About Me
My name is Josephine Horn and I am a fully qualified Massage and Soft Tissue Therapist.
I am a Swede, practising Swedish Massage which I qualified for in Sweden! Can it get more authentic than that..?
My husband (then boyfriend) and I moved to Oxfordshire in 2007 following a year in Australia. After having two boys, in fairly quick succession, I decided to start Orca Massage Therapy in 2014. This came from a desire to help women live their lives more freely, with less (or no!) pain and increased mobility. I wanted to support women in their wellbeing journey.
In 2016 we welcomed another little boy and then Max, the labrador, joined our family in 2018. I am now completely and utterly outnumbered!
Why choose me? Because I offer you a complete package.
I combine the experience you get when you go to a spa for a relaxing massage; think those soft towels, quiet music and nice scents, with the therapeutic massage you get if you go to a sports massage therapist. AND I come to your house so you can stay relaxed and calm following your appointment and not have to rush out and drive somewhere. This allows your body to further integrate the benefits of the massage.
Whenever I have gone to a spa, I have always felt relaxed in that atmosphere, but then I have often found the massage lacking, like they are just stroking rather than actually working on tense muscles. When I have gone to a sports massage therapist, I have found the massage mostly good and beneficial (although sometimes there’s just too much elbow, fist and pain) but it is much more clinical, often cold and bright.
I think the best results come from a combination of both. The relaxing atmosphere, calming sounds, scents and gentle massage strokes mixed in with deeper more specific, targeted work on muscles that need it make the experience much more enjoyable and helps you relax even more which in turn enables you to get greater benefit from the massage.
I don’t follow a set routine when it comes to a massage, instead I look at the client in front of me and the reason they have booked to see me and draw from all my different trainings and experiences and tailor the massage to best help that person in that moment.
Qualifications & Training
I have completed the following qualifications and trainings:
- Massage Therapist. Sweden, 2004
- Certificate in Pregnancy Massage. London, 2013
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Oxford, 2014
- Diploma in Pregnancy Massage. London, 2018
- Soft Tisssue Therapist, BTEC Level 5. Oxford, 2022
I am fully insured and a member of the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) and the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage (ISRM).
What I Do
Therapeutic Massage
I provide therapeutic massages for all women, at any stage of their lives.
The massage is tailored to each client and their individual needs. Therapies include Swedish massage, sports massage and soft tissue therapy.
Sports Massage & Injury Rehabilitation
Using sports massage and soft tissue therapy techniques to help prevent or rehabilitate injury. This is not just for athletes, injury can happen to anyone. Don’t ignore it. Book in and get some help.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage has many benefits, from relieving aches and pains, reducing stress to simply relaxing and revitalising your body which is working hard to provide a safe environment for your unborn baby..
Postnatal & Mothers’ groups
Remember to look after Mum once your baby is born.
A postnatal massage can help give your body and mind a break, a chance to rest & recharge as well as taking care of sore and tired muscles.
Baby Massage Classes
Baby Massage is a very special experience and a wonderful way to spend some quality one-to-one time with your baby.
It enhances the bonding process and can provide relief from colic, constipation and wind.
Book An Appointment
Book yourself, your wife, partner, sister, friend, mum in for a therapeutic massage. Gift vouchers are available if you are looking for that special gift to someone you know.
What I Do
Sports Massage – Therapeutic massage – Pregnancy Massage – Postnatal Massage – Swedish Massage –Baby Massage classes – Massage Therapy – Remedial massage – Home visits – Soft Tissue Therapy
Where I Operate
Oxford – Headington – Summertown- Kidlington- Yarnton- Woodstock -Bicester – Thame – Abingdon – Botley – Wheatley –Charlbury– Witney– and surrounding areas
