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THERAPIST - ESTHER DEE
Welcome to Ivy House Holistic in Berkhamsted.
I’m Esther, a level 5 ISRM accredited soft tissue massage therapist, Well Mother practitioner & reiki master practitioner.
I'm passionate about helping people through transitional phases in life. Whether due to injury, surgery, stress or other personal life circumstances that require a shift in focus such as becoming a parent.
I draw on a unique blend of resources & experience gathered over the last 15 years; melding clinical training & experience with a holistic approach, attuning treatments to the needs of the individual.
Whether you feel chronically tense, injured & in pain or just need time out; advanced remedial massage techniques complimented by holistic healing initiate a process of attunement to the physical, mental and emotional manifestations of stress and tension.
By building awareness and taking time to understand and address these issues we become invested in our own healing.
TREATMENTS
DEEP RELEASE
PREGANCY AND BIRTH PREP
Massage can be supportive at all stages of pregnancy to alleviate the body's physical and chemical changes. This nurturing treatment allows space to bond with your baby and connect with yourself, promotes relaxation and may provide emotional support. There will also be an opportunity to invite your birthing partner, to work together towards finding supportive massage techniques, exercises and positions in preparation for labour.
A deep tissue treatment for those who are comfortable with firm, deep pressure. Mobilisations, stretches and trigger point therapy target chronic patterns of tension within the muscle, ease stiffness around the joints and alleviate symptoms
of stress and anxiety.
A focus on specific patterns of tension that may be chronic in nature.
SENSITIVE SOUL
The perfect treatment if you are new to massage and body work or are particularly sensitive to touch.
For those uncomfortable with undressing, you can opt to be treated with your clothes on. Perhaps you feel deep tissue massage is too intense. This holistic and therapeutic treatment involves light pressure, static holds and some gentle mobilisations, aiming to sooth and calm the nervous system in a more subtle way.
LABOUR
Massage is hugely beneficial during labour, in the early stages and throughout, as the intensity of physical sensations and surges increases, especially in between contractions when it is so important that the mother rests.
Whatever the setting, whether in hospital or at home you may welcome some guidance and the supportive presence of
another person.
ENERGY REFRESHER
DISTANT HEALING
This Reiki treatment promotes balance and calm for anyone needing to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, boost their energy levels and connect with themselves. By the end of this treatment you can expect to be breathing more freely and thinking more clearly.
Where ever you are in space and time this Reiki treatment will reach you.
Promoting balance and calm for anyone needing to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, boost their energy levels and connect with themselves. By the end of this treatment you can expect to be breathing more freely and thinking more clearly.
Afterwards I felt physically energised and mentally calm ... the session with Esther was an incredibly
restorative experience and
I could not have felt more
comfortable with her
Sibylle
Esther has an excellent deep tissue technique that is
sensitive, intuitive, and robust ...
Andrew
SELF CARE
It is important to me that you are as comfortable as possible during treatments. Please do not hesitate to say when you feel uncomfortable, are too hot or cold or you just don’t like the music!
Think about what you have planned before and after your treatment and and try not to demand too much of yourself. Make sure you incorporate regular and gentle movement and drink plenty of water to assist the body post treatment. Whilst I realise it’s not always possible, try and simplify your commitments. It is usually best to avoid intense amounts of exercise, go gently and listen to your body.
BACKGROUND
I am have practiced massage and reiki since qualifying in 2008. In recent years I have enjoyed working for a contractor providing therapies for employees at Google London offices.
Whilst continuing to work independently I have developed my skills - gaining further qualifications Level 5 in remedial soft tissue therapy and becoming a Well Mother practitioner, working with women in all stages of pregnancy through to birth.
I am now working increasingly with soft tissue therapy techniques and clinical/remedial massage to prevent and treat injury and persistent musculoskeletal conditions at Real Health London physio clinic in North London.
The hope for my future practice is to combine my professional experience in a clinical settings with my holistic, intuitive approach to provide uniquely blended treatments.
PRICES
One hour treatment £ 80
75 min treatment £ 95
90 min treatment £ 110
SPECIAL DEALS
BLOCK BOOKING
Discounts for block booking available on inquiry
BUY AS A GIFT
Gift vouchers for that special person are available to redeem against any treatment.
Email for details with GIFT as the header
LOCATIONS
HOME TREATMENTS
On request at your own home.
I cover Hertfordshire and North London.
At my home in Berkhamsted
Ivy House Holistic
Off Ivy House Lane
HP4 2EW
Beautiful summer house treatment room, Berkhamsted.
Terms And Conditions
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Massage therapy is not a substitute for medical care. Some health conditions may limit treatment interventions. Unexplained pain or symptoms may result in a referral to your GP or other medical professional.
If you are feeling unwell, please cancel your appointment. Receiving a treatment whilst unwell could aggravate and intensify symptoms.
You should not attend a massage treatment if you have had a vaccination within 24hrs.
CANCELLATIONS & PAYMENT
If you need to cancel a session within 48 hours, a charge of £25 will apply.
If you miss/cancel a session without 24 hours notice a £50 cancellation fee will apply.
To maximise time and make things smoother on the day of treatment I ask that session fees are transferred in advance of your treatment.
PRIVACY AND GDPR
Any and all documents are kept privately and confidentially by me and stored securely on an external hard drive. I keep some of your basic personal details, medical history and brief content notes of your treatments on file.
I collect data for ensuring I have the right information for assessing your suitability to treatment, for completing the appropriate treatment, for contacting you regarding appointment follow-ups and for referral to GP or other healthcare practitioners if deemed necessary.
In signing our contract, you are letting me know that your consent has been freely given for me to obtain and securely store this information.
As required by my professional bodies and to ensure best practice I collect only data that is relevant to those purposes. Information will be held for 7 years and treated as strictly confidential and will only be released to any other external party with the consent of the client.
Esther Dee