The bodybuilding gym is an odd venue but once I was in the room & the door was closed I found it quite easy to block out the workout noises. This was mainly due to Renata being so utterly lovely and making me feel completely safe and relaxed from the word go. She listened to exactly what I wanted and made me feel like she truly cared about helping me to feel better. In the past I have visited masseurs who have taken the opportunity to chastise me for not looking after my back well enough (I have mild scoliosis but am somewhat slack on the exercise regime!). This has always left me feeling worse - I don't go for a massage to be told I've brought on the pain myself by being too lazy. I already know this!! It's like going to the hairdressers and being told your hair is in terrible condition. Tell me something new!!
Renata was completely non-judgemental and kind. She made me feel that yes I could be doing more to help myself but also, a lot of my pain is simply down to the body I was given and I shouldn't beat myself up about that. As I was her last client of the day she worked on me for a bit longer for no extra charge, which made me feel extra special and rounded the treatment off perfextly instead of being left feeling unfinished. I would definitely recommend and will be visiting again.