Richmond Park Therapies

As we plough through January with its colder weather and continuing short daylight hours, it's essential to recognize rest as a...

Restore balance to your nervous system In today’s fast-paced world, stress can wreak havoc on our nervous systems, leaving us frazzled,...

In short... if you had a problem with muscle tension ahead of your massage, you should probably expect to feel some change in your...

I am asked about the use of Reflexology for prompting the onset of labour often, usually by people in the final week/s of their pregnancy...

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...

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...

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...

For those parents keen to start massaging their little ones before their Baby Massage course begins, here are some guidelines which might...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

What makes massage feel so nice, physiologically? Research Scientists have been massaging mice with little paintbrushes to find out... It...

In order to answer this, we really need to take in to account what has brought someone to get a massage in the first place. For those...

The line between 'I'm sure I'll cope' and 'I'll heal faster with rest'' is often blurry when considering whether or not to carry on as...

For when you feel anxious, stressed or unable to sleep. How does it work? By prompting the release of endorphins, the body’s natural...

Getting back ache occasionally, like getting a cold, is entirely normal. About 30% of the UK population reports a bout every year. If you...

October is ADHD Awareness Month! One of my sons has ADHD. It means he has difficulty with the mental processes around planning, focusing...