Remedial massage is a gentle physical treatment which combines deep tissue massage with stretches and mobilisation techniques to reduce pain and to improve flexibility and movement.  Sports Therapy gives deeper understanding of the physical processes, the assessment and treatment of your condition, and effective rehabilitation back to your activity and state of wellbeing.

What conditions can be treated?

These combined skills produce an effective treatment for many musculo-skeletal problems.  Both acute injuries and longer term conditions that have become chronic will benefit.  These can vary from low back pain, sciatica, shoulder and neck stiffness, to muscle and joint injuries or stiff and painful joint conditions.  It is very beneficial to sports and non-sports conditions, repetitive strain injuries and general aches and pains caused by the stresses of everyday living.

What does treatment involve?

First we will ask you some questions about your condition, followed by an examination of the area.  Once an assessment has been made, we can develop a unique treatment plan just for you.  Treatment comprises hands on massage techniques, followed by stretching and mobilisations.  You may be given exercises to support your body's natural healing process, to prepare you body for resuming your usual activities, to prevent injury from recurring and to improve your overall state of wellbeing.

How long will I need treatment?

Treatment plans are unique to you.  Some conditions require numerous treatments over a short space of time, while others may benefit from regular sessions over a longer period.  However, some people can feel complete relief of symptoms after just one or two sessions.  

Who will treat me?

Your practitioner:   Hildie Julseth-Lumbard

Hildie is a registered therapist and memeber of the National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists (NAMMT), and a member of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST).

Hildie qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist with the Northern Institute of Massage in 2006.  Her interest in sports and exercise inspired her to complete further qualifications and she received her Diploma in Sports Therapy with Sports Education and Rehabilitation in 2008, a course approved and validated by the Society of Sports Therapists.  Her interest in spinal and joint injuries led her to successfully complete the Manipulative Therapy Diploma course from the Northern Institute of Massage in 2009.  Hildie undertakes regular professional training courses to keep her updated in new ideas and continuously develop her skills base, meeting the requirements of NAMMT and SST professional bodies.

Times and Prices

Hildie works on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30, and Saturday from 8.00.

Appointments are for one hour at a cost of £37.

Contact Hildie

To make an appointment or to speak to Hildie, please telephone the Ilkley Healing Centre on 01943 602177.  For further information email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

You can contact Hildie direct at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 07780 665510.