Japanese (ASMR) Head Spa and Massage in Gloucester FEMALE ONLY
Welcome to The Light Touch Collective 🤍
TREATMENTS & IN-PERSON TRAINING Click BOOK NOW, then select: • Treatments • Private 1:1 Practitioner Training • Small Group Practitioner Training
ONLINE PRACTITIONER TRAINING For self-paced online training, visit: https://withme.so/thelighttouchcollective
All practitioner training routes lead to IPHM accredited, insurable certification
Nicola has created immersive treatments including
🌿In Person ASMR Massage
⭐️Sensory Touch
💫Hair Play and Scalp Massage
💖ASMR Head Spa
🌿Glow Daily Sensory Facial & Head Spa
Designed exclusively for women; immerse yourself in our signature treatments, including; Sensory Touch (ASMR) Massage, ASMR Head Spa (an elevated twist on the Japanese Head Spa featuring the renowned halo water therapy), Hair Play with carefully selected sensory tools (hair brushing, gentle detangling and scalp stimulation all specifically designed to engage the senses), Sensory based Facials and Scalp Massage.
Sensory Touch (ASMR) Massage is a feather-light, intentional form of gentle contact designed to communicate safety to the nervous system. It uses slow rhythm, consistency, and presence rather than pressure or manipulation. Nicola has seamlessly woven this into her renowned ASMR Head Spa treatment experiences.
Founded by Nicola, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, The Light Touch Collective is dedicated to offering a sensory journey like no other, all aimed at gently balancing your nervous system offering deep relief from stress, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm and overstimulation. By blending intentional, rhythmic and gentle touch, with expert evidence based techniques; Nicola focus’ on enhancing wellbeing, easing tension, and restoring your inner balance, all whilst nourishing your scalp, hair and soul.
ACCREDITED IPHM TRAINING PROVIDER
ACCREDITED SENSORY TOUCH PRACTITIONER COURSE
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with over 10 years of nursing experience and approximately 20 years working within mental health services, I have always been passionate about understanding people, supporting wellbeing, and helping others learn and develop.
My specialist interest in sensory experiences, relaxation, and nervous system regulation led me to develop and refine training in sensory touch, ASMR massage, hair play, and ASMR Head Spa treatments. Over the past 2.5 years, I have worked extensively with clients, continually evolving my practice through hands-on experience, ongoing research, reflective learning, and a commitment to professional standards. This work has resulted in over 175 five-star client reviews.
As both a healthcare professional and educator, I am passionate about bringing greater credibility, structure, and professionalism to this innovative and emerging area of practice. My training places a strong emphasis on safety, predictability, client wellbeing, ethical practice, and practical competence, ensuring students understand not only how to perform techniques, but how to deliver them responsibly and professionally.
I believe the best training combines evidence-informed learning, real-world experience, and genuine passion for the subject. My goal is to help students develop confidence, competence, and the skills needed to deliver exceptional sensory touch experiences within their own practice.
Fully accredited and insurable Sensory Touch Practitioner Course now available online and in person.
Learn professional sensory touch techniques, hair play, relaxation-based touch, client care, consultation, safety, and treatment delivery through comprehensive training and ongoing support.
📍 Online & In-Person Training Available
📜 Fully Accredited Certification
✅ Insurable on Completion
🎓 Suitable for Beginners and Existing Therapists
For full course information and booking, contact Nicola on 07399 959820.
Why Clients Recommend Our Massage in Gloucestershire
My colleague and I visited for the Sensory Touch experience today. What a lovely treatment! We both felt so incredibly relaxed afterwards and it was nice to explore something totally different to the normal massage or facial treatment we'd usually book. Nic was so lovely and welcoming and the setup was beautiful ❤️
Rebecca Williams
Would 100% recommend, it was such a relaxing experience, everything I had hoped it would be and more - all felt so intentional and calming, will absolutely be returning!
Katie Samuel
I’m already a practicing massage therapist with my own business, Happy Heads Club, and I took the course with Light Touch because I wanted to further deepen my knowledge of the lighter, sensory side of massage... I really love Nicola’s approach! Her experience as a mental health nurse and her passion for the benefits of sensory massage were the main reason I chose this particular course. I especially appreciated the practical guidance on how to respond if a client becomes emotional or needs a different kind of support, and learning about the science of sensory touch was also really interesting. The manual is also a brilliant resource to refer back to afterwards. I’d definitely recommend the course!
