Autumn Sunshine Massage

Autumn Sunshine Massage

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Certified & fully insured massage therapist specialising in Holistic, Menopause, Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage.

I bring a women-only service from Carlisle to the Scottish Borders, where you can relax and unwind at home or in my cosy therapy room.

02/10/2026

Maybe your body has been trying to get your attention lately…

Your shoulders are permanently somewhere near your ears.
Your neck is grumbling.
Your lower back has started having opinions.
You’re tired, but somehow still can’t properly switch off.
And your brain? Well… let’s not even go there. 😂

Sometimes you don’t need another thing added to your to-do list.

You just need an hour where nobody needs anything from you.

I’m Ruth, the face behind Autumn Sunshine Massage, and I offer massage for real women with real lives — busy lives, tired bodies, stressful weeks, aching muscles and all the bits in between.

You can come to my cosy little therapy room, where you can shut the door on the outside world for a while…

or I can come to you, so you don't have to get dressed, drive anywhere or brave the weather afterwards. You can simply crawl into your own bed when I leave. 😊

I offer Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Holistic, Menopause Massage, Indian Head Massage, and my 60-Minute Focused Relief Massage for when there’s one particular area that's driving you mad.

And honestly?

My favourite part isn't just the massage itself.

It's seeing a woman arrive looking frazzled, uncomfortable or exhausted… and watching her leave looking like someone has turned the volume down on the whole world.

So if you've been thinking “I really need a massage” for the last three months…

Maybe this is your little nudge. 😉

Therapy room & mobile appointments available around the local area.

If you'd like to ask me anything, have a look at what I offer, or simply have a chat before booking, send me a message.

🌿 Autumn Sunshine Massage
Empowering Women’s Health Through Massage Therapy

01/10/2026

🌻 Well… this made me smile. A LOT.

I thought I'd share a few of the lovely reviews I've received recently because, honestly, reading them has made me feel very honoured. 🥹

Not just because people have enjoyed their massages — although obviously that makes me ridiculously happy ☺️ — but because of what sits behind the words.

“Made me feel completely comfortable.”

“Checked the pressure was right.”

“Listened to what I needed.”

“We had a lot of laughs.”

“Ruth is a delight to be with.”

“Made me feel like a new woman.”

And then there's “I never want to leave.” 😂❤️
I'll take that one!

I sometimes forget that when someone books a massage, they're not just booking an hour on a massage table.

They're trusting me with their tired bodies, their aches and pains, their quiet moments, their chatty moments, their “I haven't stopped all week” moments… and sometimes absolutely no conversation whatsoever. 😌

And whether I'm turning up on someone's doorstep with my rather large collection of massage equipment 😂 or welcoming someone into my therapy room, I never want it to feel clinical or impersonal.

I want it to feel like you've come to see Ruth.

That's probably the bit I love most about this job.

The massage is the obvious part. But it's the people I've met along the way, the conversations, the laughs, the little stories and the trust that make me realise just how much I genuinely love doing this.

So to every woman who has left me a review, recommended me, booked again, told a friend, or simply climbed off my table and said “Oh my goodness, I needed that”…

Thank you. ❤️

You probably don't realise how much your words mean to the woman on the other side of the massage table.

And yes, I absolutely read my reviews with a massive grin on my face. 😁🌻

Ruth x

29/09/2026

There’s something quite special about my little therapy room. 🤎

Every woman who comes through my door comes for a different reason.

Some come because their shoulders are aching and their body simply needs some attention.

Some come because life feels a little too much, and they need an hour where nobody needs anything from them.

Some come for the quiet.
Some come to switch off.
Some come because they’ve been putting themselves last for far too long.

And some just come because massage feels good. And honestly… that’s reason enough. ☺️

I get to meet women at so many different points in their lives, hear little pieces of their stories, and create a space where they can breathe, relax and feel looked after for a while.

And I genuinely love that.

I love the conversations, the quiet moments, the trust, the little laughs, and those lovely moments when someone gets up from the table and says, *“I really needed that.”*

I don’t think I’ll ever take for granted that people choose to walk through my door and put themselves in my hands.

