Massage Therapy • Cottenham, St Ives, Huntingdon & Cambridge
Sometimes life gets really busy, and it catches up with us as tension, tiredness, physical pain or a general sense of carrying too much. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you don't need to just put up with it. Massage therapy could be an effective remedy.
I am a VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Qualified Massage Therapist, trauma-informed somatic practitioner and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. I offer Full Body Swedish and Holistic Massage, as well as on-site chair massage for workplaces.
I take a holistic approach to my work, treating body, mind and emotions as interconnected rather than separate, as true relief comes from addressing the whole person and not just where discomfort shows up. This is grounded in over a decade of ongoing study and research into the healing potential of touch - a process I'm still very much engaged in as I continue learning to offer the most beneficial care I can.
I also facilitate workshops on conscious platonic touch for regulating the nervous system, and that same understanding is brought to every session I give. Before I start work each day, I take time for meditation and intentional breathing to settle my own nervous system as I believe that a therapist who is genuinely calm and grounded helps you to relax more deeply than just technique alone could.
My hope is that you leave calmer, lighter and more at ease in your own body.
My Approach
Care centred around what you need.
We begin with a brief chat about how you're feeling and what you'd like from the session - whether it's a specific area that needs attention or just having space to properly unwind.
This is also when we talk through anything relevant to your comfort or safety, such as areas to avoid, pressure preferences or anything else I should be aware of. We only begin once we are both clear on what will help most.
Once we begin, the session isn't fixed to a routine - it moves with you. I draw on a range of massage techniques, applied and adjusted to suit your specific needs.
Pressure, pacing and focus shift in real time, and you are welcome to change anything at any moment. Your comfort and safety are always my priority because that's what allows your body to properly let go.
My aim is for the benefits to stay with you well after your appointment - easier movement, looser muscles, and a calm feeling.
Many of my clients notice that they sleep better, feel more focused and experience a real decrease in tension and pain in the days that follow. This lasting effect comes from working with your nervous system as well as your muscles.
Treatments
Classic Bodywork
Swedish massage is a classic foundational massage style that uses a combination of firm flowing strokes, kneading and gentle stretching designed to relax the body, ease muscle tension and improve circulation.
Sessions are full-body and rhythmic, moving smoothly from one area to the next. Pressure and focus can be adjusted to suit you.
Restorative Care
This gentle yet effective approach blends a range of different massage styles and adapts them to what your body needs on the day. It addresses the aches you feel as well as the stress behind them.
No two sessions are quite the same. Whether it's slow grounded work to help you feel more settled, or more focused attention on specific areas of pain and tension - I adjust my technique to how your body responds.
Iwona is wonderful. She really took the time to listen to where I was feeling tight and tailored the pressure perfectly. I walked out feeling lighter, relaxed, and slept better than I had in weeks.
— Sarah, St Ives
For Local Workplaces
Workplace Wellbeing
Seated massage goes straight to where desk work is felt most - the neck, shoulders, upper back and arms. It is a practical, popular wellbeing benefit that staff genuinely appreciate and look forward to.
Designed for modern work environments, my treatments offer immediate relief from physical fatigue and stress without interrupting the workday. They target back, neck, shoulder and wrist tensions caused by desk work, helping reduce repetitive strain issues. These short, twenty-minute sessions fit perfectly within a natural workbreak. All I need is a small, private space.
Clean and hassle-free - so nobody has to undress or change. I bring the chair and specialised sanitising supplies with me, and work around your schedule.
Holding a recognised VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 qualification & FHT membership, treatments may be eligible for reimbursement through employee health cash plans such as Health Shield.
Professional, dependable, and fully insured. I work discreetly, respect your site policies and confidentiality, and leave the room clean and tidy.
Interested in a wellbeing day or regular visits for your team in St Ives, Huntingdon, or Cambridge? Longer full body treatments on a massage table can also be arranged on site if there is interest. Please get in touch to discuss a plan that suits your workplace.
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