ForeverYoung

Massage during or after cancer treatment requires a different approach. It’s not about deep pressure or working through every knot, it’s about understanding what the body is going through and adapting the treatment accordingly.

Our oncology massage is tailored to the individual, taking into account their treatment, how they’re feeling on the day, and what they’re comfortable with.

Sometimes it’s about easing tension. Sometimes it’s simply about creating a quiet space to relax and feel cared for.

There’s no pressure to “push through” just a safe, compassionate treatment designed around you 🌿

Because when your body is going through so much, being looked after matters.

If you're a parent who has spent the summer putting everyone else's needs before your own, perhaps it's time to put something in the diary for you 📖

A little bit of peace. A little bit of quiet. An hour where nobody needs a snack, a lift, an answer or your attention 🍪🍭🍩🍟🍿🍫

Just you, a comfortable treatment room and some much needed time to switch off.
Because when September comes around and everyone's back to school, work and routine, wouldn't it be lovely to start it feeling a little more like yourself? If you've been meaning to book, Katie's diary is open. 🌿

One of the things I love most about being self employed is that no two days look the same.

One minute I'm giving a sports massage to someone training for their next event, the next I'm catching up with a client I've known for years, and then I'm learning something completely new because I genuinely love understanding more about what I do! Somewhere in between there's usually a cup of tea, a slightly chaotic diary and me wondering where the day has gone. 😂

I think that's what makes us good at what we do, not assuming we've learnt everything, but staying interested enough to keep learning and THAT is one of the reasons I still love Forever Young as much as I do. 🤍

Please welcome the newest member of the Forever Young family, Dorris! 🐾🤎

Katie has officially added a very important role to her home business:

Chief Cuddle Officer.
Professional snack enthusiast.
Full time treatment room supervisor.
And absolutely no qualifications whatsoever. 😂

Dorris has already made herself very comfortable and we’re fairly certain she’ll be expecting a staff discount on all future massages 👀🐾

She may not be joining Katie in the treatment room but she’s definitely joining the Forever Young family 🐶💛

Everyone say hello to Doris! 👋🏼

If you've been thinking about booking for a while, this is your nudge.

❌Not because you have to be falling apart before you're allowed to look after yourself.

❌Not because you need a "good enough" reason.

And definitely not because you have to wait until you've got a completely free week in your diary, because, let's be honest, when does that ever happen? 😂

Sometimes you book because your shoulders are feeling tight. Sometimes because you've been training hard. Sometimes because work has been relentless and sometimes you just fancy an hour where someone else looks after you!

Whatever your reason, you're welcome here. If you've been meaning to book, drop me a message and let's find a time that works for you 🤍🌿

You don't always realise how much tension you're carrying until you finally stop.
I've seen people arrive chatting away, shoulders somewhere around their ears, and leave looking completely different 🥰

Not because I've magically fixed everything that's going on in their lives, sometimes they just needed somewhere they could stop for an hour. Life is busy. Work is busy. Family is busy. Our phones are busy. Our brains are busy. Your body doesn't always get the memo that you're "fine”. So every now and then, give yourself permission to properly switch off.

I'll take care of the massage. You can take care of absolutely nothing for a little while 🤍

One of my favourite parts of being a massage therapist is that no two appointments are ever quite the same ❌

The pressure that feels brilliant for one person might be far too much for someone else. One client might want to chat throughout their treatment, while another wants an hour of complete silence. Some people come in with a very specific area that's bothering them, while others just know that something doesn't feel quite right 🤨

That's why I don't believe in a one size fits all approach - your treatment should be about you, your body and what you need on that particular day!

Because you're not booking a massage off a conveyor belt. You're booking time with someone who will actually listen and if you tell me you want the pressure turned down halfway through, I promise I won't take it personally. 😂

Sometimes your body tells you things before you consciously realise what's going on. That shoulder you've started rolling without thinking. The way you keep stretching your neck at your desk. The lower back you rub when you get out of the car 🛻

Little things that become part of your routine because you've simply got used to them. But "I've always been like this" doesn't necessarily mean "this is how I should feel."

Your body changes with your work, your lifestyle, your stress levels, your sleep and everything else life throws at you. So instead of waiting for a ni**le to become a problem, start paying attention to those little signals and if you're not sure what your body is trying to tell you, that's something we can talk about when you come in. Sometimes a little awareness is the best place to start. 🤍

We so often let lovely words float by and really ruminate on the little snarky remarks or negative interactions that can pop up day to day and I want to switch that up! I had to take a moment to celebrate this comment from June on a previous post, it makes me so happy that people look forward to joining me in the treatment room just as much as I look forward to seeing them!🥰

A lass our honeymoon is coming to an end 😭 🍯 🌙 🇮🇹
Just finishing off my last Venetian Spritz before getting to the airport 🍹 ✈️
Arrivederci Italy bella 👋
See you in the massage room starting Monday 🙌 look out knots, I’m coming for you 🪢
Love Kt ForeverYoung Carrick x
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