About Frances
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and Experience
I qualified in Therapeutic Massage in 2012, trained at The College of Holistic Medicine by Psychotherapist Ron Reick.
I then attained a Diploma in Swedish Massage in 2018 and a Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage in 2019 from the renowned Western School of Massage -https://www.westernschool.co.uk/
I attained a Diploma in Pregnancy Mas
I qualified in Therapeutic Massage in 2012, trained at The College of Holistic Medicine by Psychotherapist Ron Reick.
I then attained a Diploma in Swedish Massage in 2018 and a Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage in 2019 from the renowned Western School of Massage -https://www.westernschool.co.uk/
I attained a Diploma in Pregnancy Massage from Glasgow School of Massage in 2022 https://theglasgowschoolofmassage.com/
I now integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and remedial techniques into my therapeutic practice.
Experienced in treating a wide demographic working in Chiropractic clinics, The Priory Hospital - Eating Disorder Unit - and private practice.
As well as welcoming clients suffering with tense muscles from work/ life stress and a range of injury recovery, I specialise in treating clients recovering from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma symptoms, stress and anxiety.
I trained with Vanessa Smith https://www.vanessapilates.com/teacher-training and qualified in June 2022 as a Pilates Foundation Matwork Teacher. I run two weekly Matwork classes in Glasgow, one-to-one Pilates classes at my home studio and incorporate movement advice and stretches into my massage practice.
For clients who require clinical tests and advice beyond my training I will confidently refer Annette Weir at https://www.performosteopathy.co.uk/
Me
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and Experience
I first became curious about therapeutic bodywork out of curiosity around my own body. I was born with a digestive disorder that casued me to feel different from others and to have symptoms that caused me to feel alone and ashamed of my body. I spent my early life in hospital and while there is no memory of this time, I have come to ackno
I first became curious about therapeutic bodywork out of curiosity around my own body. I was born with a digestive disorder that casued me to feel different from others and to have symptoms that caused me to feel alone and ashamed of my body. I spent my early life in hospital and while there is no memory of this time, I have come to acknowledge that some of this experience lives in me in my felt sense. Trauma symptoms can manifest differently for different people and if not understood can feel frightening to experience and can cause people to disconnect from their body. Massage therapy helped me to reconnect to my body, feel safe enough and supported enough to get to know these sensations and make them more ok. It is not a replacement for talking therapy or trauma therapy but can work well along side such work, especially with body related issues. The more I become aware in my body, I am able to send new signals and create new possibilities. Whether I am treating mechanical issues - chronic tension/ injury recovery - or helping clients relax and reconnect to their felt sense, I am always informed by the intention that my contact with clients is deeply resourcing.
