Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."   Leo Buscaglia<o:p>

Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit my website. My name is Sarah owner of Thyme To Relax and my aim is to work with you in order to provide a unique treatment for you, to help you to achieve balance in your life.as a whole. Whether it be to aid relaxation from the stress of today's hectic lifestyle, relieving tired aching muscles, relieving depression, treating specific medical conditions or simply having time for yourself.

I have undergone extensive training not only in massage, but also anatomy and physiology, and general health. I am a registered member of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council and of Oxford Natural Therapists Association.

What is Holistic & Therapeutic Massage?

People often ask me what the difference is between a normal massage treatment and an holistic and therapeutic treatment. 

I find the best way to explain is  to look at the meaning of holistic and therapeutic.

Holistic means 'whole' in ancient Greek . So this form of massage deals with you as a 'whole'.  It is not just looking to treat the symptoms, but to establish the cause, whether it be internal or external. The aim is to re-balance the body so it achieves homeostasis or balance.

Therapeutic means to treat or attend in Greek , the results of which are judged to be desirable and beneficial.

The massage treatment I offer therefore is tailored to you as a whole being not just simply you as a component of parts. I take the time to understand you, your lifestyle and your needs and together we agree the best treatment for you.