Cornish Massage & Wellbeing

21/01/2026

Case Study Participants Needed

I’m looking for case study participants for a rehab-focused treatment block.

This includes:
• 1 × 90-minute session (consultation, assessment, and rehab exercises)
• 3 × 60-minute rehab sessions

Each session will be based on the pain condition you present with and fully tailored to you.

Important:
• Participants must be prepared to complete rehab exercise homework between sessions
• The final session will include a written feedback form, with feedback welcomed throughout the process
• Session dates will be mutually agreed upfront
• Payment is required in full upfront

Cost: £150 for the full block
(Full price for the same block: £255)

To enquire, please feel free to message me directly.

16/01/2026

When stretching isn’t enough, it’s often because the body needs more than one solution.

Mobility, strength, hands-on work and nervous system support all play a role. Stretching can improve range, but if the nervous system doesn’t feel safe, the body will keep holding on — no matter how flexible you try to make it.

A combined approach looks at the whole picture: muscles, fascia, movement and how your system responds to stress and load.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We’ll hold your hand through the process, supporting your body every step of the way so change feels safe, sustainable, and lasting.

12/01/2026

Protection vs Pain – stress, the nervous system, and how massage helps

Pain is often a protective response, not a sign of damage — and stress plays a powerful role in this.

When life stress, emotional load, poor sleep, or prolonged pressure are present, the nervous system can remain on high alert. This heightened state increases sensitivity, muscle guarding, and restriction, making pain feel louder and more persistent. The body isn’t failing — it’s protecting.

Clinical massage helps by reducing stress on the nervous system.
Through calm, supportive, and clinically informed touch, massage can:

Lower stress-driven nervous system arousal

Reduce protective muscle tension and guarding

Support the shift from “fight or flight” into rest and repair

Improve body awareness and movement confidence

Help pain ease as the need for protection reduces

On a personal note:
Over the last 18 months, I’ve gone through a huge life transformation, with my stress levels heightened on a daily basis. I experienced firsthand how this directly affected my body — increased pain, restrictions, and a sense of being constantly on edge. It reinforced what I see in clinic every day: when stress is high, the body protects harder. Supporting the nervous system isn’t a luxury — it’s essential.

At Cornish Massage & Wellbeing, clinical massage is guided by assessment, the Jing Method™, and a biopsychosocial approach — recognising that stress, emotions, and physical symptoms are deeply connected.

Pain isn’t just physical.
And relief doesn’t come from force — it comes from safety, support, and understanding.

09/01/2026

Pain doesn’t always equal damage.

Pain is information, not a diagnosis.
Our bodies are intelligent, and pain is often a signal from the nervous system rather than a sign that something is “broken.” Stress, overload, past injury, poor sleep, and emotional factors can all turn the volume up on pain — even when tissues are safe.

Sometimes pain is simply a sensitised system trying to protect you.
With the right support, education, and hands-on care, the body can feel safer, calmer, and more capable again — helping you move with confidence instead of fear.

08/01/2026

First evening at Dragonfly Wellbeing Centre, Plymouth. Just a few tweaks needed to my setup and a couple more bits to bring over, but the room itself is looking lovely.

05/01/2026

Start the new year feeling more connected to your body by giving it the care and attention it deserves. Massage is a powerful way to slow down, tune in, and ease everyday aches and pains, helping to release built-up tension and restore comfort. Whether you’re dealing with stiffness, sore muscles, or ongoing niggles, regular massage can support better movement, deeper relaxation, and a stronger mind–body connection as the year unfolds.

At Cornish Massage & Wellbeing, treatments are guided by the biopsychosocial model — recognising that pain and tension are influenced not just by the body, but also by stress, lifestyle, emotions, and daily demands. By considering the whole person, not just the symptoms, massage becomes more effective, supportive, and tailored to what you truly need.

📅Book in via the website www.cornish-massage.co.uk

17/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄

Thank you for all your support during what’s been a real rollercoaster of a year — it truly means so much.

Huge thanks to RogueDebby CIC for believing in me and for their amazing creative support (roguedebby.co.uk)

Big thanks to the Jing Advanced Massage community, Abi from A H Business Services (ahbusiness.co.uk), and to my wonderful family for their unwavering support.

Thank you for being part of this chapter.

02/12/2025

✨ Now Taking Bookings! ✨

I’m excited to welcome you to our new treatment space at Dragonfly Wellbeing Center, available every Thursday from January 2026.

As an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist using the Jing Method™, I offer evidence-based, outcome-focused treatments informed by pain science and the latest research. My approach supports those experiencing:

🌟 Conditions I Can Help With:
• Chronic pain
• Neck & shoulder tension
• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Hip or pelvic pain
• Knee and leg pain
• Frozen shoulder / rotator cuff issues
• Headaches & migraines
• TMJ/jaw tension
• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
• Muscle strains & soft tissue injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic fatigue–related muscular pain
• Stress-related tension
• Limited range of motion
• Post-surgery muscular tightness (non-acute phase)

My treatments aim to:

Reduce tension and muscular discomfort
Improve mobility and posture
Restore balance, energy, and ease
Support recovery and long-term wellbeing

💆‍♀️ Free parking nearby
📩 Book your appointment: www.cornish-massage.co.uk

21/11/2025

You become a reflection of the people you surround yourself with — and once again, I’ve been lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing people. Being on the teaching side of the course has been such an incredible experience, watching the growth in the students and in my peers on the Teaching One-to-One programme.

This week has been full-on in the best way: diving into leg, knee and foot modules, an epic 80’s aerobic themed sports day, mock assessments (which they absolutely smashed!), and finishing with the forearm, wrist and hand module.

So grateful to have found my tribe with Jing Advanced Massage Institute.

15/11/2025

I love seeing massage therapy finally getting the recognition it deserves! 💆‍♀️
This article explains so well how regular treatments can make a real difference to pain, stress, sleep and overall wellbeing.
Worth a read 👇

While they can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how they affect physical and mental health

01/10/2025

✨ Happier, healthier teams = stronger businesses ✨

We’ve spent 10 years delivering award-winning clinical massage — and now we’re helping companies bring that same care into the workplace

Our corporate wellbeing services help:

Reduce stress fatigue
Keep staff fit for work
Boost morale focus

From on-site wellbeing days to regular support programs, we make it easy for businesses to invest in their people.

Want to give your team the support they deserve? Let’s chat!

15/09/2025

✨ New Treatment Alert – TMJ Massage ✨

Do you suffer from:
😣 Jaw pain or clicking
😣 Headaches or migraines
😣 Clenching or grinding your teeth
😣 Earaches, dizziness, or ringing in the ears
😣 Neck, face, or shoulder tension

You may be experiencing TMJ Disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) – and I now offer a specialised treatment designed to help.

👐 TMJ Massage works by gently releasing the muscles around the jaw, neck, and shoulders, helping to:
✅ Reduce pain & tension
✅ Improve jaw movement
✅ Ease headaches & facial pain
✅ Support better sleep and relaxation

📅 Book in now via the booking system – link in bio!
Take the pressure off your jaw and feel the difference.