Soon after my first massage with Paola Bassanese I found my skeptical self wondering if maybe there was such a thing as ‘healing hands’ after all. Busy Londoners who like to see results and who are in need of a bodily reminder that less can definitely mean more should definitely consider squeezing an hour or [...]
by Paola Bassanese In autumn, it is essential to boost your immune system to prevent falling ill as the weather gets colder. The tendency is to go into an hybernation phase and we all want to become couch potatoes gorging on comfort food. Although this is all very tempting, our priority should be to keep [...]
Currently investigating the links between inflammation and oedema (swelling/water retention) in clients presenting for manual lymphatic drainage treatments. Data is being collected and analysed to evaluate trends and courses of action to ease symptoms which can range to discomfort to pain (in the case of lipoedema). Some interesting interim results being found, more research and [...]
By Paola Bassanese In the last few weeks I have been focusing on manual lymphatic drainage and thanks to a special offer through Living Social I am spreading the word about the benefits of this powerful yet gentle technique to new clients. Many haven’t heard of manual lymphatic drainage before and some were confused about [...]
Human bodies are built to adapt to external environments and seasons. Massage can support our bodies during the transition from one season to the next.
