Back to Basics

Back to Basics Certified Sports Massage Therapist specializing in deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and recovery-focused bodywork.

Helping you move better, feel better, and perform at your best

✨ Exciting News! ✨On 10th December, I’ll be completing my Lymphatic Drainage Training Course — a perfect addition to my ...
27/11/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨
On 10th December, I’ll be completing my Lymphatic Drainage Training Course — a perfect addition to my Sports Massage and Acupuncture services.

This new skill will allow me to create fully bespoke, tailored treatments for each individual client, helping you feel lighter, reduce bloating, improve recovery, and look your best.

With Christmas party season just around the corner, it’s the ideal treatment to help you feel confident and look amazing in your party outfits. ✨🎄

I’ll be taking appointments from 10th December onwards.
DM for more info or to book!

🎁 Looking for the perfect gift of wellness?Treat yourself or someone you love with our Sports Massage & Acupuncture Gift...
14/11/2025

🎁 Looking for the perfect gift of wellness?
Treat yourself or someone you love with our Sports Massage & Acupuncture Gift Vouchers!

Whether it’s for muscle recovery, stress relief, pain management, or pure relaxation, our tailored treatments help restore balance and boost overall wellbeing.

✨ Why choose a voucher?
✔️ Ideal for athletes or anyone with aches & tension
✔️ Professional, personalized treatments
✔️ Flexible booking options
✔️ Beautifully packaged—perfect for gifting

💆‍♂️ Sports Massage: Improve mobility, release tight muscles, and speed up recovery.
🕊️ Acupuncture: Reduce pain, calm the nervous system, and support holistic healing.

🎉 Special Offer:
Buy a voucher today and give the gift of better health, energy, and peace of mind.

📩 Message to order your voucher or learn more!

14/11/2025

✨ Exciting News! ✨

I’m really happy to share that I am now officially qualified in Entry Level Acupuncture and certified in First Aid! 🙌
I’ll be applying for my needle licence next week and once that’s processed, I’ll be ready to start booking people in for treatments at the Pioneering Care Centre at Cobblers Hall.

As I’ve completed the entry level of acupuncture training, I can currently treat a specific range of protocols until I move on to the full Foundation Level. Here are the conditions I’m able to work with at this stage:

* Stress, anxiety
* All over body pain
* CRPS, hot flushes, addictive traits. Immuno-enhancing, wellbeing. (This is Auricular)
* Nausea, fainting
* Relaxation, insight and focus
* Period pains
* Brain Fog
* Irregular menstruation
* Lethargy
* Bloating
Within each of the above there are other conditions/issues which will also be included in the treatment.

Acupuncture is an amazing therapy that can be used as a stand-alone treatment, or combined beautifully with Reiki and Sports Massage, which many of you already come to me for.

If you’d like more information, please feel free to DM me. I’ll also make an announcement as soon as my diary officially opens for acupuncture appointments. 💛

Thank you all for your support — exciting things ahead! 🌿✨

🌀 Why Maintenance Sports Massage MattersYou don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from regular maintenance sports massa...
09/10/2025

🌀 Why Maintenance Sports Massage Matters

You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from regular maintenance sports massage — but if you move your body, train hard, or spend hours sitting at a desk, your muscles will thank you.

Sports massage isn’t just about fixing injuries — it’s about preventing them. Regular treatments help to:
💪 Improve flexibility and range of motion
🦵 Reduce muscle tension and soreness
💤 Enhance recovery and sleep quality
⚡ Boost circulation and performance
🧠 Support mental wellbeing and relaxation

Think of it as tuning your body before it breaks down — just like regular servicing for your car.

Whether you’re training for an event, returning from injury, or simply want to move and feel better, consistent massage sessions help you stay balanced, strong, and pain-free.

📅 Book your next maintenance session today and keep your body performing at its best.

21/09/2025

Exciting news! 🎉
I’m now in collaboration with PureGym Bishop Auckland to offer Sports Massage Therapy 👐💪

Whether you’re training hard, recovering from an injury, or just need to release some tension, sports massage can help improve performance, speed up recovery, and keep you feeling your best.

