Maria Christoforou

I first visited Maria at Touch Physique Therapies approximately five years ago for severe back pain that had not responded even to cortisone injections administered by another practitioner. Maria recommended the Bowen technique, and I noticed a significant improvement after just the first session. By the third treatment, I was completely pain-free. More recently, following major surgery, I experienced significant aching and discomfort, and returned to see Maria again. On this occasion, I was unable to lie face down and found it difficult to get onto the therapy table. Maria adapted the treatment accordingly, using fascial unwinding in a seated position instead. The results were remarkable, her approach felt highly intuitive, as though she could sense exactly where tension was held and respond to it accordingly. I left feeling deeply relaxed, and tension had gone. It’s just amazing how she does it! Maria consistently demonstrates an attentive approach. Highly recommend!

Really relaxing experience. I could feel my body finding calm. Lovely environment.

I have had two Bowen Therapy sessions so far, after being a bit nervous at the first session it has made a difference I feel lighter and it has definitely helped with tension in my upper back and neck, I have a third session booked. Maria explains everything so well and is an amazing calming presence

I have seen Maria on a number of occasions having been advised that Bowen Therapy may help me manage some of the symptoms associated with a hereditary generic condition that affects my balance and walking. Maria is a knowledgable, kind and empathetic practitioner and her treatments and practical exercise guidance have helped to improve my walking and I recommend her highly.

Absolutely fantastic, each time I’ve been in with a bad neck issue and Maria has got the moment back, would highly recommend!

Marie was absolutely brilliant! I've been struggling with pain in my lower back, and Marie successfully found and released all the tension. Highly recommend!

Quickly identified the problem and resolved in the first session. Follow up sessions included freeing up muscle tissue in upper back which helped posture and muscle relaxation

for any form of medical related treatment, which to me includes physiotherapy, a calm and professional atmosphere is essential, that is a strong feature of Marias attention. The treatment I find positive and beneficial, if lucky departure is softened by next doors cat appearing.

I have issues with my back which can cause significant pain. I have regular deep massages from Maria which makes a huge difference. Maria is highly expert and very knowledgeable, and has qualifications in a wide range of therapies. I have no hesitation in fully recommending her services.

Maria is excellent as well as being a skilled practitioner she is therapeutic! I highly recommend her Joy

Maria is excellent , she works with me and my body and the affects are purely magical !! Xx she’s amazing

Maria at Touch Physique Therapies has helped me over the last few months with Lymphatic drainage and posture and walking problems after my second knee replacement. Maria has been really helpful and caring, I alway leave her practice feeling better and I would recommend Maria to all my friends and family .

Thank you Maria for all of your wisdom. Every time I visit your practice, I come away feeling transformed. You use your expertise to target the problem areas and apply a variety of techniques to relieve any pain and tension. You truly have healing hands and a really special energy. I'ts always a pleasure to come to your practice for treatments. Thanks so much!

Maria couldn't be more helpful and is very good with all treatments given. No hesitation in recommending

What can i say about Maria in 1 word other than.... Professional.. Ive visited Maria on numerous occassions due to injury or just aches and pains... The atmosphere is so relaxing and she takes time in explaining treatment Friends and family have all visited her and have all said how the treatment has helped... I always look forward to my sessions as i feel 20 yrs younger when i leave..

Maria was recommended to me by a friend who felt I would really benefit from the massage/healing therapy she offers. I was told she had magic hands! I’ve been really impressed by her calm and encouraging approach and always feel very calm after her treatment. I’m two sessions in, and starting to see real improvement for a lower back injury/fixed sacrum issue. Thank you so much, Maria.

I have suffered with neck, shoulder and leg pain for months. Already after the first Bowen and fascial release treatment I was pain free and felt generally much better. Maria quickly located the source and treated the root cause of the problem. I can highly recommend Maria.

I have only saw Maria twice so far. But I can really feel the difference this time, I'm not in so much pain with my hip and my body is starting to rebalance itself, after having total knee and hip replacement surgery on the same side. I can't recommend her enough.

First class therapist, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended, eased my severe back pain. Will return if needed in the future.

Maria is very experienced, knowledgeable and empathetic. She tailors your treatment to your specific needs with amazing results. I would highly recommend her.

I can highly recommend Maria. Her treatments are wonderful and I have always left her feeling so relaxed it's as if I am walking on air and I always sleep better after it. She listens carefully before she begins her treatment and tailors how she works with you to your needs that day. My back, shoulders and neck always feel more comfortable. Maria also always seems genuinely interested in wanting to help you and ease any symptoms and is always searching to further her skills, going that extra mile to train at deeper levels or to train in areas linked to her already vast knowledge and skill set. I recommend her highly.

Amazing service, I suffered with my back pain and after one session I've come out aligned and my pain has fully gone! Maria is really knowledgeable, super friendly and very passionate about her work. I couldn't thank you enough! I highly recommend to all! Thank you so much Maria :)

Maria is brilliant. I had been to a few therapists with piriformis, quad & hip pain, had massage, acupuncture etc and nothing touched it. I went to Maria, explained my problem and she knew straight away what it could be. After a few tests to make sure it definitely was what she thought, she then did the relevant methods to release the problem along with treating other issues. I walked away from the session with no pain, more flexibility and a few exercises to do daily to keep on top of the injury for a while. I hope to be back running and cycling this week.

Maria's knowledge is in a class of its own. She will know the likely cause and know a way to treat it. Don't underestimate the quality and experience you are getting here. She's fantastic. Highly recommend.

Fab service suffering with back pain. Maria very professional and helpful, very good at what she does. Relieved me of pain. Thanks.

