JacquiB Massage - ACMT

16/11/2025

I’ve had a few new followers over the past few weeks so I thought it was time to reintroduce myself!

Hi 👋 I’m Jacqui, and I live in Tarbert , Argyll.

After 20+ years as a fitness and exercise professional and my own personal experience of burnout with CFS and my return to health, coming back out of lockdown I was more than ready for something new.
I took some time to refocus, trained in Women's Menopause and Exercise Coaching, Pelvic Health Coaching, and Advanced Clinical Massage with the Jing Institute of Massage - which this year I also qualified with Jing in Advanced Myofascial Massage, TMJ Disorder Massage, Rib Abdomen & Thorax Massage, Positional Release, Oncology Massage, Table Thai Massage, and I even squeezed in a Cadaver Anatomy Lab workshop .

During my more recent learnings I've begun to fully understand nervous system work and how life changing it is - how without fully realising it, I had been working this way on myself for years.

🌿 Everything I do in clinic brings me back to my great foundation - Advanced Clinical Massage Training and using the biopsychosocial approach and a tailored treatment plan we can together achieve tangible results, such as reducing pain and restoring movement, rather than just providing relaxation.

I’ve got a 'little' more training lined up but not till next autumn, I'll tell you more about this when it comes around!

I've surprised myself how obsessed I have become with the science and advanced anatomy behind clinical massage. My work blends the best of grounding work, evidence based treatments, with a gentle and nurturing touch.

👐I currently work full-time as a Clinical Massage Therapist from my space in Tarbert, supporting clients with pain relief, grounding and nervous system regulation.
I also still teach a couple of group fitness classes, this brings me so much joy seeing women becoming stronger and empowered in themselves, and moving better with less pain.

I’m mostly booked until the end of this year, however I do still have a few limited appointment slots available before Santa arrives.
To book or to find out more you can drop me a message here - or preferably follow my Whatsapp link.. https://wa.me/message/MQ5DWVFTQ3EIK1

See you on my massage table, or perhaps in a class soon ✨

15/11/2025

Next week's Massage and Classes availability
▪️Massage▪️
60 minute massage slot : Friday 21st Nov ~ 9.30am (suitable for full body/focus area/clinical massage follow-up)

▪️Classes▪️
Gritty & Grace ~ Tuesday 6.30pm
Fitness Pilates ~ Thursday 9.30am
Venue - West Loch Wellness

Booking link & more class info; https://gymcatch.app.link/TUxY3E6WjYb

▪️For future massage appointments or to be added to this week's cancellation list - please contact me directly to discuss your treatment preference;
https://wa.me/message/MQ5DWVFTQ3EIK1

12/11/2025

Spaces for weekly Fitness Pilates Classes
• Thursday mornings 9.30am
at West Loch Wellness

For bookings and more class info, please follow the link:
https://gymcatch.app.link/jzAYrp1ZeYb
loch.wellness

09/11/2025

**Now Gone** Thank you 🙏
Clinical Massage
Availability this week
Friday 14th Nov 2.15pm

This slot is suitable for the following;
• Clinical Massage new client/1st appointment 90 min - £75
• Clinical Massage Follow-up appointment - £60
• 90 minutes Relaxation Massage Full Body - £85
• 60 minutes Relaxation Massage Full Body - £60
• Hot Stones Massage Full Body 65 mins - £65

For bookings or to discuss what treatment would be best for you please message Jacqui https://wa.me/message/MQ5DWVFTQ3EIK1

▪️Jing Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist▪️
Chronic MSK Pain and Injuries • TMJ-Jaw Pain • Stress Related Pain and Conditions • Oncology Massage

09/11/2025

✨Group Fitness Classes Tarbert ✨
• Gritty & Grace ~ Tuesdays 6.30pm
• Fitness Pilates ~ Thursdays 9.30am

Classes are held in the fab new studio at West Loch Wellness - Coranbuie holiday park
*Booking essential*
Follow the link below to secure your space & for class info..
https://gymcatch.app.link/zKXSYiNQMXb

*Jacqui's background is in Group Fitness, exercise to music, yoga, gym instructor 20+ years - and more laterally in advanced Clinical massage.

