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Trayah - MLD, Lymphoedema & Physical Therapy MLD, Lymphoedema/Lipoedema Management & assessment-based Physical Therapy (Remedial) I look forward to welcoming you!

I specialise in the management of Lymphoedema and Lipoedema from diagnosis to treatment planning, liaising with your GP with your consent. This includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Simple Lymphatic Drainage, skin care, compression garments (including measuring), bandaging, K-taping, LLLT (Low Level Light Therapy) and exercise prescription. I also specialise in MLD for pre and post cosmetic su

rgery and a range of other conditions including fibromyalgia. LLLT is also used to promote the reduction of inflammation and scar healing. I am a member of MLD UK so you can rest assured I have advanced qualifications and insurance. I am a fully qualified professional Physical Therapist specialising in musculoskeletal, assessment-based Remedial Massage. I support a range of conditions and aches/pains including injury management - no matter how that injury was acquired. All clients can be assured of receiving respect, kindness and an ear to listen as part of the therapeutic physical journey to wellness. This is of the utmost importance to me.

​I am fully insured, licensed with Worcestershire Council, First Aid and CPR and am exceptionally COVID safe. I am also on a register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. The Accredited Registers quality mark gives extra peace of mind for anyone looking for a complementary healthcare therapist, letting them know that anyone who holds the mark is committed to high standards.’ I am on the BLS and MLD UK register and a member of LSN.

Today is International Self Care Day. What will you do today to self care?💛 Breathe deeply?💛 Move your body?💛 Listen to ...
24/07/2025

Today is International Self Care Day. What will you do today to self care?

💛 Breathe deeply?
💛 Move your body?
💛 Listen to music or a podcast?
💛 Sit in peace with a drink and savour the moment?
💛 Fuss you pet?
💛 Say no to something you don't want to do?
💛 Call someone you love?
💛 Start putting in place boundaries?
💛 Meditate?
💛 Drink water?
💛 Start focussing on nutrition?
💛 Have a nap?
💛 Mentally run through everything you're grateful for?

These are just ideas, but self care is so important. If we let our batteries drain we're no good to ourselves or others. So much chronic health comes from stress. You are worthy and it's okay to put yourself first. IT IS NOT BEING SELFISH!

Have a beautiful day my friends. Feel free to let me know what you do for your self care - it may help others!

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And this is why myofascial massage and MLD as performed at Trayah is so important for everyone! It releases stuck lymph,...
24/07/2025

And this is why myofascial massage and MLD as performed at Trayah is so important for everyone! It releases stuck lymph, emotions and trauma held by the body! Finally great to see increased awareness of what we, as therapists, knew already!

🌌 The Secret Symphony Between Your Fascia, Emotions, and Lymphatic Flow 🎻

What if your body’s emotional memory wasn’t just stored in your brain — but in your fascia?

Welcome to a revolutionary understanding of how your connective tissue, your feelings, and your fluid flow are in a constant, beautiful dance — and how healing your lymphatic system might just help you heal your heart.

💡 Fascia: The Body’s Hidden Conductor

Fascia is a web-like connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ. It holds the structure of your body — but it does much more than that.

According to research from Harvard Medical School and the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, fascia has mechanosensory and emotional memory capabilities. Yes — your fascia feels.

When trauma, stress, or suppressed emotion occur, fascia can tighten, harden, and hold. This causes stagnation not only in muscles or joints — but in your lymphatic flow.

💧 Stagnant Emotions = Stagnant Lymph

The lymphatic system relies on the mobility of fascia and muscle contraction to move lymph. If your fascia is restricted from old trauma, surgery, or chronic emotional stress, your lymph slows down, detox backs up, and inflammation can quietly rise.

Imagine unresolved grief from years ago living not just in your heart — but in your hips, chest, and even your gut fascia, causing chronic puffiness, digestive issues, and fatigue.

