Massage Therapist
Patrick Patel
I provide holistic therapy to treat the body as a whole, rather than as separate parts, to improve wellness, health and posture in a holistic way.
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A Few Words About Me
I am ITEC and APNT qualified, a Premier Training Graduate in Fitness and Sports Therapy and am fully insured. I regularly update my professional knowledge and skills and often treat many people suffering from persistent ailments to stress-related conditions. I regularly deal with clients who are either physically active or inactive and who suffer from chronic and postural imbalances, providing tailored sessions to the client’s specific needs and are quality assured.
A Few Words About Me
I am ITEC and APNT qualified, a Premier Training Graduate in Fitness and Sports Therapy and am fully insured. I regularly update my professional knowledge and skills and often treat many people suffering from persistent ailments to stress-related conditions. I regularly deal with clients who are either physically active or inactive and who suffer from chronic and postural imbalances, providing tailored sessions to the client’s specific needs and are quality assured.
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Each session is tailored to client's specific needs and is quality assured
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the muscles and fascia in a deeper way, using Myofascial release techniques and aims to “melt and unstick and restore fluidity” of the muscle fibres and fascia.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage uses aspects of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage that can help alleviate tension and stress, which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical and mental activity and can help heal minor injuries and scar tissue, caused by overuse and overexertion.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is designed to relax muscles, using oil, to facilitate long gliding strokes, kneading techniques, helping to improve circulation, lymphatic drainage, relieve muscle tension and promote relaxation.
Massage Benefits
I view the practice of massage as a key tenet of overall physical and emotional wellbeing. There are many advantages to having regular massage, some of which are outlined below:
Physical Wellness
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Massage helps to relax the nervous system and decrease stress levels, tension and muscle spasms release, allowing for deeper breathing.
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Massage helps to reduce blood pressure and increase circulation.
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The lymphatic system is aided by massage to excrete wastes produced by the body's metabolism.
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Massage increases ease of movement and flexibility, enhances all the systems of the body, such as the circulatory, nervous and immune areas resulting in a better quality of physical health.
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Massage helps to release waste and toxins from the body, such as lactic acid and helps to create a greater relaxation of the muscles and improve the physiology and psychology of the body.
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Massage aids overall physical recovery of any injury or trauma.
Mental & Emotional Wellness
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Massage reduces mental stress by calming the mind, which encourages mental clarity and a relaxed state of alertness.
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Massage also allows the body to experience an ease of emotional expression, a sense of wellbeing and an increase in energy flow. This reduces anxiety and causes a natural integration of mind and body, thus achieving balance.
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Massage can help to reduce stress, which is probably the most valuable asset to everyone, as it is increasingly believed that 80-90% of all disease is stress related.
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Massage effectively lowers stress and increases relaxation, allowing your internal energy to flow freely.
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Massage increases the production of feel good hormones, serotonin, dopamine and endorphins, which boost the body's ability to fight off pain, anxiety and emotions of sadness.
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Regular massage can heavily assist with mental and emotional recovery.
Client Stories
Our first session was a surprise to us since, after discussing our problem areas with Patrick, he was not only able to locate the sources of our problems very quickly, but was able to commence immediately on manipulating our bodies towards the road to recovery. However, as with any changes made to the body’s structure our initial reactions were quite painful, lasting for several days since our muscles had not been manipulated in such a way and had become locked in inappropriate positions.
After several somewhat painful sessions we did however, not only notice the benefits of Patrick’s endeavours, but also the discomfort in being manipulated was much reduced and became more tolerable. As with any form of deep tissue massage the manipulation of the muscles can be painful at times but the results are more than worth it. Several sessions later our bodies have become far more tolerant to the manipulation procedures and after leaving Patrick’s premises, we have been able to carry on our day-to-day activities without any noticeable discomfort and have become more flexible.
Patrick has a very calm, smooth and professional approach to massaging the required parts of the body without any sudden or jarring movements and is more than willing to explain the reasons for any part of the massage technique being given during a session.
Having received the benefits of Patrick’s talented hands we have already recommended several other, very grateful, people to visit him and we will continue to do so since our lives have been transformed in a very beneficial manner.
For a long time, we were looking for a massage therapist to help us with our tired bodies and injuries that we picked up from our long training hours and performances.
We found Patrick through the internet and attended one of his sessions. His work was outstanding, professional and knowledgeable and since then we have never looked back. We highly recommend him for a full sports body massage and hope to get the same satisfaction as we did.
