Massage
My massage practise is rooted in the belief that we can support the body’s inherent self-healing and regenerative capacities by unravelling habitual tension patterns and soothing a freyed nervous system. I offer a grounding fusion of Thai/Yoga massage and oils-based deep tissue work, designed to support your body through times of change, fatigue, and transition. Whether you're feeling depleted, tense or simply in need of deep rest, my aim is to create space for you to reconnect with yourself.
This work draws from a blend of yoga-inspired stretches, acupressure, gentle rocking, static compression, and flowing effleurage. I focus on the areas most commonly affected by contemporary life, especially the back, shoulders, hips and feet, offering both support and release.
Massage takes place on a futon-style massage mat on the floor, allowing me to safely use my body weight to match your preferred pressure. I often begin with work through clothing along the Thai energy lines (sen lines), before integrating oil-based techniques on the upper body for deeper tension release.
My background spans contemporary dance, yoga and myofascial release before training in Yoga Fusion massage, abdominal massage and lymphatic drainage with the wonderful Spike Warwick in 2018. I bring this embodied understanding into every session with an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the living intelligence of the body, I work to create a harmonious flow of energy through the tissues and systems, supporting not just physical wellbeing but a sense of ease and wholeness.
Through my continuing passion for kinesiology I hope to nurture true embodiment where clients are relieved of held tensions and congestion, coming away with a tangible freedom of movement within mind and body.
I work from the therapy rooms at Yogahome - Stoke Newington, my home beside Newington Green or can travel to you.
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"Joelle has a way of holding space that feels both deeply intuitive and incredibly skilled. I came to her feeling heavy and disconnected from my body, physically tense and emotionally drained. After our session I felt a calm I hadn’t felt in months. It was like my body remembered itself. Her touch is profound, grounding and full of care." Lucy.