Samar
Integrative Massage & Ayurvedic Bodywork
Samar offers intuitive, deeply restorative bodywork that brings together Ayurvedic massage, Thai techniques, deep tissue and fascial work.
His treatments are adapted to the individual rather than following a fixed routine. Some sessions may be slow and flowing, while others may involve more focused, therapeutic work on areas of tension and restriction.
Whether you are looking to release muscular tension, slow down, reconnect with your body or simply give yourself space to rest, Samar creates a calm and attentive environment where the treatment can respond to what you need on the day.
My Approach
As a massage therapist and intuitive herbalist, Samar strives to bring the body to a place where it can invite nourishment and healing through organic, natural means.
His treatments are not bound to a fixed sequence, but unfold through attentive listening, drawing on techniques learnt directly within the traditions of South India, Thailand and Nepal to help clients release stress and outdated thought patterns.
His sessions are conducted with careful awareness, noticing where and how the body is resisting or inviting presence, while giving attention to deep or hidden areas that ask to be acknowledged and worked through.
Re-orientation and Re-newal are the guiding principles in Samar’s work.
A session with Samar may combine elements of Ayurvedic Abhyanga, Thai massage, Deep Tissue work, fascial techniques, Reflexology, Reiki and Abdominal Bodywork. Each treatment is an invitation to understand the body a little more deeply and to support its own process of renewal.
He works with Flow State because of a shared recognition that listening is first and foremost for the journey of healing and self-discovery.
About Me
Samar’s path into bodywork arose from his practice as an artist and academic working at the intersection of ecology, philosophy of science and poetry, with a specialisation in interspecies communication.
His therapeutic massage practice has been shaped by time spent living in India and Thailand, where he learnt from healers and doctors whose teachings continue to inform his work today.
Alongside his work as a psychosomatic massage therapist, Samar is an intuitive herbalist and is currently training as a naturopath, expanding his understanding of how the body can be supported through touch, plants and nutrition.
Known for his calm and gentle approach, Samar creates a welcoming space for clients to unwind and take time for themselves.
My Services
“The quality of my relationship with clients, even when non-verbal, is deeply rewarding.
Having the honour to help them feel that this space is theirs to unwind in, and that this time is for them to dedicate to catching up with themselves”
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A flowing Ayurvedic oil massage combined with deeper, more focused bodywork.
Abhyanga is traditionally performed using warm oil and rhythmic movements, creating a grounding and deeply relaxing experience. Samar combines this with deep tissue and fascial techniques where appropriate, allowing the treatment to move between flowing, soothing work and more targeted attention.
A good choice if you want a treatment that combines deep relaxation with focused work on muscular tension and areas of restriction.
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A slower, restorative treatment, combining elements of Traditional Northern Thai Massage, Reflexology and Reiki
The session can include assisted movement, gentle pressure, stretching and focused work through the body, alongside quieter periods of stillness and relaxation.
This treatment is particularly suited to those looking for a deeply grounding experience that combines physical bodywork with a slower, more meditative approach.
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A specialised form of abdominal massage originating from Taoist traditions.
Chi Nei Tsang uses gentle, focused touch around the abdomen, working with the breath and encouraging greater awareness and relaxation through the centre of the body.
The treatment is slow and attentive, with pressure adapted carefully to the individual. It can be a particularly grounding experience for people who tend to hold tension around the abdomen or who simply want to explore a different form of bodywork.
Rather than being a conventional massage, Chi Nei Tsang offers an opportunity to slow down, breathe and reconnect with the sensations of the body.
Working with the body, not against it
For Samar, effective bodywork isn’t necessarily about applying more pressure.
Sometimes the body responds to deeper, more focused work. Sometimes it needs slowness, warmth and space.
His role is to listen and adapt — creating a treatment that meets you where you are rather than asking your body to fit a predetermined routine.
FAQ’s
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If you’re unsure which treatment to choose, don’t worry.
Samar can discuss what you’re looking for before the session and adapt his approach accordingly. You don’t need to know which technique you need — simply come with an idea of how you’d like to feel when you leave.
Want to feel deeply relaxed?
Abhyanga + Deep Tissue or Deeply Restorative may be a good place to start.
Carrying muscular tension?
Abhyanga + Deep Tissue allows for more focused work while retaining the grounding quality of Ayurvedic massage.
Looking for something slower and different?
Chi Nei Tsang offers a more focused abdominal and breath-based experience.
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This treatment may not be suitable if you:
Are pregnant
Have active infections or inflammation
Have certain circulatory disorders
Have recent injuries, fractures, or surgery in the treatment area
Have uncontrolled medical conditions
A full consultation and health screening will be completed before treatment to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you.