Massage Brighton | Clinical & Holistic Bodywork

What information can I find on this page?

Getting an holistic treatment brings massive benefits to your body and mind. Fact.

But if bodywork isn't your industry, a long list of jargon and modalities can feel straight-up baffling. I’ve been in practice for a decade, and I still get overwhelmed when exploring unfamiliar techniques!

To take the pressure off, I’ve put together a quick 'Cheat Sheet' below covering the main tools in my kit - from deep tissue and clinical massage, to injury rehab and pregnancy bodywork.

Please note: This guide is purely for your own curiosity. If you like to know the ins and outs of how a technique works, dive in! But if you don't care about the labels and just want to feel better, you can completely ignore all of this. You never need to study styles or modalities to book with me. Simply choose your time, and I will handle the rest.

Still have a question, concern, or query? I'm only human! Please don't hesitate to drop me a line via email, WhatsApp, or the enquiry form at the bottom of this page and I'll get back to you as quickly as I can.

Clinical Therapeutics

Clinical massage at The WellNyss Tree Brighton

Sports Massage for
Pain & Injury

What is this treatment?

This pain-focused treatment will bring relief from a whole host of back problems, all the way from the most common to the most obscure!

This treatment option utilises a unique blend of myofascial techniques, acupressure, stretching, soft tissue work, pulsing, and trigger point therapy to provide both immediate and long-lasting relief from the most sore spots on your spine.

My style of treatment draws from myriad influences, blending bodywork techniques from across both East and West in order to provide you with the most effective complementary health support possible.

This treatment is a partnership between you as client and myself as your practitioner, working collaboratively with your expertise in your own body and experiences, and my expertise in anatomy and technique to create a succinct and efficacious treatment plan. This plan is optimised to increase your mobility, agility, and joint range of motion, while simultaneously decreasing your daily pain and restriction.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-on techniques to manipulate your body in order to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing.

Our first session together will include a complete biomechanical consultation, in order for me to fully understand the scope of the issue which has led you to book the treatment.

You will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas causing you distress, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

I work with vegan massage medium (you can request unscented medium if required or preferred).

You will remain covered at all times with large towels as I work, and have full access to a range of props and supports in order to ensure you are as comfortable as possible at all times (including blankets, bolsters, pillows, et cetera).

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

The comprehensive nature of this therapeutic approach means it is effective with almost all types of musculoskeletal pain and chronic conditions, such as; back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, knee pain, ligament issues, tendon issues, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, et cetera.

Deep Tissue Massage for
Relaxation

What is this treatment?

what can i expect?

what can you treat?

This treatment session is designed to maximally relax you and increase your circulation, energy, alertness, and immune function, while simultaneously reducing stress, aches, tension, heart rate, and blood pressure.

It's the antidote to modern living that you desperately need in your life!

Biohacking neurometabolic recovery at The WellNyss Tree Brighton

The Reset Protocol:
Neurometabolic Recovery

What is this treatment?

This is a high-tech, low-sensory "neurometabolic reset", designed to flip the switch from chronic stress to deep repair.

It combines the cellular healing of Far-Infrared Light Therapy with clinical-grade Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS).

While most treatments work on the muscles, this protocol speaks directly to the Autonomic Nervous System, providing a "bottom-up" signal of safety to the brain.

what can i expect?

You will be fully "cocooned" in a weighted Infrared Sauna Blanket, which provides a grounding, swaddled sensation to lower cortisol.

I will then attach a gentle TENS clip to the cymba concha of your ear to stimulate the Vagus Nerve. You’ll wear a heated lavender eye mask and listen to a custom guided meditation.

The total session time for this treatment option is sixty minutes. This includes a fifteen minute 'threshold' window (five pre-treatment, and ten post-treatment) for us to meticulously tailor your "cocoon" setup and ensure a gentle, unhurried, and fully hydrated emergence back into the world once your treatment is complete.

This is a quiet, restorative session where I set you up and leave you to drift into a deep state of nervous system recalibration. You have a wireless "safety bell" at your side at all times.

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

This protocol is specifically engineered for those with "Autonomic Lock", where the body is stuck in a state of 'wired but tired.'

It is exceptional for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, Post-Viral Fatigue, Long COVID, and burnout. It helps improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV), reduces systemic inflammation, and aids sleep.

Fertile Futures

Induction Massage for
Physiological Induction of Labour

What is this treatment?

This induction-focused treatment is designed to naturally and gently encourage the onset of labour, while also nurturing your physical and emotional wellbeing during this pivotal stage of pregnancy.

Ideal for those at 40+ weeks gestation, this massage works to create the optimal conditions for your body to transition into labour with ease and confidence.

Using a unique blend of myofascial techniques, acupressure, facial plane release, soft tissue work, pulsing, and trigger point therapy, this treatment focuses on stimulating key areas known to promote labour readiness. At the same time, it provides much-needed relief from tension, discomfort, and stress, helping you feel calm, supported, and in tune with your body.

Drawing from both Eastern and Western bodywork traditions, this treatment blends expert relaxation with precise therapeutic techniques, offering effective complementary support for your body’s natural birthing process.

As a practising birthworker, I approach each session with care, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the journey you’re on.

This treatment is a collaboration between us. Together, we’ll create a personalised plan that honours your body’s readiness for labour while addressing your unique needs and concerns. Combining your insights into your pregnancy with my expertise in anatomy and technique, we’ll aim to support movement, encourage the natural progression towards labour, and prepare your body for birth—all while holding space for your experience with care and respect.

This massage is designed to leave you feeling relaxed, empowered, and physically aligned for the journey ahead.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-on techniques to manipulate your body in order to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing and provide a deep, healing relaxation.

Our first session together will include a full biomechanical consultation, in order for me to fully understand the scope of the issues which have led you to book the treatment.

