To embody
Karada, meaning the body, is a personalised, full-body massage that adapts to your unique needs on the day.
This freestyle space draws from a range of modalities, flowing between deep tissue work, softer techniques, passive stretching, and joint mobilisation. The intention is to support nervous system recalibration, fascial hydration, and functional restoration — allowing the body to return to a more embodied, integrated state.
Karada meets you where you are, creating space for both physical release and deeper regulation.
Ideal for:
Full-body restoration, integration, and ongoing body maintenance.
To empower
Chikara, meaning strength or power, is a focused deep tissue sports massage designed for active and athletic bodies.
This space targets muscular tension and load-related fatigue through firm pressure, active release techniques, passive stretching, and precise muscle work. Chikara supports recovery, performance, and preparation — helping the body move with more efficiency and resilience.
Ideal for:
Muscle fatigue, movement preparation, and strength training integration.
Commonly booked by:
Athletes, bodybuilders, strongmen, CrossFitters, and those training with intent.
To flow
'Kawa' is a gentle, rhythmic lymphatic drainage massage designed to support circulation, reduce swelling, and help the body return to a state of ease.
Using slow, intentional strokes and light pressure, this treatment works with the body’s natural lymphatic pathways to encourage fluid movement, detoxification, and nervous system settling. The session begins with lymphatic flow techniques to open and support drainage channels, before transitioning into soft, grounding touch to integrate the work.
Ideal for:
This massage is deeply calming and restorative, ideal for those feeling heavy, puffy, inflamed, fatigued, or run down, as well as anyone seeking nervous system regulation and gentle support.
To refine
Kanso, meaning simplicity, is a focused massage designed to release one specific area of the body with intention and precision.
This 40-minute session offers targeted work to reduce localised tension, improve circulation, and restore ease in a particular region. By concentrating on a single area, the body is given space to reset without overwhelm.
This space is ideal when you need direct, efficient care — whether preparing the body for movement or relieving accumulated strain.
Ideal for:
Pre-event leg preparation to support circulation and mobility.
Neck and shoulder focus for tension and headaches.
Lower back or glute work to ease deep holding patterns.
What do clients say about kansoma massage..
"Nina is an absolute gem! With such deep knowledge in the human body, she brings the ultimate holistic approach to massage. Every session I've walked in battered and walked out feel refreshed and relax.
Nina is so intuitive, she is able to pick up on irritating areas without you having to explain. You'll never need another sport/holistic massuse "
Fred Woodthorpe - Strong man athlete
"Nina is awesome! Very experienced, knows exactly what she’s doing and will fix your pains and issues.
Nina was able to sort out an issue with my traps within 1 session through dry needling, scraping and deep tissue work. Highly recommend to anyone who takes training seriously, will change your views on recovery for sure. Thanks Nina see you soon"
Juan Galvin - Body builder and PT
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