SPECIALIST MASSAGES

Synergy Touch Therapy - Cherie Duir-Howe

Cherie was professionally licensed in the USA in 1985 and joined the Hogarth Group in 1999. She has trained in a variety of therapies including Reiki Master, Certified Somassage® & Rejuvanessance® Therapist, Access Bars and Body Processes Practitioner and is best known for her own style of Deep Tissue Bodywork.

The primary focus of her practice remains pre and post surgery, and injury recovery work, using techniques from several therapies for near painless scar tissue reduction and mobilization. Many of her clients are medical referrals (she generally works to the specifications of the referral team), but clients do not need to be referred or injured in order to benefit from her treatment. She has treated world champion athletes, including runners and triathletes that have participated in many events including the Hawaiian, Canadian Whiskey Jack and many European Ironman competitions. She regularly treats professional stage and screen actors, international opera singers and professional dancers of all disciplines, as well as acrobats, arialists, contortionists and competitive horse riders.

Cherie is originally from the Seattle area and moved to West London in 1991. She loves horseback riding, gardening, oil painting, textile arts, creating stained glass pieces, cooking for fun (her former profession), and creative writing.

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BOOKING & PAYMENT

Bookings and payments are made directly with Cherie. You can enquire about a treatment and book in by texting Cherie on 07711670673. Payments can be in cash or by card with Cherie.

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WHATSAPP OR EMAIL CHERIE FOR ENQUIRIES:

(UK) 07711670673 or +13607907186 (US)
cheriehoweuk@icloud.com

BOOK A 60 MINUTE TREATMENT ONLINE

To book a shorter or longer appointment, or for any enquiries, please email cheriehoweuk@icloud.com

prices

30 min £65.00
60 min £125.00
90 min £190.00
120 min £275.00

Payments can be made by cash or card directly to Cherie. Gift vouchers available.

TREATMENTS

4 Stage Sports Neuromuscular Massage

30 minutes
60 minutes

Perfect treatment for specific sports disciplines. This is a treatment Cherie will do in conjunction with ROCK BLADES® IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizing Tools.) 

IASTM tools are great for tough scar tissue, joint pain and encouraging movement in the deeper lays of fascia. The tools offer a vastly different form of tissue mobilisation to using the hands and can be extremely light and gentle in painful areas, or areas requiring injury rehabilitation.

This treatment acts as preparation, prevention, maintenance & as an aid to recovery from training, eventing, or sports injury recovery. Suitable for the weekend amateur or the elite athlete. It is designed to improve quality of movement, boost recovery from sports injury or exercise and ease pain, reduce post training or event fatigue and decrease lactic acid.

Recovery /maintenance massage – treatment work between events or competitions to help athletes recover from muscle fatigue and injury. It tends to be deeper, slower treatment to help heal affected muscles and structures and get the athlete ready for future competitions. After treatment, allowing two days before competing again is recommended to allow tissue healing and a return to balance and coordination.

Includes consultation, assessment & treatment.

Book with Cherie by texting 07711670673

Book with Cherie by texting 07711670673

Reiki Raku Kei – Tibetan Style Reiki

30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes

"Raku Kei" - The Way of The Fire Dragon as practiced in Tibet. The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign.” It comes from the Japanese words “rei” (universal) and “ki” (life energy).

Reiki is a type of energy healing. Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body. Energy medicine aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. Improving the flow of energy around the body, can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

Reiki has been around for thousands of years, this is an ancient form of energy healing practiced by the Lammas of Norbu Linga of Tibet. Gentle but powerful, hands on or off relaxing. Ideal for a range of conditions like burns, where more intense or invasive physical treatment is not appropriate.

Book with Cherie by texting 07711670673 (UK) or +13607907186 (US)

Pregnancy Massage

30 minutes
60 minutes

From the very beginning all the way to delivery, a 'safety first' experience designed to ease the growing pains of both you and your baby. Many conditions such as pregnancy diabetes, Branston Hicks, excessive fluid retention and other pregnancy issues do not preclude you from having a more specialised approach to your massage.

Clinical or Medical Massage

30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes

Specific treatments for specific conditions, haematomas, oedema, effusion, reconstructive surgery, joint replacements, amputation issues such as phantom limb & phantom nerve pain, back surgeries, mastectomy tethering and reconstruction issues. MD, MS, those who are post cancer treatments, or still going through them, Parkinson’s pain and stiffness. Arthritis and other rheumatology conditions.

Book with Cherie by texting 07711670673

Myofascial Release - Trigger Point Therapy

30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes

Fascia is simply the connective tissue of the body, it surrounds, separates and protects every bone, tendon, ligament, muscle, and organ. Trigger point techniques work with the connective tissue layers to release adhesions and realign the fascia, helping to restore symmetry. Focusing on the connective tissue, rather than just the muscles allows the practitioner to work on a much deeper and more structural level, therefore effecting greater degree of mobility than is possible with muscular massage alone. 

