"I came to Dina for help with 2 main problems - long-standing lack of flexibility in my leg muscles, which was preventing me from improving on lower-body exercise techniques, and neck and upper back pain, caused by working every day from a laptop. The neck and upper back pain sometimes required treatment with analgesics, and also led to headaches. Dina has helped immensely with both problems. After each massage therapy session my muscles felt re-aligned and supple. I have been amazed by the difference in flexibility in my legs at the start and end of a session, and as a result of Dina's work and advice, I have been able to incorporate more advanced exercise techniques into my workouts. The headaches have stopped and thanks to the sessions and stretching exercises prescribed by Dina, my neck and upper back problems are greatly reduced."
Marie-Claire, Management Consultant, 26
"I spend most of my time sitting at my desk, typing away at my computer. I already knew some exercises to avoid repetitive strain injury, but as I came towards the end of writing my thesis, I started to experience more muscular problems with my shoulders, neck and back. Although the pain was bad, at that time I couldn't avoid spending so much time at my computer, and so I went to see Dina.
During the massage-therapy sessions, thanks to Dina, I became much more aware of which muscles were causing me problems, and how the pain was referring from one area of my body to another. The sessions were really useful in identifying where some of the root-problems lay, and treating some of the most heavily-knotted areas. In addition to remedial treatment, Dina also gave me specific exercises to stretch certain muscles as a preventative measure to avoid further injuries in the future.
I would recommend Dina to anyone suffering from muscular pain without any hesitation whatsoever."
Jon, Conservation Programme Manager, 32
"I went to Dina for help with a knee problem which had been developing for some time and was causing discomfort when I cycled and performed as a samba dancer.
Dina traced the problem back to an old cycling injury and put together a programme of treatment and exercises. I really enjoyed working with Dina. She is friendly, supportive, knowledgeable, really willing to listen and help unpick problems, and to take time to help you better understand your own body. The course of treatment relieved my knee problem, enabling me to once more fully enjoy cyclng and dancing. And if the problem reoccurs, I feel that I've now got the tools to tackle it."
Jo, Charity Director, 34
"Being someone who likes to run and cycle most days of the week, I often ask a lot of my body. I have had a recurring problem after running the Comrades Marathon in my right hip/leg/ muscle group for a few years. Dina was recommended to me through a friend. I have found her knowledge of the structure of the body and the workings of the muscle groups to be excellent plus her spot-on intuition and compassion makes an unbeatable combination. In the 25 years I have been running (I started young!) including competing as a semi-pro athlete and now, just keeping fit, Dina is at the top of my list for a sports massage. If you have a niggling muscle ache or just fancy a great massage to unwind and de-stress, I highly recommend Dina."
Andrea, Surveyor, 41
"At only 27 I've suffered from chronic back problems for the last 10 years, resulting in often continuous headaches and an incredibly stiff neck, shoulders and back! I moved to London just under 2 years ago and have been to a number of therapists in that time, none of which seemed to help at all with my problems. I even started travelling back up North to see my old masseuse, who I knew I could trust... . Then I met Dina.
Dina has a level of commitment and dedication I have never seen before. It's wonderful to find someone so passionate about what they do, these qualities together with her incredible strength (amazing for such a petit lady), have finally given me what I was looking for. I must admit, it can be painful. I remember the first time I saw Dina I found myself almost laughing at the level of pain she was causing me, but the aftereffects were amazing!
I know Dina specialises in sports massage, and many people may not think it's the right form of massage for more chronic and generalised problems, but I think differently. I can honestly say that no one has done as much for me as Dina has. With regular treatment I'm more relaxed, have far less general neck and shoulder pain, and fewer headaches! What more can I say?
I would wholeheartedly recommend Dina to anyone. She's a star!"
Frankie, Research Technician, 28