You will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas causing you distress, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

I work with vegan massage medium (you can request unscented medium if required or preferred), and will use this as a medium while working with your body.

You will remain covered at all times with large towels as I work, and have full access to a range of props and supports in order to ensure you are as comfortable as possible at all times (including blankets, bolsters, pillows, et cetera).

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

This therapeutic approach is tailored to support your body’s natural process of preparing for labour, addressing both physical and emotional aspects of late pregnancy. From promoting optimal positioning and pelvic mobility to relieving tension and easing discomfort that can hinder the onset of labour, this treatment helps create the ideal environment for your body to transition into birth.

With expert care from a birth specialist and techniques designed specifically to encourage labour readiness—such as acupressure, myofascial release, and targeted trigger point therapy—you can trust that both you and your baby are being supported in the most effective, nurturing way as you approach this transformative moment.

Pregnancy Massage for
Pregnancy-safe Therapeutics & Relief

What is this treatment?

This pregnancy-focused treatment will bring relief from a whole host of pregnancy-related problems, all the way from the most common to the most obscure; while offering an incomparable way to care for the physical and mental wellbeing of both you and your precious wee one!

This treatment option utilises a unique blend of myofascial techniques, acupressure stretching, soft tissue work, pulsing, and trigger point therapy to provide both immediate and long-lasting relief from the stresses, strains, aches, and pains that can so often accompany pregnancy!

This style of treatment draws from myriad influences, blending bodywork techniques from across both East and West in order to provide you with the most effective complementary health support possible. Offering deep, profound relaxation in combination with expert analysis and therapeutic release of a wide range of pregnancy-related complaints from a practising birthworker; this treatment will leave you feeling rested, rejuvenated, and revitalised.

This treatment is a partnership between you as client and myself as your practitioner, working collaboratively with your expertise in your own body, bump, and experiences, and my expertise in anatomy and technique to create a succinct and efficacious treatment plan. This plan is optimised to increase your mobility, agility, and joint range of motion, while simultaneously decreasing your daily pain and restriction.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-on techniques to manipulate your body in order to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing and provide a deep, healing relaxation.

Our first session together will include a thirty minute consultation, in order for me to fully understand the scope of the issue which has led you to book the treatment.

You will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas causing you distress, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

I work with vegan massage wax (you can request unscented wax if required or preferred), and will use this as a medium while working with your body.

You will remain covered at all times with large towels as I work, and have full access to a range of props and supports in order to ensure you are as comfortable as possible at all times (including blankets, bolsters, pillows, et cetera).

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

The comprehensive nature of this therapeutic approach means it relieves the physical, mental, and emotional stresses, strains, and pains experienced throughout pregnancy. All the way from acute musculoskeletal injury, through chronic pain conditions exacerbated by pregnancy, to mental health concerns.

With unique, expert treatment from a birth and fertility specialist alongside gold-standard treatment protocols; you can rest assured that both you and your precious tiny passenger are in the best possible hands.

Sculpting Non-Surgical Facelift & Blepharoplasty

What is this treatment?

An advanced, structural bodywork experience for the head, face, neck, and shoulders engineered to unwind deep-seated tension, restore natural architectural lift, and release the emotional patterns held in your expression.

Unlike conventional, superficial facials that only treat the surface skin, this clinical session works where real, lasting transformation happens: the complex anatomical matrix beneath. Your facial muscles, structural ligaments, and deep connective tissue (fascia) store every stressor, screen strain, jaw clench, and sleepless night.

When healthy, facial fascia relies on a fluid rich in natural hyaluronic acid that allows tissue layers to smoothly slide and glide past one another. Under stress, this fluid thickens and a process called fascial densification occurs - turning smooth, "slippy" tissue into rigid, "sticky" adhesions. Over time, bound fascia restricts blood flow, traps stagnant lymph, deepens expression lines, drags features downward, and feeds chronic jaw and eye fatigue.

By combining 100% dry manual traction to unstick bound fascial layers with a deeply luxurious nourishing finish, we reset your facial architecture from the inside out - leaving you visibly lifted, contoured, and radically decompressed.

what can i expect?

This immersive 90-minute session gives us the space required for thorough structural work, detailed precision holds, and total nervous system down-regulation.

Purifying Cleanse & Preparation: We begin with a soothing single cleanse using Kaeso B3 Calming skin care and warm towels removal to strip surface lipids and prep the skin, finished with a fresh Kaeso B3 toner.
Dry Myofascial Sculpting: Once the skin is blotted 100% bone-dry, hands-on fascial traction begins across the neck, jawline, cheekbones, brow, and scalp fascia (galea aponeurotica). You will feel a firm, stretching, "catch-and-release" grip that catches the deep fascial web beneath the skin to melt adhesions and restore natural tissue glide.
Intra-Oral (Buccal) Masseter Release: (Optional) Sterile, gloved internal work targeting the deep masseter and pterygoid muscles inside the mouth - providing immediate, profound relief from chronic jaw clenching, TMJ dysfunction, and teeth grinding.
Blepharoplasty & Eye Decompression: Precision orbital rim work designed to relieve screen-induced ocular strain, unstick brow fascia, lift heavy lids, and open up the eye area.
Nourishing Finish & Sculpting Flow: Shifting from dry traction into fluid luxury, we apply high-performance hydration and perform a rich, soothing manual massage flow. Using precision techniques to flush out friction heat, coax away stagnant fluid, and seal in active barrier moisture, this soothing finale leaves your skin radiant, plumper, and beautifully sculpted.

PRE-BOOKING GUIDELINES:

Arrive Clean/Minimal Makeup:
Please arrive makeup-free (or with light eye makeup only). Arriving clean maximizes your hands-on sculpting time.

