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The Benefits of Massage Before You Go on Holiday
Feeling stressed before your holiday? A pre-travel massage can help ease muscle tension, calm your nervous system, and support better sleep — helping you start your break feeling refreshed, relaxed, and ready to enjoy every moment. Prioritising your wellbeing before you go makes all the difference.
Jul 28, 20252 min read


A Shift in Perspective: Embracing Movement for Recovery
For many years, rest was commonly recommended to manage pain and injury. Bed rest was often prescribed for back pain, and rest formed the...
Jul 21, 20254 min read


From Burnout to Balance: Holistic Support for Teachers
Before I became a holistic therapist and yoga teacher, I was a primary school teacher. Like so many in the profession, I poured my heart...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Understanding the Science of Massage: What Happens to Your Body During a Session?
A deeper look at how massage supports your physical and emotional wellbeing Massage therapy is often seen as a treat - an opportunity to...
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Soak Up the Sun: How Longer Days Support Hormones and Mood
As the days grow longer in spring and summer, natural light exposure increases - offering gentle support to your hormone levels, sleep patterns, and mood. Sunlight helps regulate serotonin (linked to emotional wellbeing), melatonin (your sleep hormone), and vitamin D, which all contribute to improved resilience, rest, and immune function.
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Building Your Recovery Toolkit: When to Use Heat vs Ice
Cold therapy has long been the go-to for managing soft tissue injuries, helping to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain. The ‘RICE’...
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Unlocking Radiance: The Science and Soul of Kobido Facial Massage
In a world of quick fixes and invasive beauty procedures, Kobido Japanese Facial Massage offers a refreshing return to balance,...
Jun 4, 20253 min read


The Role of Massage in Supporting Your Immune System
How Regular Massage Can Help Reduce Stress, Improve Circulation, and Encourage Relaxation In our fast-paced world, supporting a healthy...
May 19, 20253 min read


Pain Neuroscience Education: Enhancing Recovery Through Chiropractic Care
In the journey to recovery, one powerful and increasingly recognised approach is Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE). Pain is something...
May 12, 20253 min read


Ultra-Processed People - Insights from Chris van Tulleken
In a nutshell, what’s the book about, and why did you choose it? Ultra-Processed People is a shocking and educational deep dive into the...
Apr 30, 20253 min read


The Body Keeps the Score - Insights from Bessel van der Kolk
In a nutshell, what’s the book about, and why did you choose it? This book explores how trauma is stored in the body and how it affects...
Apr 21, 20252 min read


The Primal Blueprint - Insights from Mark Sisson
What if the key to vibrant health wasn’t about doing more - but going back ? In The Primal Blueprint , author and former elite endurance...
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Unlocking the Power of Breath – Insights from James Nestor
Breath is something we do every moment of our lives, yet most of us rarely think about how we do it. Which is quite crazy when you think...
Apr 9, 20254 min read


What to Expect When Coming in for a Massage at Connected Chiropractic
At Connected Chiropractic, we believe that massage therapy is a key part of maintaining overall well-being. Whether you're coming in for...
Mar 24, 20252 min read
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