About B*Calmed

The company was set up 14 years ago by myself, Lise-Maria. My approach is to care for the ‘whole-person’ ; their physical pains, emotional situation and any current mental stresses. I aim to work effectively on a physical level whilst supporting clients emotionally and promoting mental calm and well being. B*Calmed aims to provide a high standard of treatments or tuition tailored to your individual needs. B*Calmed is based in a peaceful, warm and welcoming environment suitable for both males and females. Appointments are generously timed, allowing clients to fully relax and maximize treatment benefits.

My training, work experience and any achievement

I first became involved with ‘Natural Health Care’ some 20+ years ago in the search for answers to my own health problems. My first involvement was with diet and nutrition; I studied whole-food cookery, Macrobiotic cookery and later on Cordon Bleu cookery. For me Macrobiotics was a revelation which completely transformed my health. Enthused by this I went on to work as a cook in several Macrobiotic and Natural Health Care centres abroad. On return home I expanded my interests into physical therapies for health and healing – completing professional qualifications in many complementary therapies.

Wishing to bring the benefits of these therapies to a wider audience I then trained as an Adult Education teacher. I have taught for the: W.E.A, Wirral Met College, M.I.N.D, Marks & Spencers, Lever Brothers, Help for Carers and Birkenhead Sixth Form College (BSFC) to name but a few organizations. As a therapist I have worked in spas, hotels and colleges, care centres, client’s homes and from my own centre. I now mainly work from my own premises, finding it allows me to meet clients needs most fully.

My Qualifications include:

IIHHT Dip. in Aromatherapy
IIHHT Dip. in Reflexology
IIHHT Dip. in Indian Head Massage
IIHHT Dip. in Sports Massage
IIHHT Dip. in Remedial Massage
IFR Cert. in Advanced Reflexology Techniques
NHM Cert. of Advanced Practitioner
NHM Cert. of Additional Advanced Techniques
NHM Cert. of Advanced Spinal Techniques

C&G Further & Adult Education Teaching Cert. (7307 parts I & II)
BSFC Management Development Programme
NEBSM Supervisory Management Initial Cert.
BSFC Enhanced CRB (ongoing)

C+G Cooks Professional Cert. (Cordon Bleu)
RSH Dip. in Nutrition (Distinction)
IEHO Cert. in Intermediate Food Hygiene
KI Cert. in Macrobiotics (Level 1)
KI Cert. in Macrobiotics (Level 2)
PC Cert. in Permaculture


Hull Uni & Polytech. Certs. Counselling skills, Family counselling, Eating disorders
Depression, Bereavement counselling.
BSFC Disability Discrimination Act, Equal Opportunities,
Learning Difficulties, Special Needs, Safe guarding.

Further Information

Demonstrations/classes (all Therapies or Healthy Eating/Cookery)

Bridal Packages
Gift Vouchers, Gifts & “Goodie-bags”

Mature clients very welcome

Early morning and weekend appts. available.

(Not a mobile company, but where possible clients with mobility issues may be visited in their own homes).

Clients should phone 8.30-9.30am or 5.00-6.00pm Mon-Sat, for personal answer from therapist. Outside these times or if phone/therapist busy please use answer phone or leave a text message. (Please speak slowly and clearly on all voice messages – I will ring you back as soon as I am free).


(Therapies and/or Nutritional Advice can help many other conditions. Please feel free to ring me to discuss any listed or unlisted health concerns you may have.)


Mature Clients (No upper age limit)
I offer warm, peaceful, traditional surroundings that mature clients say they feel comfortable in. As a therapist for over 16 years, I have treated clients of up to 89 years old, clients with a wide range of conditions and of ‘all shapes & sizes’. Please be assured that whatever age you are, whatever your health concerns, or whatever shape you are in, I will consider that to be ‘quite normal’ and I shall be very happy to see you as a client.

I offer a wide range of therapies suited to different health concerns and personal preferences, some clients/health concerns will benefit from just one treatment, others will require a course of treatments (usually 4-6). As you may be aware therapies can require some disrobing; however clients can trust that their decency, dignity and decorum are my ‘upmost’ concern. Thus clients are left to get changed in private and will be suitably draped with towels throughout their full treatment. Furthermore as a small therapy practice your appointment time is always unique to you. There is no ‘waiting room’, so you will never ‘bump into’ other clients and so your privacy is always guaranteed. (However other therapists/staff may be present at times.)

All clients are given a free consultation with their first appointment to ascertain their needs, preferred therapies and suitability for treatment. Records are treated as highly confidential and kept securely at all times. All information given or conversations throughout appointments are similarly treated as confidential.

I look forward to hearing from you to discuss your health concerns and explain how B*Calmed can help you.

