Welcome
My name is Uschi Braun and I was born and grew up in Germany.
I lived in New Zealand for 21 years moving to the UK in March 2018. I have 'come full circle' and my partner and I feel very settled in Petersfield.
I'm a qualified and experienced therapist for Massage, Reflexology and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. As a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) in the UK, I am fully qualified and insured.
Covid-19
I'm taking all the necessary precautions and I'm fully vaccinated (incl. boosters) for Covid-19
My Qualifications in Massage, Reflexology and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
I love massaging and have been massaging friends and family since 1979 (when I was 18), and have been a qualified massage therapist since 2005.
In 2005 I obtained the National Certificate in Massage (using Aromatherapy) from the New Zealand College of Massage in Auckland in New Zealand.
In 2006 I obtained the Certificate in Allied Therapies (including Reflexology, Chair Massage, Mawssage & Pregnancy, etc) from the New Zealand College of Massage.
In 2008 I completed a 3-day Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) course in Tauranga, New Zealand, held by Jill Griffiths, who runs the well known Weller Institute in Melbourne, Australia.
In October 2018 I obtained the Certificate in Hot Stone Massage from the Brighton School of Massage.
In January 2019 I completed the Diploma in Indian Head Massage from the Brighton School of Massage.
And in October and November 2021 I attended the Diploma in Sports Massage with the Brighton School of Massage.
I have also read a bit about homoepathy etc.
I offer Treatments for Women
- Massage Therapy (Sports, Deep Tissue, Remedial, Relaxation)
- Reflexology (feet and / or hands)
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage (lymphatic drainage is a treatment by itself and also often a “side effect” of a Massage or Reflexology treatment)
- a mix of Massage and / or Reflexology and / or Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Please see the respective website pages (= "tabs”) for more information on Massage Therapy, Reflexology and (Manual) Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
Benefits of regular Treatments
- Helps break the chronic pain spasm cycle while reducing associated muscle tightness
- Stimulates / increases circulation of blood and lymph
- Releases endorphins (= body’s natural painkillers) that uplift and help to feel good / better
- Helps to eliminate wastes from body
- thus drink a glass of water AFTER a massage etc treatment, and a lot of water during the day
- drinking a lot of water can also help to prevent e.g. bladder and kidney infections, and dementia (which can also caused by dehydration of brain)
- Assists with absorption of nutrients into body
- Helps with prevention of soft tissue injury and rehabilitation of injured soft tissue (e.g. OOS [= Occupational Overuse Syndrome] or RSI [= Repeated Strain Injury])
- Helps to reduce post-operative recovery period and speeds up elimination of anaesthetics
BEFORE receiving a massage / reflexology / lymphatic drainage you have to inform massage therapists etc about
- Your general health
- Current conditions (e.g. hepatitis, blood pressure problems etc)
- Current medical treatment / medication (including homoeopathy)
- Past injuries / operations / conditions
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Uschi