I found Clara’s details on google maps after a different therapist had let me down at the last minute. She agreed to see me within one hour of the phone call which was really helpful as it’s been the longest I can remember since I had my last massage.
Clara operates out of a back room in her home. She offers a one hour holistic massage for £40. The room is a decent size and was warm with a nice aroma. We sat down on the couch and had a ten minute consultation which, unlike other therapists, she never took out of the massage time. It was one of the most thorough consultations I’d ever had and you could tell she was really listening. I explained that I like massages with lots of pressure and also spoke about my jaw which gets sore.
The holistic massage itself was slightly different to a normal full body or Swedish massage. You could tell she had really taken note of what we had discussed and really worked the areas that was causing me problem. She asked a few times if the pressure was ok, which it was, and made it very clear that she was open to my feedback. Apart from that it was carried out in silence which was excellent for this type of massage. I can honestly say it was one of the most customised massaged I’ve ever experienced and would definitely recommend it for anyone that wants more than a generic “one size fits all” massage.
Cost: £40
Length of time: 1 hour
Consultation: Thorough in depth discussion about day to day issues and medical problems
Room: cosy and warm room at the back of her house
Music: None
Massage technique: Holistic. Personalised. Good pressure. Found problem areas well.
Hard sell at the end: None
Overall score:9/10