Phaedra Owlfinch

Phaedra Owlfinch (she/they) is an MTI Registered, fully qualified professional Massage Therapist, having trained at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork (BCMB). There she cultivated a deeper awareness of what it is like to be in her body, and wants to pass that on to others to help them achieve deep, embodied relaxation.

In her training in Psychology (BSc) and counselling (PGCert), she has learnt how connected the mind and the body truly are, and the importance of physical presence and touch in safety. She values consent, boundaries and communication in all treatments she offers, and wants to work towards achieving true relaxation by befriending the entire body.

She draws from principles of Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, the Polyvagal Theory, and other approaches to massage and therapy in her work, and is continuously learning and expanding her toolkits.

?Her intention always is to be accepting and welcoming of everyone, and to develop an anti-oppressive practice. She is nonbinary and disabled and always strives to create a safe space for outsiders like her. Managing Type 1 Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, and Neurodivergence daily, she knows the importance of doing all we can to cope and take care of ourselves. .

Here are some of my qualifications:

Psychology (BSc Hons) - 2016
Counselling Psychology (Grad Cert) - 2017
The Care Certificate - 2018
Holistic Massage & Bodywork Diploma (Level 4, BCMB) - 2021
How to Become a Trauma-Savvy Practitioner (SCMT) - 2022
CPD - Chair Massage (BCMB) - 2022
CPD - Alleviating Headaches (BCMB) - 2022
CPD - Acupressure Facial Therapy (BCMB) - 2023

07522175509phaedra.florou@gmail.comwww.owlfinchtherapies.com/

The Alma Vale Centre, 30 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HY