Talia B Soft Tissue Therapy - Massage and Movement

Excited about the future of this wonderful group - whole person centred care is something I am passionate about!

I’m proud to share something close to my heart: Whole-Human Therapy™.

This framework grew from a recognition that mental health and wellbeing can’t be understood through the mind alone. Our emotions, nervous system, physical state, sense of safety, and embodied experience all interact.

For many people, anxiety, stress, burnout, and emotional distress don’t just live in thoughts — they also show up in the body through tension, exhaustion, poor sleep, and dysregulation.

Whole-Human Therapy™ offers a more integrated way of thinking about support, built around four connected domains: Mind, Movement, Touch, and Nervous System.

It also sets out clear professional competencies to support safe, ethical, trauma-aware, and collaborative practice.

I’m excited to share this next step and open up the conversation around more joined-up approaches to mental health and wellbeing.

Read more here:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whole-human-therapy-new-framework-integrative-mental-health-wignall--auage

Watching the sunset on 2025 - what a rollercoaster of a year!
Sending my heartfelt thanks to all my clients who have been with me on this journey and looking forward to 2026 being a year of health, happiness and self discovery for us all :)

Appointments available from Friday 2nd Jan aa having a few days off to recover from winter lurgy.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

DECEMBER 2025

NEW BOOKING SYSTEM ( Cliniko) All my availability is on there.

EVENING APPOINTMENTS - I am happy to es**rt you to / from Gosbrook Road to the cabin entrance - just let me know via WhatsApp or Text !😀

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The joys of working from my own treatment space means that I can offer some morning or evening sessions throughout the festive period around the family!

So if just you just fancy a bit of R&R time away from the relatives or woken up with discomfort and restricted movement due to a 'cricked' neck from sleeping in not your usual bed or just too much time on the sofa (sloth-a) - come book in for a session to to re-set and restore a bit of vim and vigour.

GIFT VOUCHERS - Looking for a gift idea for your loved ones ? - How about a voucher for a session of their choice - whether it is to boost their new year endeavours or give them some well deserved them time after a stressful time they would definitely appreciate the gift - drop me a line to purchase :)

Options to book:
-'Just' a massage session - pure hands on time to relax and ease tension with appropriate pressure (Sports massage / Massage for Relaxation) - Optional hot stones.
-A Soft Tissue Therapy session - Massage, Movement & much more to address pain and movement challenges.
-Facial & Buccal Massage sessions to sculpt and refresh with a focus on easing tension around the head, neck, jaw, scalp and face - starting and finishing with a double cleanse with hot towels and gentle Korean skincare products.
-Pregnant clients & Clients with a Cancer diagnosis are welcome and supported.

Book Online (NEW BOOKING SYSTEM) at: https://talia-b-soft-tissue-therapy-massage-and-movement.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings
Or drop me a line on WhatsApp 07594088855 / Email [email protected]

An excellent and exhausting couple of days at Therapy Expo !

Lots learnt, plenty to reflect on and connections made and re-made.

Always love soaking up the energy and insight of people like Daniel of The MVMNT Therapist, Anna Maria of The ST School, Mike James of The Endurance Physio, Paul Coker of Move Physio as well as Matt Phillips of the Sports Therapy Association, Christien Bird of Menopause Movement and Michelle Lyons of Celebrate Muliebrity to name a few !

And now onwards to bring it to the clinic to support you lovely lot in moving and living well for a full life - always learning, always growing ( feels cheesy to say that :-p )

And this is why I am here to encourage and support you with many different ways to reduce sensitivity and threat and re-gain confidence and freedom in movement!

Pain and recovery don’t follow a straight line. They can swing. Like a pendulum. Early on, the swings are big. One week you feel fine, the next it flares again. That isn’t failure. That’s your system still figuring out what’s safe. As Greg Lehman @greglehmanphysio says: “Calm sh*t down. Build sh*t up.” That’s modern rehab. We reduce the sensitivity and load first, then gradually reload and rebuild. Over time, those swings get smaller. You do more, hurt less, and your body learns it’s safe again. Pain is defence, not defect. Our job is to help that defence relax and rebuild your capacity, adhering to tissue healing times, Step by step! References: Lehman, G. (2018). Recovery Strategies: Pain, Performance and the Process of Rehabilitation. Moseley, G. L., & Butler, D. S. (2015). Explain Pain Supercharged. O’Sullivan, P. B., Caneiro, J. P., et al. (2018). Physical Therapy. #MovementIsMedicine #PainScience #RehabJourney #GregLehman #CalmSh*tDownBuildSh*tUp #LoadManagement #PainEducation #GradedExposure #StrengthRehab #TheMVMNTTherapist #DNM #EvidenceBasedPractice #RehabProcess #Biopsychosocial #NervousSystemAdaptation #ModernRehab

Back to work from the cabin today, having spent a great bank holiday weekend with the family at CarFest - the UK's biggest charity event, raising funds for children's charities.

Sooo many highlights and memories made from meeting inspirational people whether they be members of the public, clients and other therapists , delicious food, great company and live music 🎶 .

Feeling energised !

Thanks to for including me in the team 🙌 hopefully see you all at Silverstone next year for CarFest 2026 !

The importance of supporting young people to make movement and physical part of their lives for now and for the future them.

Physical Activity During Childhood Improves Mental Health - BJSM blog - social media's leading SEM voice In this blog, we report novel findings from a recent study on how physical activity during certain periods can protect children from developing common psychiatric conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and addiction (1). We also highlight that participation in organized sports seems to have a broa...

Looking for a chance to re-set and re-connect with your body and mind over the summer break ?

The lovely Ami is running a Yoga Immersive session on Sunday 3rd August between 4 - 6:30pm at St Barbara's Church Hall in Emmer Green.

The sesssion is open to all regardless of experience, age and body.

Ami provides a non-judgemental space which is self paced and authentic to look after yourself - providing gentle mindful movement to re-set your nervous system accompanied by stories and reflection and laughs.

You can follow Yogami for more information and to book in or drop Ami an email at [email protected]

Loving the summer time views from the cabin entrance