Asia H Beauty and Complementary Therapist

10/11/2025

What a weekend!
I had a brilliant time (and a super busy one!) marking the Dava Way course on Friday and massaging on Saturday for the event — it’s always such a great atmosphere seeing everyone’s hard work pay off.

I’ve popped up my availability for this week — just two spaces left on Wednesday if anyone’s in need of a post-race or midweek reset massage.

You’ll also find some post-race recovery tips in the next image to help ease those tired legs and get you moving comfortably again.

Remember — recovery is part of the process, not just what comes after. Taking time to rest, stretch, and look after your body helps you come back stronger.

08/11/2025

08/11/2025

Good luck to everyone running the Dava Way Ultra today!

We had a beautiful day yesterday marking the course, and it looks like the weather’s treating us just as kindly today.

I’ll be at the finish line in Forres, set up and ready with my massage table for anyone who needs a bit of post-race care or recovery. Can’t wait to see you all cross that line — you’ve got this!

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11/10/2025

As the colder days creep in, it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves just how powerful real heat can be for the body.

Heat therapy isn’t just about comfort — it’s a natural way to ease sore muscles, reduce tension, and calm the nervous system. By increasing circulation, heat brings oxygen and nutrients to tired tissues, helping them to recover and move better.

Whenever possible, go for real heat — hot baths, wheat or rice bags, hot water bottles, or hot stones. These reach deeper layers of tissue and support healing far more effectively than chemical heat patches or creams.

06/10/2025

After a weekend of almost relaxing with the bun in something that now actually resembles a living room, I’ve been easing back into things today — catching up on messages and getting my diary sorted!

Here’s my current availability for the next few weeks

09/09/2025

Ever wondered why that “ache” doesn’t go away with painkillers alone? Sometimes it’s not just about pain relief — it’s about finding (and fixing) the root cause because pain doesn’t have to be your normal.

Whether it’s muscular or nerve-related, understanding what your body is telling you is the first step toward moving better and feeling better.

If you’re living with ongoing pain, you don’t have to go through it alone. Massage, movement, and the right exercises can make a real difference. I’m always here to help guide you.

25/08/2025

While I’m on a roll wee the admin and socials this morning, I thought I’d share what I still have available for the rest of the year.

Sitting out in the garden in the sunshine typing this up felt lovely… but also a little surreal realising we’re already creeping towards winter and the end of the year! Time really is flying.

If you’d like to get booked in, now’s the best time to grab your spot before the diary fills up.

25/08/2025

Well Done & Thank You!

That’s a wrap on the Move For You 12-week challenge 🎉

A HUGE well done to everyone who took part — whether you made it to week 4, week 8, all 12 weeks, or dipped in and out along the way, you’ve done something positive for yourself and that’s what truly matters

Thank you also to the brilliant local businesses and groups who got involved and supported the challenge — your input made such a difference in keeping the momentum going and showing how much our community can achieve together

I’ll be looking to run this again next year (hopefully even bigger and better ), but for now, let’s celebrate all the effort that’s gone in.

To mark the end, I’ll be hosting a Wellness 5K walk in Buckie on Thursday 4th September at 7pm (start point TBC). It would be lovely to see you there — open to all, whether you took part in the challenge or not.

Here’s to moving for ourselves, supporting each other, and feeling the benefits. Well done, everyone!

22/08/2025

Bruising After Massage – a (not so wee) note.

Did you know?
While some soreness or mild redness after massage is normal, visible bruising should not be something you experience regularly. Massage is designed to ease tension and aid recovery — not cause injury.

Why Bruising Can Happen

Bruising after massage is uncommon but possible. It can be linked to:
•Pressure applied too deeply, too quickly
•Age, thin skin, or fragile blood vessels
• Medications such as blood thinners
• Health conditions affecting clotting (Integrative Healthcare, NHS)

Occasional, mild bruising after a deep tissue session may not be harmful, but frequent or unexplained bruising should never be ignored.

