Testimonials

What my customers say about my services

susan sykessusan sykes
19:56 05 Feb 24
Visited Helen for the first time for a reflexology appointment not knowing what to expect. Helen was very welcoming on arrival explained the procedure to me. I was totally amazed at how relaxing it was. I would highly recommend.
Alison BurnellAlison Burnell
20:48 03 Feb 24
A really easy, efficient booking process. Excellent directions. The head massage was wonderful and so relaxing that I almost fell asleep in the chair. Happy to recommend.
Elizabeth MiddlebrookElizabeth Middlebrook
10:23 31 Jan 24
My top to toe aromatherapy session with Helen was a treat. I arrived stressed and left relaxed and calmHelen asked if there were any specific areas of aches/pains and give those areas a little more attention. She also gave me a few after-care tips to help prevent aches building up in those areas in the future.
Julie huytonJulie huyton
12:54 20 Jan 24
I have been having treatments with Helen for a while now and she is amazing. I would highly recommend The Olive Branch. Helen is easy to talk too, listens to what the client wants and offers good advice where she can. She cares about the clients health and well-being. I have been struggling recently and after seeing Helen I felt relaxed, de-stressed and ready to face the world again. I also had a facial and was so nice, smelt amazing and totally refreshed Cant wait for my next appointment.Thank you so much Helen xx
Erika TóthErika Tóth
19:33 15 Jan 24
I had a very refreshing and relaxing treatment. Helen was very kind and thorough.
Jade TookeyJade Tookey
15:03 12 Jan 24
Such a relaxing experience, Helen was lovely. Will definitely return
Dee ParkerDee Parker
17:31 06 Jan 24
Very friendly relaxed atmosphereHelen is very professional and made me feel at ease for my first body massage
Susan HarrisSusan Harris
04:09 30 Dec 23
I went to see Helen today for my first ever deep tissue massage with regards to a problem that I've been suffering with for months. I was nervous but was immediately put at ease and can honestly say that my massage was lovely and made me feel much better afterwards. It was done in a professional and caring manner and have re booked to go again to continue my treatment.Thank you Helen , I would highly recommend to anyone thinking of having some treatments.
Lynn McQueenLynn McQueen
13:29 29 Dec 23
Emma SEmma S
15:58 28 Dec 23
I was given an aromatherapy massage for a Christmas present.Helen made me feel very welcome and at ease. The massage was perfect! I came out feeling better than I have in a very long time and look forward to visiting again.
Shannan HoldenShannan Holden
18:29 23 Dec 23
A truly relaxing experience focussed around my personal wellbeing. I felt so comfortable! Definitely recommend and can’t wait for my next treatment.
White CatWhite Cat
10:10 14 Dec 23
Fantastic!
philippa knightphilippa knight
13:09 13 Dec 23
Absolutely loved my appointment at The Olive Branch! Helen was very friendly and professional and talked through the details of the appointment beforehand. Definitely recommend The Olive Branch!
Tania VineTania Vine
10:24 01 Dec 23
Helen is such a lovely warm and caring person. She made me feel so welcome and comfortable. Her deep tissue massage was amazing and helped so much. I will definitely be going back to see her.
catherine browncatherine brown
12:55 25 Nov 23
I had a fantastic aromatherapy massage and facial yesterday. Helen took into consideration what I had coming up, and I left feeling relaxed and ready to face the weekend. Looking forward to more appointments!
Jennifer RoweJennifer Rowe
07:25 10 Nov 23
I could have left this review with just the 5 stars, but also wanted to leave a comment. I have been going to Helen for more than 20 years and due to her skill and expertise she always manages to find the "knotty" places and relieve any tension I may have. Every time I visit her I leave feeling she will never be able to better the treatment, but come the next visit she always does. Helen is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone.
Sharon SSharon S
16:36 02 Nov 23
Relaxing & professional-what more can I say! Thank you Helen
Ellis ClarkEllis Clark
19:20 01 Nov 23
Helen was absolutely brilliant! I came to Helen asking for a relaxing experience and I got exactly that. I would recommend Helen to anyone looking for a de-stressing massage.
Robert DochertyRobert Docherty
16:46 30 Oct 23
Wonderful experience,Helen was excellent
Rachel CheneyRachel Cheney
16:16 26 Oct 23
Helen was absolutely amazing! My partner had booked me a massage, but after my consultation Helen tailored it exactly to my needs. It was a fantastic massage and I came out feeling better than I could remember in a long time. I booked the next one there and then and can't wait to go back!
AbbieAbbie
07:56 20 Oct 23
One of the best massages I've ever had! Helen really takes the time to listen to your needs and tailors the massage to you. Helen's massage bed is so comfortable and helps you get fully relaxed. I felt at ease the whole time and my tense muscles felt wonderful after the massage. Highly recommend!
Jinine CoxJinine Cox
11:33 18 Oct 23
I visited Helen Kremer-Williams for a deep tissue massage, very welcoming and friendly with a great massage.Thank you Helen.
Adrian hoodAdrian hood
09:16 17 Oct 23
An excellent massage in a very peaceful environment. I would highly recommend The Olive Branch.
