Massage and Movement Therapist

07/02/2026

Are you really doing everything you can do to get out of pain?

Don’t be guilted into feeling like this. I work with so many people who really do know what they should be doing.

But the reality is their also having to do a huge amount of “life” - work, kids, shopping, cleaning, running a business, stress, anxiety, poor sleep and much more.

I help my clients find a starting point that works for them. This could be:

- [ ] Face to face session in clinic.
- [ ] Online zoom Foundation Training sessions
- [ ] A home program via an app.
- [ ] A program for them to follow in their gym
- [ ] Breathing exercises.
- [ ] Mobility work.
- [ ] A step target
- [ ] Resources
- [ ] Message support
- [ ] Video calls

It might just be one of these - not all of them. It might even be just two simple movement ideas.

You get the support you need to help you make some changes. One thing, just one thing is better than nothing.

Message me SUPPORT if you want help to start moving more and getting out of pain.

Carol - together we’ve got your back!

05/02/2026

I’ve had injuries and pain. There is always a way of adapting movement and load to help keep you moving.
I’m getting older so my mobility and strength matter to me more and more.
I work with people who’ve never trained - they’ve come to me because of pain and now they’re feeling the strongest and best they’ve felt in years. These are people older than me.
Even if you can’t or don’t want to work with me I really hope you find someone who can help.
Back pain? Shoulder pain? You can start moving. I can help you with confidence to trust your body! Message me START and I will contact you.
Carol - together we’ve got your back!

03/02/2026

I’ve had some pain, I’ve not been sleeping well partly to coming off my HRT and returning menopause symptoms - it really is such a drag - I know movement is going to help me but I really don’t have it in me right now to go to the gym.

Today I got my mat out to use some old Foundation Training movements and found a new one to play with.

Letting myself move but in a way that feels safe and lets me explore what my body is going to let me do felt so good. I could focus on my breath during the movements which helps me reset my nervous system.

You don’t have to push into pain!

The people I coach learn how to trust their backs, develop movement strategies and get back to living life again. You can too. Message me BACK and I will contact you.

Carol - together we’ve got your back!

02/02/2026

Is massage a quick fix for back pain?

No there isn’t any quick fix for back pain and that includes exercise.

Massage helps to reduce pain all be it temporarily. During that time I work with my client to build a plan to help them get moving again whilst their back gets better.

If you have less pain it is much easier to contemplate moving and get life feeling a bit more normal!

Good massage is accompanied by good advice and a good plan!

Carol - together we’ve got your back!

30/01/2026

Opinions from a massage therapist part 2!
When massage isn’t really about the massage! It’s during the appointment where we get to talk about you and your problems and to start looking at where you can make some small wins with your back pain. I want to help you build success away from the massage couch. That’s why movement is a huge part in what I do.
I’ve made a free resource for women struggling with back pain. Comment BACK and I will send it to you.
Carol - together we’ve got your back.

28/01/2026

Perimenopausal and menopausal women sending you love today. Too many messages about not being heard and feeling alone.
Makes my heart heavy. I’ve been there and had the anxiety meds pushed at me.
Take a moment to breathe and calm your nervous system - tomorrow is another day.
Carol - together we’ve got your back.

27/01/2026

Let’s get down to some truths about back pain and women!
If we start focussing on reducing stress levels, whether that’s through appropriate exercise, breath work or meditation it helps to reset your nervous system. This can help your symptoms.
If you’d like to find out more. I’ve made a free guide for menopausal and perimenopausal women to start understanding how these normal changes impact back pain.
Comment or message me BACK and I will send it to you.
Carol - together we’ve got your back.

24/01/2026

Menopause & aches & pains! Back pain can increase during perimenopause and menopause. Rather than thinking of your back as fragile and weak, think of how tough life can be going through these Hormonal changes. More anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue, increased pain sensitivity and lack of movement can all contribute to back pain.
I get the women I support to start moving and introduce resistance training. This is going to give long term support to managing - not only your back - but also anxiety and stress levels. You don’t need your back pain to go away so that you can start exercising.
If you’re not sure what to do about your back pain and would like some help to take that first step to building a movement practice that will improve your strength, mobility and reduce your anxiety along the way either comment MOVEMENT or message me directly and I will get back to you.
Carol - together we’ve got your back.

21/01/2026

If you’re like me and love getting out walking the dog but have found that menopause has brought a slew of aches and pains, particularly back pain.

I’ve got your back. Back pain is complex because there are just so many factors that influence it. Interestingly you don’t really need to have damaged something to get back pain.

But what you do need is a plan and some reassurance to get you going again. I work with women who may not be overly confident in resistance training (that’s ok because it’s just you and me) calm down that nervous system and build things back up whilst they just get more awesome and stronger!

Comment BACK, I will message you back to have a conversation about your situation. Let’s get you moving again and stronger than before.

Carol

20/01/2026

Observations from a massage therapist part 1!
Inflicting a painful massage on someone who is already in a state of stress - perimenopause or menopause - just isn’t a good idea.
Massage should work with the nervous system to encourage relaxation and shouldn’t leave you feeling sore afterwards.
Getting out of pain doesn’t start with inflicting more pain. This is particularly true for sports massage.
For effective sports massage and sensible advice - I’ve got your back. Message me directly for information on appointment times and if you have any questions.
Carol.

02/05/2025

For anyone struggling with fibromyalgia or even understanding what it is. This is a really useful post to read.

27/04/2025

Worrying about back pain?

An extremely detailed guide to back pain science, diagnosis, treatment options.