Lesley Hodgson Clinical Massage & Holistic Therapy

03/06/2025

Often mis-diagnosed as cellulite, obesity or lymphodema, lipoedema is a chronic disease of the adipose tissue and connective tissue. Here are some signs and symptoms:

Common Symptoms and Characteristics of Lipoedema Lipoedema almost exclusively affects women. Women of all ages, sizes and ethnicities may be affected. Individuals may present with all or some of the s...

02/06/2025

Lipoedema is much more common that you’d think and often goes undiagnosed, especially in the early stages. For lots of useful information have a look at Lipoedema UK

01/06/2025

Lipoedema (Lipedema)

Lipoedema is an adipose (fat) tissue disorder and connective tissue disorder, which mainly affects the legs but also the arms, buttocks and abdomen. New information and research surrounding lipoedema is emerging all the time. For a lot of people this condition can be extremely debilitating and can affect all aspects of health; physical, emotional and mental. For many, a diagnosis of Lipoedema can answer many unsolved questions spanning decades of weight/body appearance/pain issues. There are many ways to manage Lipoedema including an anti-inflammatory diet, lymphatic drainage massage, stress reduction, compression and low impact exercise. Deep Oscillation Therapy can also help and here is an article describing the ways in which people have found benefit. If you have, or believe you have Lipoedema and would like to discuss non-surgical treatment options, please get in touch.

Article: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/lipoedema1.shtml

June is Lipoedema Awareness Month and I will be sharing more posts during the month.

10/04/2025

There’s such a lot of useful information in this video, as well as a great explanation of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Dr Bessel van der Kolk and Steven discuss trauma, connection and healing. Well worth a listen 😊

Bessel van der Kolk is Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He is the author of t...

07/04/2025

Hi all. I’m launching a new online-only therapy option with effect from 1st May.

‘Feel Better with EFT Tapping' sessions will take place on Zoom, FaceTime or WhatsApp video. These sessions are designed to help you through anxiety, fears, phobias and trauma-related issues.

See my website for more details and please contact me if you feel this is something you’d like help with 😊

What is EFT? EFT is a branch of Energy Psychology, and is a simple technique that combines tapping on acupressure points on the face and body whilst using focused words. It combines western talking...

07/03/2025

Good morning everyone. Here’s an interesting article about vaccine-induced lymphodema. I can echo many of the observations made in the article. If you are suffering from lymphoedema please get in touch as I can signpost you to some support as well as offer treatment.

“Vaccine-related efficacy and individual issues are personal experiences and opinions, which no doubt will be highly variable. The article, in summary, outlines collective reactions across a broad mix of ages and conditions treated on a one-to-one basis”

Vaccine-Induced Lymphoedema: A Clinical Perspective by Christine Talbot, SRN MLD DLT Lymphoedema, Bowen and Deep Oscillation Practitioner

Vaccine-related efficacy and individual issues are personal experiences and opinions, which no doubt will be highly variable. The article, in summary, outlines collective reactions across a broad mix of ages and conditions treated on a one-to-one basis.

14/01/2025

Thank you so much to Restore Scar Therapy for posting this. If you would like to discuss how Scar Therapy can help you, please get in touch 😊

17/12/2024

To book in for Deep Oscillation therapy please message me. Appointments available for new clients in the new year 😊

18/11/2024

Support and Help

If you are one of the people who has had an adverse reaction to a jab or booster which has affected your health, please know that you are not alone and there is support out there for you.

UKCVFamily, is a Registered Charity 1207178, supporting those adversely affected by Covid-19 Vaccination. We provide support and advocacy ; and are actively raising awareness amongst the British healthcare system, media, and government. Granted core participant status in the UK's Covid-19 Public Inq...

14/11/2024

Scar tissue is less functional than normal tissue. As your body heals after an injury or surgery, scar tissue forms. Scar tissue is fibrotic and less mobile than pre-injury tissue. Adhesions may form, sticking together layers under the skin which can cause, pain, tightness, itching and restriction of movement.

The Restore Scar Therapy method is a gentle, non-invasive physical therapy developed to treat scar tissue, fibrosis and adhesions, using specialist scar massage and fascial release, therapy tools and self-care advice to promote healthy recovery.

How can Scar Therapy help?

- Reduce common symptoms such as pain, sensitivity and itching
- Improve the appearance of scars
- Release tightness and improve mobility
- Support emotional wellbeing by encouraging self-care of scar
- Stimulate and promote natural healing
- Promote functional improvements after surgery or injury

​The Restore Scar Therapy method has been developed by the UK's leading scar therapy teacher and scar specialist, Emma Holly. It is used within the NHS and leading private healthcare providers. A course of treatment is usually recommended, but a single session and self-care advice for you to follow at home can be helpful.

Scar Therapy can be combined with Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage to promote healing and to help reduce swelling, pain and discomfort and this is often recommended by medical professionals following surgery.

Contact me to find out how we can help you with any issues you might be experiencing with scars.

http://www.lesleyhodgson.com/scar-therapymld.html

28/08/2024

This is a wonderful app developed by the Peaceful Heart Network which can be used as emotional First Aid in the event of Stress and Trauma

Carl-Martin Hellberg

04/04/2024

April is C-section awareness month.

Here’s a really useful video about looking after your scar following c-section surgery. I’m a trained Restore Scar Therapy Practitioner and offer treatment and advice. Should you require this, please get in touch.

Scar massage can be very helpful when you have had a c-section birth. If you care for your scar little and often with some gentle scar massage this is a grea...