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TREATMENT: Clinical/ Remedial Massage
What is Clinical/ Remedial Massage?
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This treatment incorporates the Jing Method™ of Advanced Clinical Massage. A professional & compassionate line of care with the philosophy to tailor each treatment to your specific needs & preferences. This massage can be for relaxation and /or relief from chronic muscle tension & soft tissue discomfort.
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Using a cleverly curated diverse blend of Eastern & Western creative & advanced bodywork modalities found in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Therapeutic Massage and Sports Massage. A clinical/ remedial massage therapist has advanced anatomy & physiology training, that covers muscle, tendons, fascia & ligaments of the body, as well as lots of the pathologies that can effect them. With this applied knowledge and a consultation, the time will be spent focusing on the areas that need it, while also restoring some overall harmony.
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Helping you reconnect & tune in with your body in both an informed and holistic way.
Your first appointment?
A skilled bodyworker offers more than just a listening ear, they provide a listening touch that will help you to reconnect with your body. Understanding that each individual is unique, I go beyond simply asking about your preferred pressure. I want to understand your needs on a more personal level.
​​Your initial/ first session begins with a full assessment & consultation, where we discuss your goals & preferences. It could be to reduce pain, improve mobility, to reduce stress or simply to relax. I'll ask a bit around your daily activities, health history and how your discomfort/ pain is impacting on you and other aspects of your life. This collaborative approach helps us create a clear vision of what we aim to achieve. This practice incorporates the biopsychosocial model to ensure this holistic approach to your care. (Scroll down if you want to learn a bit more on this). The session includes a range of movement assessment and, when clinically necessary, specialised orthopaedic tests. This evaluation enables me to design a treatment plan that is tailored specifically to you. The consultation & assessment process also establishes some baseline markers or benchmarks, for example, a pain scale number from at it's worst, at the start and the end of each session. We can clearly track progress this way.
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"It's not how deep you go, but how you go deep" Ida Rolf
What to expect in treatment?
In treatment, I will use a little unscented Vegan nut-free massage wax. Using massage wax, not oil, enables me to sink more precisely into the right spots of your muscles, also creating more traction and warmth into the more superficial layers of muscle, which in turn aid in the release of those tricky tight areas in the muscle tissue.
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Treatment will involve variations of lying on your front, side and back in most treatments. During treatment, if we encounter a tender spot, we'll use an agreed upon method of communication to ensure your comfort. This could be during massage if I hit on a tender spot which is most likely a trigger point. This is were pressure can be adjusted to the right level to suit you, allowing us to wait and hold until we feel a release or change in the soft tissue. This line of communication is so beneficial and a big part of forming a better understanding of your body. Not all triggers points are palpably obvious to the therapist as they may be on a deeper layer of muscle, so client communication will aid in the best treatment outcomes for you.
At the end of each treatment we will finish off with some self care ideas to incorporate into your wellness practice, aiming on a daily basis. We'll be aiming at something personal, specific and achievable to you.​​​
The treatment is a therapeutic alliance between therapist and client. It is a safe and inclusive space.
How often should I get massaged?
Just like learning something new, we often have to repeat things and need a little patience with ourselves to see real improvements. The first/ initial treatment will bring awareness into your body. Our muscles and nervous system like repetition. Ideally and if you'd like to see real results, it is recommended and clinically proven that regular massage treatments are received, following your initial treatment. You will feel and see more results within the first 3 sessions on a weekly basis, with an even greater improvement in session 4, 5 and 6 on a fortnightly basis. A reassessment is generally done on the forth treatment to assess improvements and make any adjustments within the course treatment. Monthly maintenance massages would be most ideal following these 1-6 treatments. Of course the frequency you can book can depend on lots of things from finances to time restraints, and this is just a recommended guideline.
Pricing...
Your first session: this is a 75 minute session, which has a free 15 minute consultation included, prior to the start of the 60 minute hands on treatment.
The Newbie £60
You've been before and we're still working on something, or you have something else going on that needs some attention. This is a 60 minute treatment.
Back For More £60
The Extended Version £90
A glorious 90 minutes treatment, where we can take more time, go into more detail and even cover more areas.
Follow the link below go to my booking page. Once selecting the correct treatment, you'll receive a confirmation email and text. If you need to cancel, please let me know as soon as can via Text Message or Whatsapp.
Pain Relief
In the field of massage therapy, our pain can be felt in may ways: aching, cramping, hot and cold, burning, electric, shooting, nagging, intense, deep, niggling, restrictive, tingle, constant, in specific areas. Whatever you may resonate with, massage can decrease it. When a massage therapist applies pressure to the skin and muscle, this stimulates specific receptors that signals to the brain. This releases endorphins, which improve mood and reduce the perception of pain.