Katie SuKatie Su
11:45 05 Oct 23
Helen was very welcoming and friendly. I had a full body massage and felt very comfortable and relaxed. I look forward to booking another treatment.
Teri PeaseTeri Pease
21:58 01 Oct 23
I had a wonderful deep tissue massage with Helen. She was warm and friendly from the outset and made me feel really welcome and relaxed. She was very thorough in her questions and really made sure she had a good history for me before she started my massage, so that she could properly tailor it to me. This was a gift from my husband and I was extremely impressed at his great choice; I think it was the best masage experience I have ever had. I will definitely be recommending Helen to my friends and family and I hope to be able to book my next treatment in with her again very soon.
Esther MarksEsther Marks
08:45 27 Sep 23
First time having reflexology, was hoping for some relief from ongoing neck pain.Helen explained everything to me before doing anything. The treatment area was warm and calming.I slept for 9 hours with minimal pain.The only disturbed part of the night was getting up 3 times for a wee which Helen had also warned me about. Will 100% be making this a regular booking.
Emma PalmieriEmma Palmieri
19:05 16 Sep 23
Helen is professional, kind and after my Indian head massage session with her felt my stresses and tensions melt away; highly recommend!
Rachel Fryer BrownRachel Fryer Brown
16:49 13 Sep 23
Helen is very caring and very professional. She listens to her clients and is a wonderful therapist. The Studio is beautifully designed with you in mind. The private changing facilities are perfect. I felt so uplifted at the end of my massage. My aches and pains around my shoulders felt so much better. I will certainly be back soon.
Joyce AlvaJoyce Alva
18:22 02 Sep 23
I had a pleasant experience throughout the massage session. It was very effective at the end of the therapy.
Jill GoodrichJill Goodrich
18:36 01 Sep 23
Never disappoints... once again Helen worked her magic and manipulated away my knots. Very attentive, nice firm touch, very calming environment, state of the art massage bed. Very comfortable.
Venus TangVenus Tang
07:36 25 Aug 23
It was a very nice massage and I enjoyed it a lot. Helen made me very comfortable and relaxed with the nice aroma that calms me. I will revisit The Olive Branch Plymouth again.
debbie hutchinsondebbie hutchinson
15:50 24 Aug 23
Calm relaxing atmosphere. Helen was lovely and obviously experienced
Lesley NelLesley Nel
16:58 21 Aug 23
Amazing massages over the last two weeks which have been relaxing and healing. Helen knows how to untangle knots! A beautiful and calm studio, easy to find, im so glad I did this thank you Helen!
Shelly RichardsonShelly Richardson
10:28 18 Aug 23
Helen was absolutely fantastic!I would highly recommend her.
Lara RichardsonLara Richardson
13:34 15 Aug 23
A relaxing and comprehensive experience where I felt all my preferences were taken into consideration.Helen has a lovely space and the aromatherapy massage I had was exactly what I wanted. I'll certainly be returning for more treatments.
Kennedy SearleKennedy Searle
12:02 12 Aug 23
Ive had two Indian head massages with Helen and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. After a treatment I feel so relaxed, relieved of tension, and my headaches have become far less frequent/painful. She is so warm and welcoming, you’ll instantly feel at ease. Already looking forward to my next treatment, thank you Helen!
Cristina LoboCristina Lobo
21:13 11 Aug 23
sammy catessammy cates
12:21 04 Aug 23
Helen was so welcoming! And did a amazing massage.See you again next week!
Tina CrossTina Cross
18:54 03 Aug 23
After a stressful journey to see Helen- my fault- all I can say is that it was worth the visit. Helen is very good at her job. I enjoyed the aromatherapy massage but the facial was wonderful. The couch was extremely comfortable & I felt relaxed talking with Helen. If there was one negative it would be that it would have been good if she had supplied some drinking water especially at the end if the session as I was extremely thirsty & Helen did say I needed to ensure I was hydrated. Her room was pretty small & getting changed in the toilet wasn’t ideal but it served it’s purpose. All in all it was lovely especially as it was a birthday present from my daughter
Jane ClarkJane Clark
17:55 02 Aug 23
Once again a lovely experience of a luxury aromatherapy facial. I came away relaxed, soothed and pampered. Thank you Helen
Linda CaponLinda Capon
10:27 23 Jul 23
Lovely treatment room, with a warm welcome from Helen. The massage was just the best! I left feeling refreshed and relaxed. I will definitely be booking another treatment very soon!
Marta BermejoMarta Bermejo
17:43 16 Jun 23
I went for a deep tissue massage, and from the very beginning, I felt at ease, very comfortable and in safe hands. Helen is very professional, respectful, and kind. It definitely relieved some tension I had.The place is quiet, very clean and it has the best massage bed I've ever been.I will be going again, I absolutely loved it.
Kate cornishyogagirlKate cornishyogagirl
12:21 27 May 23
Helen made me feel very welcome and comfortable very quickly. Her therapy room was very clean and private, with excellent parking.It’s clear that Helen is very knowledgable about the body and gave me a massage which targeted my problem areas. The oil blend Helen mixed for me was divine, hitting the nail on the head with which smells I’m drawn to. I would happily recommend her to all my friends and I’m booked to go back again in a week’s time.
