AJB Occupational Therapy

12/07/2026

Online booking is now live! Book your initial assessment, treatment session or free 15 minute telephone consultation anytime that’s convenient for you ✨

08/07/2026

AJB Occupational Therapy is moving!

I’m so excited to announce that from September 2026 AJB Occupational Therapy has a new clinic space

This move marks an exciting new chapter and means I’ll be able to offer even more appointments in a welcoming, dedicated environment while continuing to provide home visits and remote consultations

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing a long-term condition, struggling with pain or fatigue, or simply want to get back to doing the things that matter most to you, I’m here to help.

Services available include:

✋Hand Therapy
💪Sports Massage Therapy
❤️‍🩹Kinesiology Taping
🫧Hot Wax Hand treatments
🏡 Home Environmental Assessments & Minor Adaptations
🪑 Equipment & Adaptation Advice
✨Fatigue Management
🦓Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HSD & EDS) Assessments & Treatment
💼Workplace Assessments & Ergonomic Advice
🚶🏼‍♀️Functional Assessments
📋Occupational Health & Functional Reports
💜Pain Management & Long-Term Condition Support

📍 The new clinic location and opening date will be announced very soon, so keep an eye on this page!

The new booking system will go live over the next few weeks.

Thank you to everyone who has supported AJB Occupational Therapy so far. Your encouragement, recommendations and referrals have made this next step possible, and I can’t wait to welcome you to the new clinic 💜

18/06/2026

If you’ve been thinking about support pillows, good news… Lidl have leg support, wedge and ergonomic pillows in stock this week!

If you’re experiencing pain or having disrupted sleep due to postural problems these can be a fantastic solution.

If you need specific advice and support with sleep or postural problems then get in touch via messenger or contact form on the AJB Occupational Therapy website.

Wishing you all comfortable and restful sleep 😴 🛏️

13/06/2026

Donated item giveaway!! Assisted stand transfer aid…Free to a good home.

Our AJB OT web designer would like to donate this item to anyone who needs it. It’s had light use and is in excellent condition. If you, or someone you know would benefit from this then get in touch.

29/05/2026

🌸 Women’s Health Month 2026 🌸

I hope you’ve all been enjoying the beautiful warm weather we’ve been treated to throughout May. I’ve been in gardening mode and moving all my seedlings slowly out to their new home in the greenhouse.

As we head towards the end of the month, it’s also a great opportunity to recognise that May is Women’s Health Month - a time to raise awareness, encourage conversations, and celebrate the importance of women’s health and wellbeing.

Yesterday, 28th May, was the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, a global movement that highlights every woman’s right to access healthcare, information, support, and the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

At AJB Occupational Therapy, we’re passionate about supporting women to manage their health, maintain independence, and continue participating in the activities that matter most to them.

We can provide support with:
💜 Fatigue management
💜 Persistent pain management
💜 Long-term health conditions
💜 Joint protection and arthritis management
💜 Hand therapy and rehabilitation
💜 Daily living activities and independence
💜 Relationships and intimacy
💜 Energy conservation and lifestyle balance
💜 Neurodiversity, mental health and wellbeing support

To celebrate Women’s Health Month, we’d also like to share our 25% off referral link for Perifit, whose innovative products support women’s health at various life stages, including:
✨ Pelvic floor trainers and Kegel exercisers
✨ Smart breast pumps
✨ Women’s health technology designed to support confidence, recovery and wellbeing

https://uk.perifit.co/?ref=AJBOT

Women’s health is about so much more than treating symptoms—it’s about having the knowledge, support, and tools to thrive.

02/05/2026

Excited to announce that AJB Occupational Therapy is now a We Design - Silver Splints partner.

We can measure, fit and supply a range of medical grade custom orthotics, which are particularly helpful for people with Hypermobility, EDS, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Daily expertise, skill and dedication come together at We Design to create customised orthoses for our customers.

