Fingers and Thumbs Massage

23/01/2026

Is your self-care really getting to the heart of the matter?

We often think of self-care as a walk, a yoga class, or a quiet moment to ourselves - all valuable in their own way. But what if true self-care goes deeper than what we do… and into how we listen to the body?

This blog hasn’t aged, so read as Jan, Body In Harmony Training Principal, explores Body (and Fascial) Unwinding - a gentle, powerful way of allowing the body to release long-held tension, patterns, and even emotions, without forcing or controlling movement. When given space and attention, the body has an extraordinary ability to self-heal.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, or disconnected, this may offer a very different way to unwind, reconnect, and start your day with ease.

Read the full blog and explore a simple unwinding practice - https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/blog/allowing-the-body-to-unwind-and-let-go.

15/01/2026

Adhesions may develop from a scar. In fact, they often do. Not all of them will have this straitjacketing, strangling effect on internal structures such as organs, blood or lymph vessels, or nerves, but some do.

So if you are wondering why, since the surgery, you have discomfort or pain, or you cannot move as well, or your breathing or bladder function, for example, don’t seem to be as good as they used to be, don’t just write it off as inevitable. It’s what is happening underneath a scar that needs to be considered, not how good it looks on top.

Take a look at this blog written by our Principal, Jan Trewartha, on the risks of abdominal scarring and learn more about adhesions. https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/blog/what-are-the-risks-of-abdominal-surgery

28/12/2025

“Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes

Annie Ovenden (b.1945) - The Barn at Nighttime.

28/12/2025

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“I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals.”
Brigitte Bardot

Remembering the beautiful soul that was Brigitte Bardot, or B.B. as she was often referred to. B.B. retired from acting at the age of 38, and devoted herself to her beloved animals. She was also an animal rights activist living a life that was true to her beliefs, 1934 - 2025 aged 91 years 😻🐕🐈🐎🦌🦉🐕🐈‍⬛❤️❤️❤️

26/12/2025

Why don't we teach Sharon Wheeler's ScarWork online?

Because when we teach online, our Principal, Jan Trewartha, can't put her hands on a student's hands and feel what they feel, and thus validate those sensations. She can't guide the students, through micromovements and feedback, until they are confident they understand what is happening in the body.

Online is fine for teaching some skills but not for this critically hands-on work where Jan is focusing on developing sensitivity and skill.

You can learn more about our forthcoming in-person training courses on our website - just visit https://www.bodyinharmony.org.uk/fascia-training-courses/sharon-wheelers-scarwork-course

17/12/2025

This work is so transformative and very very gentle! It’s what make is so important, the body is still holding the trauma that caused the Scar. Doesn’t need more trauma breaking down the tissue.🫶🏽🤗

04/12/2025

02/12/2025

2026 Baby Massage Courses now open🥳 DM for more information.
https://www.fingersandthumbsmassage.com/baby-massage-classes/

28/11/2025

We often forget all about our feet, hanging around there on the end of our legs, but we’d be lost without them!

Our Principal, Jan Trewartha, wrote a blog all about the feet and how best to look after them, which you can read a snippet of below.

Jan writes:

"Because of the full connectivity of the fascia (a connective tissue of the body), what happens in the feet is directly translated elsewhere in the body – and vice versa. Therefore, you can work on your back or even your shoulder pain by looking after your feet... and vice versa!

I often use a small ball to help my feet. If I have worn less than ideal shoes or had my feet encased in shoes all day, then I sit and roll my feet with a ball at the end of the evening. I avoid high heels these days, and also any shoes (flipflops, backless sandals, etc.) that require me to grip them with my toes just to keep them on, because this contracts the plantar fascia under the base of the foot and causes problems in the Achilles tendon, feeding up into the legs and the rest of the body.

I’ve pictured (above) a make of ball that is really useful: the Melt set of balls with exercises (MELT Method ). Sometimes I just roll one around under my feet (or under my shoulders or other tense areas), and sometimes I work with the exercises provided – it depends on my mood! You can use other soft to medium density balls - fascia responds best to the light rather than the heavy approach and you definitely shouldn't hurt yourself doing this.

So, consider introducing your feet to this new tool; go very gently at first and work in gradually – pain is not conducive to relaxing your feet but will tense you up instead. The light touch approach is just as effective as digging deeply into the muscles, if not more so; more and more research is being done to demonstrate this."

Are your feet having a 'ball' or could you do more to ensure their comfort and health? How about your clients, are you seeing cases where the feet are causing problems in other areas of the body? Let us know in the comments.

14/11/2025

Pushing to night wean too soon and get baby sleeping through the night early can lead to low milk supply even when it happens naturally.

It won't always be an issue but it can be, particularly if it happens with a very young baby.

Nursing at night helps protect a robust milk supply.

Night weaning is fine if your little one and you are both ready for it. You DO need your sleep and so does your child. If you want our checklist on night weaning readiness to safely night wean, let us know in the comments and we'll hook you up.

13/11/2025

**Our first competition!**

If you can answer five questions correctly you will be entered into a draw for a chance of winning £50 to spend at South Bookham SPACE. We have even given you an idea as to where the answers can be found.

What can £50 get you at SPACE I hear you ask? There are so many options you will be spoilt for choice! For example:
- just over 3 hours of hall hire for birthday parties ... or
- some baby massage classes (Fingers and Thumbs Massage) ... or
- some pilates classes (Pilates with Becca, Principle 6 Pilates, Pilates with Sasha, &Co) ... or
- some french classes (NB Tuition) ... or
- some yoga classes ( with Jo) ...or
- some dance classes (tap and musical theatre with JD's Dance, or ballroom with Dance SCool) ... or
- some keep fit sessions (PT with Saunders, Total Bootcamps Surrey, My Body Rocks Bookham) ... or
- some wellbeing sessions (TRE-Surrey)

All you have to do is answer five questions and submit your answers before 23:59 on Sunday 23rd November 2025, using the information on the sheet. One entry per FB account. All other information is on the sheet. The voucher lasts until 31st December 2026, so you have just over a year to redeem it. Good luck everyone!

20/10/2025