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The Long Tradition of Massage

Massage is thought to be the oldest form of medical therapy and has its roots amongst many of the ancient civilizations. Images of people being massaged have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, and for just as long the Indians have long practiced known the healing properties of massage using aromatherapy oils and spices. Even Greek and Roman heroes like Julius Caesar underwent daily massages to treat nerve pain and stress.

The most widely-practised form of touching therapy today is Swedish massage. First introduced in the 19th century, Swedish masseurs were thought to have borrowed many of their techniques from China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Stephen Jones combines this therapeutic treatment with other complementary techniques including aromatherapy and sound.

About your Masseur

Stephen Jones is originally from Wales, currently living in Bristol. He worked for seven years as a fireman and is currently retired following a work-related accident. Besides his work with massage and alternative therapies, his main interest is diving, and he also enjoys dabbling in DIY: As he says: "I’ve proved myself very handy in more ways than one"

For more about Stephen Jones visit his personal pages: scubaone

Understanding the Body

Understanding the internal structure of the body is the key to all kinds of complementary therapies. Massage, just as much as acupuncture, chiropractics and reflexology rely on the therapist's inner image of your body.

Reflexology is related to acupuncture and requires a specialist knowledge of the relationship between the pressure points in the feet and their resonating regions elsewhere in the body.

Here are a few of the comments received from RelaxPlus clients

As a fellow Massage/Reflexology practitioner who has had many treatments from Stephen, I'm happy to recommend him as a skilled, professional, caring, strong, responsible, clean Therapist who will go out of his way to meet all of your expectations and needs. I often recommend prospective clients who are from the Bristol/Wales area (and who are coming to London to visit me) to visit Stephen as well, and some of them have reported back enthusiastically! Thank you Stephen, for all you've done for me both therapeutically and holistically!

MarkMassage (markmassage@mac.com) London NW6

Thank you Stephen for the lovely massage. Great result on my back and shoulder pains. Will definitely book another appointment as it has been the most relaxed I have ever been. Made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I would recommend anyone looking for a massage to give it a go here. Excellent masseur.

Thank you. Nigel (nigel*****@hotmail.co.uk)

Hi, Id just like to say that I was thoroughly impressed with my massage you gave me the other day. After the day I had it really calmed and mellowed me out. I'd definitely come back again! Many Thanks. Matt

(matt*****@hotmail.com)

"I have had over 10 massages with Stephen and knowing my massages, I would say that the service Stephen offers is fantastic. He senses the parts of your body that require specific attention and he eases all aches and pains that I have. He is respectful of me and my needs within a massage and is a trustful, kind and brilliant.

Jason - Bristol (jason*****@blueyonder.co.uk)

I have had about 4 massages from Stephen and 2 reflexology treatments and on all ocasions I have found it to be well worth the money I spent. He always greats you in a respectful manner and is professional. He treats you as an individual and gives you the treatment that YOU need. I play a lot of sports and tend to need a deep sports masage to ease the strained and sprained muscles I sometimes get. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Dave - Shirehampton, Bristol

Just a quick email to say that the massage you gave me was really good and would recommend your services to anyone.

Martin, Warrington

I have been going to Stephen Jones for reflexology for 7 months or so to help out with 24 hour sickness during pregnancy and I must say I am very pleased with the results. Not only am I hardly sick but it also has helped with relaxation too. I would definitely recommend this to anyone especially with morning sickness as it has been a real god send.

Jessica, Bristol