JAMES GILLIES

HE/HIM

PERSONABLE | PASSIONATE | RESTORATIVE

James’ love for bodywork began when he started practicing yoga, tai chi and meditation as a teenager. He wanted to share bodywork with others, so trained in massage therapy in both London and Thailand.

James loves how massage therapy creates a space for people to slow down and chill in a world which can feel relentless or hectic. His hope is that more people find the time to get a massage, as its profound benefits can expand outwards and benefit society. When not working, he enjoys open water swimming, cycling, surfing and scuba diving.

You can find James exclusively at our Shoreditch Studio.

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JAMES’ TREATMENTS

  • For total blissed-out relaxation. Focus on a particular area for 30 or 45 minutes, or go for longer with a 60, 75, 90 or 120 minute full-body treatment. Profoundly curative.

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  • For releasing patterns of tension. A full-body deep tissue treatment which loosens muscle fibres and improves circulation. Releasing + powerful.

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  • For a restorative focus on a chosen area. A deep tissue massage for your neck & shoulders, hands or feet, or somewhere specifically in-need, to alleviate tension in overworked muscle groups. Attention to detail.

  • Our specialised sports massage therapy treatment is a staple component of our active/ sporty guests’ training and recuperation regimes. Assess + Manipulate.

JAMES’ CREDENTIALS

Level 3 Diploma in Massage, London School of Massage

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage, London School of Massage

Deep Tissue Massage Certificate, London School of Massage

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Certificate, Sunshine Massage School - Chiang Mai

JAMES’ WORDS

"We carry the whole world in our bodies. Often they can feel tense, strained, traumatised or just out of alignment. Massage therapy helps us to reinhabit our bodies fully. It immediately dissolves tension, pain and stress. Through massage therapy we can live in our bodies with more ease, more connection and more joy."

“Amazing! I would come every day if I could.”

- Alexandra, March 2024

“I absolutely loved my session with James. You can really feel the Thai influence in his experience as a Bodyworker, with firm pressure and grounding, slow moves. I loved how quicky I was able to relax into the treatment, James has a super calm and kind energy which was just what my brain needed after a heavy day. He made me feel safe and comfortable through the entire treatment - I didn’t want it to end!”

- Alice, March 2024

 “★★★★★”

- Eugenio, February 2024

“Exactly what I needed”

- Iwan, February 2024

Helen - MASAJ Shoreditch, General Manager

“I felt my mind needed to relax but my body was craving deeper work, James managed to give me a 60 minute deep massage that left me feeling blissed out. He focussed on my back, neck, shoulders and chest and then incorporated some pressure point techniques on my legs in the time that was left over. I felt like I had had a full body treatment and left feeling 100% better than when I came in. James was an amazing listener and communicated with me the ideal amount! I had the space I needed to switch off but also felt I could say when I wanted less/more pressure.”

My Top Tip: James has naturally strong pressure and incorporates loads of different styles. Trust James to create a treatment that is unique and tailored to you.