Nice to meet you!

My name is André (he/they) and I’m an experienced integrative therapist bringing together several bodywork practices which include massage, somatic trauma therapy and energy work. My work is informed by polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, Yoga and my 12-year background in the mental health field for both the charity sector and NHS Scotland.

This means I combine different disciplines and techniques to create a treatment completely tailored to your needs and treat body, mind and spirit as a unified whole and never as separate entities.

Massage modalities that I offer include Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish, Relaxation, Ayurvedic, Aromatherapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).

Accredited qualifications:

Somatic Trauma Therapy (Edinburgh, SHT)
Diploma in Complementary Therapies (London, CityLit)
Ayurvedic Massage and Panchakarma Therapy (India, School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma)
Integrative Yoga Therapy (India, School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma)
Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (London School of Massage)
Diploma in Oncology Massage (Cancer Support Scotland)
MA Fine Art Practice / Filmmaking and Photography (Glasgow School of Art - Distinction)
BA (Hons) Psychology and Criminology (Coventry University - 2:1)

Short courses:

Somatic Experiencing® Introduction
GROWL somatic method
Deep Tissue Massage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Reiki Level II

André, Therapist & Founder of Olive Tree Therapies

André Duarte, Olive Tree Therapies founder and lead therapist

My ethos

Olive Tree Therapies offers you a place where you can feel safe, relax and heal – a sanctuary where you can focus on your own needs, slow down and momentarily put down some of the burdens of this busy world.

Olive Tree Therapies is queer owned and GSRD/LGBTQI+ affirming.

I offer person-centred, honest and evidence-based care for each client. I strive to provide a safe, nourishing, trauma informed and judgement free space to leave each client with a profound sense of wellbeing.

When needed and requested, I will provide you with information and advice about your condition and symptoms. I will also signpost you to another professional if I believe you’d benefit from this.

If you have more questions about me, my practice or the way I work, please read the FAQ’s section of the website or get in touch with me directly.