TMJ stands for Temporomandibular joint disorder – a condition, associated with jaw pain, that could effect up to 1 in 4 people in the UK. Common symptoms include earaches without infection, headaches, tenderness of the muscles around the...
The internet revolution has given us all a voice that can be heard by thousands and, in rare cases when a post goes viral, millions of people. For consumers (that’s all of us!) this can be immensely powerful giving us ‘real’...
Hot Stones are relaxing enough on their own. The heat of these special Basalt Stones soothes the mind and body immediately. Combining these heated stones with chilled stones creates a chemical reaction in the body. Firstly, the heat from the...
This blog follows on from part one and describes in more detail a dissection day for massage therapists – an advanced anatomy day held at a teaching hospital in London. Before entering the dissection room we were given gowns and gloves...
This week I spent a fascinating day at a hospital in central London improving my understanding of anatomy. Over the past few years I’ve met a few therapists who have been on dissection days and all have said it has had a profound impact on...
Like many massage therapists I started my journey as a therapist offering what are sometimes referred to as more ‘holistic’ treatments. I use the word holistic somewhat reluctantly since in the world of therapy it has to be one of the...
Just back from an amazing 9 day work shop with Art Riggs, a leading figure in the world of therapeutic massage and fascial work. The first 3 days focused on the basics of client positioning, checking your own body mechanics and working at...
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