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04/12/2017

Scar Tissue and It's Effects

Do you have scar tissue? It might be external or internal, from surgery or some other form of trauma. Is it causing you discomfort, affecting your posture or reducing your range of motion?

Did you know that Myofascial Release (MFR) Massage can help you to reduce the physical effects of scars, help to eliminate symptoms and often reduce the visible appearance of scars?

What you see on the skin’s surface is only part of what’s going on with a scar.

Think of your skin as a piece of material that’s been sewn up, damaged or altered. What’s going on underneath?

Irregularities in one part of the skin tissue or internal tissue has a chain reaction effect on the rest of your body.
It’s all connected.

It may cause adhesions which is when internal tissue binds together in abnormal places and can cause extreme pain, discomfort or alter your posture. This is particularly common after surgery and in cases relating to the stomach, may affect the bowel.

Surface scars can also restrict the movement or sensations of the skin or again, affect your posture.

As long as your scar is at least 12 weeks into the healing process, there’s no time limit as to how old a scar can be to be treated. It may even be 10 or 20 years old.

MFR massage is a very gentle, hands on form of treatment which works on the connective tissue that lies underneath the skin and exists throughout the entirety of our bodies like an internal stocking.
An issue in one area can have a chain reaction effect on other parts of the body.

If you think a session with me could help you, please call Cleanse on 0131 332 2775 or email me with any questions you may have at

vicky@vmtherapies.co.uk.

http://www.vmtherapies.co.uk/Myofascial-Release.html

(photo by Anton Darius)

01/09/2017

What’s being grounded all about?

By Vicky McMurray

Are you finding yourself more tired than usual?
Easily distracted?
Find yourself often daydreaming?
Confused in your thinking?
Is it difficult to make decisions?
Are you continually distracted by past events or worried about the future?

If you’re any of these things it could be because you’re not fully grounded.
So what does “being grounded” mean?
It’s being fully conscious and present in the NOW. It helps you to be balanced, centred and aligned with all aspects of yourself. It helps you to react in a more considered way. It’s being aware and connected to the earth and the energies within it.
If something in you recoils at the idea of being more present then you might want to take a look at that. Why? What’s so scary about it? What’s the fear that’s attached to that?
What could this fear be blocking?
If you were to identify this fear, deal with it. Resolve it. Imagine what amazing things could then come into your life?
What could your life look and feel like without this fear?
So what can you do for yourself to be more grounded in your daily life?

Be aware of where you are, what’s going on around you. What does it feel, smell, sound, taste like? Take some time to consider these things when you feel you’re not quite present.
One meditative method you can use is it imagine channels of light leading down through your feet going down through the centre of the earth and connecting with the energy at the centre of the earth. Draw that energy back up through those channels of light into your feet, into your body and feel that connection, feel that flow of abundant energy flow through your body.

If you make conscious grounding a part of your daily practice it will become instinctive and intuitive helping you to be more present, more alert, more in charge of what’s going on in your life, help you make clearer choices which are in alignment with your true self and what makes you truly happy and feel more energised.

If you’d like some assistance in making this positive shift in your life then book a Theta Healing® session with me by calling Cleanse on 0131 332 2775/email hello@edinburghcleanse.co.uk

http://www.vmtherapies.co.uk/Theta-Healing-.html

25/08/2017

Who’s in control?

By Vicky McMurray

Do you have a condition or a life situation that’s defining you?

Does it feel like it’s in charge of your life?

Do you want to take back that control?

In Theta Healing® we look at your subconscious self, at why you may be attracting these “situations” in your life or holding onto them. How you can change them, release them, cope or react differently whether that be behavioural, emotion or physical.

We look at what fears and beliefs may be preventing you from making alternative choices and taking charge of your life.
If it’s time for you to move past what’s been holding you back and to move forward, call Cleanse on 0131 332 2775/email hello@edinburghcleanse.co.uk to book a Theta Healing session with me.

http://www.vmtherapies.co.uk/Theta-Healing-.html

18/08/2017

Why would I need to stretch?

