MASSAGE & BODYWORK
Massage & Bodywork treatments are available with Kaya Woods, Nathalie Franks & Wendy Rooke.
At Essential Therapies, we are massage specialists.
Our advanced, multidisciplinary bodywork training allows us
to deliver treatments that are as effective as they are enjoyable.
So whichever treatment you choose, you can relax, safe in the knowledge that you are in good hands.
Our training includes:
Swedish Massage
Remedial Massage
Sports Massage
Dry Cupping
Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Release
Reflexology
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Aromatherapy
Acupressure
Maternity Massage
Oncology Support Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage
Thai Foot Massage
& Much More.
Many of our clients find great value in scheduling regular treatments every 4-6 weeks,
simply because they feel the many benefits and enjoy the ritual.
If you have any questions then please contact Kaya who will be happy to help you.
RESTORATIVE MASSAGE & BODYWORK
Remedial, deep-tissue, and relaxing, a restorative massage aims to restore you to your optimal self by creating space in the body, correcting postural imbalances, and relieving muscular tension.
It's suitable for both pain management and relaxation.
60 minutes - £70
available with Kaya & Nathalie
TENSION TAMER MASSAGE
The ultimate tension tamer.
We've combined the best of the massage favourites in this ever popular treatment,
designed to help you relax and de-stress.
This full-body experience begins with a deep-tissue back, neck, and shoulder massage,
followed by a heavenly head massage and a revitalising acupressure foot massage.
All with deeply calming organic aromatherapy oils.
75 minutes - £80
available with Kaya & Nathalie
THE ESSENTIAL RITUAL
The Essential Ritual is Kaya's signature treatment and is perfect for those who are serious about self-care.
This bespoke treatment combines a restorative massage with a holistic facial and is tailored entirely to your needs. Designed to support nervous system regulation, these longer treatments provide plenty of time for deep relaxation. Kaya will ease areas of muscular tension before addressing your specific skin concerns with techniques and products that restore your skin's
natural radiance.
90 minutes - £95
Or 120 minutes - £125 (includes feet)
available with Kaya
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FACIAL MASSAGE & SKINCARE
At the heart of all of our facials is a thorough facial massage, releasing the tension held in the 40+ muscles of your face, neck and shoulders.
Stimulating lymphatic and circulatory flow, activating your parasympathetic nervous system, bringing you into a state of deep peace and relaxation.
Find out more here
60 minutes - £70
available with Kaya
HOT STONE MASSAGE
InLight herbal balms combine with heated volcanic basalt stones that reach deep into tired muscles, increasing circulation, relieving stress and giving all of the benefits of a deep tissue massage.
The perfect wintertime treat.
75 minutes - £80
available with Kaya & Nathalie
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INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE
Our own take on traditional head massage focuses on the upper shoulders, neck, and scalp. This deeply relaxing treatment helps release stress, clear the mind, and enhance focus.
Aromatic oils deeply condition the scalp while stimulating circulation, which can help promote healthy hair growth.
45 minutes - £60
available with Kaya & Nathalie
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing holistic therapy that recognises the feet as a mirror of the whole body.
Each area of the foot is believed to correspond with different organs, systems, and energy pathways.
Through gentle massage and intuitive thumb, finger, and knuckle pressure, reflexology supports the body in restoring balance, easing tension, and encouraging its natural healing response.
Our feet also contain over 7,000 nerve endings, and this is what makes having your feet massaged such a
blissful experience.
Wendy specialises in reflexology for menopause.
By intentionally working reflexes related to this transitional phase in a woman's life, we can alleviate symptoms and improve overall wellbeing,
supporting the key organs and balancing hormones to aid sleep and improve mood.
60 minutes - £65
available with Wendy
MYOFASCIAL BODYWORK
Fascia is a 3D web-like substance that covers everything throughout the entire body; muscles, organs, bones, nerves etc. Restrictions, tightness and adhesions in fascia can disrupt postural alignment, functional movement and general well-being, as fascia is also known to hold trauma and emotional pain.
Myofascial release (also known as MFR) is experienced as a series of gentle holds and stretches and the therapist may incorporate other remedial and sports massage techniques during the session.
60 minutes - £70
available with Kaya & Nathalie
MATERNITY MASSAGE
We offer specialist massage treatments to support our clients before, during and after their pregnancy.
Ease aching hips, lighten heavy feeling legs,
release tension and reduce anxiety.
These gentle and nurturing treatments are a safe and holistic way to prepare for and recover from childbirth.
Suitable from 12 weeks onwards
60 minutes - £70
available with Kaya & Nathalie
ONCOLOGY SUPPORT MASSAGE
Massage therapy can offer meaningful relief for those undergoing cancer treatment or living with its after-effects. Our massage treatments are individually tailored to support you wherever you are on your cancer journey. Each session is adapted to meet your needs on the day, which may include treating or avoiding specific areas, adjusting the pressure or the type of touch to minimise strain on your body, and finding the most comfortable position to help you fully relax.
Nathalie has undertaken specialist training in oncology support massage, allowing her to provide safe, effective care with confidence and compassion.
75 minutes - £80
available with Nathalie
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Is a gentle, rhythmic therapy designed to support your body's natural detoxification process and encourage healthy lymph flow.