Booking link:
https://gymcatch.app.link/zKXSYiNQMXb

06/11/2025

I'm amazed by the progress of my TMJ massage clients! 🌟
My client from four weeks ago returned today for her second session. Initially coming as she had been struggling with jaw clicking, pain, tinnitus, and migraines for a long time, classic TMJ-Dysfunction.
After her first treatment she had been tinnitus-free for three weeks, almost off daily painkillers, experiencing less jaw pain and jaw clicking. She even looked much brighter too!

Incredible results after just one session - I'm excited to see what the future holds! 🙌✨

05/11/2025

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Beautifully said

The Spine: Our Inner Tree of Life

There is a sacred tree at the center of the human body. A living axis. A trunk of intelligence. A riverbed for electricity and emotion. It roots into the earth through the sacrum, rises with intention through each vertebra, and blooms into the branches of our nervous system, carrying thoughts, instincts, memories, and breath to every corner of our existence.

The spine is not just bone. It is a guardian of the nervous system, the bridge between stillness and motion, safety and vigilance, survival and surrender. Around it, fascia spirals like living silk, wrapping each vertebra, whispering signals from muscle to organ to mind. Within it, the spinal cord carries a galaxy of information, messages traveling faster than thought, shaping how we feel, how we stand, how we heal.

When tension gathers here, it is rarely only physical—stress pools in the thoracic spine, where breath forgets to expand. Grief hides between the ribs. Fear coils low in the lumbar curve. Old bracing patterns linger from times we had to be strong to survive. The nervous system remembers, and the body holds those memories like fallen leaves woven into roots.

As bodyworkers, we are not simply touching muscles; we are tending to this internal tree. We create space where compression once lived. We melt fascial armor that formed when life demanded resilience. We support the spine in remembering its natural rhythm, helping breath return, energy flow again, and the parasympathetic system rise like morning light after a long night. With each intentional stroke, we allow the nervous system to shift from a state of defense to one of trust, from a state of bracing to one of softening, from a state of vigilance to one of peace.

Myofascial work along the spine invites the tissues to unwind and the nerves to exhale. Gentle traction lengthens this sacred column, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to flow like a quiet stream, nourishing both the brain and body. Slow decompression at the sacrum reminds the system that grounding is safety, not weight. Subtle mobilizations along the neck release the pathways through which thought, voice, and emotion travel. And when breath synchronizes with touch, the body remembers how to relax into its original intelligence, not because we forced it, but because we offered it permission.

And then there is the soft medicine, oils that glide down the paraspinals like liquid intention. Essential oils chosen with purpose to calm, open, or awaken. Lavender to soothe the parasympathetic pathways. Frankincense to evoke grounding and spiritual stillness. Peppermint to enliven circulation and bring clarity. Each drop becomes part of the conversation between the therapist, tissue, and nervous system. These oils don’t fix the body; they remind it of what it already knows.

We do not command healing. We midwife it. We hold space for shifting. We guide breath like wind through autumn branches. We restore the spine its fluidity, its courage, and its ability to stand tall, not from tension, but from alignment with life itself.

The spine is the pillar that carries our story. When we honor it, we honor the nervous system, the breath, the memory of resilience, and the possibility of renewal. In our hands, clients learn that they do not have to brace themselves through the world; they can unfold. They can soften. They can rise again, rooted and radiant, like a tree touched by light.

This is the work.
And it is nothing less than sacred.

