Elements Massage Therapy

01/01/2026

I hope you all had a fabulous time over the festivities 🎄🥂
Step into the new year restored and ready for 2026🌿
Remaining availability for January 🤍 Message me to book your spot 💆‍♀️

01/01/2026

I started my massage business in August, and I’m beyond grateful for everyone who trusted me, booked with me, and supported me in 2025. Every session, referral, and kind word meant so much. Thank you for being part of the beginning 🤍🌿

22/12/2025

Wishing all my clients a peaceful, relaxing, and joyful holiday season! 🤍🌿

19/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Heated bed, cosy vibes and all set for my lovely clients today 🧘‍♀️🌿🤍

03/12/2025

🎁 Gift Vouchers available 🎁

🎄Give the gift of pure relaxation this Christmas!🎄

Our Massage Gift Vouchers are the perfect way to help someone unwind, reset, and feel amazing this Christmas 🎅🏻

28/11/2025

The holidays are coming fast!

If you need a moment to breathe and de-stress before the Christmas madness I’ve got limited spots available for next week. 🎄

23/11/2025

Too good not to share ❤️ So many benefits to your massage 💆‍♀️

SUNDAY MUSINGS ......

💭 Why do you feel a sense of calm after therapeutic massage?

🧠 Well, there is a mix of biological, neurological, and psychological effects during a massage treatment. Safe, therapeutic touch creates a sense of safety, comfort and emotional calm, thereby reducing the negative effects of stress and feelings of isolation.

👀 So what is happening inside your body?
Here are my Top 5 Takeaways:

1. 🧘‍♀️Activation of the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
Massage stimulates pressure receptors just under the skin, which signals the brain to shift from stress or "fight or flight" mode (sympathetic nervous system) to relaxation or "rest & digest" mode (parasympathetic nervous system). This slows your heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and creates a deep sense of calm.

2. 🤸‍♂️ Releases a DOSE of “feel-good” chemical messengers such as:
Dopamine – boosts feelings of motivation, concentration and comfort
Oxytocin - sometimes called the “bonding hormone” and can create a feeling of emotional calm.
Serotonin – stabilizes mood, helps sleep patterns and promotes relaxation and digestion (rest & digest)
Endorphins – natural pain relievers that can also help with inflammation and boost your immune system.
At the same time, it decreases the negative effects of Cortisol, the stress hormone which affects sleep patterns, weight gain, mood changes (anxiety), motivation and brain fog.

3. ⚡ Decreased muscle tension.
Muscles hold tension from stress, posture, and overuse. During massage, localised blood flow and lymphatic drainage can improve, nerves stop sending “stress” signals, muscle fibres relax, joints feel looser and perception of pain can decrease.

4. 😌 Deep diaphragm breathing.
Most people naturally begin breathing more slowly and deeply during a massage. This increases oxygen exchange, calms the mind and helps regulate the nervous system.

5.🌱 Mind–body connection.
Lying still in a quiet environment encourages mindfulness. The brain gets a break from multitasking, which adds to the feeling of peace afterward.

🤼‍♀ So if you are busy being stuck in "fight or flight" mode, give yourself a DOSE of those helpful neurotransmitters and kick Cortisol into touch ✌

💆🏻‍♀️You'll immediately feel the benefits of "rest & digest" mode with a therapeutic massage!

Don't believe me? come try it!

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20/11/2025

So grateful to have shared such a special day with the Pink Ladies of Argyll 🩷 You are all remarkable, brave, strong women who deserve nothing less than the world.
And Nicky… truly one of the kindest and most beautiful souls there is 🩷 Thank you for letting me share this humbling day with you all, Nicola ✨

10/11/2025

Big, Busy weekend of learning at Western School of Massage 💪
Diving deep into Sports & Remedial techniques from Myofascial Stripping, PNF Stretching to MET and Pelvis & Lumbar Spine testing 🔥

Now it’s back to a full Monday in The Cabin Elements Massage Therapy 🌿

I’ve got a couple of appointments left this Thursday and only a few spaces remaining for the rest of the month — book yours now to avoid missing out! 🙌

📅 Message me to secure your spot

07/11/2025

06/11/2025

Another amazing day with my wonderful clients, every session is a chance to restore, relax, and recharge! 💪💆‍♀️