I undertook a year’s training, which started with an introductory day involving self-massage. I touched my leg, grabbing it with both hands and squeezing until my hands felt satisfied this was ‘massaging’. My legs responded by sending pain signals to my brain. I felt uncomfortable, but at the time the idea of being gentler on myself didn’t cross my mind. I had spent so much time completely disconnected from my body and had recently been learning about emotional pain in therapy.

Phaedra & Adriano Owlfinch My life (and business) partner and I have been together for 10 years, and we know full well that relationships need time, intention, and care to thrive. It’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and find ourselves disconnected and unsatisfied, unsure about what is wrong or why we’re tense and irritable with each other. Have you ever looked at your partner and felt an almost tangible distance between you that doesn’t reflect how much you love them? Or...

Many think of massage therapy as a nice relaxing treat to have on a holiday or for a special occasion, and it very much is! However, regular massage therapy can be a restorative component of self-care, as well as have a huge impact on many areas of your life. Here, I’ll outline a few different areas of your life that might benefit from regular massage therapy, backed by research: 1. Mental Health & Anxiety Many studies have shown that massage can reduce stress, and that is no surprise: lying...