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Choose how you feel today and find the treatment that may suit you best
I feel stressed, tired or emotionally overwhelmed
Recommended: Shiatsu or Energy Booster
I feel swollen, heavy
or fluid-retentive
Recommended: 90min Lymphatic drainage
My body feels tense
or painful
Recommended: Full body massage or Time for you
My face feels tired, tense
or puffy
Recommended: Kobido facial
The Holistic project
I believe a session should be more than a massage — it should be a transformation. My holistic approach weaves together bodywork and mindful presence, nurturing body and mind in every touch.
Why?
We are living expressions of energy — constantly flowing, shifting, and responding to everything around us, manifesting as tangible changes in body and mind. To nurture and protect this energy, a truly holistic approach is essential.
A well-executed treatment can reach us at multiple levels — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In the pace of modern life, the benefits of holistic therapy are not just welcome. They are necessary.
How?
There are many paths to holistic healing, but mindset is everything — for both practitioner and client.
To receive the full benefits of a session, an open and willing presence matters as much as the therapy itself. On my side, I bring complete focus to the unique needs of each person I work with.
My work is rooted in acupressure and energy work, drawing on tools such as crystals, Bach Flower Remedies and auriculotherapy when needed.
My studio is at the Backs and Joints Clinic, 18 Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke. Mobile sessions are also available in Basingstoke and surrounding areas on request.
About
Gaia Simbolotti
Qualified Massage and Shiatsu Therapist
I first discovered the beauty of Shiatsu during my pregnancy, a turbulent time in my life full of mental and physical change. As a receiver, Shiatsu grounded and supported me, calming my whirling emotions and caring for my changing body.
It’s safe to say that I fell deeply in love with it and decided to pursue this interest by spending 6 years studying the discipline in my home country, Italy. To this day I am continuously studying and finetuning my techniques to improve my client’s psychophysical wellbeing through Shiatsu.
Over the years, I have experimented with various support techniques for the body, mind, and spirit, building a knowledge which I bring together in each of my treatments.
I gained my diploma in the European School of Shiatsu in Rome, and am also qualified for Massage Therapy, Crystal Healing, and Reiki.
I am fully insured and a member of the Shiatsu Society
Gaia works energetically and is very accommodating to my elderly parents' idiosyncrasies. She is punctual and pleasant. I would recommend her for home visits.
Ryan M.
Testimonials
After going to many practices over my life, I know a good pair of hands when I feel them pummelling me. Gaia is excellent not just because she has insanely strong hands, but because she listens and adapts the pressure and technique to help the body heal. I can’t recommend her strongly enough
Daniela S.
It’s no overstatement to say that Gaia gave me the best massage I've ever had! I would highly recommended her services to anyone. I had insomnia problems but Gaia helped me: my body melted in her hands and I finally felt relaxed and calm.
She tailors each massage on what you need and provides excellent individualised treatments!
Valeria
