Hi, I’m Toni from the Muscle Essence team.

I joined Muscle Essence in March 2026, initially working with our Sculpt X Plus muscle-strengthening technology. Since then, my role has continued to grow with Sophie’s guidance and mentoring.

After completing my Diploma of Beauty Therapy, I discovered a real passion for massage and hands-on body treatments. I now offer Relaxation Massage, from gentle, calming treatments through to firmer therapeutic relaxation designed to ease everyday muscle tension and those niggling tight spots.

More recently, I completed additional training in Lymphatic Drainage Massage further developing my technique through one-on-one guidance with Sophie.

My treatment style is firm, therapeutic and relaxing – ideal for clients who want effective pressure to release tension while still enjoying the calming benefits of massage.

I also continue to work with Sculpt X Plus, combining my interests in body treatments, muscle strengthening, wellness and helping clients feel confident in their bodies.

I’m passionate about continuing to learn and develop my skills as part of the Muscle Essence team, while providing every client with warm, attentive and personalised care.

I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to your next Muscle Essence treatment.

Hello, I’m Sophie K, founder and director of Muscle Essence. I started Muscle Essence in 2017, whilst taking a 12month break from my corporate role as Credit Manager. Having longtime hip pain, “I was sick of seeing therapists and not ridding of my issue”. My slogan “encouraging movement through massage” is owed to a therapist who gave me 90% hip relief in one session, told me he wanted to see me once more within 2 weeks and then only annually unless I developed a strain again!! That was it…It inspired me to train up in massage with a specific focus on treating chronic pain and conditions to help change people’s lives.

Having completed a Diploma in Massage Therapy (focusing on trigger point, sports and pregnancy massage), I went on to further qualify in myofascial cupping. With muscular health covered off, my passion extended to inner health. Soon after, I was qualified in a Manual Lymphatic Drainage applying a little more vigour and adapting my own unique and effective style.

The ability to treat people more holistic was exciting. I specialise in treating sciatica related pain, shoulder and hip bursitis, migraines, TMJ, post surgery rehabilitation, IBS, bloatedness, inflammation and excessive fluid retention. It’s so exciting to hear clients feed back their immediate relief. But whats better, is not seeing clients for 6months because I have helped ease their aches longer term.

As a massage therapist, I believe my job is to wake your muscles up and remind them they have a job to do. Your job is to then keep moving, strengthening and eating well to sustain the health of your muscles and lymphatic system.