Welcome
Poor sleep. Hard training. Long, stressful hours hunched over a desk. Modern life is hard on the body and the mind. Over time, that strain settles into the neck, shoulders, and back, draining your energy, restricting movement, and making life feel harder than it should.
I know that pattern first-hand. I have lived it myself through years in the London tech world, capoeira and gymnastics, and the physical toll of keeping up with work, sport, and family life. That is why I built Essential Studio: to offer tailored massage therapy that helps you feel lighter, more present, and better able to function day to day.
Why people come here
People with demanding lives usually come here for one of a few reasons.
Some are dealing with stubborn tension or pain, or find that their body no longer moves the way it used to. Some are struggling with stress and poor sleep. Some want to recover better and perform well, whether at work, in sport, or simply in everyday life. Others are tired of treatments that feel pleasant in the moment but change very little.
Essential Studio is where people come when they want someone to take the time to understand what is going on and offer massage therapy adapted to their needs and built to help over the long term.
How sessions are approached
No fluff. No fixed routine. Just four clear ways to shape the pace and focus of the session.
Not sure which one fits? Book your First Session. We will choose the best approach together during the initial consultation.
Deep Rest
UnwindFor stress, poor sleep, and nervous system fatigue.
Slow, steady work to help you settle, breathe, and recover.
Release Tension
Problem areasFor a clear area of tension such as the neck, shoulders, back, or hips.
Focused work on stubborn tension that keeps nagging at you throughout the day.
Move with Ease
StiffnessFor general stiffness, heaviness, or restricted movement.
A broader approach to reduce resistance, restore range of motion, and help your body move more freely.
Prepare
ReadinessFor sport, demanding work, travel, or other high-load periods.
More energising than relaxing. Designed to warm the body and sharpen the mind so you feel organised and ready.
People often move between these across the year depending on what they need most at the time. The session has a clear focus, but the work remains tailored rather than fixed.
Sessions and pricing
All new clients begin with a First Session. After that, you choose the session length that best fits what you need on the day.
First Session
New clientsA dedicated first appointment with a short consultation, a full hands-on treatment, and time to understand what is going on and what is likely to help most.
75 minutes • £95
Focused
For a clear target area or focused follow-up work.
60 minutes • £105
Standard
The usual follow-up session length. Enough time to settle in, work with intent, and bring the session to a natural close.
75 minutes • £120
Extended
For complex patterns, multiple areas, or work that needs more space to unfold fully.
1 hour 45 minutes • £175
About Essential Studio
Arnaud BloisFounder and lead practitioner
I have worked in fast-moving leadership roles in the London tech world, trained in gymnastics and capoeira, and dealt with the tension, knocks, and recovery that come with pushing the body hard. As a father of two young children, I also know what it is to keep going when sleep is short and the days are full.
Living that way led me to a simple question: how do you stay clear, resilient, and capable when life puts your body and mind under constant load?
It is what led me to train in massage therapy. I trained in anatomy, physiology, and soft-tissue work, qualified with ITEC Level 3 in Massage Therapy, and continued with Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release.
What matters to me is not pampering for its own sake, but work that helps you feel and function better. The aim is simple: to help you move better, feel less worn down, and meet the demands of your life more fully.
Contact
Book online for individual sessions. For specific questions or corporate enquiries, feel free to get in touch by email.