Contact Lenses:
Please bring a storage case or wear glasses. Lenses must be removed prior to the session start to allow safe, detailed precision work around the eyes and lids.

Procedure & Injectable Warnings:

Botox / Dysport: Minimum 3 weeks wait required post-injection before receiving facial fascial work.
Dermal Fillers / Profhilo: Minimum 4 to 6 weeks wait required post-procedure.
Thread Lifts & Surgery: Contraindicated in active areas; written medical clearance required if under 6 months post-surgery.
Active Skin Flare-Ups: Cannot be performed over active cold sores, open skin lesions, or severe inflammatory flare-ups.

what can you treat?

Whether you're looking for a powerful, non-invasive alternative to cosmetic procedures or seeking relief from chronic structural strain, this deep targeted session addresses:

Loss of Contour & Fluid Retention: Draining stagnant lymphatic buildup to instantly carve out the jawline, highlight cheekbones, and refine the neck.
TMJ Pain, Jaw Clenching & Bruxism: Releasing deep internal and external masseter tightness caused by stress and teeth grinding.
Heavy Lids, Brow Tension & Screen Fatigue: Decompressing the orbital rim to open the eyes, lift heavy brows, and soothe digital eye strain.
Deep Expression Lines & Facial Stagnation: Melting the bound fascial adhesions responsible for persistent forehead furrows, brow lines, and nasolabial folds.
Tension Headaches & Scalp Tightness: Unsticking restricted scalp fascia (galea aponeurotica) and suboccipital neck attachments to melt away headache triggers.

Nervous System Overload: Calming the trigeminal and facial nerve networks to trigger a profound shift into deep, restorative parasympathetic rest.

Specialist Support

Hot Stone Massage for Deep Warmth & Muscle Relief

What is this treatment?

This heat-infused treatment brings profound relief from deep-seated muscle tension, chronic stiffness, stress, and nervous system fatigue! This treatment option utilises smooth, heated volcanic basalt stones alongside a unique blend of myofascial techniques, acupressure, soft tissue work, pulsing, and trigger point therapy.

The direct, penetrating thermal heat allows work into the deeper tissue layers up to four times faster than hand pressure alone, melting away persistent trigger points, while soothing your mind into a state of total stillness.

This style of treatment draws from myriad influences, blending bodywork techniques from across both East and West in order to provide you with the most effective complementary health support possible.

This treatment is a partnership between you as client and myself as your practitioner, working collaboratively with your expertise in your own body and experiences, and my expertise in anatomy and technique to create a succinct and efficacious treatment plan to melt tension, restore circulation, and rebalance your body, mind, and soul.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises smooth, heated basalt stones both as dynamic massaging tools and resting thermal anchors to manipulate your body and ease the symptoms you are experiencing.

Our first session together will include a full biomechanical consultation, in order for me to fully understand the scope of the issue which has led you to book the treatment.

You will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas causing you distress, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

I work with vegan massage medium (you can request unscented medium if required or preferred).

You will remain covered at all times with large towels as I work, and have full access to a range of props and supports in order to ensure you are as comfortable as possible at all times (including blankets, bolsters, pillows, et cetera).

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial cleansing of all tools and equipment, laundering of all linens at 90°C, plus additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space and stone equipment.

what can you treat?

The deeply penetrating warmth of this therapeutic approach makes it exceptionally effective for relieving stubborn physical tension and soothing an overworked nervous system, including:
• Chronic back, neck, and shoulder tightness
• Fibromyalgia, arthritis, and chronic joint stiffness
• Poor circulation and sluggish lymphatic flow
• Stress, anxiety, and autonomic nervous system fatigue
• Insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Post-exercise recovery and muscular soreness

Performer Massage for
Pre- & Post-Performance Therapeutics

What is this treatment?

This performance-focused treatment is specifically designed to nurture, protect, and optimise your body as an instrument of performance - whether through singing, acting, instrumental playing, performance art, acrobatics, dance, or any other physical performance

This treatment option blends and incorporates a variety of powerful massage and bodywork techniques from around the globe, and cannot be found anywhere else, as it is exclusive to The WellNyss Tree, having been designed entirely by me!

This style of treatment combines:

The deep muscular and mental release of Rebozo therapy
Specific and targeted techniques to release key areas of tension in performers
Incorporated stretches to relieve aching muscles
Deep whole body relaxation and rejuvenation
Performance preparation to avoid injury and strain
Performance close-down to release tension and prevent burn-out

This treatment is an exceptional treatment protocol, with particular benefits for those who use their bodies for performance on a regular basis - whether professionally or on an amateur basis as a hobby.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-on and hands-free techniques to manipulate your body in order to optimise your body's physical preparation for performance.

Combining, as it does, all my treatment modalities; you can expect a treatment which includes myofascial techniques, acupressure, stretching, soft tissue work, pulsing, trigger point therapy, abdominal-sacral therapy, and Rebozo massage.

Our first session together will include a full biomechanical consultation, in order for me to fully understand the scope of the issue which has led you to book the treatment.

For the hands-on portion of the treatment, you will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas most affected by physical performance, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

This is then followed by Rebozo massage, whereby using the benefits afforded by the nature of the Rebozo; we begin standing, and then slowly work our way to a floor mat through sitting, kneeling, and finally lying down.

You can be fully clothed for this part of the treatment, as long as your clothes are soft and flexible, and not tight or restrictive in any way.

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

This treatment is optimised to address the concerns of those who are engaged in physical performance of any nature from TWO key angles: pre-performance warm-up and post-performance cool-down.

Through my extensive experience in bodywork, the vast array of skills I have at my disposal, plus over a decade's experience in caring for the body of my professional singer partner; I am here to work together with you in order to optimise care of the human body as an instrument in and of itself.

Rebozo Massage for
Touch-free / Postpartum Therapeutics

What is this treatment?