Patrick provides me with full body deep tissue massage, with often more emphasis on the hip and leg regions. This is due to me having osteoarthritis in both my hip joints. He has been improving the way my body feels, with an excellent knowledge of alignment and total body structure. Patrick has spent one hour every 2-3 weeks, bringing my body back to life. I am eternally grateful.
His excellent work has enabled me to play Division 1 squash in the Surrey Cup Leagues again, which I never thought possible with a lifetime disability.
For me, he is the best massage therapist I have been to and is in a league of his own.
I ran a marathon in pain, and after that I rested for a few months. During this time I was recommended to an orthopaedic who prescribed me orthotics and regular stretching exercise.
I also went to two different physiotherapists and the only *benefits* I remember were the 30 minutes of pain I was going through during the massage and the sore legs the days after.
I started slowly to resume my training. But the pain came back very soon, even with low mileage runs. So I had to stop again.
I started talking to Patrick and, having nothing to lose, I decided to give it a go.
Patrick soon identified all my bad habits, from my posture to my running movements. Together with releasing a lot of tensions from my muscles, He helped me to become aware of any part of the body that I used during my running, and also during my cycling. The massages started from soft and gradually moved into a deeper level. Even after the most “intense” sessions, I was still able to train the following day.
My pain has now reduced dramatically and I regularly follow the advice that Patrick gave to me. I have now resumed my normal running mileage. Seeing Patrick, It is not only a moment to relax, but it is also essential if you want to train regularly and be pain-free.
Don't wait for the legs to break down before taking them to service!
Member of Hercules Wimbledon Athletic Club.
If you have ever been to Patrick just for a general massage then you will know this is Shelley getting her own back from being told off as a child.
It only took one visit to Patrick to find out that getting agile was not going to be a quick fix. At this point, I would like to give Patrick the recognition that he deserves. He has the ability to take a person that has neglected his body over many years in sport and to be able to carry on doing the things in sport that most sixty year olds can only dream of.
After having two major operations where muscle damage could not be prevented, Patrick was at hand to work on the postoperative period that is so important after any surgery.
I truly thank him for his professionalism and dedication that he commands in this industry and for the addiction you have given me to have more massages.
Patrick does an awesome job of working out the stress knots I tend to develop at the top of my back but in a manner that means they don't come back unless I've been really silly.
I have struggled in the past with massages that have done little other than relax me, rather than address the issues I have. Patrick was and continues to be a revelation, and leaves my back feeling great for a very long time.
Patrick understands how all parts of the body connect with each other therefore his treatment focuses on your long-term physical well-being. He does not rush any of the sessions and often runs over the allocated time, as the treatment requires.
I can honestly say that, for the first time in many years I can freely move my shoulders and neck; he has also worked on improving my posture and generally helped me both physically and mentally to deal with all the stresses of modern life.
For the first time someone seemed to understand what my problem was and what to do about it. After two or three sessions I felt a vast improvement and with a series of exercises explained by Patrick to undertake before and after playing -for the first time in years I was able to play pain free and even more importantly walk freely the next day!
I would not hesitate in recommending Patrick and in fact have already done so and everybody has confirmed he has been able to help, where others failed.
Since attending sessions with Patrick, the pain has now disappeared and I am able to type at my computer without any tension in my shoulders.
I thoroughly recommend Massage1st to anyone who is suffering from muscular aches and pains.
The service is exceptional and it is real value for money.You will not be disappointed with the results.
Even after the first session with Patrick I could feel the improvement and after 4-5 sessions, I was like a new woman and could get back to the gym.Patrick kindly gave me advice on stretches to do and I haven’t had any issues with my back since then.
That was several years ago. I have always suffered with shoulder and neck pain and feel a lot of tightness in that area.This is likely from bad posture at my desk and tension, so I now see Pat on a regular basis to ease out aching muscles and keep things on an even keel.
As always, after leaving, I feel 100% better! I would definitely recommend Patrick; he manages to find just where the problem is and how to release the tension.
Due to the cost going up what seemed every month, I turned to another form of therapy - Osteopathy.This, although it was a longer session, did not really offer me relief on what I required.
I then found Patrick online and he suggested I came for a trial period and I have been back every month at least since.Aches and pains are eased and suggested exercises day-to-day helps, until I get to see him again.
