The Sensitive Body

A deep relaxation massage experience, supporting you to reconnect safely with your body

"The act of caring for oneself is an act of survival." ~ Lemn Sissay

This specialised massage service is developed with people in mind who wish to connect more deeply with their bodies, and who may have experienced adverse conditions for psychological and physical health. It is suitable for those who may find it difficult to trust and feel at ease in life sometimes. If you would like some support to connect safely to your body, and heal your emotions, then this may be for you.

Many of my clients are HSP's* (highly-sensitive people who have nervous systems with sensory processing sensitivity) or neurodivergent (such as autism, ADD, ADHD) and have also have experienced trauma during childhood and adult life stages. Whether or not sensory processing sensitivity or neurodivergence are personal traits that you have, or if you're currently concerned about post-traumatic stress, I practise in a way that is attuned to different nervous systems and sensory processing-related needs.

Massage may assist your body and mind to heal after stressful past or recent life events that leave imprints and distortions in the self-regulating nervous system. As you experience deeper comfort and belonging in your body, you may start to release out-dated holding patterns in your body's fascia and muscular system. Your circulation may improve, and cell detoxification and renewal may ensue. As the nervous system returns to healthier functioning, improvements may be viscerally experienced in many of your body's essential life support systems from head to toe.

Massage is a body therapy that works silently, you do not have to talk, unless you wish to discuss what you're experiencing in your body/mind. I will check in with you throughout the treatment to make sure that the experience is comfortable and pleasant for you. Massage therapy provides you with the time, space, safety and support needed to gently come into contact with your inner mind, body and feelings. I practise whole body listening to your body when I apply massage. My aim is to assist you to restore the subtle, felt-sense relationship with your body required to process healing and transformation.  Therapeutic guidance will be available, to support a deep and overall pleasant and restorative healing experience.

The therapeutic connection that you make with your body during a massage may form a crucial aspect of your lasting health and happiness, well beyond the treatment. In future, you could return for as few or as many massages as you wish, with no pressure to continue. You are in control. My intention is to support you to leave every treatment feeling safe and connected, and in an enhanced state of well-being. During an initial consultation, we can discuss which areas of your body may be best for you to receive massage. These may be tense, numb or achey areas of your body, that could be supported through your clothes, or with soothing aromatherapy oils applied to your skin. 

Compassionate touch is an experience of primal communion and being-in-relationship, and may have a profound effect on your peace of mind and well-being. I focus on responding to your needs, so that I may assist you to relax and restore balance, as much as you feel comfortable with. You are invited to generate presence, care and connection with your body, and gently begin to release excess tensions, and clear and circulate energy in your whole body's system.

Sessions cost: £35 - £90. Location: Brighton, BN2.

You are welcome to schedule an online, therapeutic consultation before arranging your massage. This is an opportunity to learn about you and your well-being. You are welcome to ask me questions about how I work, and we can explore if we feel comfortable working with each other.