Fit for your life… or an apocalypse?
These days, there is a real leaning towards training for physical challenges that are way beyond what we are likely to actually need in our life. Is this trend of pushing our bodies so hard an attempt to compensate for the lack of physicality in the rest of our lives, I wonder? If you are actually preparing for an apocalypse (I did have one
Shorter… or just tighter?
Broadly, there’s an assumption & an acceptance that, especially as we age, we will get shorter, but often, we are simply getting tighter… Now, that doesn’t mean there isn’t some compression in the spinal discs, but, very often we could start by stretching our muscles which, in turn ‘releases’ our skeleton (including the spine) & allows the possibility of length… A few years ago,
Physician, heal thyself (more support required!)…
I can’t believe this is my first Blog Post of 2023…. I tend to emerge slowly, but this is slower than ever before… I think I have finally put a lot of the impact of the last 3 years behind me… Big changes in life, in the world, have a huge impact, & often, we are in so much shock, we don’t even realise
Countdown to Christmas & 2023…
Hoping this finds you well & looking forward to some positive & relaxing time over Christmas & into 2023, after yet another very odd & challenging year… For me, we seem to be getting further & further away from any natural reality in almost any area of our lives… & I find it concerning… however, massage & bodywork brings us back to the now,
Hidden aches & pains
Again & again, clients present with no aches & pains & what emerges during the treatment is entirely unexpected, often the absolute opposite! In fact, this is the same when I have my treatments, & when I treat other therapists, so it doesn’t just apply to clients alone! I love the extra layer of information that comes from a massage, deep enough to achieve
Taking responsibility for our health & wellbeing…
Do you take responsibility for your health & wellbeing? I think it’s vital, as our bodies (& brain, heart & soul!) are the ‘machine’ with which we run our lives. Years ago, when I started running exercise classes & later added massage sessions, I couldn’t work if I wasn’t well… so I couldn’t earn…. There was nothing clever about my focus, nothing clever about
A mini ‘everyday first aid’ Kit
This is my suggestion for a mini ‘everyday first aid’ kit for every household!! Lavender oil – insect bites, spots – okay to put straight onto the skin. Pop onto your pillow for a better night’s sleep Tea Tree oil – again, perfect for spots, insect bites – it’s antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal, so could work on athlete’s foot & other fungal infections.
Neck pain?
Neck pain comes up again & again, often with regard to sleeping in a funny position & I’m asked about the ‘right’ pillows for sleeping. My answer has always been this – there are no ‘right’ pillows for sleeping! Please don’t spend a ton on some fancy pillow – there’s really no need. Each one of us has a different build – length of
Massage while holidaying in Bude?
If you’re on holiday in the area, or visiting family or friends, have you thought about adding a massage at the beginning of your stay to help with the unwinding process? I’m mobile, living in Stratton & cover a 10 mile radius within the price of the massage, though will travel further if needs be (time & petrol costs will be charged). I bring
Time to mention Feldenkrais again!!
Hello all… alongside my massage treatments, I aim to give you some additional ideas to take away & explore for yourself, in your own time. I’m a big fan of free (if possible), short, & easy to do… Feldenkrais is one of those… I refer to my massage sessions as treatments & use the word bodywork, as, for me, massage is not a passive