Hello
I am Annie Richardson. I trained as a Personal Fitness Trainer back in 2000 then 8 years ago trained as a Sports/Remedial Massage Therapist. More recently qualifying in Cancer Pre & Rehab Exercise & Massage Therapy. This added to Scar Tissue Therapy, Clinical Dry Needling, Pre and Rehabilitation through movement & exercise and deep tissue massage I can offer a comprehensive therapy package. This will include an initial assessment, and then a treatment/exercise therapy plan formulated specific to your needs.
I have a purpose built studio at my home. BigSky Therapies 4 Valley View, Ampleforth. My clients have a wide variety of problems and range from school children and students, right through to my eldest client who is 89 years old..
I can help you de-stress, recover from a sports injury, help return to fitness after an operation, illness or manage an ongoing medical condition. Working to correct muscle imbalances and inflexibilities via exercise, massage, and clinical dry needling therapy.
Start making positive health and fitness changes to your lifestyle.
Keep scrolling to see details of all therapies available.
Appointment only - The Studio - BigSky Therapies, 4 Valley View, Ampleforth, YO62 4GQ. 07792278145 bigskys1965@gmail.com
Massage Therapy
45 - 50 mins Sports Massage/Remedial Massage with Rehabilitation Exercise Therapy
£60.00
Your initial assessment will be around an hour including a deep tissue massage treatment and exercise therapy. A mobility, flexibility and strength programme will be provided, specific to your needs.
Your deep tissue massage treatments of approximately 50 minutes can include:
trigger point therapy/ clinical dry needling
myofascial release
scar tissue therapy
sub occipital release technique
manual lymphatic drainage
therapeutic ultrasound treatments
soft tissue release
muscle energy technique
kinesiology taping
rehabilitation exercise therapy
Your exercise therapy - Alterations will be made to your rehabilitation programme as treatment progresses.
Ts & Cs - A no Show fee, late cancellation fee applies
Warm Bamboo, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Ultimate Relaxation - Head, Neck & Foot Massage. Oncology Massage
1 hour £60 Warm Bamboo, Ultimate Relaxation, MLD & Oncology Massage
2 hours session £115
If you need to de-stress, I can help. Warm bamboo massage can be a light to deep tissue massage and can give benefits such as increased blood flow, detoxification and de-stress.
MLD massage is a very light technique which is specifically focussed on the lymph vessels, helping to increase the flow of lymphatic fluid.
Oncology massage can relive the symptoms of cancer or the side-effects of the treatment prescribed by the client’s consultant. This therapy is not a treatment or a remedy for the cancer itself.
No Cancellation/No Show fee
1 to 1 Exercise Therapy
1 to 1 Special Conditions Exercise Therapy inc.. Cancer Prehab & Rehab
1 hour £55 each session.
2 - 4 hour outdoor walking sessions available. Locally around Helmsley Ask for prices
1 to 1 exercise therapy. This helps with motivation and fitness development. Specifically for those with special medical or musculoskeletal problems. Together, we will develop an exercise plan based on your medical conditions, preferences and fitness level, changing as you progress. Each sessions will keep you fresh and motivated to work towards personal goals and always considering your medical conditions
Ts & Cs - A no show, late cancellation fee applies
Clinical Dry Needling
Clinical Dry needling, also known as "trigger point dry needling," is a technique used by many different healthcare disciplines, including acupuncturists, physical therapists, physicians, chiropractors among others. Dry needling is mainly used to "treat" myofascial "trigger points", but it is also used to "target" connective tissue and muscular ailments.
1 hour session £60.00
Ts & Cs - A no show, late cancellation fee applies
Testimonials
My Philosophy
The Big Jigsaw
I have always believed that health and fitness was bigger than working hard in the gym and going for a run. There are various technical elements of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance and flexibility. For a happy and healthy life you can add positive emotional wellness, stress management, good diet and nutritional habits, a good sleep pattern, motivation, body composition, hydration.... I’m sure I can think of more!
This is what I call the Big Jigsaw... creating the perfect health, fitness and wellness picture for the rest of your life.
Most of us have lots of the pieces in place, but for many some pieces are still missing. To get to our full potential we need to fit more of the pieces in the puzzle to create your own personal fitness picture. It is only when the picture becomes more complete that we can really achieve our goals.
So lifestyle is key. Get out of the office. Get some fresh air! Pull your jigsaw pieces together and create your personal picture. Most people are happily surprised at what their picture looks like! There is no upper age limit or minimum fitness level, to make positive changes to your life.
This is for ALL of us. Fabulous!
Annie x
Therapies, Professional Registration & Memberships
Sports Massage Therapy
Clinical Dry Needling
Remedial Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Warm Bamboo Massage
Oncology Massage
Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatments
Trigger-point Therapy
Myofascial Release Technique
Kinesiology Taping
Exercise Referral for those with various medical conditions
Exercise Therapy for those who are about to have surgery, are going through cancer medication or other treatments and those recovering from, and living with Cancer
Specialising in Exercise Therapy for those with Arthritis
Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist
Training towards Level 6 Integrated Advanced Health and Nutrition Coach. Active Health Group
Enhanced DBS certificate
Professional Registration & Memberships
Sports Therapy Organisation
Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council,
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
Breeze Academy Certified for Acupuncture
Contact Me
If you want to get in touch, use the form below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Please also check your junk mail for my reply or add your mobile number
The Studio: Bigsky Therapies
Address - 4 Valley View, Ampleforth, YO62 4DQ. 5 days per week..