Anna Toombs

I have been working as a health and well-being practitioner for 25 years, beginning my career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer and then delving deeper into anatomy and movement through Pilates and other movement modalities.

In the last few years, I have added remedial/sports massage and energy healing to my work. My approach is holistic and intuitive and I like to combine movement, soft tissue therapy and energy healing with clients as my feeling is that a multidimensional and very individual approach is the key to stimulating each client’s own self-healing capabilities.
The manual and movement therapy work I do can help with:
Injuries and pain

Improving strength, flexibility and general movement
Restoring function to the soft tissues and joints
Reducing stress
Finding balance and a sense of well being

I find it useful to have a quick chat or email exchange with a new client before their first session and there is an initial form to fill in, so please do email me when you’re ready to book: anna@trbalance.com
Please also visit my website for more detailed information: www.trbalance.com and feel free to email with any questions. You can currently book sessions with me at the Sunflower Centre on Monday evenings between 7pm and 9pm but please get in touch as other appointments may be available.

Qualifications:

Southampton University: BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology
YMCA: Exercise to Music
Fit to Perform Ltd: Gym instructor, personal trainer
Pilates Institute: Matwork, one-to-one, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair
London Reiki Academy: Reiki 1, Reiki 2, Reiki diploma
Gateway workshops: Thai massage, levels 1 and 2
Inner Dimension TV: Holistic Yoga Flow (part one)
Kinesis UK: Anatomy Trains
Levels 3 and level 4 soft tissue therapy (sports and remedial massage)
Sports Therapy UK: Neuro Spinal Assessment & Treatment
Sports Therapy UK: Myofascial release
CPDO: Harmonic Technique

Anna is a unique fitness and well being professional: combining her extensive knowledge of anatomy and movement to more holistic practices, she can really make the difference when trying to solve those recurring or chronic pains. I started seeing Anna after an intense period that left me burnt out, totally out of love with exercise, while dealing with a chronic hip pain that I tried to manage for almost 4 years. Anna assessed my case thoroughly and was able to devise a set of routines that helped ease the pain while she supported me with massage and Reiki. In a couple of months my hip problem dramatically improved and I even started running again following her directions. I would definitely recommend Anna to anybody who is interested to approach their fitness from a wider, more holistic perspective, but she would be equally valuable to anybody looking to improve their exercise or just after a great body treatment.

E, aged 39

I have had a course of Reiki treatments with Anna, both in person and remotely, and they have had a transformative effect on me. Anna is such a kind, intuitive and knowledgeable practitioner. I feel totally safe being guided through the process with her and sharing my experiences after. I feel like working with Anna has helped give me the space and guidance I needed to work through some deep shifts in my life and I would 100% recommend her.

A, aged 38

I recently saw Anna for sports massage for help with long term lower back problems and found the experience very professional. The initial assessment was really thorough and Anna spent the time to get a real understanding of my needs. During the massage itself, Anna showed an extensive knowledge of anatomy and she has a great way of explaining this in a very understandable way. I can see significant improvement in my back and have been able to start regular exercise as I have more confidence in my back now. I would highly recommend Anna to anyone." M, aged 43 I recently saw Anna for sports massage for help with long term lower back problems and found the experience very professional. The initial assessment was really thorough and Anna spent the time to get a real understanding of my needs. During the massage itself, Anna showed an extensive knowledge of anatomy and she has a great way of explaining this in a very understandable way. I can see significant improvement in my back and have been able to start regular exercise as I have more confidence in my back now. I would highly recommend Anna to anyone.

M, aged 43

I cannot believe how insightful it was into me. Amazing and powerful. Thank you.

L, aged 50

CLASSES

Remedial Massage Therapy
Remedial Massage Therapy is a form of soft tissue therapy. Benefits can include improved recovery from activity or injury, pain reduction and greater flexibility.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a form of soft tissue therapy. Benefits can include improved recovery from activity or injury, pain reduction and greater flexibility.
Deep Tissue Massage
Therapists use manual techniques that focuses on specific areas of tension and pain.
Trigger Point Massage
This therapy covers a variety of different methods that are designed to speed up recovery, relieve tension and help with pain.
Reiki Healing & Massage Therapy
Reiki is a form of energy healing, where the practitioner transmits healing energy via their hands. This can help to remove blockages and to bring calm and healing to your body, mind and soul