The London marathon has just pasted and thousands of running enthusiasts are gleefully celebrating the highlight of their running year. With their training program complete in previous weeks and the longer practice runs done, last week runners were busy focusing their minds on mental preparation. Some were seasoned runners and have made it through training …

There are many events coming up in and around London this summer to test your bodies endurance and stamina, Turf games, tough mudder, pretty mudder and the London Triathlon to name a few. All of these events can push our bodies physically and mentally however providing ourselves with the opportunity to do all that we …

Have you ever had a massage and wondered how it actually works? Massage therapists are great for listing out the many benefits of massage but often find it difficult to explain how massage works. Understanding the reason for recommended follow up treatments, the best timeframe to schedule them and how the massage process works are …

Where did you grow up? I grew up in a little town in Warwickshire; however, I spent every holiday in St. Ives in Cornwall. We moved there 6 years ago, so I had a combination really! I really did live the best of both worlds, with the beach and sunshine in Cornwall and then the …

With so many massage modalities available and individual massage therapists practicing their own version or unique treatment style, it can be difficult to understand what massage style you’re receiving. If your massage therapist is using their forearm or elbows to apply pressure it is most likely that you’re having a deep tissue massage treatment. This …

Where did you grow up? In a small village called Pakuonis (population of around 600) in Lithuania with my parents, grandparents and 2 brothers. What advice would you give someone visiting Lithuania for the first time? Be careful!!! No no.… I am joking. It is very beautiful country with lots of amazing people.  I would …

Many people turn to massage when feeling muscle pain, tension and soreness to seek relief, correct the issue or for pain management. However, you may be wondering why it sometimes hurts after massage – when you thought this was supposed to make you feel better? Fear not, in this article we’re going to explain when …

We feel privileged to have an array of talented, wonderful and interesting clients who visit The Massage Centre. This month we meet Raakhee Tailor who has created a luxury brand called Wild Saint. If you’re searching for a bespoke Christmas gift for a loved one this year check out her website www.wildsaint.co.uk All items are …

Each month we interview a team member to grasp a snapshot of who they are outside of the clinic. This month Laura is under the spotlight. Laura is a sports and remedial massage therapist from New Zealand who previously had a spell with TMC in 2017 before moving to Canada – we’re glad that she …