Sam Massage Therapy

Love my mid day 'posh' coffee fix at :) yum yum yum 😋

Beautiful walk this evening after a day of rain. Good to blow the cobwebs away 😀

New postnatal block starting with Arleen Dingwall Pilates :)

Strathaven mums and mums-to-be ... fab new block of starting up soon!! Get your place quick 😀

Availability this Saturday 😀 booking link in comments

Some last minute availability this week :)

Book via link in comments

So excited to be attending this course this time next week. The great thing about being self employed is choosing your own areas of interest to train and develop into. This is something which I know will be so worthwhile to many of my clients and will enhance and further develop my skills :)

Restore Scar Therapy

If you are local to Cambuslang and have wee ones... and the weather remembers it's Summer, this looks like a love afternoon out :D

🐻🐻🐻 Teddy Bears' Picnic 🐻🐻🐻

Grab your favourite cuddly toy and come on down to Cambuslang Park on the morning of Wednesday 10th July for lots of fun at our Teddy Bears' Picnic!

We have cute animals to meet, Bookbug fun, crafts and lots more!

No need to book, just turn up and enjoy!

🌟🌟I can't quite believe it - May 2024 marks 10 years since starting my business. 🌟🌟

10 years since I completely changed my career, and made my career work for me and round my lovely family.

🙏🫵I can't thank you all enough for supporting me through these past 10 years, whether you read, share or like posts, are a regular client, or simply drop in when needed. Self employment can be the most liberating, rewarding and challenging choice, but having amazing clients definitely makes it all the more easier and worth while.

✋🤚In those 10 years I have learnt so much about the human body, and the amazing role that massage can play in supporting the body on a physical and emotional level. However I feel there is still so much to learn and find out which is why I love what I do. On a daily basis the body both astounds, bewilders and inspires me. It's human nature to focus on what doesn't feel right but just remember the millions of tiny processes which at any one time are in perfect working order, from blinking our eyes, to our toenails growing and our kidneys filtering our blood. Our bodies are truly amazing!

🥂 So here's to the next 10 years - whatever they bring! 🥂

Thank you to everyone who came along to the amazing free pregnancy and postnatal event today. Had lots of fun chatting to new and expectant patents about the benefits of massage during pregnancy and the postnatal period, and all thing c section related!

So grateful to Lynsey at for organising and inviting me along, and to all the other awesome businesses helping make your pre and postnatal journey that much easier and enjoyable.

🌟🌟Whoop whoop tomorrow is the big day!!🌟🌟

Come and join us tomorrow for pots of lovely info and services for expectant and New born parents 😀

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE - 6 DAYS TO GO!! 🌟🌟

👉 Excited to be exhibiting at the next pre and postnatal event hosted by on Sat 18th May 1-3pm.

Please feel free to share with parents-to-be or new parents!
Check out the amazing list of professionals who will be there, guiding you through your pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period :D!




















Power Lab

Mum Club East Ayrshire

Last minute cancellations for this Saturday at 😀

Book in via the link
https://sam-massage-therapy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

🌼Happy Sunday everyone, hope you are having a relaxing bank holiday weekend! 🌼

A couple of slots available this week perfect for you :) Whether you are looking for a general massage, relaxation, pregnancy, postnatal, c-section recovery, scar work, or struggling with aches and pains, you can book in using the below link 👉

🌟🌟Look forward to seeing you soon :D

https://sam-massage-therapy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

So looking forward to exhibiting at this free event in TWO WEEKS time :)

Important to protect your scars from direct sunlight... especially as summer sun is approaching :)

Summer is fast approaching so the big question is, do you know how to protect your scars in the sun?☀

BAPScarCare SPF40 might be the best option for you with UVA+UVB protection and best of all it's clinically proven.

