Glastonbury Massage Therapy

24/07/2026

Article in the BBC Science Focus. I know - touch can be profoundly therapeutic.

The article recites a study findings, which showed that a prolonged lack of touch, significantly affects the ability of today’s teenagers and young adults to connect with their peers.

Touch your partner, your offspring, your parent or your neighbour. Offer them a hug, a little gentle touch on the shoulder, or a back rub. Well applied, touch is medicine!

13/07/2026

In chronic pain? Working on your sleep might be of help. Here’s an interesting short video about melatonin and its effect on pain.

Melatonin in the UK is a prescription-only medicine, but is sold over-the counter in EU. If you have chronic pain (which may stop you from sleeping soundly), having a conversation with your GP about the use of melatonin for a limited time may be useful.

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08/07/2026

Hypermobility - underdiagnosed, and still missing in larger medical conversation.

On a weekly basis I feel tissues that seem a little more bouncier or bendy than “normal” (normal being quite a loose term here).

Often this is with clients who have many chronic complaints and/or long standing back/knee/hip/neck issues.

Hence I was very interested to listen to this podcast episode about hypermobility with dr John Campbell and Dr Michael Coen on John’s podcast, which came out recently on 4th July.

If you have any suspicions that you are hypermobile, or know someone who is, it’s well worth a listen!

https://youtu.be/wWQwhN5clOU?si=cUl2s8gJJ1jVanNM
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06/07/2026

Regular headaches without apparent reason?

It may be tight muscles, interfering with blood flow and appropriate nerve conduction.

Sometimes it’s our posture, sometimes teeth clenching or stress in general.

While massage will help to loosen up the muscles, we often discuss other factors that may lead to tightness in the first place. This could be micronutrient deficiencies (like magnesium), intolerances (like dietary amines) and/or trauma. No two clients, or headaches are the same, so to unravel the situation, tailored approach is needed.

We have a 60 minute treatment “Upper Triangle Special” specifically for the headaches. To this treatment you can also add an Intra-oral add-on, where we work the muscles around the mouth, inside and outside.

Book in direct on the website or drop me a dm here if you have any questions!

20/06/2026

… Because it’s never just about moving tissues around!

Feeling well - like, actually really well - is holistic, 360 endeavour.

Had an interesting day at the in London yesterday. Let’s see if any of the new ideas seep into my offerings in the future!

01/06/2026

Who loves a head massage? Alfie the Donkey does as well :) Happy start of the week, everyone!

Alfie the donkey has amassed more than one million views online for enjoying a head rub.

22/05/2026

Happy long weekend all!

Go grab that nature’s vitamin D and circadian reset-rays. Fill your lungs with fresh air and let ample restorative sleep wash away the debris of hectic week(s).

Grateful for this weather and long weekend… see you on the couch, after a wee break!

04/05/2026

The fascinating interaction of mental stress and our immune system 🌱

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01/05/2026

And so we’ve corked the new treatment room in Glastonbury town centre, overlooking the beautiful Abbey grounds!

A warm welcome. You can book in via the website, and/or by contacting me here.

Look forward to seeing you on the (new, rather wonderful) massage couch 🙌

Www.glastonburymassagetherapy.com

26/04/2026

Welcome to the new GMT premises from next week onwards!

It’s great to be back in town centre; especially as the room is quiet and calm, overlooking the Abbey grounds and ruins.

Really looking forward to starting work here - see you on the couch 🙌