Therapies

At Yogahome, we have many experienced therapists who offer a wide range of treatments such as hot oil or deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, kinesiology, reflexology, myofascial release, shiatsu and much more.

We offer 60 and 90 minute therapy sessions – you can pay per session or purchase a packaged deal. View our Prices page for more information.

All 60 minute appointment can be booked online here or via the links below. If you wish to book a 75, 90 or 120 minute appointment or get advice on the right therapy for you please get in touch with us.

Check out our MEET OUR THERAPISTS video series to get to know our six therapists and the wide range of treatments they offer.

***Our cancellation policy requires 24 hours notice minimum, or the full fee is payable.***

Access bars

Access Bars® are 32 points on your head that, when gently touched, effortlessly, and easily release anything that stops you from feeling joy and ease in your life.

These points contain all the thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions, and considerations you have stored. This is an opportunity for you to let go of everything!

How many of the following apply to you?

You’re tired all day, but when your head hits the pillow at night, your brain goes into overdrive, and you can’t sleep.
You’re constantly exhausted or high on adrenaline 
You’ve tried meditation, yoga, journaling, and more – but you can’t quiet your mind for long enough to feel the benefits
You’ve tried every wellness practice on the block, and then some, and nothing seems to help you relax

Access Bars® can feel like hitting the delete button on your computer’s cluttered hard drive – only this time, you’re creating space in your brain. Things such as negative thought patterns, or that endless mental chatter keeping you awake at night, can be released and make space for the calm you’ve been seeking.

Having your ‘Bars run’ (receiving a session) is relaxing and peaceful; imagine the after-effects of a great massage or walk in nature. At worst, that’s all you’ll feel!

Therapist: Ilaria Bucchieri

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture, in practice, is the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as qi or chi — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.Many Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue.

***All initial appointments for this treatment are a minimum of 90 minutes, as they require a longer consultation.

Prices of acupuncture appointments are also slightly different than other therapies. Please refer to our prices page for more information.***

Therapist: Naoko Taoka

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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a specialised complementary therapy which uses naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants, flowers, fruits, leafs and seeds to balance and harmonise the body at all levels – physical, emotional and spiritual.

Essential oils are specially prepared to suit the client’s profile and needs, and massaged into the body.

This process stimulates the release of beneficial chemicals within the body responsible for healing various imbalances.

Therapist: Florentina Lam-Clark 

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Ayurvedic Massage

Ayurveda is India’s traditional system of medicine. It promotes prevention and longevity and it’s the most holistic medical system that exists today. Ayurveda addresses the cause rather than the symptoms of disease, and integral to its philosophy is the importance of massage, both as a preventative and curative practice. At Yogahome we offer the below selection of Ayurvedic treatments. 
Please specify the type of treatment you would like to receive when booking the appointment.

ABHYANGA – Full Body Oil Massage
Medicinal oils are applied onto the whole body using fast vigorous strokes and Marma Points therapy. Abhyanga encourages the movement of toxins from the deeper tissues and eliminates them efficiently. It can help to restore overall balance and good functioning of all the systems of the body.

AYURVEDIC DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
Combines the benefits of Ayurvedic oils with deep tissue massage techniques. The heat enhances the properties of the oils and aids in reaching a higher level of relaxation. This treatment can be localised to specific areas and to help in the treatment and prevention of injuries.

SHIRO ABHYANGA – Indian Head Massage
This treatment offers a healing, rejuvenating and thoroughly stimulating experience. The head massage improves the supply of glucose and blood to the brain, dissipates the toxins and opens the channels. 

AYURVEDIC PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Ayurvedic pregnancy massage works with gentle repetitive strokes and special attention to important Marma Points that can help relieve common discomforts that present during pregnancy. 

AYURVEDIC POST NATAL MASSAGE
This treatment is designed to restore balance, comfort and help the mother get back into shape after giving birth. Ayurvedic oils are used to help bring back tone and elasticity to the skin and flexibility to the muscle tissues.

Therapist: Ilaria Bucchieri

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CHAVUTTI THIRUMAL

This massage by foot pressure is unique as the practitioner uses their feet to deliver almost the entire treatment. Muscles are ironed out and toned with flowing continuous strokes.

It is suitable for anyone as the pressure can be deep but is completely controlled.

Chavutti feels like no other massage, it is powerful yet surprisingly fluid and smooth.

Please note that the minimum time for this massage is 90 minutes.

Therapist: Karina Messer

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Deep tissue / sports massage

A strong, deep massage using oils.

Deep tissue work is especially useful for treating imbalances, pain and tension caused by the overworking of certain muscle groups.

It is also highly effective in addressing problems such as RSI, tendonitis, and sport-related tension.

