Myofascial release and massage for pain and stress in Edinburgh
“Thanks so much Jo, can’t thank you enough for opening my eyes to what massage is capable of!”
R.
If you’re in pain, tense or stressed, it can be hard to fully enjoy the things that matter to you most.
I can help you restore or maintain ease in your body with gentle but effective treatments to reduce pain, support easeful movement, and calm the nervous system, without using painful pressure.
This can be particularly welcome if you are affected by chronic pain or exhaustion conditions including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), ME or long COVID.
The slow, listening myofascial techniques I use rely on presence, meditative listening touch, slow pacing and precision rather than deep pressure. Although gentle, the work feels deep and satisfying, and you can often feel your muscles flow and let go during the treatment itself.
Testimonials
Jo is an amazing massage therapist and a lovely, warm person – she made me feel so at ease during our first session. I have issues with chronic pain and fatigue and she was so careful and attentive, making sure that I was totally comfortable with what she was doing. Jo uses a technique called myofascial release and it honestly felt magical – as she was massaging my back I could feel tingling running down my legs, like an energy release. It felt really good and totally different from the sorts of troublesome sensations I usually experience. I felt a lot lighter after the session, like something had shifted for the better and like I could move a bit more easily. I’m excited to see if this feeling continues and will definitely be booking in for future sessions. Thanks so much Jo, can’t thank you enough for opening my eyes to what massage is capable of! 🙂
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I had such a wonderful experience with Jo. My massage left me feeling relaxed and nourished, I could feel the tension and stress releasing from my body. Jo was warm and attentive to my comfort in a way that put me at ease. I can thoroughly recommend her and look forward to booking in with her again.
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I have had several massages from Jo over the years. I cannot recommend her highly enough. A very considered and compassionate massage therapist. Most recent massage was today, focusing on head and back. Feel amazing! I have got a degree of energy back that I haven’t had for a while.
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Such a great massage with Jo. My back and neck are feeling stretched and loose after a stressful few weeks and the knots have melted away. Looking forward to my next visit.
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Hours, location & prices
I work at Portobello Natural Health inside the Tribe Porty building at 19 Windsor Place, EH15 2AJ. Free on-street parking is available and buses 12, 19, 26 and 49 stop nearby. It’s also 5 minutes from the sea 🧡
Hours
Fridays: 9am-2.30pm or 2.30pm-9pm, alternating
Sundays: 9am-2.30pm
Prices
£42 – 30 minutes, £60 – 60 minutes, £70 – 75 minutes, £85 – 90 minutes.
I offer a 20% discount if you’re a student or on a low income – just use LOWINCOME as a voucher code when booking online.
About me
I am a holistic massage therapist. My massage style is very slow and present, often feeling satisfyingly deep without involving firm or painful pressure. Listening, compassionate touch is the cornerstone of all my bodywork.
I am particularly interested the emotional, spiritual and meditative aspects of massage, and in the role of massage and myofascial release in mental and emotional health. On my About page you’ll find more on my training and qualifications.
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Contact
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