Massage in Wokingham
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1. About
Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing in the world, dating back thousands of years. It has been used across all cultures and countries globally to relieve pain, aid recovery and promote wellbeing.
At Wokingham Therapy Clinic, our qualified massage therapists offer a range of professional massage treatments tailored to your individual needs, whether you are looking to relax, recover from injury or manage a chronic condition.
2. Types of massage
We offer a wide range of massage styles and techniques, including:
- Swedish massage – a gentle, relaxing full body massage to ease tension and improve circulation
- Deep tissue massage – targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to address chronic pain and tension
- Hot stone massage – warmed stones are used to relax muscles and promote a deeper sense of calm
- Sports massage – focused on performance, recovery and injury prevention for active individuals
- Relaxation massage – a soothing treatment designed to calm the nervous system and reduce stress
Massage uses a variety of oils, lotions or waxes applied in our relaxing treatment rooms. You are welcome to discuss your preferences with your therapist before your appointment. The clinic is located in the heart of Wokingham town centre, a few doors from The Lazy Frog.
3. Benefits of massage
Massage can be beneficial for a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions, including:
- Aches & pains
- Relaxing the whole body
- Loosening tight muscles
- Increasing flexibility and range of motion
- Relieving pain
- Calming the nervous system
- Lowering blood pressure
- Enhancing skin tone
- Assisting in recovery from injuries
- Strengthening the immune system
- Reducing headaches
- Reducing mental stress
- Promoting restful sleep
- Reducing anxiety
- Promoting blood flow to the tissues
4. Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage (which can also include trigger point therapy) is a slow, focused treatment targeting chronic muscle tension and adhesions (knots) within the deepest layers of muscle tissue, ligaments and fascia. It can benefit many conditions, including:
- Trapped nerves (e.g. sciatica, piriformis syndrome)
- Chronic pain
- Shoulder and neck pain
- Myofascial release
- Repetitive strain injury (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Muscle tension (e.g. glutes, hamstrings, IT band, legs, upper back)
- Injury recovery (e.g. whiplash)
- Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, runner's knee and more
Natasha Norris
Natasha is a qualified Level 5 Soft Tissue Massage Therapist offering remedial and therapeutic massage, supported by her ongoing training as a Year 2 Master of Osteopathy (M'Ost) student. Her developing osteopathic knowledge allows her to understand how pain, movement, and overall health are closely connected.
With a strong background in sport and experience competing as a Masters athlete, Natasha brings a practical understanding of performance, recovery, and injury management to her work. She knows first-hand how important it is to restore confidence in the body while supporting long-term health.
Natasha's approach is centred on treating the person, not just the injury. She takes time to explore why pain or dysfunction may be happening at this moment, working collaboratively with each client to identify contributing factors. This includes considering both internal influences (such as posture, movement habits, stress and sleep) and external factors (daily activities, workload, training demands, and lifestyle).
Using a biopsychosocial approach, Natasha looks beyond simple biomechanics to understand the whole picture around someone's pain. She believes that structure and function are interrelated, and that supporting both physical and environmental factors leads to more effective, lasting results.
For more information , please feel free to reach out at Berkshire31273@gmail.com or 07526 596199
