What We Do

At Maitri we believe that everyone can benefit from holistic treatments we offer a variety of therapies which will be tailor made for each client. A full consultation is carried out before any treatment takes place.

Massage

Massage is perhaps one of the oldest healing traditions. Many ancient peoples – including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians – were convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and used it to treat a variety of ailments.

Massage therapy is the practice of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft-tissue in order to improve their wellbeing or health. It is a form of manual therapy that includes holding, moving, and applying pressure to the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia.

The term ‘massage therapy’ is used to describe a wide variety of techniques that vary in the manner in which touch, pressure and the intensity of the treatment is applied and at Maitri we offer a variety of massage treatments to suit your needs including Aromatherapy, Swedish, Pregnancy and Balinese.

Research indicates that massage is effective in managing:

They can also be effectively used to support people with:

Benefits of Massage Therapy

One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing.

Levels of stress hormones, such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine, are also reduced. Studies indicate that high levels of stress hormones impair the immune system.

Some of the physical benefits of massage include:

  • reduced muscle tension
  • improved circulation
  • stimulation of the lymphatic system
  • reduction of stress hormones
  • relaxation
  • increased joint mobility and flexibility
  • improved skin tone
  • improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
  • heightened mental alertness
  • reduced anxiety and depression.

Chinese Fire Cupping Therapy

Cupping is an ancient form of complementary therapy in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage

Cupping dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.

What To Expect

Your therapist will start with a massage and then apply the cups. Your therapist will put a flammable substance on cotton and set it on fire. As the fire goes out, the cotton is placed inside the cup and then the cup is placed upside down on the skin

As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a vacuum. This causes your skin to rise and redden as your blood vessels expand.

Some of the physical benefits of Chinese Cupping Therapy include:

Hijama - Wet Cupping

Hijama is derived from the word “Hajm”, which means sucking. Hijama involves placing oil on the skin and then performing small incisions on specific points on the body (depending on the condition and location of pain) and placing suction cups on these areas to draw out toxic blood.

Hijama therapy is a very beneficial treatment and can assist with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these conditions include:

The treatment is not painful but does leave marks on the skin, cupping marks will become very light in colour within the first week and the marks will totally disappear within 3 weeks.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a treatment based on the principle that there are areas and points on the feet, that are connected through the nervous system to corresponding parts of the body. When pressure is applied to these areas and points it stimulates the movement of energy along the nerve channels and helps to restore homeostasis balance in the body.

There are approximately 7,000 nerve endings in the human foot and each of them is a reflex point that corresponds to a body part. Our therapists use special finger and thumb manipulations to stimulate these reflex points and they know exactly which area of the foot corresponds to which body part.

Some of the physical benefits of reflexology include:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.

Acupuncture Treatment

During an acupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist inserts very thin needles into specific spots on your body. Insertion of the needles usually causes little discomfort. To determine the type of acupuncture treatment that will help you the most, your therapist may ask you about your symptoms, behaviors and lifestyle. The therapist will also assess:

Benefits of Acupuncture

Acugraph

Modern medicine is so science based that it often doesn’t allow for variances and the nuances of the individual.

In today’s evidence-based medicine, people increasingly expect objective outcome measures like lab tests, imaging studies, charts and reports. Acupuncture & Chinese medicine can be seen as taking a leap of faith that your practitioner by looking at your tongue and taking your pulse can diagnose and heal!

Whilst Acupuncture is increasingly recognised in the UK as a form of medicine, the ability to see improvement and measure health from acupuncture treatments has always been difficult – in a world that rightly trusts x-rays and MRI scans the ability to show a graph and document improvement from treatment allows us to understand and take control of our health in a more holistic way.

The AcuGraph Digital Meridian Imaging system is where ancient wisdom meets modern technology. This computerised tool analyses the energy flow through a patient’s meridian lines and the information ascertained gives a clearer picture of a patient’s condition and helps to provide the best treatment possible.

We are really proud to be one of only 3 clinics in the country to offer Acugraph

The AcuGraph Digital Meridian Imaging system is a computerised tool used to analyse and document the energetic status of the acupuncture meridians. We use the system in a short examination by touching a moistened probe to acupuncture points on your hands and feet.

Acupuncture meridians are energy pathways in your body that have been used therapeutically for over 5000 years. These meridians conduct life-force energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”) in and around all the parts of your body. Blockage or interference in these meridian pathways can result in energetic imbalances that may contribute to negative health conditions. The primary goal of acupuncture treatment is to restore energetic balance and proper energy flow to these meridians, thus allowing your body to function normally and return to health naturally.

