I hope that you find it informative and that it answers any questions you may have regarding the work which I carry out in any of the many treatments available. Whether you are interested in massage (be that therapeutic, sports or remedial), myofascial release, ScarWork, manual lymph drainage or combined decongestive therapy I have supplied a bit of background information on each of the treatments.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any further assistance or to make an appointment.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any further assistance or to make an appointment.
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I was brought up on a farm just outside Peebles (for those who know Crookston Farm you'll know how very lucky I was to grow up in such a beautiful place) and attended school in Peebles.
After that I started my working life in the motor trade and didn't really leave for 24 years!
For most of those years I worked as the sales administrator at the local Ford garage and I enjoyed my job as it was so varied and challenging.
However in my early 30s I had a "what am I doing with my life?" moment which led me to look at retraining and changing my career which, in turn, led me (somewhat unexpectedly) to massage.
After that I started my working life in the motor trade and didn't really leave for 24 years!
For most of those years I worked as the sales administrator at the local Ford garage and I enjoyed my job as it was so varied and challenging.
However in my early 30s I had a "what am I doing with my life?" moment which led me to look at retraining and changing my career which, in turn, led me (somewhat unexpectedly) to massage.
Massage therapy is understood to be one of the oldest methods of healing with references in medical texts from over 3000 years ago.
It refers to the application of techniques to the soft tissue (muscle, tendon and fascia) of the body for the benefit of the client.
These benefits are experienced in the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems of the body and can lead to general well-being.
Therapeutic massage is used to promote relaxation and allows you the chance to take time out from your busy life.
It refers to the application of techniques to the soft tissue (muscle, tendon and fascia) of the body for the benefit of the client.
These benefits are experienced in the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems of the body and can lead to general well-being.
Therapeutic massage is used to promote relaxation and allows you the chance to take time out from your busy life.
Manual Lymph Drainage is an extremely gentle but effective method of removing excess swelling caused by inefficiency in the lymphatic system.
The technique encourages the flow of the lymph from the affected areas by creating a pumping action which stimulates the lymphatic vessels.
Therefore, for example, if used in a facial this can reduce puffiness around the eyes and give the skin a more toned look.
It is extremely relaxing but can also be beneficial for those with sinus problems and certain skin conditions.
The technique encourages the flow of the lymph from the affected areas by creating a pumping action which stimulates the lymphatic vessels.
Therefore, for example, if used in a facial this can reduce puffiness around the eyes and give the skin a more toned look.
It is extremely relaxing but can also be beneficial for those with sinus problems and certain skin conditions.
This is best understood by first looking at a deeper level into the anatomy and function of the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system is part of our immune system and it has many functions.
It is designed to transport our defence cells around the body allowing them to locate and fight bacterial invaders.
The lymph nodes also play their role in defending the body by providing the correct environment for the creation of new lymphocytes (white blood cells), functioning as filtering stations for the breakdown of harmful bacteria and as storage facilities for non-organic materials (such as dust and dyes) which the body cannot process.
The lymphatic system is part of our immune system and it has many functions.
It is designed to transport our defence cells around the body allowing them to locate and fight bacterial invaders.
The lymph nodes also play their role in defending the body by providing the correct environment for the creation of new lymphocytes (white blood cells), functioning as filtering stations for the breakdown of harmful bacteria and as storage facilities for non-organic materials (such as dust and dyes) which the body cannot process.
This is another medical condition which, although has very similar properties to lymphoedema, is actually a disease of the adipose (fat) tissues.
It almost exclusively affects women only.
It is characterised by disproportionately heavy hips, thighs and legs which, in later stages of the disease, stops at the ankle (like a cuff) leaving the feet unaffected.
It is often a genetic condition and the legs can be cold, bruise easily, tender to touch and feel very heavy and painful.
Sadly, it is a misunderstood disease with people being diagnosed as obese or with lymphoedema and, as the condition can start at puberty, there can be a lot of stigma and shame for children who are repeatedly told that there are "just fat" and "need to exercise more".
It almost exclusively affects women only.
It is characterised by disproportionately heavy hips, thighs and legs which, in later stages of the disease, stops at the ankle (like a cuff) leaving the feet unaffected.
It is often a genetic condition and the legs can be cold, bruise easily, tender to touch and feel very heavy and painful.
Sadly, it is a misunderstood disease with people being diagnosed as obese or with lymphoedema and, as the condition can start at puberty, there can be a lot of stigma and shame for children who are repeatedly told that there are "just fat" and "need to exercise more".
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