Wellness Therapies

27/03/2026

This visual explains what I’ve been talking about a lot with my clients lately.

Why I address fascia in both my Remedial Massage and Lymphatic Drainage treatments.

Fascia is like a full body “skin suit” that wraps around everything.

If it becomes tight or restricted, it can:
• pull on muscles
• limit movement
• create that constant feeling of tightness that doesn’t fully go away

Almost like wearing something that’s just a bit too tight — your body can move, but not freely.

Lymph flow relies on space and movement.
If fascia is restricted:
• fluid can’t move as efficiently
• the body can feel heavy, puffy or sluggish

That’s why I don’t just focus on muscles.
I also work with fascia using myofascial release and cupping, alongside lymphatic techniques, to help the body move and drain more freely.

Booking link in Bio or head to
Www.wellness-therapies.com to make a booking.

11/02/2026

I often see people with muscular pain trying to strengthen a muscle that’s still restricted, overactive, or guarding.

Release first. Strengthen second.

When we work into those restricted areas, we increase blood flow and oxygen to the tissue, helping reduce pain, improve mobility, and support healing. At the same time, we’re calming protective muscle guarding and helping your nervous system feel safe to move that part of the body fully again.

If you’re in pain, recovering from injury, or starting physio, remedial massage can make the whole process smoother and more effective.

If you’re ready to feel more confident and comfortable in your body again, book your appointment, and let’s start your recovery properly.

31/12/2025

It's been an incredibly busy Christmas at Wellness Therapies with a lovely road trip to Scotland squeezed in between.

Thank you so much to all my new clients at Ponteland & Darras and other local businesses, for supporting me this year. Moving the location of your business is not for the faint-hearted, but it really couldn't have gone any better.

Thanks also to my clients who have followed and made the journey to Pont from all over, and those who have supported me from the start. You know who you are!

I'm back open on the 6th of January with availability starting from the 8th. There's no better time to book either of my treatments!

If you're heading back to the gym after a week or two of no exercise (guilty!🙋‍♀️) then a good sports massage will help get those muscles and joints mobile again, preventing cramps, lessening the chance of injury, and aiding recovery.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage is also amazing if you've over-indulged (also guilty🙋‍♀️). The digestive system holds an abundance of lymphatic capillaries that absorb dietary fats and support immune health. MLD massage can get things moving again and ease any bloating.

Wishing you all the happiest of new years and look ing forward to seeing you all in 2026.

Donna x

24/12/2025

Hope you all have a magical day ✨️

10/12/2025

Why not gift your loved one a massage or manual Lymphatic drainage massage this Christmas.

I sell gift card with envelopes or you can head to my website for an online voucher.

06/12/2025

So good to actually have a Christmas party this year. If you're a self employed one women band its usually a lonely time.

Best move I ever made moving in with

04/12/2025

27/11/2025

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27/11/2025

Here are my open hours for Massage and Lymphatic Drainage over the holidays.

My last day before xmas is the 19th December and appointments for that week are filling up fast.

If you want some me-time or are feeling some muscular pain or tension, then why not book a treatment with me on the 29th, 30th or 31st(am) December?

Or perhaps you would like a head start on some new year detoxing with a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage.

Don't forget I also have gift vouchers available in card form or online.

20/11/2025

I had a client tell me this week that a previous MLD treatment had involved a body brush for most of the hour, so I thought I would be late to the party and get on this propaganda trend.

Yes, body brushing is awesome for maintenance, but we can all do that at home by ourselves. What you're paying for in a clinic or salon are bespoke targeted treatments done by a professional with advanced anatomy knowledge. After studying the lymphatic system, I can't see how effective and results-driven MLD can be done without the involvement of the human hand.

Here's some useful info to explain MLD in a bit more detail:

-Working on one area of the body at first is a pointless exercise. To drain an area properly, we first need to create space in the whole system. Otherwise, the fluid has nowhere to go.

-Weight loss is possible after a treatment, but this is water weight, not fat loss. The results we get depend on how your lymphatic system is performing at that time and also the clients lifestyle.

-The Lymphatic System does not care what technique you use, be it the Brazilian or Vodder method (I use both depending on client needs). This is why I don't use tools or machines other than dry cupping. I'm sure some will be an added bonus or have other benefits for the body, so I'm certainly not discounting them.

-Post-operative MLD is amazing and, in my opinion, essential for speed and efficacy in the healing process after surgery. However, physically squeezing fluid from incisions with pressure or force is something no massage therapist is qualified to do.

- if your MLD treatment starts with you lying face down or painfully deep pressure, you've just had a Sports Massage and not MLD.