H
oward Evans has been working professionally as a masseur and bodyworker since 1992. Although he has studied and perfected many styles of therapeutic technique he now limits his work to craniosacral therapy, Thai Massage and Esalen style massage. Each of these systems encapsulates his overall therapeutic philosophy of ‘less is more’. Regardless of the technique employed you will benefit from a quality of touch, attention and presence developed over many years of practice, study and teaching.

 

Howard’s approach to craniosacral therapy is influenced by his training in psychotherapy and Chinese acupuncture as well as by his studies in craniosacral biodynamics with Franklyn Sills at the Karuna Institute. Unlike osteopaths working in the cranial field, he does not involve himself in the assessment and resolution of cranial lesions. His expertise is in working with the body’s organisation of its physical, emotional and psychological experiences in the soft tissues and fluids.

This approach to craniosacral work can be thought of as a form of silent psychotherapy. Through a subtle dialogue with the patient’s body and the organising intelligence of the central nervous system, hidden or forgotten patterns formed in response to insult and injury can be gently revisited, reassessed and reorganised. The process is deeply satisfying and resourcing and its aim is a more open, calm and graceful way of being.

 

Howard’s style of Thai Massage seamlessly weaves Eastern tradition with Western knowledge and understanding. It combines the best techniques from Traditional Thai Massage with neuromuscular, myofascial and craniosacral influences to create a flowing, dynamic and meditative form of bodywork. This is not the painful and bruising work that many people have experienced as Traditional Thai Massage. This approach to Thai Massage is explained in Howard Evans’ book, ‘A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage’, published January 2009 by Churchill Livingstone.

Thai Massage is received on a mat on the floor. You can remain lightly clothed as no oil is used. The massage unfolds like a continuous and effortless dance involving deep tissue release, joint mobilisations and applied hatha yoga asanas.

 

In the early 1990’s while training in psychotherapy Howard Evans had the good fortune to exchange massage with a friend who had spent the previous year on a work/study program at the Esalen Institute in California. He absorbed aspects of the techniques and integrated them into his own massage routine. This massage is received on the massage couch using a small amount of oil. This unique method combines long embodying strokes derived from Esalen Massage with deep tissue sculpting techniques to help unravel muscular fixations and postural habits. Craniosacral holds and techniques fall naturally into the routine leading the receiver into profound embodiment, stillness, and resolution.

 

Appointments are available in London and Mallorca. It is advisable to book in advance.

 

LONDON All therapies are available at Howard’s studio in Notting Hill.
Home visits in the neighbourhood are possible by negotiation.

Tel +44 (0)20 7727 8526
Mobile +44 (0)7815 73 96 97

Email mail@howardevans.co.uk

 

PALMA DE MALLORCA All therapies are offered in Alaro, Mallorca. 
Home and hotel visits can also be arranged.

Mobile +34 686 50 48 67
Email mail@howardevans.co.uk