Professional therapeutic treatments tailored with care to your individual holistic needs
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Bespoke, effective treatments to enhance muscular- skeletal health and promote wellbeing.
Yoga classes for health, vitality and wellbeing, breathwork and meditation. Individual yoga tuition.
Welcome to Alison Le Mar Therapies: Massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Yoga
I am a fully qualified, insured and experienced massage and complementary therapist providing exceptional care and a range of therapeutic treatments in the heart of Faversham. Based at the Gatefield Clinic my treatments can be used as an adjunct to osteopathic treatment or on their own as a regular maintenance treatment to help prevent the accumulation of aches, pains and injury.
I offer a wide variety of different types of massage styles and techniques to suit each client’s individual needs from deep therapeutic massage to massage for relaxation and stress relief. I am a registered member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (MFHT), the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). Membership of these professional bodies requires practitioners to carry out additional training each year on top of existing qualifications (continued professional development or CPD). This ensures skills are kept up to date and topped up with new techniques on a regular basis.
To read more about my holistic background and therapeutic approach, please feel free to click here.
Testimonials
Below are a selection of testimonials and endorsements I've received from clients. I'm very grateful they've taken the time to write a few words down about their experience for others to read and given their permission for me to include their names with their testimonials.
“I have suffered from shoulder/ neck pain for many years. Various doctors and osteopaths have not been able to help and the mobility of my shoulder was becoming increasingly constricted. I was recommended to Alison and her massage expertise and knowledge has made an enormous difference. The relief from the aches and pain is considerable and I have more mobility in my shoulder than I have had for many years. She has also suggested exercises to do between treatments which have also helped. I have no hesitation in recommending Alison- I just wish that I had found her sooner!”
Dorothy Reeve, Faversham
“I have had regular sports massage with Alison for over 2 years. Regular massage, I believe has aided recovery and helped prevent injuries. Alison always takes time to understand any injuries or little niggles that may be causing me problems, giving me invaluable advice on stretches to help manage these. Any treatment can be tailored to you own specific needs and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to both gym users and those less active.”
Neil Levitt, Faversham
“I have had many massages over the years at different venues and although these have all been good, they do not come close to the experience I have with Alison. What makes the sessions different and so great is that every time I meet with Alison it is always individual and I feel that the session is all about my needs and nothing else and this is not something I have received in other venues where I have felt that I am just the next customer. This is not just a job for Alison, she is passionate about what she does and genuinely interested in giving me, not just the best experience that I can have in the time I am there, even down to the temperature of the room, but at the end of the treatment Alison will often offer me handouts or additional advice to help me which is really great. It is wonderful to have a space that is just about nourishing me, and this is facilitated perfectly by Alison. I cannot recommend Alison highly enough.”
Teresa Davey, Faversham
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Treatment Menu
Remedial and Deeper Tissue Massage
Treatment focuses on the different layers of tissue (muscle, tendons and fascia), working to relax, lengthen, and release strain patterns within them, so that the body's posture can realign itself. Particular areas of the body are targeted which are presenting patterns of strain. The treatment might focus on the legs and pelvis, shoulder girdle or neck, depending on where the strain patterns are evident.
40 minutes £32
60 minutes £40
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Fusion Therapy with Sports Massage
This bespoke massage treatment helps to alleviate sports related stress using a variety of deeper, therapeutic massage strokes and techniques to help soften hard fibrous tissues, separate adherent fibres, relieve pain, congestion and inflammation and improve circulation. Especially useful for very tense and contracted areas of the body.
40 minutes £32
60 minutes £40
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Swedish Body Massage
An invigorating yet deeply relaxing massage with varying pressure to suit your individual need and help relieve muscular stress, strain and overall tension.
Back, neck and shoulders 40 minutes £30
60 minutes £35
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Swedish targeted body work
As above but concentrating on either the upper body or lower body using massage techniques that focus on the deeper levels of muscle tissue to release chronic tension within the body.
60 minutes £35
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Integrated Massage
This treatment combines techniques from many different massage styles and traditions as appropriate to give you a truly individual treatment that meets your physical and emotional needs on the day.
60 minutes £35
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Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage is the richly indulgent massaging of the scalp, neck, face, shoulders, upper back and arms to release tension, promote relaxation and provide an enhanced sense of wellbeing. This treatment may particularly help relieve headaches, migraines, eyestrain, sinus issues, neck and shoulder stiffness and general fatigue.
