Josephine Oakley

Various techniques will be used in your treatment, including trigger point therapy, myofascial release, amma, sports massage and swedish massage.

The treatment I provide is completely tailored to you, and your expectations. Each massage will be entirely individual and unique, focusing on your comfort as well as on your pain and its referral.

I work from an osteopathy clinic in the centre of Oxford, but I can also visit you in your home or place of work if required.

"I was amazed at how energised I felt after my first massage particularly as I’d no idea what to expect – so thank you Josie! The stiffness in my shoulders and neck had become increasingly painful over time– making it very hard to ignore! Josie was very sensitive to these tensions in my body and worked on particular pressure points to help increase my mobility and alleviate pain. I was surprised at how immediate the results were, as I could feel the painful knots literally disappear while Josie massaged them. My next session is already booked and I can’t wait!"

 - Monica, Oxford

"Josie has a remarkable talent. When you are with her, you know that you could not be in more capable hands but yet she also makes you feel as relaxed as you would with a friend. I have a complex condition - fibromyalgia - which is unpredictable, confusing and very difficult to treat (it is different for everyone - even me, depending on the day!). Josie, however, went out of her way to really listen to me and try to understand what was happening with my body. She did all this with unwavering compassion and care and an impressive clinical knowledge of how my body works and what could be causing me pain. 

I have been to many therapists over the years and never before has anyone taken as much time and energy to understand how best to help me. She zoned in on areas that had been troubling me for years and that no other therapist had managed to pinpoint. I had my first pain-free week in years on my hips after Josie had worked on them! I cannot recommend Josie highly enough. Thanks Josie!"

- Hannah, Oxford

"Thanks for the most amazing massage earlier - I'm bouncing up the stairs now, instead of staggering like an old woman!"

- Rachel, Oxford

"Josie gave an excellent massage. Her pressure was excellent, her knowledge of the body and understanding of origin and insertions awesome! Josie is very friendly and her ability to make the client at ease is excellent."

- Roddy, Reading

"Thanks for yesterday, Josie. It was amazing to walk out with no pain - you're a miracle worker!"

- Olivia, Oxon

"Since the massages I have felt more relaxed in my shoulders and upper back – no knots or tension in the mornings/after a day of sitting at a computer. The additional focus on my back made for a very relaxing and, at the same time, invigorating massage. I felt that it was very much tailored to my own back and problem areas rather than following a strict routine.

However, having said this the way in which it encompassed my whole upper body ensured that despite a focus on problem areas/muscles it felt like a joined-up, soothing process.

I think Josie’s technique is exceptional, and certainly very well-suited to me. A continuous relaxing process without ever giving the impression of being a set routine. The atmosphere and mood further added to a fantastic experience. Thanks Josie!”  

- Naomi, Oxford

"I was not sure what to expect when I went for my first massage with Josie. It was soon clear I need have no worries - I was in very capable, caring and skilled hands. The whole experience was deeply relaxing and also subtly energising. Make the time to treat yourself."

 - Ros, Oxford

"Josie is an expert at making you feel at ease, enabling you to relax both mind and body. She has a confident yet sensitive technique, responding to specific needs and tailoring the massage perfectly. I was left blissfully relaxed, with tensions of daily life left far behind. The head and feet massages were an utter luxury. Highly recommended!"

 - Katie, Abingdon

"Josie put a lot of effort into making me feel as relaxed as possible, with a warm, calmly-lit room and a light-hearted, friendly, professional manner. The massage was exquisite: relaxing and soothing, and left me feeling a million dollars."

 - Dan, Oxford