📍 10% discount to PureGym members
📅 Booking details are either DM/mob/Fresha

I can’t wait to support members and the wider community on their fitness and wellbeing journeys. 💚

✨ Got Back Pain That Just Won’t Quit? ✨It might not just be your spine—it could be trigger points.These are tight “knots...
15/09/2025

✨ Got Back Pain That Just Won’t Quit? ✨

It might not just be your spine—it could be trigger points.
These are tight “knots” in your muscles that can cause pain, stiffness, and even send discomfort radiating to other areas.

💡 Trigger Point Therapy works by releasing these knots through gentle pressure techniques, restoring blood flow, easing tension, and helping your body move freely again.

✅ Relieves chronic back pain
✅ Improves posture & mobility
✅ Reduces stress and tension

If your back pain hasn’t improved with stretching or rest, trigger point therapy might be the missing piece.

Book your session today and give your back the relief it needs

⚡ Achilles pain isn’t always just the tendon!Trigger points in your calves, foot muscles, and even hamstrings can overlo...
13/09/2025

⚡ Achilles pain isn’t always just the tendon!
Trigger points in your calves, foot muscles, and even hamstrings can overload the Achilles.

💆 Trigger point therapy helps by:
✅ Releasing tight knots
✅ Improving mobility
✅ Reducing strain on the tendon

Tip: Pair releases with calf stretches & heel drops for lasting relief.

DM or book on Fresha - availability this week

💪 Feeling beat up from overtraining?Sometimes it’s not just sore muscles—it’s trigger points holding you back.Trigger po...
11/09/2025

💪 Feeling beat up from overtraining?
Sometimes it’s not just sore muscles—it’s trigger points holding you back.

Trigger point therapy targets those tight “knots” in your muscles that can:
✨ Relieve tension
✨ Improve recovery time
✨ Restore mobility
✨ Prevent nagging injuries

If you’ve been pushing hard at the gym and feel like your body isn’t bouncing back, incorporating trigger point therapy might be the missing piece in your recovery routine. 🧘‍♂️👐

📍 Train hard. Recover smart.

✨ Why Stretching Matters ✨Stretching isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about keeping your body and mind in top shape:1️⃣...
04/09/2025

✨ Why Stretching Matters ✨

Stretching isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about keeping your body and mind in top shape:

1️⃣ Boosts Flexibility & Mobility – Keeps your muscles and joints moving freely.
2️⃣ Improves Posture – Counteracts stiffness from sitting at desks or scrolling on phones.
3️⃣ Enhances Circulation – Increases blood flow, helping muscles recover faster.
4️⃣ Reduces Stress & Tension – A few deep stretches calm the nervous system.
5️⃣ Prevents Injuries – Prepares your body for workouts and daily movement.

💡 Just 5–10 minutes a day can make a big difference!

✨ Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming – the widespread pain, muscle tension, and constant fatigue take a toll...
17/08/2025

✨ Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming – the widespread pain, muscle tension, and constant fatigue take a toll on daily life. One gentle but powerful approach that may help is Trigger Point Therapy.

While it’s not a cure, incorporating trigger point therapy into your wellness routine can be a supportive tool in managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Always check with your healthcare provider to see if it’s right for you. 💜

DM to book

Got tendinitis? 🎯 Try trigger point therapy!When muscles get tight, they can pull on tendons, creating extra stress and ...
08/08/2025

Got tendinitis? 🎯 Try trigger point therapy!
When muscles get tight, they can pull on tendons, creating extra stress and inflammation. Trigger point therapy targets those tight “knots,” releasing tension so your tendons can finally relax and heal.
Less muscle tension ➡️ less tendon strain ➡️ faster recovery. 🙌
Your body will thank you! 💪✨

✨ Tension Relief with Trigger Point Therapy ✨Ever feel like your muscles are tied up in knots? 😣That deep, nagging ache ...
06/08/2025

✨ Tension Relief with Trigger Point Therapy ✨

Ever feel like your muscles are tied up in knots? 😣
That deep, nagging ache in your neck, shoulders, or back might be caused by trigger points—those tight, tender spots that refer pain to other areas.

🎯 Trigger Point Therapy is a simple and effective way to relieve that tension.

By applying gentle pressure to specific areas, you can:
✅ Release built-up muscle tension
✅ Improve flexibility and movement
✅ Reduce pain and discomfort
✅ Boost relaxation and stress relief

DM to book

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