TESTIMONIALS

I have been a competitive triathlete for over 15 years and beat up my body constantly.  When it comes to massage therapists, I am extremely picky and have been through the gamut  of various styles and education levels.  Victoria continues to impress me with her depth of knowledge and her continued education.   The structural integration is a game-changer and she provides an amazing depth of knowledge (and strength)!    She has helped my body move the way it was meant to!!  She will work with you based off your goals, needs, and any related injuries - she. knows. it. all!!   I trust her, I recommend her, and now see her on a pro-active basis, vs re-active.  Which is what we should all be doing!  Victoria will take care of you like no other!

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Jen Temperley  /  Climb Fitness Triathlete & USAT Certified Coach

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Victoria is amazing! Going through the Structural Integration course with her has allowed me to play with more significantly more ease and power. Through subtle shifts in my body mechanics and awareness, I’ve also been able to avoid repetitive stress injury, even during the busiest parts of our concert season. I would highly recommend any musician go see her!

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Ted Botsford  /  Double Bass, LA Phil

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Words can not describe how grateful I am to have met Victoria. She is truly a life saver. As a runner, I had set my goal to qualify for Boston. Weeks before my qualifying marathon,  i suffered a hip flexor injury which didn’t allow me to even consider running. In fact I could  barely lift my leg. After months of physical therapy sessions , I began to train again but still felt very  unbalanced and still dealing with pain in my calves and hips. I finally heard about  Victoria through a running friend of mine who was raving about her treatments. This was the beginning of a new chapter in my training as I was finally introduced to the theory of structural integration therapy. 

Victoria is incredible. Her knowledge of anatomy and connective tissues gives you the best relief ever and helps you better understand your body. Through the ten session series, I was able to not only fully recover and regain my running confidence, but I was also able to train harder and attain my goal of qualifying for Boston. I have recommended her to all my other running/ triathlete/endurance athlete  friends to help them recover and gain the same results that I did. She is really a miracle worker and im so grateful to have met her.

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Nicole  /  Distance Runner Manhattan Beach

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I have worked with Victoria for a number of years at The Natural Practice, Winchester, UK and also been a very grateful recipient of her services. She is a pleasure to work with, always friendly and very easy to get on with. I work as a Hypnotherapist and Victoria and I have had a number of mutual clients e.g. those suffering from chronic back/neck pain. Patients have always been very complimentary about her treatments. During my own pregnancy I suffered a lot of lower back/SIJ pain myself and Victoria very kindly treated me for this. I found her treatment helpful and only wish she were still here now that I have a very active toddler who sometimes puts a strain on my back! Victoria would be an asset to any practice and I would be very happy to work with her, or be treated by her if she were ever to return to the UK.

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Dr. Ruth Dyson  /  Medical Hypnotherapist and General
Practitioner BM  /  MRCGP

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I have had the pleasure of working with Victoria for 9 years at The Natural Practice, an integrated medical practice in Winchester. The practice is a team of practitioners including osteopaths, a Chinese medicine specialist, medical hypnotherapist, massage therapist and doctors specialising in homeopathy, acupuncture and environmental medicine and allergy. A patient may be supported by an individual or a team of practitioners, but all are key to the delivery of healthcare. Victoria was a committed and dedicated member of that team. She attended and regularly contributed to the quarterly practitioner meetings where case discussion was integral to the meeting and patient care. Her patients in Winchester miss her greatly as do her colleagues. She is skilled at making patients feel at ease and is extremely competent in delivery of care.  She is equally happy to lead on patient care or to deliver care as part of a team. I have no hesitation in recommending her unreservedly. I feel that any clinic working with her is fortunate to have her as a team member and wish her well.

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Dr. Patricia Ridsdale  / MBChB DRCOG MRCGP
FFHom Integrated Physician

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My first treatment with Victoria several years ago was a most relaxing experience – leading to a sleep after lunch and a feeling of euphoria for the rest of the day. As I’ve got older, more creaky and arthritic, Victoria’s capable hands seek out the sore knots in my back, shoulders and neck. I arrive stiff and bent, but after an hour she irons out the problems, I am able to stand upright again and can say I sail forth feeling 20 years younger than when I arrived. As I am now nearly 90 this is an achievement all round for which I am most grateful.

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Marry Harris Winchester

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Victoria is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced bodyworker, and if you need it, she has hands of steel. Don’t let it fool you that she’s about a 5’4″ small British woman. I’m a 6’3″ athletically built 54 year old man. I’m a martial artist and I’ve had lots of injuries over the years. I saw her the first time for what my doctor called “a strained arm”. After working on me a short time Victoria determined that it was a shoulder injury. She has worked tirelessly to release all of the painful, knotted, seemingly fused muscles in my arm, shoulder and back that resulted from it. In England she worked at a Holistic Health Center along side General Practitioners, Osteopaths, Acupuncturists and Physical Therapists. When she works on you she’s extremely intuitive about how what she’s doing feels to you and that comes from experience. I’ll continue using her to keep my overused body in balance long after my shoulder’s healed.

