Harnessing the power of touch to provide nourishing and bespoke treatments
Hello I’m Maren and I am a fully qualified massage therapist, offering swedish-style, therapeutic and holistic massage. My love for body work and massage stems from my experience of caring for my late and great twin sister who died from secondary breast cancer. She lived with the disease for 15 years and included massage, reflexology, acupuncture amongst various other complimentary therapies as part of her integrative approach to living with the disease. She gained so many benefits from supporting her body and mind with these therapies and it influenced the way I live and take care of myself and my family.
Massage is so hugely important for so many reasons. It can aid circulation, it reduces muscle tension, pain and inflammation and has huge benefits on mental health by activating the nervous system and releasing feel-good chemicals like endorphins. Massage will allow your body to enter a state or rest and reset.
Drawing on my extensive experience with cancer and my qualification in oncology massage, I can support anyone who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer or who has completed treatment. Whilst I may have to adapt my technique and in some cases, pressure, I still hope to be able to offer you a supportive massage to aid with your healing process.
I aim for all of my treatments to be tailored to you, your body and your needs at that moment. I like to work intuitively and with the energy you bring to the treatment. If you just need a good snooze for an hour, then be my guest! There are no judgements and no assumptions made during your time with me and I hope that you feel fully nourished and supported by me.
Treatments
In all my treatments I aim to support you in whichever way you feel you need that day. I can offer a light, medium or firm pressure to suit your needs and ailments. If it’s a deeply soothing, restorative and relaxing time you’re after, then I can provide this too.
Whilst the treatment list below offers a good guide to how I can support you during the time you have, I would add that if there is an area of your body which you feel needs a little more TLC and support, I can tailor my time to suit your needs.
Please also know that your time starts when my hands touch your body - not during our consultation!
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This signature treatment ticks a lot of boxes. We all carry a lot of tension in our backs, shoulders and necks and this will help relieve that stress. I can apply a light or firmer pressure and will be guided by your needs. Finishing the treatment with a deeply relaxing scalp massage will leave you feeling completely rested.
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This slightly longer version of the Back, Shoulders, Neck and Scalp massage will allow some time for me to compliment your treatment with a deeply nourishing foot massage. Foot massages are great for boosting circulation and even lowering blood pressure.
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In this treatment I will work on your back, shoulders, neck, legs and arms. We will have time to discuss the areas which you feel need more attention and can include your feet, scalp and stomach, should you wish to include these areas. As with all treatments, I will adjust my pressure according to your needs.
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This option is an extended version of the full body massage, allowing time to work longer on problem areas or parts of the body which need a little more TLC. In this time we can include a longer neck and scalp massage or a deeply restorative foot massage.
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Using some deeply nourishing oils, this treatment focuses on the area from your chest up. Using slow and flowing techniques, it will help to regulate your lymphatic system and ease any tension you hold in your face and neck. A slow and rhythmic scalp massage will complete this treatment.
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Some nice things people have said
Maren came highly recommended to me by multiple people and I now truly understand why! I felt so safe and cared for during the full body massage in her cosy cocoon of a treatment room at The Hide, her hands work magic and her presence and spirit are so warm and comforting. The whole experience was seamless and so fluid, relaxing, yet deeply releasing with just the right amount of pressure. Thank you Maren :)
I had the most incredible back, shoulders, neck and scalp massage with Maren. Maren made me feel so comfortable, welcome and safe. Her room was beautiful and incredibly cosy. The massage itself was wonderful - calming, relaxing and grounding. It relieved tension from all those deep little corners, truly magical! I only wish I lived close enough that I could come more regularly!
Such a wonderful massage with Maren - completely blissful. From the moment you step into the space, Maren makes you feel comfortable taking the time to listen and respond to what your body and mind might need. Intuitive, professional, kind and amazingly knowledgable. The best massage I have ever had - FACT!