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Fingers and Thumbs

Currently studying Herbal Medicine.

Qualified in Sports Massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Pregnancy Massage, Equine Sports & Rehab Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Crystal Healing & Quantum Breath Therapy.

10/04/2026

Nature’s reminder this morning 🌿✨

Even in decay, there is growth.
Even in stillness, there is healing.

This beautiful tree stump, quietly supporting new life, mirrors what happens in our own bodies — repair, renewal, and resilience happening beneath the surface every single day.

If you’re feeling a little worn, tired, or “run down”…
remember, your body is always working for you, not against you 💚

Sometimes it just needs a little support, a little rest, and the right kind of care.

🌿 Move gently
🌿 Breathe deeply
🌿 Nourish yourself well

Healing doesn’t have to be rushed — it just has to be supported.

08/04/2026

🌿 Fingers & Thumbs – Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction 🌿

That deep, nagging ache in your lower back or one side of your pelvis…
It might not be your back at all 👇

👉 It could be your SI joint — where your spine meets your pelvis.

💥 Common signs:
• Pain on one side of the lower back
• Pain into the glutes or hips
• Worse when standing, walking, or rolling in bed
• Feels like something is “out” or not quite right

🧠 Causes can include:
• Muscle imbalance or weakness
• Previous injury or strain
• Pregnancy / hormonal changes
• Repetitive movements or uneven loading

💆‍♀️ How I can help:
• Targeted sports massage to release tight muscles
• Gentle mobilisation techniques
• Supporting the surrounding muscles (glutes, hips, core)
• Advice on movement and self-care

🌿 Simple things that can help at home:
• Avoid sitting twisted or slouched
• Keep weight evenly distributed when standing
• Gentle mobility (not aggressive stretching!)
• Heat to relax surrounding muscles

This isn’t something to “push through” —
Left unchecked, it can keep flaring up and affecting how you move day to day.

✨ Get it assessed, get it balanced, and get back to moving properly ✨

Appointments available this week
📍 Ryton | Durham

01/04/2026

🌿 APRIL RESET STARTS NOW 🌿

If your body is still in winter mode… you’re not alone.

Stiff. Sluggish. Achy.
Trying to do more as the weather picks up—but your body’s saying “not yet”… 👀

This is exactly when injuries creep in.

At Fingers & Thumbs, April is about getting you back on track before things become a problem:

💆‍♀️ Loosen tight muscles
🌿 Boost circulation & recovery
🪶 Reset your body and mind

Don’t wait until it hurts properly.

👉 Sort it now. Feel the difference.

📅 Limited appointments available this month
📍 Ryton | Durham University | Team Durham

Message to book or grab your slot before they’re gone

28/03/2026

☀️ Warmer Days, Sore Heels? Let’s Talk Plantar Fascia…

As the weather warms up, we naturally start moving more—longer walks, lighter shoes, more time on our feet 👣

But this is exactly when plantar fascia pain tends to flare up.

That sharp heel pain first thing in the morning…
That ache after a busy day…
That tight, pulling feeling through the sole of your foot…

✨ Why spring catches people out:
• Swapping to flat shoes or sandals
• Sudden increase in activity
• Less support than winter footwear
• Tight calves after a quieter winter

🌿 What helps:
• Stretch your feet before you step out of bed
• Roll your foot on a ball or frozen bottle
• Ease into longer walks—don’t go from 0–10
• Choose supportive footwear where you can
• Keep calves and ankles moving

💚 At Fingers & Thumbs, we treat this every year as the seasons change—often people leave it too long, thinking it’ll “just go away”.

The earlier you deal with it, the quicker it settles.

👉 If heel pain is starting to ni**le, don’t ignore it.
Drop us a message or book in—let’s get you moving comfortably again before summer really kicks in.

27/03/2026

✨ Fingers & Thumbs Friday Reset ✨

As we head into the weekend, it’s time to slow things down, tune back into your body, and give your system a little kindness 🌿

This week I’ve had a lot of clients coming in with digestive discomfort — bloating, sluggishness, that heavy feeling we often ignore. Your body is always communicating… we just don’t always listen.

So today’s gentle focus is on supporting your digestion (and yes — your gallbladder plays a big role in that too).

🥬 Nourish simply
Think light, fresh, and easy to process — greens, whole foods, warm meals over processed quick fixes.

💧 Hydrate properly
Not just a quick cuppa — your body needs water to keep everything moving and flowing.

🌿 Bitter is better
A few bitter foods or herbal teas (like dandelion or peppermint) can gently support bile flow and digestion.

🫶 Hands on, slow down
Even just 5 minutes of mindful touch, breathwork, or a short treatment can calm your nervous system — and when the body relaxes, digestion improves.

⚖️ Balance over restriction
This isn’t about cutting everything out — it’s about giving your body what it actually needs.

If your body has been feeling a bit “off” this week, take this as your sign to reset gently, not punish.

