Sally Allen Remedial Massage & Bodywork

17/12/2023

Well that’s all folks - end of an era post coming up…..

After 20+ years I have decided it’s time to pack away my couch. I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved during this time - it feels a world away from the extremely basic massage course I completed back in 2001 which started me on this fascinating journey!

Thank you so much for all your good wishes, cards and gifts - I really appreciate it. But most of all thank you for placing your trust in me and for sticking with me through challenging times - including a ruptured Achilles, broken wrist, and of course Covid! It’s been a pleasure and a privilege, and I'm really grateful for your support over the years.

Very best wishes for 2024 and beyond - stay well, and keep those bodies moving!

13/01/2023

If you’re beginning to feel yourself stiffening up now you’re back at your desk why not try incorporating some of these simple exercises into your day...... Have fun & keep moving!

Hunching over screens takes a toll. Movement researchers say you can prevent pain from accumulating by taking quick breaks for movement. Here are 5 exercises to try that take a minute or less.

23/12/2022

Thank you for your support and loyalty over the past year. Wishing you all a lovely festive season and all the very best for a healthy, happy 2023!

14/12/2022

Love this - keep those hips moving folks!

10/12/2022

A really useful infographic created by the lovely Emma Holly at Restore Scar Therapy

11/11/2022

Something a bit different today - swapped my human clients for four-legged ones and took part in an introductory day learning some Emmett Techniques for dogs! Jack enjoyed all the attention and interacting with the other dogs but is fast asleep now after all the excitement!

19/10/2022

Sharing in case this is of interest to anyone - the basic package gives free access to expert talks, free downloads, and techniques to try at home. I'll be binge watching that week!!

Reduce your pain from within & unlock your most vibrant health! Presenting: FASCIA Your KEY to a pain-free & healthy life. Join Shivan Sarna & Kelly Kennedy to learn about this incredible “system of systems” in the body.

02/09/2022

I'm the 1st to admit that self-care has been w-a-a-a-a-y too far down my priority list recently for various reasons. Definitely time to hit 'Reset'.......!

30/08/2022

How very true - and very weird…..!

In his recent book, ‘Exercised’, Prof. Daniel Lieberman explores the reasons why we had to invent the idea of exercise.

Exercise is not a natural instinct, it is a privilege of the Westernised, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, and ‘Democratic’ societies.

We ‘exercise’ to compensate for our lack of movement during the working day. And, despite knowing it’ll be good for us, most of us feel that reluctance to go to the gym.

The images are from a French book printed in the late 1800’s and shows early versions of exercise machines - there’s one for sawing, for planing, and, my favourite, one for digging (bottom right). Each of them just replacements for movement that we would do if we still ‘worked’.

Will the next round of ‘functional equipment’ have a vacuuming option, a bag carry, or a window cleaning reach for working those lats?

Why should we go somewhere special when we could just be doing more movement in our daily lives?

Think about it.
What are your solutions to getting more movement in your day?

22/07/2022

Following on from the workshop I did last November, I've been deepening my understanding around treating scars. Did you know that massage can help integrate scar tissue to improve both the appearance and functionality of scars? Early results have been really encouraging, with even relatively mature scars responding well to treatment.

21/07/2022

A little reminder in case this affects any clients......