About
Sarah McDermott, B.Sc., PhTh., MIAPT, MIMTA, has been practising since 2011. She studied for a 3 year B.Sc. and is a fully qualified Physical Therapist and member of the Irish Association of Physical Therapists.
Sarah is passionate about helping patients through a carefully chosen set of complementary therapies including Hot Shell and Thai Herbal Massage techniques. Sarah enjoys working with all types of people from manual works to office staff and homemakers.

General Treatments
Join Sarah McDermott for a therapeutic massage today.
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
The deeper pressure of Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia (the protective layer surrounding muscles, bones and joints).
The use of heat in Deep Tissue Massage enhances the massage approximately ten- fold.
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage:
- Relieves tense muscles & tendons
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces stress hormones
- Reduces heart rate
- Boosts mood and relaxation

Thai Herbal Compress Massage
The hot herbal compresses warm and soften muscles, encouraging energy flow throughout the body, and preparing it for much deeper massage.
Benefits of Thai Herbal Compress Massage:
- Deep therapeutic massage
- Heat and herbs promote deeper relaxation
- Eases respiration & heart rate
- Exfoliates and nourishes skin
- Improves circulation
- Increases lymphatic circulation
- Eases respiration & heart rate

Hot Shell Massage
A hot, deep-tissue massage targeting specific complaints and areas of tension and stress.
Benefits of Hot Stone & Shell Massage:
- Deep therapeutic massage
- Promotes deep relaxation
- Reduces stress
- Releases tension and pain
- Improves circulation
- Increases lymphatic circulation
- Increases body metabolism
- Releases emotional stress
Pregnancy Massage
One of the most beneficial times for massage is during pregnancyMassage can relieve leg cramps, oedema, sciatica, nausea and lower back pain.
Many hormonal, postural, mental & emotional changes occur during pregnancy. It is clinically proven that massage in pregnancy is:
- A natural pain reliever
- A stress reducer
- A muscle relaxant
- Beneficial for overall well-being
What is Pregnacy Massage?
Many hormonal, postural, mental & emotional changes occur during pregnancy. It is clinically proven that massage in pregnancy is:
- A natural pain reliever
- A stress reducer
- A muscle relaxant
- Beneficial for overall well-being
Pregnancy Massage
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage:
- Lowers anxiety
- Improves sleep
- Increases levels of serotonin & dopamine, the “feel-good” hormones.
- The “feel-good” endorphins are passed to baby during massage and are highly beneficial for the baby’s well-being
- Decreases levels of stress hormones
- Improves circulation
- Improves labour experience
Pregnancy massage for specific conditions
Sarah is qualified to treat the following pregnancy specific conditions:
- Leg Cramps
- Oedema
- Sciatica
- Nausea
- Lower back pain
- Constipation
- Shortness of breath
- Preparing for labour
Our Price
Join Sarah McDermott for a therapeutic massage today. Treatments by appointment only. At your first treatment I will take a complete medical and physical history.
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Contact Details
Naas Holistic Centre,
25 North Main Street,
Naas, Co Kildare
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Phone: 087 719 2619Email: info@sarahmcdermott.ie
