1. Massage is deeply relaxing – it reduces unhealthy levels of the stress hormone Cortisol. 2. It improves the health of muscles and soft tissues, promoting circulation to affected areas, bringing in nutrients and oxygen. 3. It increases flexibility and range of movement in joints – which in turn reduces pain. 4. It improves lymphatic…

This was a fascinating exhibition of human anatomy using plastinated bodies. There was lots of information on health and well-being, as well as seeing the human body and all its muscles and structures – for real! https://bodyworlds.com/exhibition/london/  

I recently attended Level 3 of the Myofascial Structural Series at MFR UK. I learnt more techniques to integrate into my practice, which will help resolve issues of pain and dysfunction throughout the body. Of special interest on this course were fascial approaches for the thorax and the jaw! http://www.myofascialrelease.co.uk/workshops/myofascial-structural-series-1-2-3/ MFR UK certificate SS3 London…

I recently attended another inspiring course with MFR UK: Level 2: Fascia Approaches to Balance the Pelvis and Cranial System. It seems that by understanding the imbalances in the pelvis, everything above and below will begin to fall into place. My clients are already appreciating the benefits of these techniques as I put them into…

We had a great team – many thanks to local therapists and to the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) for their help in recruiting enthusiastic and capable students for the event. The work was quite intense once the runners came flooding back, but we all had fun, fuelled by the laid-in refreshments.