Booked neck, shoulder and back massage for myself and a friend whilst visiting York for the weekend. A 5 minute walk from our hotel (Hampton by Hilton). Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our treatments and thought that the tow therapists Alessia and Margherita were very professional and hard-working. We would definitely use them again if visiting York.

I had a 360 fleur de lis (FDL) tummy tuck and extended arm and arm pit lift, per my surgeon’s recommendations he advised twice weekly MLD massages for 6 weeks immediately post-surgery when I got back to the UK (at one week post op). Looking online I had found Nikita at Blue Frog Therapy offering manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) for a very reasonable price. I had sent an enquiry and via speedy email response she confirmed she would be happy to complete a twice weekly course over 6 weeks following my doctor’s clearance to do so.

Nikita emailed me in the run up to my scheduled massages to confirm the doctors had cleared me for massages, and when I met Nikita she was kind, bright and entirely adaptable to my physical needs in the immediate post-operative period. Her massage room is calm, relaxing and cosy. She was able to adapt her technique to my needs; I was in surgical tape for 6 weeks so couldn’t use oils and Nikita adapted without batting an eyelid. Nikita assisted me with positioning, ensuring I could get on/off the bed, positioned comfortably for the massage with leg supports and checked in regularly throughout the massage to ensure I was comfortable.

I found myself looking forward to seeing Nikita, having a nice chat and enjoying the relaxation of the MLD massage. I’m quite the chatter – so I enjoyed spending the massage talking but there were plenty of times spent in peaceful silence – not ever awkward just calm, relaxed and sometimes on the verge of nodding off I was that comfortable! Nikita never interrupted the quiet unless I chose to, which if you’d prefer to enjoy the massage in relaxation and silence you absolutely can do.

Along the way of my recovery, I had hiccups that Nikita focused on, areas of specific swelling and inflammation where Nikita was able to specifically target during my massage. Her skills were second to none. I am thankful to have had a very easy and relatively smooth sailing recovery – I attribute much of that down to regular MLD massages. I could feel my body draining and swelling reducing, I always felt lighter after leaving each session. Nikita also very kindly showed me techniques to use at home to help with lymphatic drainage. I’m so glad I was able to book in with her; I was in brilliant hands. The services she offers are fantastic; I can’t recommend Nikita and her services enough.

I booked an appointment with Alessandra because I had recurring pain in my neck and back.
Alessandra was very thorough and professional, after a 60 minute massage I left feeling like a new person.
Highly recommend!