During my career I have seen exciting progress in the massage therapy profession. Massage has gained much recognition from other health professionals as it becomes more widely accepted as an effective treatment and/or supportive therapy for a very wide range of conditions.
I first qualified in 1990 with an ITEC certificate in Massage, Anatomy and Physiology. In 1994 I qualified in Aromatherapy with the Shirley Price Aromatherapy College. I now use essential oils where appropriate to boost my treatments or for my clients to use themselves.
In 2010 I completed a Foundation course in Shiatsu at the British School of Shiatsu in London as I also have a keen interest in the Eastern way of looking at health and wellbeing. This enables me to work on acupressure points during a massage where appropriate.
In 2014 I completed the Certificate in Advanced Clinical Massage with the JING Institute of Advanced Massage Training, based in Brighton. The Jing Institute is at the forefront of improving the quality of training for Massage Therapists in the UK and is working hard to improve the recognition of massage therapy as a highly effective treatment for a host of different problems - especially in the treatment of chronic pain conditions. I have also completed my training in Hot Stone Massage with the Jing Institute - a wonderful addition to my skills. The use of hot, and sometimes cold, stones within a clinical massage treatment really deepens the effects of the massage and brings fantastic results. Treatment of Scar Tissue is also an important part of my training - another area which can bring great results - even on scars which are years old. Treatment can help to reduce the appearance of scars in many cases but also reduce adhesions/restrictions and allow the body to be better aligned.
Over the years I have attended regular courses to widen and boost my skills. I can be confident that my skills are up to date and that I can draw on many different techniques so that each treatment I give will be adapted accordingly. These courses include:
I am a full member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and am registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
Address: Gesoff Massage Therapy, Annette Gesoff, Stewkley, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 0EX - Tel: 01525 240135