary therapy if you have physical aches and pains or feel stressed, anxious or depressed.

Holistic massage uses five styles of long, flowing strokes to massage.

The five basic strokes are:
- effleurage (sliding or gliding)
- petrissage (kneading)
- tapotement (rhythmic tapping)
- friction (cross fiber)
- vibration/shaking.

“I’ve been coming to Rita for massage for a few years now and I can’t praise her enough - Rita always provides a completely personal and tailored experience and seems to know exactly what my body and mind need. I always leave feeling happier and lighter - Rita is a miracle worker!!!”

— Natalie Michael

“I have had a few massages with Rita, and they have been so good. She seems to really understand what is happening in my body and goes straight to the problem areas without direction. A firm but caring touch - Rita has a gift. I feel cared for.”

— Marianne Power

“I had the most wonderful massage with Mattea. Her calm and nurturing approach completely suited my needs. We had a quick chat and she incorporated a holistic massage with other methods tailored to me as an individual. The environment and atmosphere was perfect. Definitely rebooking soon to continue the healing process. Thank you”

— Rachael O'Sullivan

“I would like to add a 5 star review for Claire Sands who gave me an excellent 90min treatment the other day. She was professional and friendly and it was an excellent massage. I will 100% be booking again!”

— T.B - Hackney

“It was so lovely having a massage with Rita. I felt safe and comfortable with the new guidelines and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks!”

— Zainab. - Hackney

“Pieter is a wonderful body therapist. That might sound exaggerated, but I mean it because he is very skilled, warm and friendly, intuitive, professional and wise. He has helped me a lot with releasing long held tensions and processing emotion through the body. I love his background music selections too - his ‘second pair of hands’ and I feel more positive, relaxed, lighter and longer when I leave.”

— Srivati Skelton, Hackney

“Very nice. Relaxing, distressing and restful. Just what I needed after working so hard. I slept so well that night and it got the knots out too. Thanks :) ”

— Simon Alecks

MeditationMassage™

Daisy-Mae offers a therapeutic antidote to our busy modern lives, MeditationMassage™ is a transformational treatment that combines the benefits of two ancient wellbeing practises in one powerful treatment - nurturing aromatherapy massage to relax the body with simultaneous guided body meditation to calm the mind. The client and therapist enter a meditative flow together to cultivate deep connection and nervous system co-regulation. This mind-body modality is wonderful for healing the body through massage, nurturing connection to oneself, as well as enhancing self-empowerment. Suitable for anybody who feels a need to really relax their body and connect back to oneself, and to recenter and realign inner connection through a soothing and uplifting guided meditation.

Daisy is available at weekends

“I had a holistic massage at the healing space with Daisy, it was such a lovely experience! Daisy is such a gentle person with a great touch. My massage was ever so relaxing and greatly enjoyed. Daisy’s voice alone is very relaxing and will put you to sleep. Thank you Daisy for such a great experience. I highly recommend, and will be back!. Thanks again ✨”

— The Melange

Practitioners

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TARA RIVERO ZEA

Book with Tara

Tara Rivero Zea is an experienced acupuncturist who is passionate about women’s health. Her practice specializes in fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care.

She began her training in Acupuncture in 2007 and then went on to train in Tui Na which is a Chinese Massage technique. Today Tara often combines acupuncture and massage together to get the best results in treatments.

Her love for all things related to pregnancy, birth and children led her to train as a doula and she completed her training with Nurturing Birth in May 2013.

Tara is also the mother of four young children and used acupuncture throughout her own pregnancies and deliveries. She became interested in treating children with Chinese Medicine whilst nursing her own through a variety of childhood ailments.

Tara then trained with Placenta Remedies Network to become a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After her third and fourth baby she encapsulated her own placenta, and after feeling the benefits first hand she now offers this service across North and East London and Essex Borders.

Feel free to contact Tara directly to see how acupuncture and massage can help you.

Her pricing reflects the different communities in the area, with a private acupuncture and a multibed clinic for differing budgets.

e: tarariverozea@googlemail.com w: http://www.acupunctureatyourdoor.co.uk/ insta: tarariverozea

RITA BEWLEY

Book with Rita

Rita is an experienced and empathetic therapist with grounding strength. She specializes in Deep Tissue and Pre and Postnatal treatments, following a Level 3 Diploma from the London School of Massage and post-graduate trainings in Pregnancy & Labour Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage and Warm Bamboo Massage. Plus, she’s adding Thai Massage to her CV.

Rita comes from a Teaching, Psychology and Mental Health background and listens carefully & thoughtfully to the needs of each client. She works intuitively after consultation and her skilled execution has received many good reviews.

e: falltograce1@gmail.com w: https://falltograce1.wixsite.com/website insta: falltograce1

Claire Sands

Book with Claire

Fascinated by the body’s ability to heal itself, Claire became a Massage Therapist to help other people achieve good health and wellbeing through holistic practices which stimulate the body and mind.

Her career began at Neals Yard Therapy Rooms, where she gained experience in various techniques and adapted these specifically to meet the individual needs of clients. Claire went on to join the luxury cruise line, Holland America, as a Spa Therapist. Accommodating an older clientele onboard gave her the opportunity to help with various conditions, such as Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, observing how massage had the ability to ease symptoms and alleviate pain.