This relaxation-focused treatment will bring relief from a whole host of stresses, strains, tensions, tight muscles, knots, restrictions, pains, worries, anxieties, overexertion...and anything else you've been subjecting yourself to!

This treatment option utilises an ancient means of manipulating the body with fabric in order to provide both immediate and long-lasting relief from the most stressful of circumstances!

This style of treatment draws from South American birthing traditions, which feature a unique piece of equipment known as a 'Rebozo' - simply a strong, woven length of fabric. With the strength of the Rebozo to cradle the body; muscles, fascia, lymph, hormones, and tension can slowly release. The gentle and repetitive motion brings necessary peace and stillness to the mind facilitating, the release of repressed emotion and upset.

This treatment is a partnership between you as client and myself as your practitioner, working collaboratively with your expertise in your own body and experiences, and my expertise in anatomy and technique to create a succinct and efficacious treatment plan to relax, de-stress, and unwind your body, mind, and soul.

This is an exceptional massage with particular benefits for those who may not typically be able to access massage treatments; providing as it does a means by which the body can naturally and easily release tension and pain through the motion and inherent nature of the swinging sling created by the Rebozo. Muscles and fascia are gently lengthened and rocked into their optimal state, while this constant motion simultaneously draw the mind into a deep, meditative state.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-free techniques to manipulate your body in order to relieve the symptoms you are experiencing.

I often describe the process treatment with a Rebozo as a dance between client and practitioner. Using the benefits afforded by the nature of the Rebozo, we begin standing, and then slowly work our way to the floor through sitting, kneeling, and finally lying down; bringing your energy down and soothing your soul as we go.

You can remain fully clothed for this treatment, as long as your clothes are soft and flexible, and not tight or restrictive in any way.

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

The effects of this treatment are universally beneficial; aiding sleep, alleviating pain, and restoring balance. Stress, tension, pain, aching muscles, and misalignment are gently and easily eliminated.

Clients find this treatment type to be of particular benefit for survivors, chronic pain sufferers, and those who are less than six weeks postpartum.

Therapeutic Scar Massage for
Relief from Scar Tissue

What is this treatment?

This treatment is a focused and gentle approach to managing the physical and emotional impact of scar tissue resulting from injuries, surgeries, or burns. Scar tissue, though a natural part of the healing process, can often become tight, restrictive, sensitive, or painful, affecting both movement and appearance.

Therapeutic Scar Massage works to remodel the collagen fibers within the scar, improving its mobility, pliability, and overall health. We use a variety of light, specific techniques, including stretching, sustained pressure, and myofascial release, to encourage the scar to become softer, flatter, and more integrated with the surrounding skin and deeper tissues.

This is a highly collaborative and sensitive treatment, always respecting your comfort level and the history associated with the scar. Our goal is to decrease discomfort, reduce visible texture, and restore normal function to the affected area.

what can i expect?

Your first session will include a detailed consultation to understand the origin, age, and nature of the scar, as well as any symptoms you are currently experiencing. We will also discuss your general health and treatment goals.

The massage itself is usually performed with you lying comfortably on the massage table. Depending on the location of the scar, only the immediate area will need to be uncovered. You will be kept fully draped with large towels and blankets for modesty and warmth throughout the session.

The techniques are typically slow, sustained, and very light - it should not be painful. I work exclusively with high-quality vegan media, equipment, and tools, and may utilise a variety of these throughout the course of treatment. These may include:

Brushes
Non-allergenic oils
Environ™ products
The Scar Wand™

As with all my treatments, I adhere to a stringent cleaning and sterilisation protocol between every client, including the laundering of all linens at 90°C and comprehensive anti-bacterial wipe-down of the treatment space.

what can you treat?

Therapeutic Scar Massage is effective for improving the function and feel of a wide range of scars, including:

Surgical Scars: Including those from caesarean birth, joint replacements, cosmetic procedures, or internal surgery.
Traumatic Scars: Scars resulting from deep cuts, abrasions, or accidents.
Burn Scars: Once the skin is fully healed and stable.
Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars: By encouraging them to soften and flatten.
Areas of Adhesion and Restricted Mobility: Addressing the feeling of "pulling" or tightness that limits movement.

The treatment is designed to reduce pain, sensitivity (hypersensitivity or numbness), itching, tightness, and inflammation, while helping to integrate the scar into your body image, promoting confidence and comfort.

Lymphatic Flow for Oedema, Relaxation & Detoxification

What is this treatment?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is an extremely gentle, non-invasive manual therapy designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. This system is crucial for immune function, waste removal, and maintaining healthy fluid balance in the body.

Crucially, unlike the circulatory system which has the heart as a natural pump, the lymphatic system has no endogenous 'pump' system of its own. It relies on muscle movement, breathing, and external pressure to circulate fluid. This is why it often requires manual stimulation to function optimally, especially after a significant shock to the system, such as surgery, injury, or periods of immobility.

This specialised treatment uses light, rhythmic, and sweeping motions applied directly to the skin to encourage lymph fluid to move away from swollen or congested areas and towards lymph nodes where it can be properly filtered and drained. Furthermore, tightness and restriction within the myofascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles) can physically compress and impede lymphatic vessels. Therefore, MLD addresses this physical restriction, meaning that general stress, 'knots,' and tightness can also contribute to a slow-draining lymphatic system, which this treatment helps to resolve.

This option is specifically tailored to address oedema (chronic swelling) and related conditions, while also serving as a potent treatment for general relaxation, detoxification, and immune support. It is a cornerstone of complementary health support for managing fluid dynamics and reducing swelling without the discomfort of deep tissue work.

what can i expect?

