Nurture Health and Wellness - Michelle Simmons

27/01/2026

*EDIT 12.15pm now booked

It’s very last minute but if you’re in need I have 2 spaces that have become available tomorrow 28th.

22/01/2026

I absolutely agree with this

What therapeutic outcomes include, and what they do not.

Therapeutic outcomes are multi dimensional, which is exactly why they are meaningful.

✅ What they include:
🟢 Symptoms: less pain intensity, less pain interference, fewer flare ups
🟢 Function: easier walking, sitting, lifting, training, working, sleeping
🟢 Regulation: calmer nervous system, less vigilance, better recovery
🟢 Understanding: less fear, better pacing, clearer self management
🟢 Safety: feeling listened to, respected, in control

🚫 What they do not include:
❌ A named technique
❌ A protocol or brand
❌ Proof of a specific mechanical ‘fix’
❌ A guarantee of cause and effect

📌 A client can improve without you needing a dramatic explanation. Saying ‘you are realigned’ or ‘we corrected your structure’ is not an outcome, it is an interpretation. If it is not being measured, treat it as a hypothesis, not a fact.

🤝 Also worth remembering: a strong therapeutic relationship often predicts better outcomes, and it is not the same thing as technique. Your communication, consent, pacing, and professionalism are part of what clients respond to.

Read the full blog here: https://smto.co.uk/therapeutic-outcomes-in-touch-therapy/

05/01/2026

The snow may have changed your plans for the day but if you’re able, go outside and make the most of it. The sun is shining here and everything is so pretty under a dusting of white. The fresh air and movement is great for you too.

02/01/2026

Amidst all the huge resolutions and big ideas for the year ahead, how about making a choice to treat yourself well and with kindness?

The aeroplane analogy always works - if you don’t have your oxygen mask on, you can’t help anyone else, so no matter what your commitments and other responsibilities are, look after yourself first and you’ll be in a better place to support others and do what you need to do.

Eat, sleep and move well, take a moment to notice what’s around you and appreciate what you have.

And if you’re aching, sore or tired, book in for a massage with me and revitalise your muscles so you’re ready to go again.

11/12/2025

It seems far too early to be saying this but my last appointments before Christmas are next Wednesday and there’s two left as I’ve added in the 8.30am as an early option.

Gift vouchers are also still available either for a specific treatment or an amount towards a treatment. I can email the voucher directly to you to print out yourself (or to forward on to the recipient) or I can print them out to be collected.

09/12/2025

I had to share this both because I love the stretching Santas and because the answer is easy - NO! As they point out below - you just need a body…

TLDR: No, not at all..

While it’s true that sports massage can be incredibly helpful for people who play sport or have physically demanding jobs, the benefits go far beyond that.

Sports Massage and soft tissue therapy is for clients of all ages, body types, and activity levels, even Santa!

It’s not just about performance. Massage can help with everyday aches and pains, stiffness from long hours at a desk, tension from stress, and that general “my body feels tight” feeling.

There are many potential benefits, but some of the most common include:

✨ Reduced pain and muscle tension [1]
✨ Improved flexibility and mobility
✨ Support for mental wellbeing [2]
✨ And honestly… they usually feel amazing!

You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from a sports massage, you just need to have a body.

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References

1. https://academic.oup.com/painmedicine/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/pm/pnaf118/8242775?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false
2. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01841-8

20/11/2025

Finally printed my replacement business cards out so I can almost guarantee the box lost during all our building work will magically resurface now! Left them on the counter at .siriol.beauty and Lisa created a whole new table setup just for them… or perhaps she was putting the tables there anyway and it got my cards off the counter… either way I’ll take it 😆

16/11/2025

Positive media coverage for massage. What we do in this role really is worthwhile.

👉Massage is back in the headlines with The Guardian asking how healthy massage really is and spotlighting its role in supporting people living with pain, cancer, long term conditions, anxiety and sleep problems. It is a rare piece of mainstream coverage that actually acknowledges touch as part of healthcare, not just a spa extra. 

For GCMT council members who support you, the therapist, this is a reminder that what you do is skilled work. A well trained, thoughtful, evidence informed therapist can offer so much more than ‘just a massage’, helping clients feel safer in their bodies, less overwhelmed and better supported alongside wider medical care. Let us keep showing the public what safe, compassionate, professional touch really looks like.

👀Read The Guardian article here - https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/nov/13/massage-health-benefits

Scottish Manual Therapists Organisation The Sports Massage Association Massage Training Institute - MTI LCSP Register of Remedial Masseurs & Manipulative Therapists Complementary Health Professionals

05/11/2025

For most of my lovely clients I know this is a totally irrelevant post and if you wake up on the morning of your treatment feeling unwell then cancelling is absolutely fine.

14/09/2025

Have you seen my fancy new signage? I’ve been here in Bow Street long enough I thought I should finally let people know! Thank you Lisa .siriol.beauty for letting me decorate!

01/09/2025

Just my dissertation to complete now! I’m over the moon with a distinction in both modules so far. Head down from October and complete this Masters.

20/08/2025

Unbelievably, my industry is NOT regulated. Anyone can call themself a therapist and set up in business. I am fully qualified and insured in everything I offer as treatments and I also choose to be a member of a professional body just to add to that credibility.

No genuine therapist will ever be upset by you asking what their qualifications are and if they’re insured. We like to shout about what we do! If someone isn’t happy to share this information I would be concerned and personally wouldn’t be booking in with them.

I have clients that have come to me having had very negative experiences with massage treatments, sometimes being hurt by the treatment, including visible bruising and pain that doesn’t go away. This shouid not happen.

I will always offer the best treatment possible, tailored to your needs, and backed up by training, qualifications and over 25 years of experience (which makes me feel very old!).

I am more than happy to discuss any treatments with you before you book in to ensure you are happy with what I can offer.

Rant over!