By Vicky McMurray

Stretching improves your body posture, creates an awareness of what each movement and action does to our body, improves circulation, can increase energy levels, reduce stress levels and of course relieve pain and discomfort.

Tight and stiff muscles can limit our normal range of movement and that lack of flexibility can contribute to muscle and joint pain in the form of chronic pain, reduced range of motion, reduced blood circulation, reduce the muscles healing process and can cause injury.

You don’t have to be involved in a sporting activity to need to benefit from stretching, it can be everyday life too. The way we sit, walk, lift children, our posture, hobbies and stress levels can also affect our muscles.

What is it that physically affects our muscles?
Repeated physical motions, improper use of muscles, heightened levels of stress, our nutritional intake and hydration all affect our muscles in different ways.

If you’re lacking in a nutrient such as magnesium, you may experience increased levels of muscle aches and cramping, general fatigue, low mood or poor sleep. Magnesium also helps with our detoxification which rids the body of excess waste build up in the tissues.

If you’re dehydrated then you may reduce the lubrication to joints, muscles and surrounding tissue. This may lead to deterioration of cartilage and friction of the tissue fibres. Water also allows the build of toxins to be removed from the body. If a therapist advises you to drink water after a session, this it to both encourage all the toxins which have been released from the muscles to leave the body and to plump up and re-hydrate all those tissues which have just been worked on and encourage them to function at their best.

There are various types of stretching, two of which are:
The static stretch where you place your body to create tension in a muscle or muscle group. Each stretch should be held for at least 15 seconds. I’ll often advise clients which stretches they can do at home to facilitate their healing process and for general self-help.

The passive stretch is similar to the static stretch but is done using another person or piece of apparatus to take that stretch slightly further. I frequently incorporate these in my massage sessions to enhance and increase the benefits of a session.

Should I stretch before exercise?
Yes, after a gentle warm up, stretching will increase muscle and tendon flexibility, increase range of movement and reduce the risk of injury.

Should I stretch after exercise?
Yes. This will aid the recovery of the muscles, lengthen muscles and tendons, help them get rid of waste products from the tissue, promote oxygen, nutrient and water intake to the tissue and reduce muscle ache.

How do I stretch effectively and safely?
Only take a stretch as far as is comfortable. If you don’t get as far as you’d like the first time, this will improve with each stretch you do. If you overstretch you risk injury.

Incorporate slow deep breaths which will help your muscles relax and absorb oxygen. Take a deep breath in and as you breath out, allow your body to ease into or out of each stretch.
Hold each stretch for a minimum of 15 seconds.

This encourages your muscle to lengthen and settle at it’s natural state rather than the compressed and tight condition it’s become used to. After the 15 seconds, it gives up trying to fight back and gives into a nice relaxed stretch. Ideally you should repeat this at least 3 times.

NEVER bounce in a stretch. This will probably result in an overstretch and can result in an injury.

If you’d like to book a session with me and incorporate some stretches which will help you maintain healthy muscle care, please call Cleanse on 0131 332 2775/email hello@edinburghcleanse.co.uk

http://www.vmtherapies.co.uk/Therapeutic-Holistic-Massage.html

16/08/2017

"For most of my life I have studied and worked with people, exploring philosophy and issues of health and mental health. In Acupuncture, I work with Physical health, fertility and assisted reproduction, musculo-skeletal problems, long term chronic illness, and I have worked with people who are experiencing the difficulties associated with cancer. And much more."
Find out more about Acupunture with Quintus here: https://www.quintus-acupuncture.co.uk/ Call 0131 332 2775 to book in with Quintus at Cleanse.