🧠 The Vagus Nerve Connection

Your vagus nerve, the major highway between brain and body, winds through fascia-rich territories. Emotional restriction in fascial areas — particularly the neck, chest, and diaphragm — can impair vagus function, leading to:
• Anxiety
• Gut imbalances
• Poor sleep
• Lymphatic congestion in the head and neck

When you release fascial tension through manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), myofascial release, breathwork, and somatic therapy, you stimulate both lymphatic movement and emotional processing. This is where true detoxification happens — physically and emotionally.

🌿 The Body Remembers — But It Can Also Release

Fascial and lymphatic therapies are now being recognized not just as physical tools, but as emotional release mechanisms.

One 2022 study in Frontiers in Psychology noted that manual body therapies, particularly fascial and lymphatic work, can unlock “stored emotional pain” and “activate parasympathetic (healing) response.”

🌀 So what does this mean for healing?

If you’re feeling stuck emotionally, tired physically, or puffy and inflamed — the issue might not be just in your gut or your hormones.

It may be in the fascia that hasn’t felt safe enough to let go.

💎 Practical Tips to Support the Fascia-Emotion-Lymph Axis:
1. Dry Brushing – stimulates fascia and superficial lymph capillaries.
2. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) – softens tight fascia, moves trapped toxins and emotions.
3. Diaphragmatic Breathing – releases the solar plexus and vagus nerve.
4. Myofascial Self-Release – foam rolling with mindfulness.
5. Castor Oil Packs – soften adhesions and release stored trauma.
6. Movement with Emotion – dance, stretch, or cry as you move lymphatically.
7. Somatic Therapy – consider working with trauma-informed practitioners who understand the body-emotion connection.

✨ Final Thought:

You are not “too sensitive.”
Your body just speaks the language of truth — and it speaks it through your fascia and lymph.
Listen, release, and watch the healing ripple through your whole being.

📚 References:
• Schleip, R. (2022). Fascial plasticity – A new neurobiological explanation. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies.
• Porges, S. W. (2021). Polyvagal theory: The transformative power of feeling safe. Norton & Company.
• Harvard Health Publishing. Fascia: The connective tissue that supports our body.
• Frontiers in Psychology (2022). Manual therapies and emotional processing: A somatic-emotional feedback loop.

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23/07/2025

Join our new, FREE 12-week online lifestyle programme.

Led by a qualified nutritionist, each weekly session is packed with expert advice and practical tips.

This programme is completely free and will help those who are looking to lose weight, feel more energetic, or simply develop healthier habits.

From tackling snacking and portion sizes to understanding fats and sugar, the programme provides the tools and motivation to help people feel their best inside and out.

The course features culturally appropriate recipes and tailored dietary advice. Qualified experts provide nutrition and exercise support which is appropriate for patients with a variety of health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes.

To sign up visit www.healthyworcestershire.org.uk or call 0800 772 0307.

23/07/2025
Very interesting - the guidelines and standards of care in the USA regarding the assessment and management of Lipoedema....
22/07/2025

Very interesting - the guidelines and standards of care in the USA regarding the assessment and management of Lipoedema. Section 3 and 5 are particularly interesting as they recommend MLD as ONE of the treatments for Lipoedema and also recommend MLD post surgery.

This flies in the face of some current NHS departments stating there's no evidence for MLD and people shouldn't bother with it.

Lipedema is a loose connective tissue disease predominantly in women identified by increased nodular and fibrotic adipose tissue on the buttocks, hips and limbs that develops at times of hormone, weight and shape change including puberty, pregnancy, ...

If only there were others in addition to Dr. Amir Khan shouting about this 😡😞
22/07/2025

If only there were others in addition to Dr. Amir Khan shouting about this 😡😞

Due to my technological idiocy (🤣) here's the link to get £10 off your first order with TLC. Great compression leggings ...
22/07/2025

Due to my technological idiocy (🤣) here's the link to get £10 off your first order with TLC. Great compression leggings especially for those with Lipoedema.

We are TLC: Established in 1984, offering top activewear and shapewear for all sizes. Explore our high-quality leggings, tops, bottoms, and more.

