Warnford · Meon Valley · South Downs
Therapies for the Mind, Body and Soul
Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Jikiden Reiki with Gemma Avila – in a quiet, rural treatment room within the South Downs National Park, Hampshire.
Core therapies
Three core therapies, each tailored to you
Reflexology
Focused pressure on specific points of the feet, supporting the body's own sense of balance and calm. Ten years' practice, full AoR membership.
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A deeply relaxing massage of the shoulders, neck, scalp, face and upper arms. Often chosen for tension headaches and screen fatigue.
Learn moreJikiden Reiki
The traditional Japanese form of Reiki. Fully clothed, an hour of genuine rest. Taught by Debbie Cook, an experienced Shihan trained to Kenkyukai Institute standards.
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Alongside the core therapies, I also offer
Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD)
A specialist technique developed by Sally Kay, often chosen by clients recovering from breast cancer surgery or managing lymphoedema.
Learn more Ages 2–18Therapies for Children & Teenagers
Adapted sessions for ages 2 to 18, with specialist training in working with young people and those with additional needs. DBS checked.
Learn more RemoteDistance Reiki
For clients who can't travel easily. Arranged by prior conversation and delivered remotely.
Learn moreWho I help
A quiet hour, for when life gets loud
Clients often come to me for:
- Stress and everyday tension
- Poor sleep
- Headaches and neck and shoulder tightness
- Anxiety and feeling overwhelmed
- Low energy
- Back and postural discomfort
- General wellbeing and preventative self-care
I'm not a doctor, and complementary therapy isn't a replacement for medical care. If you have a specific health concern, please speak to your GP first – and if you're being treated for something, I'm glad to work alongside that, with your medical team's blessing.
[The grounds, Meon Valley or view from therapy room]
The setting
A treatment room in the South Downs
The therapy room sits within the Riversdown Estate near Warnford, in the Meon Valley, part of the South Downs National Park. It's quiet, private, and genuinely peaceful – one of the reasons clients keep coming back.
Before or after your session, you're welcome to take a walk in the grounds or along the public footpath. There are tennis courts and a golf course in the grounds, and clients are welcome to make use of them around their session. The hour on the couch is only part of what makes a good session. How you arrive and how you leave matter too.
From clients
What people say
I have been coming to Gemma for many years now as I have never found such a good therapist in so many ways. She is conscientious and reliable and so passionate about her work. She is totally 100% in to it every time.
Charlotte, Kingsworthy
The setting in which it all took place is very tranquil and Gemma helped me no end. Her understanding of me and what treatment I needed was second to none.
Ingrid, Petersfield
I have left her beautiful place totally relaxed and calm. She has also managed to free me from a pain in my neck that I was suffering from. She is a truly professional and thorough therapist.
Olatz, Winchester
Ready to arrange a session?
I speak with every new client briefly before confirming a booking – it helps me make sure the therapy is right for you.
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