I’ve got a few appointments available next week if you need a proper switch-off and reset 💆‍♀️

Message me to book 🤍

20/03/2026

🌸 Spring Equinox Blessings 🌸
From Fingers & Thumbs Sports Massage & Holistic Therapies

Today marks the Spring Equinox — a moment of perfect balance between light and dark 🌞🌙
From here, the days grow longer, the light returns, and everything begins to gently awaken again.

Just like nature, our bodies are ready to stretch, reset, and renew.
🌿 This is your reminder to:
✨ Release what’s been heavy over winter
✨ Reconnect with your body
✨ Nourish yourself with movement, rest, and hydration
✨ Step forward with intention

Whether it’s easing tired muscles, supporting your lymphatic system, or simply taking a moment to breathe — this season is about coming back to yourself.

🌼 Treatments to support your spring reset:
• Sports Massage
• Reflexology
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Deep Relaxation Treatments

🌱 New season. Fresh energy. Lighter days ahead.

If your body is asking for a reset… listen to it 💚

📩 Message to book
📍 Ryton & Durham locations

16/03/2026

✨ Monday Morning Reset ✨

Spring is definitely starting to show herself now… lighter mornings, longer evenings, and that little bit more energy in the air. 🌱

As the days get longer, our bodies naturally begin to wake up after the slower winter months. It’s the perfect time to gently support your muscles and overall wellbeing.

A few simple reminders for the week ahead:

💧 Hydrate well – muscles and connective tissue work far better when properly hydrated.
🌿 Keep moving – even light stretching or a walk in the sunshine can help circulation and reduce stiffness.
💆‍♀️ Listen to your body – tight shoulders, sore backs, and tired legs often just need a bit of care and attention.
☀️ Enjoy the longer days – a little sunlight can do wonders for mood and recovery.

Spring is all about renewal, movement, and balance… so take a moment this week to look after yourself too.

Kathryn
Fingers & Thumbs Sports Massage & Holistic Therapies

13/03/2026

Behind every treatment at Fingers & Thumbs is a lot of studying, training and continued learning. 🌿

Holistic therapy isn’t something you learn once and stop — the body, nervous system and natural medicine are endlessly complex, and the more we understand them the better we can support healing and wellbeing.

Alongside running my clinic, I continue to study and develop my knowledge in massage, reflexology, holistic health and herbal approaches so I can offer the best possible care to my clients.

Every course, every book and every bit of research ultimately comes back to the same goal — helping people move better, feel better and breathe a little easier.

Thank you to everyone who supports Fingers & Thumbs and allows me to keep growing in this work. 💚

09/03/2026

Mother’s Day reminder…

Flowers die.
Chocolates disappear.
But a massage? That’s remembered forever.

Treat your mam to a Fingers & Thumbs gift voucher and give her something she actually wants — a bit of peace, quiet and someone fixing the knots everyone else caused.

🌿 Sports Massage
🌿 Reflexology
🌿 Relaxation treatments

Message me for Mother’s Day gift vouchers.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💚

Here’s to the women who:

• run businesses
• hold families together
• remember everyone’s appointments
• find lost school shoes
• manage work, life, hormones and stress
• and somehow still function on about 4 hours sleep and a cup of tea.

Meanwhile somewhere there’s a man standing in the kitchen asking where the washing machine is…

Ladies — if your shoulders feel like concrete, your jaw is permanently clenched and your body is running purely on caffeine and determination…

That’s exactly why Fingers & Thumbs exists.

So today’s professional advice:

🌿 drop your shoulders
🌿 breathe
🌿 drink the herbal tea
🌿 book the massage

Because strong women deserve looking after too.

Kathryn 💚
Fingers & Thumbs Sports Massage & Holistic Therapies

07/03/2026

Apologies for the slightly late March post… apparently February stole a few of my brain cells along with the daylight! 🌿

March always feels like the real turning point of the year. The light is coming back, the earth is waking up, and so are our bodies. It’s a great time to reset, release tension that’s built up over winter, and give your nervous system a little breathing space.

Whether it’s sports massage for those tired gym muscles, reflexology to rebalance, or simply an hour to switch off from the chaos of life — your body will thank you for it.

This month I’m focusing on:
🌱 Helping people reset after winter fatigue
🌱 Supporting sleep and nervous system regulation
🌱 Releasing stubborn muscle tension and post-gym aches

And as always… remember to breathe. Your shoulders aren’t meant to live up around your ears.

Kathryn
Fingers & Thumbs 🌿

05/03/2026

📚 World Book Day!

Most people are reading novels today…

Meanwhile at Fingers & Thumbs I’m usually buried in books about muscles, nerves and herbs wondering who designed the human body and why they made the shoulder so complicated.

Still learning, still fascinated, and still trying to stop everyone’s knots one chapter at a time.

Happy World Book Day — give your brain a stretch as well as your body. 😉🌿

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

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