We've got together a blog about the best way to protect your scars in UV exposure and you can read that here https://www.esperehealth.co.uk/blog/post/protecting-scars-in-the-sun.html . ☀

The beautiful studio which I work out of! Beginners pilates classes available and tester sessions coming up at the 'open studio' afternoon on the 18th May :D

Only One space left in hamilton May Bumps weekly classes which starts next week. Don’t miss out!! Click now to book https://www.juliekeysbumpbirthandbaby.com/antenatal-bumps-class £72 for a 6 week term only a few spaces left in Airdrie too 🤰🏼❤️

👉Are you booked in for an elective C-Section, or recovering from giving birth via C-Section? Did you know that I have a free leaflet giving tips and advice on early recovery and how to look after your scar! This is available to download for free directly from my website :D

🌟 https://sammassagetherapy.co.uk/c-section/

When is scar work not appropriate?

👉 If you are experiencing pain in the area you should always get this checked out by your GP. You may be sent for an ultrasound or have further tests carried out. It is generally best to avoid scar work until everything has been investigated.

👉If you are actively trying to conceive, suspect, or know you are pregnant then avoid scar work. Keep your therapist up to date - as any changes in your circumstances will need a discussion - it's never 'too much information' :)

👉Do you have a IUD (coil) fitted? Your c section scar can still be treated if you have an IUD in place but your therapist may need to adapt how they work, so always keep them updated. In addition if you are doing self massage avoid working deeply over the scar. Check with your therapist the appropriate depth to work at given the IUD.

👉Massaging your own scar can be unknown territory - many clients are not sure if they are doing it right, or going to cause more damage. When you are ready to start massaging your scar here are my top tips:

🌟 - Get yourself comfortable. Lie on your back, knees can be bent or legs flat to soften your abdominal muscles.
🌟 - If you have lost sensation, start above the scar where there is full feeling. Work gradually down using the same pressure. Go GENTLE.
🌟 - Slowly imagine playing the piano across your scar and your lower tummy (think scar up to belly button), use the same amount of pressure as you would on a keyboard.
🌟 - Avoid movements pulling or stretching the skin away from the scar.
🌟 - Softly press the skin onto the tissues below and move these tissues exploring the area. Think of a Xmas stocking... you are not trying to feel the stocking on the outside, but sink through the stocking to feel the presents inside. In the same way we want to engage with the tissues below the surface of the skin. If you are comfortable with this then gently move the skin over the tissues going into circular movements along and above the scar.
🌟 - If it feels uncomfortable or painful, stop.
🌟 - Massaging should be intuitive - don't overthink it!
🌟- If you can manage 2-3mins, 2-3 x weekly then you are doing amazing!

🙌Start massaging / interacting with your scar once it has fully healed over and is completely robust. It might be that initially you simply stroke your scar, or run something soft (like a feather) over the top of it.

Ohhh a brand new box of my c section leaflets has just arrived. 2nd edition tweeked, updated and improved 👏

If anyone needs more leaflets for their clients just let me know 😀

Are you a client who regularly forgets which house is mine... well for the next couple of weeks simply look out for the cherry blossom 🌸 and you have arrived! 😉 love this time of year!

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Availability left this week including a Saturday slot:

Book via the link
👉 https://sam-massage-therapy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

The bra lady is back in town!! For all you expectant mums :)

Back to normal 🚗 tomorrow after a 6 week absence ….now I appreciate how all the C -Section mums feel when they lose their wheels 😔
I’ll be everywhere from Lanarkshire to Largs over the coming weeks. If baby is imminent or already here please book your fitting soon. Now taking bookings for May/June…..Jo 😊

🌟🌟 SAVE THE DATE - 1 MONTH TO GO!! 🌟🌟

👉 Excited to be exhibiting at the next pre and postnatal event hosted by on Sat 18th May 1-3pm.

Please feel free to share with parents-to-be or new parents!

Check out the amazing list of professionals who will be there!



















Power Lab

Mum Club East Ayrshire

👉 Last minute availability this week

🌟🌟 Book via the link https://sam-massage-therapy.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings