Elaine Ogilvie Massage

22/09/2025

Love this! Be kind to you! ❤️

As the bright yang energy of summer softens into autumn’s yin, you might be feeling the change within your body. The season invites us to slow down, to hydrate even more so, to deeply rest, and to turn inward for reflection.

It’s natural to feel a little heavier or more tired right now - this is simply the body responding to the shift in energy. Rather than resisting, we can honour it by listening closely, giving ourselves the rest we need, and embracing gentler practices that nourish us from within.

Autumn reminds us that letting go and slowing down are not signs of weakness but wisdom. A chance to align with nature’s rhythm and restore our own balance.

Take care of yourself, move with kindness, and trust the season to guide you.

Namaste 🙏🍂

20/09/2025

🚫💆‍♀️ Did you know? Massage does not flush out toxins. The body already has powerful detox systems – the liver, kidneys and lungs. Massage helps with recovery, relaxation and stress reduction, but toxin removal is not one of its effects.

Let’s keep our language accurate, professional and evidence informed. By letting go of the detox myth, we actually strengthen the credibility of massage and the value we bring to clients.

Read the full breakdown here 👉https://smto.co.uk/why-flushing-out-toxins-is-a-myth-a-critical-look-at-massage/


GCMT The General Council for Manual Therapies

19/09/2025

Just had a lovely message from last night’s client about how good a sleep she had after choosing this gorgeous blend of Clary Sage and Ylang Ylang.

Clary Sage- An all round stress buster and there are some claims it can help with menopausal symptoms and hormonal health.

Ylang Ylang - Can help to reduce stress and anxiety, calming the nervous system, reducing feelings of fear and panic and helping to promote relaxation and sleep.

Wow! What a power couple! Maybe give this wee pair a try!

Happy Friday! 🥰

16/09/2025

It’s that time of the year again! After a fantastic summer topping up our Vitamin D levels ☀️ it’s a good time to think about taking a supplement over the Autumn 🍂 and Winter months 🥶 (as per Public Health Scotland Guidelines) Your muscles and bones 🦴 will Thank You 🙏 for it ❤️

Information about how to get enough vitamin D, including sources of vitamin D and who should take a vitamin D supplement.

13/09/2025

Looking forward to this! 🎵 🧘‍♀️ ❤️ 👇

The world is noisy. Life is busy.
This is your pause... DEEP REST SUNDAY

I'm delighted to let you know that David of Samadhi Soundscapes & me have organised a session for gentle yoga + a 40-min handpan soundbath. Rest is medicine.

Get your eye pillow looked out, get your favourite blanket ready and this date/info into your diary:

Sun 5 Oct
2 – 3:30 pm | Bishopton Community Centre
£20
(£15 for Yoga Toolbox regulars)

Time to switch off, restore, and reconnect. Because sometimes doing nothing, is everything.

13/09/2025

Tummy Rumbling during your massage??

Never apologise! It’s amazing 🤩

This common and positive phenomenon of stomach gurgling during a massage, is actually a sign of deep relaxation. The sound, known technically as borborygmi, indicates that your nervous system has shifted from "fight or flight" (sympathetic) to "rest and digest" (parasympathetic), triggering digestive activity via the vagus nerve. This signifies that your body is letting go of tension, focusing on healing, and responding well to the massage.

Let it go ❤️

10/09/2025

Reach out if you need support this World Su***de Prevention Day 💙

Please share this so people know where to go for help.

08/09/2025

Who can relate?? 🤔

THE BODY NEEDS TO LEARN TO RELAX 👇

Most people don't actually know what real relaxation feels like. Regular massage can help the body learn a new pattern. So that when stress happens, it doesn't automatically tense up and go into panic mode. If they can start to experience it regularly,change starts to happen. First inside and then externally. They start sleeping better and feeling clearer. They are less snappy and irritable, they throw off infections quicker etc.

Relaxation is a great way to help the nervous system reset. It calms that constant state of fight-or-flight most people live in, and allows the body to shift into parasympathetic mode - the one where proper rest, repair, and healing can happen. But that reset doesn't happen in one massage. Just like you don't go to the gym once and expect to build muscle straight away, it takes time! Don’t rush it …. Let it happen 🙌

31/08/2025

It’s ok, I haven’t lost the plot (yet 🥴) and think it’s October! Just wanted to give the heads up that I have no availability in September. I will also have limited access to messages from the middle of next week, so if you message and I don’t reply quickly, I will get back to you. Get the diary’s out and get your appointment in for the Autumn 🍂 Imagine how warm and cosy my wee room will be ❤️

27/08/2025

So.. just wondering what you would tell anyone who hasn’t been for a massage with me before? What do they Huv tae Know??

26/08/2025

Hope your Tuesday is as chilled as Finn’s 🐾 🤣

22/08/2025

It’s been so lovely to see many of my regulars back this week after the summer break! Jumping on that massage table and sinking into it like they’ve missed it! 😜

Happy Friday ☀️