Megs Massage Therapies

Compression isn’t always the answer.

Sometimes your tissues benefit more from decompression.

Myofascial Dry Cupping gently lifts the skin, fascia, and underlying soft tissues, helping to improve mobility, reduce muscle tension, and support recovery.

It’s particularly useful for areas that commonly become tight or overloaded, including the shoulders and lower back.

If you’re struggling with pain or restricted movement, let’s get you moving comfortably again.

July Appointments ✨

Keep your body feeling and performing at its best this summer. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, easing muscle tension, or keeping on top of your training, I have limited appointments available throughout July.

📅 Thursday 2nd July
📅 Monday 6th July
📅 Tuesday 7th July
📅 Wednesday 8th July
📅 Thursday 9th July
📅 Monday 20th July
📅 Tuesday 21st July
📅 Wednesday 22nd July
📅 Thursday 23rd July
📅 Friday 24th July

Message me to check availability or book your appointment.

Supporting active bodies at every level.

Recovery • Injury Prevention • Maintenance

Did you know exercising in hot weather can increase your risk of injury?

Whether you’re hitting the gym, running, cycling or playing sport, the heat puts extra stress on your body.

⚠️ Heat can lead to:
💧 Dehydration and muscle fatigue
🧂 Electrolyte loss, increasing the risk of cramps
🧠 Reduced concentration and coordination
🦵 Poorer movement patterns, which can increase injury risk

Top tips for training in the heat:
🥤 Stay hydrated before, during and after exercise.
🌅 Train early morning or later in the evening.
👕 Wear light, breathable clothing.
⏸️ Listen to your body and don’t be afraid to reduce the intensity.

Enjoy the weather, stay safe, and keep moving! ☀️💪

What Do Different Cupping Mark Colours Mean? 🤔

🔴 Light Pink/Red Marks
Often seen in areas with good circulation and less tissue restriction. These marks typically fade quickly.

🟣 Dark Red/Purple Marks
May indicate an area of greater tissue tension, stagnation, or reduced local circulation. These areas often take longer to fade.

🟤 Brownish Marks
Older stagnation and blood that has been brought to the surface. These marks may linger a little longer as the body clears them.

⚪ Little or No Mark
This can simply mean the tissues are healthy and moving well, or that only a light suction was used. No marks doesn’t mean the treatment wasn’t effective.

🌈 Mixed Colours
It’s common to see different colours in different areas of the body, reflecting varying levels of muscle tension, circulation, and tissue restriction.

💡 Remember: The marks are a normal response to the suction and are temporary. Darker marks do not necessarily mean a “worse” problem, and lighter marks do not mean the treatment was less effective. Everyone responds differently.

As a sports massage therapist, I use dry cupping to help decompress tissues, encourage circulation, reduce muscular tension, and support recovery from training, sport, and everyday aches and pains.

Chokes, sweeps, submissions… and sports massage 👊🏼

A busy day of sports massage treatments for the BJJ and MMA athletes at The Combat Academy Hereford

Helping them recover from hard rounds, improve mobility, prevent injury and stay ready for training and competition! 🥋⏳🧱

Thank you for the amazing feedback!

Whether you’re recovering from training, managing aches and pains, or simply looking to move and feel better, a sports massage can make all the difference.

What’s stopping you from booking your next sports massage Meg | Sports Massage Therapist ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ?

📩 Send me a message to get booked in.

Check the slides to find your World Cup team and see who could be winning a FREE Sports Massage!

The winner will be the entrant whose allocated team finishes highest in the tournament ⚽️🏆

🏆 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP SWEEPSTAKE ⚽️

The countdown to the World Cup is on... and I’ve got a fun giveaway to celebrate! 👀

One lucky winner will score a FREE 60 minute Sports Massage! 🙌

To enter:

⚽️ Follow .massage_therapies
⚽️ Like this post
⚽️ Comment ⚽️ below

Once entries close, I’ll randomly allocate everyone a World Cup team.

If your team goes on to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you’ll win a FREE 60 minute Sports Massage!

📅 Entries close: Midday 11th June 2026
🎲 Teams allocated: 6pm 11th June 2026
🏆 Winner announced after the World Cup Final

If no entrant is allocated the winning team, the prize will be awarded to the person with the highest placed team in the tournament.

I can’t wait to see who gets which team and hopefully treat one of you to a well deserved sports massage when the tournament is over!

Good luck everyone 🍀⚽️

A successful week back at .massage_therapies

This week, I’ve had the pleasure of helping both new and returning clients recover, move more comfortably, and stay active doing what they love.

Treatments have supported:

• Lower back pain and stiffness
• Hip and shoulder issues
• Muscular tension and postural discomfort
• Sports recovery and training demands
• Mobility and movement restrictions

A huge thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their treatment and recovery. Seeing clients move better, feel better, and achieve their goals is what makes this work so rewarding.

Limited daytime and evening appointments are still available this month:

📅 Sunday 14th June
📅 Monday 15th June
📅 Tuesday 16th June
📅 Thursday 18th June
📅 Monday 29th June
📅 Tuesday 30th June

Message me to check availability or book your appointment.

Supporting active bodies at every level.

Recovery • Injury Prevention • Maintenance