MASSAGE THERAPY
At The Physio Studio we firmly believe that the best way to get you pain-free is by treating your whole body, not just your injury. That is why our clinic combines expert physiotherapy with targeted massage therapy under one roof.
Our Massage Therapist Katya Sa brings the benefit of years of experience helping recovery through delivering relaxing massage therapy with an advanced Level 5 ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) Sports Massage Qualification. She offers both relaxing / maintenance type massage for the everyday aches and tensions or more targeted sports and deep-tissue treatments. Her approach is individual and assessment-led so treatments can be tailored to anything from general relaxation and muscular tension to recovery, training-related issues or specific areas of concern.
Soft tissue injuries or ongoing tightness can underlie many of the problems that come through our doors. These need to be addressed to aid complete recovery and to avoid conditions reoccurring.
Katya, our Massage therapist works Wednesday's 9 - 2pm and 5 - 8pm.
WHY MASSAGE?
'MOT' / MAINTENANCE, TENSION RELIEVING OR
FULL BODY MASSAGE
Do you frequently feel the effects of stress or have repetitive niggles, injuries or stiff joints or poor general flexibility?
This can lead to:
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Tension
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Postural problems
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Acute or chronic pain in joints or muscles
Tell Katya how you wish to benefit from your session, so you gain the most out of this time to focus on restoring your body. She will use a combination of the massage and deep tissue techniques for any problem areas.
Many people benefit from regular 'MOT' type massage on a weekly or monthly basis to keep on top of any stiff or sore areas that occur due to the effects of the busyness our daily lives.
Call us if you feel you might benefit from this kind of regular 'MOT' massage.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I COME
After booking your first appointment, we provide a massage health form via email or when waiting in the reception area on arrival at the clinic. You can use this form to indicate any areas you wish the massage therapist to focus on and please also tell her about any health issues she needs to be aware of or areas to avoid. It's important here to be open with Katya about what level of pressure you prefer.
Depending upon the type of massage, Katya will step out of the room so you can get ready for your massage lying face down ready to have a towel draped over you whilst on the bench. For a full body massage, the usual expectation is that there will be a level of undress to underwear so she can massage the area requested. We use towels to cover and maintain your comfort and modesty, then pulls these back to work on specific areas. Please let her know if you are not comfortable with any of this aspect and she can work around. For deep tissues massage on a particular area, it's up to you to decide what level of undress you need for the massage to be effective.
Katya will use lotion or massage wax which is nut-free. Please make sure to tell her about any allergies and we will use an unscented wax as an alternative.
It is advised to drink lots of water after your massage and be aware that you may feel a little tired later in the day. Everybody responds to massage in different ways. There can be some mild muscle soreness during the next few days but this is usually an indication of the muscles changing due to the massage.
TREAT YOURSELF OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE?
If you wish to purchase a massage voucher as a gift, then please call the reception team on 01344 861891 or email admin@physiostudio.com. We can send a PDF foldable card shaped A5 voucher via email and take payment over the phone or by BACS.
1 HOUR MASSAGE £65
30 MINUTE MASSAGE £39
The appointment can be booked at that point or the recipient can book in with us once the gift has been received. Vouchers are valid 6 months from the point of receipt.
Please note: if paying by BACS please add a reference name to the payment and email us to let us know the full name and d.o.b of the recipient so we can to our accounts and send the voucher asap.
KATYA SA, our massage therapist works with a wide range of people. From those simply wanting to relax and relieve muscular tension to athletes requiring a more focussed approach. She offers regular weekly sessions, treatment after an event, or as an occasional treat.
KATYA SA
Massage Therapist
Deep, soft tissue massage can benefit everyone who finds they have tight muscles caused by over-use of particular muscle during sporting activities or from the un-helpful postural patterns we find ourselves using too much in our day to day lives. It is also great for healthy athletes after a vigorous workout to promote recovery and reduce the tension following a sports event or training session.
Deep tissue massage works well to aid symptom relief and reduce how tense or sore a muscle feels. Another benefit of massage is the prevention of injuries. The muscles can become more supple and resilient with massage.
Katya works with an assessment-led approach due to her Level 5 ITEC Sports Massage qualification and training. An ITEC qualification is the gold standard in the wellness industry, recognised in over 40 countries worldwide. She is also in her third year of a Sports Rehabilitation Degree, through which she is developing a more focussed clinical skills alongside her massage techniques.
Before the massage, you will be asked which particular area of the body you wish her to focus on. To get the best result, make sure you let Katya know what level of pressure you prefer or feel you need and feed this back to her during the massage if you wish. Be open with her at the start about your expectations so you can get the greatest benefit.
