Therapist Ines - my passion

This week we are delighted to introduce Ines, a new massage therapist now available for bookings in London. Ines is passionate about massage and a genuinely positive person, so we invited her to share her story in her own words.

Ines

“Hello, my name is Ines. I am French, I live in London, and I am totally passionate about massage.”

How did I arrive at this point? There is a story behind this passion for massage, and I am happy to share it with you today.

I grew up with my mum, who raised me on her own and always did her best to make me happy. It was just the two of us, because I am an only child and my parents divorced when I was two. I never felt I missed anything. My mum gave me the love of two parents and taught me values and principles that still guide me. She is the reason I love massage so much. Every year, just before Christmas on my birthday, she tried to organise something special. She wanted me to be surprised, happy and content.

One of those birthday surprises changed my life. I was ten years old. Because it was a special number, my mum organised a visit to a spa. You can guess the gift. A massage.

A massage? What is that?” I asked. I remember the moment like it was yesterday. I was nervous at first, but the therapist was kind and reassured me. Very quickly I felt calm, and I realised how important the start of a massage is for helping someone relax.

I use the word “receive” on purpose. When you receive something, another person is giving. I felt that my therapist gave me her passion and care. Through her hands I felt love for the craft, and that is why I valued that gift so much.

When you love what you do, you give it 100 percent.

I never forgot those words. They helped me shape a positive life. I promised myself to do what I love and to give it my all. That tenth birthday marked me deeply. It sparked my passion to massage people, share good feelings and create deeply relaxing moments. After that I wanted to massage my mum and my friends. That is how I first practised, and over the years I added new techniques. Sometimes I even close my eyes for a few seconds to focus completely on flow and feel. Later I formalised my training at a local spa in France.

I feel a deep connection with the movements I use. I am fully focused when massaging. Many people say they enter a peaceful bubble when they receive a massage. I feel the same when I give one. I am in my own calm bubble, fully present and enjoying the work.

Why am I so passionate about helping clients feel relaxed and happy? Because of my mum. She gave me as much love and happiness as she could, and I try to spread the same energy in everything I do, including massage. She taught me to listen, to respect others, and to stay positive and honest. Those values help in life and in my work as a therapist. I am very grateful to her. Thank you, Mum.

I love to massage people, and I also love seeing them reach a peaceful state of mind through great touch and genuine care.

I have another passion from childhood. Music. I listen to relaxing music and peaceful songs, which helps me keep positive energy to share with the people I meet every day. I also love to sing and write songs. It helps me express my feelings and stay balanced. If I feel good, I believe people around me can feel it too. Let us share peaceful vibes.

We hope you enjoyed reading Ines’s open and honest story about what led her to massage and why she loves it.

If you would like to book Ines, head to our Online Booking System to check if she covers your postcode.