Wellness Therapies

31/07/2026

15/07/2026

Why I don't offer 'one area' sessions for Lymphatic Drainage. For example, stomach or legs only.

The Lymphatic system is one whole network, so if we have blockages or stagnation in one area, that excess fluid needs to be able to move through the system to get back to the terminus and either leave the body or go back into the blood stream.

The best way to describe it is if you're at a standstill on a sliproad coming onto the A1 (which happens often!), you're not getting off that slip road until the traffic further down the A1 is moving freely.

Lymphatic drainage sessions can be targeted but only after a few consecutive treatments when the clients Lymphatic system is presenting with effective results from full body sessions. One you understand the anatomy of the Lymphatic system, it's easier to understand that going straight to one area in the first session is not going to be effective.

The caveat to this however....is the face. And the results present much quicker than than any other part of the body I have seen. I think this is because the Lymph drains downwards, having gravity on its side at all times.

14/07/2026

Finally got our boat back in the water!! I have reduced my hours this week but still have Friday afternoon available for Sports/Remedial massage and Lymphatic Drainage.

As always, I leave it to my clients to take the lead on conversations in treatments incase you just want to switch off. No one has to listen to me talk about boats for a hour unless you really want me to 😂.

07/07/2026

Back to work tomorrow after an amazing few days at Poole Bridge Farm. If you haven't been here already, then I absolutely recommend it as the ultimate escape and system reboot.
I have a few slots left between now and Friday for Lymphatic Drainage and Remedial Massage so drop me a DM or head to my website to book

Caption on the video inspired by the ice cream van believe it or not! The owner had just started her own ice-cream business and it took me back to when I first started Wellness Therapies.

22/06/2026

16/06/2026

Why Remedial Massage creates the foundations of your recovery.

In many cases, pain or dysfunction can be massaged out in a small number of sessions. However, more complex cases will require a physiotherapy journey to get you back to where you need to be.

This is why massage and physiotherapy can work really well together.

Massage doesn't rebuild muscle on its own, but it can help create a better environment for recovery by reducing muscle tension, improving circulation, supporting lymphatic flow, and helping the body move more freely.

When a muscle is less guarded and movement is easier, physiotherapy exercises can often be performed with better quality and control. Over time, this can help people rebuild strength, restore function, and get back to doing the things they enjoy.

I often explain it to clients like this: massage helps prepare the tissue, while exercise provides the stimulus for change. Both have an important role to play in recovery.

05/06/2026

After 2 months of procrastination because I was scared 😅, I have finally changed my booking system.

I've tested it myself and it's seems much quicker and easier to use. Any feedback from clients booking in from now on would be very welcome.

You will find my online booking links on my website , Instagram and Facebook. My Google business page book now link may take a little longer to update.

I have also simplified my treatment list but my offerings are still the same. Techniques Bespoke to client needs.

Once I disable Fresha, it will mark me as permanently closed down, but you can definitely still find me at 25 Main Street as always.

18/05/2026

I've had the occasional client asking for deeper pressure in treatments. I also have met clients that have experienced painful massages elsewhere and told they were having Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
I thought I would make this reel to explain why pressure needs to be kept light when we're working with the Lymphatic system.

The anatomy graphics I've made myself using AI (which I'm very new to!). They are not intended for anatomy study.