My Approach as a Therapist
In remedial, sports and deep tissue massage, communication is everything. I always work with a pain scale of 1–10, and we should never go above a 7— and that’s your 7, not mine.

Before applying deeper techniques, I:
✔️ Warm up the area
✔️ Encourage circulation (erythema)
✔️ Build gradually, so your muscles release tension safely

Massage should work towards:
✨ Relieving pain
✨ Improving mobility
✨ Supporting recovery — without leaving you bruised

When to Seek Advice
It’s best to check in with your GP if you notice:
•Large, painful, or frequent bruises
•Bruises appearing for no clear reason
•Other symptoms such as unusual bleeding or fatigue

The NHS advises that easy bruising can sometimes be linked to health conditions or medication side effects. It’s always better to get checked.

A Note on Cupping
The marks left by cupping are not bruises. They’re caused by suction drawing blood to the surface to improve circulation and healing. These painless circular marks fade within days and are a normal, expected effect of the therapy.

Finally...
Massage should feel supportive, effective, and safe.
If you ever feel discomfort, speak up — a good therapist will always listen and adapt.

18/08/2025

What a weekend with our amazing Moray Way Ultra family – from the organisers and volunteers to every single runner and their support. The energy and support really shone through, and I hope that radiated out into the wider community too.

I had such a great time helping mark the Fochabers to Buckie leg of the course, and it was brilliant seeing the 50k runners heading off on the buses full of determination.

At the finish line yesterday, it was busy and so inspiring – hearing people’s stories of what they’d just achieved and their exciting future plans. I also heard some brilliant feedback about what’s available in and around Buckie: the Fry Inn for a well-earned salty chip, the Ice Cream Cabin for a sugary treat, and local hotels and holiday homes that gave runners a proper rest before the big day. Not to mention the friendly locals who made such a difference with their warm support.

A huge shoutout too to the crews and support teams – you were absolutely amazing and such a lifeline to the runners along the way.

One thing that came up a few times was that not everyone had a post-race recovery plan in place. Recovery is just as important as training and racing, so I’ve put together a few simple tips to help you look after your body after such a huge effort.

I’d love to hear how you get on with them — feel free to share your feedback or what works best for you in your own recovery.

The Moray Way Ultras Race Series
Thistle Timing
Stuart Ross Media
Ray Liversidge
Speyside Brewery
Skedaddle Speyside Shop

Buckie Swimming Pool
Maynes Coaches
The Thistle Bar, Buckie
The Fry Inn
Buckie Ice Cream Cabin
Brig & Barrel Hotel

16/08/2025

Its Speyside Way Ultra Today and the have left with our 50k runners heading to their start line at

Keep an eye out for runners on the Speyside Way 100k & 50k races today, hosted by Moray Way Ultras!

• 100k runners started this morning in Aviemore

• 50k runners starting from Tamdhu

They’ll be following the beautiful Spey all the way to the finish line in Buckie at the fishwives walk end point, arriving from around 1pm through to 11pm tonight

With 160 entrants, plus volunteers, families and supporters, it’s set to be a fantastic day. If you’re nearby, why not come out to cheer the runners on – your encouragement makes a huge difference!

A wee reminder:
⚠️ Please don’t remove or alter any course markings
⚠️ Take extra care when driving near runners

Let’s give them a warm local welcome and plenty of encouragement as they take on this huge challenge!

06/08/2025

Back from Belladrum and what a weekend it was! Great music, so much laughs, and nae mud! Now back to reality with a cuppy and my diary in hand 😄

I’ve had a chance to go through my bookings and here’s what I have left until the end of October. My diary is always open, and I even had my 2026 one delivered last week (yes, I’m that person 😅)!

And a big WELL DONE to everyone taking part in the Move For You Challenge. Whether you're on week 4, week 8, or somewhere in between, you're showing up and doing something amazing for your wellbeing. Keep going, you’ve got this! 💛

If you're thinking about booking in, especially for your half-price or free Move For You massage, pop me a message soon — spaces are filling fast!