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Greg  / Redondo Beach

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I have seen a huge improvement in Mum’s posture, tension, mood and anxiety levels over the 4 months she has been receiving bodywork from Victoria. Her gentle, light touch is totally appropriate for an older, frail individual and has particularly helped to reduce the congestion in Mum’s shoulder and back muscles after years of using a zimmer frame. Mum is able to guide her to areas which are troubling her with her movements, which, with her advanced stage of dementia, she is unable to express verbally. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

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Ali Mackay  / daughter of Jill Mackay

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II started coming to Victoria after a car accident.  I was rear ended and suffered from whiplash.  Victoria has worked with an osteopath in England, and knows how to work on problem areas, and knows exactly the kind of pressure and technique to use when working with someone with an injury.  She is professional, knowledgeable and has wonderful, healing hands! Highly recommended!

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Jeri  / Manhattan Beach

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I Have known Victoria since becoming one of her patients several years ago. She has a deep understanding of what makes people tick and a particular empathy with the elderly, infirm and those with dementia, the latter occupying a special place in her heart. She has my absolute and honest recommendation.

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Pat Winchester

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01.07.2017

My girlfriend got me a gift card with Victoria for my birthday in part because I am always badgering her for bodywork.  I love bodywork, but really have never had a consistent therapist because I’ve never found the right one.  That all changed and I’ve been scheduling regular treatments ever since.  Highly recommended!

09.24.2016

First time visitor here; I will definitely be coming back! Studio is small and simple with a very peaceful vibe. Victoria is friendly and professional, and the treatment was wonderful. I had awful stress knots in my neck and shoulders, but feel so much better now. So worth the drive from the San Fernando Valley! Thank you, Victoria!

03.13.2016

Incredible experience! I came to see her for running related issues and she not only help fix the issues, she educated me with what was going on and what I should do going forward. Victoria has a very clam and welcoming personality. She took the time to really understand me and what my needs were. You can tell she really enjoys her work and cares about what she does. If you need a sports treatment, I highly recommend her!

Victoria is great, she has helped me with back and running related issues. I highly recommend her treatments!

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01.31.2016

I started seeing Victoria after experiencing some major tightness in my hamstrings which was causing me pain in my lower back.  Her deep tissue massage was very on point and super helpful. She is highly trained and understands and knows the body well.  After just a few sessions, my hamstrings back loosened up and relaxed and I’m feeling significantly better.  She also gave me some really good and simple stretches that I continue to use still.  She’s a total professional and works with a broad range of issues.  I also loved her office – quiet, peaceful and relaxing.  I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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11.25.2015

Victoria spent time listening to my needs and proceeded to exceed my expectations. She actively worked w me to get the max pressure while keeping my pain tolerable. I plan to return. Thanks, Victoria.

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12.29.2015

I have had discomfort for the past 4 months from a problem that has been diagnosed as my right piriformis pinching a nerve that results in lateral thigh weakness. When I described my diagnosis and symptoms to Vic, she immediately set out to relieve muscle tension in the area and she succeeded in doing so within 30 minutes. Following my treatment, I was able to painlessly climb a hill, something that has been a challenge these past 4 months. Vic has a gentle touch and calming presence that were both reassuring. I highly recommend Vic to massage the knots in your body.

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10.20.2015

Victoria is a true therapist.  She analyzes your muscles and works hard to give you what you need. In my first appointment I was amazed at her ability to find my tight spots and work to find a way to work out the problem. Her practice isn’t about giving you a relaxing hour of massage, rather help you find balance and release from tightness and pain.

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07.10.2015

Vic is an EXCELLENT Therapist! I happen to live in Manhattan Beach but would drive a long distance to go to her if need be. I have been to Vic for both a sports injury and migraine headaches.  In both situations she was able to help me immediately.  After I sustained a sports injury on the tennis court I was barley able to walk. I went to see Vic immediately and after her  treatment not only was I walking (with the help of this special tape she used) but I felt so much better.  After a few sessions, I was able to return to tennis. I found Vic because of a lingering Migraine. By the time I left her office, the migraine tension in my head was almost gone. If you suffer from migraines you know how valuable getting rid of them quickly can be. She was gentle but effective by understanding the exact pressure points to hit in order to remove the tension. She is very good about listening to your needs and devising a great treatment plan. Victoria gets a 5+ rating from this customer!

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09.29.2015

I recently had a “pinched” nerve and stiff neck from playing sports. I was in pain and reduced to limited activity for over a week. Vic was able to loosen my neck and alleviate the pain/pressure to where I was able to work out again the very next day. After two sessions, I’ve made a full recovery. I also have a greater range of motion in my neck and shoulders than prior to having the pinched nerve. Vic taught me how to take care of my injury and how the muscles work together in my shoulders, back, and neck. She also gave me simple exercises for strength and posture to do at home to prevent my neck pain in the future. I absolutely recommend Vic! Vic also helped my wife with her injury…she is our family’s official therapist!

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