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Clare - CH Massage & Rehab
ISRM Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist
📍Poltimore, near Exeter
⭐️ Sports Massage
⭐ Deep Tissue Massage
⭐ Injury Assessment & Rehab
💆Over 8 years of experience
Helping you on the road to recovery and feeling better

16/12/2025

If you’ve ever felt “fine during the day but sore at night,” this will help

This one’s common.

You go through the day feeling okay…
then get to the evening and everything starts stiffening or aching.

Why?

Because you finally stop.

Your body’s been holding tension, compensating, and working around something all day - and the second you relax, it catches up with you.

A few things that actually help:
• Light movement before bed
• A warm shower
• Some gentle mobility for the area that usually kicks off
• Spending 5 minutes breathing properly (yes, it makes a huge difference)

Little routines add up.

You don’t need a whole rehab plan to feel better - sometimes you just need the right strategy at the right time of day.

👉 Still feeling sore? Drop me a message and we can get you booked in for a massage

14/12/2025

Looking ahead to next year.

As the year starts to wind down, I’ve been thinking about what’s next for CH Massage & Rehab.

Honestly? More of the same. Showing up. Doing the work properly. Helping more people around Poltimore, Exeter and East Devon feel better in their bodies.

My goal’s still simple - keep people moving. Make recovery part of normal life, not something you only think about when pain forces you to stop.

If I can reach more people, help them train, work, and live with less pain…
 I’m doing what I set out to do.

What’s one thing you want to feel better with before the end of the year?

11/12/2025

Shoulder issues that drag on for months… they’re frustrating. They stop you training properly, make simple things feel harder, and honestly? They wear you down a bit.

That’s why I love feedback like this. A mix of hands-on treatment and the right exercises can make such a difference - especially when you want to get back to training pain free instead of tiptoeing around the problem.

It doesn’t need to be complicated. Just a proper plan that actually matches what your shoulder needs.

If you’ve been dealing with a similar shoulder ni**le for a while, drop me a message and we’ll get you back on track.

10/12/2025

“I’ll book in when I’ve got more money.”

Totally understand - life’s expensive right now.

But here’s something to think about… How much is it costing you to stay in pain?

Missed gym sessions. Days you can’t train properly. Sleep that’s been off for weeks. The constant frustration every time it flares up again.

Soft tissue therapy isn’t just another expense. It’s something that helps you keep doing the things you enjoy without pain taking over.

👉 Message “INFO” and I’ll tell you how we can make it work around your goals (and your budget).

08/12/2025

Think your shoulders are tight because you “just need a stretch”? Not always.

If your shoulders always feel tight, here’s the thing - it’s not always because they need stretching.

Sometimes it’s weakness, not tightness.
Sometimes it’s stress.

Sometimes it’s how you sit all day without realising.

Your upper traps and rhomboids might be crying out for help because your pecs are pulling everything forward.

That rounded posture we all fall into - it adds up over time.

So before you book another “neck and shoulder rub,” think about:
1️⃣ How long you’re sat each day
2️⃣ If you actually strengthen the opposite muscles
3️⃣ Whether you’re clenching your jaw (yep, that’s connected too)
4️⃣ How you carry your bag or lift things
5️⃣ When you last gave those muscles proper rest

Tight doesn’t always mean strong. And pain doesn’t always mean “just massage it.”

👉 If this sounds like you, drop a message - we’ll figure out what’s really behind it.

04/12/2025

A good treatment starts before you even get on the table

I always take a bit of time to chat before we start. What’s been going on. What’s sore. What you want out of the session.

It means the treatment is actually tailored to you - not a one-size-fits-all massage.

And afterwards, I’ll always talk through what we did, why it helped, and what you can do between sessions to keep things improving.

When someone tells me the massage was both enjoyable and effective, that’s exactly the balance I aim for.

👉 If you want a treatment that’s properly tailored to your body, drop me a message and I’ll send you my availability.

02/12/2025

“I’ve been to physios and nothing’s worked”

You’ve done the exercises. You’ve tried the stretches. You’ve been handed the sheet and told to “just keep doing it.”

And yet… you’re still in pain.

It’s frustrating. You start to wonder - is this just how your body is now?

But here’s what most people don’t get: If no one’s actually looked at your tissues, worked through them hands-on, understood how you move, live, and train…

Of course it’s not working.

Pain needs context. And sometimes, it needs someone to just listen. Not just hand you a PDF and send you on your way.

This is why I do soft tissue therapy. Because it’s not just about “rehab.” It’s about treating the person, not just the symptom.

If you’re stuck, I get it.
Let’s take a proper look.

01/12/2025

Don’t do this if you want your injury to settle quicker

Don’t wait for it to get “bad enough.”

Everyone does it.
You feel something ni**le and think…
“I’ll give it a week.”
Then another.
Then suddenly you’re limping, avoiding certain movements, or not training at all.

Here’s the truth:
Early tweaks respond fastest.
They settle quicker.
You need less treatment.
You get back to normal sooner.

The longer you leave it, the more your body compensates and the harder it becomes to work out the original cause.

If your body is whispering… listen before it starts shouting.

👉 Unsure if what you’re feeling is worth checking? Message me and I’ll tell you honestly.

30/11/2025

A week of dog walks around the clinic - sunshine, puddles, muddy paws, and a nice excuse to get outside between appointments. 
It’s a good reminder that recovery isn’t just what happens on the massage table.
 Getting outside. Moving. Doing the things you actually enjoy…
 It all helps your body settle, loosen up, and recover quicker.

You don’t need a long hike - even 10 minutes around the block can make a difference.

What’s your version of a “reset” walk?

27/11/2025

Feeling comfortable matters more than people realise

A lot of clients tell me the same thing - they just want to feel relaxed, listened to, and not overwhelmed with complicated advice.

That’s always my approach. Clear explanations. No jargon.
And a space where you actually feel comfortable asking questions.

When someone tells me they feel relaxed in my care, that’s exactly the experience I want people to have when they come to CH Massage & Rehab.

👉 If you want treatment that feels calm, clear and supportive, drop me a message and I’ll send you my availability.

26/11/2025

“I’ll just sort it myself.”

I get it. You’ve Googled it. You’ve watched the videos. You’ve tried the stretches and rolled it out on a ball or foam roller.

And sometimes that helps - for a bit. But if the same pain keeps coming back, that’s your sign it needs more than a quick fix.

DIY recovery only works when you actually know what you’re fixing. That’s where I come in - to figure out the root cause, not just the bit that hurts.

You don’t need to do it all yourself. You just need the right plan for you.

👉 Message “INFO” and I’ll explain how we can get that sorted.

24/11/2025

If you sit all day, this will help your back more than stretching ever will

A lot of people think they’re “tight” because they sit too much.

But tightness isn’t the whole story.

What actually helps?

Movement. Little and often.
Standing up every hour.
A quick walk.
A couple of gentle activation exercises to wake things up again.

Because when a muscle has been switched off all day, stretching it isn’t fixing the problem.
It’s just pulling on something that’s half asleep.

Want your back to feel better?
Get things moving, not just lengthened.

👉 If you’re fed up of feeling stiff at your desk and want proper help getting on top of it, drop me a message and we can get you booked in.

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