Lipoedema (Lipedema)
Lipoedema is an adipose (fat) tissue disorder and connective tissue disorder, which mainly affects the legs but also the arms, buttocks and abdomen. New information and research surrounding lipoedema is emerging all the time. For a lot of people this condition can be extremely debilitating and can affect all aspects of health; physical, emotional and mental. For many, a diagnosis of Lipoedema can answer many unsolved questions spanning decades of weight/body appearance/pain issues. There are many ways to manage Lipoedema including an anti-inflammatory diet, lymphatic drainage massage, stress reduction, compression and low impact exercise. Deep Oscillation Therapy can also help and here is an article describing the ways in which people have found benefit. If you have, or believe you have Lipoedema and would like to discuss non-surgical treatment options, please get in touch.

I am delighted to announce that I am now offering a new opportunity for those of you who find it difficult to make time for a massage appointment at my treatment room:


Workplace Massage - also known as On-Site massage. This massage to upper back, neck, shoulders and arms is ideally suited to the workplace as it targets the main areas where stress and tension can build up. It is carried out seated either at the desk or in a private room, if available, and is specially designed to invigorate and energise. Benefits include - more engaged and motivated employees, reduced sickness absence, increased performance, reduced stress levels. Available to companies as a Corporate Package or paid for individually by employees. Minimum of 4 treatments must be booked per visit. Please contact me to discuss your individual requirements.

According to October's issue of What Doctors Don't Tell You, regular massage can reduce or clear up back pain in only 10 weeks.

"Researchers reckon that structural or relaxation massage is as effective as other non-drug therapies, such as acupuncture, exercise and yoga.

In a study of 400 people with chronic lower back pain they had endured for at least three months, researchers from the Group Health Cooperative found that both types of massage were extremely effective compared with a 'do nothing' approach.  Participants had a weekly massage for 10 weeks, by the end of which one third said the pain had gone completely or had improved.  As a result, they were able to function better, they led more active lives, and they were able to get to work every day. (Annals of Internal Medicine, 2011;155:1-9)"

Coming soon - appointments available at Scarborough Rugby Club - watch this space!