Palms Holistics

11/12/2025

Well, the dreaded lurgy has struck and my wee nose is dripping like a knackered fridge! Not what I need slap bang in the middle of the busy festive season 🤧

If you're feeling tired but wired and more fried than festive, then remember to stop and take a time out. Even for a few moments. Try this useful technique below to help you catch your breath. And if it's all getting too much, remember it will January before you know it.

(Photo: West Sussex NHS Foundation Trust)

28/11/2025

Health & Wellbeing class for those living with long term chronic conditions 👇

Living Better with Chronic Conditions

If you’ve ever thought “exercise isn’t for me”, this might be the class that changes your mind.

Our new Health and Wellbeing Class helps you explore simple ways to improve energy, manage symptoms and find what works for you. One session. One small step. One positive change.

As a Lanarkshire resident, you are welcome to attend our free class, provided by the Clinical Health Psychology Service. No booking required.

Come along to Ronald Miller Lecture Theatre, University Hospital Wishaw on Thursday 18 December, 10am-11.30am.
https://www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk/how-we-can-help-you/reclaim-your-life/

06/11/2025

"Massage has short term benefits for people with musculoskeletal pain" (Link to study below 👇).

At first glance, "short term benefits" may appear a little disappointing. But think about it....

🚿🛀You don't have 1 shower and expect to smell fresh for the year.

🪥🦷 You don't brush your teeth onc and expect to keep those pearly whites perfect.

🥙🫜 You don't eat one salad and expect to see results on the scales (though we all have 😁).

Massage is the same. It should ideally form part of your self care and investment in overall health & wellbeing. So, short term or not, it's still beneficial & most definitely worth it!

I'll be back offering mobile appointments in the East End & North Lanarkshire from 24th November. Please drop the page a pm for any queries.
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01/10/2025

Sometimes life throws you several curve balls and things don't go according to plan. This is currently one of those times for me. I'll be off the radar for the next few weeks, (maybe popping on to post any helpful self care stuff).

Hope to be back mid November offering mobile appointments to help smooth out those niggles & knots.

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29/08/2025

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September Diary now open for bookings.
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29/08/2025

....eat, sleep, work...repeat...eat, sleep, work... repeat.... 😩😫🫩

If this sounds like you then it's time to prioritise a toatie wee bit of "Me" time with a Palms Holistics treatment! Scattered appointments available through September.

Mobile service in North Lanarkshire & Glasgow East End
60 min treatment £50
90 min treatment £70.

25/08/2025

...and you get a gold star for a wee bit of drool when lying face down.😁

(Pic courtesy of Health Practitioners of Canada)

20/08/2025

If a career in massage has ever interested you then there is no better time to invest in your future and get booked on this course! Having completed several courses The Glasgow School of Massage, I can't recommend the courses and tutor highly enough. Already know that this course is going to be 5 ⭐

Is 2026 the year that you decide to make that move?

To become a professional Sports Massage Therapist?

Booking is NOW OPEN!

This is the most up to date L3 Sports Massage Therapist course offered in the UK which will teach you more than just the basics.

Please contact us for further details.

https://www.sportsmassage.education/glasgow-course

20/08/2025

What was on the menu at Palms today?

This morning's lovely client began with a soothing scalp and face massage with a face oil. Not only can this help with headaches it's also a lovely treatment if you're a nighttime teeth grinder (or just a Gabby Annie! 😁) Our jaws and facial muscles carry a lot of tension, so this was just the ticket.

Next we moved onto the lower legs & feet as this client has some issues with their feet and ankles. A lovely blend with palmarosa, lavender and benzoin essential oils created a light, sweet aroma with nourishing properties to pamper sensitive dry skin.

A scalp & face massage followed by a foot massage may sound like a funny combination to you. But that's the beauty of a Palms treatment. We tailor the session to what you need.

PM the page for any queries
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18/08/2025

Motion is lotion right enough!

Our experience of pain can lead to us developing fear around carrying out specific movements, tasks or activities. This can mean that we do these activities less often and over time we may avoid them altogether. Sometimes even the thought of doing these movements or activities or seeing someone else do it can increase our pain and trigger a reaction in our nervous system turning up the ‘volume’ of pain.

We become conditioned to respond this way as the brain starts to feel safer when we avoid the particular task, activity or movement.

A greater understanding of pain can help reduce the worry about ‘pain meaning damage’ and this can then allow us to feel more confident to try things again knowing they are not causing tissue damage to ourselves. ​

Over time, this can help us to re-engage with movements and activities which matter to you and improve your quality of life.

18/08/2025

Deciphering massage jargon can be confusing if it's all new to you...

I was recently asked if I offered Therapeutic Massage. What's that?

It's a general term used to describe any kind of massage modality that addresses specific physical symptoms, an arthritic knee or chronic lower back pain for example. To help with these issues, your therapist would utilise various styles and techniques to target these troublesome areas. Maybe a deeper slower pressure to encourage an area to "let go", some gentle assisted stretches or lighter strokes to reassure sensitive areas. You don't need to biting the end of the table in pain for it to count! (Also, teeth marks are very difficult to remove from my massage table 😁).

Remember that massage is working with your nervous system. That's the magic key that unlocks everything, encouraging relaxation and those feel good chemicals in the body that aid with pain relief.

So, in short, Therapeutic Massage is basically any massage style that helps with your sore bits! 😉

PM the page for any enquiries.
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15/08/2025

A lady recently contacted me asking about my pregnancy massage packages....So here's a wee breakdown of how I create your treatment.

🤰We discuss the spots causing the aches & pains.....
- lower back?
- carpal tunnel syndrome?
- shoulders & upper back?
- heavy swollen feet?
- leg cramps?
- poor sleep?
- headaches?

🤰We look at how you feel most comfortable...
- side lying?
- lying face up (with you head & upper body elevated)
- Seated upright & supported in a chair?

🤰We consider those extra special touches...
- Aromatherapy oils safe for use during pregnancy (or not! You're the boss 😁)
- Nourishing base oils ( no essential oils) to nourish and soothe irritated, sensitive skin.

And then we create "your" massage

Your body has always been unique, even more so when you're pregnant...so let's create a unique massage for you 🤰🍼🤰

Please PM the page with any enquiries.

Pamela
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