Louise Connell Massage Therapy

28/11/2025

“Think about how a cat or dog stretches – or even how we naturally yawn and move when we’re relaxed on holiday, stretching our arms out,” says Kilian. “The body instinctively knows which directions it needs to move in to release tension and free up restricted fascia. Even something as simple as a long, slow, diaphragmatic inhale during a stretch can help lengthen the fascia and encourage the whole system to move more freely.”

Our muscles, bones and organs are held together by a network of tissue that influences our every move. Is there a way we can use it to our advantage?

23/10/2025

We call this Purr Therapy! 😻

I must say, one of my favorite parts of working as a mobile therapist is getting to know everyone’s pets. Especially when they are as cute as this.

On a practical note the low- frequency vibrations of a cat’s purring has been shown to have positive effects on Lowering Blood Pressure, Supporting Emmotional Well - Being by lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. The frequencies of a cat's purr fall within the range used in vibrational healing therapy to help with Bone Growth, Tissue Repair, and Reducing Inflammation.

So you never know Coco and Delilah might be assisting me pretty soon 😉 🐱

15/10/2025

Age is definitely just a number! How amazing 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

29/09/2025

On Saturday we hosted the first Somerset Lakes Spring Fitness Fling!

30 Minutes of Zumba
30 Minutes of HIIT
30 Minutes of Power Yoga

Half way through Friday I did start to question my own sanity but what a fabulous event it turned out to be!

With 26 ladies dancing their hearts out, to a plank - off ending with a shavasana under a beautiful spring sunset it couldn’t have been better .

A huge thank you to all that took part and a bigger thank you to everyone who contributed to our awesome goodie bags and raffle prizes!

Now I can’t wait for the next one x

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16/09/2025

A little bit cheeky but so spot on!

“You’re not getting old, you’re just not stretching #

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26/08/2025

Benefits of Pumpkins Seeds for Muscle and General Well Being

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious and are associated with health benefits, including improved heart health and enhanced blood sugar control. They can help in reducing the risk of cancer and inflammatory diseases, improves skin health, delays skin aging, improves heart, prostate, and kidney health, and may prevent hair breakage and hair loss.

Eating only a small amount of pumpkin seeds can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc. Other minerals provided by pumpkin seeds are manganese, copper, phosphorus and iron. They also contain antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic acid.

Pumpkin seeds are one of the best natural sources of magnesium. Magnesium assists the body in controlling blood pressure, reducing heart disease risk, forming and maintaining healthy bones and regulating blood sugar levels.

Pumpkin seeds are also a great source of plant based protein for those trying to limit red meat intake but still get their protein in.

In terms of muscle health, pumpkin seeds provide protein for repair and growth, magnesium for proper nerve-muscle function and cramp prevention, and antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and promote recovery.

Overall pumpkin seeds are a delicious, easy to consume snack and a powerhouse of nutrients the body needs.

Pumpkin seeds can de added to your diet in a number of ways, either on salads, mixed in with your morning granola or just as is.

My favourite is pan toasted for a quick afternoon snack. Pop a hand full on a hot pan, toast them until they start to pop then sprinkle lightly with salt or enjoy as is.

19/08/2025

What better way to celebrate 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♂️

19/08/2025

On the 10th of August I celebrated 3 years of Louise Connell Massage Therapy.

I spent the day scuba diving along the coast of Musandam, Oman, then swimming in 29° water and doing back tucks off the boat before heading back into port around sunset and the drive back to Dubai.

It was a weekend to remember and is symbolic of what a wonderful adventure the last three years have been.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support. Here’s to another fabulous year of massages and adventures! xx

24/06/2025

Still so grateful to have been able to experience, and work in, this beautiful space

21/06/2025

Today we celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it couldn’t be a more beautiful day to celebrate the start of brighter mornings ☀️

Performing 108 sun salutations during the winter solstice is a yogic tradition that marks the transition from darkness to light and celebrates the return of the sun. This practice is a moving meditation that can help to release old patterns and welcome new beginnings. The sacred number 108 holds significance in yoga and other traditions, representing unity, wholeness, and the connection between the physical and spiritual realms.

According to Vedic cosmology, 108 is the basis of creation, represents the universe and all our existence.

108 is strongly represented in Hinduism as well as in Ayurvedic practice, with the 108 Marma Points( vital points of life forces) in the body. Hindus believe in the 7 Chakra points, the heart chakra, located at the exact center of the chest, is associated with transformation and love energy. It is believed that opening this energy center will lead to joy and compassion. The Heart Chakra said to have 108 Nadi or energy lines, that converge to form this energy center.

In Buddhism there are said to be 108 Earthly desires, 108 lies, and 108 delusions of the mind.

In Astrology 108 can be noticed with the approximate relationships the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The diameter of the Sun is 108 times the diameter of Earth. The distance from the Sun to Earth is 108 times the diameter of the Sun. The distance from the Earth to Moon is 108 times the diameter of the moon. Lastly, there are 12 astrological houses and 9 planets. 12 multiplied by 9 equals 108.

Even Stonehenge’s diameter has been measured to be 108 feet in diameter.

In the Yogic tradition, 108 is a sacred number. Practicing 108 Sun Salutations is a meditative practice that connects the body, the mind, and the universe specifically when nature is undergoing a change. And coupled with this change in nature, yogis can start once again, fresh, renewed and inspired.

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day

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