This little room has become so much more than somewhere I give massages.

It’s a space for women to pause.

And I feel incredibly lucky that I get to be the person who creates that space. 🤎

I really do love what I do. 🌿

26/09/2026

✨ NEW TREATMENT AT AUTUMN SUNSHINE MASSAGE ✨

It’s here… 💆‍♀️🌿

I’m so happy to finally be adding Indian Head Massage to my treatment menu.

After completing my Indian Head Massage diploma, I’ve been looking forward to bringing this beautiful treatment into Autumn Sunshine Massage — and now it’s ready for you to book. ❤️

Indian Head Massage is a wonderful seated treatment, working with the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and scalp.

For this treatment, the upper back and shoulders are gently uncovered so I can work directly onto the skin, while you remain comfortably seated and appropriately draped throughout.

It’s the kind of treatment that feels like a proper pause.

A chance to sit down, close your eyes, let your shoulders drop and have someone else take care of you for a little while.

Because sometimes the tension isn't just in your muscles...

It's in the “I've got too much to think about.”

The “I'll sort everyone else out first.”

The “I haven't stopped all day.”

And the “I really should make some time for myself.” ❤️

Indian Head Massage is available at my therapy room, and for my mobile clients it can be booked alongside another massage treatment or added on to an existing mobile appointment.

As I cover a large rural area, this simply allows me to keep my mobile service sustainable while still bringing this lovely treatment to you when I'm already travelling to your area. ❤️

I’m really excited to add this one to my little collection of treatments — and I have a feeling it’s going to become a favourite. 🥰

Your shoulders can stop doing all the work for once. 😉

15/09/2026

🍂 There’s something about autumn that makes you want to slow down…

The evenings drawing in.
The cooler mornings.
The golden leaves under your feet.
The lamps coming on earlier and the house feeling that little bit more cosy.

And perhaps, without even realising it, your body starts asking for the same thing…

A little less rushing.
A little more warmth.
A little more stillness.

Massage can be a beautiful part of that.

Not because you should be doing something for yourself.
Not because you need to earn it.
And certainly not because there’s another thing to add to your ever-growing list.

But simply because sometimes it feels lovely to have somewhere to go where you can switch off for a while.

A warm, cosy and peaceful room.
Soft music.
Time to breathe.
Time where nobody needs anything from you.

Just you, your body, and a chance to let some of that tension go.

Autumn doesn't have to be about keeping up.

Maybe it's about slowing down enough to actually feel the season. 🍁

And if your body is quietly asking for a little care too…
I'm here. 🧡

Autumn Sunshine Massage
Empowering Women’s Health Through Massage Therapy

10/09/2026

“I can’t really justify spending money on myself right now.”

I completely understand that feeling.

Food costs more.
Fuel costs more.
Bills keep creeping up.
Family expenses seem never-ending.
And there’s always something else that needs paying for.

So when money feels tighter and the world feels a little more uncertain, things like massage can easily feel like something we should cut out.

But there’s something I think we forget…

We still need looking after.

Actually, perhaps especially now.

Because when life feels uncertain, stressful or overwhelming, having some time that belongs completely to you becomes even more important.

Time to stop.

Time to breathe.

Time where nobody needs anything from you.

Time to let your body soften and your mind switch off, even if it's only for an hour.

A massage isn't going to make the cost of living disappear.

It won't sort the bills, make the supermarket cheaper or magically make family life less hectic.

But it can give you something that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in everyday life:

space.

Space to reset.
Space to come back to yourself.
Space to be cared for rather than being the one doing the caring.

And I don't believe you have to wait until you're completely exhausted, burnt out or falling apart before you're allowed to have that.

Self-care isn't about being selfish.

It's about recognising that you are part of the equation too.

At Autumn Sunshine Massage, I want women to feel that they can come exactly as they are.

Tired.
Stressed.
Busy.
Overwhelmed.
Achy.
Or simply in need of an hour where they don't have to think about everyone else.