Sophie Hall
My colleague and I visited for the Sensory Touch experience today. What a lovely treatment! We both felt so incredibly relaxed afterwards and it was nice to explore something totally different to the normal massage or facial treatment we'd usually book. Nic was so lovely and welcoming and the setup was beautiful ❤️
Rebecca Williams
Would 100% recommend, it was such a relaxing experience, everything I had hoped it would be and more - all felt so intentional and calming, will absolutely be returning!
Katie Samuel
I’m already a practicing massage therapist with my own business, Happy Heads Club, and I took the course with Light Touch because I wanted to further deepen my knowledge of the lighter, sensory side of massage... I really love Nicola’s approach! Her experience as a mental health nurse and her passion for the benefits of sensory massage were the main reason I chose this particular course. I especially appreciated the practical guidance on how to respond if a client becomes emotional or needs a different kind of support, and learning about the science of sensory touch was also really interesting. The manual is also a brilliant resource to refer back to afterwards. I’d definitely recommend the course!
Sophie Hall
Where to Find Us in Gloucestershire
Light Studios
4 Whitfield Street
Gloucester
GL1 1NA
Access to The Light Studios is on the first floor of "Chiropody & Footcare"
It is the building to the left of Peter Hickman's Hair Dresser's / Just off Russell Street
(please note: press the light touch collective buzzer - access is via a flight of stairs)
Parking
Free and paid parking options are available nearby.
There are several parking options within a short walk (right outside - 3 minute walk) of the studio, including:
- On-street parking pay and display (Mon - Sun - 8am - 6pm)
- Nearby Car Park/pay-and-display (Mon - Sat - 8am - 6pm)
- Free parking at Asda (GL1 1DS) which is approx. a 3 minute walk away.
Please allow a few extra minutes to park if you are unfamiliar with the area.
The Benefits
Through my practice, I’ve witnessed first-hand the profound ways sensory touch can support the nervous system and foster deep, embodied relaxation.
Below are a list of just some of the evidence based benefits!
Nervous System and Emotional Regulation
- Deep relaxation
- Parasympathetic activation
- Allowing your body to remember that true calm is achievable!
- A sense of safety and grounding in the body.
- Reduced mental noise and overstimulation
- Support with switching off and unwinding
Sensory and ASMR Responses
- Heightened sensory awareness
- Potential ASMR responses such as tingling, warmth, or waves of calm and clarity
- Feeling soothed without needing to talk
- A deeply immersive, present moment experience
Rest, Recovery and Integration
- Improved quality of rest or sleep
- Feeling more settled, balanced, or emotionally lighter
- A sense of rest or nervous system recalibration
- Carrying calm into the hours or days that follow
And many more.... check out our 5 STAR Glowing Reviews for more...
(Results may vary)
About Our Massage Services in Gloucester
Sensory Touch is a feather-light, intentional form of touch designed to communicate safety to the nervous system. It uses slow rhythm, consistency, and presence rather than pressure or manipulation. When the body receives this type of sensory input, the nervous system may respond with a gentle shift into the parasympathetic state (rest and digest), promoting a deeply restorative sense of calm, deep sensory relief and ASMR - Auto Sensory Meridian Response – a wave of calm, tingling, or deep relaxation as the body shifts out of alertness and into regulation. In this setting, ASMR isn’t something performed or forced. It is an internal response that arises when the right sensory queues are present.
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My specialist work is rooted in a deep, lived understanding of nervous system regulation. Through my own daily practice of sensory touch and intentional stillness, I've experienced first-hand how consistent, gentle input can support the body in shifting from states of overwhelm into calm and safety. I also recognise that true regulation doesn't mean being calm all the time. It means building the capacity to move through stress without becoming overwhelmed - to return to balance more easily, rather than tipping into dysregulation.
This is why I view these treatments not as a one-off treatment, but as part of an ongoing nervous system care practice - where regular, immersive sensory experiences support resilience, stability and long-term wellbeing.
Nicola is pioneering the redefinition of ASMR Massage, moving beyond trend-led approaches to focus on what it truly is: the body’s natural response, activated through the expert and specialist Sensory Touch Method.
