West Bridgford Massage Therapy For Women

About

Hi! My name is Daphne. Originally from The Netherlands, I have lived in West Bridgford with my family for over 30 years.

I have always had a love and curiosity for the outdoors and all the living things that grow on our planet. This led me to find out more about natural healing and how this can amazingly and positively affect the mind, body and spirit.

I have a strong interest in exploring the benefits of alternative therapies, meditation, yoga, cycling, working with the chakras of the body and plant based nutrition.

I love to combine massage with the many essential oils available, and I'm enthusiastic and devoted to continue my journey of discovery with aromatherapy and other holistic therapies.

Aside from massage, I love spending time in my garden where I grow an abundance of beetroot, tomatoes, cucumbers and along with a daily supply of fresh eggs from my hens!

Treatment Practice

I offer all my treatments from my purpose built practice. It's a relaxing, lovely, warm and safe space. Having a home massage practice really allows me to give flexibility to you based on your availability.

With over 20 years experience, I hold Aromatherapy Massage, Body Massage and Hopi Ear Candle qualifications.

I am a member of Associated Beauty Therapists and hold a full Massage and Special Treatments Licence with Rushcliffe Borough Council in order to practice from home.

About Slow Massage

The word slow says it all, you will gain a much better holistic experience where each massage stroke is performed at a slower pace. This has a deeply relaxing effect on mind and body and is more likely to keep you in a mindful state of mind.

Working at a slower pace will allow you to focus more on the touch and promote a sense of well-being. Slow massage is well known for their calming effects and helps the mind and body as a whole to calm down.

Research suggests that on average we have over 6000 thoughts in a day. Unfortunately, modern busy lives encourage a lot of us to over work, over think and over consume. Often, while receiving a soothing therapy treatment, our thoughts take us away from that very moment we deserve.

To help this prevent from happening, during massage I use a small Tibetan singing bowl which I will “chime” during the treatment. It can help you focus on the present moment only and enter an even deeper state of relaxation.

The vibrations of the chime can also help “massage” your cells encouraging relaxation and energy flow. Please note, the use of the chime is complementary and completely optional and if you prefer not to include this please let me know before the treatment.

Essential Oil Massage

Essential oils, extracted from plants, have been used for centuries for their therapeutic properties. When incorporated into massage therapy, these fragrant substances can elevate the experience and provide a multitude of benefits.

One of the primary advantages of using essential oils in massage is their ability to promote relaxation. Certain oils, such as lavender and chamomile, are renowned for their calming and sedative effects. Rosemary and bergamot are known for their cleansing and uplifting properties.

When inhaled during a massage, these scents can help reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. When combined with the tactile sensations of the massage, this can lead to a deeper state of relaxation and well-being.

I blend all my own oils and work with Tisserand Organic Aromatherapy oils, which have previously won the award for "Best Aromatherapy Brand".