A survey about sexual harassment by the General Council for Soft Tissue Therapies found that therapists are still being made to feel uncomfortable by their

Touch is one of our fundamental senses. We love to touch things – soft fabrics, furry pets, other people – but scientists had struggled to

It’s that special time of year again! Happy National Complementary Therapy Week! Yes, less celebrated than other events, and we’re still waiting for our bank

I think a potential area in which some therapies could improve on is how they incorporate other specialisms into the rehab process. Sadly, some therapists

What do I actually mean when I say “Mindful Touch”? The mindful touch, is it fluffy and light, or is it referring to an informed

Shoulder issues are common as they are a highly used part of the body which is put under frequent strain. It is also an area

After a year of being isolated in our own individual bubbles we are now making a move towards normality. For many of us this shift

What is a post event massage and what do you need to know in order to deliver the most effective ‘treatment’?  Is it a straight

I think that it would be safe to say that 2020 has been a curveball, or rather a series of curveballs, for everyone. At the

Most people associate massage with the physical benefits it can bring, and rightly so, as there are many! However, our bodies are incredibly complex; our

A Brief History: The soft tissues of the body refer to muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Whilst Transverse Soft Tissue Release (TSTR) is often linked

To be fair I am not sure anyone in the UK can answer this one fully.  Understanding exactly what sports massage is, is extremely confusing

Deciding on a career change to become a massage therapist can be daunting for many reasons. There are so many questions to which you want

We are, for the first time, celebrating National Complementary Therapy Week from March 23rd to March 29th 2020. To some, complementary therapy conjures up a

In order to ensure the return of a client, it is important that the client leaves the first session with a positive outlook on your

As a tool I love Soft Tissue Release (STR) but I find the application difficult at times, especially when I stick to the rules. However,

For many the answer will be no but for NLSSM and my Oncology courses in north London, we are opening up our doors mid July

The London Marathon was due to take place Sunday 26th April 2020. A highlight in the calendar for runners, record-breakers and fancy-dress enthusiasts. And of

My treatments always offer an element of relaxation but more often than not, my clients come to me wanting to be ‘fixed’ as well as

Like most forms of complementary therapy, the effects of lymphatic drainage in massage are open to discussion. As is the case with all massage types,

Laughter is the best medicine. An age old saying that we all know and love, but do we actually understand the truth behind it? I

When we were first put into lockdown, everything I was working on; normal stuff that would take the school and my online massage coaching program

It might seem obvious that if you improve your communication skills between yourself and your client it will lead to an increase in positive outcomes,

Although the winter days are still short, and the weather unusually cold and white, runners are out there trying to prepare for the London Marathon.

Excerpts from Sports Massage, a hands-on guide for therapists… by Susan Findlay Event work can be rewarding, challenging, and have an air of excitement. It