Carers
Having cared for family and friends myself and also worked as a professional carer, I empathize with the difficulties and stresses carers go through. I also understand some of the physical ailments, emotional difficulties, shortage of time and financial hardship carers often endure. With this in mind I have created some shorter and less expensive treatments for carers:-

Foot Massage 20 mins : £10.00

Hand Massage 20 mins : £10.00

Hand & Foot Massage 30 mins : £15.00

Back Massage 30 mins : £15.00

I have a limited number of these appointments available weekly (should you be a carer but financially secure, I would politely request you pay my usual charges e.g. £20.00: 30 mins etc.)

Government Help
Carers may wish to avail themselves of the governments ‘short-break’ fund. This is a one off payment of £250 which can be used to pay for therapy treatments (and/or a short break). Speak to your Doctor for details/form. Forms are forwarded to ‘Wired’ who then send out payments.


Free Consultation : with 1st Appt. to determine clients personal needs/concerns and treatment plan.

1. Swedish Massage : Classic Full/Part Body , Oiled massage.

2. Aromatherapy Massage : As above, but with wonderfully scented ‘Natural’
Plant Oils, that benefit you ‘Body, Mind and Soul’

3. Remedial Massage : Full/Part Body massage, centred around a client’s area/s
of concern. Uses firm, non-oiled stretching massage. Reduces pain and
improves mobility. (Can be followed by a short oiled/relaxing massage.)

4. NO HANDS Massage : Full/Part body, Oiled massage. Deep pressure is
comfortably given over a large areas per massage stroke, using the fore-arms.
A very thorough and amazingly effective, ‘new’ massage.(See You Tube videos)

Massages 1 - 4 require the client to lay face down on a massage bed, partially disrobed but draped in towels.

5. Indian Head Massage : A full/part massage of the upper back, upper arms,
neck, head & face. In (IHM) turn very stimulating, relaxing and refreshing to the
upper body and mind. Oils may be used on the shoulders and arms (never on
the head - unless requested).

6. Reflexology : A massage of both feet. Uses traditional massage strokes,
followed by pressures on specific points, to effect the well-being of the whole
body. A lovely relaxing and refreshing treatment. (Can be used to treat areas of
the body too sore to touch directly, e.g. for severe back ache.)

Massage 5, is given with the client seated. Massage 6, is given with clients seated or reclined. IHM can be done over clothes or on bare shoulders. Reflexology is done on bare feet, with the client’s body fully clothed.

The speed of massage moves varies from : v slow - v fast and the pressure from v light - v firm, according to each client’s individual needs and preferences.

8. Hand /Foot Massage : A thorough massage of the hands & lower arms/feet &
lower legs; very effective for anyone suffering form aches, pains or reduced
mobility due to extensive use at work or during leisure pursuits /ill health /age
related problems. Computer users, musicians, craft workers, dancers, arthritis
sufferers and the elderly find these massages particularly useful.

9. Healthy Eating, Dietary/Cookery Advice : Dietary/cookery advice and
demonstrations. Special emphasis on allergies and intolerances especially
wheat, dairy and sugar.

10. Group/Couple/Individual Lessons in any of the above treatments available
- Single sessions or Short Courses.

11. Corporate Massage : All massages can be adapted to suit individual
businessneeds. Hand massage is particularly useful for computer users (see
no. 8). Most employees from senior to junior staff will also benefit from upper
back/neck/head or shoulder massages. Back-ache is the no.1 reason for lost
work hours.

12. Green/Natural Health Care Camp & Festival - Classes

Brilliant, fun-filled, family friendly festival . Amazing range of Healthy living, fun and relaxing classes from literally Dawn - Dusk + (till at least midnight!). Classes run to cater from : ‘mums n babies’, 3-7yrs, ‘tweens’, teens and adults…..so everyone is happy…all at the same time…..Pure Holiday Bliss!! Food’s good too, be catered for or campers can go S/C. This yr we have an entire boarding school and its extensive beautiful grounds all to ourselves- how peaceful! Star attractions as ever will be the private swimming pool and tennis courts!!
P.S You’ll find me teaching Indian Head Massage and Reflexology . DISCOUNTS Mention ‘Lise , Massage Therapist from The Wirral’ for a small discount, further discounts for booking by March/larger family/groups - ring above no. for details.


Description of Company
Set up 14 years ago by the owner Lise-Maria. The company provides Therapeutic Massages, Dietary/Cookery advice and group/couple/individual Demonstrations/Talks and Classes. I aim to provide a high standard of treatments or tuition tailored to your individual needs. Based in a peaceful, clean, warm and welcoming environment suitable for both males and females. Appointments are generously timed allowing clients to fully relax and maximize treatment benefits.

Early morning and weekend appts. available.


Gift Vouchers
A full range available – with discounts for multiple treatments. Please see price tab for full details.

Bridal Packages
Details coming soon. Please ring therapist for immediate information.