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10/11/2025

This is so true and I wish our industry was regulated. You can't learn to massage properly by signing up for a short online course.

All the different massage disciplines I've trained in have been face to face with accredited companies who offer in-depth learning, requiring coursework, case studies and exams to gain the qualifications.

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Did you know the UK massage industry is unregulated?

That means anyone can call themselves a massage therapist with no set training, no licence and no compulsory membership to a professional body to compliy to.

There are many short weekend courses out there, some online and this trend is growing.

So it’s worth asking a few simple questions before you book and question what appears to be a good price.

What to ask your therapist:
✅ How long was your training?
✅ Are you insured?
✅ Are you a member of a professional body?
✅ Do you keep up to date with research?
✅ Have you treated people with my condition before?
✅ Will you refer me if something isn’t right?

Massage can make a huge difference for pain, recovery and wellbeing but it’s knowing that the therapist is trained effectively and understand when to refer so they operate within their scope of practice.

Even with appropriate training it’s worth understanding that a massage therapist should NEVER give you a diagnosis or call themselves a ‘physio’ - unfortunately we encounter this a lot.

Always choose knowledge, experience and integrity over quick fixes or short courses.

22/05/2025

09/02/2024

My regular clients know I'm always banging on about taking Vitamin D especially during the winter months. Read this it you want to know why!
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There are two forms of vitamin D – vitamin D2 + vitamin D3 and to remain in good health, it is important to ensure our bodies receive adequate levels of both...

Vitamin D2 is ingested from a healthy, balanced diet and can be derived from everyday foods such as: Egg yolks and fatty fish like; trout, mackerel, salmon or tuna, as well as cod liver oil, or fortified milk, juices and cereals.

Vitamin D3 however, is most efficiently produced when our skin is exposed to the sun’s UVB radiation. BUT we know that overexposure UV damages our skin cells and can lead to skin cancer, so it’s important to strike the right balance!

Environmental and personal factors can greatly affect vitamin D3 production in the skin (meaning there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ level of exposure) but for most, it can be sufficiently produced in around 10-15 minutes of UVB exposure per day - from doses below those which cause reddening of the skin or sunburn!

The problem in the winter months is that synthesis is often inadequate due to lack of UVB radiation and it’s not possible to achieve sufficient levels of vitamin D through diet alone. Therefore, the NHS recommends that we should ALL boost our supply with supplements.

Taking vitamin D supplements is safe as long as you stick to the recommended dosage as too much can cause health problems. However, if you have any health conditions, take any other medication or have allergies, it’s important to take advice from your GP first.

09/02/2024

As a responsible massage therapist if I see any unusual discoloration of skin or spots/moles or if I notice any changes in a mole's appearance, I will always suggest they get it checked out. Most will probably be harmless but it only takes one to have an impact on their health.

Regularly check your skin and if you notice any changes please do go see your GP. 🙂

HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:

Small, hard white or skin coloured lumps.
SCCs often first appear on the skin like this.

A persistent, scaly red patch with irregular borders.
These can sometimes crust or bleed.

An elevated growth with a central depression
A growth of this type may rapidly increase in size.

An open sore that bleeds and crusts.
Sores like this can persist for weeks.

A wart-like growth that crusts and occasionally bleeds.

In addition to the above visual signs, pain and tenderness is a useful symptom in recognising SCCs.

Squamous cell carcinoma rarely spread, but if left untreated they will increase in size, can spread to other sites and in rarer cases can become life-threatening.

IF IN DOUBT, GET IT CHECKED OUT!

To find out more about the early detection of all types of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer, install the Skcin app for free on your mobile device...

Simply go to: app.skcin.org
(using Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android)
Tap ‘INSTALL’ then ‘Add to Home Screen’

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09/02/2024

HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:

Small, hard white or skin coloured lumps.
SCCs often first appear on the skin like this.

A persistent, scaly red patch with irregular borders.
These can sometimes crust or bleed.

An elevated growth with a central depression
A growth of this type may rapidly increase in size.

An open sore that bleeds and crusts.
Sores like this can persist for weeks.

A wart-like growth that crusts and occasionally bleeds.

In addition to the above visual signs, pain and tenderness is a useful symptom in recognising SCCs.

Squamous cell carcinoma rarely spread, but if left untreated they will increase in size, can spread to other sites and in rarer cases can become life-threatening.

IF IN DOUBT, GET IT CHECKED OUT!

To find out more about the early detection of all types of non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer, install the Skcin app for free on your mobile device...

Simply go to: app.skcin.org
(using Safari on iOS and Chrome on Android)
Tap ‘INSTALL’ then ‘Add to Home Screen’

every month is

07/02/2023

An interesting read! As a massage and holistic therapist, I have seen first hand how regular massage can help alleviate various symptoms including stiff, painful joints & muscles from rheumatoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia. As a Reiki practitioner I am continually amazed how powerful this energy healing has on the mind, body and spirit. I know that if these treatments were available on the NHS, hospital and doctors waiting rooms wouldn't be anywhere near so busy and large sections of the general public would be taking far less medication ultimately saving the NHS money.

GPs should prescribe MASSAGES, say MPs

EXCLUSIVE: The move would see more Brits offered 'complementary therapies' on the NHS to treat everything from anxiety and stress to back pain and fertility issues.

15/10/2022

08/09/2022

The world is a sadder place today 😥We have lost a wonderful monarch. Rest in peace Your Majesty 💔

03/09/2022

I'm currently attending an ITEC massage training course and looking for someone with Fibromyalgia to be a case study. Massage has been proven to be very beneficial for those suffering from autoimmune diseases and I would like to offer two 1 hour full body massages in exchange for feedback after the treatments. You must be able to come to my home salon in Ockley one day this week (5th - 9th Sept) and again for the 2nd treatment the following week (12th - 16th Sept). The first appointment will take about 2 hours to allow for a detailed consultation. If you are interested or know anyone who might be, then please message Tracey Hardy on 07989533494

12/07/2022

This is terrible and should not be allowed to happen. These women have been irrevocably traumatised 😢 Almost every industry is regulated but not beauty therapy - why? Makes me so angry 😡

BBC News - S*x assault victims warn about home massage dangers

The BBC has spoken to women who say they were sexually assaulted during massage treatments.