For the fully body massage, I use either a Sweet Almond Oil or coconut oil with a blend of different essential oils.

Including, Frankinsence, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Clove and Myrr.  

Almond Oil is an excellent moisturiser and can be used to soothe stressed and sore muscles.  It also reduces inflammation.

If you have any allergies, please let me know when booking your treatment, so that I can bring a suitable alternative. 

I have a mobile massage table and refelxology chair and always bring a clean set of sheets, towels and pillow cases for each client, so you can simply relax and enjoy your treatment.  

A contraindication is a situation when massage should not be performed.

Continuing with treatment may be more detrimental than beneficial and in some cases may cause serious medical problems.  If in doubt, please speak with me about your personal situation. 

• Open wounds ­ Any cuts, lacerations or grazes.
  Muscle Ruptures ­ In the acute stage these may still be bleeding. Massage will increase
  bleeding and tissue damage and prolong recovery. After the initial 48 to 72 hours massage may
  be possible but it will depend on the extent of the injury. You can however do lymphatic drainage.
  
  
• Tendon Ruptures ­ The above also applies to tendon injuries. If a tendon is completely ruptures
  it will need surgical intervention.
  Partial muscle and tendon tears ­ Massage may be suitable after a minimum period of 48
  hours, longer for more serious injuries.
  
  
• Contusions( Bruises) ­ These are impact injuries causing bleeding within the muscle. Massage
  to a contusion too soon after the injury may cause further damage and may lead to Myositis
  Ossificans (bone growth within the muscle).
  
  
• Burns, Chilblains and Broken bones ­ Massaging any of these will hurt and cause damage.
  
  
• Periostitis ­ This is inflammation of the sheath that surrounds the bone. 
  
  
• Rheumatoid arthritis and gout ­ These are inflammatory conditions. The same rules apply
  here as to acute injuries. Massage may cause further inflammation.
  
  
• Bursitis –  ­ Inflammation to a bursa. A bursa is a small sack of fluid that helps tendons pass over
  bones at joints. If there is pain, swelling and redness over the skin then massage should be
  avoided.
  
  
• Myositis ossificans –  ­ A bad contusion or muscle rupture may begin to calcify (grow bone).
  Massage will make the damage worse.
  
  
• Infections of the skin and soft tissue ­ Bacterial infections, viral infections and fungal
  infections can be spread to other areas of the body by the massage.
  
  
• Thrombosis ­ This is a rare but potentially lethal blood clot in a vein. It is common in the calf
  muscle area. A deep, sore pain in the belly of the muscle may be a thrombosis. If this is
  massaged, it may dislodge, travel up the veins and damage the heart.
  
  
• Artificial blood vessels ­ Artificial blood vessels which are implanted through surgery should be
  avoided.
  
  
• Bleeding disorders such as haemophilia ­ Massage may cause damage to tissues and result
  in bleeding.
  
  
• Tumors ­ 

Please speak with me if you are unsure, or check with your Licensed Medical Advisor if massage would be ok for you.

Yes! But please let me know, as there are certain areas that I massage differently and certain reflex points that we do not massage in early pregnancy.

I have completed several courses in Massage, Reflexology and Life Coaching including but not limited to: – 

• Deep Tissue Massage Therapist Diploma
• Reflexology Diploma (Irish Reflexology Institute)
• Yoga Teacher Training – Sivananda Yoga
• Cancer Awareness – Level 1 (Understanding Oncology Massage)
• NLP Master Practitioner
• Timeline Therapy
• Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy
• Control of cross infection in a post Covid world