Rhian Heppleston, Massage Therapist

Though originally a linguist and translator by trade, I have always been keenly interested in overall well-being and nutrition. My desire to work within complementary therapies stems from personal experience of close ones suffering from chronic pain, but also from a life-long fascination with the workings of the human body. The key for me is in the term ‘complementary’; I don’t see it as a substitute to western medicine, but rather as a partner. A firm believer that complementary therapies are integral to the pursuit of a healthy, balanced lifestyle, I encourage clients to embrace both conventional treatments and complementary therapies, where possible. Living a preventative lifestyle can help preempt pain and sickness, and natural medicines and a holistic approach to healthcare can play an important role in achieving this.

I aim to provide a safe, nurturing space to experience the full benefits of therapeutic massage, and to ensure that each client’s individual needs and wishes are respected and met.

What I particularly love about massage therapy is the variety: no one day is the same, and no one client is ever the same. As a result, it is proving to be extremely rewarding and enriching.

Qualifications

  • Pregnancy Massage Training, KnotStressed Training, March 2018

  • Postnatal Massage Training, KnotStressed Training, July 2018

  • Diploma in Remedial & Sports Massage Scottish Massage Schools, 2018

  • Diploma in On-site Chair Massage Scottish Massage Schools, 2017

  • Diploma in Swedish Massage Scottish Massage Schools, 2017

  • CORE Fascial Release I & II Intensive, Pamela Martin, Edinburgh, February 2020 & October 2021

  • SIMPLY VAGUS Theory and practical application of stimulating the Vagus nerve, Safe To Move, Gus de la Querra, Glasgow, Oct 2021

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