Therapists: Karina Messer, Ilaria Bucchieri and Ian Stoneham

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Hot oil massage

The exceptional quality of this massage lies in its use of heated oil combined with a variety of techniques drawn from ayurvedic and holistic massage, lymphatic therapy, deep tissue and sports massage.

Tailored to your individual constitution and specific requirements, this type of massage can ease a lot of aches and pain, and is deeply relaxing.

Therapist/s: Karina Messer and Ilaria Bucchieri

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Kinesiology

Kinesiology is a system of natural health-care, originally developed by Dr John Thie based on concepts from Traditional Chinese Medicine (5 Elements) and modern-day chiropractic.

Muscle response monitoring (kinesiology) allows the body’s intelligence to direct each session. Balancing the flow of life-force energy (chi) allows our innate healing powers to naturally restore harmony to our bodies, increasing health, vitality and emotional wellbeing.

The power of this modality to facilitate change, in mind, body and spirit is enhanced by establishing a specific goal for each session.

Therapist/s: Sam Dickson

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage

MLD is an advanced therapy that targets the Lymphatic Vessels and “speaks” directly to the Nervous system. A range of specialised and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques are used to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This stimulates the lymphatic vessels, increasing the flow of lymph, which carry substances that are vital for the defence of the body and removes waste products.

It aids the detoxifying, decongesting processes helping the body to reduce inflammation. It is also a useful treatment for those who are highly stressed out or experience anxiety, as it is deeply relaxing!

MLD has been found to be an effective treatment that can help the body deal with recurring infections and can be used to treat a variety of conditions including: low Immune System, headaches and migraines, sinusitis, Carpal Tunnel, IBS, MS, ME, muscular and joint pain, hayfever and asthma, recovery from injuries, and surgery.

Therapist: Florentina Lam-Clark and Ilaria Bucchieri

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Myofascial release

Myofascial Release is a hands on therapy focusing on soft tissue dysfunction, pain and holding patterns. It is a non invasive treatment that involves gentle sustained pressure and aims at stimulating the body self healing mechanism. MFR has to do with fluid dynamics. Our bodies are 75% fluid.

The release feels like a melting or yielding sensation because the sustained pressure allows the dehydration of the ground substance in the fascia to soften, to become more fluid and in turn glide properly. The minimum time needed for the tissues to begin to rearrange themselves is approximately 90 to 120 seconds.

The therapist looks and feels for areas of restriction aiming to find the origin of the discomfort and release it. Then works with creating balance and restoring function. Each session offers a unique treatment.

MFR can be performed as a stand alone treatment or incorporated in a sport and remedial massage or therapeutic massage session. The technique does not need to be applied to every area of the body in one session because it will in any case have beneficial effects on the whole body. MFR is also very effective in releasing restrictions and adhesions caused by scars, both new ones and old ones.

Therapist/s: Ilaria Bucchieri and Zoe Laskowski

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Nutritional Therapy

At Yogahome we offer Nutritional Therapy to support your health, performance and care. Nutritional therapy is recognised as a complementary medicine and is relevant for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as those looking for support to enhance their health and wellbeing. 

Prior to the initial consultation we suggest a 20 minute discovery call, where our therapist Rebecca is able to get an understanding of your health concerns, goals and requirements. You will be then asked to fill out a Health Questionnaire, a 3-day Food Diary, and a Terms and Engagement & Consent form.

After the initial consultation at the studio, our nutritional therapist Rebecca will work with you to help understand how your food choices can impact your health.

The initial consultation will last 60-75 minutes, where she takes a thorough case history looking out for red-flag symptoms, and complete dietary analysis.

What you will receive after your consultation:

  • A detailed personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan
  • Supplement recommendations if necessary
  • Handouts and any useful information

Depending on your requirements, you may be recommend testing as part of the plan. This will be either through your GP or a testing company (functional testing is an additional cost.)

The follow-up appointments take place around 6 weeks after your initial consultation. Here Rebecca will monitor your progress, and address any concerns you may have. If tests have been undergone they will be reviewed, and new goals may be developed.

You will then receive an updated plan and additional resources that will help you with your health journey. This is an individual process and she may suggest further appointments if necessary.

Therapist/s: Rebecca Keane

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Reiki healing

Reiki & Seichem healing is a gentle and tranquil full body treatment that is received fully clothed, lying down on a treatment table. It involves hands on or off the body to transmit and channel the healing vibrational energy that works on the physical and subtle energy fields of the body. It can be felt as warm, sometimes cool, radiating, tingling and calming energy.