Your first session will begin with a thorough history and consultation, with a particular focus on the presence and management of lymphoedema, if applicable. We will map out your treatment plan moving forward.
MLD is performed while you are lying on the treatment table. The techniques are very light and subtle, involving smooth, circular, or pumping motions on the skin. Clients often describe the experience as profoundly relaxing, frequently leading to a meditative state or sleep due to the calming effect it has on the nervous system.

You will remain fully covered with large towels throughout the treatment, with only the area being worked on exposed. While this treatment is predominantly performed without the use of a medium, any products or tools I may utilise are always certified vegan and of the highest quality.
In adherence to my stringent cleaning protocol, all linens are laundered at 90°C and the treatment space undergoes comprehensive anti-bacterial and UV sterilisation between all client sessions.

what can you treat?

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is designed to optimise fluid movement and reduce systemic congestion. It is highly effective for:

Oedema: Managing primary or secondary swelling (e.g., post-cancer treatment or surgery).
Fluid Retention and Bloating: Reducing generalised swelling and heaviness.
Pre- and Post-Surgical Care: Accelerating recovery by reducing post-operative swelling and bruising.
Immune Support: Boosting the body's natural ability to cleanse and detoxify.
Chronic Fatigue and Stress: The gentle nature of MLD is exceptional for inducing a state of deep relaxation, lowering cortisol levels, and promoting restful sleep.

This treatment directly supports your body's natural processes, resulting in a feeling of lightness, clarity, and enhanced well-being.

Event Massage
for
Groups & Gatherings

What is this treatment?

Event Massage brings the therapeutic benefits of bodywork directly to your celebration, workplace, or gathering. This service is designed to provide quick, effective relief and invigoration for groups of people in a non-clinical, relaxed setting.

While seated, fully clothed chair massage is the most popular choice for on-site services - focusing on high-tension areas like the back, neck, shoulders, and arms - I offer a vast range of bespoke massage options tailored to your event's specific needs, your budget, the available space, et cetera. This might include table massage, the use of Rebozo for specific bodywork, or arranging for multiple therapists for larger groups.

The treatment aims to break up tension, increase energy and focus, and reduce stress in short, impactful sessions. It is an invaluable addition to any occasion, offering an immediate and accessible dose of well-being that demonstrates a clear commitment to the comfort and enjoyment of your guests or employees. Please contact me directly to discuss your unique requirements for modality and duration.

what can i expect?

I (or my team) will arrive at your specified location with all necessary equipment, which most commonly includes a specialised ergonomic massage chair. This chair allows clients to be supported comfortably while remaining fully dressed, eliminating the need for private space or oils.

The chair sessions are designed to be short and impactful (e.g., 10, 15, or 20 minutes each - this may vary depending on the type of treatment chosen). Before starting, I will conduct a quick, focused consultation to identify any immediate areas of discomfort or concern.

In the case of chair massage, you and your guests will remain fully clothed throughout the seated chair session. The treatment space required is minimal - just a small, dedicated corner away from the main hustle and bustle, if possible. I work efficiently to ensure minimal disruption to your event schedule while providing maximum relief.

Other modalities may require a slightly different set-up, but we can discuss any permutations to fit your event needs/what I can offer.

For hygiene, I use fresh linens for every person (dependent on context these will either be disposable or laundered at 90°C, and I maintain meticulous cleanliness of all equipment used on site. I also hold hygiene, HACCP, and food safety certificates.

what can you treat?

Event Massage is perfectly tailored to provide immediate benefits that enhance any gathering:

Private Parties & Celebrations: Providing a unique luxury experience for guests at Hen and Stag Parties, Mother Blessings, Baby Showers, Women's Circles, and other significant occasions, helping them relax and enjoy the event fully.
Corporate Wellness: Reducing work-related stress, tension headaches, and shoulder strain, boosting employee morale, and improving focus and productivity.
Conferences & Trade Shows: Revitalising attendees who have been sitting or standing for long periods, providing an engaging and memorable attraction for your stand.
Sporting Events: Offering quick recovery or pre-event preparation for participants.
Knots, Stiffness, and Fatigue: Addressing the immediate physical effects of desk work, travel, or long hours on your feet, leaving clients feeling refreshed, alert, and energised.

Honouring the Wombspace

Pelvic / Yoni Steaming

What is this treatment?

Welcome to the world of pelvic / yoni / v-steaming, a traditional self-care practice that has been used for centuries across many cultures worldwide. At The WellNyss Tree, I offer yoni steaming treatments designed to promote holistic wellness, self-care, and an overall healthy pelvic area.

My yoni steaming treatment utilises a unique blend of herbs from a specialist herbalist, steam, and deep journeying techniques to provide both immediate and long-lasting relief from various conditions and concerns related to the pelvic area. The essence of treatment involves sitting over a pot of herbal-infused water and allowing the steam to rise into the pelvic area, providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience that helps to soothe the body, mind, and spirit.

The steam from the herbs being concentrated around the absorbent mucous membranes of the pelvis is said to have a variety of benefits, such as promoting relaxation, reducing menstrual cramps, alleviating PMS symptoms, aiding conception, improving vaginal health, decreasing inflammation, and balancing hormones. It is a natural treatment that can help to support overall pelvic health and wellness.

At The WellNyss Tree, I offer a variety of herbal blends to cater to each client's unique needs. Our herbal blends contain a combination of herbs that provide a range of benefits, such as reducing inflammation, balancing hormones, and promoting circulation.

I use only the highest quality herbs and equipment to ensure a safe and effective treatment. I understand that each person's needs are unique, so tailor each session to the individual, ensuring a personalised treatment plan. I work collaboratively with my clients, combining their expertise in their own body and experiences with my years of experience to create a treatment plan that promotes optimal pelvic health.

