Hi, I’m Macey, the therapist behind Root & Ritual. 🌿

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For me, massage has never just been about helping someone relax for an hour. I created Root & Ritual because I wanted to offer the kind of care I know can make such a difference when your body doesn’t always feel like it’s on your side.

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My passion for women’s health and chronic pain is incredibly personal. At just 29, I’m navigating surgical menopause following a radical hysterectomy surgery for stage 4 endometriosis, while also living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and the reality of chronic, sometimes debilitating pain. I understand what it feels like when pain, fatigue or changes within your body begin affecting everyday life — and how important it is to feel genuinely listened to rather than reduced to a condition or a set of symptoms.

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That experience has shaped the therapist I want to be.

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Root & Ritual has two sides to it. Sometimes you simply need somewhere to switch off, de-stress and feel good, and my relaxation treatments provide exactly that. But sometimes you need more individualised support, which is why I developed the Root & Ritual Care Programme — a more structured approach where treatments are tailored around the person in front of me, their symptoms, goals and how their body is feeling.

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I cannot diagnose or cure medical conditions, and massage isn't a replacement for medical care, but what I can offer is a calm, understanding space alongside personalised massage treatments aimed at helping you manage discomfort, support your wellbeing and hopefully make living in your body that little bit easier. Because sometimes “feeling better” doesn’t have to mean being cured. It can mean having less tension, moving a little more comfortably, sleeping better, feeling calmer, or simply having somebody listen and understand.

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That is why I do what I do — and why Root & Ritual is so much more than massage to me. 🤍🌿