Paola Bassanese

Paola Bassanese is an award-winning massage therapist and healthy eating advisor and was voted Best Practitioner of Complementary and Natural Medicine in London.

An ITEC qualified massage therapist and member of the British Register of Complementary Practitioners, Paola specialises in deep tissue/holistic massage, Natural Face Lift Massage, manual lymphatic drainage, healthy eating advice, massage in pregnancy, abdominal massage and slimming massage. Paola worked in Harley Street as part of an integrated team of specialists including physiotherapists, osteopaths and psychotherapists to support clients in their own path towards better health through a holistic approach.

A confident speaker and presenter, Paola has appeared on Sky Tv's The Active Channel and has lectured at the London College of Beauty Therapy. Paola has written articles on wellbeing that appeared on Holistic World, Spirit And Destiny, Mayfair Times, EZine Articles, Wahanda, Spa and Pampering.

Paola uses various massage techniques to offer completely unique and tailored massage sessions to each client. She has regularly massaged runners at the Flora London Marathon over the years.

Pregnancy massage

Massage can help ease muscle aches and water retention during pregnancy. Different massage techniques can be applied during a session including manual lymphatic drainage to boost the lymphatic circulation and aid the re-absorption of excess water in the legs and ankles. The massage is performed in a supine position to work on the limbs whereas to work on the back, neck and shoulders the mother-to-be rests on one side and is propped with pillows. Always seek medical advice before undertaking a course of treatments.