I now feel like I get value for money and can physically walk out of the session feeling a lot better with my body.Would highly recommend it to anyone that suffers from muscle pain or bad posture. Patrick is very approachable, just give it a try.
Patrick is thorough and alongside treating the areas of pain, he rectifies other areas elsewhere that are contributing to the problem.He has also pointed out ways in which I can help treatment and improve posture in everyday life.
The pain has ceased and I now have a comfortable relationship with my formerly aching body.Patrick was highly recommended to me and shall always be grateful that I have been under his care.Right from the outset I was totally impressed by his knowledge and professionalism.
Because of his passion and commitment in wanting to understand all areas of the mind and body, he uses his knowledge in his profession to help others. He tailors each and every massage to each individual and each symptom. For me, this has worked every time in all these years he has treated me. Simply, you won’t find anyone better!I will continue to strongly recommend Patrick to anyone!
He also educates you so that you become more aware of yourself and thus are able to make sure that you help maintain his good work.I would recommend him to anyone as I think he is brilliant at what he does.
The combination of his deep tissue massage that gets to the core of the problem, rather than just warming the surface and his advice on exercise, stretching and recovery techniques have meant that I now sleep undisturbed and have regained the range of movement I thought was lost due to the injury.I would recommend his services to anyone, whether it is for Sports rehabilitation or just stress relief.
On some days it was so painful I could barely walk.I'd heard about Patrick through my boyfriend and on a particularly painful day resolved to go and see him.I began to feel the benefits after the very first session and had a total of 5 - my sciatica has not returned in nearly 2 years.Pat has a very detailed knowledge of the effects of poor posture on the body and I would recommend him to anyone.
Having suffered a longstanding soft tissue shoulder injury which was progressively getting worse over time and curtailing my range of movement, was caused and aggravated by poor training instruction with incorrect posture.
After a short course of Deep Tissue Massage and advice and guidance on correct posture and body alignment, my shoulder has improved exponentially.I whole-heartedly recommend you contact Pat and I am pleased to say that I am once again training full time and am no longer plagued with pain.Cheers Pat
Patrick is a true professional whose knowledge is extensive and manner, genuinely sincere. I found this service by surfing the web and am ever so grateful. I have recommended his services to a family member, and would not hesitate to do so for anyone else. A rewarding experience and well worth having.
Many thanks Patrick
I went to see Patrick, told him my position and circumstances about my lower back pains...and then he started treating a completely different part of my body.
Completely confused I asked him what he was doing, and he then went on to explain how everything is connected and you cannot get that part better without getting this part sorted first...with raised eyebrows I agreed with him, not to sure but trusting his judgement.After a couple more sessions, sure enough, back pain was gone! Not to mention my posture was a heck of a lot better, actually walked out of there a couple of inches taller.
Totally recommend Patrick to any and everyone, TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!!
Also, I regularly play football, and his massages are also very good at keeping me limber and preventing injury and recovering from stiff and sore muscles.
On the initial assessment, Pat said that there was no reason why the curves could not be corrected out. The only requirement on my part was a bit of patience because the body can only adjust to change so fast. Through regular deep tissue massage over the course of a few months, the muscles holding my spine in a certain way relaxed and allowed my spine to adopt a more natural 'upright' position.
Gradually, but permanently, my posture improved, and by standing tall my confidence soared.
Pat really straightened me out (no pun intended) and i can feel absolutely no trace of the pain that once ailed me daily!I've recommended others to him and all have come away with glowing reviews.
Aches and pains that I used to just put up with as part of life are now much eased, in some cases gone altogether.On top of that, I now feel taller and have more muscle definition, without the need to feel the burn at the gym.
Would highly recommend it to anyone that suffers from muscle pain or bad posture.
AMAZING!!
Gradually, the dysfunctioning parts are starting to behave and although I’m not there yet, the feedback from my body says that I’m getting there.But if you are looking for an informed, knowledgeable, professional and committed massage therapist then I couldn’t recommend Patrick highly enough.
He has been helping me every couple of weeks and have not had any recurring injury problems.Each session Patrick will work on the parts of the body, which require loosening and stretching out.He completely understands how all parts of the body link together, can diagnose any problem you may have and find a solution.
No cause is lost is his genuine belief! He not only gives effective proper deep tissue massage, but also combines that with stretches, advice and extra exercises to be done in your own time to maintain and build on the improvements.When I first saw Patrick I was about to stop competitive squash due to immobility and constant back pain but now I am still playing county standard squash approaching 50 years old.So thank you Patrick, for extending my squash life and the help you have provided me.
