Benefits of Soft Tissue Massage
Regular massage can have a profound impact on both performance and recovery, whether you're an athlete or just looking to improve your overall well-being. Here’s how massage can help you!
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Injury prevention
​​​ Improved sleep quality
Reduced muscle tension
Increased range of motion
Improved circulation
Reduction in stress
Enhanced lymphatic drainage
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​By incorporating regular massage into your routine, whether it's sports massage, deep tissue, or even more relaxing options, you can optimise both your recovery and performance and overall wellbeing.​​​
Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture, also known as dry needling involves the insertion of thin needles into trigger points in order to restore muscle function, alleviate pain and muscle spasms, and increase circulation and overall healing.
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Acupuncture works by stimulating the nerves, initiating a healing process. These signals can trigger the release of neurotransmitters, such as endorphins, which help relieve pain and regulate mood.​
Cupping Therapy
Cupping, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, has found its place in modern wellness practices. Today, it is widely recognised for its effectiveness in alleviating muscle pain and enhancing range of motion. This ancient therapy offers a unique approach to recovery and relaxation, making it a popular choice among athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike. Experience cupping and discover a holistic path to better health.
Pre & Post Natal Massage
Prenatal and postnatal massage offers numerous benefits for expectant and new mothers. During pregnancy, massage can help alleviate discomfort from low back pain to pelvic girdle pain, reduce stress, swelling and nausea and promote overall relaxation. It can also help prepare the body for labor by easing tension in muscles and joints.
After childbirth, postnatal massage aids in recovery by relieving muscle soreness and promoting healing. It can also assist with emotional well-being, helping new mothers manage stress and anxiety while adjusting to their new roles. Overall, both types of massage provide essential support during this transformative time.
About Emily
Emily graduated from Kingston University in 2014 with a degree in Human Biology and Sports Science. She has always had an interest in sports injuries and treatments and in 2021 qualified as a Level 3 & 4 sports massage therapist. Emily also offers pre and post natal massage and and having dealt with many women who have had c-sections this led her onto becoming a qualified Scar Therapy Practitioner. In 2023 Emily also qualified in medical acupuncture.
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Emily has been involved in competitive sport since a young age. Having rowed for the past 15 years she is now a keen cyclist and runner and is always off doing some sporting adventure or another.
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Anatripsis....the meaning
The word Anatripsis comes from the ancient Greek language, meaning ‘The use of friction or rubbing as therapy, a form of massage’.
The Ancient Greeks had an awareness of the benefits of deep friction massage and often used olive oil and massage to treat athletes pre and post sport.
Ancient physicians and philosophers such as Hippocrates and Aristotle wrote about how massage helped to reduce muscle fatigue, remove lactic acid and prevent injury. In the centuries gone we have adapted, modified and advanced these massage techniques but it all stems back to Anatripsis.
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