Where Massage Meets Safe Space: Healing with Heart in Brighton
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By the time I walked into ZENCOE Massage Therapy on Brighton’s Grand Parade, I already knew it wasn’t going to be your regular kind of massage joint. And I was right.
Owner Christian Coe (he/him) has built something far more meaningful - a space where LGBTQ+ people can breathe, rest, and feel comfortable in their own skin. Whether you’re mid-transition, navigating dysphoria, or just craving a massage that comes with respect, consent, and care, ZENCOE is the sort of place that greets you like a friend rather than a client.
Conversation with Christian Coe, Owner
Christian isn’t “just” a massage therapist. With a background as a dancer, a qualification in counseling, and a love for Reiki and tarot, he weaves physical, emotional, and spiritual care into every session. “It’s not just about the massage,” he explained. “It’s about creating a nurturing, loving space where people can look after themselves. I just facilitate the healing.”
What really makes ZENCOE stand out, though, is the absence of assumptions. Want to keep your clothes on? Keep them on. Prefer to chat through boundaries before even booking? Christian’s a WhatsApp away. The ethos here is simple: no shame, no judgment, no pressure - just a safe, affirming place to relax and reconnect with yourself.
In a wellness world that can sometimes feel exclusionary or even hostile, Christian is quietly rewriting the script. ZENCOE isn’t about selling you an image of perfection; it’s about meeting you exactly where you are.
So, next time you wander down Grand Parade and spot that marvelous window, take it as an invitation. Step inside - or message first if that feels easier - and discover a space that’s redefining what true self-care can look like.
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TV host, presenter, and content creator. Based in the UK, Liran works as a correspondent and reporter, regularly appearing on red carpets, lifestyle programs, and entertainment segments.
