ABOUT KATE:
From the very beginning my philosophy has always been that the client receives the treatment that they need. Whether I’m consulted about a chronic condition, elusive work /life balance or for a deeply relaxing treatment, the first thing I do is listen. I learn as much from my clients as they do from me – it really is a partnership. Giving them something to take beyond the treatment room, a sense of their own power is the key.
Massage therapies:
Aromatherapy
London School of Aromatherapy August 1991
Advanced Massage November 1997
Lymphatic Drainage Massage June 1998
On-Site Massage
Academy of On-Site Massage
Practitioners Course May 1993
No-Hands Massage
Foundation Course February 2004
Practitioners Course November 2004
Reiki:
Level 1 March 1997
Level 2 August 1997
Master / Teacher Level with The International
Reiki Healing Training Centre December 2001
Reflexology:
ITEC April 2002
Precision Reflexology March 2009
Tsuboki:
Japanese Face Massage February 2010
Sports & Performance Facia Bodywork April 2010
TESTIMONIALS:
“A sunny disposition, combined with twenty years of experiential and vocational training radiates from Kate. She approaches my massage with genuine care…
For the first time in weeks I feel whole and present in my body… I left the session invigorated yet relaxed and with a feeling of health and well-being. Ahhhhhh.”
Taken from ‘Massage Review’ by Lotus.
Reproduced by kind permission of The Healing Times. www.thehealingtimes.com
“I visited Kate for three years for aromatherapy massage. As if she sensed it Kate’s’ texts or e-mails to say ‘Hello’, always came at the time when I felt that I had ‘no time’. Time would then be found and a visit made. When I found out that I was pregnant of course I went to see Kate. As always she listened when I arrived and she treated me depending on how I was feeling and at what stage of pregnancy I was in. Kate gave me treatments on my feet, back and neck massages, (all areas covered for the pregnancy aches!). I had not had my feet massaged before and I was slightly wary. However, during one of my first treatments Kate with ‘Hands On’ my feet touched the part associated with the uterus and she said, ‘Oh Hello’ and then explained that my baby was having a wriggle around. Whilst I never admitted this to Kate at the time she didn’t need to tell me as I had felt my baby move at the same time! I was convinced! Kate always said, ‘Hello’ to my baby with palms on my tummy and would say that, ‘He’s very chilled’. This was echoed over and over by the Medical staff during my labour and even now by everyone he meets. Kate’s’ support went home with me too in the form of her ‘miracle’ tummy cream. I am prone to stretch marks and was afraid that I would be the first to ruin Kate’s’ fabulous record for warding off stretch marks. I expanded and expanded but not a blemish! I have now moved from London and miss Kate. I am sure her post-natal therapy is one not to be missed!”
Liz Taylor
Restaurant Manager
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Kate from Hands-on for over 10 years. She first treated me when I was newly pregnant in 1997. Her caring counsel, aromatic oils and wonderful hands made it possible for me to navigate a highly pressured City job during the 1998 Russian Crisis and a totally unexpected pregnancy. I have since come to rely on Kate’s regular treatments as a place where, not only are my neck and shoulders are returned to some semblance of physical normality, but also a place where my mind can be stilled, my life steadied and my feet grounded. Her gentle guidance, firm hands and good humour are irreplaceable to me now, she has seen me though sports injury’s of every conceivable nature, brought be back from debilitating back–pain, a divorce, 3 job changes and the trials of parenting. I am extremely grateful to Kate and for my monthly slice of purple-Hands-on-heaven without which I could not to live and love the way I want to – at 100 miles an hour.”
Tracy Frampton
Director, Fixed Income Sales
“A desk job has contributed to me carrying tension in my upper back and neck, Kate’s massage breaks down the knots and I always feel relaxed yet invigorated after a treatment; Kate is extremely communicative and friendly.”
Ian Murray
Head of Finance, Rail Safety and Standards Board
“A friend told me that Kate had ‘healing hands’ and that whatever the source of the condition I was suffering from, she would be able to help me. That friend was right. Kate has an immense skill and huge warmth and empathy for her clients. It is hard to imagine anyone not benefiting from a session with her.”
N. Pryor
Solicitor
“Kate helps me re-balance my life every visit. She chats when you’re chatty, offers quiet relaxation when you’re not. I’m always humming a tune when I leave. Good for mind and body, that’s Kate.”
Max Dolding
www.maxdas.com
“Healed, healthy and happy – that’s what I feel after a treatment at Hands-on. I see Kate to help prevent tennis injuries and to deal with life’s stresses and strains. I wouldn’t be without it.”
Claire Sawford
PR and marketing consultant
“Total de-stressing. Kate always manages to find the perfect combination of oils, massage and a sympathetic ear.”
Caroline Brewester
Food writer
“After a treatment with Kate , I feel ready to face the world again. Not a luxury, a necessity.”
Christine Hansen
Calyon Corporate & Investment Banking
“Massage Goddess.”
Bea Vo
www.beasofbloomsbury.com
mobile: 07956 418514
email: hands-on@clara.co.uk