Written by Athena Bray Mucha
As we enter the lighter and brighter time of the year, we emerge from the winter lull, where our bodies rest and restore, getting ready for the Spring awakening.
Written by Mollie W.
Mental health affects everyone and will impact approximately 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives. It is essential to overall well-being, influencing how people think, feel, and act. Regardless of age, gender, or background, mental health challenges can affect anyone.
The most common conditions include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. Unfortunately, stigma and misconceptions often prevent individuals from seeking help. However, early intervention is crucial as it can reduce the severity of symptoms and prevent mental health struggles from affecting other aspects of life, such as physical health, work, and social well-being. Massage therapy is one of many ways to manage mental health challenges.
Written by Cinzia Serri
February is Heart Health Month and it’s the perfect time to focus on your cardiovascular well-being. Whilst diet and exercise are huge contributors to a healthy heart, one often overlooked factor is the impact of stress and muscular tension. This is where massage therapy plays a key role. Regular massage sessions can complement a heart-healthy lifestyle, supporting circulation, reducing stress, and promoting overall Wellness.
Witten by Cinzia Serri
Massage and consistency with regular sessions are at the centre of achieving optimal physical and mental wellness. However, to fully support the results, especially when you're busy or in between sessions, there are certain activities and wellness tools that can help you maintain and enhance the benefits of your massage. By integrating these complementary practices into your routine, you can maximise the effectiveness of your sessions, promote relaxation, and cultivate long-term well-being. Stretching, mindfulness, and tools like massage rollers, Epsom salts, and massage balls are all excellent ways to continue your self-care and keep your body in peak condition.
We turned the spotlight to Mollie, one of our incredible Sports Massage Therapists. With a passion for health and wellness, Mollie’s work goes beyond massage—she creates meaningful connections to help her clients feel their best.
In this interview, she shares her journey, what inspires her, and some fun insights into her life.
Written by Cinzia Serri
As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to invest in your health and well-being. One of the best ways to elevate your overall wellness is by incorporating regular massage sessions into your routine. Here are five simple ways a course of massage treatments at Fulham Massage & Wellness can help you start the year feeling your best:
We turn the spotlight on our Sports Massage Therapist, Jimmy. Discover how his journey into sports massage therapy began, the common misconceptions about the profession, his favourite ways to relax after a long day, and which athlete he'd love to have dinner with.
Written by Mollie W.
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a broad term that encompasses disorders of the temporomandibular joint and its associated anatomical structures. There are more than 30 conditions categorised into TMD and is said to affect 65-85% of people during their lives. This could be due to the fact of the temporomandibular joint being the most frequently used joint in the body, moving around 2000-3000 times a day. TMJ syndrome is the second most common cause of orofacial pain, affecting 10-12% of the population, with 2-5% having severe enough symptoms to warrant treatment. These pathologies are twice as likely to affect women than men, with symptoms most prevalent in people aged 15-45. It is particularly debilitating due to its impact on daily functions such as chewing as well as, personal expressions through talking and laughing. Any problem that prevents the complex system of muscles, bones, and joints from working together in harmony may result in temporomandibular disorder.
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Fulham Massage and Wellness
293 New King's Road,
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Fulham, London
SW6 4RE
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