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Clinical/Fertility/Rebozo Massage, Closing the Bones & Placenta Specialist, and Full Spectrum Doula. Hello, and welcome to The WellNyss Tree! With love, Nyssa.

I'm Nyssa (see what I did there?!), and I'm an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist (ACMT), Fertility Massage Specialist, Birth & Postpartum Doula, and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist; living in Brighton & Hove in East Sussex. I'm originally from the North East of Scotland, and found my way down south via the conduit of acadaemia, working as a medical and physics researcher. After a life-changing and almost devastating period of illness, I felt the necessity of aligning my professional life with my internal state, and followed my passion into the Doula world. Working as an academic for so many years stood me in great stead by giving me the tools to be able to investigate and fully understand the human body from an holistic perspective, in order to be able to bring myself back to full health; and it's this wisdom that I bring to each and every person and family I support under all my many hats. My motivation is always to learn more, and assimilate that information to be the best help I can be to the folk I work with. To that end, I am always undertaking courses to further my professional development, and acquire new skills. The philosophy by which I operate is through the lens of empowerment. I feel society as a whole draws so much from us, and never is this more true than when we are at our most vulnerable - whether birthing, trying to conceive, in pain, et cetera. I want everyone to feel empowered in empirical knowledge and trust of themselves to be able to advocate for the support and healing they truly want and need, whatever that looks like. My many and varied roles have drawn upon and augmented my skills in caring and stewardship, professionalism, confidentiality, commitment, kindness, understanding, empathy, enthusiasm, communication, and have instilled a strong sense of responsibility. This foundation allows me to always focus my clients at the epicentre of their own journey; building the experience that they seek together. I'm so excited to undertake this journey with you, and look forward to our time together!

27/10/2026

The wellness industry loves a quick fix. But the current craze around off-label GLP-1 medication use is setting people up for a silent epidemic of accelerated structural ageing.

When you strip structural fat pads and lean muscle mass at rapid speed, your connective tissue matrix simply cannot adapt. The result isn't just hollow cheeks and sunken eyes - it’s severe fascial dehydration, lost pelvic floor support, and skin that has completely lost its mechanical anchor.

As a bodywork practitioner, I look at the body through a structural lens. Injecting synthetic fillers over starved, compromised fascia is a recipe for filler migration and heavy tissue drag.

If you want your skin to look firm, supple, and vibrant, you have to work with your living anatomy - re-hydrating the fascia, restoring microcirculation, and rebuilding natural muscle memory from the inside out.

I’ve broken down the deep anatomical science of the GLP-1 collagen collapse on the blog, including why rapid weight loss impacts your skin matrix and how intelligent, dry myofascial sculpting restores real structural integrity.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full article on the blog.

19/10/2026

Your body isn't broken because it won't "just relax." It’s keeping you safe the only way it knows how.

Living with chronic illness and somatic tension myself, I know how frustrating it is to be told to "just drop your shoulders." If your nervous system feels guarded, those muscles are load-bearing pillars - they aren't letting go until they know it's safe.

If you’re tired of superficial oil rubs and want clinical, trauma-informed bodywork in Brighton that respects your body's boundary, I’m here for you.

Let’s give your nervous system permission to finally rest. 🌿

🔗 Book your clinical session via the link in my bio.
📚 Read about how the nervous system impacts bodywork in the WNT blog.

06/10/2026

Big moves are happening at The WellNyss Tree. 🌿✨

Growth requires surrounding yourself with the right energy, the right standards, and the right people.

I am so thrilled that The WellNyss Tree is moving to a stunning new home at Werks Central, Middle Street, nestled right in the beating heart of Brighton!

Not only is this space brighter, calmer, and beautifully appointed, but I’ll be sharing this sanctuary alongside the incredible Zoe from . Together, we’re bridging the gap between advanced clinical somatic bodywork and high-end aesthetic facial sculpting and therapeutics.

Upgraded space. Upgraded experience. Exactly what you (and your nervous system) deserve.

📍 Werks Central Suite 201, 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton
🗓️ Booking link in bio remains the same for autumn dates.

28/09/2026

"How are you doing?"
"Oh, 100% fully functional!" 💪

My version of "functional" living with chronic illness: a complex scaffolding of sheer spite, excessive jaw-clenching, and one very load-bearing coping mechanism keeping the whole structure from collapsing.

Because I live with chronic illness myself, I know firsthand the sheer physical toll of these bizarre structural compromises. It’s deeply impressive, completely exhausting, and very relatable - until you have the temerity to actually try to turn your neck.

If your nervous system is currently being held together with the physical equivalent of an axe wedge, and you want expert, clinical relief from someone who genuinely gets it...hit me up. That’s literally what I’m here for. 🌿

🔗 Link in bio to book your reset at The WellNyss Tree.

16/09/2026

Traction alopecia from daily slicked buns. Ruined skin barriers from 10-step active skincare routines. Chronic nervous system exhaustion hidden behind an activewear set.

The ironic truth about the viral "Clean Girl Aesthetic"? Trying so hard to look like the picture of health is actually wrecking the real thing for a lot of people. 💅💔

We’ve reached a point where wellness has become an external performance instead of an internal reality. But your tissues don’t care about a curated look - they care about oxygen, lymphatic flow, and feeling safe enough to stop bracing against the world.

