🏳️‍⚧️ London & Brighton

LGBTQ+ Massage Therapist in London & Brighton

Welcome to home body. I'm Kars (they/he) →

Trauma-informed, consent-led bodywork for queer, trans, and neurodivergent folks who deserve to feel at home in their body.

FHT Registered · Balens Insured
ITEC Level 3 qualified
Trauma-informed practice
Consent-led throughout
Bethnal Green studio
Brighton studio
Mobile across Greater London
Kars Dodds
they / he
Founder, Home Body
About Kars

Built from the inside out.

I'm trans, queer, and neurodivergent — and before this, I was a professional dancer. I left because queer expression wasn't welcome. Massage and yoga became the way I came home to my own body when dance couldn't give me that anymore.

Working in wellness, I kept seeing the same thing: spaces that wanted to be inclusive, but never quite were. The intention was there. The safety wasn't. I saw that gap. Now filling it is my calling.

ITEC Level 3 — Holistic, Deep Tissue, Pre/Post Natal, Lymphatic Drainage
FHT Member — Federation of Holistic Therapists
Insured by Balens
Trauma-informed, consent-led practice
Former professional dancer — 10+ years of movement training
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What a session looks like.

No assumptions, no surprises. Here's exactly what happens when you book — so you can arrive feeling prepared, not anxious.

01

You book online

Pick your treatment, length, and location — studio in Bethnal Green or Brighton, or mobile across Greater London.

02

Intake form

A short form before your session — your goals, preferences, anything you want me to know. No pressure, no wrong answers.

03

We check in together

Every session starts with a verbal check-in. We talk through what you need, what to avoid, and how you're feeling that day.

04

Your treatment

Fully personalised — adjusted in real time to your body, your nervous system, and what you came in for.

Before you arrive

A few things to know

  • Wear comfortable clothing you're happy to stay in, or undress to your comfort level — your choice, always
  • Let me know about any injuries, sensitivities, or access needs in your intake form
  • Arrive a few minutes early if it's your first visit
  • ASMR, aromatherapy, and hot stones are included free — just let me know if you'd prefer without
During your session

You're always in control

  • You can speak up, pause, or stop at any point — no explanation needed
  • Pressure, pace, and focus areas are adjusted to you throughout
  • Consent is checked in actively — not assumed once and forgotten
  • You'll never be rushed — sessions include buffer time before and after

Treatments.

Every session is a personalised treatment — not a menu item. Techniques are selected and blended in real time based on what your body needs that day.

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Personalised Treatment

There's no fixed formula here. Each session is built around you — your goals, your body, and how you're feeling on the day. Techniques are drawn from a trained skill set and combined as needed, not applied by rote.

£60 45 min
£68 60 min
£76 75 min
£84 90 min
£92 120 min
Techniques used as needed
Deep Tissue
Sustained pressure for chronic tension, postural strain, and stubborn pain patterns
Holistic
Full-body, slower-paced work focused on nervous system regulation and deep rest
Trigger Pointing
Precise pressure on specific points to release referred pain and muscle tightness
Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle, rhythmic technique to support the lymphatic system and reduce swelling
Complementary add-ons

Available to include in any session — just let Kars know when you book.

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Pre & Post Natal
Complimentary
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Pre & Post Operative
Complimentary
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Lymphatic Drainage
Complimentary
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Aromatherapy
Complimentary
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Hot Stones
Complimentary

Pricing.

Transparent, no surprises. Book pay-as-you-go or save with a monthly membership — studio or home visit.

Pay as you go
All add-ons complimentary
45 min
£60
60 min
£68
75 min
£76
90 min
£84
120 min
£92
Home visit
+£10
Travel fee,
Greater London
Monthly memberships

One session per month, same time, same Kars. Studio or home visit — you choose.

Studio membership
Monthly · Studio

Bethnal Green or Brighton. Monthly recurring, cancel anytime.

45 min £54 Save 10%
60 min £61.20 Save 10%
75 min £68.40 Save 10%
90 min £75.60 Save 10%
120 min £82.80 Save 10%
Home visit membership
Monthly · Home Visit

We come to you, across Greater London. Travel included in membership price.

45 min £64 Save 10%
60 min £72 Save 10%
75 min £80 Save 10%
90 min £88 Save 10%
120 min £92.80 Save ~10%
Bi-monthly · Studio
Every two months · 8% off · charged monthly
One session every two months at your studio. Half the session cost billed each month.
45 min £27.60/mo
60 min £31.28/mo
75 min £34.96/mo
90 min £38.64/mo
120 min £42.32/mo
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All add-ons complimentary · Cancel anytime

What clients say.

From the people who've been on the table.

"

Warm, gentle presence — and a massage with them always brings welcome rest to my body, especially my nervous system.

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I felt incredibly cared for and comfortable, beginning with a preferences discussion.

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Always feel so relaxed and taken care of — which is really important to queer folks.

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Kars was very communicative and respectful, which helped me explain exactly what I hoped to achieve.

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You held space for my very vocal discomfort and adapted the session to suit my needs perfectly.

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in your body?

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Find us.

Two studios in London and Brighton, plus mobile treatments across Greater London. Come to us, or we'll come to you.

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Studio · London

Bethnal Green

St. Joseph's, Bethnal Green

Home Body's East London base. Easy access from Bethnal Green, Hackney, Shoreditch, and the City.

Studio sessions All memberships
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Studio · Brighton

Brighton

Gather, Brighton

Home Body's Brighton studio. Serving the local community and visitors to the city.

Studio sessions All memberships
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Mobile · Greater London

Home Visits

We come to you

Mobile treatments across Greater London — within approximately 60 minutes public transport from South London. Travel fee of £10 applies for PAYG bookings.

+£10 travel PAYG Included in membership
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🗺️ Mobile coverage across Greater London
~60 min public transport from South London
Croydon Brixton Peckham Lewisham Camberwell Streatham Crystal Palace Tooting Clapham Stockwell Herne Hill Elephant & Castle Borough Bermondsey Vauxhall Kennington & more

Ready to come home
to your body?

Book online in minutes. All add-ons complimentary.
No assumptions, no surprises — just good bodywork.

FHT Registered · Insured by Balens · ITEC Level 3 qualified