I've suffered with knee pain for a couple of years now and have seen multiple therapists in attempt to relieve the pain. After only a couple of sessions with Touch Physique Therapies my pain has nearly gone. Maria is very knowledgable and understanding and I felt extremely comfortable in her care. I would definitely recommend!

Really happy with Maria, I have been having bad shoulder and neck pain, which was quite painful and restricted movement. I have been pain free and have more range of movement since having treatment with Maria. Very professional and friendly and I highly recommend Touch Physique Therapies.

Excellent deep massage for my oedema. Maria is friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. I'd recommend her to anyone needing massage.

I go to Touch Physique Therapies for shoulder and back pain. It is always an amazing experience and I come out feeling a lot better. Would highly recommend!

I've been coming to Maria for five years now and found her therapies and massages excellent. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.

Fab!

Excellent. Maria is very knowledgeable and professional in all her treatments. She has worked wonders on my shoulder problem and also my posture. Would thoroughly recommend her for all your aches and pains.

I've had a bad back for many years and tried lots of different therapies and therapists, both private and NHS. It was a last ditch attempt to try Bowen and I'm so pleased I did. I had 3 sessions initially and it was amazing. I was pain free for the first time since I can remember. Since then, the duration between each time I need a "top up" gets longer and longer. I don't need multiple sessions, just one is enough. Maria fixes me and it sticks, unlike anything I've tried previously. Maria is such a warm and kind individual, and is great at what she does.

I have had Bowen therapy in the past when I was suffering with my shoulders, arms and neck so when I heard about Maria I made an appointment to help with the same issues 5 years down the line. Only this time my right hand was shaking so much that writing was becoming a challenge. After one session and 5 days after treatment my hand has not shaken. My shoulders are relaxed and I feel straighter when walking or sitting! Maria treats with kindness and sympathy and has a very gentle touch that is very powerful. Would recommend seeing her without hesitation. Thank you Maria.

Brilliant treatment. Really helped my back pain and made a big difference to my lifestyle. Massively helped with mobility. 100% recommend.

Years of chronic shoulder and neck pain almost non-existent after only 2 sessions with Maria! Can't say how grateful I am!

Superb treatment that gets right to the core of your issues by a really understanding and professional therapist who really knows how the body functions and how to treat any problems. Highly recommended.

Wonderful care, attention and skill. I feel so much easier and comfortable after a session. Absolutely recommend.

Had a sprained lower back after doing too much gardening and bending (I'm 72). Found it hard to sleep with the pain and had to crawl to get up out of bed or a soft armchair. After over a week with no improvement I went to see Maria. After 1 session and a few days later the pain was gone and I was able to get back to a normal life. Thank you Maria for such a great help.

I'm a semi professional footballer and injured my MCL ligament in my right knee. After some deep oscillation therapy and unwinding that was recommended by Maria I managed to speed up my recovery very quickly and was back playing before I knew it! Maria was incredibly knowledgable about my injury and knew exactly how to heal it.

I have received treatment from Maria several times over a recurring back problem due to a fall several years ago. She is able to relieve tightness and discomfort in only one or two sessions and I always leave feeling so much better. I have recommended her to several of my friends who have also appreciated her skills and expertise. What I really like is that she is continually training and researching to give her clients the best possible treatments.

I have been struggling for the last 3 years with ongoing shoulder and neck pain and have tried a number of treatments and therapists without seeing any improvement. After a recommendation from a friend, I started seeing Maria in March, after the first appointment, I felt so much better. I've just completed my fourth session and am seeing more improvement in the last 4 months than I have in the last 3 years. Maria has a very calm and gentle approach, she is very knowledgeable and has used a variety of techniques and given practical tips, which has helped reduce the pain. I would highly recommend her.

I have suffered with sinusitis for a number of years but my symptoms and attacks have worsened over the last couple of years. A friend recommended Maria and Bowen Therapy and after 2 treatments I have seen a dramatic improvement. My sinuses don't feel as congested, the pressure is released and the woolly head feeling is gone. Niggling back pain has gone as well and I feel better than I have for years. Sessions with Maria are so relaxing and she's a fantastic therapist.

I had a shoulder issue that the Drs couldn't identify. I had heard about Bowen & was lucky enough to find Maria — she has such an easy & approachable manner, understanding & great technique. After 3 treatments my shoulder is so much better & I am having maintenance now every 8 weeks — it's marvellous & makes me feel so much more together. Fully recommend her.

Perfect environment for healing. Skilled yet caring professional help who works from all angles to help you get back to feeling 100%. I have recommended to many family and friends!

Thank you for your help Maria. Shoulder and lower back problems sorted out before it got too bad which is what I like. Gentle and relaxing.

Thank you Maria for a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back.

I felt so relaxed and completely at ease as soon as I entered the lovely tranquil therapy room. Maria is extremely thorough and checks all aspects of your posture before using her extensive skills & knowledge to correct the problem. I was suffering from a neck rotation and shoulder issue which was completely remedied by Maria and I left feeling 100% better, so I would certainly recommend Maria to anyone needing any kind of touch therapy.

Was staying in Henley for a few days and decided to get a massage locally. I have had significant problems with my neck and shoulders since start of lockdown. In one treatment session I have far greater movement and flexibility. My body, aches and pains responded positively to the techniques, knowledge and skills that Maria used during treatment. I highly recommend her treatment.

I can confirm that Maria is the best at what she does. After trying to source a specialist who would remedy my back issue for just over a year. I am eternally grateful that she has got my life back to near normal and very soon completely normal. I would recommend that everyone uses her services as she is by far the best out there. I am forever grateful to you Maria. Long may you reign!!