Tony Sherry

I offer mobile, light-touch complementary therapy for people and animals, supporting mobility, comfort, nervous system regulation, and emotional safety, especially when other approaches haven’t felt right.

My work is unhurried, consent-led, and grounded in nearly 30 years of NHS critical care nursing experience. I listen carefully, observe closely, and adapt every session to what you (or your animal) need on that day.

Gentle complementary therapy, delivered calmly, professionally, and with care

I work as a mobile complementary therapist across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, visiting clients in their homes, yards, or familiar environments. Sessions are usually carried out standing or seated, and always through clothing, no need to undress or prepare in advance.

I support:

• People living with stiffness, restriction, long-standing discomfort, or reduced confidence in movement
• Animals (including senior dogs and horses) who are tense, guarded, or unsettled in their bodies
• Individuals who feel sensitive, anxious, or cautious after trying other therapies
• Clients who value experience, safety, professionalism, and being genuinely listened to

My approach is calm, respectful, and never forceful.

What I offer

As a mobile complementary therapist in Kent, Sussex and Surrey, I provide:

• Light touch therapy, including the Emmett Technique
• Gentle muscle release therapy
• Support for mobility, comfort, and ease of movement
• Nervous system calming and regulation
• Consent-led sessions, particularly important for animals
• Emotional reassurance alongside physical support

I work with both people and animals, adapting my approach carefully between species while keeping the same core values: safety, respect, and attentiveness.

The Emmett Technique, explained simply

As an Emmett Technique practitioner in Kent, Sussex and Surrey, I use this method as part of a wider, thoughtful approach to care.

The technique works with:

• Muscle memory
• Nervous system signalling
• The body’s natural ability to adjust and rebalance

There is no force, cracking, or manipulation, and no expectation to tolerate discomfort. This makes it particularly suitable for:

• Older adults
• People who feel sensitive or anxious
• Animals who need time, space, and consent
• Long-standing or complex presentations

Who this work is for

This work may suit you (or your animal) if you:

• Feel stiff, restricted, or less mobile than you’d like
• Are worried things are slowly declining
• Have tried other approaches without feeling fully heard
• Want something gentle, calm, and respectful
• Value experience, safety, and professionalism
• Prefer treatment in your own home or familiar environment

You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. Many clients come because they want to feel more at ease, not pushed or fixed

Appointments & home visits

I offer:

• Mobile home visits across Kent, Sussex and Surrey
• Flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends
• Sessions for people and animals
• Ongoing or one-off support, depending on your needs

A gentle next step

Book your first session or request a quick call to see if this is right for you.

Light touch therapy works by communicating with the body rather than forcing it.
Using specific, gentle points of contact, the nervous system is invited to recognise and release unnecessary muscular tension.

A useful way to think about it is like using a touchscreen, a light, precise touch allows the system to respond, without pressure or manipulation. The body does the work itself; my role is to guide, observe, and support that process.

The Emmett Technique, in particular, uses very gentle finger pressure at clearly defined points. These are not trigger points or acupressure points, but locations unique to the technique. The touch is subtle, comfortable, and respectful, there is no “pushing through” discomfort.

Many people notice:

• A softening or easing in restricted areas
• Improved ease of movement
• A sense of calm or settling
• Feeling more comfortable and connected in their body

Responses vary, and sessions are always adapted in the moment.

What to expect from a session

• Sessions are usually 30 to 60 minutes, depending on need
• Most work is done standing or seated
• All treatment is carried out through clothing
• I observe posture, movement, and ease rather than forcing tests
• For animals, sessions are entirely consent-led, they can move away at any time
• I work quietly, calmly, and at a pace that feels safe

I bring my full attention to each session. There is no rush.

A calm, safety-first approach

My background in NHS critical care nursing shapes everything I do.
I am used to working with complex bodies, heightened nervous systems, and situations where careful observation matters.

Clients often tell me they feel:

• Safe
• Listened to
• Not judged or rushed
• Reassured by my calm presence

This is not about quick fixes or bold promises, it’s about supporting the body gently and intelligently.