Stress Relief
Massage therapy calms us both physically & psychologically via our nervous system. Massage activates our parasympathetic nervous system to release those much needed neurotransmitters known as serotonin and dopamine, that play important roles in mood regulation and stress relief by promoting feelings of happiness and well being.
Improved Mobility
The massage techniques used, like stretching and kneading, can lengthen tight or contracted muscles, making them more pliable and improving range of motion. It could be some scar tissue formation from old injuries or surgeries that is restricting movement within the soft tissues. Massage helps to break down adhesions in the scar tissue, which in turn enhances mobility in the affected area. It could also be held tension in the muscle causing a lack of mobility. Massage will aid in relaxing of the muscle tissue, by aiding the nervous system and leading to better proprioception and less guarded movement. The fascia has a big role to play in movement. Myofascial release techniques will aid areas of stiff and restricted mobility, freeing up joints and movement. The goal being to restore more of your body's natural movement, flexibility and function.
Improved Brain Health
Massage therapy can complement other therapies for enhancing overall brain health. Through reduced stress and anxeity, massage lowers your stress hormone Cortisol, while increasing the production serotonin and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters that promote relaxation and improve mood. Chronic stress and anxiety are known to negatively impact brain function, so reducing these can benefit cognitive health. Massage therapy can improve sleep quality, which is crucial for brain health, aiding in memory, boosting the chemical that helps in neuroplasticity and detoxification of the brain from metabolic waste.
Benefits Of Massage...
What is the biopsychosocial model?
​Instead of focusing only on the physical body, this model sees your health as a result of all three areas working together. It helps us treat the "whole person" rather than just one part of the problem.
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Biological factors: these are physical and genetic aspects of health, like genes, infections, or injuries.
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Psychological factors: these include mental and emotional aspects, like thoughts, feelings, stress, or coping skills.
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Social factors: these involve relationships, cultural influences, and the environment, like family support, work, or community.
Hi, I'm Fiona
I am a fully insured and certified Level 5 Advanced Clinical & Sports Massage Therapist based in Brighton, trained at the award winning Jing Institute of Massage & Complementary Medicine. Retraining in massage in my early 40's with a change in career to for-fill this ambition, this qualification has deepened my knowledge, expertise and skill set as a bodyworker/ massage therapist beyond the level I expected. The Jing Method ™ has been especially designed to help people to reduce pain and improve mobility through a holistic, client-centered approach that aims to achieved a personalised outcome. It's both holistic and evidence based.
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I believe whole heartedly that we all need treating as individuals. We are beautifully complex and unique. Our health and wellbeing needs addressing holistically. I trained at Jing because they embody this philosophy within the art of bodywork.
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Aside from wanting to help people through massage: I'm a Mum I have a rough coat lurcher I really enjoy listening to podcasts around new findings. A follower of nature and all it's wonders. I enjoy listening to music and audio books on my dog walks. I also enjoy of a bit of crafting. My Qualifications: Level 5 Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage Therapy. VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Reiki 1 First Degree in the Usui System Certificate of 30Hrs Course in Tibetan Universal Massage
About Me...
Get in Touch...
07504476756
When and Where...
TUESDAYS 10am-2pm: Brighton & Hove Therapies, 1 The Offices, 10 Fleet Street, BN1 4EZ. 5 minutes from main train station Brighton and London Rd Bus links.
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WEDNESDAYS: By appointment and availability please contact me.
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THURSDAYS 10am-2pm: Low cost clinic from my home treatment room BN2, Brighton.
Get to Know Us...
The Jing Institute of Advanced Clinical Massage & Complementary Medicine, was created by two incredibly passionate humans and experts in the field of bodywork and massage, who desired to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients in emotional and physical pain. Jing was founded in 2003 by directors, Rachel Fairweather and Meghan Mari, who have extensive experience in teaching, community development, business and more than 30 years experience in the massage industry working as advanced therapists and trainers.
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It's taught as a multi-model approach combining bodywork techniques originating from the East (meridians, acupressure points, Thai stretches, body mechanics from T'ai chi) and West (Janet Tranvell's insights into Trigger Point therapy, Ida Rolf's deep fascial work and flowing Swedish massage moves from Pehr Henrik).
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"Working with your hands, head and heart."
Code of Conduct ...
Massage therapists that are members of Respect Massage hold themselves to the highest standards of an ethical, boundary-driven practice. Respect Massage members have a zero-tolerance policy for solicitations of any kind. Jokes, innuendo, and inappropriate requests are taken seriously and will result in the swift termination of the session. When choosing a practice displaying the Respect Massage logo, you can have confidence in the safety and professionalism you will experience as a client.