Eudaimonia

[You-day-moan-ee-ah]

A concept debated among ancient Greek philosophers about how to achieve happiness, going beyond hedonistic pursuits to develop the best of oneself; human flourishing.

I wanted a practice that housed a set of therapies which overcomes what holds people back from feeling their best by alleviating physical discomfort and unease, improving mental wellbeing through intentional care & space, and helping them take ownership of their health.

Professional career timeline

2023

Business relocation

Associate work as Remedial Massage & Soft Tissue Therapist at Chiropractic Care Clinic
2021

Oncology Massage certificate

Emergency First Aid at Work (AoHT) renewal
2020

Associate work as Sports Massage therapist for Morzine Massage in France

Preventing Disease Transmission in the Massage Practice course
2019

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage (ITEC)

Trigger Point Therapy certificate (FHT)

Pregnancy Massage certificate (FHT)
2018

Releasing Lower Back Workshop (FHT)

Advanced Thai Yoga massage skills Workshop (FHT)
2017

Diploma in Traditional Thai Massage (APNT)

Myofascial release Workshop
2015

Associate work at CVD Wellbeing, an Osteopathy Clinic & Pilates Studio & initiated running club

Hot stones massage certificate
2014

Eudaimonia launched

Associate work at CVD Wellbeing, an Osteopathy Clinic & Pilates Studio

Post event London marathon massages supporting charity runners
2012

Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage (MTI)

I treat how I would want to be treated

My first experience of receiving massage was not an uncommon one. Primed to receive a treatment which targeted my various aches and problem areas I was surprised when every time they were reached, they were glossed over. I left feeling frustrated and confused.

It’s an experience which has shaped my offering; I didn’t want clients to feel the same way I had about not having issues addressed nor be unclear about what to expect.

About Me

Melissa Farrar-Franklin

I came to start up Eudaimonia in my early 30s following a career change into massage therapy. I gain purpose from engaging with people and having a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.

Developing the business has been one of my greatest achievements; I am constantly learning and often challenged by it which fuels my interest and gives me a space for creativity. I often push myself to train in more techniques and therapies in a bid to give clients more options in finding what works for them. No one size fits all.

Outside of work I enjoy running, badminton, skiing and being in nature whether hiking in it or tending to it. Plants have become a recent passion as many clients can see through the increasing number of houseplants occupying my therapy room!