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A very warm welcome to Gattonside Massage Therapy
Gift your mind and body the release and re-set they’ve been craving. Move from wired and tired to soothed and rested with a variety of Relaxing, Remedial, Restorative treatments inspired by my qualifications and experience spanning over 30 year
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Boost your circulation, increase your range of motion, ease your aches and pains, feel pampered with aromatherapy massage, Bowen therapy and gentle somatic yoga(R)
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ABOUT
Take time out for yourself with an Aromatherapy massage, Bowen therapy or Yoga session. Whether you’re interested in a single treatment or investing in your health and wellbeing with a wellness package, sessions are designed for softening and soothing muscle tension, emotional stress, and providing support through major life transitions. With a focus on peace and therapeutic breathing, mindfulness and healing, the treatments I offer can ease discomfort and offer time to escape from the overwhelm of life
Elevate your experience by combining your massage or Bowen session with a yoga lesson with a focus on pain-free movement, rest, posture and preventative care
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APPOINTMENTS
I work with female clients from a purpose built treatment room in Gattonside, Melrose, in the Scottish Borders from Monday to Friday. My first appointment of the day is at 09:30, my last at 3pm
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BOOKINGS
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Bookings are made via email, phone call, text or using the form at the bottom of the page
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I respectfully request a minimum of 24 hours notice if you need to re-schedule or cancel your appointment. If 24 hours notice isn't given, you may be charged the full session fee. Thank you for your understanding​​
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QUALIFICATIONS + POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
BOWEN THERAPY
CERT IV (2009)
DIP IN BOWEN THERAPY(2010)
ADV PRACTITIONER/SBP2 CERT (2015))
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MASSAGE
CERT IN SPORTS & REMEDIAL MASSAGE (1997)
INTERNATIONAL AESTHETICIENNES - DIPLOMA IN BODY THERAPY (1993)
MARY REID - DIPLOMA IN BODY THERAPY (1993)
DIPLOMA IN SEATED ACUPRESSURE MASSAGE (1998)
INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL - PHYSIATRICS DIPLOMA (1993)
SHBBSPA003 PROVIDE STONE MASSAGES (2020)
AROMATHERAPY
DIP IN CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY (1994)
YOGA
LEVEL 2 (500 HR) YOGA TEACHER (2017-2023)
LEVEL 1 GENTLE SOMATIC YOGA INSTRUCTOR (2019)
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PILATES
STUDIO PILATES INTERNATIONAL - MAT PILATES LEVEL 1 INSTRUCTOR (2023)
YOGA, BOWEN THERAPY + PILATES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
YOGA ASANA FUNDAMENTALS – FLO FENTON
YOGA FOR BACK CARE – FLO FENTON
YOGA FOR ANXIETY, STRESS & DEPRESSION - FLO FENTON
THE LIVING PSOAS WORKSHOP – LIZ KOCH
IYTA YIN YOGA LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE
4 DAY BYRON YOGA CENTRE YIN TRAINING (2019)
4 DAY LIZZIE LASATER RESTORATIVE YOGA TRAINING
20 HOUR SAVASANA INTENSIVE - JUDITH HANSON LASATER (2018)
SIJ WORKSHOP - DONNA FARHI (2019)
IYTA CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS (2021)
YOGA INTERNATIONAL: YOGA DECONSTRUCTED®: CREATIVE SEQUENCING WITH SOMATICS WITH TRINA ALTMAN
LIVING YOGA SOMATIC SERIES WITH LISA PETERSEN
THE ART OF TEACHING BY DONNA FARHI (2021)
YOGA FOR SENIORS – YOGA THERAPY INSTITUTE (2022)
BODY READING 101 WITH TOM MYERS
FIRST AID CERT (2023)
MIND BODY BOWEN
THE IMPORTANCE OF SYMMETRY – GRAHAM PENNINGTON (2015)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER
YOGA AUSTRALIA
THE BOWEN ASSOCIATION UK
​THE BRITISH WHEEL OF YOGA
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REVIEWS
I have had the privilege of having private bowen therapy sessions with Susie, as well as joining a number of her somatic yoga group classes. I live with chronic pain and have found that all my sessions with Susie have supported the lowering of the pain levels, as well as allowing more movement in the muscles impacted by the pain. I have even found that I can leave the somatic classes with no pain, as the nervous system and muscles have had a major reset, all without moving very much at all. I can highly recommend Susie for not only her treatment, but her care and understanding of chronic conditions, pain and how the body works.
L.M
Had my third Bowen treatment tonight and the neck feels great. Susie taught me a Somatic yoga exercise last week to help relieve tension in upper body and neck. I can turn my head further now and pain level has reduced.
My daughter is a Bowen Therapist but as we’re currently travelling, I booked in with Susie while we’re in the North Lakes area.
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Bowen is a number of things to me, it’s loosening everything up, it’s almost as if you’re realigning everything to work better and it makes me feel like I’m back in sync.
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Susie also showed me a Gentle Somatic Yoga movement to help me work on releasing tension in the back of my neck and to treat my Plantar Fasciitis. The exercise has given me more movement in my neck and I feel a difference in plantar fasciitis for a while afterwards.
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LYN
It was a wonderfully nourishing 2 hrs. A beautiful combination of yoga and Bowen. Sincere thanks.
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​DIANE
I have only had a few lessons from you, and I find the technique therapeutic. At age 72 years, and nowadays in poor shape, I find great benefit from participating in an intelligent activity that promises hope. It’s no longer about longevity for me, but far more important today, is my daily quality of life. You targeted exactly the right parts of my aging anatomy.
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LOUISE
I originally came to Susie Gentle Yoga Class because I have lower back pain. The small, focussed movements really do work – you don’t need to do big movements or strong stretches. It is the only time in the week where I feel truly that I can focus on myself and put myself in the moment. I also have less cramps particularly in my legs and feel the tightness I have in my lower back reducing. By the end of the class my mobility is better, and I feel much more relaxed.
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