Step and Stone Health

24/04/2026

Big weekend ahead for a lot of our patients.

Good luck to everyone taking on the London Marathon, Etape Loch Ness and any other events this weekend - whether you’re chasing a PB or just getting to the finish line, we’re rooting for you.

We’re looking forward to hearing how you all get on when you’re back in clinic.

And a well done to those who took on the Boston and Manchester Marathons earlier this week it’s been great seeing some of you already in for your post-event sports massage (we noticed the advance bookings… very organised👏)

📸Kim & Izzie are ready for your pre and post-event sports massage appointments and if anything crops up along the way, Amy in podiatry and Imke in physiotherapy are here to help with anything from foot concerns to injuries.

If you haven't booked your post event sports massage already you can do so here: https://step-and-stone-health.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=873817987302299472

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23/04/2026

(do we still say this?) to March, when Amy, Imke & Izzie spent the weekend at Murrayfield Stadium 👀

Amy, Izzie and Imke headed to Edinburgh for a full day of hands-on shockwave therapy training with the and team. A brilliant group, great energy and exactly the kind of day that reminds us why we geek out over this stuff.

And we didn't let it go to waste. Off the back of that training, we've been developing brand new shockwave treatment plans and appointment types because we want more people to be able to access shockwave therapy and get the results they deserve to become the best version of themselves.

More to come soon. Keep an eye on our socials.

For any questions on Shockwave Therapy please email: clinic@stepandstonehealth.co.uk

IRMT - Isabel Robb Massage Therapy

20/04/2026

26.2 miles takes months of work to prepare for. Don't let the final week undo it.

Kim Todd and Amy Bisset: sports massage therapist and podiatrist at Step and Stone Health joined us here on Facebook Live to share exactly what runners should and shouldn't do in the days before and after a marathon. Here is everything from the ladies' live stream summarised nice and neatly in our latest article! Read it here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/step-and-stone-health_262-miles-takes-months-of-work-to-prepare-activity-7452057319460438016-ZGs8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADawhHwBIBnlxBZ_jMJUWc9R-3LfHUqTOHA

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire runners - post-marathon sports massage and podiatry appointments are open at Step and Stone Health. Pre-event slots for upcoming races are filling fast too. Book here👉 https://step-and-stone-health.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=873817987302299472

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26.2 miles takes months of work to prepare for. Don't let the final week undo it. Kim Todd and Amy Bisset: sports massage therapist and podiatrist at Step & Stone Health joined us on Facebook Live to share exactly what runners should and shouldn't do in the days before and after a marathon. Aberdeen...

16/04/2026

15/04/2026

Did you miss Amy’s recent live? Understandable. Schedules, life and all that… which is actually relevant to this post.

Here’s a version you can take in a bit quicker! The highlights.

We subtly mentioned that we’re hiring a podiatrist. and covered how you can become a podiatrist…

and then we got onto the part that tends to stop people in their tracks. It certainly stopped us in ours when we first heard👀

Because the conversation usually goes like this:
“I’ve thought about studying podiatry…”
“…but I can’t go back to university full time.”

And that’s normally where it ends.

Because full time study doesn’t always fit around real life for most people. Work, commitments, routines. It’s not always realistic.

Which is why this is worth knowing:

There’s now a hybrid podiatry degree at

You study from home and travel in for the clinical elements - placements, assessments, hands-on learning.

So instead of it being an all or nothing decision, it becomes something you can actually build around your existing life.

From our perspective in clinic, the demand is constant. So yes, this is partly a “we’re hiring” post. But it’s also for the people who have considered this career before and quickly ruled it out because the traditional route didn’t work for them.

It might be worth a second look.

If you missed the live, you can catch the highlights here.

And if you are a podiatrist looking for a change, please get in touch. Email amy@stepandstonehealth.co.uk. Let’s chat, come see the clinic, meet some of the team and go from there!

14/04/2026

📰 Sophie's Work Experience: a year with Step & Stone

Sophie joined us for her S6 work experience torn between physiotherapy and podiatry.

She leaves for university this autumn to study... we'll let you read to find out (hint: Amy is over the moon)

Before heading into a busy exam season we asked Sophie if she would be willing to answer a few questions about her year with us. She very kindly said yes - we were absolutely pushing our luck asking.

