Herne Hill Massage is the private practice of Helena Znak, a fully qualifies and insured massage therapist who specialises in chronic pain management through tailored massage therapy. The practice offers a variety of body treatment including deep tissue, sports and relaxing massage.
Helena Znak holds a level 5 diploma in Clinical and Remedial sports massage alongside additional education around treatments for chronic pain. She is a professional member of Sports Therapy Association.
'I believe in offering a holistic and individualised approach to each client and their body's unique set of needs. With a background as health professional, I have a wealth of of experience tuning into my client's issues with a great emphaty.
Whether injury, ongoing aches and pains or emotional stress, I use combination of consultation, postural analysis and body work to look at the whole person, which can often lead the client to discovering a real core of the problem.
My intention is that my clients feel immediate benefit from my work, but also the have choice to maintain these benefits in an ongoing way. The journey to recovery can require certain life style adjustments, so I support each client's treatment with advice either on strengthening or stretching exercises, emotional or practical resources to promote and maintain the impact of treatment beyond the treatment room.
With full focus and deduction to each client I aim to offer support to move towards wellbeing. I see massage as a great investment in long term health. Its no longer seen as indulgent, but rather preservation of mind and body.
You are welcome to message me with any queries around my approach and treatment.
Life is good with massage
Therapeutic Sports Massage
Our therapeutic sports massage treatments are specifically designed to alleviate chronic tension and stress in soft tissue resulting from persistent issues or injuries. By combining advanced massage techniques with personalized advice on lifestyle adjustments, we aim to support your recovery and help prevent future injuries.
Deep Tissue Massage
Through deep tissue massage we focus on realigning deep layers of muscle and connective tissue. It is especially effective for chronic aches and pains and a specific nagging problem area. General massage strokes are used in a much slower, deeper and focused way in order to reach the sub-layers of muscles and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles).
When there is chronic muscle tension or an injury, often bands of painful rigid tissue forms in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limit movement and cause inflammation. Through massage and after care I will support you to release the tension and prevent its return with aftercare.
Kinesiology Taping
In addition to massage, I offer kinesiology taping. This technique can provide support for weak or injured muscles without affecting their normal range of movement and it can support muscles that are tight or overused allowing them to relax. It can be beneficial in any stage of recovery and is available as a standalone treatment, or in conjunction with massage for best results.
Relaxing Massage
I support clients to unwind through relaxation massage. This is a gentle nurturing massage that aims to calm your nervous system, release general muscle tension and bring a state of deep relaxation. As a therapist, I use light, flowing strokes and the treatment is carried out in my serene treatment room in suburban Herne Hill.
This treatment is for you if you want to improve on self care, relieve physical or mental stress, or simply just to unwind.
Herne Hill Massage
London
SE24