Darran - Massage Therapy

26/04/2021

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. It's been a while and there have been lots of changes. One exciting change is the return of close contact retail services (massage) from 26th of April! I intend to open again soon of course, just not yet. I'm busy working on adding a new addition or two to my skillset and perhaps other changes.

I want to wish all the massage therapists returning to work the best of luck.

I hope to see you soon and until then, take care and stay safe.

Darran MT

24/12/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.

So, 2020 has certainly been a year of change. I doubt even Mystic Meg could have predicted the events of the year.

I'm sure it is a time for reflection on the past 12 months for some of us. I for one had lots of plans for 2020, both professionally and personally. I am very grateful though that my family are OK and that I still have the same determination to reopen my business and offer treatments again when the time is right.

I am comforted by the saying that it's difficult just now so that we can be together later. Sounds nice doesn't it?

On that note, I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes. Stay safe, stay well, enjoy your Christmas at the dinner table and I'll see you next year on the massage table.

Take care,

Darran MT

09/06/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.

I just wanted to reach out and update you on the current situation with my business reopening. There have been suggestions that massage treatments could resume between July and August with new measures taken for the safety of clients and therapist.

Being a qualified nurse, I have my own thoughts on this. After the government gives the OK for treatments to resume, I will only reopen when I am confident I can ensure the safety of my clients, myself and my family.

I love being a massage therapist. Even while gaining my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, I knew I would some day train as a massage therapist. I miss my clients especially during these past months when positive touch is such a basic human need but I'll hopefully see you all soon.

So bottom line is I'm not sure when exactly I will be opening my doors to clients again but I will, bigger and better than before. I'm always here for any questions or advice on those aches and pains and to those who have reached out to me, I'm glad I could help from a distance.

Stay safe and take care,

Darran MT

05/05/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.

As a massage therapist I advise my clients to take time out for themselves, practice mindfulness, schedule a massage to help them relax and improve low moods and anxiety. I of course cannot provide massage right now but it is important to check-in with your emotional and mental well-being. If you are feeling low, anxious or depressed there are organisations who can help.

One such organisation is https://breathingspace.scot/. If you feel low, anxious and/or depressed and these feelings are impacting your daily life, don't suffer in silence. These are your feelings, they are valid and there is help available.

Stay at home if possible, stay safe and take care.

Darran MT

Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

07/04/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. Life has changed over the past few weeks for sure. While we are staying at home were possible, why not use the internet to try something new. There are plenty of online courses (lots are free) for you to learn new skills, online exercise classes, music lessons, comedy classes, the list goes on! Also, I found this action for happiness calendar that I act on each day. They seem like obvious actions but it's a little bit of positivity during this strange time. Today's action is particularly strong; share what you are feeling and be willing to ask for help. We are all in this together, lets not forget that.

Anyway, I may not be able to take appointments but I am still here. So if you have any questions about your aches and pains that I am qualified to answer of course, feel free to send me a message.

Stay safe, stay at home if possible and take care.

Darran MT

20/03/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. In line with current guidance I will not be taking any bookings until further notice. As a massage therapist I have a duty of care to safeguard the health of my clients but also that of my family and myself so this was not a difficult decision - it was the right decision. I'll see you on the other side of this. Until then, stay safe, take care of yourself and each other.

Darran MT

03/03/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.

I'll just leave this here with a little reminder, sports massage is not just for athletes.

18/02/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well.

My last few posts have been focused on the relaxation aspect of massage and rightly so. If you've never experienced a professional relaxing massage then you are missing out. Massage is not just about the relaxation though. I also offer Remedial & Sports massage which is great for sorting out those muscular aches and pains as well as decreasing muscular tension and increasing range of movement. Remedial & Sports massage is not exclusively for those who participate in sporting activities as we all use our muscles constantly and therefore are all prone to the above issues. So whether you require a relaxing treatment (Swedish/DT) or something more focused (Remedial & Sports) get in touch to make an appointment or discuss the treatment best suited to you!

Darran MT

04/02/2020

For some people massage is about indulgence but when you see what relaxation can do, suddenly massage makes more sense. Isn't it about time you experienced that relaxation?

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Massage is not about indulgence; it is about taking care of yourself. Relaxation enhances healing, both physically and emotionally. Taking time to settle into your body, to breathe deeply, and to lower your level of stress should be part of preventive health care for all of us.

21/01/2020

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. So yesterday, aka Blue Monday, was the most depressing day of the year apparently! This ties in nicely with some of the benefits of massage. These include a reduction in pain, stress and anxiety as well as fulfilling that basic human need for touch and nurturing. It also helps to create the "feel good" factor and relaxation. Lets be honest, it can feel like Blue Monday any day of any week so why not help beat those blues and book a massage from me, a qualified and insured massage therapist. Take care everyone.

Darran MT

07/01/2020

Happy New Year everyone. Hopefully those resolutions are going well. Whether you are a new year, new me person or not, why not include massage in your routine? Massage can not only reduce stress and anxiety but also muscular aches and pains. I currently offer Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports and Remedial massage and happy to discuss your needs to determine the right treatment for you. Have a look at the picture below for a glimpse at my treatment room and please feel free to get in touch with any questions or to make an appointment.

Darran MT