Guides from the treatment room
Massage and wellbeing blog
Honest, practical answers to the questions clients ask me most — what a treatment actually feels like, how to choose between massage styles and what to do if you feel sore or emotional afterwards.
Every guide is written from more than ten years in massage and complementary therapies, checked against NHS and NCCIH guidance, and clear about what massage, Reiki and sound baths can and cannot do.
Can Massage Help Sciatica?
Massage may ease muscular tension around sciatica but cannot remove nerve compression. Learn the limits, warning signs and when to seek help.
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Workplace Chair Massage in Glasgow: What to Expect
Planning workplace chair massage in Glasgow? Learn how sessions work, what staff wear, what space is needed and how to organise a comfortable visit.
Read the guideCan Massage Help Headaches or Migraines?
Massage may ease neck and shoulder tension for some people, but headache evidence is limited. Learn when to book and when to seek medical help.
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Can Massage Help Anxiety?
Massage may help some people relax, but it is not a treatment for anxiety disorders. Read the evidence, limits and practical booking advice.
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What Is Deep Tissue Massage and What Does It Feel Like?
Find out what deep tissue massage feels like, how pressure is adapted and when it may suit you, from a Glasgow massage therapist.
Read the guideDoes Massage Help Back Pain?
Massage may offer short-term relief for some back pain. Learn what the evidence says, when it may help and when to seek medical advice.
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What Is the Best Massage for Lower Back Pain?
Compare deep tissue and Swedish massage for lower back pain, with practical guidance on symptoms, pressure and when to seek medical advice.
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Stress Relief Treatments in Glasgow and How to Choose
Compare massage, Reiki, reflexology and sound baths for relaxation in Glasgow, with practical guidance from The Reset Room Glasgow.
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How these guides are written
I write about what happens in a real appointment in my Bridgeton treatment room, and I keep to what the research supports. Where the evidence is limited or mixed, the guide says so, and each one lists the sources it draws on.
None of these articles is medical advice. Massage and holistic treatments can be a helpful part of looking after yourself, but they do not diagnose or replace care from your GP, midwife or another healthcare professional. If something in a guide sounds like you, the safest next step is often a conversation — with me before booking, or with a clinician first.
Questions before you book?
Tell me what you're hoping for and I'll help you choose the right treatment.