Plumpton Green · East Sussex
Holistic &
Sports massage
Bespoke holistic & sports massage therapy with Caroline Hoy — helping you move, relax and recover, one session at a time.
FHT registered & insured
Experience
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A little bit about me…
Fifteen years of NHS-trained understanding of the body
After completing a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography I spent 15 years working in the NHS performing X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans and mammograms. This professional experience has given me extremely in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. I understand the body and enjoy working with people.
Massage is not just about the techniques you use but having the knowledge to apply those techniques to the exact area that needs treatment. It’s less about pressure and more about specificity. Each treatment is bespoke to your needs, drawing from all of the disciplines I practise. No two treatments are the same — and advice on aftercare and home stretching routines is always given.
- Level 3 diploma — Holistic massage
- Level 3 diploma — Sports massage
- Level 3 diploma — Anatomy and Physiology
- Thai Table Top, Hot Stone massage & Pregnancy massage
“Your body is the greatest instrument you have, treat it well…”
What I offer
Services & Prices
Every treatment is tailored to you. As a guide, oil-based and hands-on treatments are priced as follows — get in touch to discuss what's right for your needs.
Traditional Swedish / Holistic
Relaxing, flowing strokes for whole-body wellbeing.
Sports Massage
Dynamic, targeted work for muscular issues & performance.
Hot Stone
Heated basalt stones for deeply calming muscle relief.
Facial Massage
Nurturing face & scalp work to calm tension and ease headaches.
Thai Tabletop
Clothed acupressure and stretching, fully tailored.
Pregnancy Massage
Slow, nurturing side-lying massage for expectant mums.
In-Chair Workplace
Seated, fully clothed massage for busy workplaces.
Where you'll be treated
The Treatment Room
A calm, private space designed to help you switch off from the moment you arrive.
Relax & restore
Holistic Massage
This style looks at the body as a whole and aims to provide overall benefit to both the muscular and nervous systems. Treatments are more relaxing and have a more flowing nature to the massage strokes. This can include both Swedish massage techniques and deep tissue massage.
Clients will usually undress but keep their knickers/underpants/boxers on and be covered neck to feet by blankets. Only the area of the body being treated is uncovered at each time. Oil is used on the client’s skin.
Swedish massage uses long, flowing strokes and rhythmic tapping (known as Tapotement) to calm the nervous system, promote circulation, reduce stress and aid sleep.
Deep tissue massage aims to target the deeper muscles and release muscle tension. The strokes are slow and firm. Specific areas may require pressure to targeted areas to break down muscular knots or adhesions — great for addressing postural issues, e.g. desk workers, and for those with chronic muscular pain, e.g. fibromyalgia.
Perform & recover
Sports Massage
Sports massage is not only of benefit to sports people. This style aims to remedy specific muscular issues. The massage strokes are performed in a more dynamic way and there is more communication between client and therapist, as you may be required to move into various positions to allow me to target specific muscles. This will include stretches to muscles also.
Due to the dynamic nature of this style, clients will wear shorts to enable leg stretches to be performed whilst maintaining your modesty. You may need to lie on your back, front and side during the treatment. Oil, lotion or wax will be used on the client’s skin depending on the level of grip required by the therapist. Techniques used will vary for pre-event, maintenance or post-event treatments.
Deep warmth
Hot Stone Massage
This treatment involves using heated basalt stones, held in the therapist’s hands, to massage the client’s skin. The heat allows the muscles to relax and provides a deeply calming experience. Oil is used on the client’s skin. Clients will wear underwear and be covered with blankets, as in holistic massage.
Nurture & calm
Facial Massage
Massage of the face and head is deeply nurturing and induces great calm. Upward sweeping strokes and acupressure to the face stimulate blood flow and plump up fine lines, while gentle strokes under the eyes help drain away puffiness.
Vitamin E-rich oil nourishes the skin, and acupressure to the scalp, forehead and base of skull calms tension and can help with headaches. This can be booked as a stand-alone treatment or included as part of a 30, 60 or 90 minute session alongside any other massage.
Stretch & release
Thai Tabletop
Thai tabletop is a gentler version of the floor-based Thai massage. The therapist uses palms to apply acupressure to Sen lines along the body. The client is then assisted into stretches of the legs, calves, arms and torso, with acupressure to the head and scalp included. The depth of stretch is tailored to your level of flexibility, and the therapist may kneel on the massage table next to you to perform some of the stretches.
Clients remain fully clothed and no oil is used. This can be performed as a stand-alone treatment or incorporated into other treatments.
Nurture & support
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage is suitable once you have passed the first trimester and have been assessed as having a low-risk pregnancy. The massage is performed with the client lying on their side, supported by pillows between the knees, under the bump and so on. This treatment is slow, relaxing and deeply nurturing.
Using the side-lying position, I can still provide good pressure to the muscles that run parallel to the spine and into the lower back, which often get tired during pregnancy. Legs, calves and feet are all treated. No treatment is performed on the baby bump — this area is safely avoided throughout. Halfway through the treatment I will assist you to turn and lie on the other side to complete the massage. Head and face massage can be included depending on your preference.
Clients will wear underwear/knickers and be covered with blankets. Only the area being worked on will be uncovered at any one time.
For your team
In-Chair Workplace Massage
Workplace massage is performed in a specially designed chair with the client fully dressed — no oil is used. Massage strokes are applied through clothing to areas known to experience fatigue associated with desk posture, e.g. upper back, neck and forearms. Stretches are performed to address problems related to seated posture.
Great for the health and wellbeing of your staff — get in touch to discuss workplace bookings.
Make it yours
Further Details
I don’t have a prescriptive list of treatments that you need to choose from. You can combine whatever styles of treatment or areas of the body that you wish — for example, a sports treatment to your legs plus a facial massage. Please bear in mind: the more deep work / muscular release needed, the smaller the body area that can be covered in a given time. For relaxation purposes we can cover more body area in less time.
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What Clients Say
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
- Underwear MUST be worn by all clients for all treatments.
- If in doubt please bring shorts with you, or loose elasticated-waist trousers / jogging bottoms / PJs.
- You will only need to undress as far as you are comfortable — I can work through clothes and adapt to your needs. The important thing is that you feel safe, comfortable and not self-conscious.
- If you need to turn over on the massage table, I hold a blanket high up in front of me as a screen to maintain your privacy.
- While you are getting undressed/dressed I will leave the room to allow you to do this in private.
- Please let me know of any current/ongoing medical conditions when you book an appointment, in case I need to ask you to obtain permission from your GP prior to treatment.
- Please let me know about allergies at time of booking, in case I need to adjust the room set-up, e.g. oil diffusers or type of massage oil.
- Pregnancy status, how many weeks, estimated due date and risk level as assessed by your midwife will need to be provided on the consultation form we complete.
- All new clients must complete a consultation/health history form at their initial appointment — please bring glasses if needed. Please arrive at your appointment time, but be advised 10 minutes is needed to complete this, so a 60 minute appointment will finish 70 minutes after the start time.
I do not have card facilities, so payment via cash or BACS transfer please.
Get in touch
Connect with Me!
Have a question or ready to book? I'd love to hear from you.
- Phone
- 07787 510247
- Location
- Plumpton Green, East Sussex