Real health isn't a viral trend. It's turning inwards and giving your body the actual physiological care it needs.

Read our latest blog piece: "The ‘Clean Girl’ Paradox: When Looking Healthy Is Destroying Your Actual Wellbeing" to discover what real, analogue recovery feels like from the inside out, and how to access that in your own life.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full post and book your reset.

P.S. Don't forget that The WellNyss Tree is on the move soon! The WellNyss Tree Lanes will be in full effect from the end of this month, with stunning new premises on Middle Street in The Lanes (that's the ones nearest the sea for any unsure souls!). Zoe of and I can't wait to welcome you in to our brand new home!

14/09/2026

If it's not Loose Willis, I don't want it!! The petition to replace Michael Cole starts here!!!

Ye gods, if this wasn't the most fun I've had in DONKEYS!!

Q***R! CAMP! FU***NG HILARIOUS! WRESTLING!!!

What more could my wee Celtic heart require?!

Seriously, if you haven't taken your arse to FIST CLUB, first of all why the f**k not? And second of all, do it! DO IT NOW!

1000/10, no notes!

09/09/2026

🌿 BIG NEWS: The WellNyss Tree is Moving to Central Brighton! 🌿

The branches are growing! From late September, The WellNyss Tree is moving into a dedicated new space at Werks Middle Street in the heart of central Brighton - partnering alongside the wonderful Zoe from Into Beauty!

While my commitment to trauma-informed, science-backed care remains unchanged, this move brings gorgeous new benefits to upgrade your clinic experience:

✨ Prime City-Centre Location: Right in the vibrant Lanes, minutes from the seafront with easy transport links.
☕ On-Site Café: Arrive early or stay late to unwind with a warm drink in the beautiful ground-floor café.
🛋️ Dedicated Sanctuary: A private, tranquil room designed specifically for deep nervous system regulation, somatic work, and ceremonial care.
🤝 Expanded Holistic Care: Combine your clinical bodywork and perinatal care with premium beauty treatments under one roof.

📅 Key Dates & Info:
• Current Location: Open as usual until THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER.
• New Location: Werks, 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL.
• Existing Bookings: Late September bookings will automatically transition to the new space - no action needed!

Thank you so much for your trust and support as The WellNyss Tree grows. I can’t wait to welcome you to our new home!

✨ Tap link in bio / Visit thewellnysstree.com to book ✨

03/08/2026

“I have a chronic pain condition, and I haven’t always enjoyed massages…” 👇

When you live with chronic pain, booking a massage can feel like a gamble. Will it be too intense? Will it make the flare-up worse? Will they listen?

Hearing Vanessa’s feedback after her first session with me made my heart soar:

🗣️ "As someone with a chronic pain condition I haven’t always enjoyed massages but this was perfect."

🗣️ "Starting with her pre-treatment form, I felt like the whole treatment was customised to my needs... She tackled some of my tricky areas, but at no point was the massage painful or too much."

🗣️ "Would highly recommend to anyone who spends their day sitting at a desk and/or suffers from chronic pain."

Massage doesn't need to hurt to make lasting structural shifts. By blending techniques and taking the time to truly understand your nervous system before you even step onto the table, we create deep release without the pain.

✨ Desk worker or living with chronic tension? Let’s change how your body feels.

🔗 Link in bio to book your tailored session

15/07/2026

👀Have you seen those viral "somatic shaking" and "scream circle" videos on your feed lately? 👀

While shaking off stress is backed by real science, you don’t actually need to join a screaming circle in a park to reset your nervous system.

When we navigate daily stress, our bodies physically "armour" themselves - manifesting as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, and shallow breathing. If we don't discharge that energy, it stays "trapped" (figuratively, not literally) in our tissues.

But true release doesn’t have to be loud. In fact, for an already exhausted nervous system, a quiet, deeply supportive space is often exactly what is needed to finally feel safe enough to let go.

Head to the link in my bio (alternatively, thewellnysstree.com/blog) to read my latest blog: "Do You Really Need to Scream? The Truth About ‘Somatic Release’", where I break down the science of stored stress and how I facilitate a quieter, analogue reset at The WellNyss Tree. 🌿

11/06/2026

Let’s be honest: modern life is already full of decisions. Booking a moment of peace shouldn’t require a research project. 🧠✨

I’ve spent a decade listening to your bodies, and if there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that your needs change from week to week. A rigid menu of "fixed" treatments just doesn't cut it anymore.

So, I’ve completely reimagined how you book with The WellNyss Tree.

Moving forward, I’m removing the guesswork. You don't have to choose between MLD, Yoni Steaming, or Deep Tissue upfront. You simply choose how much time you want to step away from the world:

🕒 60 Mins – The Focused Reset
🕒 90 Mins – The Signature Session (The ultimate sweet spot)
🕒 120 Mins – The Deep Dive

Once you pick your time, you’ll get a simple smart form to tell me how you’re feeling. When you step into the room, we open up the toolkit together and blend exactly what your nervous system is asking for on the day.

No pressure. No picking the "wrong" thing. Just bespoke care, made beautifully simple.

Head over to the link in my bio to check out the fresh new booking page and claim your session. I can't wait to hold space for you. 💜

Address

The WellNyss Tree Werks Central Suite 201 15-17 Middle Street
Brighton And Hove
BN11AL

Website

https://linktr.ee/thewellnysstree

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