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Regular massages can improve your appearance!

6/16/2025

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Massage can enhance your appearance by improving skin health and promoting a more youthful look. Increased blood flow from massage delivers oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, leading to a brighter complexion, reduced puffiness, and improved skin tone. It also stimulates collagen production, which helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness, potentially reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Here's a more detailed look at the benefits

  • Improved Circulation: Massage boosts blood flow, delivering vital nutrients and oxygen to skin cells, resulting in a healthy glow and improved skin tone.
  • Reduced Puffiness and Inflammation: Massage helps with lymphatic drainage, which removes toxins and excess fluid, reducing puffiness and inflammation.
  • Stimulated Collagen Production: Massage can encourage collagen production, a key protein for skin elasticity and firmness, potentially reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Stress Reduction: Massage promotes relaxation and reduces stress hormones like cortisol, which can negatively impact skin health.
  • Scar Tissue Management: Facial massage can help improve the appearance of facial scars by increasing blood flow and loosening the surrounding tissue.
  • Muscle Tone Improvement: Facial massage can improve muscle tone, leading to a more defined and lifted appearance.
  • Pain Relief: Massage can relieve pain associated with TMJ or tension headaches, which can indirectly affect your appearance by reducing tension and promoting relaxation
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Lipedema - Lymphatic Drainage Benefits

5/24/2025

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Many think of manual lymphatic drainage as a type of massage; however, it is different from traditional massage therapy. When performing self-manual lymphatic drainage, there are several things to keep in mind.
Another important facet of this procedure is the “resting” phase. After performing the stretch and movement, you should then allow the skin to move back to its original position to allow the lymph vessels to absorb the fluids.

Perform Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Experience Lymphatic Drainage Benefits

Manual lymphatic drainage is just one component of complete decongestive therapy (CDC). In addition to MLD, complete decongestive therapy includes compression, exercise, and skincare. These therapeutic components, when performed together, can ultimately relieve the symptoms of lipedema, which can often be painful.
When you stimulate the lymphatic system, you will feel the effects of several lymphatic drainage benefits:
Increase the capacity of the lymphatic system, which will then let it process more fluid than normal.:
  • Increase the flow through the lymph nodes, which will, in turn, allow the system to filter out waste, dead cells, excess proteins, and toxins.
  • The production of lymphocytes will increase to heighten the body’s ability to fight infections.
Other lymphatic drainage massage benefits include reduction of pain and swelling and an increase of venous return and circulation.

The Manual Lymphatic Drainage Pump Technique

Another technique of manual lymphatic drainage is the pump technique. During this technique, the hand is placed at an angle to the skin. The fingers/palms then stretch the skin, with the thumb on one side of the limb, and the fingers on the other. The wrist then lowers to move the skin in a pumping motion. This is one of the techniques used at Newark Therapeutic.
If you struggle with the pain and discomfort of lipedema, consider booking a Manual Lymphatic Drainage session today and see if you could benefit.  Book online
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Let's get A regular massage!

5/24/2025

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Here are Top 5 Reasons Massage should be part of your Regular Routine
  1. Massage Helps Relaxation – This is one of the most immediate and noticeable effects of massage therapy. Massage helps with the release of endorphins, the body’s natural chemicals that produce feelings of calm and well-being. It can also help reduce levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The impact of this on our general health, wellbeing and longevity can be massive.
  2. Massage Reduces Stress – Stress appears in everyone’s life to some extent. It isn’t always a negative thing, it’s a natural response to help us get through life. However, there are times that stress can become too much or overwhelming and it’s good to have strategies to both help us reduce the feeling of stress and also manage stress day to day. Massage Therapy is a fantastic way to both ease your feelings of stress and also manage stress long term. It enforces you to take time out, chill for an hour and will physically help you cope by easing any stress induced tension your muscles are holding.
  3. Massage Helps You Sleep Well – The importance of the quality of our sleep and it’s impact on our life is becoming increasingly recognised. Sleep is an ultimate way to recover and having a massage can undoubtedly help improve your quality of sleep.
  4. Massage Helps Recovery – Physically, massage is a key tool you can use to help not only tour mental but also physical recovery. If you’re training for an event, taken part in a race or competition or just exercise regularly, your body needs recovery to help it perform. The physical effects of a massage can help encourage and promote recovery and ward off injuries. Regular massage as part of a training programme is a great investment as it can play a key part in helping prevent injuries and optimising your physical performance!
  5. Massage Improves Circulation – The manual techniques that are used by your massage therapist, will physically encourage circulation by moving blood through your tissues which can help flush the lactic acid through your muscles. It will also help with circulation of lymph fluid which carries metabolic waste any from muscles and internal organs. Enhancing your circulation will help promote healing as oxygen rich blood is circulated to damaged, tense muscles.

