Sarah Thornton

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Sarah Thornton
Massage Therapist

Sarah is highly skilled in a range of massage techniques from sports and remedial massage to aromatherapy and relaxation massage. She will tailor each treatment to suit your particular needs. Sarah is passionate about wellness; in particular the links between nutrition, exercise, massage and meditation. Sarah approaches your individual treatment from a holistic perspective.

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Massage Therapy

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to enhance their function and promote relaxation and well-being.

What conditions or symptoms are commonly treated by Massage Therapy?

• Muscular aches and injuries


• Sporting injuries


• Lack of flexibility


• Stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia


• Low back pain


• Headaches and neck stiffness

The types of techniques used are:

• Deep slow strokes that promote relaxation and wellbeing


• Deep tissue techniques, such as Trigger Point Therapy, which build on the relaxation techniques to promote a broader therapeutic response


• Sports massage techniques such as joint loosening, stretching and myofascial release addressing specific muscle dysfunction


• Remedial massage which takes a clinical approach focusing all of the above mentioned techniques on a problematic area(s)

The client benefits of Massage Therapy are:

• Increase in the circulation of blood and lymph to facilitate the removal of waste products


• Improvement of joint range of motion by mobilising soft tissues


• Reduction in pain associated with many musculoskeletal complaints


• Improvement in overall health, stress reduction and increased relaxation