Revive Kendal

17/11/2025

A free hour so clear the mind and enjoy the peace. I hate the cold but it doesn't matter when it's such a gorgeous stroll along the canal.

Life is good 🥰

16/11/2025

Coming soon Cupping Massage

We will soon be offering cupping as part of our treatment range.

What is cupping? What are the benefits and how does it work?

Cupping massage is an ancient alternative medicine technique that uses suction to increase blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and promote healing. It involves placing cups on the skin to create a vacuum, which can be used in a moving or static way to massage tissues. The therapy can leave temporary circular bruises that fade in a few days.

Types of cupping
Dry cupping: Cups are placed on the skin to create a vacuum without any incisions. This is a common and non-invasive method.
Mobile cupping: Cups are moved over the skin with a lighter vacuum, similar to a gliding massage.
Static cupping: Cups are placed on specific points and left to create suction, which draws blood to the area to promote healing.

How it works
A vacuum seal is created on the skin using cups made of glass, bamboo, or silicone.
The suction pulls the skin and underlying tissue upward, which can help stretch the muscles and fascia.
This process is believed to increase blood flow to the area, reduce pain, and help break up adhesions.
What to expect
Potential marks: Temporary circular marks, or bruising, are common and can vary in colour from light yellow to dark purple. These typically fade within a few days to a week.
Temporary soreness: You may feel temporary soreness or a tight sensation after a session, depending on the intensity of the treatment.
Pain: A licensed practitioner should perform the massage, and it should not be painful.

Possible side effects: Some people may feel lightheaded, dizzy, or experience flu-like symptoms temporarily.

11/11/2025

Do the dark nights get you down? The cold, the rain, the darkness?

We are offering a free infrared treatment of your choice with every massage booked through to 30th November

Choose from
An infrared sauna
Red light therapy
Blue light therapy or
Green Light therapy.

We are dedicated to your well-being and hope to see you soon. 😊

10/11/2025

So often clients have come to me with pain in various parts of the body. The back, the hip, the knee, the calf.

When I tell them that the problem may be their feet they appear surprised. How can it be from the feet?

The Ripple Effect

Poor foot mechanics don't just affect the feet - they create a cascade of compensation patterns that can impact the entire kinetic chain. Without understanding this connection, you're only treating symptoms, not causes.

Common mechanical issues

Overpronation: The foot rolls excessively inward, which can flatten the arch and lead to conditions like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and knee pain.

Supination (or underpronation): The foot rolls excessively outward, which can make it a more rigid structure and a poor shock absorber.

Calf tightness: Tight calf muscles can significantly impact foot mechanics and are often linked to foot pain and other issues.

09/11/2025

Love this 😊

Amazing charity and a pleasure and privilege to work for them

During 2025, we're shining a light on 25 heroes of CancerCare who have all made a significant difference to the lives of people who need it in their local community.

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Next in the series is one of our therapists, Mark!

Mark is a Massage Therapist who works out of both the Slynedales and Kendal Centres. He’s impacted the lives of so many local people since he first joined CancerCare.

Mark said: “When I qualified as a therapist, I wanted to use massage to help with mental health. Freeing muscles and reducing pain has a significant impact on a person’s mental wellbeing. CancerCare was my first choice — what better place is there to offer the service.”

Mark was the first male Massage Therapist to join CancerCare. He added: “That was daunting in a way, but all of the staff and clients have made this job a pleasure. I look forward to work every day.”

As well as being part of the team, Mark is also a prolific fundraiser, having taken on various running challenges in aid of us. Mark’s extreme fitness endeavours are certainly not for the faint-hearted; his most recent effort saw him run along Hadrian’s Wall. Starting in Newcastle and finishing in Bowness, he ran a total of 84 miles in under 24 hours.

Mark, Team CancerCare and your clients appreciate you so much!

09/11/2025

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08/11/2025

Remembering the fallen and the living who gave it all without wanting anything in return.

Great Gable tomorrow for remembrance.

Lest We Forget ❤️

07/11/2025

Winter Warmth Offer

Until 31st December book a full body hot and cold stones massage or a full body warm bamboo massage and receive a 20% discount.

There are no limits on the number of treatments until 31st December.

Warm the body, ease the muscles, relax and let the stresses melt away.

03/11/2025

Do you suffer pain in the knee but haven't injured the knee itself?

Did you know that knee pain can be caused by muscles in the thigh, including the quadriceps and hamstrings, and muscles around the hips, such as the glutes. Weakness or tightness in these muscles can create imbalances that put stress on the knee joint, leading to pain. Other muscles, like those in the calf (e.g., the gastrocnemius) and hip (e.g., the pes anserine group), can also contribute to knee issues.

31/10/2025

Warm bamboo massage is a deep tissue massage using warmed sticks to pe*****te deep into muscle tissue. What are the benefits?
Physical benefits

Deep muscle relaxation and tension release: 

The heated bamboo allows for deeper work into the muscles, helping to melt away stubborn knots and tightness. 

Improved circulation: 

The warmth dilates blood vessels, increasing blood flow to flush out toxins and bring fresh, oxygen-rich blood to muscles. 

Increased flexibility and range of motion: 

The deep, elongated strokes can stretch tight muscles and the fascia surrounding them. 

Pain reduction: 

It can provide relief from chronic pain and discomfort. 

Enhanced sports performance: 

It is beneficial for athletes, helping them recover from exercise and improve muscle function. 

Mental and emotional benefits

Stress and anxiety relief: 

The heat and deep pressure have a calming effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

Mental calmness: 

The treatment can lead to a deeper sense of mental peace and overall rejuvenation.

Improved sleep: 

It can help improve the quality of sleep.

Enhanced energy levels: 

By aiding in detoxification and improving circulation, the massage can help revive your body and mind. 

Book a full body treatment with us and experience this amazing massage technique.

27/10/2025

A fantastic review from a recent treatment of warm bamboo massage and red light therapy.

"Still feeling great after the bamboo massage and red light therapy a couple of days ago. They are a great combination for really sorting problem areas.

This is without doubt the most pain free I've been, after a series of sessions over the past few months, to help recover from multiple injuries sustained over the past couple of years.

Such a relaxing environment, which also really helps reduce the life stress too. Thank you."

Thank you so much for the review. It means a lot and so happy when what I do alleviates pain and stress.

It's been a good day 😊

23/10/2025

Red Light Therapy

So we've been offering this service for just over a month and what feedback have we received?

Achilles problems
Customers experienced a tingling sensation during the treatment but found that inflammation and discomfort was significantly less after the treatment.

Calf Tension
Using the red light therapy on right calf musclesprior to massage released a lot of tension reducing the pain and discomfort often experienced during deep tissue massage.

Neck pain
Greater movement and rotation after the treatment. A reduction in discomfort.

We will keep providing feedback as it is received