29/10/2025
β¨ A little bit about me and how I can help β¨
π₯ π I used to own a bakery business, making sourdough bread & pastries using natural levain, then decided it was time for a change.Β However,Β theΒ benefits of various types of massage have always been of interest to me, beginning when I took my son to baby massage over 10 years ago..Β
ππΌ I'm fully qualified in Sports Science and Massage Therapy, alongside Pre-natal Massage, Abdominal Visceral Massage and M&B Lymphatic Drainage.
ππΌββοΈ I take a Global Assessment Approach, where I look at your individual body, as a whole, and pay attention to real world contexts like personal load, posture and health conditions, recognising that dysfunction in one area can lead to compensatory patterns elsewhere. I use various modalities during my treatments such as infrared therapy and cupping therapy alongside different soft tissue techniques allowing me to promote healing both from a practical & holistic approach (physical, emotional and mental). This provides me with a more comprehensive view allowing me to recognise individual variability so I can customise my massage treatments & follow up treatment plan. I'm also dedicated to continuous education so I can learn to adopt more effective treatment strategies.Β
π§‘ Scintilla, derived from the Latin meaning refers to "a spark of..." or the beginning of something small. I chose this name as it's the smallest spark that starts a fire. The smallest step leads the road to recovery.
β¨Why touch? Because touch is so important. A simple touch shared between two living beings has the most profound biological impact. It activates the vagus nerve which is intimately involved with our compassionate response , leading the body to release hormones such as oxytocin (the bonding hormone). It also stimulates the release of our happy hormones - dopamine and serotonin. Studies have also shown that touch helps to reduce blood pressure, calm your heart rate and reduce the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) within our bodies.Β