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Back to Basics: Understanding the Importance of Back Care

Back to Basics: Understanding the Importance of Back Care

Back to Basics: Understanding the Importance of Back Care   In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the essential foundation of our mobility and well-being – our backs.   The significance of back care often becomes apparent only...

Exploring the Benefits of Massage for Arthritis Relief

Exploring the Benefits of Massage for Arthritis Relief

Exploring the Benefits of Massage for Arthritis Relief  Arthritis is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in joints.   While there is no cure for arthritis, various treatments and...

Injury Prevention: The Great North Run

Injury Prevention: The Great North Run

The Great North Run: Injury Prevention  Injury prevention is crucial for runners to maintain their long-term health and performance. If you’re taking part in the Great North Run this year, it’s important to consider injury prevention. Why is training important in...

Preparing for the Great North Run

Preparing for the Great North Run

GNR: Preparing for the Great North RunThe Great North Run (GNR) is the largest half marathon in the world. It takes place annually in the North East of England each September. Participants taking place in the run travel between Newcastle Upon Tyne and South Shields....

Aromatherapy Awareness Week

Aromatherapy Awareness Week

Aromatherapy Awareness Week was earlier this month. Held in the second week of June, this is a national campaign held by the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA). This week is to raise awareness for aromatherapy and how it can support health and...

A bit about me, Sandra

A bit about me, Sandra

A bit about me, Sandra   So, I thought it was about time for me to tell you a little bit more about the faces or should we say face behind Essential thyme.  Me, Sandra.   Essential thyme is made up of 3 areas  Massage therapy  Massage Training   Products   I thought...

Interview with clients on the Massage Membership

Interview with clients on the Massage Membership

Interview with clients on the Massage Membership  Ross & Danielle signed up for the silver level on the massage membership. This allowed them to have a 45-minute massage session per month per membership. I recently sat down with them to have a chat to see what...

How much does your head weigh?

How much does your head weigh?

How much does your head weigh? Have you ever thought about how much your head weighs? An average head when standing in a neutral postural position is around 12lb.  However, this can increase if you have incorrect posture. Posture can be described as how your spine is...

Interview with a student who has studied with Essential Thyme

Interview with a student who has studied with Essential Thyme

Interview with a student who has studied with Essential Thyme  This month Sandra has sat down with one of her students to find out why they chose to study with Essential Thyme. Additionally, she wanted to find out what they thought of the course content and delivery....