If you've been feeling sluggish, swollen, or tired, then an MLD massage could be just the boost that your
body needs.
It's deeply relaxing while delivering powerful benefits.
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Perfect as part of a detoxification or weight loss programme
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Reduce fluid retention & puffiness
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Ease bloating & heaviness
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Boost circulation & immune function
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Feel lighter, clearer & more energised.
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Helpful for those recovering from long-term or chronic illness.
Includes full body & face.
We also offer an MLD facial, find out more on our
75 minutes - £80
available with Kaya
ADD ON: DERMALUX LIGHT THERAPY
Supercharge the benefits of your massage & bodywork session with a 30 minute light therapy add-on.
Dermalux light therapy increases cellular turnover by up to 200% and is a safe, pain-free and effective treatment for a range of conditions including:
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Facial Rejuvenation
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Muscular & Skeletal Pain
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Knee, Lower Back & Shoulder Pain
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Sports Injuries
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS)
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Scar Tissue Healing
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Wound & Bruise Healing
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Rosacea
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Psoriasis
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Sensitive Skin
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Redness - Vascular and Skin Tone
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Acne (Face/Body)
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Pigmentation
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Dry Skin
Light therapy is available as a 30 minute add-on to any massage or skincare treatment with Kaya.
Add-on
30 minutes - £30
available with Kaya
At Essential Therapies, we do things a little differently.
We believe every appointment deserves the time, care, and attention it needs.
That's why we see a limited number of clients each day and allow generous time between sessions. Unhurried, intentional, and entirely focused on you.
Do You Have Tech Neck?
Tech neck, forward head posture, frontal cross, there are many names for this postural imbalance, but I can honestly say that in over a decade of practicing bodywork and having had my hands on literally thousands of bodies,
'tech neck' is by far the most common complaint I see in my clinical practice.
We now find ourselves fully immersed in the age of information, technology and screen-time are an inescapable aspect of most of our daily lives;
bodywork and self-care are the antidote!
I'll loosen your tight muscles and show you how to strengthen the weak, over stretched muscles that you need to regain good posture.
You'll also be given home care advice and exercises, helping you to reverse symptoms and prevent future problems.
Book in for a 1hour Restorative Massage & Bodywork session to bring your posture back into alignment.
Have You Tried
Dry Cupping?
The ancient technique of dry cupping is derived from traditional Chinese and Egyptian medicine. Today Olympic athletes swear by it, as well as celebrities who are often 'papped' with the tell tale marks that a cupping session can leave. Cupping pulls blood into a region to stimulate healing and it is highly effective at stretching tight fascia and relieving muscular tension.
Book in for a restorative massage and bodywork session with Kaya
if you would like to try dry cupping.
Read Kaya's blog post about dry cupping here.
All About
Myofascial Release (MFR)
& Unwinding
At Essential Therapies, our uniqueness lies in the depth of training our bodyworkers bring to their practice.
Kaya and Nathalie have both completed advanced-level training in myofascial release, giving them a profound understanding of the mind-body connection. We recognise that the body holds emotional as well as physical experiences, and we work safely and skilfully to support your system in self-correcting and releasing tension and trauma through myofascial unwinding.
What is fascia?
Fascia is a matrix of connective tissue that weaves throughout the entire body, It surrounds and envelops every muscle fibre, bone, nerve, and organ. It's one of the most newly discovered and fascinating systems of the body - and we are quickly learning that it plays a huge role in both our physical and emotional health.
What is myofascial release?
Myofascial release is a form of bodywork that uses light, sustained pressure and gentle holds in order to relieve tension in the connective tissue (fascia) We don't isolate or compartmentalise body parts or muscles but rather treat you as a whole interconnected system. We feel into your fascial system and follow your body's release.
What is myofascial unwinding?
Myofascial unwinding is an intuitive process in which the client undergoes a series of spontaneous movements known as pandiculation; a process of contraction, lengthening, and releasing.
As therapists we encourage you, through interoception, (feeling into your body), to allow whatever movement, sounds, or feelings that may arise. These movements may be tiny micro-adjustments, barely noticeable to the observing eye, or larger stretches, tremors, or shaking.
What to expect:
MFR like massage, has a cumulative effect, and progress is made through successive treatments.
Most people take baby steps when they receive MFR treatments because their body needs to learn how to respond.
Once they are familiar with the feeling that comes with a release, the releases might then get bigger.
Typically, people respond a little more with each succeeding treatment.
Following treatment, clients will often report a feeling of spaciousness and lightness, both physically and emotionally.
Where appropriate we incorporate MFR into our restorative massage and bodywork treatments. Book Here
Aromatherapy
We use a selection of aromatherapy oils and herbal infusions in all of our massage & bodywork treatments unless otherwise requested.These beautiful oils are certified organic by the soil association and are made in small batches in the UK. Essential oils are aromatic and highly concentrated substances extracted from parts of trees, plants, flowers and fruit. Aromatherapy is not new - evidence of the use of aromatic oils dates back almost 3,000 years BC with the ancient Egyptians making use of their medicinal, cosmetic and spiritual benefits.