Trigger Point work is used across a broad variety of issues from sports injuries to acute and chronic pain relief for things like tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, shin splints. Trigger points are small (pea sized) areas of adhesion and fixation in any soft tissue including tendons and ligaments, muscles, & connective tissue (as opposed to muscle knots, only in muscle tissue).

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Deep Tissue Bodywork & Intuitive Deep Tissue

30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes

Slow structural contour work to unwind and release muscular spasms and restrictions in the body. These techniques work with the body by melting into the contour of the muscles. ‘No pain, no gain’ theories don’t have any place in the professional therapist’s work; Cherie believes that the correct pressure at the right place and for the right amount of time will cause the body to respond more positively and start healing faster than overloading already painful and stressed tissue. The more comfortable you are, the deeper the work can be.

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Client testimonials

“I was lucky enough to find Cherie soon after a traumatic mastectomy, Cherie transformed me from a severely wounded animal, suffering terrible pain, physical and emotional, to the strong capable person I feel today. She was able to ease the pain like no other professional I have seen. She really does have not only healing hands, but a healing presence and I couldn't recommend her highly enough.” - G. M. S.

I have been treated by Cherie for over a decade & have felt a remarkable improvement in my posture and have had a significant reduction in the number of times I have had bouts of severe back-pain. The idiom "Prevention is better than cure" is something that I have lived by over the course of the last decade and Cherie has always been there to support me during this time. After each session with Cherie I feel that I have been investing my money well rather than spending it. - Graeme Wilson

I feel magical. - Amie Rattigan, TV Show Host

All my stress and anxiety just disappeared. - Amelia Ayewan, Fashion Designer

After sustaining multiple injuries following an accidental fall, Cherie has been instrumental in getting me literally back on my feet. She has tailor-made my treatment program with such a natural instinct for healing both physically and emotionally. - S uzy Barton, former Aerialist & Acrobatic performer

I can’t tell you grateful I am or what a difference this treatment is making to me. - Suzanne Scott, Certified Pilate’s Foundation Instructor, MA (Cantab).

Whether Cherie is providing routine sports massage , acute relief for a ruptured disk or pain reducing therapy for a fibromyalgia sufferer, you find her doing her best – giving 100%. Because of her concern for their wellness, her clients know she cares about them and they will return again & again. She has not only the mechanical skills to provide excellent bodywork; but also she has the gift of healing that truly talented hands – on practitioner’s possess. - Dr Don Rogers MD, Head of Group Health Insurance

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Book with Cherie by texting 07711670673 (UK) or +13607907186 (US)

Is massage always appropriate?

Benefits

Massage is almost always helpful, however, there are certain conditions for which bodywork is not appropriate. Keep your therapist informed about any medical problems, even if it is a minor one. Also, always let your primary health care practitioner know you are receiving massage. Some conditions require close communication and need to have regular progress reports provided.

Finding what's best for you

Massage for relaxation or maintenance is usually beneficial on a monthly basis. The old saying, ‘no pain, no gain’ is definitely not true for Cherie’s style of bodywork. She says,’ The more comfortable you are, the deeper the work’. The pressure should be gentle but firm, gradually preparing you for deeper touch. The most effective and deepest Massage works with the body's own natural responses, not against them. Working in an area of an injury or chronic pain may at first cause some discomfort, which usually lessens in the first few minutes, and Cherie will work carefully within what feels right for you.

Prevention & recovery from injuries

Massage can help heal injuries such as tennis elbow, that develop over time, as well as ligament sprains or muscle strains caused by an accident. In addition, regularly scheduled Massage sessions can speed injury or athletic recovery, and relieve secondary pain that outlasts its original cause.

Therapy for Muscle shortening & trigger points

Massage helps restore normal movement by releasing trigger points, improving circulation and stretching shortened muscles that restrict joint movement.

Chronic conditions or a recent injury

These require sessions that are more frequent.

Therapy for Postural Stress & Muscular Imbalances

By working directly with your joints, which helps to stimulate production of natural lubrication, Massage may help to provide pain relief from conditions such as certain types of osteo-arthritis. This may help to reduce postural stresses & muscular imbalances. Massage releases restrictions in muscles, joints and surrounding soft tissues and fascia, freeing your body to return to a more natural posture. Massage can also relieve the stress of contracted muscles and reduce pain caused by abnormal spinal curvatures such as scoliosis.

After your therapy

A good deep tissue session is often compared to a workout, so give yourself and your muscles a break afterwards. Stay well hydrated and if you are exercising, start with an easy exercise, and finish with some gentle stretching. This will lengthen your muscle fibres, increase your mobility and circulation, thus increasing the benefits of your Massage session.

Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers are available from reception or Cherie, and can be for any amount you choose.

Cancellations

A 48 hours strict cancellation policy, in accordance with the rest of The Hogarth services, applies. Late cancellations or no-shows will be charged at full rate subject only to Cherie’s discretion.

Methods of Payment

Payment is made at time of appointment to Cherie by cash or credit card. The Hogarth vouchers cannot be accepted.

Book with Cherie by texting 07711670673 (UK) or +13607907186 (US)