Massage Matters Clinic

10/11/2025

Appointments available book online at
www.massagematters.clinic or call us on
01844 212 022

09/11/2025

06/11/2025

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the fascinating role of the vagus nerve — the body’s ultimate conductor of calm.

In this final part, we look at simple, practical ways to support it every day:
🌬 Deep breathing
🎵 Humming
😂 Laughter
❄️ Cold water exposure
💆 Massage

Each of these helps activate the vagus nerve and shift your body out of “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.”

Watch our new short video to discover how these small actions can make a real difference to your wellbeing.

🔗 Watch now: https://massagematters.clinic/the-vagus-nerve-part-three/

📍 Massage Matters Clinic, Thame
📞 01844 212022 • 💻 massagematters.clinic

06/11/2025

Appointments available to book online at www.massagemassage.clinic or
call us on 01844 212 022

29/10/2025

🎉 Welcome Holly Purdy to the Team!

We’re delighted to welcome Holly to the Massage Matters Clinic team as a Sports and Remedial Therapist.
Holly holds an Honours Degree in Sports Therapy from the University of Worcester and brings both skill and enthusiasm to her new role. She was drawn to MMC because of our strong local reputation — the kind of environment that inspires ambitious young therapists.

Passionate about athletic performance and injury recovery, Holly combines a friendly, pragmatic approach with a real desire to grow her hands-on expertise alongside our senior therapists.

📅 Availability: Wednesdays from 5th November

If you’re in need of treatment, why not book in and experience her skills first-hand?

📍 Massage Matters Clinic, Thame
📞 01844 212022 • 💻 massagematters.clinic

Meet Our Therapists Here you can get to know each of our therapists a little better. You can also find out which days of the week they are available Holly Purdy “Massage is such an important part of recovery and wellbeing — it helps support both body and mind through every stage of the process.....

22/10/2025

In Part 1, we looked at how the vagus nerve helps calm the body and mind.

In this second instalment, we dive deeper into what makes it so extraordinary — a nerve that connects your brain, heart, lungs, and gut, regulating everything from inflammation to emotional balance.

First described by Galen over 2,000 years ago, the “Great Nerve” continues to fascinate researchers exploring its role in immunity, mood, and even long COVID.

Watch our new short video to see how this quiet network helps keep your body in harmony — and stay tuned for Part 3, coming soon.

🔗 Watch now: https://massagematters.clinic/the-vagus-nerve-part-two/

📍 Massage Matters Clinic, Thame
📞 01844 212022 • 💻 massagematters.clinic

22/10/2025

Appointments are available to book online at www.massagematters.clinic
or call us on 01844 212 022

09/10/2025

Most of us know what stress feels like… but few realise how powerfully the body can calm itself when the right systems are activated.

The vagus nerve runs from your brain to your abdomen — helping regulate heart rate, digestion, and relaxation.

Massage, breathing, and gentle movement all help to stimulate it, bringing you out of “fight or flight” and into “rest and digest.” 🧘‍♂️

We’ve made a short video explaining how massage supports this natural calming system — take a minute to breathe, watch, and reset.

🔗 Watch now & read more: https://massagematters.clinic/vagus-nerve/

📍 Massage Matters Clinic, Thame
📞 01844 212022 • 💻 massagematters.clinic

24/09/2025

From his first questions about becoming a therapist to passing some of the UK’s toughest training (Cotswold Academy, OSSM, Hydrotherm, pregnancy & oncology massage), Tom has impressed us every step of the way.
He’s now joined our team, working Thursday evenings (5–8 pm) and Fridays all day.
Book in with Tom and experience his dedication and skill first-hand.

📍 Massage Matters, 11 Friday Court, Thame
📞 01844 212022
🔗 Read Tom’s full story here:

After standout training at OSSM and Cotswold Academy, plus Hydrotherm, pregnancy and oncology massage, Tom joins us Thursdays and Fridays.Published: Sep 20th, 2025By: John HolmanRead Time: 2 mins

10/09/2025

✨ Meet Leia Yaniv – Our Massage Therapist & Pilates Teacher! ✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Leia to the Massage Matters team! 💛

🩰 With roots in ballet and Pilates, plus training in holistic and deep tissue massage, she brings empathy, expertise, and a curious touch to every session.

💬 After working at Oxford University (and feeling the strain!), Leia rediscovered her true calling through a treatment at our clinic — and the rest is history.

🌸 She specialises in hypermobility and women’s health, offering a personalised blend of deep tissue and soothing holistic massage. Her mission? To help you feel more connected, empowered, and in control of your body.

📅 Book with her today and step into a space where healing begins with trust.

📍 Find her at: 11 Friday Court, Thame, OX9 3GA
📞 Call: 01844 212022
💻 Book online
🔗 Read Leia’s full story here:

With roots in ballet and Pilates, Leia brings curiosity, care, and expertise to massage, supporting trust, healing, and body awareness. Published: September 6th, 2025 By: Leia Yaniv Read Time: 5 mins

15/08/2025

Why is staying active such a struggle — even though we know it’s good for us?

Because exercise is a modern invention.
👣 For most of history, humans moved for survival — not for fitness goals.

Our ancestors:
✅ Walked, danced, carried, dug
✅ Sat often — but got up and moved frequently
✅ Built just enough strength to live well — not bulk up

Today, we’re lucky. We’ve got modern tools they never dreamed of:
💪 Training techniques
🥗 Good nutrition
🛠️ Medical and recovery support (like massage)

And the benefits of regular movement are clear:
✔️ Supports repair systems
✔️ Reduces disease risk
✔️ Boosts longevity & quality of life — especially as we age

Movement doesn’t have to be extreme — just consistent.

👇 Want support with staying active, managing injury, or building habits that last?
We’re here for that.

🔗 Read the full article:
https://massagematters.clinic/myths-about-movement-and-exercise/

25/07/2025

Could movement help protect your body from cancer?

It might sound surprising, but there’s growing research showing that regular movement plays a role in reducing the risk of several common cancers — including breast, bowel, and womb cancer.

It’s not just about fitness or fat loss. It’s about how movement affects:
✔️ Hormone regulation
✔️ Inflammation levels
✔️ Immune system function

Even gentle, consistent activity has benefits — especially when paired with rest, recovery, and support from therapies like massage.

We see the positive effects of movement every day at Massage Matters.
If you’d like to move more, but don’t know where to start — we can help.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://massagematters.clinic/why-moving-your-body-could-help-protect-it-from-cancer/