The Light Touch Collective specialises in sensory touch treatment experiences designed to promote deep relaxation, support nervous system regulation and to create the ideal conditions for ASMR (Auto Sensory Meridian Response), leaving you feeling regulated long after the experience comes to a gentle end. Each experience draws on The Art of Sensory Touch. Combing slow intentional light touch, soothing hair play, gentle hair brushing, interwoven with specialist sensory tools designed to create gentle sounds and subtle sensations, I am able to create the perfect conditions to welcome a true position of calm for my clients. I recognise that most women can move through life in a constant state burnout, alertness and overwhelm. These sensory touch treatments, create softness, safety and the care you truly deserve – offering a tailor made space to let go, breathe and simply be.
Head Spa and Massage Services in Gloucestershire
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Perfect for women who crave both back tickles and hair play!
Sensory Touch (ASMR Massage) with Sensory ToolsSensory Touch with feather light touchHair Play with Sensory ToolsGentle hair brushing and detanglingAttention given to baby hair (hair line)Rhythmic Scalp MassageGentle Back ScratchingSpecialist Techniques to guide your body and mind into a deep state of relaxation, restoration and inner balance.
Areas of focus: Back, Arms, Chest, Shoulders, Nape, Hair and Scalp
we are not able to complete treatments during pregnancy 18 years +. Female Clientele only.
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✨ BESPOKE SENSORY EXPERIENCE ✨ 75 minutes | £75
Your treatment. Your preferences. Your sensory experience.
Before you arrive, you’ll choose your preferences so Nicola can create a 75-minute experience completely tailored around you.
🎧 Choose your soundscape
🫧 Choose how much intentional ASMR & auditory stimulation you’d like
🌿 Choose your scent profile
🔥 Heated blanket on or off + the option of an extra blanket
🪶 Choose your sensory focus — more light-touch skin stimulation, more hair play, more scalp stimulation, or a balanced mixture of all three
✨ Choose your touch style — predominantly feather-light touch, more defined scratching & tracing, or a mixture of both
🤍 Choose your body focus — more back & shoulders, more upper front body, or a balanced mixture
🌸 Choose whether you’d like sensory touch incorporated on your face
🥂 Choose your refreshment — a chilled botanical infusion, selected by you
Nicola will use your choices to intuitively curate your individual sensory experience.
Completely personalised. Completely yours. ✨
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The Signature Sensory Ritual (Signature Hair Play)
A deeply relaxing treatment combining gentle touch, soothing sensory techniques, and mindful hair play to create a calming experience for both body and mind.
Your treatment includes:
Gentle sensory touch across the arms, shoulders, décolletage and neck. Relaxing hair play using fingertips and sensory tools Gentle scalp stimulation Soft hair brushing and delicate detangling Slow, rhythmic plaiting and unplaiting Focused attention to the hairline and baby hairs for an enhanced sensory experience
Areas of Focus
Arms Shoulders Décolletage Neck Hair Li Hair Scalp
Slow, intentional movements and nurturing touch work together to encourage deep relaxation, ease tension, and leave you feeling calm, comforted, and restored.
Please note you will be led flat on your back so we are not able to complete treatments during pregnancy 18 years +. Female Clientele only.
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Drift into a state of deep relaxation as you lie comfortably on your side while slow, soothing touch and calming sensory techniques help release tension and quiet the mind.
Your treatment includes:
- Feather-light sensory touch across the back, shoulders, and arms
- Gentle fingertip tracing and delicate back scratching
- Sensory touch using a curated selection of sensory tools
- Relaxing hair play with fingertips and sensory tools
- Gentle hair brushing and delicate detangling
- Focused attention to the hairline and baby hairs
- Rhythmic scalp massage and gentle scalp stimulation
- Slow, mindful techniques designed to encourage deep relaxation, restoration, and a lasting sense of calm
Areas of Focus
- Back
- Arms
- Shoulders
- Nape of the neck
- Hair
- Scalp
Please Note
- This treatment is performed with you lying comfortably face down throughout.
- As this treatment requires a face-down position, it is not suitable during pregnancy.
- Available for clients aged 18 years and over.
- Female clientele only.
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A deeply immersive sensory journey designed to calm the nervous system, quiet a busy mind, and provide complete relaxation from head to toe.
Your experience begins led comfortably on your back indulging in a moment of peace whilst the ASMR sensory touch commences across your arms, chest, shoulders, seamlessly flowing through your scalp and hair.
