Moving Towards Balance
My Approach
I believe in empowering and encouraging you into a journey towards a balanced lifestyle.
A Holistic Treatment
You are much more than muscles and bones
I take into account your complete being, not just the physical symptoms or problems but psychology, environment and nutrition and the effects, both positive and negative, that these can have on the body as a whole.
After an initial assessment we can arrange private massage therapy sessions to treat areas of concern in your body. Also, there are the options of having private meditation guidance or join a meditation group (which can be formed on demand).
Relevant aftercare advice will be given after your treatment suggesting things that you can be doing in order to improve your physical and mental health so that the benefits from your massages or meditation sessions can be felt for longer.
The Mind & Body Connection
A complex interrelationship
What we do with our physical body (what we eat, how much we exercise, even our posture) can impact our mental state (positively or negatively).
On the other hand, our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can also positively or negatively affect our biological functioning. In other words, our minds can affect how healthy our bodies are.
Fix in Six Approach
Pain Reduction Protocol
I follow a tested protocol in order to reduce pain in up to six visits.
It is recommended that you see me once a week for up to six weeks to achieve a reduction in your pain.
Once there is a consistent reduction in pain that lasts between treatments (usually around the third week), then the time between treatments will be increased to two then three weeks.
Eventually, if you remain pain free between the lengthened time of treatments, we can move onto maintenance treatments of once a month or whatever suits you.
Maintenance treatments are a great part of everyone’s health care routine.
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic, Soothing or Invigorating Massages tailored to your individual needs
Different techniques such as deep tissue, myofascial release and manual lymphatic drainage will be used to achieve your goals which may be keep injury and pain free, improve or maintain your health and performance.
Holistic Massage
Pressure and intensity of movements are adapted to client’s needs and can also alleviate post workout soreness.
Combining the therapeutic properties of oils to promote health and well-being, holistic massage has a smooth, flowing style that promotes:
- General relaxation
- A greater range of movement
- Improvement to the digestion
- Removal of toxins and waste
- Relief from stress
- Improvement to circulation
- Boost to the body’s immune system
- Relief from muscular tension and fatigue
Advanced Clinical Massage
Aimed at reducing chronic pain and improving range of movement releasing tightness in muscles and restrictions in the connective tissue that surrounds them.
Sessions also include work to pinpoint trigger points, which can cause localised pain or referred pain patterns such as sciatica, numbness in the arm, knee pain or migraine headaches. Other techniques include amma fusion, deep tissue massage, sports stretching and myofascial release. This means I have a vast number of tools to choose from and can modify each session to best suit your current needs.
Advanced clinical techniques can be used for almost any type of pain, including:
- low back pain
- neck pain and stiffness
- headaches and migraines
- shoulder pain, including frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- sprains, strains and sports injuries
- sciatica
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- tennis elbow and other RSIs
- piriformis syndrome
- whiplash
- sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- hip and pelvis pain
I work on an outcome-based model that aims to significantly reduce pain and improve range of movement in 1-6 sessions. I will design a treatment plan with your individual needs in mind, and regularly track progress to see how we’re doing against our treatment goals.
All appointments include relevant homecare advice, putting you in control. I will give you easy-to-follow stretches, exercises or postural advice to support the massages and the overall treatment plan.
Pregnancy and Maternity Massage
Special type of massage designed to accommodate the unique needs of pregnant women after the first trimestre of pregnancy.
Focus on the back, shoulders, arms and legs. Face, head and neck can also be massaged.
Benefits:
- Reduces stress and the physical strain associated with pregnancy
- Helps to mitigate stretch marks, by nourishing and hydrating the skin so that it will be more elastic
On-site seated acupressure / chair massage
Quick tone-up massage that could be given in shops, companies, parties, etc.
(from 15 to 30 minutes).
A short time out to recharge batteries will be much appreciated by you and your employees.
NO OIL IS USED
Based on the principles of Anma, a traditional Japanese massage, it incorporates over 90 specific acupressure points on the head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands and back.
I am a member of industry professional bodies and hold full liability and indemnity insurance.
Costs can be paid in full as an employee benefit as part of your wellbeing programme, subsidised with an agreed contribution from the employee, or the company can simply provide the space and time for the employees to benefit from the service. Either way, the service can act as a front line tool in identifying and preventing injury and illness at work as well as providing a valued oasis of relaxation in the busy workplace.
reiki
Japanese energy healing system where the client may lie or sit down and remains fully clothed during the treatment.
