Soft Tissue Therapy, specialising in Myofascial Release for Chronic Pain, Injury and Scars.

Have you just had an operation? A serious or minor accident or injury that is causing you physical and emotional pain? Sudden or long-standing trauma, causing you stress, illness and pain? Do you have a scar(s) that feel restrictive and “different” to the rest of your body? I am here to help guide healing with hands-on treatments that incorporate specialist massage, soft tissue techniques, scar work and myofascial release to calm your nervous system and address imbalances in your soft tissues. Leading you to a calmer you, with more mobility and less pain.

What do I do?

  • Soft Tissue Therapy

    A blended approach of bodywork, using many various massage and stretching techniques appropriate to the need of the individual client.

  • Myofascial Release

    A slow, yet deep hands-on method of releasing superficial and deep Fascia to release physical and emotional tension and allowing space for healing and encouraging much improved range of movement and chronic pain reduction.

  • Muscle Injury Acupuncture

    A direct needling technique used on the specific areas of tension, to release the binding energy within the muscle fibres and allow for free-flowing movement and reduced pain.

  • Scar Therapy

    Scar therapy is a gentle and nurturing series of techniques blended with other soft tissue massage and myofascial release to reduce inflammation, swelling, adhesions and maximise blood flow, tissue mobility and overall health of the scar tissue itself and surrounding tissues.

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Conditions I treat:

Scar tissue release for old or recent surgery/injuries to aid recovery and regain fluid movement through the surrounding tissues. Reducing scar tissue build-up and maximising pain-free mobility.

Whilst I list “conditions” I am able to treat, sometimes there is no diagnosed condition, but there is a deep knowing within you that something doesn’t feel right, you may present with unexplained pain or you are living with chronic stress that leaves your body feeling tired, depleted and on the verge of illness. If this is you please know I am here for you! As a highly sensitive, empathic person, I feel all the energy you hold and how your body needs to be held, to feel safe, to relax and to breathe!

 

Chronic Pain e.g. long standing back pain

Headaches + Migraines

Tinnitus

Chronic Stress Tension

Jaw pain (TMJ Disorder)

Abdominal Pains/IBS/Digestive Disorders

Menstrual Pain or disorders + related conditions e.g. Endometriosis

Repetitive Strain Injury’s (RSI’s)

Postural Complaints

Tendonitis (eg. Tennis/Golfer’s elbow)

Sciatica

Piriformis Syndrome

Plantar Fasciitis

Surgery prep + recovery e.g. Hip replacements

Scar Work - post operative care

Frozen Shoulder

Chronic Pelvic pain Syndrome and other pelvic disorders e.g. hernia’s, fibroids, cystitis.

Pregnancy related pains + post birth conditions e.g. Diastasis Recti + C-section Scars.

*My work compliments psychotherapies e.g. EMDR, EFT, Hypnotherapy and more, to help in processing the physical manifestations of trauma.

Empowering you with the knowledge and understanding of your body and the issues it may be presenting. Allowing you to be more aware and able to make positive changes in order to heal quicker, reduce pain, calm the nervous system and prevent injury in the future.

“Gemma is a fantastic therapist that I can’t recommend highly enough. She has helped me return to competitive strength training after surgery and significantly reduced my pain and mobility issues. Moreover, Gemma is a font of knowledge, which she shares freely, to help you understand how you can help improve your own condition outside of the treatment room.”

— Anna Donovan