Meet the team
Ruth and Marta joined forces to open Rest in 2019, with combined experience of 20 years working in massage and beauty therapy in Brighton. Read more about the team below.
Fancy joining our team?
We are currently looking at recruiting a new member here at Rest and we would love to hear from you if you are a qualified and practising massage or beauty therapist, looking to be part of a small fun team. The right candidates will have a passion for the treatments they do and excel at customer service. We are looking for bubbly, driven people who want to be part of a thriving loyal team.
If this is you, then please send your CV to info@restsalon.com
RUTH
Massage Therapist
Ruth Rosewell- BAhons ACMT FHT VTCT
I am a fully insured massage therapist, registered with the Federation of Holistic Therapists and working in Brighton and Hove. I became interested in massage during a particularly stressful period at work and in my personal life. I found it amazing the effect that massage had on my body and mind, de-stressing and re-energising me. I want to share this experience with others.
After training in Swedish massage therapy in 2010, I then went on to explore other massage therapies including stone therapy and Indian Head Massage. I’ve listed all my qualifications below. I love what I do and try to adapt my techniques to suit each individual rather than working to set routines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Swedish massage certificate Level 3 VTCT
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Indian head massage diploma Level 3 VTCT
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Massage using stone therapy Level 3 VTCT
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Massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils Level 3 VTCT
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Health, safety, security and employment standards diploma Level 3 VTCT
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Pregnancy massage diploma
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Foundation in Clinical massage
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Foundation in advanced clinical massage certificate
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Advanced clinical massage for low back pain certificate
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Living Anatomy certificate
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Body massage diploma- Carlton institute of beauty and spa therapies
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ACMT qualified April 2017
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Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Certificate - WHO Health Emergencies Programme 2020
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Hygiene in the Workplace/Salon Certificate Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Beauty Industry Approval 2020

MARTA
Beauty & Massage Therapist
I am a fully insured beauty and massage therapist, registered with The Guild of Beauty Therapists. I’ve spent all my life being in salons and love healing people from the outside in.
After working for a busy salon in Brighton for many years, I became self employed and decided to join forces with Ruth to offer beauty therapies to compliment her massage and I also offer Swedish and Hot Stones massage - techniques I absolutely love.
I’m qualified up to level 3 and I’ve listed all my qualifications below. I pride myself on attention to detail and a positive outlook on life.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Swedish massage certificate Level 3 VTCT
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Massage using stone therapy Level 3 VTCT
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VTCT Level 2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy General
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VTCT Level 3 NVQ in Beauty Therapy General
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Lashlift and colour diploma from Lash&Thread Beauty training school
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Hot and warm waxing diploma from Lash&Thread Beauty training school
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Practitioners Gateway Diploma in Manicure and Pedicure
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Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Certificate - WHO Health Emergencies Programme 2020
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Hygiene in the Workplace/Salon Certificate Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Beauty Industry Approval 2020

VICTORIA
Skincare Therapist
Victoria is warm and welcoming with a calming presence and makes clients feel at ease. She is an attentive listener and is intuitive at understanding a client's goal and helping them achieve the look they want.
Victoria previously trained as an Implant Dental nurse in Brighton and Hove for 25 years before becoming fully trained in facials and aesthetics with UK registered body Qualifi. Victoria is fully insured and maintains training to keep up to date with latest techniques and developments in treatments.
Victoria trained at Elite in London and then moved to complete her training in Sompting, Sussex.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Level 5 Certificate in Aesthetic Practice
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Certificate in Vitamin B12 Injections, CPD
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Certificate in Skin Boosters & Bio-gel Bolus Technique, CPD
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Certificate in Dermaplaning, CPD
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Foundation Certificate in Dermal Fillers, CPD
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Foundation Certificate in Anti-wrinkle Injections, CPD
We are thrilled to have Victoria at Rest!

ELLEN
Reflexologist
Ellen Frantzen - RA CRM L5 Dip, PRM
Ellen trained at the prestigious Reflexology Academy in London and obtained The Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Practitioner Reflexology, the highest grade of professional reflexology training available in
the UK. She uses a variety of techniques, which are tailored to each individual client’s needs. She is passionate about her work and truly believes in reflexology aiding the body in its amazing ability to
self-heal. By treating the client holistically, she aims to help the individual feel healthier, relaxed and more balanced both physically and mentally. She takes a supportive and caring approach and enjoys working with people of all ages from birth and beyond for a broad range of ailments.
Qualifications / Memberships / Volunteering:
* Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Practitioner Reflexology from the Reflexology Academy
* Deep Tissue Massage Bodyworks Beginnings Certificate at Jing Massage
* Cancer Awareness training at Macmillan Horizon Centre
* Volunteer reflexologist at Macmillan Horizon Centre
Special Interests:
She is especially interested in palliative care, pregnancy, fertility, mental health, autoimmune
diseases and stress management and the impact stress and trauma can have on the body.
Find out more about Reflexology treatments that Ellen offers here.

PRISCA
Massage Therapist
Prisca has been working in and around Brighton and Hove as a massage therapist for over two years. She has offers bespoke massage techniques including Swedish massage and Clinical massage. She is training at Jing in Brighton, the same school as Ruth and is now completing her ACMT course in Clinical Massage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Brighton School of Massage Advanced massage skills diploma 2019

STACEY
Massage Therapist
Stacey has just qualified as a massage therapist after completing her body massage course earlier this year. Stacey is also qualified to offer pregnancy massage and is currently studying for her diploma in Aromatherapy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Level 3 diploma in Body massage VTCT 2023
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Sussex School of Natural Therapies Pregnancy massage diploma April 2023

ANASTASIA
Beauty Therapist
Anastasia is a bubbly therapist who specialises in lash and brow treatments and is also currently training in waxing and skincare. She has been working for nearly a year in the UK after coming to Brighton to escape the conflict in her home country of Ukraine. She is warm and welcoming and has good attention to detail within her work. Anastasia takes pride in her work and always puts the cutomer first.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Certificate in Lash and Brow Tinting
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Certificate in Brow Lamination


Our Story
You can read our story on our blog The Art of Rest, where we share our thoughts on the importance of looking after yourself and highlighting the benefits of massage and beauty therapy.