Endorphin Massage Therapy

16/03/2026

Had a lovely morning at Downright Perfect's preschool session today, providing seated massage to the mums (and a dad!) - 10 mins of them-time amongst the noise and fun.

10/03/2026

25/02/2026

What does a massage therapist do when there's a lull between clients?

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(waiting patiently for someone to come and rub my shoulders)

13/02/2026

This is a really concise way to start to explain how our bodies create the pain we feel.

Massage can be a part of how your body reconstructs its threat perception, along with many other factors including intentional exercise, sleep, hydration and psychosociology.

Credit: Ruth Duncan

19/01/2026

True story.

My client (right after her recent session):

"I've just pulled my leggings on while standing up - haven't done that for ages."

We often put up with pain or limited movement because we think it's just the way it is now. This does not have to be the case and with the right guidance and advice you can make big changes to how your body moves.

endorphinmassage.co.uk

17/01/2026

Nice little article about simple, healthy movement for kids.

I'd add that most of it applies to adults too, especially the point about being on the floor more - can you easily get down and up from the floor?

Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Balance, Confidence and Movement By: Jessica S | Date: 4 January 2026 Kids are built to move. From the moment they start rolling on the floor to their first confident jumps, their bodies learn through play, movement and exploration. Balance, coordination and con...

13/01/2026

Today I'm back at the LV= offices treating staff with sports and remedial massage and Seated Acupressure. Sessions range from 25 mins to 60 mins so are perfect for a lunchtime escape or after-work tension release.

Get in touch if you think massage therapy could benefit staff at your place of work.

09/01/2026

I'm in the final stages of training for my Restore Scar Therapy Qualification and will soon be offering scar massage in addition to the treatments I currently provide. You may not have heard of this treatment before and may wonder why it warrants its own training and qualification.

When surgery or injury damages your skin, muscles, fascia, blood vessels and nerves, your body repairs itself in the best way it can, but it's very different to how tissue initially grows without trauma. The scar tissue joins everything back together but it can often cause tension, limited mobility, pain and numbness usually due to internal adhesions to muscles, organs and often other nearby scar tissue. Plus the scar itself may be tight, dipped and considered unsightly, all of which can be improved with dedicated massage treatments.

If you're interested to find out how scar massage therapy can address this, or you know someone who may be affected by it, you can read more here. There is also some information on how to care for your scar in the early stages post-surgery:

Scar therapy is a treatment that works to improve restrictions, pain and healing of scars and their surrounding tissues. Treatments can usually begin eight weeks post-surgery/trauma but are also extremely effective on more mature scars of many years.

31/12/2025

This time last year I was one year post knee surgery and still not moving in the way I wanted to (ie I couldn't run without pain). When running is life, this is a huge problem. I knew what I needed to do, after all it's what I tell other people to do when they're in pain: get strong, mobile and be consistent. It's never easy, it's often boring and you don't see results straight away.

Was I doing any of this? Of course not, at least not often enough. So I went to see a osteopath who told me what I already knew I had to do (which was very much needed). I had one session with a running coach who gave me invaluable insights in running mechanics and changed how I've run ever since. And, most importantly, as a result of these two appointments, I've strength trained consistently in my home gym (hallway). Not long sessions, not particularly structured, but enough to challenge my body and feel it change.

It is not easy. I don't always feels motivated, I often can't be bothered, but I do it anyway because it means I can run, keep fit enough for my work and keep mobile for as long as possible.

As much as it pains me to say, running isn't for everyone, but if you can find your own version of it - your incentive - it might be enough to change your mobility, strength and wellbeing for the better in 2026.

Happy New Year, folks!