I’m Nell, a Level 3 qualified Massage Therapist. My mission is to create a space for women going through life changes to take time to care for and reconnect with themselves. I offer highly adaptable and holistic ‘firm and flowy’ massage therapy, always tailored to your needs. I am a mobile therapist with locations in Brecon, Hay-on-Wye, Abergavenny and Crickhowell. I also offer mobile masssage services in your home or holiday let, or for your event.

I have always felt a calling to improve the lives of women in my community, and massage has become my tool to do so. Our bodies and minds go through so many changes that can be debilitating and leave us feeling powerless—whether that’s period pain and PMS, menopause or perimenopause, pregnancy, fertility trouble or pregnancy loss, relationship break down, transitioning, mental health issues, chronic stress, motherhood, grieving, a diagnosis, or simply growing older… the list goes on. Massage can be healing, uplifting and beneficial for all of us.

Massage is an incredibly valuable technique to relax your muscles, mind and nervous system through touch, and improve your overall quality of life. I know from my own experience following recurrent pregnancy loss, how healing and life-affirming touch and massage can be. According to research undertaken by the Institute of Touch, to name just a few of its many tangible benefits, massage can:

• help pain management,
• improve joint mobility,
• reduce blood pressure and heart rate,
• boost your immunity,
• improve body image,
• and is the single most effective treatment for anxiety.

So that’s why massage. But why New Chapter? I am a huge bookworm and studied Literature at university, and now live on the doorstep of Hay on Wye—the UK’s town of literature. New Chapter was named for my love of reading, but also in recognition of the many beautiful (and sometimes challenging) phases we go through as women.

I was trained by the wonderful Next Wave Therapy in Cornwall (look Amy up on your next holiday!) I am committed to continual career development, discovering new ways to tailor my massages to suit your unique needs. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns before booking in with me.

New Chapter is and always will be LGBTQ+ friendly.

Nell clearly shows in her massages that she loves what she’s doing and making others feel cared for.

– Keira, new mum