Massage in detail

Massage is an age old healing system; touch an important human need, it can relieve, reassure & restore. Whatever your sport, work or leisure pursuit, increasingly people are turning to massage for its wide ranging benefits.

Regular massages can support existing exercise regimes and assist the rehabilitation of many common ailments and injuries including back & shoulder pain, muscles strains and other musculoskeletal problems, reducing inflammation in sore muscles. Massage brings suppleness to muscles, frees up and mobilises joints, helping to realign the body and improve posture.

Sorrel offers a variety of different massages & bodywork, including Remedial Deep Tissue, Swedish and Thai Yoga Massage.

Treatments are tailored to the individual and are suitable for everyone: young or old, male or female, healthy and fit or those with chronic illnesses. If you run, play football or netball, sit at a desk all day, dig up your garden or rush around after your children or grandchildren, then massage will help.

Remedial Deep Tissue

An injury specific therapy that works on soft tissues using a combination of techniques - deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation and facilitated stretching to manage chronic and acute conditions. This massage can assist injury rehabilitation and help with sporting performance.

The benefits of Remedial Deep Tissue Massage

For Release and Rehabilitation

Release sport or work-related muscular tension
Reduce chronic pain
Aid recovery and promote the rate of healing post exercise
Improve blood and lymph circulation

Treatment times: 60 minutes

"My back is much improved at night so your massage obviously worked its magic. Thank you." SD, fitness instructor

"I would highly recommend Sorrel's massage. I turned up with a pain in my shoulder and left with a spring in my step!" MM, retired

Swedish Massage

A soothing therapeutic and holistic full body treatment using oils to ease joints and muscular pain and encourage healing through deeper relaxation. It also helps to restore inner calm and promote a feeling of general well-being.

The benefits of Swedish Massage

For Relaxation and Restoration

Reduces stiffness
Improves muscle tone and skin elasticity
Increases circulation and assists detoxification
Soothes nerves and relieves fatigues
Relaxes tired bodies and minds

A full body treatment is recommended, though a shorter back, neck & shoulder massage is also available.

Treatment times: 90 minutes, 60 minutes or 45 minutes

Thai Yoga Massage

or Traditional Thai Massage

Thai Yoga Massage or Traditional Thai Massage is a dynamic form of bodywork that releases tension and realigns the body to improve posture, flexibility, breathing and circulation, as well as balance the body’s energy levels.

Performed fully clothed* on a futon mattress, this ancient form of bodywork uses a unique combination of acupressure, energy balancing, breathing techniques, applied yoga stretches and gentle rhythmic compressions to deliver a powerful whole body treatment that achieves an invigorating and profoundly relaxing massage.

* the client should dress in loose fitting clothing like tracksuit bottoms and a t-shirt

The benefits of Thai Yoga Massage

For Re-energising & Realignment

Improves flexibility and range of motion
Re-balances and boosts energy levels
Aids mindful movement and calms the mind
Tunes into the breath and improves breath awareness

Thai Massage is suitable for all ages and is particularly beneficial for those suffering back, shoulder or neck pain

Treatment times: 90 minutes

"A great massage, just what I wanted/needed. looking forward to my next one. So much more flexible today." MH, therapist

"For anyone who feels that their body needs a good stretch, Sorrel’s Thai massage is a must. I come away afterwards feeling as if I have just had a wonderful ‘stretchy bendy’ Yoga session!" CK, retired