Site last updated 05/04/2008

Who has it?

You don't have to have a specific 'problem' to benefit from biodynamic massage therapy. It is very enjoyable and offers a highly effective way of 'de-stressing' yourself, both mentally and physically, from the demands of modern life - giving yourself a very pleasurable treat at the same time! It can also be a 'maintenance' therapy, keeping your bodymind healthy by keeping your energy flowing freely.

However, if experienced regularly (preferably weekly) over a period of time, it is very effective for a range of issues, including the following:

Physical problems

• Bodily aches/pains (headaches, muscle tension, stiff or sore joints, backache, bones which 'never felt right' after a fracture)
• Specific medical conditions such as IBS, indigestion, ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, headaches/migraine, sinusitis, asthma

• Self-development/self awareness (confidence, shyness, self-esteem; can be a useful adjunct to, or substitute for, talking therapies)
• Emotional issues (panic attacks, over-whelming emotions, being cut off from feelings, depression, anxiety)

• Stress (includes irritability, panics, anxiety, sleep problems, tension headache)
• People who would like to function better, or need support through a time of change e.g. bereavement, divorce, being away from home, recovery from trauma or illness e.g. cancer
• Those who desire a better relationship with their body, or who feel a need for quality touch in their lives
• Abnormal activity levels (finding it hard to stop, or to relax – or tiredness, lethargy and inability to ‘get going’)

Within my practice:

In terms of specific conditions/complaints, I have experience of working with:

• migraines
• headaches
• back ache
• arthritis
• peculiar pains or numbness in limbs/fingers
• insomnia/sleep problems
• sinusitis
• auto-immune problems
• arm discomfort following surgery for breast cancer
• IBS
• Crohn's disease
• ME
• depression
• anxiety
• panic attacks
• trauma
• anger or frustration
• difficulties relaxing
• wanting to feel more grounded
• dealing with death
• the end of a relationship
• support for carers

I particularly enjoy working with people who have lost a sense of direction or confidence in life, people who struggle with relationships, and people who are interested in spirituality but do not necessarily find affinity with religion. My practice also seems to attract a comparatively large proportion of men.