FAQs

Yes, in my home treatment room when my husband is in the house to avoid lone working and for personal safety, and then only at my discretion.

Yes, I am fully trained and insured to offer specialist pregnancy massage. Massage therapy is beneficial to mother and baby as a natural, safe and drug-free way to reduce aches and pains. An increase in circulation, boosting oxygen and nutrient levels to both mother and baby while helping to stabilise blood pressure and regulate hormone levels· A release of endorphins – the body’s natural feel good chemicals, which promote relaxation, stress relief and aids more restful sleep· Enjoyable time to deeply relax and connect with your baby.I use a unique support system, developed and widely used in the USA, which safely and fully supports you and your growing bump at any stage of your pregnancy in a front lying position, where you can experience a deeply relaxing full massage treatment. The system is made from highly supportive (yet soft and comfortable) foam, with large cut out areas that give room and support for growing bump and breasts. The cut out areas can be padded and adjusted to suit the individual ‘bump’ size, so that there is no pressure on your bump but it is fully supported. There is a face rest to keep the neck and spine aligned and space to gently relax the arms.The system fits onto my electric couch, so a typical treatment may involved massage to the back, back of legs and scalp, followed by gently turning over and removing the support foam so that you can recline on the couch to have front of legs and arms massaged. Many therapists and spas do not have this equipment and so massages may be performed with the mum to be laying on her side or leaning over a couch, which some feel isn’t as relaxing as laying on your front. In addition, my electric couch can be set with your upper body raised to any level at the touch of a button, to ensure you will never need to lie flat on your back, as this is not advised after the initial weeks of pregnancy. I have lots of different pillows and bolster cushions to ensure your comfort in any position and can still massage you on your side if you prefer. During consultation we will discuss your aims for treatment and devise a treatment tailored to you. I allow longer appointment times for pregnant clients to aid relaxation, enable longer time for dressing and undressing and of course toilet breaks if necessary. You will need to fill out my health consultation when you come for your treatment and I advise you to check with your midwife to confirm that they are happy for you to receive massage. If you are, or have previously experienced any complications or are a high risk pregnancy please bring a note from your midwife to confirm that they agree that massage is suitable for you. Pregnancy massage uses light, yet effective pressure. Please be aware that massage by specially trained therapists is considered to be safe at any stage in pregnancy and there is no evidence to link massage with miscarriage. Evidence does show benefits of massage in all stages of pregnancy. However, due to the naturally higher risk of miscarriage in the first trimester, many clients and therapists prefer not to engage in massage to avoid the risk of a treatment being ‘blamed’ for a miscarriage that would have naturally occured but whose timing coincided with treatment. The decision to have massage when trying for a baby or in the first trimester is really a personal choice. Lots of specialist therapists do still offer massage at any stage. If clients wish to attend for a massage in their first trimester I am happy to continue with treatment, but would ask that you sign during consultation to confirm that you understand that there is a naturally increased risk of miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy and that there is no evidence to support a link between miscarriage and massage from specially trained pregnancy therapists. If you have any questions at all about pregnancy and massage, please do contact me and I will be happy to discuss them with you.

I offer a teenage stress buster treatment for young people aged 14 and over. A parent or guardian is required to remain in the treatment room during the session. At this time I do not offer massage to younger children or babies.

I accept payment by cash, gift voucher or bank transfer after your appointment. My bank details are available on request.

I currently offer morning appointments on a Wednesday and Thursday term times, plus daytime and evening appointments on Fridays and Saturdays year round. My appointments can vary, as I work around family commitments and I aim to be as flexible as possible, so please contact me to discuss.

My treatment room is based at 90 Windermere Avenue, Kempshott, Basingstoke RG22 5JH. Please visit my contact page for directions, or call me on 07737 296 334 if you are having difficulty locating me.

Yes, please contact me to organise a personalised gift voucher. My vouchers have a 12 month expiry date. If you purchase a pregnancy gift voucher and the recipient delivers her baby prior to being able to attend for an appointment I will offer an alternative treatment to the same value once she is ready after the birth.

Your treatment is your opportunity to relax. If chatting helps you to relax that is fine, (and certainly speak up if you need any adjustments during your session), but most clients find most benefit by remaining quiet and enjoying the relaxing music and touch. I will follow your lead. Please don’t worry if you fall asleep!

