Meet Ana
The therapist behind Cocoon
Experience, expertise & heart
Ana is a highly qualified therapeutic massage therapist whose practice is built on a foundation that's rare in the field: a deep understanding of both the body and the mind. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and seven years of hands-on clinical experience, she brings scientific knowledge and intuitive, compassionate care to every session.
Her training spans multiple disciplines — sports massage, manual lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage, and aromatherapy — which means she can tailor each treatment precisely to what you need, whether that's recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or simply needing to properly switch off.
Ana founded Cocoon as a women-only space because she believes that feeling genuinely safe is not a luxury — it's the foundation for real healing. Every aspect of your session, from the consultation to the treatment itself, is shaped around you.
"True healing happens when we honour both body and mind. I'm here to hold space for that transformation."— Ana
Qualifications & Training
Seven years of clinical practice across specialist disciplines.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Diploma
Post-surgical care, hormonal swelling, and lymphatic health. Ana's most-reviewed specialism, with over 20 five-star reviews from clients who came for post-operative recovery.
Pregnancy Massage Diploma
Expert care adapted for every trimester — easing lower back and hip pain, improving circulation, and supporting deep relaxation throughout pregnancy.
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
Advanced soft tissue techniques for injury rehabilitation, athletic recovery, and persistent deep muscle tightness. Includes manual therapy and mobilisation.
The mind-body connection
What sets Ana apart is her understanding of the psychological dimensions of physical tension. Her academic background in psychology informs every aspect of her practice — she recognises how stress, emotions, and life experiences manifest in the body, and treats accordingly.
When you book a session with Ana, you're not just receiving technical massage work. You're entering a space where you're genuinely seen and supported. She understands that bodies sometimes hold what the mind can't yet process, and she creates the conditions for real release — not just physical relief.
Her mastery of aromatherapy adds another layer. Essential oil blends are chosen specifically for you based on your needs that day — whether that's calming an overactive nervous system, lifting a low mood, or deepening the physical effects of the massage. It's a multi-sensory experience, not an add-on.
Clients often describe leaving not just feeling physically better, but somehow more themselves — lighter, clearer, and reconnected to their own sense of wellbeing.
Commitment to excellence
Ana has competed in professional massage therapy competitions, placing her skills against some of the best therapists in the country. It's not something she does for recognition — it's how she stays sharp, honest about her practice, and committed to the kind of standard her clients deserve.
That same drive is what keeps her training, learning, and refining her approach — so every session you receive reflects the very best of what she knows.