It’s nearly four years since I left my job as an Event Manager. A job that I once loved but one that became what I would call ‘stressful’. I think we all know that stress has a negative impact on our physical and mental wellbeing. Being in a constant state of ‘fight or flight' mode’ can exhaust our bodies and also our brain, lead to a build-up in cortisol levels, and also cause excessive strain for our muscles. We all know that massage and reflexology can help with stress, as most of you book with me for this very reason. So I thought I’d just delve a little deeper so that we can all understand the reasons why this is…
Read moreWhere We Hold Our Tension and Why
Hunched over a desk all day, commuting in a packed and stressful tube environment, picking up our kids, lifting heavy loads without bending our knees, lack of sleep, exercise injuries and the biggest of all…stress. Do any of these sound familiar?
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Self-care and Me: A helpful little guide with a few of my favourite things to help you cling on to some chill time this September…
From incense sticks to listening to James Blake in the bath, here are a few of my current favourite things to help me relax during some snatched moments to myself...hope these are helpful for you too!
M&M x
Read moreHow can massage help people with dementia? A live workshop with Massage and Me
Following the amazingly warm response to my blog about hand massages for people with dementia, the Uttlesford Community Hub Dementia Cafe asked if I would join them at one of their weekly meetings to teach the group some simple hand massage techniques for dementia. I immediately said yes - and following a truly inspiring experience, I wanted to share a bit more about the session and spread the word about how quick it is to learn some simple tips and techniques that will help you deliver a soothing hand massage.
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