Having been there myself I really know how hugely frustrating pain can be – whether you’re struggling to wash the dishes or run a marathon; whether you’ve been in pain for decades or weeks; whether you’re 10 years old or 80 years old; whether you’re a runner, teacher, gardener, lawyer, musician, athlete, office worker, scientist or opera singer!
Sessions will always begin with a thorough history taking and movement assessment; no two bodies are the same and the way that I work is to be rid of protocols and look at the individuality of each person that I work with, to tailor the treatment to suit each person’s needs.
The aim is to trace your pain back to its origin, so we can treat the cause, not just the symptoms. The consultation is the first important step along this path and will involve recording any relevant history, assessing movement and discussing what you would like from the treatment.
I have moved away from naming and labelling my ‘style’ of treatment as it varies so much from person to person, depending on your individual needs and way of moving, but it may well include myofascial release, deep tissue massage, structural rebalancing and integration and will often include a deeply relaxing element, meaning this approach can provide a restorative effect for anxiety and stress as well as purely physical ailments.