Massage

Massage is a deeply relaxing treatment that brings harmony and health to mind, body and spirit. Massage allows you to enter a deeply restorative state, thereby refreshing the mind, cleansing and energising the body and releasing tension held on both an emotional and physical level. Depending on your unique needs, your therapist will use a combination of techniques from their skill-set including deep tissue, energy work, Ayurveda, acupressure and remedial massage.

The Lotus Retreat offers a variety of massage treatments, from holistic massage to sports, remedial, Bruess, La Stone, pregnancy, deep tissue and Ayurvedic massage. Please read through the details below to find the treatment and therapist that is right for you. Lymphatic drainage massage and Ayurvedic Marma massage are also available but listed on separate pages.

Your first session will start with a detailed consultation that will enable your therapist to adapt the massage to your individual needs whether that be to reduce back pain, to rebalance emotionally or to enhance fertility.

Practitioners

Carrie Rossiter (holistic, marma and lymphatic massage)

Carrie has 20 years experience in the field of massage and has trained in both London and India. Her massages are deeply restorative and highly therapeutic. Holistic massage uses a combination of Swedish massage, Tibetan Ocean massage, acupressure and energy work depending on your unique needs. Carrie works very intuitively to bring healing on a physical and emotional level.

For bookings please contact Carrie by email carrie@thelotusretreat.com or by phone on 07940 542181.

Treatment Price: £60.00 (1hr) £85.00 (1.5hrs)

Please note that 24 hours notice is required for all cancellations otherwise treatments are chargeable.

Monika Becker BSYA (Cur Hyp) (Kin) (bruess massage)

Bruess massage is a powerful form of massage developed in Germany. This deeply detoxifies on both a physical and emotional level. Silk paper is used in combination with infused oils to draw out impurities. This treatment is 45 minutes long.

Born in Munich, Monika moved to England in 2002. Monika's German professional qualification is as a 'heilpraktikerin' - a highly respected form of natural 'holistic practitioner' whose training involved three years of medical study combined with in depth study in various alternative therapies.

As well as being a highly experienced masseur, Monika is qualified in acupuncture, Reiki, kinesiology and Dorn therapy - a gentle form of chiropractic.     

For bookings, please contact Monika by email contact@monikabecker.co.uk or by phone on 07742 982757. 

Treatment Price: £45.00 (45 minutes)

Nicola Tew (holistic massage and Indian Head)

Nicola has lived in Faringdon since 2003. She began the journey of holistic practices back in 2013 when she completed her British wheel of Yoga foundation course, 'A journey through the chakras'. She then went on to train as a Relax Kids teacher - offering relaxation and mindfulness to help decrease stress and anxiety in children.

in 2018 Nicky qualified in Reiki, Reflexology and Holistic Massage. She enjoys using massage to reduce stress and anxiety and help those suffering form muscular tension.

For bookings, please contact tewnicky@yahoo.co.uk.

Treatment Price: £50.00 (1hr)

£75 (1.5 hrs)

Anita Borcsek (Holistic / Aromatherapy / Facials / Hot Stone / Indian Head)

Anita has over twenty years of hands-on experience in massage, body treatments, and skincare. Before moving to the UK in 2000, she ran her own holistic practice in Hungary.

Anita’s treatments combine techniques such as Swedish massage, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, facial, trigger point therapy, and hot stone massage to create deeply relaxing, personalised sessions. Each session is designed to ease tension, restore balance, and create a sense of calm and renewal.

Anita offers full-body massages as well as focused treatments for the upper back, shoulders, décolletage, neck, face, and scalp. A facial can be included to enhance the session, leaving skin and body feeling refreshed and nurtured.

She is also a Theta Healing, Belief Coding, and HeartMath facilitator, and is currently training in breathwork..

To book please email aborcsek@gmail.com or call/text on 07401 462086.

Treatment prices: £35 (30 mins)
£60 (60 mins)