From the Treatment Table
Every couple of months, Tracey shares an article exploring topics that may be relevant to you—whether it’s managing pain or discomfort, understanding massage techniques, or discovering how massage fits into your overall well-being. Drawing on her experience as a remedial massage therapist and former elite athlete, these articles are written with care and curiosity to help you feel more in tune with your body.
How hormones contribute to your aches and pains
f you’ve noticed more aches, stiffness, or joint pain as you’ve gotten older—and especially around perimenopause and menopause if you’re a woman - you’re not imagining it. One of the biggest reasons is the natural decline in your body’s estrogen, which does far more than regulate the reproductive system. Men, your body also has some estrogen, which decreases as testosterone levels age.
Understanding Deep Tissue Massage - Benefits and Considerations
Let's talk about deep tissue massage. Lots of people like it, and I do quite a bit of it in my massages, but what actually is it and why is it beneficial?