Within the P.I.E. chart, each wedge of the circle represents one meridian pathway. Those shown in green are balanced and functioning properly. Colors that do not extend to the edge of the circle identify and classify your meridian energy imbalances. Your P.I.E. (Personal Integrated Energetics) score includes a complete analysis of all your meridian pathways and reflects the overall health of your meridian energy system. A perfect score of 100 reflects complete balance and unimpeded flow of your Qi energy. A lower score means there are various imbalances that you and your healthcare practitioner should address together.

The AcuGraph system allows Dr Vj to measure and analyse the energy level of each acupuncture meridian. Armed with this information, Dr can make better-informed decisions about your condition, and provide the best treatment possible.

AcuGraph is the premiere measurement tool of its type on the market today. It provides a fast and efficient exam, gives the most advanced treatment options, and allows us to easily track your progress. AcuGraph supports our commitment to provide high-quality care and achieve outstanding results.

AcuGraph uses a tiny electric current to test the conductivity of each of your acupuncture meridians. This electrical current is extremely safe for infants, children, adults and the elderly alike. In fact, the only safety concern at all is when there is a pacemaker or other implanted medical device present. In that case, the AcuGraph exam is not performed.

Yes. The tip of the probe will be moist, so you will feel the moisture where the probe touches your skin. But it’s very unlikely you’ll feel the electric current. It’s far too small to be felt in most cases.

The AcuGraph exam will show you the balance of energy in your acupuncture meridians. This balance, or lack of balance, is an important key to understanding the state of your health and potential health issues. Your practitioner will help you understand the exam results in the context of your current condition.

In general, you’ll start with your first exam to establish a baseline, and than have at least one follow-up exam to track your progress. Most likely you will have several AcuGraph exams over the course of several weeks.

Not necessarily. It only means there is an imbalance. According to acupuncture theory, energy imbalances in your meridians, left untreated, may lead to health problems. That’s why it’s important to locate and correct imbalances—before they become severe.

Once your initial imbalances are corrected, it’s a good idea to follow up occasionally—so you can catch problems before they grow. Dr Vj will recommend how often you should be checked.

The AcuGraph exam will show you the balance of energy in your acupuncture meridians. This balance, or lack of balance, is an important key to understanding the state of your health and potential health issues. Your practitioner will help you understand the exam results in the context of your current condition.

Women's Health

At Maitri we specialise women’s health from puberty to post menopause.

Working alongside modern medicine we offer therapies for:

Every person is different and we bespoke treatments depending on your circumstances and needs.

We offer a free consultation for anyone seeking help and recommend that you take advantage of this as it is vital that you are in tune with your therapist and prepared to make the commitment to any treatment plan.

Book a treatment now

We offer a variety of Alternative Therapies but are always open to bringing new treatments into our portfolio – just let us know if you would like us to offer any treatment not named in our Services section.

welcome to maitri

MAITRI IS BASED IN THE FABRIC DISTRICT INSIDE THE FASHION HUB ON GILDART STREET, LIVERPOOL, L3 8ET.

IF YOU COME INTO THE BUILDING ONE OF TEAM WILL MEET YOU AND TAKE YOU UP TO THE SALON – WHEN THE MAIN CAFE IS CLOSED ENTRANCE IS GAINED VIA THE SIDE ENTRANCE.

WHILST THERE IS NO ON-SITE PARKING THERE IS METERED PARKING ON THE SURROUNDING STREETS AND CAR PARKS WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK.

LAMBERT ST, LIVERPOOL L3 8JA – 3 MINUTE WALK

CRAVEN ST, LIVERPOOL L3 8NG – 3 MINUTE WALK

2 NORTON ST, LIVERPOOL L3 8QA – 3 MINUTE WALK

Maitri is based in the Fabric District inside The Fashion Hub on Gildart Street, Liverpool, L3 8ET.


If you come into the building one of team will meet you and take you up to the salon – when the main cafe is closed entrance is gained via the side entrance. 

Whilst there is no on-site parking there is metered parking on the surrounding streets and car parks within a few minutes walk.

Lambert St, Liverpool L3 8JA – 3 minute walk 

Craven St, Liverpool L3 8NG – 3 minute walk

2 Norton St, Liverpool L3 8QA – 3 minute walk