Muscle Maintenance - massage therapy and lymphatics

spilling the ☕️ as someone who’s been in the industry for almost 10 years!

was I predictable for some of these? I could have a whole series of confessions, but these are definitely the ones I find myself entangled with on the regular 🤔

I get asked all the time… ☁️
can I exercise after my massage?
Should I get a massage before or after exercise?
Here’s your answer with bite sized knowledge based on research 💡
So you can make your choice feeling informed and empowered ⚡️💪

📢MOVING SOON!!

Some of you guessed it right, Muscle Maintenance is moving to a new location as of late October.

If you’re a client that’s visited the studio before you might have gotten an email notifying you of the changes, but if not watch this space! I will be posting more info as we are settled into the new studio room.

The last day at Performance Plus Physio will be the 1st of October, the studio will then be closed for 2 weeks. Back to regular hours from the 20th of October - limited availability next month so get in quick!

✨I can’t wait to see you all at the new space!!

Hi team,

come celebrate spring and the winter slump being over with a massage 🌸 book yourself in at www.musclemaintenancechch.com or just click me a message ✨

📣WATCH THIS SPACE - we got some exciting announcements coming soon!

What will it be? Can you guess? Comment with your hunch and we’ll see if you got it right.

Keep you posted next week ✨

👀

It’s the end of winter, spring is nearly here and I know I’m not the only one looking forward to it..
It’s been a particularly frosty and murky season with lots of colds and viruses going around, so it makes sense some of us might be feeling like we’re running on empty!🪫😪

When I’m feeling like I’m crawling through the week, hanging onto the idea of a sleep in as my only plan for the weekend, these are some habits I practice religiously to avoid burnout:

✨STRETCHING AND BREATHING - nothing fancy. Just showing mindfully. Some of my go tos are cobra to child pose, pigeon, happy baby and thread the needle.

✨JOURNALING - this is something I’ve been practicing regularly for about a year. It can feel a bit awkward and forced at first but I promise you, it gets easier. Just keep writing. I find that once my thoughts are on paper they’re out of my head.

✨NIGHTTIME SKINCARE - this is my ritual to wrap up the day. No crazy 15 steps routine, just a few good products and 10 minutes to wind down before bed.

✨TREATyourself - whether you have a sweet tooth or not, food is more than just fuel! Allowing yourself a treat along with good nutrition helps you maintain a positive and balanced approach to food. Especially when certain foods get absolutely demonised, it’s important not to live your life in scarcity mindset scared of indulging every once in a while.

✨TIME WITH PETS - this is for the animal lovers! Our fur babies don’t demand anything from us if not attention and quality time, possibly out of the house. I find it extremely relaxing and rewarding to spend a few hours outside giving Peppa my undivided attention. No pets at home? Just take yourself out for a walk or sit at the park. What a boost of endorphins!

Hang in there, days are getting longer and sunshine is coming 🌞🧚‍♂️🌸

📣 just a heads up for you wonderful people.. old, new and future clients ✨

Muscle Maintenance has grown immensely in the last few years, but this is only the beginning! In order to maintain our standards and keep improving the business you’ve come to love, a small price adjustment will go into effect from AUGUST 1ST 2025.

Thank you all for your support, take advantage for the last few days of July at the usual rates before the price increase. Limited spots available!! 🕯️

See you at the studio 💖

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Some regular clients of the studio have left some amazing feedback over the last couple of months.. not going to lie and say I don’t read these often!
It makes my day to be reminded of the progress and care these awesome humans put in taking care of themselves ✨