Myofascial release is a slow, hands on approach that works with the body’s connective tissue rather than forcing change through pressure. I use it when tension feels deep, persistent, or resistant to stretching and massage alone. The work is steady and responsive, allowing tissue time to settle and movement to return. Many people describe feeling lighter, calmer, or more at ease afterwards, both physically and mentally.

Dry cupping is a manual therapy technique that uses suction rather than pressure to work with muscle and connective tissue. I use it as part of a massage session when it feels appropriate, often in areas that don’t respond well to repeated deep pressure. Some people notice a strong pulling sensation, others feel a sense of release. It isn’t a standalone treatment. It’s one of several tools I may use to adapt the session to what your body needs on the day.

People search for Swedish massage a lot. It is familiar. It feels safe. It is often the thing people know how to ask for. Here is the honest bit. Most massage techniques overlap. The names matter far less than how the work is done and how your body responds. I use Swedish massage techniques in almost every session. Long strokes, kneading, focused work, slower rhythm. They are the foundations. What I do not do is stick rigidly to one label. Bodies are not standardised. Neither