In addition to the physical benefits, yoni steaming can also have positive effects on mental and emotional wellbeing. The relaxation and stress relief provided by the treatment can help to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm. It can also be a form of self-care and a way to connect with your body and the divine feminine which exists within each of us. It can also help to disconnect from previous sexual partners, whose energy may remain attached at your root chakra.

At The WellNyss Tree, I believe that this style of amazing and rare therapeutic care is one of the best tools to holistically care for and optimise the health and function of the pelvic area, reproductive system, and digestive tract. If you're interested in trying the yoni steam treatment, or if you have any questions about the treatment, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always delighted to help you on your journey towards optimal pelvic health and wellness.

what can i expect?

This treatment is performed in multiple stages, to allow you to drop down into your deeper knowing, and access the healing potential which exists within.

You will be welcomed to the space with smudging to clear any unnecessary energies, and we will have a little chat to ensure the procedure is safe for you specifically, and that you're comfortable with how it will proceed.

You will then be asked to change into a 'steaming gown', which is simply designed to trap the steam, maximising the efficacy of the treatment. From there, you will sit on the 'steaming chair' with a cup of ceremonial cacao to drink, and a guided meditation to take you step by step through the process.

It is entirely up to you at this point if you would like me as the practitioner to remain in the room with you as you steam, or if you would like to journey alone - every person will be unique in how they would like to be supported.

Once the steaming is complete, we will reconvene to debrief your treatment, discuss your treatment plan moving forward in light of your experiences, and how you can empower yourself with self-treatments to augment your healing journey.

what can you treat?

Yoni / pelvic steaming can be used to treat a variety of conditions and concerns related to the pelvic area, reproductive system, and digestive tract. Some of the conditions that yoni steaming can help alleviate include menstrual cramps, PMS symptoms, vaginal dryness, yeast infections, and urinary tract infections. It can also help to balance hormones, improve vaginal health, and promote relaxation and stress relief.

Yoni / pelvic steaming not only provides physical benefits but also has positive effects on mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. The relaxation and stress relief provided by the treatment can help reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm. It can also be a form of self-care and a way to connect with your body and the universal divine feminine. Many people report feeling more in tune with their bodies and experiencing a greater sense of self-love and confidence after a yoni steam session.

In addition to the physical and emotional benefits, yoni steaming is believed to have energetic and spiritual benefits. The practice is rooted in ancient traditions and is believed to help balance the chakras, or energy centers, in the body. The steam from the herbs is said to help release negative energy and emotions, allowing for a deeper connection to one's core energy and intuition. Some people report feeling more spiritually connected and experiencing a heightened sense of clarity and focus after a yoni steam session.

This traditional self-care practice is one of the best ways to holistically care for and optimise the health and function of the pelvic area, reproductive system, and digestive tract, as well as promote overall mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, and is a perfect complement to Womb & Sacral Massage Therapy.

If you're interested in trying the yoni steam treatment, or if you have any questions about it, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always happy to help you on your journey towards optimal pelvic health and wellness.

Womb & Sacral Massage

What is this treatment?

This treatment is a unique blend of several nourishing and holistic bodywork and energetic modalities, aiming to encourage optimal physical, hormonal, spiritual, and energetic function of the pelvic area.

This treatment option utilises a unique blend of myofascial techniques, acupressure stretching, soft tissue work, pulsing, meditation, Rebozo massage, and energetic healing to provide both immediate and long-lasting relief from trauma, stress, pain, disconnection, lack of grounding, and other pathological states.

This style of amazing and rare therapeutic care is the best way to holistically care for and optimise the health and function of your wombspace, reproductive system, digestive tract, and soul.

Womb & Sacral Massage Therapy is a partnership between you as client and myself as your practitioner, working collaboratively with your expertise in your own body and experiences, and my expertise in the body, mind, and spirit to create a succinct and efficacious treatment plan to support your healing journey!

N.B.
Please note that in spite of its title, this treatment does NOT require the presence of a physical womb. Whether you have or do not have a physical womb does not determine whether or not you can book this treatment. These powerful therapeutics operate on so many levels and in so many areas of the body, that the womb itself is but one small element of the treatment plan. If you feel called to this treatment, please do not feel as though a lack of physical womb is an obstacle - but if you are concerned, please just drop me a message and I can answer any questions.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-on techniques to manipulate your body in order to optimise your reproductive health.

This treatment is a perfect accompaniment to many holistic and allopathic therapies, including but not limited to acupuncture, herbal treatments, assisted conception (IVF, IUI, et cetera), homoeopathy, et cetera - indeed I often work collaboratively with such therapists.

Our first session together will include a thirty minute consultation, in order for me to fully understand the scope of the issue which has led you to book the treatment.

You will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas causing you distress, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

I work with vegan massage wax (you can request unscented wax if required or preferred), and will use this as a medium while working with your body.

You will remain covered at all times with large towels as I work, and have full access to a range of props and supports in order to ensure you are as comfortable as possible at all times (including blankets, bolsters, pillows, et cetera).

The inherent nature of this treatment means that as your therapist I come in close proximity to intimate areas, but ONLY do this using muslin cloths to keep you as safe and comfortable as possible.

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

This multi-faceted treatment directly addresses the root causes of pathologies originating from the pelvic area - whether physical or energetic. It does this with a focus on improving egg quality, restoring hormonal balance, strengthening muscles & ligaments, releasing stuck fascia, encouraging the elimination of toxic congestion, increasing sexual satisfaction, encouraging healthy organ positioning, and toning & cleansing the reproductive organs by increasing the flow of blood, lymph, qi, and nutrients

Closing of the Bones

What is this treatment?

This healing-focused treatment is exquisitely designed to support your uniquely personal healing journey. Whatever form your experience has taken; we will spend three hours together exploring your journey and providing precisely the support you personally need.