Marianne MillerMarianne Miller
09:50 26 May 23
A truly relaxing experience. I have had massage before but this was totally different. It hit the spot. Applied with skill it leaves you so relaxed that you could fall asleep. Essential oil leave a wonderful smell as chilled out music wafts over you. I would recommend this so much if your life is busy. Helen is kind and thoughtful and everything is ready for you. I felt instantly calm. Thank you for a lovely time.
Sarah RodenSarah Roden
17:18 03 May 23
My little brother gifted me a voucher for a Deep Tissue massage with Helen. Her treatment room is in a quiet location and is warm, comfortable and clean.Helen checked my medical history and what I was expecting. I said I want sure what my body needed so she talked me through if there was a very tight muscle. I felt very comfortable in her presence and at no point awkward. 30 years experience definitely shows in your treatment. Thank you x
Michelle MarshallMichelle Marshall
09:35 01 May 23
My husband booked me a full body aromatherapy massage with Helen as a surprise and after that experience I was always going to return for another treatment. I eventually booked a top to toe treatment. 2 hours of pure bliss….. it felt like 2 minutes! I dosed off a couple of time as I was so relaxed. Helen is incredibly good at her job. The treatment table is so warm, soft and comfortable, and the room itself is still immaculate, modern and welcoming.The new online booking system is so convenient and easy to use, especially for shift workers like myself. I like the fact that you have to pay on booking. It means I attend for the treatment and leave at the end without having to do the not- so- good bit immediately before of after. Not that it isn’t worth every penny! 5 stars again…. Until next time.
Janet BristowJanet Bristow
18:55 14 Feb 23
My daughter gifted me a back/neck/shoulder and face massage with Helen at the Olive Branch in Elburton.Helen was friendly and very professional from the start, I felt very at ease in her company.I had a wonderful relaxing massage and Helen’s years of experience were very obvious in her techniques.I will be recommending her to my friends and certainly will be returning.
Tracey CloughTracey Clough
07:45 16 Nov 22
My first every aromatherapy massage and facial and it was magically.Helen was so calming and made me feel comfortable in her presence.I wasn't sure what to expect from this experience but she truly does tailor the experience to you and your need. I am looking forward to returning and experiencing it all again.Thank you Helen.
Tanya WhiteTanya White
19:38 29 Oct 22
First time going. Helen was very professional and it was a clean working space. It was nice having a consultation and had a personal touch. I got the Indian head massage and genuinely fell asleep sitting as I was so relaxed. Looking forward to going back again.
Julie McDermentJulie McDerment
18:34 08 Oct 22
What an amazing find the Olive Branch was. Helen is very knowledgeable and really listens to you. I have ongoing neck and shoulder pain and also headaches. I booked in for my first appointment for a massage and already feel less pain. I will certainly be booking again. Lovely relaxing quiet setting.
meme
10:50 02 Sep 22
What a find! I have been looking for somewhere more local for a really good massage & Helen fits the bill perfectly. It is very easy to book, communication is great, and the client questionnaire completed on line, is a breeze. Helen has a little studio in her garden which is perfect & very professionally set up. As for the massage itself, absolute heavenly - the right balance of relaxation with really good technique to offer relief to my aching & strained muscles. Can’t wait to book again, thankyou Helen!
Sarah PatersonSarah Paterson
12:13 22 Jul 22
Why did I wait so long for this ?The Service: Professional, kind and caring host and lovely premises.The Outcome - in short... each session, I book the next!Posture improved, masked and unrecognised physical pain from muscle fatigue and tensions resolved and increased awareness of the need to nurture my body, to keep it moving.Sleeping deeper. More relaxed in self. Feel happier. Self care is worth investing in. The massage lasts long after the session.When I spoke with Helen initially I wanted to remember what it is like to have more relaxed muscles and to begin to feel more sprightly in later middle age.Thank you Helen - I feel younger and fitter than I have done in ages! I'm enjoying exercise more and remembering to do it!See you again soon!If you are even considering having a massage with Helen at The Olive Branch - just do it!
Jude DaviesJude Davies
16:33 09 Jun 22
I have had two appointments with Helen and I can highly recommend her.The treatment room provided a warm, clean and relaxing environment. Helen took the time to listen to my issues and tailored my treatment accordingly. After more than two years of shoulder pain I felt a great improvement after the first appointment. Helen identified the areas that needed to be worked on and gave me a thorough, yet relaxing massage. I’m looking forward to my next appointment!
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Brigitte M 21st May 2024

