Active Therapy

29/04/2026

Someone has left their scarf in the clinic waiting room but I’m not sure who - if you are missing a scarf and have been here in last couple of weeks then it is here

17/01/2026

Online booking is now back up and running. Had a problem with it not working last week so apologies if you tried to book but couldn’t.

24/11/2025

Anyone wanting to understand more about why movement in the body is so crucial, what fascia is, and how it holds us together and gives us our tensile strength; should read this guardian article. It might make you rethink massages, stretching, foam rolling and the sports and training you do.
It might help you understand more about your ‘muscle’ pain and chronic pain and why it never seems to get better.
It also might help you understand more about your body and why and when manual therapy treatments can be beneficial.

Our muscles, bones and organs are held together by a network of tissue that influences our every move. Is there a way we can use it to our advantage?

02/11/2025

I am now a Fellow of the International Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine

https://iaomm.org.uk/

31/10/2025

I’ve managed to keep my prices down for as long as possible through this time of inflation.
Because of this the time has come to need to increase my charges.
All 1hr treatment appointments will increase to £70 when booked from 1st November 2025 onwards.
Phlebotomy appointments will increase to £40 when booked from 1st November 2025 onwards.

12/10/2025

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04/10/2025

***FOR SALE***
Plinth medical couch for sale model 503
Manual hydraulic.
Would need to be collected unless local
Just been re-covered with medical grade anti-microbial covering.
Excellent condition, does have the breathing hole filler cushion.
£750 (cost approx £1300 new)
PM if you want more details or have any questions

21/09/2025

Watch the full movie here: https://youtu.be/3uK92zS8qq8 Learn more about Fascia at https://fasciaguide.com/ Support The Fascia Guide by making a donation at https://fasciaguide.com/donate/

11/06/2025

Road from dumfries to lochmaben is closed again today so will need to follow diversion or find alternative route if you have an appointment today
Sorry for short notice I have only just found out about it

12/05/2025

The road from dumfries to lochmaben is closed between 9-5 for next 3 days so please allow extra time to get to your appointments