19/07/2025
I have seen several of Dr. Jorjani patients and his work, aftercare and support is phenomenal. He is an artist and he ca...
19/07/2025

I have seen several of Dr. Jorjani patients and his work, aftercare and support is phenomenal. He is an artist and he cares about his patients.

If anyone is thinking about ordering TLC leggings, I can confirm their extra strong compression leggings are fab! Not me...
19/07/2025

If anyone is thinking about ordering TLC leggings, I can confirm their extra strong compression leggings are fab! Not medical grade compression but amazingly supportive and ideal for support and for early stages Lipoedema.

Here's a code for £10 off!

We are TLC: Established in 1984, offering top activewear and shapewear for all sizes. Explore our high-quality leggings, tops, bottoms, and more.

This is fantastic news! Hopefully NICE will take notice.
18/07/2025

This is fantastic news! Hopefully NICE will take notice.

Together we are making a difference. Welcome to Lipoedema UK, a charity founded in 2012 for patients and healthcare professionals. We are dedicated to raising awareness of Lipoedema – a unique and d...

18/07/2025

🌙 Left Side Sleeping: The Best Bedtime Habit for Your Gut

When it comes to gut health, most people think of probiotics, fiber, and hydration. But did you know that the way you sleep can play a surprising role in how well your digestive system functions? 😴

Let’s explore the powerful benefits of sleeping on your left side—a simple change that could transform your gut, lymphatic health, and more.

💡 Why the Left Side?

Anatomically, the left side of your body hosts many key digestive and detox organs, including your stomach, pancreas, and the beginning of your large intestine. Here’s how side-sleeping makes a difference:

🔄 1. Gravity-Boosted Digestion

Your stomach naturally curves to the left. By sleeping on that side, gravity helps food move efficiently through your digestive tract. This reduces bloating, improves digestion, and may even help ease constipation by promoting healthy bowel movements.

🛡️ 2. Less Acid Reflux and Heartburn

The entrance to your stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is positioned higher than the stomach itself when lying on your left. This positioning helps prevent acid from rising into your esophagus—great news for anyone suffering from GERD or nighttime indigestion.

🌿 3. Supports Lymphatic Drainage

The thoracic duct, which is the main drainage pathway for your lymphatic system, is located on the left side of the body. Lying on your left may help your lymphatic system clear toxins and waste more efficiently, including inflammatory byproducts from the gut.

💚 4. Liver and Gallbladder Relief

Both the liver and gallbladder are tucked under your right rib cage. Sleeping on your left reduces pressure on these organs, supporting smoother bile flow and more effective liver detoxification while you rest.

✨ 5. Better Circulation to the Gut

Your intestinal blood supply (especially from the mesenteric arteries) benefits from the left side, as it avoids compressing the vena cava—your body’s largest vein, which runs along the right. This means better oxygen and nutrient delivery to the gut.

⚠️ Sleeping Positions to Avoid
• Right Side: May worsen acid reflux and lymphatic drainage.
• Back Sleeping: Can aggravate snoring and may compress organs if you’re bloated.
• Stomach Sleeping: Often compresses the abdomen, spine, and gut organs.

🛏️ Pro Tip: Left-Side Sleeping with Support

Add a pillow between your knees to keep your spine aligned and reduce hip strain. This can make left-side sleeping more comfortable and sustainable long term.

Final Thoughts 🌙

Changing your sleeping position might seem like a small tweak, but it could make a big impact on your digestive health, inflammation levels, and detox pathways. So tonight, curl up on your left side, let your lymph flow, and let your gut heal while you sleep.

Your body will thank you in the morning. 💫

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

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The Meaning of Trayah

Welcome to Trayah and thank you for visiting.

When I first decided to move away from a secure government job, embark on a journey of learning, self-development and self-discovery and start up my own remedial massage venture, I didn’t have the slightest clue what I was going to call it. I knew what I wanted it to be, I knew the services I wanted to offer and the way I wanted to help people, but any idea of a name completely escaped me…until I started seeing the number 3 everywhere.

The number 3 would pop up wherever I went, it seemed, and from then on whenever I thought about a name for my new business, it was there in the forefront of my mind.