My Story
I began my journey into nutritional and massage therapy after I experienced a stroke in my mid 40's. A normal relaxed Saturday afternoon shopping with my young daughter suddenly changed when I lost my vision on the left side. Scans revealed a haemorrhage in the visual cortex of my brain caused by a blood vessel abnormality called a cavernoma. Over the next few years I had more strokes leading to the clinical recommendation for brain surgery to remove the anomaly. In 2022 I had a successful craniotomy and resection. With the uncertainty of not knowing if my vision would return and how I would recover after surgery, I had to learn how to function again.
I intuitively knew I needed the right foods to allow my body to recover and that I had to turn down the dial on my stress response so my body could repair. This is when I discovered the invaluable benefits of nutritional and massage therapy. It answers why it's important to fuel your body with the correct foods and why it's equally important to practice relaxation to allow healing to happen.
Since my life-changing experience, I have successfully completed a Master's in Nutritional Therapy and a Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy from patient to practitioner, I am now focused on helping clients find their way to feeling nourished and revived.
Our Services
Post Stroke Wellbeing Service
I am now offering an in-home* holistic stroke wellbeing service, informed by both professional training and lived experience. This is suitable for people who have experienced a stroke and are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, anxiety and muscle stiffness. The service includes evidence based Nutritional Therapy to support recovery, resilience and long term health. Key areas we will work on is including anti-inflammatory nutrition, foods to support brain health and nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to address fatigue and energy.
Regular massage treatments also form part of the service. Key benefits of these treatments will be supporting relaxation, reducing muscle tension and improving circulation and lymph flow.
This service is also suitable for people who have experienced a TIA and who are seeking lifestyle change.
Services and Prices
Discovery call (15min) FREE
Initial Assessment - includes diet and lifestyle analysis and recommendations plus short treatment (90min) £110
Follow-up consultation/massage/MLD (60min)£60
Follow-up extended (90min) £90
Recovery Support Pack-initial assessment plus 3 x 60 min follow up £275
The therapies offered as part of this service are complementary and not a replacement to medical or rehabilitation care.
*Travel costs may apply depending on location. Sessions are also available at Chakra Therapy Rooms, 31A Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NA. This will incur extra costs. Please note this is on the first floor of the building.
Massage Therapy
I am now offering massage therapy at Chakra Therapy Rooms. My therapist name is Elle. Please head over the website to book a treatment.
https://www.chakratherapyrooms.com
I am also offering a massage and nutritional support package for people with digestive symptoms such as IBS. For more information please contact me here or email elle@chakratherapyrooms.com
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy offers a highly personalised, supportive and evidence based service to help you achieve your health goals and optimise your health.
The Nourish Package
- Detailed dietary analysis of a 3 day food diary using specialised software to identify any low intake of macronutrients, fibre and 28 vitamins and minerals.
- 1 x 60 minute consultation (Zoom or in-person) to provide bespoke dietary recommendations, recipes and a weekly meal plan.
Cost £165
The Revive Package
- Nourish package plus 3 months support
- 1 x 90 minute detailed consultation to understand your current health and wellbeing.
- A bespoke designed 3 month nutrition and lifestyle protocol
- Support to implement your personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies through fortnightly 30 minute consultations (Zoom or in-person).
- When appropriate supplements and testing may be recommended, these will incur extra costs and will always be discussed and agreed with the client.
Cost £295
Testimonials
Mrs B - Nutritional Therapy support
"Michelle's approach to nutritional consultancy is the right balance of professional and personal. Her caring personality means she is a great listener motivated by the desire to help you feel better. She will gently guide you to uncover patterns, symptoms, or deficiencies you would've never put together yourself. But that is only the start! While bringing awareness to you about the past and present, she also builds a concrete action plan for the future based on her qualifications and training, industry recognised resources, and importantly, what feels right and realistic for YOU. I could not recommend Michelle enough; she's been my guiding light in improved health this year. "
Mrs L - Full body massage
"I would recommend Michelle and found her thoughtful approach to my wellbeing very reassuring and positive. Her treatment and comments also helped me become more aware of what I could do to help myself."
Mrs F - Nutritional Therapy Support
"Working with Michelle on my nutrition has been nothing short of life-changing! I originally enlisted Michelle's help for weight-loss but following her advice and, by making permanent life-style changes to my diet, I have benefitted so much more. My mood is lifted, I feel so much more energized plus I've lost a few pounds in the process too!. Michelle's knowledge is outstanding; she really listened to my needs, devised a sensible eating plan that exactly suited my lifestyle but, most important, was a constant support keeping me on the right track. Thank you Michelle"
Mrs C - Back, neck and head massage
"I found the massage extremely beneficial, my overall feeling of calm is wonderful!"
Miss M - Full body massage and facial treatment
"I have visited Michelle for both her massages and a facial. She approaches the consultation process with interest and passion, to provide the best treatment for you, her client. Her knowledge and selection of local, organic products plus her cosy treatment room, together create a lovely experience. I would highly recommend making a booking."
Further Training
NTEC - Nutrition in Culinary Practice.
The Christies Institute for Cancer Education- Massage for Cancer and Supportive Care.
Restore Scar Massage Therapy.
Myofascial Release Massage
Advanced and Deep Tissue Massage
Dry Cupping
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Warm Bamboo Massage
Facial Massage and Skincare Training
