Sitting is the new smoking. This slogan is becoming more and more popular, as research have shown that a sedentary lifestyle, like the one of many of us who have an office job, is as bad for the health as smoking. The human body is designed to move, however quite often our jobs, commitments and …

When thinking about massage therapy, the first benefit that usually comes in mind is the blissful relaxation that you experience after the treatment. The movements and the pressure applied by the therapist facilitate relief and healing from tension and pain, promoting a deep feeling of calm and well-being. Therefore, it might sound a bit surprising …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. As the song goes Christmas is a special time of year, with opportunities to dress up, exchange gifts, party, and taste the finest food and drinks. But too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Too many late nights and alcohol can lead to …

Almost every cold snap in the weather sees an increase of clients who book in for a massage to remedy neck and shoulder pain. It’s an interesting phenomenon that got us thinking, why?   How does cold weather cause neck and shoulder pain? A drop in temperature does not cause our muscles to ache. However, …

We know you were a full time tennis player before you turned your hands to massage, what were the highlight of your tennis career? It has to be getting my world ranking. The feeling when the final point was done and knowing all the hard work and dedication to tennis has paid off and having …

Massage for athletes can help to improve performance and recovery after exercise by releasing stressed muscles and increasing range of motion and flexibility. But these are not the only benefits that massage have on our bodies. Let’s look at some of the lesser known, or hidden benefits of massage. The benefits of structural massage A …

When we don’t sleep properly it can cause havoc on our health. There’s an increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, weight gain that can lead to obesity and even shortened life expectancy. Poor sleep or insomnia can also contribute to existing mental health issues like depression, anxiety and panic attacks. There are a few …

Menopause can happen anytime from puberty up until late 50s. It can be triggered by all kinds of things including illness, medicine, surgery, genes or age. Each person will also be going through other challenges in life so it can be tough to know what exactly to attribute to hormones. Some may feel a sense …

How would your friends and family describe you? My friends would describe me as kind, emphatic and fun to be around to.   Do you have any hidden talents? Skiing and rollerblading. These are two activities which I have done since the age of four and still deeply enjoy.   Describe your perfect day A …

This month Yoga West  have kindly shared a short 10 minute Body Scan meditation with you. A body scan can be an effective tool to manage muscular pain and release tension. There’s plenty of that to go round with lockdown continuing! It can be used to complement regular massage and exercises neural pathways to enhance …