The frequency and vibration of the energy allows the mind to slow down and relax, moving from sympathetic nervous system dominance to the relax, rest and replenish aspect of the parasympathetic nervous system, thus initiating the innate healing system in the body. With such a deep relaxation response and calming effect, Reiki Seichem can help to alleviate pain, tight tense muscles and release mental and emotional stress. To receive a treatment is to take time out to stop, rest and recalibrate on a level that harmonises mind, body and spirit.

Therapist: Florentina Lam-Clark

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Reflexology

Reflexology treats the whole body by working on the feet.

The feet reflect the organs and structures of the body.

The therapist detects and clears any imbalances or blockages in points in the feet, helping to heal and restore balance, as well as promote positive energy flow in the body.

It works effectively on a variety of levels and is deeply relaxing.

It can energise, boost the immune system, improve circulation, help with detoxification and elimination, balance hormones, rebalance the body and strengthens body function.

Therapists: Florentina Lam-Clark 

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Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing Japanese healing therapy, working with vital energy or “ki” that flows through your body.

It can help us recover our life force and help us feel better physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Signs of trapped or unavailable life force are symptoms that won’t go away, feeling unmotivated or fed up with your job or relationships and wanting something to change.

As things begin to shift you may feel in better health, more joyful, creative and confident. The world can quite literally look clearer and brighter.

Shiatsu is your own private healing session and can also play a nurturing role in your Yoga and Pilates practice.

You will need to wear warm comfortable clothing with socks and loose trousers.

You will lie comfortably on your back, side or front on a shiatsu futon as you are stretched and specific points are worked using thumbs, palms and even feet.

It can be gentle, or sometimes dynamic, but always relaxing.

The most common issues that people bring to a session are: stress, sciatica, back pain, migraine, fatigue, anxiety, depression, PMS, sports injuries, digestive disorders, insomnia and asthma.

Therapist: Caroline Bozkurt and Kitt Price

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THAI FUSION

Thai Fusion Massage, combines Thai and oils-based deep tissue work on the back and shoulders to address any chronic muscle tension and balance the effects of contemporary life. Designed to promote energy flow, ease and freedom of movement. As well as stimulation of the inherent self-healing and regenerating capacities of the body through improved circulation, range of movement, postural alignment and deep relaxation.

Techniques include gentle applied yoga stretches, static compression, acupressure and effleurage. A grounding and affirming experience, performed on a futon style mat for effective and safe transmission of the practitioner’s body weight to the client’s preferred pressure. Mainly applied through clothing, massage will follow the ‘sen lines’ (Thai energy channels with crossovers with Chinese and Western understandings of physiology) with the option of working with oils-based deep tissue techniques on the back and shoulders to effectively treat the contemporary urban dweller’s congestion areas.

Please wear comfortable clothing that doesn’t restrict your movement.

Therapist: Joelle Green

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Thai yoga massage

Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient healing art that has been an integral part of traditional Thai medicine, related to Tui Na (Chinese), Ayurvedic (Indian) and Shiatsu (Japanese) massage.

It is based on the concept of ten sen, an energy system through which the body’s life force flows.

The massage releases blocked energy, and frees the body’s natural healing potential, thus restoring balance, health and harmony.

The therapist applies a combination of acupressure, gentle rocking and twisting, joint and spine mobilizations and assisted yoga stretches, using body-weight instead of strength, in a steady and meditative rhythm.

Thai Yoga Massage is done on a firm futon on the floor with the recipient dressed in light clothes.

Therapist: Emanuela Celletti

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Zero balancing

This unique bodywork is the perfect integration between the structure and the energy fields of the body. Tensions can reside quite deep in the body and leave a memory of past injuries or emotional events that are often “buried” in the layers of connective tissue, muscle, organs right through to the bone. More simply, it can just be the daily habitual patterns of movement or accumulation of stress that create tension and discomfort in the body. The focus of attention is therefore on the densest form of matter , the skeletal system. Engaging the energy of it by applying fulcrums (held stretches) along points of tension can help to release tension that is old or new.

The treatment involves light traction that helps ease out tension and aids a more efficient alignment in the body. To receive a treatment is to feel the clarity of touch and connection that encourages the body to release aches, pains and stiffness in a gentle way. Some wonderful work around the head and neck fulcrums help to clear deeply held stiffness and increase range of movement.

There are times when we can feel off-kilter, Zero Balancing is a whole body treatment in that it is useful to aid the balance of mind and emotions. The effects permeate through to all levels of being and so it can be beneficial whether the cause is physical, mental or emotional.

Therapist: Florentina Lam-Clark

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Pregnancy & post natal therapies

Pregnancy proving to be uncomfortable? Baby overdue? We have a whole range of treatments with our specialist therapists that could be perfect for you.

Shiatsu, pregnancy massage and reflexology have been known to help bring on labour in cases where the baby is overdue.

