Balm Massage Therapy

A lovely review from another regular client of mine.

It's so rewarding helping relieve longer term tension build up. It can take a few sessions to get there, but in a lovely relaxing space the journey to less tense shoulders is enjoyable and good for you on many other levels too. Win win!

Chronic tension and knots? Come and see me for a series of massage treatments tailored to you. Head to link in bio to book a Balm massage treatment today.

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I had the most wonderful reflexology treatment with midwife Amy from . I hadn’t realised how much I needed some self care (we often don’t!). Her knowledge of aromatherapy and reflexology was very thorough. Asking about symptoms, creating an aromatherapy combination for me and treating specific areas on my feet, combined with a lovely foot and lower leg massage. I left feeling so relaxed. Amy is such a warm, welcoming and experienced midwife (I loved working with her as a student midwife). Would definitely recommend, she can help with so much alongside your NHS maternity journey! I wish she’d been practicing complimentary therapies when I was pregnant with my daughter. Find her at the lovely on a Thursday xx

A review from a regular client of mine❤️😊

Regular massage is great for releasing and keeping on top of tension, increasing range of movement and giving your parasympathetic nervous system a regular boost! (Calming your body’s stress response, increasing clarity in the mind, aiding digestion and empowering your immune system).

Come and see me at Balm Massage Therapy. Link to book in bio or DM me to arrange.

I tailor treatments to each client depending on what is happening for you. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

This is Freya my 5 year old daughter on the massage couch! My husband, took her picture from underneath through the face hole😂.

💆She’s been really curious about my massage therapy, so I gave her a massage. And she really loved it!🥰

“I feel happy tears” she said.
“I feel like I’m on a merry go round” (just to clarify, she absolutely loves a merry-go-round!)
“I’m dribbling”

🧠I used lots of slow effleurage strokes and gentle kneading. Children need less pressure than adults. Too light and it can tickle though, up-regulating the nervous system rather than calming it. And I don’t know about your kids? (if you have any young ones) but Freya definitely doesn’t need to get more excitable in the evenings before bed😅💤

I really enjoyed giving her a massage too❤️

I have a new logo! Created by the hugely talented thank you Anna I really love it, it empowers the calm just looking at it😊 and I can’t wait to start using it! Xx
And if you look closely above the M you’ll see a little yellow circle with a pregnancy bump inside❤️
I’m an holistic massage therapist on a mission to empower relaxation and reduce stress and tension. With over 10 years experience as a midwife in the NHS and advanced pregnancy/postantal massage certification I also specialise in pregnancy and post birth massages 🫃🤰👶
Come and see me for a massage whether you’re pregnant or recently had a baby, or none of the above. Experience relaxing yet effective massage. Head to the link in bio for services on offer and to book if you’d like to. Alternatively send me a direct message or email [email protected]

Two of my favourite humans in my favourite park❤️

Pure joy! Loving the Southbank fountain⛲️ ❤️

Yes, babies are very welcome here! Having worked as a midwife for over 10 years I am very used to working with mums, and birthing people, and their babies together as one. If you would like to be with your baby we can create a nurturing head, neck, shoulder, foot, leg, hand or abdominal massage around the two of you. It might involve a bit of stopping and starting, but I’m happy if you are😊. You can hold your baby, wear a sling, feed your baby, have baby next to you in a pram.

Equally if you would prefer to leave baby with another loving human and come along on your own that’s absolutely fine too. Completely switch off or talk about your pregnancy or birth experience. I’m here for whatever you decide.

Gentle yet effective postnatal massage, as long as you’ve had a straight forward birth (including planned caesarean section) can happen as early as you feel ready after the birth. I’ll chat more about the benefits of massage after birth in my future posts🙌🏼

Head to link in bio to book. I’m really happy to chat beforehand if you have any questions. Email me [email protected] and we can arrange a call.

Hey, I’m Jo, mum to a strong willed, imaginative, beautiful five year old, wife and holistic massage therapist. Welcome to my page! I’m excited to be setting up a massage therapy business from home in Forest Hill, London. I’ve always worked in caring roles - learning disability care worker, health care assistant, adult nurse and most recently a midwife.

Spending over 20 years in the NHS I have seen first hand the negative contributions stress can have on physical and mental health. I’m on a mission to gently empower the relaxation system, combating the effects of stress, one massage at a time!

I’m not saying massage has all the answers, there are many factors that contribute to stress. And many ways to relax. Massage is simply good for you. Your musculoskeletal health (bones and muscles), your immune system (healing and fighting infection), your physiology (altering hormones and neurotransmitters positively) and in turn your mind.

Join me on my journey! Xx