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Menopause, Stress and the Body: Why Self-Care Matters During Menopause
Menopause and self-care Menopause is a natural stage of life, but that does not mean it always feels easy. For many women, menopause can bring changes to sleep, mood, energy, confidence and stress levels. It can also affect how the body feels day to day. This is why...
Massage for back, neck and shoulder tension in Newcastle
As September comes to an end and autumn begins, many people start to notice changes in how their body feels. The days feel cooler, routines become busier, and we often spend more time sitting, driving, working at desks or rushing between commitments. For some people,...
National Wellness Month: Why Massage Can Be Part of Your Wellbeing Routine
National Wellness Month is a good reminder that looking after yourself should not only happen when you are already struggling. Many people think about booking a massage when they are already tense, sore, stressed or completely worn out. However, self-care is often...
Self-Care When Exercising: How Massage Can Support Your Routine
When you think about exercise, your mind might go straight to training plans, gym sessions, running routes, fitness classes or weekend walks. However, self-care when exercising is just as important as the activity itself. Looking after your body before,...
Professional Wellness: How Essential Thyme Helps People and Businesses Thrive
Professional wellness is no longer a nice-to-have. It has become an important part of creating healthier, happier and more productive workplaces. People spend a large part of their lives at work. Therefore, supporting wellbeing in the workplace can have a positive...
The Importance of Good Sleep for Your Health and Wellbeing
Sleep is one of the most important foundations of good health. Yet, for many people, it is often overlooked or sacrificed in favour of busy schedules, work demands or daily responsibilities. This month, we are focusing on the importance of good sleep and why it plays...
World Health Day: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing with Massage Therapy
Each year, World Health Day offers an opportunity to reflect on what health really means. While it is often associated with medical care and the treatment of illness, health is far broader than this. It includes how we feel physically, mentally and emotionally daily....
The Importance of Regular Massage for Runners
As the days get longer and the weather improves, many runners across the UK begin increasing their training mileage. Spring and summer bring some of the most popular races in the running calendar, including the London Marathon, the Great North 10K, and the iconic...
Organ Donation and Child Organ Donation: Why Conversations Matter
There are some conversations none of us want to have. Organ donation is one of them. It asks us to consider the unthinkable. Loss, grief, and decisions made in moments no family should ever face. And yet, choosing to register as an organ donor and speaking openly with...
Oncology Massage and Thyroid Cancer: Gentle Support During and Beyond Treatment
A diagnosis of thyroid cancer can be life-changing, not only physically but emotionally and mentally as well. Even when outcomes are positive, the journey through diagnosis, treatment and recovery can place enormous strain on the body and nervous system. For many...