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Life After Cancer Treatment: Finding Ground Again with Complementary Therapies
Most people know that complementary therapies have valuable uses during cancer treatment: easing side effects of chemotherapy,...

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Sep 174 min read


My Style of Massage Therapy...
Beyond Muscles: A Different Kind of Massage When people come to see me, they often describe their bodies in mechanical terms: shoulders...

ninacatongupta
Apr 193 min read


Unlocking the Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Facelift Recovery
Improving swelling after a facelift with MLD Undergoing a facelift can be a transformative experience, but the recovery process brings...

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Mar 223 min read


The Truth Behind Manual Lymphatic Drainage: How to Spot a 'Fake' Treatment
Many 'lymph drainage' treatments only faintly resemble authentic MLD. While they might promise aesthetic benefits, it's crucial to...

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Mar 73 min read


Lymphoedema Awareness Week: Shedding Light on a Silent Struggle
Lymphoedema of the left leg Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues, most commonly affecting the...

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Mar 62 min read


Why can't I use an expired Gift Certificate?
A Richmond Park Therapies, I take pride in offering a professional, transparent service—this includes how I handle gift certificates....

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Jan 143 min read


The Science of Rest and Its Impact on Productivity
As we plough through January with its colder weather and continuing short daylight hours, it's essential to recognize rest as a...

ninacatongupta
Jan 132 min read


How Relaxation Massage, Reflexology, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Recalibrate Your Nervous System
Restore balance to your nervous system In today’s fast-paced world, stress can wreak havoc on our nervous systems, leaving us frazzled,...

ninacatongupta
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Should I feel sore after Massage Therapy?
In short... if you had a problem with muscle tension ahead of your massage, you should probably expect to feel some change in your...

ninacatongupta
Jan 25, 20244 min read


Can Reflexology Start Labour?
As you approach the final weeks of pregnancy, it’s completely natural to start wondering about how your body will prepare for labour. One...

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Jan 29, 20232 min read


What is the best age for Baby Massage (or for Baby Massage Classes)?
What is the best age for Baby Massage? Gentle baby massage can be done from any age. Many Eastern cultures use massage for babies right...

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Jul 6, 20214 min read


Baby Massage and Sleep
Although we spend approx. 1/3 of our lives asleep, most of us take for granted the value of a good night's rest, that is until we are...

ninacatongupta
Jul 5, 20212 min read


After The Baby Massage Course
Into the Future: Massaging the Older Child As a child grows up, their response to massage will change. It is important for you to adapt...

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Jul 5, 20214 min read


Massaging your baby before you start a baby massage course.
For those parents keen to start massaging their little ones before their Baby Massage course begins, here are some guidelines which might...

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Jul 5, 20213 min read


ADHD & Foot Massage
A study* published recently has shown that foot massage provided by mothers to their children 3x per week reduces the severity of ADHD...

ninacatongupta
Mar 10, 20211 min read


Talk to me!
Why is it so important for you to have a thorough health consultation with your new therapist before getting a massage or reflexology...

ninacatongupta
Mar 10, 20212 min read


Clinic visits in Covid-19 times
When you visit Richmond Park Therapies clinic, you'll notice some measures in place to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Some might...

ninacatongupta
Sep 3, 20202 min read


Re-Opening Schedule
I'm delighted that Richmond Park Therapies is able to open again after lock-down, and am planning the following schedule: For the...

ninacatongupta
Jul 17, 20201 min read


Planning to re-open after Covid-19...
Writing this at the end of June 2020, I'm not surprised to be reporting that Massage Therapy & Reflexology have not been included in the...

ninacatongupta
Jun 29, 20201 min read


What Sort Of Pain Is It?
As a massage therapist, I spend quite a lot of time discussing pain with my clients. I have noticed that it is most often initially...

ninacatongupta
Mar 13, 20203 min read
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