Because amongst all the uncertainty, rising costs and demands of everyday life…

you still matter.

And sometimes, giving yourself an hour to stop, reset and be looked after is not an indulgence.

It's a really important part of keeping yourself going. ❤️

Autumn Sunshine Massage
Empowering Women’s Health Through Massage Therapy.

06/09/2026

✨ Something new is coming to Autumn Sunshine Massage… ✨

I’ve just completed my Indian Head Massage diploma, and I’m so excited to be adding it to my treatment menu from late September. 💆‍♀️

This is a beautiful, deeply relaxing treatment focusing on the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and scalp — exactly the areas that seem to collect every bit of tension life throws at us!

And let’s be honest… sometimes we don't need another thing to do, another thing to organise or another person to look after.

We just need someone to say:

“Come on. Sit down. I've got you.” ❤️

Indian Head Massage is performed seated, with the shoulders and upper back uncovered, allowing me to work into those areas properly before moving up through the neck, head and scalp.

I’m really looking forward to bringing this into my little Autumn Sunshine world and giving you another way to switch off, breathe out and have some much-needed time that's just for you.

🌿 Indian Head Massage will be available to book from late September.

Keep your eyes peeled… I’ll be sharing more very soon. 👀✨

05/09/2026

🍂☀️ ONE YEAR OF MY LITTLE THERAPY ROOM ☀️🍂

I honestly can't believe it's been a whole year. ❤️

This September marks one year since I opened the doors to my little therapy room at home.

But the story of Autumn Sunshine actually started a little before that…

Two years ago, I took a leap and started offering massage from my little mobile business, travelling to women in their own homes.

Slowly, it grew.

And then came the decision to turn one of the rooms in our home into my own little space for massage. I remember being so excited… and probably a little terrified too! 😂

A year later, I can honestly say I absolutely love having this little room.

I love creating a warm, cosy space where women can come in, close the door behind them and for that hour (or a little longer 😉), everything else can wait.

No rushing around.
No having to look after everyone else.
No thinking about the washing, the shopping, work or what's for dinner.

Just time to breathe, relax and let someone else look after you for a change. ❤️

And I feel incredibly lucky that so many lovely women have trusted me with that time.

Every booking, every recommendation, every lovely message and review, every woman who has come back and said “I really needed that”…

It genuinely means so much to me.

So, to celebrate one year of my therapy room, I'm giving a little something back. 🥰

✨ Throughout September, every treatment booked will have 15 EXTRA MINUTES added completely free. ✨

Not because I want to discount my massage, but because I wanted to give you a little more of something that I know most women don't get enough of…

Time for themselves. ❤️

Thank you for supporting Autumn Sunshine, whether you've been with me since the mobile massage days or you've only recently found me.

It's been quite a journey so far… and I'm very excited to see where the next chapter takes me. 🍂☀️

Thank you for being part of it. ❤️

Ruth x

01/09/2026

🍂Autumn is here… and maybe you’re ready to slow down too. 🍂

Whether you're juggling children, work, a home, caring for other people, running around after everyone else… or you're at a completely different stage of life where your days look very different now.

Being a woman can be exhausting.

Our bodies carry so much of what life throws at us. The tight shoulders from stress, the aching back from being on your feet all day, the jaw you don't realise you're clenching, the tiredness that seems to sit in your bones.

And sometimes you don't need another thing to do.

You just need someone to look after you for a little while.

Massage can help ease muscle tension, soothe those everyday aches and pains, encourage deeper relaxation and give your mind the chance to quieten down too.

And honestly, sometimes it's simply about lying down in a warm, cosy room, closing your eyes and knowing that for the next hour…

nobody needs anything from you.🤎

So as the evenings draw in and we head into autumn, make some time for yourself.

You don't have to be falling apart to deserve a massage.

You don't need a reason.

You deserve to feel good in your body and have a little time that's just yours.

🍁 Autumn Sunshine Massage
Empowering Women’s Health Through Massage Therapy.

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