Our Therapists

We have several massage therapists working with Keheren Therapy in Cornwall, all of whom bring a different range of knowledge and experience in the use of massage therapy. 

As a result, we offer safe, effective treatments tailored to your needs. Meet our Massage therapists in Truro:

Lauren Lyndon– Hill  Sports (& Massage!) Therapist – Truro

Lauren has a love of all things sporty and is passionate about Injury Recovery, both physically and mentally. She is a graduate from Marjon Plymouth University with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Sports Therapy Organisation member

During her three years at University pursuing Sports Therapy, Lauren was fortunate to work with people across a variety of sports, as well as those who came from a non-sporting background………

Qualifications:

  • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
  • MSc Sport & Exercise Psychology
  • Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF Level 2)
  • Circuit Training Instructor
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor
  • Rocktape Level 1 & 2
  • FHT (Level 4 Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy)
  • FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAIF)
  • FA Safeguarding Children
  • Member of Sports Therapy Organisation (STO)
  • Massage in Cancer
  • Hydrotherm Pregnancy Massage

lauren@keherentherapy.co.uk

More on Lauren

I currently work for the Cornwall FA Girls Advanced Coaching Centre (ACC) and AFC St. Austell as a sports therapist providing a professional, competitive and high-quality service to adolescents and adults. My role involves prehabilitation, injury diagnosis upon full assessment, injury treatment, rehabilitation, injury prevention, strength and conditioning; pitchside first aid, sports massage, kinesiology and rigid taping.

During my Sport and Exercise Psychology degree, I worked with professional teams in the British Basketball League (BBL), including the Plymouth Raiders. 

Although this role was based around Sport Psychology, I took particular interest in those players who were injured, or in the rehabilitation process, or were returning to play from injury.

Massage is a massive part of the body’s function in terms of recovery and maintenance. I am very passionate about my role as a sports therapist, because I enjoy what I do by helping patients with their needs, reducing their pain or enhancing their relaxation. I love using my knowledge to help people achieve their goals.

Anna – Leena Jokitalo. Holistic massage therapist Truro

Anna-Leena Jokitalo

Anna-Leena brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team at Keheren Therapy. Spanu massage uses a combination of eastern and western massage techniques. Anna- Leena uses deep tissue and pressure point techniques along with stretching to ease your aches and pains

Anna – Leena completed the Spanu Massage 121 training programme to incorporate the knowledge gained at the yoga teacher training and 20 of years practicing massage.

Qualifications

Anna is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists
More on Anna-Leena

Originally from Scandinavia, she moved to London in 2001 as part of a family tradition and feeling drawn to England. “In 2016 to ensure my children a better quality of life we moved to Cornwall. In all my roles, my main drive has been to make a difference, helping others to make their lives easier. With holistic therapies, I can help release tensions from daily stresses, hard work or other habits that cause aches, stiffness and even affect moods.”

She enjoys clients learning more about their bodies’ tensions, often that they had not realised the existence of before. She loves feeling the ‘knots’ suddenly disappear – and experiencing it is like a sudden release that is difficult to describe.

I love spending time with my children, dancing and playing games. After my children, my babies are my plants that bring the outside indoors to keep me closer to nature. I love in particular that which is left wild and untarnished in nature. The Cornish beaches and footpaths provide that quite well, though at times they need a helping hand with my lovely litter picker and collected container(s). Recently I started a self-defense class with my daughter, which I thoroughly enjoy and that builds up our resilience physically and mentally.

Anna- Leena, Massage therapist, Truro

Anna-Leena is intrigued by people that are well, and the comparisons to those that are not. This has grown an interest in how and where we place our unhealthy habits, and how to release them. She has a passion for enabling us to feel better.

Having received massages, healing and energy work, I have felt the benefits in mind body and spirit. It’s like taking the gunk out and replacing it with love and freedom/space for movement.

Anna- Leena

email info@keherentherapy.co.uk for more information

Christopher Strange – Sports Massage and Dry Cupping Truro

Greetings! I am Christopher, a dedicated massage therapist with a diverse background and a passion for holistic wellness. Here’s a glimpse into my qualifications, background, and the reasons behind my career choice.

