Arnika Therapies

09/10/2025

🏃‍♀️ DOMS — Why We Feel It & How to Manage It

I’ve recently taken up running — quite the shift for someone who’s always been more of a hiker than a runner! 😅
Those first few runs were a reality check for my legs, reminding me exactly what DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) feels like — that familiar ache that makes you both sore and strangely proud at the same time, and it got me thinking I should share a few tips and info about DOMS, and what we can do when it shows up.

💥 What is DOMS?
DOMS is the deep, aching muscle soreness that appears 24–72 hours after exercise, especially when trying something new or increasing intensity too quickly. It’s caused by tiny muscle fibre damage — completely normal as your body adapts and grows stronger.

💡 How to manage it:
• Active recovery – walking, stretching, or gentle movement
• Hydration & nutrition – to support muscle repair
• Massage therapy – improves circulation, eases tightness, and helps recovery
• Gradual progression – build intensity slowly to reduce risk

DOMS is a sign your body is adapting, but recovery is where the real progress happens. 💪 Needless to say, I’ve taken it a lot slower this time — following a running plan to gradually build up strength and stamina.

If you’re running, training, or increasing activity, sports or deep tissue massage can help reduce soreness and keep you moving efficiently.

If you want to try massage therapy to support your recovery, get in touch with us to book a session!
📍 Arnika Therapies @ Tashi Centre, Dursley
📲 Message us or book directly online ➡️ https://arnika-therapies.book.app

09/10/2025

Now fully booked. 👌 If you missed today's availability, we still have limited slots available next week Tuesday so get in touch.

Deep tissue massage in Dursley

08/10/2025

🌿 Last-Minute Availability – Tomorrow (Thursday) at 3PM (up to 90 mins) 🌿

I have an appointment available tomorrow at 3pm at the Tashi Centre in Dursley – perfect for a little midweek reset.

✨ Treatments available:
• Swedish Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Deep Tissue with Dry Needling & Cupping (mixed modalities)
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Pregnancy Massage (from 12 weeks)

Perfect if you’re training hard, dealing with tightness, or need targeted work to optimise performance and speed up recovery.

📍 Location: Tashi Centre, Dursley
🕒 Duration: Up to 90 mins
📲 Contact to book or use the link shown below to secure your session. ⬇️

Deep tissue massage in Dursley

30/09/2025

✨ Massage Therapy Availability ✨

This Wednesday, October 1st, at Arnika Therapies, based at the Tashi Centre in Dursley, I have a couple of spaces open:
🕧 12:30 PM
🕞 3:30 PM

Available treatments:
💆‍♀️ Lymphatic Drainage
💪 Deep Tissue Massage
🌿 Deep Tissue with Mixed Modalities (Dry Needling & Cupping)

Take some time for yourself and book in today — your body will thank you!
👉 Reserve your spot here:

Deep tissue massage in Dursley

19/09/2025

✨ Update on the Tashi Center ✨

As some of you may remember, I mentioned recently that the Tashi Center was up for sale, as the owners are retiring.

I’m really pleased to share some good news — the owners have found a buyer who intends to continue running it as a therapy space. 🙌
At the moment, things are in the stage of mortgage applications, which can take a little time. In the meantime, we will continue to be based at the Tashi Center — and hopefully for the foreseeable future.

I’ll keep you all updated as soon as I hear more. Thank you all for your continued support 💙

09/09/2025

✨ Fully Booked This Week! ✨
Thank you all so much — my schedule is completely full this week! 💕

I’ll have a few limited spots available next week:

📅 Wednesday 17th — 12:30
📅 Thursday 18th — 12:00
📅 Friday 19th — 10:00

That’s it — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
📩 Message me to secure your spot OR book online https://arnika-therapies.book.app

💆 Treatments available:

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue with Mixed Modalities (Dry Cupping, Dry Needling)

Swedish Massage

Pregnancy Massage

⏰ Looking for a specific time instead? Get in touch and I’ll do my best to arrange something for you.

Deep tissue massage in Gloucester and Dursley

03/09/2025

✨ Availability Tomorrow – Thursday 4th September ✨

5pm slot available for a 60-minute treatment at Arnika Therapies , based at the Tashi Centre, Dursley.

Choose from:
💆 Swedish Massage
💪 Deep Tissue
🌿 Deep Tissue with Mixed Modalities

If you’d like to book this slot, you can use the link below or simply send me a private message.

📍 Arnika Therapies - Tashi Centre, Dursley

Deep tissue massage in Gloucester and Dursley

30/08/2025

✨ Availability Next Week ✨

I’ve got a few spaces open for deep tissue massage at The Tashi Centre, Dursley. Sessions can include mixed modalities such as dry needling, cupping, and hot stones.

📅 Available Appointments:

Tuesday 2nd – 11:30am

Thursday 4th – 3:30pm

Friday 5th – 10:30am & 12:00pm

Saturday 6th – 10:00am & 11:30am

💆 Perfect for easing muscle tension, stress, and restoring balance.

👉 Book your slot here: https://arnika-therapies.book.app

📩 Or send me a message if you’d like me to reserve one for you!

Deep tissue massage in Gloucester and Dursley

29/08/2025

✨ Saturday Availability – Tomorrow! ✨

Two last-minute appointment slots have just opened:
⏰ 10:00 AM – 60 minutes
⏰ 12:45 PM – 90 minutes

If you’ve been thinking about booking in some weekend self-care, this is the perfect chance. 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

📩 Message me to secure your spot – they won’t last long!

07/08/2025

Before ➡️ After: Just 10 Minutes!

This client spends 12+ hours a day on his feet, leading to poor circulation, swelling, and visible varicose veins due to blood pooling in the lower limbs. Standing for long periods puts pressure on the veins, making it harder for blood to return to the heart — this causes discoloration, heaviness, and fatigue in the feet.

After just a 5–10 minute targeted massage, you can see the difference: improved color, reduced swelling, and better overall circulation. 💆‍♂️👣

Short, focused treatments like this can bring real, visible relief — especially for people with active or standing jobs.

📍DM to book your session
📸 Client results shared with permission

30/07/2025

📢 Important Announcement

I wanted to let you all know that by the end of October, the place I am currently renting, Tashi Centre, will be closing as the landlords are retiring and selling the business. Sadly, this means I will no longer be based here after that date.

As of now, I don’t have a new location lined up, but I am actively looking for a permanent space. Unfortunately, options in Dursley are limited—so if anyone knows of any potential premises, I’d be very grateful if you could let me know so I can check them out.

In the meantime, we will continue operating as usual until the closing date. I want to thank you all for your support and custom—it truly means so much.

For those with gift vouchers, please make sure to book in within the next three months so I can honour them. I’ll also be contacting voucher holders directly to ensure appointments are arranged.

This is sad news for me, but I believe everything happens for a reason—and I’m hopeful about what’s next. Thank you all again for your ongoing support. ❤️