Read her article below!👇

Work experience in healthcare can be a mixed bag. Some students spend a week observing from a distance, ticking a box and moving on.

10/04/2026

We are hiring a podiatrist, come and join our team.

09/04/2026

It’s Masters Week and we’re putting (lol, no pun intended) the to the test🏌️⛳

An in-clinic putting competition felt like the only right thing to do!

But this one’s for the golfers 👀
Club championships. Pennant league. Shields. Northern Counties. The season is GO and we are here for it.

Golf is one of those sports that sneaks up on the body. The rotation, the load, the hours on your feet - it adds up more than people realise.

And golfers are often so focused on the game that looking after themselves takes a back seat until something forces the issue.

Get ahead of it this season. Get your sports massage. Get your physiotherapy. Get your podiatry. And we all know golf if a mental sport too…so get your counselling here too.

We’d love to help keep you on the course and playing your best 🏆

08/04/2026

How hard can it be to film a directions video?

One thing we hear all the time from first time visitors is “Omg I had no idea you were here!”. Well, Kim & Hattie show you exactly where we’ve been hiding.

In theory, this was meant to be a simple directions video.

But full transparency we’ve actually been trying to film this for months but between snow, rain and more rain, we’ve had to settle for wind🤝

Which explains a few moments involving Hattie, the elements and a complete loss of composure.

Still, mission accomplished (kinda)

ANYWAY.

Follow Kim & Hattie from the 📍Westhill Shopping Centre car park to Step and Stone Health, passing a few familiar stops along the way - including Greggs, Marks and Spencer new addition Granite Heart, our beautiful neighbours Duncano's Bar Bistro and more local favourites you’ll recognise.

And once you’re here:
- Free parking (up to 3 hours)
- Stair-free access - suitable for prams and wheelchairs♿️

So next time you think “I had no idea you were here” - now you do!

07/04/2026

Congratulations to 📸 Imke and Kim who took part in Run Balmoral this past weekend.

It’s a good reflection of what we’re seeing in clinic right now! A lot of people in the middle of events or deep into structured training blocks.

Imke’s mainly helping those with ongoing issues or the last minute injuries that always seem to appear at the worst time🫠

Kim’s diary over the next few weeks is looking exactly how you’d expect: pre-event work to get people ready, and post-event recovery sessions to get them moving again after.

And Amy’s covering the reality of it all - blisters, nail care, gait changes and footwear advice… all the things people don’t think about until they’re forced to.

It also helps that they’ve all either trained, competed or been through it themselves soooo they’re usually right when they say something needs looked at!

The big one for our patients right now is the TCS London Marathon
We have a lot of experienced marathon runners as well as first time marathon runners coming into clinic for injuries, maintenance and advice so we have more coming on that as soon👀

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02/04/2026

🎙️On the Record: Hattie

You might know her as our relaxation therapist.
You might also know her as the winner of “Loudest Laugh”

The funny thing is… both are true.

Hattie is, objectively, one of the least relaxing people in the staff room.
And also the person you want in the room when you need to switch off completely.

Because what she’s actually very good at is reading people.

Some people want silence. Some people want to talk. Some people don’t even realise what they need until they’re in the room.

And she just gets that! It’s why we love her and why she is SO good at her job💚

Getting her on camera, however, might be our biggest challenge yet.

So, we sat Hattie down (eventually) and got into her career journey, clinic life behind the scenes, the advice that’s kept her going 13 years in and more.

Beyond the stories, Hattie’s work is exactly what she talks about: helping people relax and be the best versions of themselves.
Here's what she offers for her patients: https://step-and-stone-health.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings?business_id=873817987302299472&practitioner_id=874560314568349020

01/04/2026

March Round-Up🦶

Amy headed to Foot and Ankle Show in Liverpool - proving podiatry is, in fact, more than just skin & nails (we’ve been saying this).

Back in clinic it was the usual mix - physio stretching sessions, shockwave chats, filming days (less enthusiasm from Hattie when the camera’s on) and whatever was on Hattie's phone that had everyone in bits.

We marked World Book Day - some strong choices, some questionable ones.

Birthdays, team awards and a goodbye to Sophie, who’s now off to study podiatry after her time with us… so we’ll take full credit for that.