Breathing Space
Breathing space aims to provide exceptional therapeutic massage and skincare treatments and yoga classes, tuition, workshops and retreats in tranquil and beautiful settings in and around Canterbury.
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About your Practitioner
Natasha Calia
(RN, MICHT, Dip BWY, Dip BSY, Dip Birthlight, REP)
Natasha is a registered nurse and has undertaken several BSc post graduate modules. She worked within hospital and community settings locally and as a Junior Sister in London for 11 years prior to embarking upon a more holistic approach to health.
She has gained therapeutic massage diplomas in aromatherapy, deep tissue, developmental baby massage, facial massage, Indian head, hot/cold stone, manual lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage, Swedish massage and Thai table massage. She has also studied the medical massage, the myofascial body, postural assessment, trigger point therapy, kinesiology, Reike, and healing. She may incorporate these techniques into your massage treatment if desired. Natasha has numerous qualifications in skincare and provides professional aromatherapy skincare treatments.
As well as body work qualifications, Natasha is a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher and has undertaken further training in prenatal, pregnancy, postnatal and baby and toddler yoga with Birthlight and the British School of Yoga. Natasha originally studied yoga in India around 19 years ago and has enjoyed a personal practice ever since. She teaches a variety of groups – pregnancy, postnatal, babies, and general classes and provides individual tuition for those who prefer this. Natasha regularly coordinates and teaches day and residential yoga retreats and holidays..
Natasha has always been fascinated with the way that we move, feel, and experience our lives through our bodies and how our thoughts and emotions affect our wellbeing. Working holistically, she often incorporates breathing, healing, and relaxation techniques drawing upon and combining skills from different massage traditions to enhance the treatment.
Membership of Professional Bodies- Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Federation of Holistic Therapists
- The International Council of Holistic Therapists
- The British Wheel of Yoga
- The British School of Yoga
- Birthlight
- The Register of Exercise Professionals
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Aromatherapy
30/60/75 minute aromatherapy massage treatment (£35, £45, £55)
Pure essential oils derived from plants, flowers, trees, fruits, barks, seeds and grasses that have medicinal benefits are individually blended following your consultation to optimise your health and treat a wide variety of conditions. Different oils affect many of the body’s systems and encourage natural healing.
The natural chemical constituents of essential oils are carried in the blood stream with a therapeutic effect, certain oils have an affinity with particular areas of the body and their properties have a balancing, sedative or stimulating effect on the body systems, and aromatic signals are sent to the brain where they exert a direct effect on the mind and emotions.
An aromatherapy massage treatment may be relaxing, energising or remedial depending upon your requirements.
Following your aromatherapy massage treatment certain essential oils or products may be recommended to continue your treatment at home.
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Deep Tissue Massage
30, 45, 60 or 75, 90 minute deep tissue massage treatments. (£35, £45, £55, £70)
A deep tissue massage treatment is a therapeutic massage to the deeper levels of muscle tissue, fascia and ligaments that releases chronic tension, pain and inflammation. It uses many techniques including dynamic petriassage to the muscles, tendons and fascia; neuromuscular and trigger point techniques, direct pressure, squeezing techniques and static compressions.
A deep tissue massage is a very effective treatment for sports and other injuries.
Deep tissue massage helps to soften hard fibrous tissues and separate adherent fibres. This allows circulation and nutrients to reach all the cells and removes waste products so it relieves pain, congestion and inflammation. It can also help to break up and eliminate scar tissues and improves circulation to the skin and improves skin tone.
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Hot/ Cold Stone Massage
Full Body 60 /90 minute treatments (£50, £70)
The hot stones enable deep relaxation and increase circulation so help to remove toxins from the body. One stroke with a hot stone is equivalent to 7 strokes by hand so you can expect a really thorough massage experience.
In certain cases cold stones are also used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Working with hot and cold stones causes a rollercoaster effect of blood vessels widening and narrowing which flushes the body so that optimum healing can occur. This is a relaxing and nurturing treatment.
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Indian Head Massage
45 minute treatments (£35)
We often hold significant stress and tension in our face and scalp and Indian head massage is a quick and effective stress reduction treatment.
Indian head massage may help to relieve headaches, migraines, eyestrain, sinus issues, neck and shoulder stiffness and general fatigue.
A variety of techniques are used to ease tension, reduce fibrous knots and improve the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The client remains seated and clothed throughout the treatment.
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Integrated Massage
60/75/90 minute treatments. (£45, £55, £65)
This holistic treatment draws upon all the different massage styles and traditions to give you a wonderful massage.
Deep tissue, medical massage and trigger point therapy techniques are used to release areas of tightness and tension. Myofascial release and Thai massage techniques are incorporated to open and stretch the body as a whole. Delicious aromatherapy oil blends are used to enhance the treatment and nurture the soul.
