breathe, feel, release
massage and therapeutic touch
for physical, emotional, and nervous system health
“how do we become calm, find flow, feel space and spaciousness, and appreciate the unique and universal bodies we inhabit?”
– andrea olsen
bodymind massage and craniosacral therapy rebalance and regulate your system, helping you change your state –
from stressed to calm, clear, and focused
from anxious to relaxed and grounded
from feeling alone to connected and fully embodied
from feeling dysregulated to a felt sense of safety in the body
this work is especially for those who struggle to properly ‘switch off’, who feel stressed and pressured by life, who feel chronically tense, or who keep giving and giving from an empty cup
(it’s also for those who simply want to take time out and deeply receive)
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your body is not separate from your mind. and every bodymind is different
who you are and what you’re coming for is important. so in my sessions, we spend time exploring what sort of approach feels right for you, because this helps you to begin to let the touch in, and perhaps to gently let go of whatever you no longer need to be holding. this is where deeper healing happens
sometimes this can happen in a single session. more commonly it is about supporting lasting change over time, supported by my offers and focused containers
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to put it simply:
I listen, I offer choices, I offer gentle yet powerful and intuitive touch
tailored to you
every session is bespoke
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a gentle, grounding massage designed to ease tension, support rest, and help you settle back into your body. very little talking – just space to breathe, soften, and receive.
ideal if you’re new to massage, don't want to talk much, or simply want something supportive and simple.60 min session.
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client-led, holistic, and systemic massage for body and mind in four possible styles (or a combination):
earth – feeling a sense of weight and compression sinking into your tissues, and expansion as the weight comes out
water – flowing, soothing, enveloping strokes in a slow, nurturing flow
fire – stretching, mulching, and mobilising the structure of your body
air – an experience of subtlety, space, and tingling presence
with guidance, you choose the style and depth of massage, and remain empowered to make adjustments or change your mind at any time. if something is not working for you, you can change it. otherwise you can simply let yourself deeply receive.
with or without oil. usually unclothed (draped), but can be clothed or partially clothed according to what style of massage you ask for and what feels good for you.
like most natural therapies, massage has a cumulative effect. this means that when you have regular sessions, one or two weeks apart, you will notice more benefits each time. your body remembers how good it felt after the previous session, and automatically starts to release tension the moment you get on the table. this means that your third session is many times more effective than your first.
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a practitioner-led treatment using sustained and often subtle pressure (without oil), to listen to and encourage the bodymind's innate capacity to self-regulate, reintegrate, and release. on deeper levels, your bodymind already knows what it needs. and less is more.
each session is bespoke, integrating craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and trauma discharge massage to find what works for you and your system. including gentle non-verbal and sometimes verbal inquiry to invite somatic (bodymind) awareness alongside physical and emotional release.
everything is invitational, nothing is forced.
usually clothed, but can be partially clothed, or unclothed (draped) according to what you’re coming for and what feels good for you.
if it’s your first session, allow 90 mins to 2 hours for an in-depth consultation.
nervous system retuning
(comprehensive 12-week treatment programme)
a comprehensive, deep retuning over 12 weeks.
trauma-informed, soothing, and listening touch tailored to you and your nervous system – together we discover your unique ‘touch profile’, and how to support your system in coming home to a ventral vagal state of relaxation, presence and connection. over time this process helps to re-tune your nervous system towards that down-regulated state.
includes in-depth consultation, holistic full body massages, craniosacral therapy, somatic and embodiment coaching, symptom tracking, guided introduction to mindfulness, sleep hygiene support, and weekly strategies for self-regulating and centring between sessions.
everything is invitational, nothing is forced, and we move at your system’s pace.
usually clothed, although can also be partially clothed, or unclothed (draped) according to what feels good, safe, and comfortable.
first session 2 hours, thereafter 90 min.
payment plans available.
client testimonials
desires, limits, & boundaries coaching
this isn’t about touch per se, but about choosing, communication, and clarity.
consent is a key relational skill, and applies to many aspects of our lives beyond touching and being touched. many of us feel uncomfortable or unpracticed in noticing and asking for what we actually want; how to properly honour our own limits and those of others; and how to expand our capacity for choice.
learning and practicing these skills is an essential way of regulating and respecting your system, whether in personal relationships, professional settings, or places of healing.
everything is invitational. nothing has to happen. the noticing and choosing – not the doing – are the practice.
clothed one-to-one or group coaching sessions using practices and exercises underpinned by Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent.
for our first one-to-one session allow up to 2 hours.
couple and group workshops available from 2-3 hours to a whole weekend.
you cannot pour from an empty cup –
take time for yourself and book in
whether it’s for a single treatment, or one of my packages, book in here to start discovering and connecting.
contact me directly to set up payment plans.