How
The Practitioner places the hands on the client’s head, or on various position near the Chakras along the torso - and simply lets the Reiki energy flow. If wished, the treatment can remain “hands-off” with the practitioner holding their hands about 10 cm above the client’s body. The energy will flow wherever needed, and can significantly aid the body’s innate healing abilities.
REIKI
- helps to relax and cope with stress, harmonising body and mind, and aiding meditation.
- starts a detox process in the body, helping to rid itself of the toxins we take in every day.
- increases intuition and will help you to become more aware of your life’s purpose.
- is a spiritual path, re-connecting you with the power and peace within yourself.
- is not a religion. It is simply a tool that works with whatever religious path you have chosen for your life – and equally well, if you do not follow traditional religious beliefs.
DISTANT REIKI
where the practitioner sends a full treatment to someone who isn’t physically present, e.g. to someone on the other side of the world.
Customer’s testimonial:
“I had about 4 sessions of Reiki with Jonathan. I have to confess that in the beginning although I desperately wanted some great improvements in my health (I suffer from heart failure) I was a bit skeptical if Reiki was going to help me at all. But I trusted Jonathan and decided to give it a go. Having said that, since after the first session I have noticed the benefits of Reiki. I felt calmer, more serene, less anxious and with more energy.
In the beginning of the sessions I felt my arms really warm as if somebody was holding me, although I knew Jonathan’s hands were not touching me at all. I also felt the same heat around my chest and tummy area and in sessions’ two and three I felt my head spin a bit too. The sensation I had was that whatever was causing my heart to failure, needed to be removed and come out. I know it might sound a bit strange but that is what I felt.
My latest session of Reiki with Jonathan was fantastic. I felt all that energy flowing as if embracing me. I have no words to describe the powerful feeling that took over me. Although it was so peaceful and calming it was also stirring something inside of me, and at the same time during the whole session I felt as if something was telling me “I love you, and I forgive you”. It was very emotional and beautiful. After the session I spoke to Jonathan and he explained to me that sometimes we need our forgiveness to heal and let it go. I believe that.
I think Jonathan is a wonderful professional, really caring and a truly gifted human-being. He knows his job and he will give 100% to make sure that we improve through Reiki. I really recommend him.” (K Quinn – Stroud – July 2013)
therapist
Qualifications & Experience
My clientele ranges from dancers, runners and people involved in physical activities to members of the general public.
My practice involves treating musculoskeletal issues as well as general relaxation.
I had the opportunity to support people with mental health problems and I can sincerely say that it was very rewarding teaching them how to self-massage as a way to cope with their issues.
I hold an ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage Level 3 and an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist Certificate. Also I have other certificates which can be seen upon request. Moreover, I am a member of the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA).
In the last few years I have been practicing and studying Mindfulness and Meditation as a way to improve my wellbeing and to be of support to my clients.
At the beginning of our session there will be a consultation to focus on your needs. Your treatment will be adapted, from firm pressure to a more sensitive touch.
Testimonials
“I felt really good after the treatment – very lively in my mind, but also relaxed. I also felt good the next few days.May I say that it was a beautiful massage. I felt really pampered and beautifully relaxed. Your room is is very calming and your touch is just brilliant. I hope to be able to come again before too long.” H.E. (February 2013)
“I greatly enjoyed the very thorough and stimulating massage you gave me yesterday. In every respect it was focussed, professional, tension relieving and invigorating. I appreciated the care and attention you gave me on health and well being matters and your very welcome hospitality. You are thoughtful, engaging and put me at ease as well. I look forward to follow up sessions with eagerness.”
"I booked an appointment of one hour and I was extremely pleased with the service as Jonathan does not rush clients at all and time does not seem to be an issue to him.
He is very polite and professional and his massage room is clean and peaceful.
I have recommended Jonathan to friends and will keep on doing.
Thanks Jonathan and all the best!!”Shop Now
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£60.00 - £300.00Show your appreciation to your loved ones encouraging them to take good care of themselves.
They can choose from different styles of massage: holistic, deep tissue, advanced clinical massage, chair massage, pregnancy massage, chair massage. Also reiki and mindful touch.
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