Energy balancing and Reiki healing is offered to soothe emotions, rejuvenate energy and ease energetic blockages that may be the root cause of tension experienced within the body.
Yoga relaxations, visualisations and breathing techniques may also combined in this treatment to aid relaxation and redirect the mind.
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Full Body – 75 minutes. Targeted Areas (eg. Legs) – 45 minutes. (£55, £35)
Manual lymphatic drainage is an advanced therapy whereby a range of specialised, gentle pumping and stroking techniques are used to move lymph toward the lymph nodes and ducts.
When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, fluid builds up and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic and less effective. This manifests itself as lethargy, fluid retention and an increased susceptibility to viral or contagious diseases.
MLD helps to clear lymphatic blockages, metabolic wastes and toxins from the body & so reduces lymphoedema, odema, fluid retention and cellulite. MLD boosts immune levels, and can be helpful in the management of ME and CFF. It also calms the nervous system and is very good for relieving stress and tension. It boosts collagen fibres and reduces puffiness and improves the appearance of skin.
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Relaxation & Labour Massage
60 minutes tuition with partner. (£50)
This is an opportunity to prepare for childbirth with your birth partner and learn some basic breathing techniques and visualisation techniques for childbirth, and simple but effective massage stokes that your partner can employ throughout labour.
The way in which we breathe is so important. When an individual is calm, respiration tends to be slower, more rhythmic and smoother. When air enters and exits the body through the nose rather than via the mouth, more resistance occurs and exhalation therefore tends to last longer. In this relaxed state, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, blood vessels dilate and circulation is able to replenish all the cells of the body without stress to the heart.
As well as breathing techniques, a couple of simple visualisations will be offered as these can be useful tools to manage anxiety and internalise and your experience of childbirth. Whatever environment you choose for childbirth there may be times throughout your labour when you wish to take your awareness within and conserve energy but need to anchor your mind.
Visualisation and meditation may also help to balance and replenish energy levels and teaches the body to relax and the mind to focus on things other than the present pain.
Simple but effective massage strokes can provide partners with an active, hands on role during labour. Massage to the lumbar spine can provide a welcome counter pressure to contractions, techniques around the base of the skull can help to relieve sacral pain, and gentle compressions and stokes can relieve tension throughout the entire body, especially during the earlier stages of labour.
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Swedish Massage
45/60/75 minute treatment (£35, £45, £55)
Swedish massage is a full body treatment that is a vigorous form of massage which relaxes the mind and the body.
Swedish massage is less targeted than deep tissue/medical massage but is a great way to warm up and prepare the body for sporting activities or following exercise to redistribute lactic acids and the byproducts of exercise to maximize comfort.
It uses six main massage techniques to increase circulation which encourages the elimination of waste products and relieves stiff joints, tight muscles, fascia and ligaments.
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Thai Table Massage
Thai Table massage is a special adaptation of traditional Thai massage techniques for the clinic setting.
It is a full body treatment comprising acupressure techniques, deep stretching, utilising rhythmic flowing movements with myofascial release techniques.
Thai massage is based upon the concept that if you release energy blockages through the ‘sen’ lines (similar to ‘chi’ energy lines within Acupuncture or ‘nadis’ with Ayurvedia) then you can optimise health and wellbeing.
The Thai massage treatment lasts for 60 or 90 minutes and the client remains clothed throughout. Thai massage is a relaxing treatment that reduces tension, especially for those with very well developed musculature.
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Yoga Classes
All yoga classes have to be booked in advance and run in six week blocks. Discounts available for those on low incomes.
I offer a range of yoga styles including;- Ebb and Flow Ypga
- Antenatal Yoga
- Individual one-to-one sessions
Click here to read more about the styles available, and to see class times and locations.
Baby Space
www.babyspaceonline.co.uk
Babyspace provides pregnancy, postnatal, baby and toddler massage and yoga in Canterbury, Kent, to enhance your wellbeing and experience of parenthood during these precious early years and nurture and support your baby’s development.
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Pregnancy Massage
Massage in pregnancy helps a woman to relax, supports her body during a period of immense change, and can help to prepare the whole body for birth.
Pregnancy puts strain on the body and massage can help to relieve aches and pains along with other common health problems during pregnancy (insomnia, swollen ankles, constipation, sciatic pain etc).
Massage in pregnancy is centered around your gestation and physiological changes. In the early stages of pregnancy massage may be performed in a supine and/or prone position whereas in later pregnancy side lying or seated positions will be adopted.
Stretches, myofascial release and muscular techniques may be combined with lymphatic drainage techniques to ease tension and to reduce swelling.
Additionally, yogic breathing techniques and relaxations may be used to release physical discomfort and help to promote feelings of wellbeing.
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Post-natal Massage
Post-natal massage is nurturing, emotionally supportive and healing. It also helps to alleviate many physical discomforts.
