Fibrotherapy (for Fibromyalgia)

FINDING COMFORT & CALM WITH SPECILISED FIBROTHERAPY

Living with Fibromyalgia often means navigating persistent pain, fatigue, and widespread discomfort that can impact every aspect of daily life. At Flexpoint, I understand these unique challenges. My specialised Fibrotherapy sessions are designed with a deep respect for your sensitivities, offering a gentle, compassionate approach to help manage symptoms and improve your overall well-being. 

What is Fibrotherapy?

• A Gentle, Specialised Approach: Fibrotherapy is a unique massage modality specifically developed to address the widespread pain and heightened sensitivity associated with Fibromyalgia. It avoids deep pressure that can often trigger discomfort.

• Focus on Comfort & Relief: Unlike traditional massage, the primary goal is to provide profound comfort, reduce tenderness, and calm your nervous system, rather than deep muscle work.

• Calms the Nervous System: Many Fibromyalgia symptoms are linked to an overactive nervous system. Fibrotherapy uses very light, flowing techniques to soothe and rebalance, promoting a state of calm.

• Designed for Sensitivity: Every stroke, pressure, and position is carefully considered and adapted to your individual pain points and sensitivities, ensuring a safe and therapeutic experience.

How Fibrotherapy Can Help You

Fibrotherapy focuses on gently easing the unique constellation of symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia. You might experience benefits such as:

• Significant Pain Reduction: Gentle techniques help to desensitise tender points and ease widespread muscular and fascial pain without causing flare-ups.

• Decreased Stiffness & Aches: By improving circulation and relaxing superficial tissues, Fibrotherapy can reduce the feeling of stiffness often experienced upon waking or after inactivity.

• Improved Sleep Quality: The deeply relaxing nature of the massage helps to calm the mind and body, promoting more restful and restorative sleep.

• Reduced Fatigue & Increased Energy: By alleviating pain and improving sleep, many clients find they have more energy and less chronic fatigue.

• Lowered Stress & Anxiety: The soothing touch and calming atmosphere help to quiet an overactive nervous system, reducing feelings of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.

• Enhanced Sense of Well-being: Fibrotherapy offers a moment of compassionate, pain-free touch, fostering a greater connection with your body and improving your overall quality of life.

• Improved Body Awareness: Gentle guidance can help you reconnect with your body in a positive way, fostering a sense of safety and reducing fear of movement.

What to Expect During Your Fibrotherapy Session

• Empathetic Consultation: We'll begin with a detailed chat about your symptoms, pain levels, and specific sensitivities to create a truly personalised session plan.

• Beginning with Breath: Setting the Tone for Healing. Before the gentle massage even begins, we'll take a moment to connect with your breath. This initial phase involves simple, guided breathing exercises designed to effortlessly transition you into a state of deep calm. The power of your breath helps to:

  • Settle Your Mind: Release daily stresses and mental chatter.

  • Relax Your Body: Gently signal your nervous system to let go of tension.

  • Enhance Receptivity: Prepare your tissues to respond more effectively to the therapeutic touch that follows. This intentional start ensures you receive the maximum benefit from your session, beginning your journey to relief and relaxation from the very first breath.

• Extremely Gentle Touch: Expect very light pressure and slow, flowing movements. Communication is key, and your comfort is always the priority – any pressure level can be adjusted instantly.

• Targeted Acupressure: I apply gentle pressure to specific, well-researched points, including Pericardium 6 (often used for calming the mind and easing nausea) and Conception Vessel 12 (known for its harmonizing effect on digestion and emotional balance). These points are carefully chosen for their renowned ability to regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and improve vital circulation. 

• Focus on Your Comfort: You'll be positioned for optimal comfort with supportive bolsters and blankets, ensuring you feel safe and secure throughout the session.

• Calming Atmosphere: The treatment room is designed to be a peaceful sanctuary, with soft lighting and quiet ambiance to help you relax deeply.

• Post-Session Care: We'll discuss simple self-care tips to help you maintain the benefits of your session at home.