Remedial and sports massage

Targeted treatment for pain, injury and optimal movement with clinics in Totnes and Bristol.

Customer reviews

  • "Lara is the massage queen! I have seen multiple therapists for an ongoing shoulder issue over the past couple of years (3 different osteopaths, a chiropractor, a physio and 2 other massage therapists) and Lara is the only person to have made a big tangible difference. I haven't been able to lift my arm in the air for over two years, and can now do it pain-free, after 3 sessions. THANK YOU x"

    Sarah Taylor

  • "Just the best! Always feel tonnes better after my sessions with Lara. She’s so lovely and caring and full of knowledge and advice to help with your ailments. You can really tell she puts her all into her treatments and into helping her clients. Thanks so much x"

    Charly Fletcher

  • "Lara lives up to her name; thorough and good. Lara finds areas that are so in need of attention that no other body therapist I have been to has seemed aware of. And I have been to many different types of body therapists. The treatment itself is a wonderfull experience and my whole body feels so different; new and lighter and far less pain."

    Jacqui Williams

  • "Another brilliant session with Lara. As always she is kind, knowledgeable and effective - I feel so much better today after my appointment yesterday."

    Sara

  • "Lara is a wizard! in one session she released 2 big issues that had be bothering me for ages! Her work space is lovely and she makes it really inviting and welcoming. She is full of knowledge and share this with you in the session. I will defiantly book again."

    Tiff

  • "Lara has an intuitive touch and worked carefully around my area of pain. Left me feeling lighter and freer in my movement. Will definitely be coming back for more."

    Thuli

  • "One session and feel so much better. Lovely lady very wonderful at her skill. Thank you so much. Would like to see you as long as it takes. "

    Anne Taylor

  • "What a wonderful first session with Lara. I felt so at ease with her, she is friendly, down to earth and knowledgeable. The following day after my treatment I felt so much more ease in my leg where I've been experiencing tightness and tension. I will definitely be returning :-). Thank you Lara"

    Lena Grace

  • "Lara is warm & very friendly, and is incredibly perceptive to my body's needs. She takes a very constructive approach to her work and I leave feeling confident i know what steps I should take to improve my dodgy knees, with lots of aftercare too. I will be back, can't recommend her enough! Thanks Lara"

    Jesse

  • "New issue for me new review, I had a medium size chest operation recently and have found my healing process to be enhanced massively by have a very gentle massage, not exercising for weeks and having a medum size scar my body was feeling tense, loose and achy, after my massage with Lara Thorogood I had a very good nights sleep with less pain, my scar felt relaxed and my body was lash achey and tense. She encouraged me to do some gentle movement to keep my body active. can't recommend enough."

    M Kelly

  • "Unfortunately for me, different parts of my body cause me problems at different times. Fortunately for me, I have Lara to listen to what's happening and work calmly and quickly to get it sorted out. She also gives me great takeaway advice on how to strengthen the affected parts to reduce the likelihood of recurrence."

    Cara

  • "Lara is intuitive and works at the levels her clients need, she instinctively knows when my muscles are sore and works appropriately. Her knowledge in resolving issues is extensive and I literally felt like I was walking on air after the treatment. I came in so tight and achy and left feeling elevated and reassured. Would highly recommend this thorough very talented lady!"

    Marley

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What is remedial massage?

Remedial massage is all about problem solving. Perhaps you’ve got a long-standing postural issue you want to address. Or you’re experiencing pain while working or driving.

Musculoskeletal issues can manifest in many different ways and remedial massage is a great way to get you moving and feeling a lot better.

Massage therapist raising a patient's leg over her shoulder

What is sports massage?

You don’t need to be a professional athlete to get the benefits of excellent sports massage.

It’s a versatile style of massage combining advanced techniques to aid tissue recovery with thinking about alignment and balance between muscle groups.

Sports massage can offer dramatic improvements to tissue quality and muscle health, speed up your recovery from injury, and help maximise your performance.

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About me

I have a long-standing love of solving health-related issues. Treating each person as an individual, I build a complete picture of your personal needs before we embark on your agreed treatment plan.

I hold a level five diploma with distinction in remedial and sports massage from Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork. This is the highest level of qualification for remedial and sports massage.

What to expect when you visit

I assess each client by taking a full case history, looking at postural imbalances and performing some simple tests before starting treatment.

Massage techniques I may use during your treatment include:

  • Deep tissue massage

  • Myofascial release techniques

  • Soft tissue release

  • Neuromuscular technique

  • Muscle energy technique

  • Joint mobility assessment

Treatment prices

75 min initial consultation – £55

75 min treatment – £55

60min treatment – £48

45min treatment – £41

If you’re unsure what to book, please reach out and we can talk through your needs.

I allow 75 minutes for the first consultation so I can take a thorough case history and do any tests needed before starting treatment. After that there’s the option of booking different times depending on how many areas of the body we need to treat each session.

If cost is a barrier, I can offer some appointments at a reduced rate, just get in touch to discuss before you book.

Massage therapist looking at anatomical textbooks

Get in touch

If you’d like to know more about remedial and sports massage, send me a message.

lararemedialmassage@gmail.com
07877 039049