45 minutes £32
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Aromatherapy
Pure essential oils derived from plants, flowers, trees, fruits, barks, seeds and grasses that have medicinal benefits are used to optimise health and help treat a wide variety of conditions. Essential oils affect many of the body’s systems and encourage natural healing. A bespoke blend of essential oils is chosen to meet your individual requirements for a thoroughly sumptuous treatment experience. An aromatherapy massage treatment may be relaxing, energising or remedial depending upon your requirements.
60 minutes £43
Back, neck, shoulders, décolletage, face & head 40 minutes £33
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Reflexology
Based on an ancient Chinese therapy, reflexology involves stimulating specific reflex areas in the foot that correspond to all organs and regions of the body. Each reflex is connected to nerve endings in the foot of which there are over 7,000. Similar to acupressure principles, reflexology works with the body’s energy flow to stimulate self-healing and maintain balance in physical and emotional health.
40 minutes £30
60 minutes £35
To read more about reflexology and its health and wellbeing benefits click here.
Reiki
Reiki is a gentle yet powerful healing modality. It is a therapy that can be either sensitively hands on, or the hands are held just above the body.
Reiki works by the practitioner channelling the healing energy to the recipient, which in turn activates the recipient’s own abilities to heal, whether it be on a physical, emotional or spiritual level. Reiki helps deeply relax, release blocked energies and creates a sense of ease and balance within.
40 minutes £30
60 minutes £35
More information on my Reiki treatments may be found here.
Abdominal Sacral Massage
I have also recently trained in Abdominal Sacral Massage and am currently undertaking a series of case studies. If you would be interested in trying out this treatment then please see the website for further details.
Read about the benefits of abdominal sacral massage and what's involved here.
Yoga Classes for Health, Vitality and Wellbeing
Helping you find greater flexibility, strength, balance, ease of movement, calm, peace and inner stillness. Everything to help release and unwind in mind and body. An oasis of tranquillity for busy lives.
Monday morning 10:30am to 12 noon
Tuesday morning 10.30am to 12 noon
Thursday evening 6pm to 7.30pm
Sunday evening 7pm to 8.30pm
St. Jude's Welcome Centre, 34 Tanners Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JW
All classes are mixed ability and allow for people to participate at their own level.
I usually work with an overriding theme for each block of six classes and we then explore a different aspect of the theme each week.
Each class starts with grounding, theme setting and breath work before we begin our asana or physical practice. We then have a further short breathing section or guided meditation before finishing with some blissful relaxation.
£45 per block of 6 classes or *£8.50 per 'drop in' class (*booking essential and if space available)
Yoga just makes you feel good. It is non- competitive and can be adapted to suit all abilities and levels of fitness. One student’s expression of a pose is not better or closer to ‘real’ yoga than another’s. Ultimately, your practice is for you to explore how posture and movement feels rather than how it may look from the outside. Your yoga practice is unique to you to enjoy and have fun with, freeing your body and mind along the way.
For more information please see yoga classes in Faversham.
General benefits of yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, mind, and spirit. It brings us balance.
Along with the benefit of helping create a stronger, more flexible physical body, a regular yoga practice can also help to enhance your breath awareness and bring harmony to the mind and body. Yoga can be used in daily life to help reduce stress and distractions and increase focus and energy.
Practicing yoga will give you an increased awareness of your own body. You are often called upon to make small, subtle movements to help improve your alignment and explore the stretch sensations. Over time, this will increase your level of comfort in your own body. This can lead to improved posture and greater self-confidence.
Many people come to yoga simply to get a good stretch or become fitter which in itself is wonderful, but many people find that as their journey continues the more subtle benefits come into play. Every time you come to practice you’ll notice something new. That’s the beauty of yoga - every moment on the mat is a new beginning to explore, learn and enjoy yourself!
For more information please see more benefits of yoga.
Individual Yoga Tuition
Tailored with care to your unique requirements
Individual yoga tuition can benefit complete beginners, people with therapeutic needs and experienced practitioners alike. One to one tuition involves exploring and identifying your specific needs and then co-creating a practice that addresses your individual goals. A private and bespoke yoga session is a great way to begin, return or advance your yoga experience.
A wonderful way to experience and benefit from a yoga teacher’s hands on adjustment and assistance in a professional and tranquil environment.
Gatefield Clinic on Sundays
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Alison Le Mar: British Wheel of Yoga diploma Teacher and Massage Therapist (BWY, FHT and CNHC)
Service Categories
Aromatherapy, Breathwork, Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Meditation, Mens Health, Reflexology, Reiki, Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Womens Health, Yoga
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