Claire has since trained and worked with Facegym, specialising in face massage as a natural alternative to anti-ageing and effective tension release. Her focus now specifically targets the jaw and relieves symptoms associated with TMJ disfunction, where Claire takes a whole body approach in helping to combat facial tension for good. The ongoing experience of helping people feel better about themselves through looser jaws has been highly rewarding, and Claire continues to deepen her knowledge in sustaining a healthy body and mind for all.

e: claire@massageonthemind.com
w: www.massageonthemind.com
Insta: massageonthemind
t: 07535 505 362

Elea-May

Book with Elea

Elea is a qualified Massage therapist (deep tissue/remedial massage, pregnancy massage and holistic), Aromatherapist, Reflexologist and Reiki Practitioner.

She calls her massage "remedial", whether you chose a deep tissue technic, or a more relaxing aromatherapy massage, you will always leave the treatment feeling lighter and relaxed.

She has accumulated a lot of experience and by following her intuition, she will work on every muscles and tensions. For each treatments including a massage, the pressure will always be adapted to your needs and preferences.

She also offers BESPOKE treatments, combining all these technics. Same again, they will be adapted to your needs. She will target the treatment after doing a short and efficient consultation with you, at the beginning of the session. The bespoke treatment can be up to 2h.

A new addition in Elea’s treatments, which might be for you, is CBD Oil Massages, known to help with muscle tension, joint health, inflammation, anxiety and depression and improving sleep.

Above all, she loves helping and healing, and has a very caring, warm and attentive nature.

She is currently studying Naturopathy and Acupuncture.

Elea is a registered member of CThA, the Complementary Therapists Association and has an ITEC qualification.

e: eleaholistic@gmail.com
w: https://eleaholistic.com/
insta: elea_holistic

Mattea Di Gaetano

Book with Mattea

Mattea is a highly qualified holistic therapist with over 25 years’ experience. She began her training in 1997 with Holistic Massage and Reflexology. Later on she added Pregnancy Massage, Reiki and Bowen Technique to her skill set. She is very adept at treating people from all walks of life and all ages, dealing with a variety of conditions for adults and children. She works with private clients, NHS Mental Health clients at Children’s Centre’s and with local community groups.

Due to her son’s premature birth she discovered an affinity with Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and saw at first hand the benefit of the treatment to her young child. This led her to qualify in CST at the CTET in London and she subsequently completed Post Graduate Training in CST for Mothers and Babies.

Mattea offers sessions for adults as well as for mothers and babies. This includes pre and postnatal treatments. Her treatments can help babies with birth trauma, development problems, misalignment and they can also improve the communication between mothers and their young child.

Mattea can offer baby massage and can teach parents how to do it individually.

More recently, Mattea has been treating clients with long Covid, finding that Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki have helped clients regain their vitality as the nervous system can realign and the immune system regains energy.

Treatments with Mattea leave you feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated, whole and relieved of aches, pains and tensions. Within the safety, skill and care that Mattea offers, each session brings clients closer to their own health, balance and resilience.

Her therapeutic and intuitive sensitivity enables her to connect with each client. She has a loyal client base, all trusting in her abilities and the care she offers.

Mattea is qualified in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (CST), Holistic, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Indian Head and Baby massage, Hot stone, Reiki, Reflexology and Bowen Technique.

Mattea is accredited with the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA) and registered with the Complementary Therapy Association (CThA).

Mattea is available at Healing Space:
Tuesdays 3pm - 7pm
Sundays 11am - 7pm

e: matteadi1000@gmail.com
w: https://www.mattea-holistictouch.co.uk/
t: 07931 737874

Pieter Maritz

Book with Pieter

Pieter is a massage and bodywork therapist with a special interest in mindful, embodied touch.

He holds certification in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage as well as Myofascial Release Therapy but also draws on Trigger Point Therapy and the intuitive, deep ‘listening’ touch of Rosen Method Bodywork to meet clients in a truly holistic, person-centered way.

“Slow, focused and deeply grounding, my touch invites you to come into conscious awareness of subconscious holding patterns and deep tensions within your body, while I gently and safely support you to release that which might not be serving your fullest potential.

Bodywork and massage, for me, is a process of discovering the being beneath the story.”

Pieter is a professional member of FHT and Rosen Institute and is dedicated to his ongoing apprenticeship in Rosen Method Bodywork.

In his spare time, he loves researching all forms of biodynamic therapy, practises Yoga and mindfulness meditation, and for the past 6 years, has worked with sacred plant medicines in the Peruvian Amazon.

e: pieter@unalome.co.uk
w: www.unalome.co.uk

Jamie Griffiths

Book with Jamie

Jamie's approach is to treat each client as whole human being, comprised of body, mind and spirit existing in dynamic relationship with the world around them.

A former theatre performer, office worker and a parent of two small children, Jamie has a keen understanding of how the stressors of modern life can manifest in the body, often in complex and unexpected ways. Rather than directly attacking sources of pain, tension or discomfort, he aims to manipulate the soft tissues and vital energies in ways that stimulate each person’s innate healing responses.

Jamie holds a Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage from the School of Natural Therapies and is a full member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

e: hello@jamiemassage.co.uk
w: www.jamiemassage.co.uk