Welcome

My name is Carmen Makepeace, I am the owner of Makepeace & Massage. I am an Advanced Clinical Massage and Rehabilitation specialist based in beautiful South Oxfordshire.

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We are geared towards our clients experiences in both pain relief and relaxation. 

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My history is exceptionally varied. My two biggest values are a love of both education and helping people. I came to massage for 2 main reasons. I was burnt out after my PhD in Nuclear Fusion Reactor Materials. (I am aware that it really doesn't roll of the tongue!) My second reason was my Mum. I've always had a passion for all things fitness and exercise and as we sat there one evening talking about her chronic pain and osteoarthritis, I wanted to use my time out to learn so that I could help her.... 

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I started massage because of my love of learning, I carried on because of the sheer joy it invoked helping others out of chronic pain. I now hold the highest qualifications the UK has to offer in massage and soft tissue therapies.

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Since starting, I have gone on one of the longest of life's journeys. I am/was an Olympic Weightlifter, but after suffering a skull fracture and swiftly thereafter a car accident I had to really dig deep and find the answers for myself to become pain free and able to lift again. 

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The positive is that I really have walked every step of rehab, recovery, mindfulness, and treatment that many of my clients dealing with chronic conditions face. It has taught me so much about the body, and most valuably: how much stress affects us both physically and mentally. Alongside all our advanced techniques, soft tissue and manual therapies, you'll find a patient centred approach, fully aware that taking time out to unwind and breathe provides the very best healing opportunities possible. 

Our goal is to greet every person who walks through our doors with empathy and care; and then help them leave with renewed optimism, lower levels of pain, easier movement and greater joy.