On the massage couch – couples massage

On the massage couch – couples massage

One of the highlights of 2023 was raising £220 for The Rob Burrow Centre for MND by making a donation for every person signing up to our monthly massage membership. I have been treating Claire for about a decade and a half. She initially came to me regularly for work...
On the massage couch – interview with a massage therapist

On the massage couch – interview with a massage therapist

Therapist Life What are the biggest obstacles to working for yourself? It takes a while to appreciate your own boundaries on how many people you can see, whether you need gaps etc. It’s easier to say yes to opportunities sometimes, which then just makes you into a...
Don’t look back…unless you drop your purse!

Don’t look back…unless you drop your purse!

My friends at Uni had a saying…don’t look back unless you drop your purse! I did a degree in Psychology, not anything sport related. People have always fascinated me. Why they do things, what patterns they get into, routines etc.  When I look back at my patterns of...
Ooh, what shall I wear? To work out in!

Ooh, what shall I wear? To work out in!

When it comes to exercise you don’t want leggings to ride down or be low waisted. You want to be sucked in when running or squatting heavy weights. I found some leggings that did this in all the right places. They are high waisted, long in the leg and come in...
Pain…why it feels so familiar

Pain…why it feels so familiar

At the time you can’t quite believe the pain. Taking painkillers and anti-inflammatories every 4 hours to get through the day. Sleeping and turning over in bed can be impossible. But within days, if not hours, this can change. Positioning is a big thing as when...