Information for your first visit

COVID-19 protocols will be emailed to you prior to your appointment.

Appointments:

My main treatment room is now in Newton Poppleford where you can see me  Wednesday to Saturday.

Location:

Pebble Brook Clinic, Woodleys Drive, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, EX10 0BJ

Dedicated parking spaces for you are opposite the clinic entrance.

Once you have turned at Woodleys Joinery entrance, keep driving following the Pebble Brook Clinic signs around to your right. You will then see us on your far left in the corner.

The clinic is all on the ground floor with a reception/waiting area as soon as you enter the building.

On Mondays I am now located at

The Essential Therapies Studio
33 High Street
Sidmouth
EX10 8LN

Above Potburys furniture shop, next to the Cornish Bakery.

The door will be open for you to come up to the 2nd floor.

There is a waiting area at the top of the stairs and WC to your right.

Payment:

Appointment fees are:

60 mins £60
75 mins £75
90 mins £90

Payable via cash, cheque or BACS

Sorry I am unable to accept card payments at present.

Treatments are booked via time not by treatment type.

Each treatment is unique to you and your needs on the day.

I use a variety of techniques to provide you with the treatment that you want. If you don’t know what you want, don’t worry, you’re in experienced hands and I soon get a sense of what you and your body are communicating to me.

Cancellations/Rescheduling

I understand life can sometimes get in the way of keeping an appointment.  If you must cancel, please do so at least 24 hours before the starting time of your appointment and 72 hours before for Monday appointments to ensure availability for other clients.

Appointment times are reserved for you – missed appointments without appropriate notice will incur a fee

For your first session:

  1. Please refrain from using any oils/creams/lotions/sun screen on your skin if possible as these products make it difficult to maintain good contact during your treatment.
  2. Ladies, don’t feel obliged to shave your legs – it really doesn’t matter to me.
  3. During massage treatments you are draped with towels and I only uncover the area I am working on.  You will keep underwear on, however please don’t wear your best underwear just in case any massage oil accidentally seeps onto it.
  4. MFR sessions are usually done in both bra and briefs and like massage you will be draped with towels. Some people prefer to wear a well fitted or sports bra with loose fitted shorts and not to have towels. It is entirely up to you and not a requirement.

Communication:

Your experience is as important to me as it is to you please communicate freely with me at any time during the session.  Eg. If you are too hot/cold, if you need the bathroom, more water, if the pressure is not perfect for you etc.

During MFR session we work more as a team to reach your goals and I will ask you to feel into your body to let me know any sensations you may be feeling.  It is quite common to feel the tissue melting like butter under my hands. You may also feel these sensations and others elsewhere in your body, this feedback and your ability to tune in makes the whole treatment even more effective.

Please see my frequently asked questions page for more information.  Or feel free to contact me prior to your appointment with any other questions you may have.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

About Me

Helen Watts Myofascial release, sports and remedial massage, Devon, UKHi, I’m Helen – a fully qualified Massage Therapist for over 17 years. I hold APNT Diplomas in Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Injury Massage, Remedial Massage, Swedish Massage and Integrated Myofascial Release Techniques.

What people are saying

Helen makes me feel that she really wants to help me and not once have I felt like just another client, not many people have this gift, but this together with her obvious skill and expertise has made such a difference.

Nick B

Many thanks for your expert care on Monday. I was expecting a good result and wasn’t disappointed. Very pleased and more than happy to recommend you, highly.

Dr R BardenLondon

An appointment with Helen should be a New Year’s Resolution for all.

Eric B

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