About Ilaria
Contact and Fees
Ilaria has been a massage therapist since 2008. She specializes in Holistic, Sports and remedial massage, Ayurvedic and Indian head massage, Manual lymphatic drainage, Acupressure therapy, Myofascial release, pregnancy and post-natal massage and she is an Access Bars practitioner.
Trained as an Ayurvedic and panchakarma therapist in Kerala, India in 2009, Ilaria practices traditional Ayurvedic treatments and also a fusion of Western and eastern techniques and can deliver a strong massage but also a soft touch that goes very deep.
Manual Lymphatic drainage has been a very important part of Ilaria’s practice since 2010, which she can perform as a stand-alone treatment to relieve swellings and help strengthen the immune system or to specifically relieve conditions such as lymphedema, but can also be incorporated in a holistic Ayurvedic massage session to help remove toxins.
After her training in Myofascial therapy in 2014/15, Ilaria has discovered how to use an extremely gentle approach that can have very profound and long lasting effects on postural discomforts caused by both mechanical and emotional blockages.
Since 2021 she has been practicing Access Bars, a form of energy healing that uses touch on 32 points of the head through which it is possible to regulate brain waves and in turn restore emotional balance and mental clarity, by creating a sense of total ease.
Ilaria’s massage style is quite unique. She creates nourishing and therapeutic treatments often combining her bodywork modalities to energy healing. She uses ayurvedic oils and beautiful aromatic oils often blended on the spot. Advice on self-care is always given after a session, to enhance the effects of the treatments.
Ilaria is a registered member of the Complimentary Therapists’ Association.
Availability at Helios Holborn: Mondays and Thursdays 3:30 to 7pm
Therapies Ilaria offers
Holistic therapeutic massage
It is aimed at releasing tensions held in both the body and the mind. It is a great stress reliever and can treat a wide range of physical and emotional discomforts. In her holistic massage Ilaria uses Swedish massage techniques but also Acupressure and Myofascial release. This treatment works on all levels with the aim to re-establish the body’s natural equilibrium. £65 for 60 mins - £90 for 90 mins.
Deep tissue/ Sports & Remedial massage
Involving the use of strong and slow pressure, and advanced Sports Massage techniques such as NMT (Neuro Muscular Technique) and passive and effective stretching such as STR (Soft Tissue Release), a deep tissue massage reduces physical pains and improves suppleness of muscles and joints. It can be used to treat back, neck, shoulder, hip pain, help decrease the possibility of future injuries and can improve the quality of Sports performance. It can be full body or partial. £65 for £60 mins - £90 for 90 mins.
Myofascial Release
MFR is a hands on therapy focusing on soft tissue dysfunction, pain and holding patterns that could be caused by emotional blockages as well. It is a non-invasive treatment that involves gentle and sustained pressure and aims at stimulating the body self healing mechanism. MFR has to do with fluid dynamics. Fascia is CONNECTIVE TISSUE. It can be described as a multidimensional web that surrounds, protects and supports every other structure of the human body. It connects every structure within the human body. The release feels like a melting sensation and the benefits can be multiple, amongst which:
an increase of joints range of movement and muscle function;
promotion of relaxation and sense of well being;
restored balance and promotion of correct posture
£65 for 60 mins - £90 for 90 mins
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is an advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialized and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This stimulates the lymphatic vessels that carry substances vital to the defence of the body and supports the lymphatic circulation in removing waste products. MLD is both preventative and remedial and can greatly enhance your wellbeing. Relieves swellings and congestion after injury or in pregnancy. It is an effective component in the control of conditions such as Lymphedema. Furthermore, it can promote healing of fractures, torn ligaments and reduce pain. It can speed up recovery after plastic surgery and liposuction. It is also very relaxing. £65 for 60 mins - £90 for 90 mins.
Ayurvedic massage & Indian head massage
Ayurvedic massage is an ancient practice based on an ancient system of medicine, Ayurveda, more than 5000 years old. Herbal therapeutic oils are rubbed into the whole body and Marma points are stimulated to restore balance, help eliminate waste and promote longevity. The oils used are medicated herbal oils that come directly from India, and they are chosen with the client prior to the session, according to the client's constitution and the aim of the treatment.75 for 60 mins - £100 for 90 mins.
Indian head massage is a powerful stress reliever and can help in case of headaches, migraines, sinuses issues. It can be performed with or without oil. Indian head massage without oil - £30 for 30 mins - £60 for 60 mins. Indian head massage with Ayurvedic herbal oil £40 for 30 mins - £65 for 60 mins.
Pregnancy & Post-natal massage
A tailored massage can be an important support for the expectant mother to alleviate various issues such as back, neck, hip pain, sciatica or sacro-iliac joint dysfunction. It enhances the pliability of the skin and help to prepare for labour. It can also balance the hormones and be of emotional support both before and after the birth. £65 for 60 mins - £90 for 90 mins.
Access Bars
Access Bars is a gentle treatment using light touch on 32 points (bars) on the head. These points, or bars, correspond to different aspects of life, such as money, creativity, ageing, relationships and more.. By touching these points, you can release the build-up of electromagnetic charge of thoughts, feelings, and emotions stored in the brain and body, clearing out mental clutter and stress.
The brainwaves slow down when you get your bars run. Brainwaves are electrical impulses in the brain generated by neurons communicating. These brainwaves vary in frequency and are associated with different states of consciousness:
1. Gamma (30-100 Hz): Associated with peak focus, cognitive functioning, and learning.
2. Beta (12-30 Hz): Dominates when we are alert, problem-solving, and making decisions.
3. Alpha (8-12 Hz): Reflects a state of relaxation, calmness, and readiness.
4. Theta (4-8 Hz): Common in deep meditation, creativity, and light sleep.
5. Delta (0.5-4 Hz): Present during deep sleep and restorative healing processes.
During meditation, people typically shift from beta waves, associated with alertness and active thinking, to alpha waves, indicative of a relaxed, calm state. In a similar way, Access Bars can reduce beta waves associated with stress and anxiety and increase alpha and theta waves, promoting relaxation and creativity. £40 for 60 mins.
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