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In this fast paced, modern world, we often forget to take time to pause for thought, notice our breath, observe and witness how we are feeling and sensing in our bodies. Over time the stresses and strains of everyday life can grind us down, leaving us feeling tense, depressed or somehow in a state of 'dis-ease'. Vimmi Vatish believes that we hold our health in our hands ( a lot of it anyway), and taking responsibility for it can help us feel empowered and enabled. Bodywork, such as massage is a very tangible way of touching base with ourselves and giving ourselves time and space. At the very least, it's a way of treating and pampering ourselves, and reducing stress, but it also can be so much more. Clinical studies have now proved the power of touch, in its ability to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. When you allow the body space to relax, it can begin to release unwanted tension and patterns, and restore balance to the body, helping you to feel revived.

 Vimmi Vatish is based in clinics across South Devon, including Totnes, Buckfastleigh and Kingsbridge, and is also available for retreats and private functions.  She aims to help people reconnect with their bodies, listening in to and honouring their needs. Thus, tension begins to give way to calm, and the body's systems begin to flow with more balance again. Wherever you are on your healing journey, whether you want pampering or processing, let a treatment with Vimmi support and uplift you!  Isn't it time you made space to relax, release, restore and revive!


Myofascial Release

Our magical bodies are wrapped in a unique fluid web of connective tissue called fascia. Fascia supports ease of movement and acts as a shock absorber. When placed under strain (physical, mental or emotional) fascia begins to harden, leading to tension and pain.  Indeed, as fascia stores memory, trauma can beheld in the body even from birth! Myofascial Release (MFR) aims to soften the fascia, thereby supporting the body's cardiovascular, lymphatic and other self heal systems. Sustained gentle pressure is applied through the skin to different parts of the body until there is a release. MFR is particularly effective in recovery from accidents, trauma, headaches, backache and chronic fatigue. It can have a powerful and profound effect.



​Deep Tissue Massage

Massage is an ancient and instinctive therapy, which can work on many levels. It can improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, relieve muscular tension and energise and uplift the spirits. I draw on a range of styles including Thai massage, Swedish , and Deep Tissue. I work within each individual's  comfort zone, so pressure will vary as I am guided by the body.  I employ hands, fists and elbows to help soften tissue, as well as using assisted stretches and release techniques as required. Deep Tissue massage can ease backache and tired limbs, help with headaches, and other stress related conditions.  It can  help to balance the bodies systems.  It is deeply nourishing and restorative. It also makes a wonderfully relaxing gift to a friend!