This treatment option utilises multiple treatment modalities within one beautiful ceremony to provide you with complete healing on every level:

Verbal debrief and exploration of your story
Full womb & sacral massage to reconnect you to your wombspace, rebalance your hormones, and encourage the physical realignment and healing of the organs
Full Rebozo massage to cradle the body and allow for muscles, fascia, lymph, hormones, and tension to slowly release, creating peace and stillness within the mind and facilitating, the release of repressed emotion and upset
Full body wrap and bone closing with deep, healing meditation to truly allow you to cocoon and re-emerge with all the piece of you firmly and fully back in place

This style of treatment draws from South American traditions, which feature a unique piece of equipment known as a 'Rebozo' - simply a strong, woven length of fabric.

Closing of the Bones is a partnership between you as client and myself as your practitioner, working collaboratively with your expertise in your own body and experiences, alongside my expertise in anatomy and technique to create a succinct and efficacious treatment plan to offer healing to your body, mind, and soul.

This is an exceptional massage with particular benefits for those who have recently or long ago undergone a transformative period/traumatic incident/closing of a significant chapter of life.

what can i expect?

This treatment utilises a variety of hands-on and hands-free techniques to gently bring your body, mind, and soul back into harmonious balance.

This treatment is the perfect gift to yourself or someone close to you; honouring and healing all aspects of your journey.

There are three broad sections to the ceremony, beginning with welcoming you to your healing space and allowing you time to debrief from and explore your experiences.

Next, you will be lying on a massage table, and I will work around and over you to access the areas causing you distress, occasionally requesting you to move position in order to facilitate this process.

I work with vegan massage wax (you can request unscented wax if required or preferred), and will use this as a medium while working with your body.

You will remain covered at all times with large towels as I work, and have full access to a range of props and supports in order to ensure you are as comfortable as possible at all times (including blankets, bolsters, pillows, et cetera).

The inherent nature of this treatment means that as your therapist I come in close proximity to intimate areas, but ONLY do this using muslin cloths to keep you as safe and comfortable as possible.

The final component of the ceremony comprises a Rebozo massage with fully body wrap, bone closing, and deep guided meditation to fully reintegrate all parts of you back into yourself and allow you to move forward with ease into the next stage of life.

You can remain fully clothed for this treatment, as long as your clothes are soft and flexible, and not tight or restrictive in any way.

Between client sessions I enforce a stringent cleaning protocol including anti-bacterial wipe down, laundering of all linens at 90°C, and additional ultraviolet sterilisation of my treatment space.

what can you treat?

While obviously hugely beneficial for pelvic/wombspace healing, this incredible ceremony is perfect for any transition between stages of life.

Ranging through the end of a relationship, moving to a new location, beginning a new job, setting out on a healing journey, ending your menstrual journey to enter menopause, resolving trauma, and much more besides; this truly magical treatment will support, guide, and provide healing for you - whichever path you are on.

Honouring the Body & Soul

Rhythmic Massage

What is this treatment?

Rhythmic Massage helps to release physical and emotional tensions, leaving you feeling looser, lighter, and more at peace. This unique blend of pulsing and other techniques creates a fluid form of bodywork that draws from a variety of flowing and rocking movements.

This treatment is founded upon the fact that the body and mind are fundamentally interconnected, and such an holistic approach to bodywork treatment supports the mind and body system in releasing deep-rooted physical and emotional tensions and imbalances, creating space within the body and allow creativity to flow.

Pulsing is a gentle rocking at 120 to 160 beats per minute, the same tempo as you experienced wtihin the womb, giving you a sense of being held and nurtured to gently release your body's tension. As pulsing works within an almost continuous flow of movement, it can be both deeply relaxing and energising. At times, pulsing reaches the point of being like a deep meditation for both practitioner and client. At other times, the work becomes very vigorous, energising and revitalising the receiver.

As I connect and tune in to your natural rhythm; the movements and rocking will start to flow in time to that beat. Pulsing massage is a way of truly letting go and finding an enhanced spaciousness as a result. It's a truly releasing and honouring form of holistic bodywork and an ideal complement to any form of healing journey.

In addition to pulsing, the Rebozo technique is very versatile, and creates a unique twist on bodywork treatment. Gently stretching and rocking the head and neck allows for a deeper consciousness and relaxation to be reached, while suspending the legs, arms, or torso in the cloth also allows for swaying, rocking, and stretching to feel a deeper sense of movement and freedom. Wrapping warmly around the body brings energy and focus to your client, allowing them to experience a sense of wholeness, feeling centred and grounded, emerging like a butterfly with new expansion in their wings.

what can i expect?

Rhythmic Massage is, as its title suggests, based on the principle of creating movement in the body to match its core beat or rhythm. This is achieved through pulsing ('rocking', 'swaying', 'shimmying') as a hands-on technique, and Rebozo work as a hands-off technique.

The treatment is performed fully clothed on a massage table, and seeks to access those emotions, triggers, restrictions, pains, and other pathologies which can become 'locked' in the body through trauma and stagnation.

what can you treat?

The effects of this treatment are universally beneficial; aiding sleep, alleviating pain, and restoring balance.

Fundamentally, however, this treatment is designed to allow emotional, mental, and spiritual trauma to be moved through the body and released physically.

You may find this treatment of particular benefit if you have found yourself locked in the 'fawn' or 'freeze' trauma responses, and unable to find a way to release these 'trapped' traumas from the body. This is especially true if you are someone for whom other therapies have proven ineffective (e.g. ecstatic dance, talk therapy, et cetera).

Trauma Massage (TRS)

What is this treatment?

The Trauma Release Shortcut (TRS) is your proprietary, science-backed somatic therapy developed to provide a rapid, non-verbal resolution for chronic stress and trauma. It moves beyond traditional bodywork by focusing on the leading-edge neurobiological truth that trauma is not stored as a memory in tissue cells, but as an imprinted pattern of Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) dysregulation - a stuck defensive state that locks the body into perpetual survival mode.

