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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your Questions, Answered

If you’ve never visited a professional Holistic Therapist before, you’re bound to have lots of questions or concerns. Below, you’ll find a list of several frequently asked questions from my clients. Always feel free to ask any other questions.

WHAT IS HOLISTIC MASSAGE?

The word “holistic” comes from the Greek meaning for whole and comes from the idea that different parts are interconnected. Therefore, a Holistic massage treats the whole person, in other words we look at including mental and social wellbeing alongside physical health in a way that treats the entire person, not just the physical body.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE?

The general benefits of massage therapy can be summarized as the following:

- Massage increases the body’s self-awareness and sensitivity

- Massage reduces stress, tension and anxiety levels

- Massage calms the nervous system and has a balancing effect

- Massage relaxes, focuses and clears the mind

- Massage helps to improve and maintain posture

- Massage helps to fulfil the need for a caring and nurturing touch

- Massage encourages self-esteem and a general feeling of well-being

- Massage increases awareness of the whole being connection and improves your emotional awareness

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST SESSION?

Firstly, come as you are and don't be worried. You've done the hard bit by deciding to book a massage. Leave the rest to me!

You will have filled out a confidential medical form when you booked your appointment, or you can do it when you arrive. We will discuss your medical history and then we will talk about your treatment. I can guide you through what I will do and will only start when you feel comfortable. I will ask you to take off your clothes to your underwear, and ideally you will be freshly showered.

It is probably also a good idea to not have your makeup on as I can't promise that it will stay perfect!

After the treatment we will again have a chat about it and I'll give you some after care advice or recommended exercises to help prolong the effects of the treatment. You will definitely sleep well that night!

WHAT ABOUT BOOKING AND PAYMENT?

You need to book through the online booking system (Fresha) and at the time of booking you will be asked to enter your payment card details. You will not be charged for the treatment until after it has has happened and if you want to pay using that card then it can all happen automatically. Alternatively I am happy to accept cash on the day.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T MAKE IT OR NEED TO CANCEL?

Life is seriously busy - I know that! I fully understand when you need to amend or cancel a booking. Rather than contact me (unless it is an emergency) please go through the booking system, Fresha, where you will be able to find a different time and move your booking. However, this is a business, so I do have a cancellation policy, as I will not always be able to fill your appointment slot. Therefore there is an automated cancellation policy:

- you can reschedule or cancel an appointment up to 48 hours in advance

- 30% fee will be charged in case of late cancellation within 48 hours, 50% fee will be charged in case of no-show.

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