Anika Ainslie Massage

12/11/2025

A massage for tight shoulders and chronic discomfort in the neck. When a client comes to me with issues like this I'll assess the range of movement before treatment. We always talk about posture in various aspects of life and sleeping positions / pillows, as these can affect neck comfort.
I may do mobilisations and some exercises as well as massage.

10/11/2025

Massage helps reduce stress through a combination of physical, chemical, and psychological effects on the body:
- lowers stress hormones
- boosts 'feel good' chemicals
- relaxes muscles & improves circulation
- encourages deep breathing & mindfulness
- improves sleep & recovery
- provides human connection

09/11/2025

This week has been monopolised by one thing (with a little bit of yoga thrown in!) I've had a wonderful week being on stage for the first time in my adult life 😁

04/11/2025

02/11/2025

This week's round up:
- A grueling Run Activ session with including several ascents of Montrose St!
- Online production meeting for the end of year dance show for my daughters' dance company
- More online CPD
- Dress run through for Sister Act and lots and LOTS of practicing!
- Flat tyre 😭
- Much halloweening!

25/10/2025

It's been a busy week outside of massaging at work:
- Photoshoot for my girls with their dance company and the fabulous
- Rehearsals for Sister Act
- Snuggles with my doggies, who needed comfort from fireworks bangs
- Exercise was yoga at home and strength / cardio training at the gym.
- CPD study with the online training conference
- Off the booze this weekend, so enjoying some Trip CBD drink

22/10/2025

Day 1 of the virtual training conference:
Muscular system and massage techniques today.

Did you know, 1 muscle fibre is about the same size as a hair from your head?
There could be around 1,000,000 muscle fibres in the quadricep muscles!

21/10/2025

A lovely essential oil blend to help clear those stuffy noses! I use this a lot in my treatment room diffuser as we get into the colder months.

07/08/2025

🏔 STAIR CLIMB EVEREST CHARITY CHALLENGE! 🏔️

Join us on 31st August, from 7AM to 7PM, as we take on the Stair Climb Everest Challenge at Kelvingrove Park's Granite Stairs — one step at a time 💪

We’re climbing the height of Mount Everest between us (8,848m - around 805 reps on the stairs) in a single day to raise funds and awareness for two incredible causes:

💙 Alzheimer Scotland
💜 Brothers in Arms Scotland

We need help though. Whether you run one rep or 50, every rep matters. We want to add more peaks to the target. Conic Hill, Ben Lomond/Nevis or even DOUBLE Everest if we get enough bodies taking part.

Come take part, cheer us on, or donate to support mental health and dementia care across Scotland.

🌟 Let’s make every rep count.
📍 Granite Stairs, Kelvingrove Park
📆 Sunday 31st August
⏰ 7AM - 7PM

31/07/2025

I love doing both relaxation and sports massage treatments, but here's a heads up on the environments of my different work spaces:

* When I'm at home this suits both a quiet, peaceful relaxing massage & sports massage

* At the gym , clients successfully relax during those massages, but the environment outside of my room will generally be a bit noisier.

Please speak to me if you're unsure what will suit you.