This was my first visit to Helen, and I was delighted to be able to be fitted in at short notice. So thank you for this Helen. Firstly I was greeted with a smile, and then a short consultation to assess my needs and then I had a deep tissue massage. Helen is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and good at her job and I went away feeling very relaxed albeit some hours earlier I had been in lots of discomfort. I shall most certainly be booking again. Thank you for looking after me Helen and see you again soon.

Brigitte M 21st May 2024
Constantina Antoniou

Helen was very professional, the full body massage I had with her was excellent. She took into consideration my history and personal requirements and carried out the massage to suit my requirements. It was a very good massage, she was professional and she took all the precautions that were needed for Covid. I would highly recommend her services.

Constantina Antoniou
Mary W

I met Helen for the first time this week. Her treatment room is very well designed, scrupulously clean and conducive to a relaxing massage. Helen is very professional in her organisation but also easy to talk to. She really has the healing hands, I felt so much better afterwards and will definitely go there again. I would totally recommend her.

Mary W
Anita Lennox

I have had an injury on my neck, shoulder and arm which had continued for over 2 months, and was becoming more painful. I concluded it may be a trapped nerve. I found Helen by chance and am so glad I did. A lovely relaxing atmosphere. Great aromatherapy. The pain in my arm is subsiding, I can move my arm, pick items up better and it does not hurt when I turn my head anymore. I would most definitely recommend Helen. Thank you.

