About Us
Raúl S-V Calderón MA, MFHT
Following many hours of massage treatments, privately and within the clinical environment, and an intensive training in both the best massage and yoga practices, Raúl S-V Calderón embarks on a new venture launching SANAR, Massage Therapy.
SANAR, “to heal” in Spanish, provides bespoke therapeutic treatments to ensure clients receive the appropriate level of care according to their needs and physical condition.
The unique insight that yoga knowledge provides to understand the human body and mind, combined with the therapeutic properties of the most advanced massage techniques, makes SANAR, Massage Therapy the right place to benefit from the long-lasting positive therapeutic effects of massage and/or yoga therapy.
SANAR’s main mission is to provide an individualised and unhurried service to everyone, and to ensure that all treatments received meet clients’ expectations. Careful attention is given to consultation before, during and after any treatment.
“This new venture is informed by my experience, as well as fuelled by my passion and commitment to provide exquisite care and attention to my clients. I hope that on your first visit I can understand your needs, so I can treat you as you expect. I will be delighted to see you happy afterwards, and of course to see you again”. Raúl
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Originally from Spain, resident in the UK since 2000, Raúl’s background is in dance and physical theatre, having worked as a professional performer for many years, as well as a Manager and producer. After completing an MA in Newcastle upon Tyne, he later qualified as a Sports Massage, scar and oncology massage Therapist as well as a Yoga Teacher & Therapist, (with over 600 accredited hours of supervised yoga learning & many more of teaching and clinical practice) allowing him to enhance his knowledge of anatomy, how the human body works and how to restore balance to avoid injury and promote better and faster recovery.
Raúl’s approach to therapy is based on a bespoke methodology, responding to the client's needs, and aiming to treat a particular muscle group, condition, or simply performing a full body maintenance massage or any other chosen treatment.
When it comes to yoga practice or using yoga in its therapeutic application, alignment, strength and better postural and movement mechanics are at the core of every treatment.
Thanks to his continuous professional development, that includes keeping abreast with new findings in massage therapy as well as a daily yoga practice and study, Raúl has gained a deep understanding of body posture and how to treat clients with a diverse range of problems, ailments or needs, including scar therapy and oncology massage.
Relevant qualifications and further training include:
Oncology Massage Diploma
Sports Massage Therapy & Exercise Rehabilitation 4 & 5 .VTCT Certified
Sports Massage Therapy Level 3. IQ Active Certified
Senior Yoga Teacher Diploma, with 600+ hours of accredited & certified training
Restore Scar Therapy Practitioner Certificate
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Diploma
Clinical Yoga Therapy Certificate
Kinesiology Taping certificate
Indian Head Massage, Level 3 Certificate
Dry Cupping, Myofascial Decompression Certificate
Hot Stones Massage Certificate
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) Certificate
Advanced Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) Certificate
City & Guilds Teachers Certificate. Stages 1 & 2
VTCT (ITEC), Level 2 Infection Prevention Certificate
First Aid at Work Certificate
Other qualifications include an MA from Northumbria University and History of Art Studies Degree
Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists & The International Association of Yoga Therapists. RESTORE scar Therapy registered practitioner
SANAR, Massage Therapy complies with all current legislation regarding Holistic Therapy Treatments, including Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Licence (MSB0140) to operate on the premises.
