Helping you find peace in body and mind.
Thankyou for visiting my website. If you're looking for support to relax and strengthen your body then massage therapy and reflexology can really help you. Massage therapy can greatly reduce all sorts of body pain.
Counselling is available in my treatment room via Positive Routes for Wellbeing counselling agency. Here we can look at issues which you are finding a burden, or patterns of thinking which may be holding you back.
If you are looking to relax and unwind your mind then Reiki may be perfect for you.
My passion is to help people feel well and at peace in body and mind. Each time you come for a treatment I do my best to support your overall wellbeing. Please do take a look at what's available.....
HOLISTIC LIVING
Since starting up in 2005 I have worked to find ways of living that support our emotional body and our physical body. So that we can live in inner peace. Before that I had seven children and for quite a few of those years home educated them. We had many pets: horses, dogs and cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and fish. We grew our vegetables and lived in a simple way.
It has always felt as though holistic living is totally beautiful and I have boundless enthusiasm for sharing this.
All the treatments and therapies I offer share this underlying goal. They are always ways to bring you peace in body and mind.
At the end of the site there are some testimonials where clients have kindly shared their experience of the treatments offered.
SERVICES
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage Therapy is for deeply relaxing tight muscles and nerves to relieve pain and tension. Sometimes you may like a full body massage to ease all the sore spots, or sometimes it feels best to focus on a particular troublesome area. Although the root of tension can be in a surprisingly different part of the body. I like to identify and work on the whole system involved.
A particularly knotty area may need to be worked, then left to oxygenate before returning. We will always communicate together to make sure the massage is good with you and you are enjoying the benefit.
Over the 15 years of practicing I've had experience of massaging for sciatica,fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, arthritis, stroke, RSI, pregnancy, and many other conditions. I love the power of massage and therapeutic touch to relieve pain.
PLEASE SEE A FURTHER GUIDE TO TYPES OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE LISTED BELOW
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is the most relaxing treatment available. Something about resetting the feet seems to reset the rest of life as well! The Chinese meridian system used in their ancient healing methods says that all the bodies organs and functions are connected with the feet. So reflexology is a non invasive way of treating everything. The muscles, skeleton, tendons and nerves are relaxed and massaged from your knees to the tips of your toes. This helps with mobility and emotional issues alike.
REIKI
Reiki puts you in touch with your natural self. You can feel the energy of the universe which makes up all material and emotional existence. Many people feel tingling and see bright colours. They describe feeling as though they have been away to a different place.To feel your natural peace is very reassuring. It is always there for you even when life seems overwhelming. Returning to peace gives you a chance to see things in a wider perspective.
For the last few years I have been teaching my personal Reiki course, "The Reiki Way". This is now on YouTube, as well as tons of videos for experiencing Reiki, peace, calm and acceptance.See the video examples below or visit "Feel Well with Fiona" on YouTube if you're interested 😀
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE
Aromatherapy massage is soothing and gentle. Long sweeping strokes calm the body and the nervous system. Aromatherapy oils help in the relaxation too. A perfect treat when life is feeling a bit pressurised.
YOGA
One on one yoga sessions are tailored to suit your body. We spend time with our inner being, watch our breath, and move in asana practice which feels suited to your personal needs.
Although my yoga teacher training has not been as extensive as some, and there's also wonderful yoga available on the Internet (Yoga With Adriene), still the chance to interact in person and have a session aimed at your particular needs can be helpful. Also I've been studying the ancient yoga/ Buddhist texts for several years and feel deeply drawn to them. This philosophy inspires each session I give and I hope makes this non-judgemental, unconditionally loving and deep self worthy attitude available to you in your daily life.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE, TYPES OF TREATMENT AVAILABLE
As well as the popular FULL BODY MASSAGE, you may also wish to consider the following alternatives:
UPPER BODY MASSAGE This gets to the root of shoulder, neck, head or arm pain. A dedicated hour for your shoulder blades, rotator cuffs, shoulders and upper arms, elbows, forearms and hands. Then your intercostal muscles and your neck. We work on the areas specific to you, following the muscle tension where it leads.
LOWER BODY MASSAGE For sciatica, lower back, leg and foot pain. We work your lower back and glute muscles, then your IT band, hamstrings, calves, quads, knees, shins, ankles and feet. Tight tendons in your knees and feet can feel wonderful when released. Sometimes the IT band (outer upper leg) is holding a lot of pain. The massage is adapted to be specific for you.UPPER BODY, HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS This is tailored to help with stress you may be carrying. It gets between your shoulder blades, up your neck and upper arms and ends with a dreamy scalp massage adapted from Indian Head Massage.
10 DAY INTENSIVE MASSAGE The Aruvedic tradition in India is to have a course of 10 daily massages, which I have given a number of times and have tried myself. It seems to produce a more permanent reduction in body pain and to be particularly suitable for people with long term chronic pain. If you would like to try this, I'm offering 10 treatments for the price of 8.
COUNSELLING
I've recently qualified in Humanistic Counselling (level 5 diploma) and details are available on request
OPENING HOURS AND CONTACT
Come visit, or I'll come to you if you live locally. Distance counselling and Reiki also available. 22 Mountbatten Court, Ensign Way, Littlehampton BN17 6RD phone 07456427172 fionadhowells@gmail.com Please phone, text or email me to get in contact, it will be lovely to have a chat and see what I could do for you 😊
Treatment hours flexible as I work from home. Weekends and evenings often available.
PRICES
Massage treatments cost £60 for an hour. All other treatments are £50 for an hour. If you have a mix of treatments or a longer time the cost is adjusted appropriately. If you have a batch of 6 weekly treatments you are only charged for 5.
