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Colette LASSALLE, MA, ITEC, MFHT, MOSMA.
Hello and thank you for your interest in my work. I am a fully qualified massage practitioner and healer and a fully insured member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
I started my practice nine years ago after a career in teaching. My work draws from both a solid knowledge of body mechanics and physiology and a strong intuitive and holistic approach. My treatments are tailor-made to your specific needs, which will always be discussed beforehand. What is most important to me is to deliver my treatments in such a way that you may feel safe, nurtured and supported in the healing process. So, whether you need a one-off de-stressing treat or you require a more therapeutic, remedial approach to a particular problem, I can help you regain a state of balance with a body free of pain and tension. I use a blend of techniques including trigger point release, neuro-muscular release, acupressure, stretches, a muscular and postural assessment as well as after-care advice if needed. If appropriate and beneficial, I may include some Reiki healing or reflexology within a particular treatment.
The following are the modalities I work with:
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep tissue massage helps loosen the tissue, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. It is both therapeutic and corrective.
SPORTS MASSAGE is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, ligaments and tendons using various techniques such as petrissage, frictions, neuro-muscular techniques, stretches and trigger point release. You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit as it helps relieve chronic muscular problems and imbalances experienced by many. In other words, it helps prevent injury.
REFLEXOLOGY is the application of appropriate pressure by fingers to specific points and areas on the feet or hands in order to improve the recipient's health. These areas and reflex points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has a beneficial effect on the organs and person's general health. It is a wonderfully relaxing treatment and thus helps the body to heal itself. Many conditions may be helped, such as insomnia, headaches, digestive and hormonal problems and anxiety.
ACUPRESSURE is an ancient Chinese technique based on the principles of acupuncture, and involves the use of finger pressure on specific points along the body. Acupressure is a way of accessing and releasing blocked or congested energy centers in the body. Chinese medicine believes the points to be junctures of meridian pathways that carry energy called chi. Acupressure massage therapy stimulates and activates the body’s own energies to help fight illness and restore harmony.
REIKI is a Japanese name consisting of 2 words Rei and Ki meaning spiritually guided life energy (commonly known as Universal Life Energy), an energy which animates us all and is found all around us.
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing using "universal life energy" channelled through the practitioner to the recipient. It helps to harmonize body, mind and spirit and adapts to the natural needs of the receiver. It is very soothing and relaxing.
Testimonials
“Colette's talent for instinctively knowing what I need is a gift. Her ability to provide healing moments for me is what keeps me coming back. She is part of a routine now that keeps me going in a stressful busy work regime. I could not manage without her sessions and diverse
approach to stress and healing. Thank you”. P Stapp, Bath
“What Colette offers me is deep, therapeutic bodywork that balances, nurtures and supports both my body and mind and takes me to a place of deep relaxation and connection with myself.” C Allison, Shepton Mallet
"Colette helped me understand how mind and body work together but above all Colette's touch is special .. indescribable in just one word so here are a few .. tender, vigorous, exploratory, relaxing, healing, responsive, generous and reflective... I felt fabulous afterwards. All I can say is try just once .. you're in for a treat!" J.
• 1 hour £35
• 1.5 hour £45
• 2 hours £60
• 30 mins £20
Special offer: pay for 5 sessions and get an extra one free.
For further information on my treatments, visit www.wellspringmassage.co.uk
To book a session, contact info@healing-waters.co.uk
E: colette@wellspringmassage.co.uk
M: 07869 214710