Intuitive healing massage in the Urban Yurt. ENQUIRE & BOOK HERE
“Hands down the best massage I’ve ever had, my body let go of
so much fear, tension and pain and I was floating…I felt deeply respected
and cared for” (Ria S. Glasgow)
Pause…..rediscover yourself in a place of peace and safety.
Notice anxiety and stress drift away. Feel the care of slow, experienced, intuitive massage, and whatever you need to feel, let it express without judgement.
“Damian is truly unique and his gentle devotion to his
sacred craft is utterly awe-inspiring…my heart fully unburdened herself
of all pain trauma and sorrow.” Anna L (Fife)
– Release trauma that’s been passed to you and express what’s been held in your body.
“I left Damian’s loving mindful presence feeling deeply held and seen…
My body with all her scars was listened to profoundly softly.”
– Recover like you never let yourself, allow emotion to flow, allow pain to resolve.
You were like a guide for me in this session. a healthy masculinity
experience where women can feel safe and be guided towards healing.
(Trust me! We need this!) . (Nina Edinburgh)
Sessions are 90 minutes; £70 (concessions available, ask!) BOOK A SESSION HERE
Massage with Damian is slow, safe, deep and gentle – If you’re looking for relief from pain or anxiety, we can trace lines of tension through your body to their source to release them.
With genuine curiosity and care we’ll uncover underlying causes for pain (including physical or emotional components). I’m also qualified in Oncology massage, helping to provide complimentary therapy for you’re undergoing treatment, or facing your grief.
PRESENCE: As a teacher of self-enquiry meditation, you will feel from me a deep and calm presence. You will be listened to with care, and without judgement.
Feel guidance and support as you discover for yourself and awaken to your own truth. I’m interested in your unique journey.
GRIEF is an opportunity for healing, having known it intimately myself, I now regularly work in a Hospice where working with grief is an enlightening (sometimes humbling) experience. Grief for lost dreams, ancestral grief, grief for care that was never received, grief for the world, and of course for those we’ve loved and lost. Grief is an area where I’ve touched the bottom, and from this solid ground, can guide you through.
PLAY: Rediscover your playfulness. at the right moment, we can explore playfulness. From dancing to play-acting, the Urban Yurt offers a unique safe space to get back in touch with your playful and creative side. Play is a wonderful tool to explore ourselves and I’m happy to use play for healing tender parts of ourselves and releasing shame, it can lighten our hearts and is a welcome part of any program of sessions.
Get in touch to book a session.
A Typical Session
Each session is unique, but for illustration, here’s how your first session might go:
- Feel welcomed into the warm clean spacious yurt.
- Sip on a cup of herbal tea and talk through what’s brought you here.
- Notice any aches and pains in your body,
- We might also talk about your emotional and spiritual growth if it feels relevant for you.
- You will feel heard with presence, interest and curiosity.
- Together, we allow a plan to form before you change out of top layers of clothing and cover up with a soft blanket on the massage table (set to just above floor – shiatsu-style).
- We start massage with slow firm pressure and a few deep breaths to ground and settle in the space.
- Massage is then focused on bringing your nervous system into a deeply relaxed place of healing and restoration. (parasympathetic NS activation)
- It’s common for emotions to be released and this is welcomed and respected without any judgement. You can talk, cry, make requests, give feedback or remain quiet, it’s up to you.
- We can trace pain to it’s source whether physical or emotional.
- We accept whatever we find with healing compassion.
- As we close, you will likely find yourself in a floaty space, relaxed and flowing. We’ll take time to talk again and then respectfully close the session.
- Sessions are 90 minutes (please allow up to 20 minutes additional time for a first session.)
After your massage, you’ll feel super relaxed and released, its sensible to take the rest of the day gently and drink plenty of water.
Testimonials:
“Hands down the best massage I’ve ever had, my body let go of so much fear/tension/pain and i was floating…I felt deeply respected and cared for”
(Ria S. Glasgow)
“Damian’s touch is wonderful, he intuitively knows how to create the perfect balance. I found it really easy to surrender to the experience.” Lynn P (Callander)
“I’ve come away feeling taller,.. without the migraine related head pain I walked in with.” Catherine (@SirenCuan – Edinburgh)
“I left Damian’s loving mindful presence feeling deeply held and seen…My body with all her scars was listened to profoundly softly… a life affirming massage. Anna L (Fife)
“Damian is truly unique and his gentle devotion to his intuitive sacred craft is utterly awe-inspiring…my heart fully unburdened herself of all pain trauma and sorrow.” Anna L (Fife)
“I wholeheartedly recommend Damian to anyone seeking not just a massage but a truly magical journey of self healing.” Lynn Patterson.
“It has helped me with my relationship with myself these days following the session. I like how safe I felt, that it was a professional container but also just playful, real, connected and relaxing. I’m excited to come back.
R. B. (25, Glasgow)
A truly unique and caring experience. I have had a few sessions with Damian, He has a natural skill engaging in sensitive conversation to support my emotional needs which then naturally lead to body work in the form of safe, conscious massage. The combination of talk therapy and massage is such a special and heart-warming experience. I left feeling so much lighter in body and mind. I would wholeheartedly recommend. (Cheryl .W. 42 Edinburgh)
“Damian has immaculate integrity. This has allowed me to explore myself in a way I have never felt safe enough to do before” Rachel (55, Edinburgh)
You were like a guide for me in this session …. a healthy masculinity experience where a women can feel safe and be guided towards healing. (Trust me! We need this!) . (Nina Edinburgh)
Qualifications
Swedish Massage (SMS)
Hands-free Massage (Knot Stressed)
Oncology Massage (Cancer Support Scotland)
Counsellor in the psychology of consciousness (BOHI)
Life drawing instructor (MMU)
About You
Trauma – My work is trauma informed, I work best with those who have done enough prior healing work on their trauma to be able to self-resource and hold themselves through the session. If you have significant untreated trauma in your history, please ensure you have received enough previous support to be sufficiently grounded and stable.
Inclusivity – I’m kink and polyamory aware, LGBTQ+ friendly, ensuring a safe, non-judgemental space for you to find and express your authentic self.
Accessability – The Yurt is 50m from the nearest on-street parking. There is a 25cm step up with no ramp. There is a small toilet (not wheelchair friendly). If these limitations aren’t show-stoppers for you, then I’d be happy to do all I can to help make the space accessible for you. Please get in touch to let me know if I can help.
Live Group sessions & Retreats
Spirituality and Nonsense A free Edinburgh monthly discussion group join our monthly discussion on spiritual awakening. at the Salisbury Centre
Enlightenment Intensive Retreats 4 Days retreat in Scotland, an intensive period of self-enquiry. Heightening potential of a Direct Experience of your true nature, Recognised by Zen masters as an opportunity to “glimpse the mountain top”.
Artwork A showcase of my own artwork inspired by the bizarre circus of life.