In Safe Hands sports massage

19/10/2025

Reciprocal inhibition!!

Who knew working as a massage therapist for all this time would hone my skills helping to pave my way into other therapies.
I've put this post together to try and show we are all far more alike than we are different.
Whilst studying Hypnotherapy it really showed that from the initial consultation , treatment, and advice so many similarities kept popping up.
To all therapists upskilling or taking on new challenges, always look for the skills that overlap and make life easy for yourself.

19/10/2025

'SEEING IS BELIEVING'

When it comes to performance and well-being, the science backs it up. Visualization—or mental rehearsal—is a legitimate, research-backed technique used everywhere from elite sports to clinical therapy.

George Russell lab around Silverstone sitting in a chair eyes closed

03/10/2025

20/09/2025

Athlete's working hard towards a specific goal, clients dealing with chronic pain, or clients in the midst of anxiety its not often a quote captures exactly my thoughts on therapy , but then who knows where learning, research, and collaboration will lead my thoughts and beliefs in the future.
For me that's the exciting part of being a therapist

26/08/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed this critique of CFT.
And it's great to know as therapists interested in this , we have been doing our own version of CFT in the treatment room for years.

25/08/2025

Great listen

David Butler has been a pivotal Physiotherapist figure in the field of pain management since the mid-1980s, with a career spanning clinical practice, researc...

10/08/2025

Looking forward to a busy week ahead,

A good mixture of massage and Hypnotherapy keeps things fresh and thought provoking.
Lol keeps me on my toes.

Thought I'd post this blog from Adam Eason for anyone putting themselves under a bit of pressure this week.

Worth taking a few minutes to read.

Article detailing a range of reasons and supporting theories why you do not need to be exceptional to lead a meaningful life.

23/01/2025

After posting the podcast the other night , I was asked by a few people what caught my attention enough to delve in and find out more. On Dr Google lol!!

The podcast spoke about how we use language helping to limit clients pain scores. Something as therapists we are now well aware of.
And interestingly pointed out the potential same problem when using headlines like compromised nervous system etc.

My first thoughts went to clients with long term chronic pain, often invisible and who suffer extreme pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression. But to the outside world look healthy.
So to be heard they need to be vocal .
So my first question was ?

How does the pain science community who say that the way we talk about and catastrophise can effect our pain scores. Deal with the fact people with painful chronic symptoms which can't be seen have to express how much pain they are in and catastrophise their own issues for there to be some level of understanding.

it is only a very few years ago something like fibromyalgia was even acknowledged, and sufferer's had to be speak up to be heard and believed.

For me, The juxtaposition highlights the need for a more compassionate and nuanced approach to understanding and addressing chronic pain.

Pain science can benefit from incorporating the lived experiences of people with chronic pain into its research and clinical practice. And I'm sure there are ongoing studies and papers being written as we speak.
This can only help to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the realities of living with chronic pain.

the tension between the goals of pain science and the lived experiences of people with chronic pain. It's a complex issue with no easy answers.

I love pain science , how far it has come and what lies ahead.
But I have questions . We all do!!

Lol so that was my thought process.
As I've stated numerous times before my head is a big dark scary ( some would say empty) place I tend not to frequent too often . But when I do !!🤣🫣

People who know me well can confirm things just interest me.
Anatomy/physiology. Neurology/psychology it matters not a jot .

For example what are the 5th and 6th quad muscles?
And what do we need to know as therapists about
Articularis genus, or tensor vastus intermedius.🤣.

That's for another day.

20/01/2025

Exciting news:

My hypnotherapy certificate course begins next Saturday! If you’ve been thinking about learning hypnotherapy, NLP and coaching this is the perfect chance to jump in.

It’s practical, fun, and gets you ready to start using the skills straight away with an internationally recognised qualification.

You can join us in the classroom or from the comfort of home on zoom.

For those wanting to spread the cost we have payment plans that can be amended to your needs.

Fancy joining? Drop me a DM or visit my website.

05/01/2025

The more things change , the more they stay the same.

Back into the treatment room tomorrow and I am really looking forward to 2025.

The changes talked about last year will finally come to fruition.

Clinical hypnotherapy/ talking therapy will be integrated into the treatment room.

From day one of In Safe Hands sports massage and everyday since my aim was to help my clients with any pain,or discomfort due to many lifestyle factors, or sporting endeavours.

The ideal scenario was to keep people healthy rather than dealing with their injuries.

Now with these newest therapies my hopes are that helping with clients anxieties
Listening and offering tools and techniques such as
Pain management
Sleep improvement,
Stress reduction etc. we can help with many chronic pain, and long term conditions.

The anxiety, the negative thoughts, external pressures, alongside a client's physical issues can be helped working with the brain/ body connection.

Exciting times ahead for all.
Massage and manual therapy will still be the mainstay in the treatment room,
But I fully expect Clinical Hypnotherapy to become an important part of the business.

Standalone therapies, or integrated. Prices will be available for both.
Packages will also be available.

19/12/2024

One more day and the holidays commence.Woo Hoo!!!!

I say it every year but it's true,
The treatment room never ceases to amaze.
Clients, clients families (I'm getting old now lol).
Friendships , fun and laughter.
Being professional doesn't need to be too serious.
And the great thing is we get to do it all again next year.

Have a great Christmas and New Year

D xx