MZTherapy

Recently I've been having treatment with Madeleine Zagni, who quite simply worked wonders after even the first rolfing session. I'd never experienced this technique before and was unsure what to expect. She immediately put me at ease and noticed where she could help, taking great care to patiently and deftly relieve years of tension and poor circulation (as a result of arthritis in my knee). As I await surgery she has helped me improve and maintain flexibility and mobility. I'd reached a point where I was feeling desperate to move more fluidly but the pain with prohibitive. With a combination of her exceptional technique and physiological insight she has released me from a sedantry and restrictive lifestyle, reduced pain levels and increased my mobility in ways I might I have only dreamed a few months ago. Another huge benefit has been, by working to increase function in my legs, she has also significantly improved my blood pressure, which had become a concern. We decided to test it in one session so I took readings before during and after a treatment, with astounding results:Before; 151/94, During: 144/81, After: 116/64. Admitedly, to begin with, it could be uncomfortable at times, but it was so worth persevering as the results speak for themselves. I simply can't recommend Madeleine enough to offer expert, considerate, life changing treatment. Her knowledge, as a multi-disciplinary body worker, is exceptional and I have a new lease of life!Moreexpand_more

I had a course of 10 rolfing sessions with Madeleine last summer, and was very impressed by her and by the technique. My issues were tight ham strings, short Achilles tendons and minor low back pain. Any slight discomfort during sessions felt constructive, change that’s for the better. I was particularly aware of Madeleine’s care, concentration and focussed attention, and how she minutely observed my posture and movements before and after work. The clarity of her explanations gradually helped me to understand something of how I had been holding and using my body, and how we were together working on improving that. It seemed to be a short-cut, achieving change that would have taken several years of yoga stretches to accomplish. I came away feeling better in my body, and determined to maintain the changes she had brought about by continuing with yoga stretches and ensuring I kept up my improved posture. I’m still doing both, and very pleased with the whole experience.

Madeleine is a fantastic sports massage therapist and structural integration specialist. Her therapy room is on the edge of Bath in a beautiful little village called Stanton Prior - the pretty country setting and quietness was an added bonus!