Qualifications

Chris Strange - Sports Massage and Dry Cupping at Keheren Therapy Truro
Chris Strange – Sports Massage and Dry Cupping at Keheren Therapy Truro
  • Level 4 Personal Trainer (PT)
  • Martial Arts Instructor
  • Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist
  • Dry Cupping Therapist
  • First Aid Instructor

With 22 years in the HM Forces (Army), my journey began in Essex, taking me across the globe during my military service. Regular exercise in the forces sparked my interest in physical well-being, ultimately shaping my career path.

The transition from military life led me to the fitness industry, driven by a desire to maintain my own physical well-being and help others in their recovery journey. My passion for sports massage stems from recognising its synergy with personal training and its ability to address both physical and mental aspects of wellness.

More on Christopher

What I Love About Massage:

Witnessing the relief on a client’s face after alleviating discomfort or pain is the most rewarding aspect. Knowing that I can contribute to their recovery and well-being is a source of immense satisfaction.

Hobbies and Interests:

  • Fitness
  • Rock Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Survival

My decision to pursue a career in massage therapy was born from a transitional period in my life. The dual focus on physical and mental recovery, coupled with a fascination for understanding the intricacies of the human body, motivates me to provide holistic wellness through my practice.

 Elena West Thai Massage Truro

Elena West, PhD., BSc., MIHT., brings her wealth of experience and expertise in massage therapy to keheren therapy in Truro. With a background in midwifery, massage therapy, and holistic wellness, Elena offers a unique blend of traditional healing techniques and modern therapeutic practices.

Elena is renowned for her expertise in Thai Yoga Massage (TYM), a therapeutic practice rooted in ancient healing traditions. TYM, also known as Thai massage, incorporates elements of yoga, acupressure, and energy work to restore balance and harmony within the body. Elena intuitively creates a calm and welcoming space where clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their wellness session. With TYM, clients experience a profound sense of relaxation as the body is massaged, manipulated, and stretched with applied yoga postures, enhancing flexibility, improving body alignment, and promoting deep relaxation.

More on Elena

Elena’s journey into the world of wellness began with her training as a midwife, followed by her exploration of massage therapy in 1993. She further honed her skills by studying Massage, Rehabilitation, and Recreational Exercise at Moscow University, where she graduated in 1998 and completed her PhD in 2003. With a passion for holistic health, Elena has dedicated her career to helping others achieve physical, mental, and emotional well-being through her therapeutic interventions.

Elena specialises in restorative massage techniques that not only release physical tension but also promote mental and emotional relaxation. Drawing from her diverse training and experience, she combines various therapeutic modalities such as acupressure, reflexology, Cranio Sacral Therapy, and Thai Massage to create customized treatments for her clients. Her signature treatments, “Head and Face Massage” and “Thai Feet Massage,” are designed to rejuvenate both body and mind, leaving clients feeling refreshed and revitalised

To contact Elena you can email elena.west@icloud.com or telephone 07711020535

Debbie Slater (owner and therapist, Truro)

massage therapist Debbie

I have worked as a nurse for many years and unfortunately also have first-hand experience of being a back pain sufferer. I don’t believe that people should be slowed down by physical injury, pain or stress and that we should be able to keep active for the love of it and live life to the full.

Discovering the benefit of deep tissue massage therapy in 2007,  I realised that massage could help speed recovery and consequently, I didn’t have to rely on analgesia alone.

Also, I was privileged to have the knowledge and expertise of Dave Marriage (formerly of the Pain Clinic Truro) to act as my mentor.

Qualifications

  • Level 5 in Soft Tissue Therapy ISRM @The School – Exmouth
  • Hydrotherm experience Level one (Distinction)
  • VTCT Level 3 diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
  • S.N.H.S Diploma Reflexology
  • VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage
  • Advanced Level 2 Hydrothem Massage.
  • Hydrothem Massage in Pregnancy Level 3.
  • Qualifications in Anatomy & Physiology
  • Specialist cancer massage qualification
  • Hydrotherm Trainer

email debbie@keherentherapy.co.uk for more information

If you have any questions regarding receiving a Massage or Sports Therapy treatment in Truro please do not hesitate to contact us. Alternatively you can book a treatment via our online booking system