- The Body Artisan

01/11/2025

**Now Gone 🙏✨
I have one last minute cancellation available for this Friday 7th at 2pm

Whatsapp me to secure your slot https://wa.me/message/MQ5DWVFTQ3EIK1

Clinical Massage 👐
An outcome-based approach to treating specific musculoskeletal conditions and soft tissue disorders through a combination of hands-on techniques and rehabilitation. Unlike general relaxation massage, it involves a clinical assessment to identify a client's specific issues, such as chronic pain, injuries, or postural problems. The treatment is then tailored to your individual needs to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and strengthen muscles.

26/10/2025

*Advanced Clinical Massage*

▪️Clinic is fully booked this week and next week - cancellation list only.
▪️I have massage slots availability for November on the following dates;

• Wednesday 12th ~ 1.45pm
• Friday 14th ~ 9.30am / 11am / 12.30am / 2pm
• Monday 17th ~ 2.30pm
• Wednesday 19th ~ 12.30pm / 4.15pm
• Friday 21st ~ 9.30am / 12.30pm
• Wednesday 26th ~ 12.30pm
• Thursday 27th ~ 1.30pm

🎄December slots are filling fast, please book in advance when possible

Treatments available
• Advanced Clinical Massage - for chronic pain & injury (60-90 min)
• Relaxation Massage (40/60/90 min)
• Sports massage
• TMJ-Dysfunction Massage (60-70 min)
• Oncology Massage (25-60 min)
• Myofascial Massage (90 min)
• Hot Stones Massage (60/90 min)
• Table Thai Massage (45 min)

For bookings or more information please contact me directly..
https://wa.me/message/MQ5DWVFTQ3EIK1

Follow this link to view our catalog on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/c/447919402299

26/10/2025

Have you joined us yet at our new venue ✨
Still a couple of spaces at each classfor next week!
• Gritty & Grace ~ Tuesdays 6.30pm
• Fitness Pilates ~ Thursdays 9.30am

Classes are held in the studio at West Loch Wellness - Coranbuie holiday park
*Booking essential
Follow the link below to secure your space..
https://gymcatch.app.link/zKXSYiNQMXb

25/10/2025

**Client Success Story: J***'s Recovery Journey**

Client J*** arrived for a Clinical Massage after a fall from a height, sustaining significant bruising and tissue damage. Once his initial bruising and healing had passed - mostly muscular, tendons, and soft tissue damage - he was left with pain, discomfort, and reduced range of movement. During his initial consultation, he also shared that these residual pains were constantly impacting his daily life and work, which was really affecting him.

During his session, I focused on gentle, therapeutic massage techniques aimed at reducing muscle tension, promoting circulation, and encouraging tissue healing. I prioritized areas of residual pain and tightness, carefully listening to his feedback to adjust pressure and techniques accordingly. I also incorporated light stretching and mobility exercises to help restore some range of movement and alleviate stiffness. The goal was to not only provide immediate relief but also to support his long-term recovery and confidence.

Following the session, J*** reported an immediate sense of relief and a noticeable decrease in discomfort. Here’s what he had to say:

*“Hi Jacqui, Just a small message to say I can’t thank you enough for helping me. Honestly, I haven't felt so good in eight months. After my accident, I was lame & in pain, struggling with discomfort every day. One hour of your expertise has transformed me back to feeling my old self. I can't thank you or recommend your service enough. Thanks J


Clinical massage therapy is an outcome based treatment where the focus is on treating the client as a whole mentally, physically and spiritually.

Treatments use a mixture of Eastern and Western techniques which include myofascial release, Trigger point therapy, Amma fusion, Deep tissue massage, Soft tissue release and advanced stretching these combine to offer relief from many chronic pain issues such as frozen shoulder, herniated disc, lower back pain, carpal tunnel and postural problems and many more.

https://wa.me/message/MQ5DWVFTQ3EIK1

24/10/2025

Catching-up and nearding-out this afternoon on CoreTruths module 2 Workshop. Today's lecture ~ spinal surgery learning for body workers. It all makes so much more sense after attending last week's Cadaver Workshop with