Quintus Farrell Acupuncture Edinburgh and psychotherapy Edinburgh

11/08/2017

How amazing are our bodies!
I'm always amused at people's reactions to hearing I'm a massage therapist. Nearly every time, their hand goes straight to their neck or the part of their body that's sore. They unconsciously realise where their tensions, aches and pains are but hadn't really acknowledged it till that second - I'll bet they don't even realise they're doing it. I'm sure I do the same.
We've got so good at ignoring the signs our bodies send us, become deaf to the messages these aches and pains are sending. There's always a reason! It might be physical, it might be mental, it might be emotional but there's always a reason.
Have we become too busy to listen?
Our bodies are amazing! They take us from a newborn to a yappy, gurgling, smiling and exploring toddler to a challenging and boundary seeking teenager to an adult with responsibilities and opportunities to take on exciting adventures. And in that time we test our bodies, we sometimes break it or damage it but it does an amazing job of healing, bouncing back, carrying us through this journey, takes us places we thought we'd never go, helps us achieve ambitions we never thought we'd come to realise. Sometimes though it might need a listening ear or a little help along the way.

Do you know the best way to do this? Do you know others who could help you tune into these signals, aches and pains? Do you even know where to start?

It could be that your body just needs some TLC in the form of a massage or maybe someone to talk to who’ll help you make sense of the emotions and fears locked up in your body ready to be released.
Look after your body, hopefully you'll need it for quite a while.....
If you’d like a massage session with me, please call Cleanse on 0131 332 2775/email hello@edinburghcleanse.co.uk
www.vmtherapies.co.uk

04/08/2017

Is surgery my last option?

Do you have a physical condition which is causing you constant pain and discomfort?

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to resolve this pain?

Have you reached the point where surgery seems like your only option?

Maybe you need to try just one more thing…… surely it’s worth a go if it means avoiding surgery?

There’s an endless list of conditions the treatments I offer can resolve such as a frozen shoulder, chronic back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, RSI, slipped or bulging discs and jaw issues.

To book a session with me, please call Cleanse on 0131 332 2775/email hello@edinburghcleanse.co.uk

If you’d like to discuss whether or not I think I can help you with your condition, please email me at vicky@vmtherapies.co.uk
www.vmtherapies.co.uk

28/07/2017

When do you book a massage?

- By Vicky McMurray

Do you find yourself booking a massage when you realise you needed it yesterday?!

Do you have a job or hobby which is physically demanding? This could be sitting at a desk all day, working in a high stress environment, doing lots of heavy lifting, travelling a lot of the time, gardening, a sport activity or dancing?

You may be training for a physically demanding activity such as a marathon, a challenging bike ride, a trek or an Iron Man competition?

If you know this situation is going to continue, maybe you just need to keep in touch with your body and keep on top of the stresses and strains to prevent chronic and urgent conditions.
A massage maintenance programme is ideal for us all if you can manage it and may mean less time away from that job or activity if it means your reduce the risk of injury.

A massage session could identify any issues in the body before they get to that high level and offer you advice on reducing the risk of injury, posture or self-help stretches.

For an appointment with me, phone Cleanse on 0131 332 2775 or email hello@edinburghcleanse.co.uk

http://www.vmtherapies.co.uk/Massage-Edinburgh.html

08/07/2017

John Ramsay offers the energy healing therapies Reiki, Karuna Reiki® and VortexHealing® which can help with many mind, body and spirit issues including stress, physical pain, depression, anxiety and depleted energy levels.

http://www.edinburghcleanse.co.uk/john-ramsay

John has been a Reiki Healing Practitioner since 1995 and VortexHealing(R) practitioner since 1998. He is currently a Reiki Master Teacher and Advanced Level VortexHealing (R) practitioner.

07/07/2017

Have you ever wanted to learn how to practice Reiki?

24/06/2017

Universal and Ayurvedic Reflexology are unique treatments to help with deep relaxation, fertility issues as well as menopausal problems. It may help you with back pain, blood pressure balance and many other issues. Also generally give you a sense of ease, compensating for dis-ease.
To make an appointment, ring Cleanse on 0131 332 2775.

Click here to read more about Stéphane's work:
http://www.edinburghcleanse.co.uk/stephane-jaeger-rouse