Ease, restore, rediscover movement
‘My mission is to provide exceptional soft tissue therapy, tailored to the individual needs of each client. Through skilled assessment, hands-on treatment, and personalised self-care, I strive to enhance my clients' overall well-being and movement to help them enjoy the things that matter the most’
Hello! I’m Kathryn...
As a Soft Tissue Therapist, I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals experiencing minor and chronic musculoskeletal injuries or pain. My approach is also ideal for anyone looking to move with greater ease or reduce tension. I utilise a combination of advanced clinical and sports massage techniques, honed through training with the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) and the Jing Institute of Massage and Complementary Medicine.
In addition to my expertise in sports and clinical massage, I am also trained in pregnancy massage and hot stone therapy through the Jing Institute.
I am fully insured, a Member of the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage (ISRM), hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate, a BTEC L5 Professional Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy and a BTEC Professional Diploma in Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage. I have also undertaken further training in Mental Health specifically for developed Massage Therapists.
Before embarking on my journey as a Soft Tissue Therapist, I was a Nursery Nurse for many years, working with children with additional needs and supporting vulnerable families. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of care and compassion, which I bring into my therapy practice.
As a mother of two young adults, I understand the demands of a busy life and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance. Outside of my work, I enjoy photography, long distance and trail running, cycling, yoga and generally spending time in the great outdoors.
Discover the Benefits of Soft Tissue Therapy and Advanced Clinical Massage...
Struggling with Musculoskeletal Pain, Discomfort or a ‘Niggle’?
Are you having trouble with daily tasks like putting your shoes and socks on, turning your head while driving, or reaching up to a shelf?
Perhaps you’re feeling sore after a workout or training run, uncomfortable during pregnancy, or living with a chronic pain condition.
Whatever your concern, my soft tissue therapy and advanced clinical massage treatments are here to help you find relief and move with greater ease. They can also assist in reducing life’s day to day stresses.
What I Offer:
- Personalised Treatments: Each session begins with a thorough consultation and assessment of your range of movement to create a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
- Variety of Techniques: I use a blend of hot stone therapy, fascial release, trigger point therapy, general soft tissue massage and stretching.
- Self- Care: Post-treatment, I provide after-care suggestions, including stretching, strengthening, mobility exercises or well-being suggestions to maintain progress between sessions
- Pregnancy Massage: Tailored to assist pregnancy-related discomforts.
- Sports Maintenance: Regular treatments and pre/post event massage for individuals training for sporting events and challenges throughout the year
Some examples of conditions I can help you with: Lower back, neck and shoulder pain, tendinopathies, strains, sprains and sports injuries, pregnancy-related conditions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow, chronic stress or pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Get in Touch Today: Whether you are dealing with pain, preparing for a sporting event, feeling a little uncomfortable during pregnancy or would simply like to enhance your overall well-being, my tailored treatments can help.
Services and Rates
Pre or Post Event Massage
About the treatment
Targetted treatments specific to the requirements of the sport.
Pre event massage: Prepares the joints, tissues and mind for optimal performance.
Post event massage: Relaxes the nervous system, helps prevent post event soreness and aids range of movement.
Both treatments avoid deeper, prolonged soft tissue work to align with event timing.
duration and rates
30 minutes - £30
Soft Tissue Therapy
About the treatment
Combines Sports and Remedial Massage with advanced clinical, hot stones and stretching techniques to target individual needs. Whether you’re an athlete looking to enhance your training, someone seeking pain-free movement, or you simply would like to manage daily stress, tailored treatments can help.
Duration and Rates
45 minutes - £45
First appointments and 60 minutes - £55
75 minutes - £60
Pregnancy Massage
About the treatment
Specialised treatments to help expectant mothers manage common pregnancy-related aches, pains, and conditions. These nurturing sessions offer not only physical relief but also a calm space for you to relax and focus on yourself.
Duration and rates
60 minutes - £55
75 minutes - £60
Press Pause and Restore: Treatments for parents and carers of children with additional needs...
As well as being a Soft Tissue Therapist, I am also the parent of a young adult with Autism (sharing with permission).
I was a Nursery Nurse for nearly 30 years before changing career. Many of my years in childcare were spent working with children with additional needs and their families.
Through personal and professional experience, I understand the importance of parents and carers of children with additional needs looking after their own physical health and well-being - I take my own ‘time out’ by running and regularly having my own massages.
Creating bespoke well-being treatments for other parents and carers was one of my main missions when I first qualified. This vision, combined with further training led to the development of my Press Pause and Restore sessions - specifically created for those that care for others.
How treatments could help you:
- A longer consultation can help identify your own goals plus any areas of pain, discomfort or stress that you might like to address as a parent or carer of a child with additional needs. Goals can range from relieving back stiffness from lifting or carrying, reducing tension through your neck and shoulders, to generally reducing your stress levels. These goals inform an appropriate and bespoke treatment plan.
- Targeted treatments (that can include the use of heated stones) can assist your nervous system, helping it to switch to ‘rest’ mode, relieving tension in the tissues and providing a sense of relaxation.
- Individual self-care suggestions such as gentle stretches, mobility exercises or breathing techniques can allow you to work on goals at home (whenever you are able to).
- Additional time booked either side of your appointment means you really can take your time and prioritise YOU. No rush.
My offer to you...
I offer you a welcoming, quiet, comfortable, non-judgemental and supportive environment to take some time out for yourself whenever you can. I genuinely understand that things can change quickly within your day - I offer flexibility should you need to change your appointment.
I aim to make Press Pause and Restore treatments as affordable as possible and therefore offer a discount on this particular treatment. Please do get in touch if you would like to know more - I would be happy to chat with you.
Ease, restore, rediscover movement
Location
Southcote Lane, Reading, RG30 3AG
(Full address provided on confirmation of booking)
Contact
To book a free discovery call or to make an initial appointment, please call the number below or email me.
0785 9044550
km.softtissuetherapist@outlook.com
www.facebook.com/KathrynMitchell.Massage
Reviews and Recommendations...
’My 16 year old daughter has been seeing Kathryn since July for an ongoing problem in her hip. Kathryn’s therapy studio is very welcoming and relaxing and she instantly makes you feel at ease. Her advice is well researched and relevant. The massages she has carried out on my daughter have helped both her hip pain and referred pain in her back and knee. This has had a positive effect on her overall well-being. I would wholeheartedly recommend her practice to others.’
‘I started working with Kathryn after increasing my weekly running miles and I began to feel IT band issues, plus heavy and sore in my legs. Each session with Kathryn reduced the soreness and improved my mobility. Additionally, she was also able to provide many stretching exercises to continue to recovery at home. Kathryn is an extremely knowledgeable and pleasant person who can share a huge amount of guidance on how to improve and prevent future niggles.’
‘Just had my first pregnancy massage and will definitely be booking another one before baby is due to arrive. Extremely relaxing and has helped me to position myself when I go to bed to help me be more comfortable, would highly recommend Kathryn’
‘I went to see Kathryn with a lot of complex needs....she was fully attentive ...giving me an amazing deep tissue massage as well as exercises I can do at home. After a few months I found I was more flexible and my posture was improving!’