How often should you get a massage?
There’s no doubt that having a massage is good for our health and well-being. Whether you’re a busy Mum, work at a desk most of the day, are training for a marathon or spending hours commuting, a massage will help you feel great!

I often get asked how often people should have a massage. The frequency of a massage comes down to many factors. If you’re training intensely for a physical event, a weekly massage is ideal. If you build up tension in your neck and shoulders over time, once a month may be enough. Generally, once a fortnight is great – as it helps keep on top of those stresses and strains, without them building up and becoming a problem.

Whatever works for you, if you can set aside time for a regular massage your body and mind will thank you for it!

What type of massage do you do at Newark Therapeutic? I practice a style of Swedish and Deep Tissue along with many years of experience and techniques picked up from various therapies through my almost 30 years of practice. My sessions are unique and personalised to each individual client. Often more relaxing, sometimes more "clinical" which involves working on deep tissues to promote recovery and ease tension. I will always ask you a series of questions before we start, so we can tailor the experience to your exact needs and the areas you want to focus on.

Appointments are available 5 days a week, as early as 11am and as late as 6pm. You can book appointments or give me a text on 07909 567222. I often have same day appointments available!

So, if you’d like to experience the benefits of regular massage, book your appointment today.
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Long COVID and How massage and Lymphatic Drainage can help fight fatigue

1/30/2025

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As complimentary health care providers begin learning how long-COVID is presenting—and what might be done to help people trying to manage the wide array of symptoms—massage is showing great promise, most specifically for people dealing with fatigue.

​Reducing Fatigue-Related Symptoms in Long-COVID

The research around what integrative health care modalities may help patients dealing with symptoms of long COVID is still in early stages. But, the analysis of a case series of the first 20 patients’ data collected in clinical practice evaluated the efficacy of lymphatic drainage and Swedish massage techniques as a possible treatment for long COVID.
Patients had weekly in-person treatment sessions involving effleurage and other manual articulatory techniques. These same patients were also given self massage and gentle mobility exercises to complete daily. Symptom severity was recorded using the self-report 54-item profile of fatigue-related states (PFRS) both before and after treatment.
The results of the study were positive. The mean age of male patients was 41.78 years and 39.3 years for female patients. None of the patients had a previous diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Men averaged 9.7 treatment sessions and women averaged 9.4. The reduction in PFRS scores was 45 percent in men and 52 percent in women. Subscale scores were highest for fatigue and lower for somatic symptoms. On average, all subscale scores showed an approximately 50 percent reduction post-intervention, with the reduction in score relating to a decrease in the severity of symptoms.
“Our findings suggest that a specific gentle massage or manual lymphatic drainage intervention may help to reduce fatigue symptoms related to long COVID, perhaps preventing acute symptoms through early intervention,” researchers noted.
“These results highlight the importance of providing a holistic approach, including serene space, massage and other amenities, to help reduce feelings of stress and burnout, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” explained researchers.
If you are suffering from the effects of long-COVID consider booking a Swedish Massage or a Manual Lymphatic Drainage session. We feel you will find these treatments to be a beneficial part to your healing process. Book online now
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How can massage help during menopause?

