Complementary Therapy and Relaxation Page
UCLH, UCL, LSHTM and NHS
Hi everyone,
I am happy to announce availability of my new therapy service at 152 New cavendish Street W1W 6YL (just 5-10 minutes walk from UCLH, UCL and LSHTM). I provide weekly sports massage, body massage, acupressure massage, relaxation workshops and reflexology treatments for relaxation, stress relief, pain and injury support. This service is available to all staff and previous 52 Club members.
Therapies And Fee's*
| Therapy | 45 minutes | 1 hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sports massage | £40 | £45 |
| Body massage | £40 | £45 |
| Acupressure massage | £45 | £50 |
| Reflexology | £40 | £45 |
| Relaxation workshops | £35 | £40 |
Availability...
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10am – 9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am – 3pm |
| Friday | 10am – 8pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am – 4pm |
How To Use This Service…
Using this service is simple, just e-mail me at: chris_dfb@yahoo.com or text the appointment line on: 07785 187262 for more information or to arrange your first booking.
UCLH Blog
Lastest Update 26/07/17 Title: Relaxation Techniques From Zenergy Workshop
Exercise 1 - Tension - Release Exercise
- Put your arms out and make fists
- Make those fists and forearms increasingly tight for 10 seconds
- Relax and take 3 breaths
- Repeat x2
- Place hands on thighs with elbows bent
- Squeeze both arms into your sides, making it increasingly tighter for 10 seconds
- Relax and take 3 breaths
- Repeat x2
Exercise 2 - Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Place left hand on the centre of the chest
- Place right hand on the base of the abdomen
- Take 3 normal breaths and pay attention to which hand is rising and falling
- Now breathe normally for 2 minutes, with your chest remaining as still as possible and your abdomen rising and falling with each breath.
- This type of breathing will engage the diaphragm and encourage the mind and body to relax!
Exercise 3 - Basic Meditation Technique
- Sitting in a relaxed but upright position
- Bring hands in front of abdomen, Interlinking fingers and let thumbs touch each other
- Breathe naturally but encourage abdomen to rise and fall with your breathing (rather than your chest)
- Close your eyes, sit and breathe comfortably for 5 minutes
- Keep your mind focused on how your hands are feeling, i.e. you might feel warmth or the pulsations of your circulation.
- If you find yourself getting distracted with mental chatter, return your attention back to your hands.
Therapist Bio
Chris Gibbs has been a massage therapist for 16 years. He spent the first 5 years of his career working alongside a medical osteopath, which helped him develop specialised massage skills to alleviate stress, pain and tension for people with sports injuries, stress and many common health conditions.
Chris has provided a staff massage service for NHS staff in Oxford hospitals for 4 years. He has also worked at UCLH for 3 years, providing specialist massage services for patients and staff at the Macmillan centre and in the main hospital. Please see below for testimonials.
Client Testimonials
‘I couldn't have coped without Chris's amazing support with my back problems. Very professional and reliable!’
‘Chris has been treating me for a few years now, he is the best massage therapist I have ever had. As a Nurse and a regular visitor to the gym I have benefited enormously from the treatments and can't wait for my next session.’
‘As someone who trains 10-15 hours a week on the bike, I need to get on top of soreness and tight muscles to maximise performances. Chris has a fantastic ability to find the pain and work it away, speeding recovery. Couldn't recommend more highly.’
‘Chris is magic! He has been treating me for a few years now, and I can honestly say after having had different treatments over the years that he is really the one that has made the difference. He listens to my aches and pains and knows how to remedy them and show me ways of preventing them. On top of all that he's a lovely person so couldn't rate him higher!’
‘As a runner and a cyclist, I find a good sports massage is a vital part of avoiding injury and keeping my performance at its best. Chris offers a fantastic sports massage, finding problem areas and teasing away muscle soreness, without the feeling of being run over by a bus. In fact, quite the contrary, my sessions are thoroughly relaxing, a recharge for body and mind!’
Chris has looked after me for 4 years now, and has made a massive difference to my life. I no longer have lower back pain, and previous troublesome sports injuries are no longer an issue. I cannot recommend Chris highly enough.
Chris has been the guy that has got me moving I can't begin to think what would of happened without his care and support over the last few years, it's why I can still get going !!! Thank you Chris so much for all you have done.’