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Why Takenoko?
'Take' which rhymes with sake in Japanese means ’bamboo', and 'no-ko' means 'child of'. 'Takenoko' literally means baby bamboo in Japanese. My vision is to help people experience freedom, new growth and renewal in their bodies, a bit like a young bamboo shoot!
Training and qualifications
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Training in lymphatic drainage massage (Cambodia - 2023)
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Apprentice ship with a qualified physical therapist (Japan - 2024/25)
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Level 3 diploma in holistic massage (Bodyology, Sheffield - 2025)
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CPD - Joint mobilisation (Bodyology, London - 2026)
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Level 4 Shiatsu Therapy (Shiatsu College, Manchester - 2025 - 2028 currently in progress)

What I love about giving massage
I have been giving massage to clients since 2024, and I am convinced that every individual can sense and integrate touch as part of their personal journey towards restoration. My favourite moment is sensing in my client the conversation that is going on in their body, often through different levels of tension in their muscles, and being able to influence that conversation, to be able to say with my hands: "you can relax, let go, it's safe to say 'no' to doing..". I feel that giving someone massage is to be in the privileged prosition of accompanying them as they rediscover a deep well of peace within themselves.
My hope for you as a client
I wish to provide clients with a treatment that is the best possible reflection of the training I have received, and the experience that I have gained over time. My massage teachers are truly exceptional people, and I wish to show that in a good light! I will work with you to make your massage as relaxing, revitalising and suited to your body as possible.
Bringing the massage to you
One of my lasting memories of receiving treatment at a Thai massage centre in Cambodia is having to make the journey home afterwards. Anyone who knows what travelling through hot busy cities in South East Asian countries is like can probably appreciate what a challenge this presented after receiving an amazing massage and being totally relaxed! I believe that for most of us, the journey home after massage can be a stressful, or even impossible part of the package. So if it is something you wish to consider, I can bring my table and the massage to the comfort of your home. Then you only need to let me take my table home afterwards!


