Alex Gojzewska – Specialist Massage Therapist
Alex is a qualified Massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist currently studying Physiotherapy at the University of Chichester. She works with patients presenting with musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction, lymphoedema and lipoedema and clients recovering from surgery. Her training and qualifications combine sports massage, advanced lymphoedema management, post-operative MLD, electrotherapy (Laser and therapeutic ultrasound and complementary therapies.
Treatments with Alex – Massage:
Sports Massage:
Sports massage therapy is a form of manual therapy that targets the soft tissues—including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia—to help physically active individuals prevent injuries, speed up recovery, and improve performance.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a light-to-firm massage mainly applied to surface muscle layers, used for relaxation, stress relief, and general well-being.
How a Swedish Massage differs from a Sports Massage
| Feature | Swedish Massage | Sports Massage |
| Primary Focus | Overall relaxation and mental/physical de-stressing | Injury prevention, flexibility, and athletic recovery |
| Target Area | Broad, surface-layer muscles across the whole body | Specific muscle groups, trouble spots, or overworked areas |
Pregnancy Massage
A pregnancy massage (or prenatal massage) is a specialized therapeutic massage designed to safely ease the physical aches, stress, and hormonal changes of an expecting body.
Mini Combined Massage with a supporting treatment
This session benefits those with localised or specific area of pain or stiffness that have not been resolved by osteopathy treatment or other massage therapy. Alex may advise you to have one of the following treatments to enhance the massage therapy session
- Therapeutic Laser
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Cupping
- Kinesiology Taping
Laser – multiwave locked system (MLS) laser therapy
A non-invasive, drug-free medical treatment that uses dual synchronized infrared laser wavelengths to relieve pain, decrease swelling, and speed up tissue healing.
Therapeutic ultrasound
Is a non-invasive physical therapy treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves to deliver deep thermal or mechanical effects to soft tissues like muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Cupping Therapy
Is an ancient alternative medicine technique that uses suction to pull the skin, fascia, and superficial muscle layers upward. It is commonly used today to relieve muscle tension, manage pain, and improve local blood circulation.
Kinesiology Taping
K-tape (short for kinesiology tape or Kinesio tape) is a thin, stretchy, elastic therapeutic tape applied directly to the skin to support muscles, joints, and soft tissue without restricting movement.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Alex can offer four types of Manual Lymphatic Drainage appointments:
- Post op MLD, an initial appointment 75 mins and a follow up session 60 mins
- MLD for the management of Lymphoedema or Lipoedema
- MLD for Well-being
- Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage
Post-operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is available through specialized providers and is a specialized gentle massage technique designed to reduce swelling, bruising, and fluid build-up after surgery.
What is Post-Op MLD?
- Gentle touch: Uses light, rhythmic strokes—never deep pressure—to stimulate lymph flow.
- Targeted clearance: Moves excess interstitial fluid and waste away from surgical sites toward functioning lymph nodes.
- Surgeon-recommended: Often prescribed after cosmetic and reconstructive procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, and breast surgeries.
MLD for the Management of Lymphoedema or Lipoedema
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD): Is a specialized medical massage performed by a trained therapist. It uses light, rhythmic, stretching movements on bare skin without oils or creams. is a specialized, gentle skin-stretching technique designed to move built-up lymph fluid away from swollen areas toward healthy working lymph nodes.
MLD for Well-being
Using manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) for general well-being and preventative health is highly effective. Because the lymphatic system relies entirely on physical movement and muscle contractions to pump fluid rather than a central organ like the heart, MLD acts as an external catalyst to optimize this natural filtration process.
When utilized for everyday wellness rather than medical management, MLD offers several distinct health benefits:
Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage (Maderotherapy), also known as wood therapy, is a holistic, non-invasive massage technique that uses specially designed wooden tools (such as rollers, suction cups, and contouring boards) to manipulate soft tissues, stimulate the lymphatic system, and sculpt the body.