Let me introduce myself. My name is Zoia, I am Ukrainian and have settled in Stroud.  I originally studied law and Chartered Accountancy but I after an injury I discovered my interest in therapeutic care and became a UK-trained and fully qualified Massage Therapist.

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I worked at the Wrestling Club as a Sports Massage Therapist, helping the British national Olympic Team prepare for their competitions. This ran alongside the running of my own Clinic, Zoia Zest where I treated a diverse group of clients whose employ and activity ranged between taxi/HGV drivers, hairdressers, accountants, office workers, IT, directors, entrepreneurs and sportsmen. I provided each person with an individual therapeutic plan to help improve their health and posture.

 

How can I improve your life?

I offer a personal experience through therapeutic massage treatment. I have a natural ability for being able to find and disperse tension. Applying my anatomical and physical knowledge, gained through massage Diploma degrees and my natural abilities, I am able to understand an issue, and help alleviate it by means of tailored massage treatments.

I also perform relaxing massage treatments to bring harmony and relaxation to your body, mind and soul.

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I am fully insured and registered with the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

 

No one can deny the restorative healing power of massage. Reducing pain, depression, anxiety and stress, along with boosting our immunity. All of which affect our mental and physical well-being. Pain can impact our lives and especially our quality of life. Massage is known to help reduce pain by increasing blood flow, easing inflammation and reducing muscle tightness.

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It’s a well-known fact that individuals who have a high level of stress are more prone to injury and illness. Reduction of stress, is another benefit to massage. Stress is known to elevate your heart rate, cause elevation of the stress hormone cortisol. This hormone can inhibit weight gain, can elevate blood pressure, cause headaches, digestive problems, sleep problems, heart disease, memory and concentration issues - just to name a few. These all problems can impact our immune system and make us physically ill. You may not be able to remove all the stress in your life, but you can take stress reducing measures which are healthy choices.

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Research has shown that receiving regular massage therapy not only boosts our immune system and flushes out toxins but also increases the blood flow through the body. Massage increases the activity of white blood cells that help our body fight diseases which, in turn, may help with the reduction of cortisol.

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It is good practice to undertake massage even when you are feeling healthy as part of your regular routine. Massage can be combined with other complementary and conventional treatments to help you look and feel your best. When you look and feel your best, you will feel on top of your game and you are able to be more productive at home, at work, during sport and in your everyday life.

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British Qualified Massage and Beauty Therapist in:

•  Zoia Zest Therapeutic Massage

•  Sports Massage  

•  Deep Tissue Massage 

•  Full Body Swedish Massage 

•  Indian Head Massage 

•  Thermal Stone / Hot Stone Massage

•  Aromatherapy Massage 

•  Facial Massage

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Zoia Zest Therapeutic Massage pressure levels are offered in a range from: Low, Low-Medium,  and Medium-High. We can discuss your preferred options during our consultation.
 

I highly recommend that you try my Zoia Zest Therapeutic Massage. Each treatment will be adjusted to your specific needs using a combination of applied pressure and thermal stone/hot stone techniques. My methods have been learned via a combination of my formal training and through my natural ability to discover any tension. During our session together we will create your treatment plan together in order to achieve the best possible results for you.

Everything will be discussed together prior to the treatment.