27/10/2025

A generous AJB Occupational Therapy client has kindly donated a brand new in box shower chair. She would like someone to receive this who would otherwise not be able to afford one.

A wide shower cubicle or wet floor shower bathroom would be required for this to safely fit. Get in touch if you, or someone you know, would like to receive this.

09/09/2025

✨Exciting News at AJB Occupational Therapy✨

It’s been a little quieter on here recently while I’ve been recovering from eye surgery. In true OT style, I’ve been practicing what I preach with pacing, prioritising recovery, and continuing to support my clients.

But, I couldn’t wait any longer to share an exciting addition to my current range of rehabilitation services…
From November, I will also be offering Sports Massage as a bookable service!

Sports massage is a fantastic way to support recovery, reduce pain, ease tension, and improve mobility. Great for those managing a long-term condition, training, or just need those knots worked out so you can get back to doing the things that matter to you.

I’ll be announcing a new clinic/therapy room in Glenrothes very soon but this will be available as a home visit option too.

Get in touch via the website or messenger for booking enquiries

22/06/2025

Let’s talk Kinesiology Tape

You’ve probably seen it. Brightly coloured strips of stretchy tape plastered across knees, shoulders, elbows and backs. But it’s not just for athletes. Kinesiology tape can be a genuinely helpful tool for people managing joint instability, chronic pain, swelling, or muscle fatigue. When used correctly, it can support your body without limiting movement and that’s a pretty powerful combination.

So what does it actually do?
• Supports joints and soft tissue without restricting them too tightly
• Reduces swelling and bruising by promoting lymphatic drainage and can promote healing
• Improves proprioception, or your body’s awareness of where it is in space (great if you’re hypermobile, in pain or have an injury)
• Provides gentle feedback, which can help remind your body to move differently or more safely

It won’t replace strengthening, pacing, or professional support. But for a lot of people, it’s a useful addition to their self-management toolkit.

⚠️ Important note: not everyone tolerates it well, especially those with sensitive skin. Always patch test first, and if you’re unsure about technique…ask an OT or physio trained in taping. AJB OT offers taping for hand and upper limb issues, as well as, advice on taping commonly hypermobile joints such as ankles and knees.

Want to see how I use it on my own joints? Keep an eye out this week. I’ll be sharing some quick demos on taping.

There are lots of different brands of tape to choose from. My favourites are Effekt - pre cut strips https://amzn.to/3HgOqiu and this patterned roll of pre cut strips https://amzn.to/3HgOqiu

Have you used kinesiology tape before? Love it? Hate it? Curious? Let’s chat in the comments.

16/06/2025

Myth Monday #5 debunking health and wellbeing myths one rant at a time...

“Success means being productive all the time.”

🚫 Nope. Not even close. Let’s get this toxic productivity talk in the bin.

There’s a toxic myth out there that success = constant productivity.
That if you’re not smashing tasks, ticking boxes, and hustling from dawn till dusk, you’re somehow lazy, failing, or unworthy.
Especially if you’re disabled, neurodivergent, in pain, or chronically fatigued... the pressure to prove your value by doing more never stops.

But let me tell you something I’ve learned, lived, and taught my clients:

• Productivity is not a measure of your worth
• Rest is not laziness.
• And success? It doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Outcomes matter more than output. It’s much more important to achieve the outcome you want by participating meaningfully in everyday activity than to output lots of completed tasks.

That might mean pacing your day to conserve energy.
That might mean working part-time or flexibly.
That might mean prioritising connection, creativity, or recovery over relentless doing.
Because you are not a machine.
And burning yourself out in the name of “success” isn’t sustainable, it’s destructive.

Let’s redefine success as this:

• Having enough energy left at the end of the day to enjoy the things you care about
• Functioning within your limits, with less guilt
• Living in alignment with what matters to you, not what looks good on paper

So if you’re resting, pacing, or choosing joy over grind culture? I see you and I'm proud of you.

Tell me…what does success really look like for you?