I sit in front of a computer for about 8 hours a day and I sometimes start to get niggles and aches and pains in my arms/neck/shoulders. A session with Patrick gets rid of these instantly. I'm sure if Patrick hadn't been recommended to me I'd be a walking wreck!
I find the sessions relaxing, therapeutic and educational (as I learn more about how our bones and muscles work together, and about different fitness techniques). Patrick's knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy/function is outstanding (I studied medicine and my knowledge is a fraction of Patrick's!)
Definitely a 5 star service - thanks Patrick!
After the first consultation with Patrick I knew this was not going to be a one-day only visit.Sometimes you have to listen to people who are professionals.
After a few visits to Patrick I can say without any doubt that the treatments are giving me a better understanding of how the body reacts to the work that I do.He also gives you exercises tailored to your requirements to do on a daily basis to help keep the body supple and speed the progress of recovery.Going to Patrick is an education on the workings of the body and he takes time to explain to you the correct way to look after yourself.
I can recommend a visit to Patrick to anybody even if it is just for a consultation. He will give you a true opinion and the rest is left to you to make your mind up without any pressure on having to attend his clinic. The results speak for themselves.
But it was the onset of full-blown migraines that got me peeled from the monitor, and got me looking for help.My GP referred me to osteopaths, physiotherapists, and a variety of unpronounceable ‘ologists’. Nothing worked. Indeed, the headaches got worse.
In desperation I even embarrassed myself at the local yoga classes. Help eventually came in the form of Patrick. He was recommended to me by one of my best friends, who highly praised his approach to massage and healing. I was at my wit’s end.From the word go, I realised Patrick was going to be different. He was the first practitioner to identify that years of misuse had resulted in my body being out of alignment. He immediately identified the domino effect on my body, and proceeded to undo decades of damage.
With every session I felt the benefit. I felt more relaxed, and the manipulations got deeper. Within 3 sessions my headaches started clearing. Within 5 I was regaining correct shoulder movement. My posture was improving and with it, amazingly, I had gained nearly an inch in height. Throughout Patrick taught me body awareness. He gave me a mind-body tool for life.
The headaches are gone, and the backache too. Hopefully one day I’ll manage to get rid of that computer too.
Oh no I thought, not again all that I went through and now this! Anyway, I then spent many months seeing a chiropractor, who eventually told me after I complained to him about not improving, "there is nothing I can do for you, the structures of your back have been altered and will no longer be or have the same stability it should! You need some deep tissue massage 1st, and come back and see us in the future. I can recommend a man who can help in a different way…"
For some reason either spiritual or not I really believed I was going to get somewhere this time and walked out of the practice and have never needed to return. And here is why, when you visit Patrick, "HAVE FAITH." Take the time to talk and explain how your back is and tell him and let him assist you in his own special way.
Let any good advice be absorbed into your body and let his hands and strength work on your "mind and body." Do not fight against it and I can assure you if you maintain regular visits to get on the right path and help yourself, etc. you will get better and if you are not as far down the line as I was, you will NOT need surgery which in most cases is unnecessary in my experience. "Prevention is better than a cure."
The bottom line and main lesson here is simple, if your "pre surgery," see this man to prevent serious problems in the future. If like me you have been operated on "POST SURGERY" see Patrick and get some proper treatment and advice, and maintain your back through exercises and stretches and I can assure you, you can have your near normal life back! And if there is nothing wrong with you, get an M.O.T, his therapeutic massage is great. "Your move."
My G.P gave me a series of physiotherapy-influenced exercises, which made not an ounce of difference. Then I decided to try massage and went to a local practitioner who used hot stones and lots of different massage machines.
She said I had the stiffest shoulders she had ever dealt with and after 3 months of treatment with very little improvement she advised me to see a chiropractor. Feeling rather depressed about the whole sorry business and sick of popping painkillers, a friend recommended Patrick.
What an experience! This was a massage with a difference. After taking a full history; he knew exactly where my problem was originating from and hit the spots. Where as before the massages had been relaxing and that was all, this was deep and manipulative.
I felt a significant change after my first treatment and by the third my headaches were gone and the aching much reduced. By 6 treatments, my posture, lower and upper back was all a lot better and now 6 months on, I only attend once a month.
This treatment has literally changed the quality of my life 10 fold and I can continue with my profession where as before I was considering early retirement.Thanks.