Kathryn Mitchell, Soft Tissue Therapist

Whilst I am also busy helping our youngest prep for Uni life in a few weeks time (aka as IKEA time), I thought I would post this little, gentle reminder.....

Posting this nice and early this year due to popular demand!

2026 has been by far my busiest year in the treatment room, so if you’re starting to think about autumn training and races, I’d recommend giving me a shout sooner rather than later.

This will ensure we can get your treatment dates booked in around your event and have you feeling your best when it matters most.
..and if you are visiting this page new today...

Whether you are training for your first or 100th event, running roads or trails, please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss how regular treatments can help reduce aches (or 'niggles') and increase range of movement for your next run and beyond!

As Therapists, we are trained to recognise when a client may be presenting with a ‘red flag’ that may require further medical intervention. A few examples include unrelenting night pain, problems with dizziness or vision or an unexplained weight loss.

We also recognise that there are certain pathologies, conditions and medications that are occasionally a general contraindication (treatment is not appropriate on that day) or more often, a local contraindication (avoiding a certain area of the body). Examples of a general contraindication include severe, unexplained pain or a contagious illness. Examples of a local contraindication include sunburn or a fracture.

For some pathologies, conditions and medications, it may be appropriate to make treatment modifications. This may include altering the positioning, depth of pressure, duration of the treatment or massage medium used. For example, a woman that is pregnant being positioned in the side lying position, potentially modifying the pressure and duration of treatment for someone with an inflammatory condition or avoiding the site of a recent cortisone injection.

A health intake form and consultation is always completed prior to commencing your treatment. This information is gathered and discussed together. It helps inform an appropriate and safe treatment plan for you. Occasionally, on initial contact, it may be deemed more advisable for you to seek treatment from another professional such as a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist or for you to ‘check in’ with your G.P or Midwife regarding your presenting symptoms.

Massage is generally a very safe and beneficial modality where the individual as a whole is considered - this includes your health, presenting symptoms and any medication you take.

Working during a solar eclipse - well that's a first!!🌑

Just a little reminder.....