Deb T Massage Therapist

18/05/2026

14/05/2026

We never take time for yourselves so now is the time. Book yourself a massage to let go of some of life stresses.

Contact me to book a time.

09/05/2026

Have a wonderful Mother's Day to all the great mums.

30/04/2026

Most people describe massage as either ‘relaxation’ or ‘remedial’. A relaxation is presumed to be lighter in pressure and with no specific treatment outcome. Remedial, on the other hand, is thought to be ‘getting in there’ with more pressure, targeting specific parts of the body.

That’s not entirely true. It also comes back to the conversation is more pressure better. Relaxation massage also has therapeutic benefits and some people I massage respond better to lighter pressure and a targeted treatment. The nervous system calms with a lighter touch and the body enters a parasympathetic state which returns the body to a homeostasis state where healing can occur.

By definition, a therapeutic massage is a goal oriented, corrective treatment tailored to the client’s individual health needs. What are your thoughts? 🤔🤔

24/04/2026

We shall remember......

21/04/2026

Take the plunge and book yourself or someone you know a massage.

16/04/2026

Many clients think that a massage needs to be deep to be effective, but what is deep. Deep pressure is subjective and depends on your own individual needs. Also, depending on what is happening in a your life at the particular time, the amount of pressure a therapist uses can change for each visit.

Communication is the key. The client needs to advise the therapist if the pressure is too much, or, even not enough. It’s not the therapists aim to cause the client pain to the point their body elicits a sympathetic response, that’s counterproductive. Healing cannot occur during a fight, flight or freeze response. Before the massage begins, clarify what the clients understanding is of the concept ‘deep tissue’. Clearly describe what is and isn’t acceptable to the client so they have a clear understanding of what they should or shouldn’t feel when it comes to the amount of pressure. Everyone is different so the amount of pressure should also be different from person to person.

Should we change the term to precise pressure instead of deep pressure? Either way, the amount of pressure applied by your massage therapist should be tailored to your requirements and how your body responds. In short, ensure both the therapist and client are on the same page interpreting ‘deep tissue’ to avoid confusion and unrealistic expectations.

13/04/2026

Need a massage to recover from Easter, contact me to make a booking.

07/04/2026

World Health Day is a global awareness day celebrated annually to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). This year the theme focuses on scientific collaboration, often celebrated under the slogan "Together for health. Stand with science".

04/04/2026

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter Sunday. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

I hope you weren't woken up too earlier this morning to see if the Easter Bunny had been.

02/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Good Friday.