Next… Indulge in a dreamy ASMR facial cascading into a nourishing oily scalp massage before finishing with our signature ASMR Head Spa, including cleansing, flowing halo water, soapy scalp massage, and a gentle blow-dry.
This is our most comprehensive treatment, combining multiple sensory experiences into one restorative journey designed to help you slow down, switch off, and reset.
Please note that you will need to lay flat on your back during the treatment. We are unable to perform Head Spa's if you are pregnant or have hair extensions.
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🌿 GLOW DAILY ASMR HEAD SPA 🌿
Your treatment will commence with a luxury ASMR Facial, delicate sensory touch across your face through to your scalp and hair, gentle hair brushing, seamlessly combined with a facial using certified 100% natural products. Next our most popular Signature ASMR Head Spa, where you will enjoy a soapy scalp massage, flowing water halo therapy and deeply nourishing hair masque and conditioner.
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Signature ASMR Head Spa
Indulge your senses...
Sensory Touch (ASMR) Massage of arms, chest and scalpCooling Jade Eye MaskHair Play with sensory toolsLuxury blend of scalp and hair oils- Halo Water Therapy
- Double Hair cleanse with bubbly scalp massage
- Hair Conditioner
Towel Dry
Please note that this package does not include a blow dry. Please choose the 100 minute Head Spa option if you would like to add this.
Please note that you will need to lay flat on your back during the treatment. We are unable to perform Head Spa's if you are pregnant or have hair extensions.
Areas of focus: Head, Arms, Shoulders, Decolage (upper chest), Neck, Hair and Scalp.
18 years +. FEMALE ONLY.
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Allow your body and mind more time to settle and indulge. All the benefits of the The Signature ASMR Head Spa Plus:
More time to fully relaxIndian Head Massage Techniques- Hydrating Hair Masque Towel Dry Hair serum to finish
Please note that you will need to lay flat on your back during the treatment. We are unable to perform Head Spa's if you are pregnant or have hair extensions.
Areas of focus: Head, Arms, Shoulders, Decolage (upper chest), Neck, Hair and Scalp.
18 years +. FEMALE ONLY.
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1:1 In-Person Sensory Touch Practitioner Training
An intensive, hands-on training experience designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to offer Sensory Touch professionally.
Delivered 1:1 with Nicola, Registered Mental Health Nurse and Sensory Touch specialist, with dedicated guidance throughout. Suitable for complete beginners and established beauty, wellness and holistic practitioners.
Your training includes:
• Comprehensive training manual & pre-learning • A sample Sensory Touch treatment so you can experience the treatment from your client’s perspective and understand how the techniques feel • Intensive hands-on training with a live model • Sensory Touch techniques, tools, hair play and creating immersive sensory experiences • Consultation, contraindications, hygiene & client care • Business & marketing resources to help you launch • Launch content filmed for you – including short clips of you performing your treatment • Your first client-style testimonial from Nicola following your practical session, giving you content to start promoting your new service • Practical assessment • Accredited, insurable practitioner certification upon successful completion • Ongoing support following your training
Duration: approximately 4–4.5 hours Location: Gloucester Investment: £495
Booking & Payment
A 25% deposit is required to secure your chosen training date.
Once booked, you’ll receive a private link to complete your remaining balance securely through WithMe. Your remaining balance must be paid no later than 14 days before your training date.
Once paid in full, you’ll receive instant access to your online training hub, including your comprehensive training manual, pre-learning and business & marketing resources.
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PLEASE NOTE!! Please select any available time slot between 10am–2pm. The time selected is for booking purposes only — your group training runs approximately from 10am–4pm (approx. 5.5-6 hours).
About the Training
This small-group practitioner training is an intensive, hands-on learning experience designed to give you the practical skills, professional knowledge and confidence to begin offering inSensory Touch (ASMR Therapy).
Whether you’re completely new to the industry or looking to introduce Sensory Touch into an existing beauty or wellness business, you’ll train alongside a small group of like-minded people in a supportive, immersive environment.
This is a hybrid learning programme. Before your training day, you’ll receive your comprehensive training manual and theory learning to work through in advance, allowing the in-person training to focus heavily on hands-on practice, live demonstrations, guided learning and individual feedback.
