Discovering the Spanu Massage & Method: A Holistic Journey with Anna-Leena at Keheren Therapy, Truro
At Keheren Therapy in Truro, massage is more than a treatment — it’s a deeply personal journey toward balance, healing, and wholeness. Our holistic massage therapist, Anna-Leena, brings over 10 years of experience, intuition, and a rich background of professional training to offer a truly tailored and therapeutic experience for each client. Here she explains in more detail Spanu Massage.
What Is the Spanu Massage & Method?
The Spanu Massage & Method, developed by Andrea Spanu, is a dynamic and intuitive approach to bodywork that blends multiple massage traditions into a seamless, personalised experience. Drawing from Swedish, Thai, Ayurvedic, and Deep Tissue techniques, this method encourages the therapist to work in flow with the client’s body — adapting pressure, rhythm, and movement to suit physical and emotional needs in the moment.
Unlike rigid routines, the Spanu Method is non-linear and fluid, often incorporating elements like assisted stretching, deep muscular work, and calming strokes within the same session. This flexibility allows the treatment to evolve naturally, responding to areas of physical tension, emotional holding, or energetic imbalance as they arise.
Key benefits of the Spanu Method include:
- Targeted relief from muscular pain and stiffness
- Deep relaxation and nervous system regulation
- Reduction of emotional stress and anxiety
- Enhanced mobility and postural awareness
- A stronger sense of body-mind connection
Because it honours the whole person — not just the muscles — this method is particularly effective for those seeking more than a routine massage. It’s a truly holistic experience, designed to support healing on multiple levels.
Anna-Leena’s Journey to the Spanu Method
After completing her VTCT Level 3 in Swedish Massage, Anna-Leena felt inspired to explore a massage approach that better reflected the intuitive and deeply connected style she had naturally developed over two decades.
That search led her to the Spanu Method — and a one-to-one, two-day intensive training with its founder, Andrea Spanu. This hands-on training gave Anna-Leena the opportunity to integrate her long-standing knowledge of bodywork with new tools for deep tissue release, drawing especially on her Level One Yoga Teacher Training to enhance flow and body awareness within treatments.
Professional Qualifications
Anna-Leena holds a diverse and comprehensive set of qualifications that underpin her holistic approach:
- Spanu Massage & Method
- VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage
- Hydrotherm Massage
- Hydrotherm Pregnancy Massage
- Massage in Cancer
- Yoga Teacher Training Level One
This extensive training allows her to support a wide range of clients, including those seeking relaxation, pain relief, pre- or post-natal care, or gentle, supportive therapy during or after cancer treatment.
What to Expect from a Treatment
Every session with Anna-Leena is shaped around your needs. Her calm presence and deep listening ensure that your treatment feels both therapeutic and restorative.
- Hydrotherm Massage: Delivered on warm water cushions, this treatment allows for total relaxation with medium pressure — perfect for those needing deep release without the discomfort of turning over during the session. It’s also suitable during pregnancy and for clients living with or recovering from cancer.
- Table Massage (Non-Hydrotherm): This version offers more flexibility in pressure and technique. Anna-Leena can incorporate deep tissue work, assisted stretching, or even deliver the entire session fully clothed and oil-free, if preferred.
Each treatment is a collaboration — a gentle conversation between your body’s needs and Anna-Leena’s skilled, responsive touch.
Experience the Spanu Massage & Method in Truro
Whether you’re managing stress, tension, pregnancy, or recovering from illness, Anna-Leena offers a safe, nurturing space to support your healing and wellbeing.
Book your session at Keheren Therapy in Truro and begin your journey back to balance.