ABOUT ME
If you are thinking of booking a massage or an aromatherapy appointment with me, then read on.
In this section, I explain how I work and if I am the right Therapist for you.
Supportive treatments and products for moments when life feels heavy.
I’m Vanessa, a qualified Clinical Aromatherapist and Massage Therapist, and the founder of Made by Pure Hands.
I believe massage and aromatherapy aren’t just treatments they’re invitations to come back to yourself.
To pause. To breathe. To feel what’s really going on and to be supported in that, without judgement.
In a world that constantly asks more of us, I offer a different kind of space: one where you can soften, feel seen, and start to return to the version of yourself that feels whole.
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A different kind of care
What makes Made by Pure Hands different isn’t just what happens during your session it’s what happens afterwards, too.
My aim is simple: to help you feel supported long after our time together ends.
Whether you come for a massage or take home a handmade blend, I’ll offer guidance, tools, and rituals you can use in daily life — to restore balance, deepen rest, or simply cope a little better with whatever the day brings.
These include:
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Self-massage techniques to ease tension between treatments
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Targeted massage advice that looks at the root causes of your pain whether physical, emotional, or both.
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Everyday rituals to help you wind down or re-centre.
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Safe, simple ways to use aromatherapy at home or work
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Gentle seasonal guidance through my newsletters and care emails
Because real care doesn’t stop on the couch, it continues into the life you’re living. I want you to feel resourced and reconnected, not just relaxed for an hour.
How I work
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Every session begins with listening. We’ll explore what’s going on for you (physically, emotionally, energetically) and from there, we’ll shape a treatment or blend that’s truly bespoke.
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This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level care. It’s a collaborative process rooted in trust, presence, and the belief that even small shifts can make a big difference.
Why Made By Pure Hands is right for you
My approach to massage
Massage is often the first step toward self-care and sometimes, it’s the only quiet moment in an otherwise noisy life.
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I use a combination of techniques to ease tension, support your nervous system, and create space for stillness. But more than that, I create a space where you can feel held, exactly as you are.
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When someone comes to me with persistent pain or discomfort, I don’t just focus on the part that hurts. I look for the root, whether that’s long desk hours, postural imbalances, burnout, hormonal changes, grief, or stored emotional tension. Then I shape the treatment to gently support the whole of you.
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Clients often tell me they leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more themselves. That’s the kind of result I care about.
My approach to aromatherapy
Essential oils have an incredible ability to support us emotionally, physically, and mentally. I’ve spent years studying their benefits and learning how to blend them with purpose.
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Once we’ve identified what you’re going through, from emotional overwhelm to hormonal shifts or pain, I’ll create a bespoke blend to support you gently and meaningfully.
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And I’ll guide you in how to use it. My intention is always to help you feel confident, informed and safe in your own care.
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I also handcraft a small range of aromatherapy products (including rollerballs, inhalers and oil blends) that can become part of your everyday rituals.
Why choose Made By Pure Hands?
Because this work isn’t just about relaxation. It’s about reconnection. Reconnecting to your breath, your body, your needs. Reconnecting to a version of yourself that may feel buried under the weight of everything else.
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Massage and aromatherapy, used thoughtfully, can help you return to that place.
That’s what I offer:
A calm, supportive space and small, ongoing tools to help you feel more like you again.
I’m a member of the IFA (International Federation of Aromatherapists) and registered CNHC (Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council), and I’m committed to ongoing learning so I can keep showing up with knowledge, integrity and heart.
If you’d like to read more about what inspired me to leave the corporate world and start this journey, you can find it here.