What You’ll Learn
- The concept, science and evolution of ASMR and Sensory Touch
- Hands-on Sensory Touch techniques and the use of different sensory tools
- How to structure and deliver a deeply relaxing client experience
- Live demonstrations, guided practice and individual feedback
- Client consultation, safety, contraindications and professional practice
- How to confidently introduce Sensory Touch into an existing business or start from scratch
- Business, pricing and marketing guidance to help you launch
We’ll finish the day with a luxury grazing board (this may vary depending on group size) alongside dedicated time for next-step planning, business mentoring and mindset coaching, helping you turn your training into a clear plan for moving forward.
You’ll leave with IPHM accredited certification, ongoing support and the knowledge, practical skills and guidance needed to begin offering Sensory Touch professionally.
Booking & Payment
A 25% deposit is required to secure your chosen training date.
Once booked, you’ll receive a private link to complete your remaining balance securely through WithMe. Your remaining balance must be paid no later than 14 days before your training date.
Once paid in full, you’ll receive instant access to your online training hub, including your comprehensive training manual, pre-learning and business & marketing resources.
Terms of Service
✨ Booking Policy ✨
The Light Touch Collective
At The Light Touch Collective, my priority is to ensure every client enjoys a relaxing, welcoming and supportive experience.
To help appointments run smoothly and ensure fairness to all clients, I kindly ask that you take a moment to familiarise yourself with the following booking terms.
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💌 Booking Fee
• A 25% booking fee is required from all clients to secure an appointment.
• Your appointment is only confirmed once the booking fee has been received.
• The booking fee is deducted from the total treatment cost, with the remaining balance payable in cash on the day of your treatment.
• Booking fees are non-refundable for client cancellations but may be transferred to a new appointment when at least 48 hours’ notice is provided.
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⏰ Treatment Times & Punctuality
• If you arrive late, your treatment will still finish at the originally scheduled time, and the full treatment price agreed at booking will apply.
• If you are running behind, please let me know as soon as possible. I will always do my best to accommodate you where possible, although this cannot be guaranteed.
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❌ Cancellations & Rescheduling
I understand that plans can sometimes change. However, as each appointment is reserved exclusively for you, the following cancellation policy applies:
• 48 hours or more notice: Your booking fee can be transferred to a new appointment.
• Less than 48 hours’ notice: A cancellation charge of up to the full treatment cost may apply, taking into account the circumstances and whether the appointment can be filled. Any booking fee already paid will be deducted from this charge.
• Failure to attend (no-show): The full treatment cost may be charged, and a new booking fee will be required for future appointments.
• Gift vouchers used for late cancellations or missed appointments may be subject to a deduction reflecting the applicable cancellation charge.
• Repeated no-shows may affect your ability to make future bookings.
These terms do not affect your statutory consumer rights.
Thank you for understanding that late cancellations and missed appointments have a direct impact on my small business.
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🚪 Late Arrivals
• A 15-minute grace period is offered for late arrivals.
• If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, it may no longer be possible to proceed with your treatment, and a cancellation charge of up to the full treatment cost may apply.
• If your appointment cannot go ahead due to late arrival, a new booking fee will be required to reschedule.
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🎁 Gift Voucher Terms & Conditions
Gift vouchers are a lovely way to treat someone to a relaxing sensory experience. Please familiarise yourself with the following conditions before purchasing or redeeming a voucher.
• Non-refundable except where required by law.
• Redeemable against full-price treatments only.
• Cannot be used in conjunction with promotional offers, seasonal treatments, model appointments or discount codes.
• Cannot be exchanged for cash.
• Gift voucher appointments are available Monday to Wednesday, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm only. If an appointment is booked outside these hours using a gift voucher, you will be contacted to arrange an alternative appointment within the permitted times.
• Valid for 12 months from the original date of purchase.
• All appointments are subject to availability. Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
• No change can be given if the full voucher value is not used.
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🌸 Important Information
• The Light Touch Collective provides a female-only service.
• Treatments are not currently available during pregnancy.
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🌿 Thank You for Your Understanding
By booking an appointment and paying the required booking fee, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these booking terms and conditions, subject to your statutory consumer rights.
Thank you for respecting my time, my business and the appointments reserved for each client.
I look forward to welcoming you to The Light Touch Collective for your sensory relaxation experience. 🤍
Light Studios, 4 Whitfield Street, Gloucestershire, GL1 1NA, GB
07399 959820
Monday: 9:00 - 21:00 · Tuesday: 9:00 - 20:00 · Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00 - 17:00