I completed my training with aromatherapy and massage in 1994, and on-site massage (seated chair massage) two years later. I started working at a centre for people with alcohol addictions and related problems, using aromatherapy to reduce stress and to increase well-being.
Since 1998 I have also been using therapeutic touch and massage with people with dementia in 3 care homes in Bedford. Wishing to add to my client base, I specialised in Infant Massage, working with post-natal mothers.
In 2005 I qualified as a Quantum Touch practitioner, (a new and exciting energy healing technique), and this has greatly increased the effectiveness of all my touch therapies.
In addition, I have just trained in Thai Foot Massage, and Oriental Face Massage, which have been very well received.
NEWBamboo Massage - £45
This is a technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deep-tissue work.
Benefits:
It delivers an incredible sensation of relaxation and calm, and you leave with a feeling of balance and connection of mind, body and spirit.
Reduces stress and fatigue
Stimulates blood circulation
Relieves muscular tension
Aids lymphatic circulation
Eases muscular aches and pains
New to the UK, Quantum-Touch® is a powerful healing technique that can profoundly accelerate the body's own healing response. The body has an extraordinary ability to heal itself & Quantum-Touch® helps to activate this process by using life force energy.
It works very well with physical and emotional issues, and is especially good at relieving pain, inflammation and tension.
I concentrate on the area of pain or trauma by gently placing my hands. It is usually combined with the other therapies that I offer.
Quantum Aromatherapy
(combined with Quantum-Touch®)
1-hour treatment
Using essential oils, combined with massage to treat the whole person - mind, emotions, body and spirit, this massage is tailored to the needs of the individual, releasing physical and mental tension and detoxifying the body. It helps to dissolve deep-seated pain and balance the energy centres. (A massage chair or bed is used for this).
It is a gentle and relaxing treatment, perfect to help you feel pampered and stress-free.
This involves the use of facial massage techniques, to act as a natural face-lift. It is a unique blend of highly effective techniques from Indian Face Massage (facial rejuvenation) with complementary techniques from Japanese facial massage. Without the need for surgery, look and feel younger, refreshed, relaxed and nurtured!
Mums (and dads) massage their babies whilst being guided through a step-by-step massage routine, which uses a carefully balanced combination of Swedish, Indian and Reflexology techniques.
Every parent receives individual attention to any special needs and guidance is provided on how massage can be adapted to the growing child.
Some of the benefits are:
improves communication between parent and baby
helps to calm baby's emotions and relieve stress
soothes babies and helps them to sleep better
helps babies to develop awareness of their bodies
aids digestion and help to relieve colic, wind and constipation
helps develop muscle tone, co-ordination and suppleness
regulates breathing and relieves nasal congestion.
The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) has developed this unique and special course that is now taught in over 25 countries.
I had my first bamboo massage this week by Christine Sorley. I can honestly say it was amazing. I have tried various types of massages but was not sure what to expect.
Before my treatment, Christine discussed my recent medical history. I have a regular sports massage to treat tight muscles in my shoulders and top back - and that is my main reason for trying this massage.
Christine used different types of bamboo sticks, with aromatherapy oils to create unique strokes which were both relaxing and massaged deep tissues. She was able to feel areas of tightness and 'knots' which she gave more attention as necessary. I was asked if the pressure was sufficient, and she adjusted the massage to suit.
I thoroughly enjoyed my massage, and the hour and a half left me feeling totally relaxed and good about myself.
Linda Booth
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Back massage and Face massage
As a natural sceptic, I had doubts about the effectiveness of massage, but when Christine gave me my first back massage, I was genuinely surprised at its calming and relaxing results. Physical tension and knotted muscles were smoothed out.
Face massage, I had imagined, would irritate rather than produce any beneficial results, but when Christine introduced me to it, I was almost hypnotised, and went off into an almost psychedelic colourful landscape of dreams. Thanks!