Anita Lennox
Leoni Massey-Clamp, Plymouth - July 2020

A calm, peaceful, caring environment. Luxurious and varied treatment from a very skilled and kind lady. Wouldn't go to any other massage business. Don't need to prompt towards areas of pain and discomfort; Helen has such experience and knowledge that she naturally relieves any tension, knots and aches. Leave feeling completely relaxed and revived. 1 hour deep tissue full body massage is excellent, especially for those that run often. 10/10.

Leoni Massey-Clamp, Plymouth - July 2020
Jane Hudson - July 2020

"The treatments I've had have always been amazing & really beneficial to my physical and mental wellbeing. I've seen her sports related massages, work related stress and to help with fertility! I've loved the aromatherapy & deep tissue massages and the fabulous reflexology (even though I don't normally like my feet being touched!). The new bespoke treatment room is fantastic, really fresh, clean and relaxing- so peaceful and you don't get disturbed by anyone or anything. Helen is very professional and certainly knows her holistic therapies. She really cares about her clients and always goes the extra mile to help where she can. I can't fault the treatments I've had and will continue to see her and recommend her."

Jane Hudson - July 2020
Megan Newstead - Wembury, Devon. October 2019

"Helen is a fabulous therapist - she introduced me to the wonder that is aromatherapy! My first session involved a very detailed consultation - Helen put me at total ease and approached everything with a calm, friendly and understanding manner. Every time I come out of a session with Helen I feel relaxed and couldn't recommend Helen enough"

Megan Newstead - Wembury, Devon. October 2019
Anna Navas - Lower Compton, Plymouth. Client for 13 years.

“I thought I would never find a relief for Premenstrual Tension. With the benefits of Aromatherapy massage by Helen and home treatment advice on the use of essential oils, I am feeling so much better and my symptoms have greatly reduced.”

Anna Navas - Lower Compton, Plymouth. Client for 13 years.
Jenny Rowe – Peverell, Plymouth. Client for 12 years.

“A highly professional and very friendly person. I would recommend Helen to anyone. She has a wonderful gift.”

Jenny Rowe – Peverell, Plymouth. Client for 12 years.
Kelly-Marie Davidson

Had a fabulous massage and floated home. Helen has great skills, reasonably priced and tailored the treatment well to address where I hold tension. Will be rebooking ASAP 🙂

Kelly-Marie Davidson
Barbara Lannie – Plympton, Plymouth. Client for 13 years.

“A calming and relaxing haven of tranquillity. My stress levels immediately diminish the moment I walk in the door.”

Barbara Lannie – Plympton, Plymouth. Client for 13 years.
Jean Howard – Hooe, Plymouth. Client for 4 years.

“I have had problems with neck and shoulder tension for many years. Helen has been able to make me feel human again.”

Jean Howard – Hooe, Plymouth. Client for 4 years.
Name Witheld - Plymstock, Devon. October 2019,

"Helen is an excellent complimentary therapist. Fantastic private studio with comfortable surroundings and the treatment was very relaxing and very professional. I would hightly recommend her and the excellent range of treatments she provides"

Name Witheld - Plymstock, Devon. October 2019,
Linda Haston - Yelverton, Plymouth. Client for 12 years.

“When Helen works her magic with her oils, it leaves you feeling both relaxed and refreshed.”

Linda Haston - Yelverton, Plymouth. Client for 12 years.
Rebecca Newell – St Judes, Plymouth. Client for 19 years.

“Helen is a very intuitive Massage Therapist, she always finds the trouble spots and works on them with skill and expertise to relieve tension and ease pain.”

Rebecca Newell – St Judes, Plymouth. Client for 19 years.
G Long – Higher Compton, Plymouth. Client for 4 years.

“I’ve had a shoulder problem for 20 years but after two visits to Helen, it’s totally pain free and I’ve had no trouble for 4 years. Helen is remarkable and I can happily recommend her.”

G Long – Higher Compton, Plymouth. Client for 4 years.
J0 Duffin – Plympton, Plymouth. Client for 2 years.

“I never thought Indian Head Massage was for me but after a treatment with Helen, I'm a total convert. She has the magic touch.”

J0 Duffin – Plympton, Plymouth. Client for 2 years.