1/19/2025

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Massage has an amazing number of benefits to offer both peri-menopausal and menopausal women.
While many consider menopause to be just "another step in life", every woman must cope with its physical and emotional manifestations. It's always somewhat of a mistake to look at massage as an a "indulgence" – not ignoring the fact that massage can certainly feel amazing! Massage has some very important therapeutic value for women going through the various stages menopause.

Newark Therapeutic is in a unique position to support you during this change, listening to you, offering relevant advice and a supportive and nurturing touch. And that's important! 

Massage relieves tension, encourages the release of ‘feel-good’ endorphins, alleviates headaches, reduces stress, helps regulate the body’s fluid balance and can re-balances hormone levels.

In addition, it has these additional benefits for peri-menopausal and menopausal women:
  • Increased flexibility
    Menopause can impact the body’s range of movements, especially if you suffer from aches and pains. Massage stimulates the natural muscle lubricants in your body, especially those between your connective muscles, and helps everything work more smoothly.
  • Stand straighter
    By helping the muscles to relax and loosen up, massage can help ease the aches and pains, improve posture and help you walk taller for longer.
  • Lower blood pressure
    Blood pressure can rise in menopausal women, either through the change in hormones or because of a tendency to put on weight during this time. HRT can also have an impact. Research has proven that people receiving Swedish Massage had lower levels of blood pressure.
  • Reduce stress
    By helping the body to relax, massage can reduce menopausal stress levels, help stop you worrying and combat stress fatigue.
  • Aid Sleep
    Research has also proved that regular massage therapy can help sleep-related symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause.
  • Fresher-looking skin
    Diminishing oestrogen levels have a huge impact on the skin, including making skin drier and itchier. Massage oils can really help your skin to look and feel better.

Which treatments are recommended?
We particularly recommend Swedish De-Stresser Massage which combines traditional Swedish techniques with some Deep Tissue massage to tackle any particular sore spots. Manual Lymphatic Drainage can also be beneficial in menopause by reducing stress and improving relaxation, which can help with hormonal balance. It can also help with other menopausal symptoms, such as water retention, mood swings, fatigue and so much more!

Please get in touch if you have any questions. Don't forget to book your next session through our online booking page today.
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HOW MASSAGE CAN BENEFIT THOSE IN SENIOR YEARS

5/31/2023

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As a person ages, joints become less mobile and often arthritis sets in. Massage, by improving mobility and flexibility can reduce or totally relieve the lack of flexibility. The pain of arthritis can be treated by massage along with range-of-motion therapy. Many seniors say that massage therapy works better for arthritis and joint stiffness than any pill they’ve ever taken.

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Massage Therapy Treatment and Outcomes for a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease: a Case Report

2/25/2022

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WHAT IS PARKINSON'S DISEASE?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex neurological disorder. The disease is progressive and, in time, results in severe disability. Many patients turn to massage in an attempt to alleviate symptoms of pain and rigidity, though the effects of massage with respect to PD are not well studied. This case adds one more instance in which massage therapy has provided temporary respite from resting tremor, one unrelenting symptom of PD

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What is a Swedish Massage Like?

4/27/2021

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In Sweden, "Swedish massage" is simply known as "classic massage". And that is exactly what it is - a classic treatment which represents the western standard for massage. ​

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Sports Massage or hands on treatment doesn’t have to hurt! And here’s why!

10/14/2020

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Scrap that; sports massage and hands on treatment SHOULDN’T hurt. The term "no pain no gain" does not apply to treatment and deeper is not always better or more effective when it comes to massage.

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How Massage and Rest can Help Fight Stress

10/8/2020

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Allowing yourself a few minutes of downtime significantly boosts mental and physical relaxation. Research by psychologists at the University of Konstanz observed higher levels of psychological and physiological relaxation in people after only ten minutes of receiving a massage. 

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