The Alternative Therapist

The Alternative Therapist mind . body. lymphatic therapist.. helping you change from.the inside out

27/04/2026

It’s addictive..... simple as that 🩷

Once the flow starts, your body just melts into it.

That feeling of lightness, you didn’t know you needed…
and you don’t want it to stop.

Hard to explain, but easy to feel 🩷
Pure magic 🌟

Your lymphatic system moves quietlyuntil it doesn’t. 🛑🛑🛑Sometimes it whispers…😌sometimes it starts shouting…😲🥺and someti...
26/04/2026

Your lymphatic system moves quietly
until it doesn’t. 🛑🛑🛑

Sometimes it whispers…😌
sometimes it starts shouting…😲🥺
and sometimes it screams for attention.😤😡🤮

What does that SOS look like?

Swelling, puffiness, fluid retention,
feeling sluggish, frequent illness,
skin flare-ups, unexplained weight gain,
constipation, migraines, chronic illness, inflammation.

That’s why the every day basics matter 💯

Self-care isn’t complicated...
just easy to neglect it ....

But you’re worth the effort.🩷
Daily habits add up 💯

Start today your body will thank you 🤍💛🧡

24/04/2026
Just had a lovely few days in Spain ☀️Fun fact… it’s my favourite place. I spent half my childhood there and it still fe...
22/04/2026

Just had a lovely few days in Spain ☀️

Fun fact… it’s my favourite place. I spent half my childhood there and it still feels like home 😍

The Costa del Sol is sooo much more than Puerto Banús

which is lovely, and I actually used to live not far from it when my granny bought her first house there in the 80s.
Thats when the area was juat really coming up 🎉

Half was the beautiful marina and all the newness & the other part was still so spanish and authentic ..
Ths best of both we had ..

She was living her best life back then. Everyone knew her always out with me and my uncle in tow. We ended up at the best parties with some of the most interesting and crazy people.😆

Imagine people doing that these days 😬

But That’s where I honed my people skills.

I learned to talk to anyone any age, any background and I loved it. Cos there waabt much esle to do in they days..

My granny used to say, “If we need to find anything out,
Nichola will find it out "

Even as a kid I was asking weird and wonderful questions… and I’ve never stopped. Still the same today.

If you have met me you will know 💯

Different times now, but it just shows how those life experiences shape you 🤍


Consultaion is Key 🔑Asking the Right Questions is Key 🔑Caroline came to me after a previous “lymphatic drainage” that wa...
20/04/2026

Consultaion is Key 🔑
Asking the Right Questions is Key 🔑

Caroline came to me after a previous “lymphatic drainage” that was actually deep wood therapy 😬

And she was a bit batterd & bruised after😬

With no proper consultation or information on the treatment, she thought that was normal.🛑

So many people dont really know what True LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE is...

So grateful she trusted me and for her lovely review 💛

Consultation and the right questions make all the difference 💯



15/04/2026

Remember i mentiioned the BOUNCE BACK EFFECT as i call it...

My client was in for her second session today , i always ask how did you feel last time??

I alwasy ask how much did you p*e?? I know totally TMI ..

But that actually tells me alot .. especially if i suspect 👀👀 an underlying condition 🩺

This is what she told me...
Sore head 😬
Felt bloated for a day 😬
Never lost much fluid 😬

Thennnnn the Magic Kicked in on day 2 🌟

The flood gates opened 👌
Ankles appeared 👌
The best & most regular period ever in years 👌

"Even my husband said wow you have ankles "

Now if that isnt a compliment 😁❤️

This is a sure sign of congestion in the system

Idon’t work with everyone and no, it’s not personal 👀(Well it could be)If you’re looking for a quick fix before a weddin...
12/04/2026

Idon’t work with everyone and no, it’s not personal 👀
(Well it could be)

If you’re looking for a quick fix before a wedding, holiday, or big night out…

I’m probably not your therapist

Here’s why 👇

Something Big can happen After your 1st treatment

AND I call it the “bounce back effect.”
If your body’s not used to lymphatic drainage, it can react.

