Laura Bateman
Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation
Evonne Foulkes
Deep Tissue and Remedial Massage Therapist
Laura McCollum
Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation
Massage Testimonials
Massage
” Superb massage by Kate today.
The clinic is such a peaceful place you feel relaxed and in good hands as soon as you walk through the door.
I do quite a lot of running/cycling/weights classes and my body felt really tight and stiff.
After my treatment I felt like marching home legs felt so light and stretchy !!!!
Thanks Kate I will certainly be recommending you. ”
” I recently had a massage from Kate which has had a terrific effect on not only my physical but also mental well-being. Kate assessed my needs very thoroughly and pinpointed the areas requiring the most treatment very precisely. Having recently changed my diet, lost weight and improved my strength and fitness i was aware of my body being tight and in need of some loosening and stretching. Kates massage made me feel like I had a new body and two inches taller (in my dreams anyway!) ”
” I have been receiving body massage for approximately the last eighteen months. I have found the treatment extremely therapeutic – it has relieved a very painful neck and shoulders, which I have suffered with for a long time. It also leaves me with a tremendous sense of well being. I have also been treated with MLD and have found that it has helped me to clear infected sinuses, where in the past I have had to r3esort to medication. The MLD has improved the condition of my skin, helping to get rid of the puffiness which we all suffer from at times. I feel that regular treatments are important, helping me to prevent these painful conditions from developing in the first place. “
Massage can have a profound effect on health and well-being. It helps to promote mental and physical relaxation. The massage can be relaxing or invigorating to suit your needs. Its therapeutic benefits can ease a wide range of ailments such as:
- Relaxation
- Tension headaches
- Insomnia
- High blood pressure
- Backache
- Depression and anxiety
- Digestive disorders such as constipation and stress related abdominal pain
Remedial massage
A form of kneading massage targeting strained or pulled muscles, tendons and ligaments. Helps with circulation, tissue and aids body movement.
Deep tissue massage
This might be appropriate where a particular muscle or combination of muscles are very tight, fibrotic or injured. It would consist of a series of massages spread over a number of weeks. Helps with deeper tissue injuries (including scar tissue) and waste removal thereby leaving the muscle tissues healthier for longer.
Myofascial release
Helps relax the connective tissue that surrounds the muscles giving more movement. Releases tension whilst not specifically working your muscles.
Fibromyalgia massage
Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle pain and tenderness, sometimes associated with stress. Symptoms may be relieved by massage specifically directed at the areas of concern.
Laura Bateman
Laura originally studied Equine Science at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, specialising in veterinary science, nutrition, coaching of the mind and body, and rehabilitative care. Learning about how the human body becomes more efficient in the saddle led her to a course in Swedish massage, which in turn provided the path toward clinical sports massage, injury rehabilitation and pre and post-natal massage. She is now a Sports massage therapist ITEC4 having trained with Active Health in Manchester and is affiliated to STO (Sports Therapy Organisation).
Laura employs a wide range of treatment techniques from soft tissue massage and manipulation to gentle joint mobilisation, myofascial release, myofascial cupping, trigger point therapy and the use of Alpha-Stim microcurrent therapy. She has a very keen interest in lymphatic function and treatment, having completed a course with the renowned Perry Nicklestonfrom Stop Chasing Pain. In addition, she is also working to deepen her understanding of biomechanics. Laura looks at the body as a whole, rather than compartmentalising issues. As such her treatments may include exercises to take home or a look at lifestyle changes that may have been contributing to the problem a client presents.
Laura has treated a huge range of clients at Body Works Cheshire from young athletes, those spending long periods in front of a desk or behind the wheel, through to those with age related complaints. Laura also has a keen interest in equestrians and the issue they face as riders, having ridden all her life and worked in the industry for over a decade, before transferring over to sports therapy. She also has in depth experience of treatment of combat sports fighters, both pre and post fight, as well as maintenance during training, having worked with SuperGym MMA Thai boxers and MMA fighters. As a competitive body builder, she understands the rigors of weight lifting and the difficulties that can arise from posing if the body is not flexible enough. If you are looking for someone who understands the particular difficulties that can arise in these sports and how to fix them, Laura can help.
The ethos of Body Works Cheshire is that everybody who wishes to be treated whatever the complaint, receives the care they are entitled to and deserve. Sports therapy isn’t just for athletes, it is for anyone who needs it.
Evonne Foulkes
In 1999, Evonne suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury whilst running for her county. When existing rehabilitation options weren’t doing what she needed, she decided to take matters into her own hands and fill the market needs.
Evonne qualified in 2001, and has been a health professional ever since. She practiced first with her family and friends for practice to build up her skills. Evonne moved on to working in clinics, gyms and for insurance assessments. Since 2012, she has had her own mobile therapy business.
Evonne is a big fitness fan, regularly enjoying (and occasionally teaching!) Pilates and Tai Chi, as well as hiking and climbing, cycling, kayaking and any other sport she can fit into the week! She spent three years working as a treatment professional with the UK Triathlon Team. She also loves to go running with her dog, Maisie.
Laura McCollum
Growing up in a household with a nurse for a mum, and family members with complex medical issues, I’ve always had a passion to help people. In 2007 I graduated with a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation, and two years later started working for the RAF as an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor, working to fix injured personnel. Working for the military has seen me enjoy the company of a lot of people I wouldn’t have normally come in contact with, and moving to work around the country & Germany.
As a therapist we never know everything, so I am always working to expand my knowledge base on a variety of health and fitness related topics, including up-skilling my sports massage to include neuromuscular techniques, becoming a Pilates instructor & a Women’s fitness specialist.
Since 2017, when I made the decision to better help people with injuries in my local community, I’ve been working at a local gym as a personal trainer, sports masseur & sports rehabilitator.
When I get a few minutes to myself, I’m an avid film watcher, architectural photographer & love travelling to new places, overseas.
Our massage is ideally located in South Warrington, Cheshire, just 1 minute from J10 on the M56 (View Map) Cheshire Natural Health’s fully trained clinical massage practitioners treat clients who travel from various locations to use our services, not just the local Warrington & Cheshire areas, including Chester | Manchester | Liverpool | Wirral | Bolton | Northwich | Winsford | Stockport | Wilmslow | Hale | Altrincham | Sale | Macclesfield | Buxton | Wigan | Southport & across the Cheshire & North West region.
Massage Warrington | Massage Therapy for Tension headaches | Insomnia | High blood pressure | Backache | Depression and anxiety | Digestive disorders | Constipation | Stress related abdominal pain.