During most treatments you will be required to undress down to your underwear and cover yourself with towels for modesty. I do not provide massage for naked clients, you must wear underwear. Some of the treatments I offer can be performed over light comfortable clothes. Please contact me to discuss options if you need to remain clothed. Please remove all jewellery prior to your treatment. You do not need to bring anything as towels are provided. I can provide bottled water, but to avoid plastic waste please bring your own water bottle where possible.

It is not necessary to shave prior to a treatment, please don’t feel embarrassed if you have hair on your body, it doesn’t affect me or the treatment in any way.

I am a professional massage therapist who has worked with all body shapes and sizes. I am also a mum of two with a ‘real’ body of my own! I am non-judgmental about your body weight, body hair, skin conditions, scars, disabilities, medical conditions, or personal history. Your dignity and modesty will be protected at all times using towels and blankets.

Yes. Your dignity, privacy and comfort are important to me.

I can give advice explaining how to get the most benefit from your treatment. The main advice is to avoid exercise, heavy meals, caffeine and alcohol immediately after your treatment and drink plenty of water to help your body to flush out any toxins. Try and keep yourself warm and remain in a quiet state for as long as possible to feel the full benefit of the treatment.

Everybody is different when it comes to pressure. What feels right to one client might feel painful for another or too light for someone else. Massage should never be painful, but you may feel some discomfort if very tight muscles are worked on. It is important that you inform me of any discomfort so that I can adjust pressure.

It is common for your muscles to feel temporarily tired or heavy, similar to how they feel after a workout. A small number of clients receiving a massage feel achy, flu like or complain of headache the next day. This is due to all the toxins that have been released from your muscles and drinking water after a treatment can help avoid this. These symptoms are completely normal and should pass within 24 hours. Some clients find that feeling deeply relaxed can allow emotions to come to the surface and they may feel emotional. If this happens I will ask you if you are happy for me to continue with the treatment and progress if you are comfortable. Some people feel cold after a massage as the massage has encouraged blood to flow near the surface of the skin causing heat loss. During the treatment blankets and towels will prevent you feeling cold, please bring warm comfortable clothes to wear home.

There are very few instances where massage is not recommended and these are known by massage therapists as ‘total contraindications’. For example, total contraindications would include being under the influence of alcohol, suffering from a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting. There are also ‘local contraindications’ which are conditions affecting specific areas of the body that mean you should not be massaged in that area – for example if you have a cut, bruise or abrasion on your foot then you could still have a body massage but the foot would be avoided. Some conditions require medical approval before my insurance allows me to proceed with a massage. If you have existing health conditions please contact me first to check that the treatment you choose is suitable for you. If you are attending for a pregnancy massage with a low risk pregnancy please get verbal consent from your midwife before you attend. If you have existing health issues or pregnancy complications you may need to gain written consent from your midwife. You should not attend for a massage if you are feeling unwell or suffering from infections including Covid.

My holistic treatments are primarily designed with relaxation as the key objective and tend to be lighter touch. My deep tissue, therapeutic treatments are designed with the relief of tension, or pain, in problem areas as the main objective, and the relaxation felt is a pleasant side effect! In reality, most of my treatments combine elements of both and are bespoke for the individual, so the exact treatment you choose can be discussed and chosen during your visit.

To ensure that the treatment I give is safe for you, and to keep client records that comply with my insurance, I gather personal and contact information on my client consultation forms. This includes name, date of birth, telephone number, email address and postal address. I also collect medical and health information, for example, details of any health conditions and medications. Afterwards I write brief notes about your treatment to help me plan for your next appointment. The information is kept in paper format in a locked filing cabinet in my treatment room. Only I have access to the locked cabinet. When I travel to client locations for onsite massage I carry the relevant client consultation forms for that day in a locked carry case and then return them to my filing cabinet at the end of the day. I will use your contact information if I need to contact you about a treatment you have booked (for example to confirm or cancel the appointment). I will use your medical and health information to determine if a treatment I am suggesting to you is safe for you. I will use your aftercare notes to personalise your future treatments. I do not use any of your data for any other purposes. I will not use your information for promotional or marketing purposes and I do not share any of your information with third parties.