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Unlocking the Power of Your Lymphatic System with Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic inflammation, or simply seeking a natural way to feel lighter and more energised, MLD can be a valuable addition to your health routine
Oct 243 min read


Understanding RED-S: A Hidden Risk in Sport
'Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)' is a condition that can affect both elite & recreational athletes, children active in sport & anyone else that is training hard without adequate fuelling. I f left unrecognised and untreated, it may drastically affect long-term performance and overall quality of life. What is RED-S? Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) can happen when an athlete consistently does not consume enough calories to support their body’s energy d
Sep 123 min read


Sleep...The Silent Superpower
How Sleep Fuels Your Brain and Repairs your Body Sleep is where the magic of recovery happens! While we sleep, muscle tissue repairs,...
Jun 304 min read


Skin Cancer Awareness
As a Soft Tissue Therapist, my work involves close connection with and observation of clients skin. I am in a unique position that I when...
May 212 min read


The truth about massage therapy
Can massage really increase muscle length, release knots and fix scar tissue?
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Collagen supplements for joint & bone health
Collagen is reported to be great for your skin, joints, bones, hair and also for ageing well & recovery after exercise. Is it true?
Nov 18, 20244 min read


Protein...what's all the fuss about?
Everyone is talking about protein.
What's the right amount, how do we source it and why is it important
Oct 21, 20243 min read


How much do you know about Parkinson’s?
Up until recently I knew very little about this neurological condition. It was my own mum’s diagnosis in 2022 that changed that; and...
Apr 10, 20243 min read


How to avoid overuse injuries in runners
Overuse injuries can happen if we don’t give our body adequate time to adapt to the demands of the activity or recover properly
Jan 22, 20245 min read


Running Related Injury (RRI)
This blog explains the main reason for cause of injury in runners
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Joint Pain in Women
More than a third of my clients are women over the age of 45 and one of the more common reasons for visiting me is because they are...
Sep 25, 20235 min read


Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
If you have ever pushed it a little too hard in the gym, on a run or in an exercise class, you may be all too familiar with the dreaded...
Jul 29, 20232 min read


Managing injury with PEACE & LOVE
'PEACE & LOVE' is a comprehensive approach to management of soft tissue injury.
Jun 19, 20234 min read


How often should I get a sports massage/soft tissue treatment?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions...and the answer is dependant on you & your circumstances
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia & management of symptoms with soft tissue therapy
May 10, 20232 min read


Parkinson's & Soft Tissue Therapy
How Soft Tissue Therapy can help with the symptoms associated with Parkinson's
Mar 27, 20232 min read


Should you talk during your treatment?
I recently read a blog that suggested therapists should encourage as much silence as possible during a massage. It went on to read that...
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Why the health of our fascia is important
Anyone that has been for an appointment with me, will have heard me talk about fascia. Fascia is a layer of connective tissue under the...
Mar 3, 20231 min read


Focus on Arthritis
The word arthritis is used to describe pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints. Around 10 million people in the UK are thought...
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Snap, Crackle & Pop!
We've all heard our joints make funny sounds, but ever wondered what those noises actually indicate? Pop - Not the best noise to...
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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