Pregnancy Shiatsu

Try shiatsu with Caroline Bozkurt, who has over 10 years experience of using shiatsu to help pregnant women with nausea, heartburn, back ache and anxiety.

She is also available to help couples who wish to use shiatsu during labour.

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Pregnancy massage

Pregnancy massage stimulates blood circulation so that more oxygen and nutrients become available to the body’s tissues, helping combat fatigue, increase vitality, and optimising the comfort and nourishment of your baby.

Pregnancy massage helps with common problems related to your changing body during pregnancy, such as muscular stiffness, calf cramps, swelling of hands/feet, insomnia and mood swings.

The session could also include remedial massage for neck and shoulder, lower back and sciatic pain that may develop during pregnancy.

Therapists: Florentina Lam-Clark 

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Baby massage

We also offer baby massage for newborns and babies up to approximately 1 year old, so you can learn techniques for therapeutic touch and bonding with your baby.

You will learn a whole baby massage sequence in just one session!

Massaging your baby helps you bond with therapeutic touch and supports your baby’s development, helping deepen the breath, relieve abdominal tension, improve joint flexibility and muscle strength, and release birth trauma.

Please bring a large bath towel and some spare nappies. Organic Sunflower Oil will be provided however, please bring your own if you have already started using a particular one.

The 60 or 90 min sessions can be attended by one or two parents/carers.

Therapists: Florentina Lam-Clark 

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Private sessions

As well as group classes we offer personal yoga, Pilates and Pilates Reformer private sessions tailored to your needs and preferences – either a 1:1 or small groups up to 4 people.

With private sessions, the teacher can address specific issues or questions, which is not always possible in a group class, and create a suitable plan for you based on your goals and needs.

Private yoga and Pilates are also wonderful during pregnancy and postnatally, addressing physical and emotional changes, preparing you to birth, and helping you regain strength and manage energy levels.

The sessions run for 60 minutes with a teacher of your choice. View our Prices page for more information, or contact us with your teacher’s preferences and availability to book in.

Private yoga sessions

Private yoga sessions are perfect to get started in yoga, focus on specific aspects such as posture, flexibility and stamina, and to support you through conditions, injuries, stress-related issues, pregnancy and postnatal recovery.

They are also great to deepen a particular area of your practice if you are already experienced.

You benefit from enough time, individual attention and feedback to learn how to modify poses that present challenges for you, and to explore poses and breathing techniques safely.

You also get help in building a self practice, and the luxury of asking any questions you like!

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Private Pilates sessions

With private sessions, the instructor can select the most relevant aspects of Pilates exercises with you to help you address any alignment and postural issues, understand core stability better, and find the best exercises for you and any physical conditions or injuries you have.

Private postnatal Pilates sessions will help to regain strength and stability in a safe, long-lasting way.

This is a great time to build a strong base as you are in a privileged position to work from a plain canvas and will help you deal with the postural demands of life with a little one.

Private tuition can also help you address common pre and postnatal related issues such as back pain, sciatica, pelvic girdle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, diastasis recti and pelvic organ prolapse.

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Private Pilates Reformer sessions

With private sessions, our experienced instructors can help you address any alignment and postural issues, understand core stability better, and find the best exercises for you and any physical conditions or injuries you have.

Whatever your goal, Reformer Pilates creates a safe, controlled and highly effective full-body workout.

If you’re new to Reformer Pilates, these sessions give you the opportunity to work at your own pace and level to become familiar with the equipment and comfortable with the exercises. If you’re an experienced practitioner or are already attending classes, the one-to-one are ideal for refining your form and technique or simply benefitting from the undivided attention of your teacher.

If you’re recovering from injury, Reformer Pilates is highly effective for muscular and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

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Packages

Whether you have been referred to yoga or Pilates following an injury or illness, or whether you are a beginner and don’t know where to start, or inclusive package will help you build a healthy routine and create a personalised plan for a long-lasting practice.

View our Prices page for more information and purchases, or contact us with your teacher/therapist preferences and availability to book in. 

Studio package

Combine 2 x 60 mins private sessions or therapies with a 5 x class pass: all for £180 (savings of £35)!

Whether you have been referred to yoga or Pilates following an injury or illness, or whether you are a beginner and don’t know where to start, or inclusive packages will help you build a healthy routine and create a personalised plan for a long-lasting practice.

You can ask us, your private teacher and therapist for advice anytime, so you can really make the most of your practice and set off with good foundations to carry on beyond the program.

This package offers you guidance from a teacher over two one-to-one sessions or therapies of your choice, and 5 drop-in group classes of your choice.

This package is ideal for anyone wanting specific guidance and a careful approach, and makes a great treat or gift idea.

***Please note that the package only applies to 60 minutes treatments/sessions and don’t include acupuncture***

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