Postnatal massage offers many benefits. It can: help to alleviate the muscle strain of pregnancy and childbirth, promote pelvic floor healing, rebalance the spine and pelvis, promote healing after a Caesarian section, help to restore normal walking patterns, prevent and reduce back and neck pain caused by newborn care, and even aid the production of breast milk.
Simple Reiki and Chakra balancing techniques are incorporated into post natal massage when required to rebalance and redirect energy thus enhancing a woman’s sense of wellbeing.
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Baby Massage Instruction
Book either 2 x 30 minute sessions or 1 60 minute session. (£45)
Taking time out of a hectic day to create a soothing and relaxing environment for baby massage is just as relaxing and emotionally fulfilling for us as it is for our babies.
The benefits of baby massage are well researched and evidence based. Baby massage aids our baby’s development, body awareness, coordination and movement. It also helps to strengthen our baby’s immune system, improves their skin condition and circulation, helps with digestive transit and balances the nervous system and respiration.
Baby massage may also help to relieve many common baby ailments (for example colic, constipation, wind) and may soothe baby’s pain. The relaxation experienced helps to promote better sleep.
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Baby Massage and Infant Nurture Classes
Concorde House Clinic
Tuesdays - 4-5pm
£48 per six week block including handouts and refreshments
Baby massage aids in the development of healthy infant-parent attachments which are important as the foundation from which our babies learn to interact with others.
I split the baby massage course into two half term blocks. In one half term we develop a full body massage sequence and in the second we apply our learning with some additional baby massage techniques to devise ailment specific short massage routines (for example to relieve colic, to help with teething, to aid digestion).
I also combine the baby massage course with an infant nurture course. In the infant nurture aspect of the course I draw upon my experience as a paediatic nurse and share knowledge to help parents cope with a wide variety of baby ailments. We examine both pharmalogical and complementary health care practices to help to treat a wide variety of childhood ailments. We also look ways to assess childhood illnesses and tips for caring for them safely and effectively.
By the end of the course you will have gained skills to perform a respiratory assessment recognize when your child needs to attend the GP, learn new ways of coping with a temperature, discover techniques to monitor fluid balance and created your own first aid box of tricks and more. Parents have found this course extremely empowering.
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Pregnancy Yoga
Yoga is one of the best forms of exercise during pregnancy and regular practice can help to support and optimise a woman’s wellbeing.
In our pregnancy yoga classes we incorporate postures, sequences synchronised with relaxed breathing, breathing techniques, concentration techniques and guided relaxations.
Posture work can help to improve overall fitness, strengthen musculature, ease tension and pregnancy ailments, and prepare our body and mind for childbirth.
Hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy can affect our emotions and energy levels, so in yoga we use breathing and relaxation techniques to relax, re-energise and rebalance.
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Post-natal and Baby Yoga
This class nurtures both mums and babies and combines baby yoga and postnatal yoga.
In baby yoga we use multisensory play, loving touch and yoga based exercises to support our baby’s development.
Our babies experience relaxed, nurturing touch and closeness along with opening, stimulating stretches and exercises, enabling active relaxation which helps them to regulate their responses to tension and discomfort that accompany many common baby ailments and may help to heal birth trauma. As it is relaxing it encourages the baby to be more settled.
Baby yoga is social and can enhance communication and emotional attachment. We incorporate some singing during movement sequences to engage our babies.
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Parent and Mobile Baby Yoga
(for little ones on the move)
As our babies begin to explore their environment, our yoga practice expands. We continue to use multisensory play, movement, songs and sensory props to engage our little ones but we also incorporate group activities, diverse sequences and more time for independent exploration.
Many babies really benefit from the calmness that yoga practice promotes; even really energetic little ones will leave feeling more relaxed in body and mind.
It is beneficial for little ones to observe their parents actively exercising and relaxing as these activities can help to shape their health behaviours in the future.
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Parent and Toddler Yoga
These classes are designed to get little ones (and parents) moving and exercising in a fun, inspiring, creative and calm environment.
We aim to enjoy yoga through play using a variety of styles. We use imaginative stories, dance, music and games to engage busy little minds. We introduce a variety of props such as balls, bean bags, parachutes, puppets, colourful scarves, musical toys and Tibetan sound bowls to create an inviting environment.
As our toddlers become more independent we encourage them to copy us so that they learn a variety of yoga poses, yoga sequences and breathing techniques. Yoga helps to promote body and social awareness, good posture, improve balance, assist co-ordination, enhance relaxation and inspire imagination. It also helps to enhance general wellbeing.
For any more information on services Natasha can offer,
either in Breathing Space or baby Space, call her today on 07886 980687,
or 'Make an Enquiry'
Service Categories
Aromatherapy, Beauty Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Indian Head Massage, Infant Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Yoga, Reiki, Remedial Massage, Stone Therapy Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Thai Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Yoga
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