There is a £10 charge for call out treatments in the local area.
If you have body pain and are in need of a therapeutic massage and are not in a position to afford the fees, then the reduced cost of £40 per hour is available for you.
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QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE
For Massage therapy and Aromatherapy I have level 3 diplomas and advanced level 3 diplomas. Also level 3 diplomas in Indian Head Massage and Anatomy and Physiology. I also took a course in Osteopathic massage. For reflexology I have level 3 diploma and advanced level 3 diploma. For Reiki I have Reiki Master level, Karuna Reiki, Munai Ki, and a level 3 diploma. For counselling I have a level 3 diploma in counselling for stress, certificate in ACT therapy, level 4 certificate in Counselling Skills and currently studying a BA in Humanistic Counselling. For yoga I have the 200 hour teacher training certificate. I'm a fully insured member of the FHT, Federation of Holistic Therapists. I also have an honours degree in Classics.
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GET IN TOUCH
Please contact me by phone (07456427172), text, or email (fionadhowells@gmail.com) IF YOU USE THE FORM BELOW I CANT GET BACK TO YOU AS THIS SERVICE IS CHARGED HIGH RATES.
22 Mountbatten Court, Ensign Way, Littlehampton BN17 6RD
07456427172
TESTIMONIALS
Massage therapy
I have been seeing Fiona for about 6 years now and can honestly say she is without doubt the best massage therapist. She has an absolute knack of finding the knots of tension and getting rid of them. She is also a very calm lovely lady and I really enjoy my time with her. Highly recommended.
Massage therapy
I have been coming to Fiona for massages for about 18 months. I can highly recommend her as a massage therapist. She is very thorough and treats you in a holistic way so finds out where all the areas of tension are in your body. I have travelled extensively so have had the luxury of experiencing massages in many different countries. Hers are the best I've had outside of Asia. Well worth every penny!
Yoga
"Fiona's guided instruction in the philosophy and practice of yoga helps you to work towards peace of body and mind. Her broad knowledge and understanding of students needs provide stimulating yet relaxing sessions leaving you with a marvellous sense of well - being. Highly recommended "
The Reiki Way
"I have just completed a six week course on Reiki with Fiona. This course was very enlightening and Fiona explained the principles of Reiki with great clarity. Her wisdom, knowledge and enthusiasm has given me a great understanding of this way of healing and the interest to continue within my daily life. Thankyou."
Massage therapy
Best massages! Very good value for money! Always flexible! Highly recommended! Also a lovely lady 🙂
Mindfulness Counselling
Fiona is an incredible therapist. When I first went to see her for counselling I was at the lowest point that I ever had been in my life. A long term relationship that I had expected to be in for the rest of my life had ended suddenly. I couldn't eat or sleep and I couldn't imagine what it would possibly be like to feel any better. Despite this, after my first session with Fiona I left feeling calm and uplifted. Of course, it took many more sessions with her before I was truly healed but throughout that time of my life I always knew I could get in touch with her and she would be there when I needed her.Fiona has an absolute gift for soothing, calming and helping her clients see that there IS a way through no matter how dire the circumstances. Whenever I met with her I felt truly understood and cared for. Without fail I left my sessions with her feeling vastly better than when I went in. One of the things I had to deal with at that time of my life was uncertainty about the future. Fiona supported me through making many choices and helped me do this in a way which, I can honestly say, completely removed the burden of stress from me.Fiona was absolutely key to my recovery. She gradually helped me to see more and more glimmers of light and to use my experiences to grow stronger. Writing this makes me smile as I think of the way in which she guided me to see things in a far more positive way. She is truly gifted in what she does and I feel so lucky to have experienced her therapy.
Massage therapy
Excellent therapist really helped both myself and my partner with neck, shoulder and back problems. Really good value for money and highly recommended.
Reflexology
I made an appointment with Fiona for reflexology after a nasty bout of pneumonia. The hour with her is something I look forward to the entire week! Fiona is a wonderful therapist - calm and soothing. I leave feeling deeply relaxed and with renewed energy.
ACT THERAPY
I have suffered with anxiety and depression for a very long time, so I was referred for an 8 hour ACT therapy course with Fiona. Having tried alternative methods of coping strategies, prescribed medicines and exploring religion, I found nothing really helped me in the way ACT therapy has.
During the course, we covered various techniques around understanding and accepting my negative thoughts and emotions and how I can practically apply new strategies and tools to my everyday life.
The course also included creating sustainable short, medium and long term goals for myself and already I am extremely pleased with myself for the progress i've made.
Fiona has such a warm, friendly personality so I didn't feel uncomfortable sharing with her and she delivered the course with such professionalism and courtesy and always followed up our calls with a useful email summary.
I practice my techniques that work for me every day and im starting to feel better and see positive results so I would definitely recommend this to anyone going through a difficult time.
The Reiki Way
Reiki is the gift that keeps on giving. I am still in awe of its magnitude. And very much humbled in my divine truth. Today it's helped another two light workers on the path, learning so much more than the mind could ever have imagined. I have directed them to the reiki way channel and all are blessed, thank you, having beautiful insight every day.
Massage Therapy
I have been seeing Fiona for over 5 years now. I have always struggled with back and shoulder issues. I have also moved a lot for work so each time I need to find a new place to get regular massage. I was so impressed with Fiona’s work from the start. Her ability to identify and treat areas is as good as I have ever found. Sadly, I live an hour’s drive from Fiona these days. However, that does not stop me turning to her when I am in a lot of discomfort, and I need that very deep tissue massage. My daughter has also visited Fiona with great results. I cannot recommend Fiona enough.David O 58 yrs. old long term back sufferer.