Please see our separate pages on Massage Therapy and details of our Practitioners who offer the type of massage you require.

Massage is one of the oldest forms of medicine and the term derives from the Greek Massein, "to knead", with references to this therapy dating as far back as 3,000 B.C in Chinese literature.  Homer wrote that after the Trojan War women "rubbed and anointed the war heroes" and Hippocrates in 400 B.C speaks that, "rubbing can bind a joint that is too loose and loosen a joint that is too rigid".

Historians have noted that Julius Caesar "pinched daily for neuralgia" and  Celsus promoted rubbing the head to relieve chronic pains, but it was Galen, accredited with discovering blood in arteries, who identified that by assisting venous flow towards the heart blood flow away from the heart is encouraged and thus the benefits of massage for the whole body was muted.

 

Acupressure Massage

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, our bodies are manifestations of energy known as Qi. In health the different aspects of this energy, Yin and Yang, flow in harmony. If the flow of Qi becomes disrupted there is disharmony which can manifest in various health disorders.

 This massage therapy uses Traditional Chinese Medicine massage techniques to stimulate the flow of Qi, helping the body to return to a more balanced state, thus encouraging the restoration of health.
 

Remedial Massage

Using MET (Muscle Energy Techniques), STR (Soft Tissue Release) and passive stretching, conditions can often be improved.  Together with helpful (and realistic) suggestions for exercises and perhaps positive lifestyle adjustments quality of life can be enhanced and pain managed.                                                            


Sports Massage

The Sports Massage Therapist uses techniques for promoting sporting performance and injury prevention and injury treatment and rehabilitation for both amateur and professional athletes and works closely with their nutritionists, coaches and physiotherapists to promote optimum performance.

 Please note that some illnesses, medical conditions and injuries are contra-indicated for massage and during the consultation your therapist will discuss your individual medical history prior to treatment.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 Michael D Pook BA(Homs) DipEd DO DIHom FBIH MMSM(MT), CNHC         

Michael is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for Remedial and Sports Massage and Manipulative Therapy.  He is Principal of the Midlands School of Massage and currently teaches students in Remedial Massage and Manipulative Therapy.

 

Jacqueline White BSc(Hons), MFHT

Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & Acupressure Massage

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kate Cox PG Dip AM, BSc (Hons) ESS, PGCE, Dip RM(MSM) ~ Awaiting photograph
 
 
 
Sian Arnsby   BA (Hons), Dip Deaf Studies, Dip RM (MSM), CNHC  
 
 
Sian is available for Remedial Massage Treatments on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and  for relaxation massage on Fridays.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To book an appointment with any of our therapists call  reception on
0115 921 1455