TRS is built on the integration of somatic science and Polyvagal Theory (PVT). It introduces a critical refinement: the Triple Mechanism of Restriction that keeps trauma locked in the body:

Emotional Trigger Points: Localised restrictions within the fascial matrix that hold the energetic charge of shock.
ANS Signalling Hostility: This restricted fascia bombards the brain with hostile, high-alert signals, overriding attempts to calm down.
Restricted Lymph Flow: The structural rigidity impedes the lymphatic system, preventing the clearance of stress-related detritus.

TRS is the Triple Action Key engineered to simultaneously unlock these physical blockages and reboot the neurological system, providing a direct shortcut to genuine, lasting safety and resilience.

what can i expect?

Your TRS session is a contained, fully-clothed journey performed while you are comfortably lying on the treatment table. My approach is entirely "bottom-up" - meaning I address the body first, as cognitive insight alone cannot override the primal, physiological mandate for survival.
The core of the hands-on work involves specialized, trauma-aware techniques to gently locate and soften the fascial restrictions - the Emotional Trigger Points. This is not about forcing tissue, but about introducing novel, non-threatening sensory input that gives your nervous system permission to stand down the chronic bracing.
As the physical blocks are removed, I utilise specific Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) protocols to directly reactivate your Ventral Vagal System (VVS) - the brain's innate safety system. You may experience involuntary somatic releases, such as deep sighs, gentle tremors, or a profound spreading warmth. These are positive, intelligent actions of your body discharging old survival energy, leading to an immediate sense of lightness. Your safety and control are my priority; you are never required to speak about the trauma.

what can you treat?

The Trauma Release Shortcut (TRS) is a powerful intervention that translates scientific theory into profound physiological freedom. It is exceptionally effective for resolving the physical and emotional residue of chronic stress and trauma:

ANS Dysregulation (Stuck States): Moving the nervous syste out of perpetual mobilisation (anxiety, hyper-vigilance) or immobilisation (numbness, fatigue).
Chronic Physical Pain: Dissolving stubborn, unexplained tension, headaches, and postural rigidity that have an underlying nervous system component.
Emotional & Energetic Blockages: Clearing the accumulated detritus by instantly reactivating the lymphatic system's flow, resulting in an immediate sense of freedom and clarity.
The Inability to Feel Safe: Restoring the physiological flexibility and capacity of the VVS to default to states of calm, connection, and resilience.
Sleep & Focus Issues: Rebooting the system to allow for deep, restorative sleep and improved presence in daily life.

Infrared Cellular Recovery

What is this treatment?

The Infrared Cellular Recovery session is a revolutionary approach to holistic wellness that delivers targeted, therapeutic heat in a personal, cocooning experience. Unlike conventional saunas that heat the air, the IR blanket uses Far Infrared Light to penetrate deep into the body's tissues - up to 4cm - gently raising your core temperature from within.

We are biologically programmed to receive therapeutic infrared energy from the sun, but mostly only during the sunrise and sunset hours when the Earth's atmosphere filters out the damaging UV and blue light. Because modern life keeps us indoors and behind glass during these key times, most people are deprived of this crucial healing light. This treatment is designed to safely and consistently deliver these beneficial, deep-penetrating Infrared Light wavelengths that our cells crave.

The true power of this treatment lies in its deep penetration, which promotes cellular healing and long-term recovery. This targeted heat increases microcirculation, delivers oxygen to injured or stressed tissues, and encourages the elimination of toxins stored deep within the body's fat cells, resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat at a more tolerable temperature.

This treatment is an incredible standalone session for full-body restoration or a potent add-on to any massage or bodywork treatment, amplifying the relaxation, circulation, and muscle-soothing benefits to accelerate your body's natural healing processes.

what can i expect?

For this treatment, you will be comfortably lying on my massage table, secured within the specialised infrared blanket. You should wear comfortable, loose-fitting cotton clothing that covers your body (e.g., long-sleeved top and trousers) to absorb the sweat and protect your skin from direct contact with the blanket. Before your session, we will discuss your health history and choose the optimal temperature setting for your comfort and goals. Once inside the blanket, your head remains outside and cool, allowing you to relax, meditate, or simply rest comfortably.

You can expect to sweat intensely - a sign of the deep detoxification process in action. The session duration is typically 30 to 60 minutes. After the blanket is turned off, you will stay wrapped for a few minutes to cool down, followed by the use of clean body wipes to remove toxins and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised.

As always, all surfaces and the IR blanket interior are thoroughly sterilised and wiped down with anti-bacterial solution between every use, and all linens are strictly laundered.

what can you treat?

The deep, penetrating heat of the Infrared Sauna Blanket offers cumulative health benefits that are highly effective for:

Deep Cellular Healing & Pain Relief: The far-infrared waves penetrate tissues to help reduce chronic inflammation, soothe sore muscles, relieve joint stiffness (e.g., from arthritis or fibromyalgia), and dramatically speed up post-exercise recovery by delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
Detoxification: Promoting a purifying sweat that is shown to release heavy metals and environmental toxins stored in fat cells.
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health: The gentle core temperature rise mimics moderate exercise, increasing heart rate and metabolism, which supports calorie burn and cardiovascular function.
Stress and Sleep: Lowering the stress hormone cortisol, promoting deep relaxation, and improving overall sleep quality.
Skin Health: Enhancing circulation and cleansing pores from the inside out, leading to clearer, more vibrant skin and a healthy glow.

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What information can I find on this page?

Clinical Therapeutics

Fertile Futures

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Specialist Support

Honouring the Wombspace

Honouring the Body & Soul

​Trauma Massage (TRS)​

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Services

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Trauma Massage (TRS)