Rarely but it happens.

You might feel puffy, tired, or like everything’s been KINDA shook up for a few days. Not exactly the vibe you want before a big event.

So I won’t risk it and I won’t pretend otherwise.💯

Also… I’m not here to sell you a fantasy.
You’re not getting a six-pack from one session (unless it’s angles and good lighting 😉).

The real results? They come after.💛
Consistency. Lifestyle tweaks. Actually supporting your body not rushing it.

And honestly… I’m not for everyone.
I’m chatty, I care a lot, I’ll probably tell you things you didn’t expect 🤣
I’m invested in your wellbeing and that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. And i know that 😬😁

But if you’re in it for real results, not quick fixes…
we’ll get on just fine 🤍

PS. ALL YOU DO IS COME IN FOR A TRIAL TREATMENT MABYE A FEW WEEKA BEFORE YOUR BIG EVENT AFTER THE 1ST ONE YOU WILL BE HOOKED & LOOK AMAZING FOR YOUR BIG EVENT 🩷

07/04/2026

A question i get asked ALLLLL the time 😁

You can try to “spot drain” one area… but here’s the truth 👇

Being honest you can do whqt you want 🤔

BUTTTT.....

It just won’t give you the same results as a full-body lymphatic treatment.

Your body isn’t a bunch of separate parts , it’s one connected system.

Like pipework your lymphatic system is like your internal waste disposal system 🚿…
if the whole system isn’t flowing, nothing moves properly.

So focusing on just one area? You’re only doing half the job.

Want real results? Treat the whole body💯
Support the flow.💯
Let the system do what it’s designed to do.💯

Over the past few weeks i have heard all this and More 👀Batterd with wooden tools 😩Even someone with fibromyalgia left i...
04/04/2026

Over the past few weeks i have heard all this and More 👀

Batterd with wooden tools 😩
Even someone with fibromyalgia left in tears 💔

I know it sounds wild 😬 but I hear this all the time

So lets get one tging straight …

that is NOT lymphatic drainage 🤍

When you actually understand the body, you know what technique to use and when

Lymphqtic drainage massage ..It should feel gentle, flowing, and supportive DEFINETLY not painful.

And don’t worry… I will never be beating you up with a wooden stick
Thats definetley not my style 😁

My approach is different 🤍

I listen to your body, work intuitively, and use MY mind + body + lymph approach ( where my detective skills come in)

If you have ever been in my tteatment you will lnow i ask alot of queations 🤔

If you dont ask you will never k ow my Granny always told me 😁❤️

And hat can be the mistake just not asking the right questions & having the right treatment plan 👌

Ready to feel the difference?
Drop me a message and let’s get your flow On 🤍

❤️

Sometimes your body is screaming for something…and you just don’t know what it is  🤔🤔Feelingtension ? heavines? , bloati...
31/03/2026

Sometimes your body is screaming for something…
and you just don’t know what it is 🤔🤔

Feeling
tension ? heavines? , bloating? low energy?
something isn’t quite right

That’s because your body doesn’t need a one-size-fits-all treatment…

I get asked all the time what treatment will i choose?

This year i really simplified it to 3 main options..

BUT the body it needs to be understood.

Lymphatic drainage is about tuning in

Asking the right questions( if you have met me you will know i ask ALOT of them ) 🤣,
feeling what’s going on, and working with Your body not just following a routine

Because often, what your body is really asking for…
is to slow down, switch off and flow

Your body already knows what it needs
sometimes it just needs a little guidance .

Thats where i come in 😁

I tell my clients i am the personal trainer for your lymphatic system & YOU 🩷

I figure put what Your body needs at that time

So its not just about what treatment to choose.

Always what does the body need 🩷

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Airdrie
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