About Sophie
Qualified and insured massage therapist, and the owner of SKH Massage & Recovery at Oldwick Farm in Chichester.
Between holistic and clinical
I offer Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage alongside myofascial cupping and assisted stretching.
The best way I can describe my approach is somewhere between holistic and clinical. I'm not an overly holistic therapist, but equally I don't want treatments to feel clinical or sterile. I really believe you can have both: a treatment that feels relaxing and enjoyable while still being purposeful and results driven.
I work with a wide range of clients, from people who simply want some time to relax and relieve everyday tension to people who train regularly or play sport and want to support their recovery, movement and performance.
Even within a particular type of massage, I adapt the pressure, the areas of focus and the way I approach the treatment depending on you and what you want from your appointment. My aim is to provide effective treatment in an environment that still feels warm, comfortable and relaxing.
Qualifications and training
I'm fully insured and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). I'm qualified in every treatment I offer, and have trained with:
- Freedom Therapies
- Brighton School of Massage
- Breeze Academy
- Core Elements
Specialist lymphoedema care
I'm currently undertaking further specialist training with the Lymphoedema Training Academy (LTA). I chose LTA because they specialise in lymphoedema management, are internationally renowned and multi-award-winning in this field, and their training focuses on evidence-based care delivered by specialists from a range of professional backgrounds.
This is different from offering general lymphatic massage as a relaxation or wellness treatment. The training is focused on supporting people living with lymphoedema and chronic oedema, and as it progresses it covers assessment and monitoring, limb-volume measurement, compression therapy and compression garment fitting.
This service isn't available yet. More information will follow as I complete my training.
Want to hear when it launches? Email sophie@skhmassagerecovery.com and I'll let you know.
Latest reviews
The vibe is always incredibly relaxing, and I see her regularly for a mix of relaxation and deep tissue work. She helps me de-stress and helps me keep my body in peak condition for racing catamarans.
A professional service offering a wide range of techniques in a warm and welcoming environment. I found the cupping and infra red particularly helpful for the recovery of tired trained legs.
I booked a sports massage with Sophie. With a combination of massage, cupping and stretching, she eased the pain so much that I now see her monthly for maintenance.