Shi Shi Massage Therapy

I get asked a lot why I only massage women, here’s why:

Women’s bodies are unique to men’s… stop right there before you lower the tone, not just in the obvious ways! 🙂 There are other differences, less well known. I have chosen to specialise in helping women feel amazing, I know what it is like to be pregnant, to give birth, to raise two children, and to get old! I learn from you alll with each massage, and it helps me continuously improve.

Women’s bodies respond to massage differently from men’s:

🩷Hormonal cycles can shift tension and sensitivity, whereas men’s hormone levels are generally more stable.
🩷A wider pelvis changes posture and lower-back strain, while men typically carry tension higher in the upper back.
🩷Women’s more elastic connective tissue can create instability, whereas men’s is denser.
🩷Women also tend to hold stress in the neck, shoulders, and hips. Nurturing, calming touch helps restore balance and regulate the nervous system.

I get a fair amount of male enquiries, and I always refer them to one of the other amazing therapists on the Isle - they all have their own unique skillset.

Perhaps not the best commercial move, as it’s cutting my demographic in half on a small Isle! But my passion is women’s health and wellbeing - it needs and deserves specialist focus.

Come and see Shi Shi and get some TLC. My next availability is the week of 13th April, and it’s booking up fast, so please connect via Messenger to reserve a spot.

Daughters everywhere - remember that mothers are not just for mothers day!!!

Mothering Sunday is this weekend, but as motherhood is the gift that keeps giving, I have an extra special present you can give her next weekend - let her know you STILL appreciate her.

(Due to a delay my cards won't arrive until next week but they are so worth waiting for) 🤣🤣

*drum roll* Shi Shi limited edition 'Thanks for putting up with me' gift certificate.

To celebrate I am offering an amazing £10 off until the end of the weekend - get a full body massage gift certificate for just £50, choose from Swedish Body Massage or specialist menopausal massage with acupressure when you book.

Awkward questions, eating play dough, small objects in orifices, colouring walls... the joys are endless. But we wouldn't have it any other way.

Send mother to Shi Shi and say thanks with some TLC.

Happy Wednesday - or is it one of those 'are we there yet? are we there yet?' weeks?? *sigh*

Now picture next week. Imagine if you had a midweek full body Swedish massage to look forward to! Come and see Shi-Shi and get some expert care for your mind, body and spirit.

Did you know that my full body Swedish massages include the following techniques? That's all in 50 minutes - I need a massage after it! 🤣 You need all these things in order to release tension, relax, and recover.

Swedish body massage techniques I use:

Effleurage - Long gliding strokes warm tissue and stimulate circulation.
Petrissage - Kneading lifts and squeezes muscles to release deep tension.
Friction - Firm circular pressure breaks down tight knots and adhesions.
Tapotement - Rhythmic tapping stimulates nerves and energises muscles.
Hacking - Light chopping motions awaken tissue and boost blood flow.
Cupping - Hollow-handed percussion loosens congestion in muscle tissue.
Beating - Soft pounding stimulates deeper muscles and circulation.
Vibration - Rapid shaking relaxes muscles and calms the nervous system.
Skin rolling - Lifting and rolling fascia improves mobility and circulation.
Passive joint movement - Gentle movement increases flexibility and joint mobility.

Come and see Shi Shi for some midweek TLC 🥰🥰and transform your well being. Remember, self care is not pampering or luxury. You deserve to feel well and relaxed. xx

If you spend your days caring for other people, then I want to care for you. 🥰

That’s why I have an always-on 20% discount on full body massages for frontline responders and NHS staff members. You do such amazing and important work, it is a privilege to work with so many of you.

After a long shift, come and see Shi Shi and I’ll massage your head, arms, back, tummy, legs and feet — all for £48.

We’ll get you back on your feet and looking windswept and heroic out to sea, just like this picture. Because I know this is exactly how you all spend your time after work! 🤣🤣🤣

In all seriousness...

Self-care for women isn’t a luxury or pampering. Whether you’re on your feet all day or sitting down for hours, your body absorbs stress, tension and fatigue. It builds up over time. It's not just tight muscles it's every organ in your body, your nervous system, your mind and relationship with self.

Massage therapy is uniquely powerful self care..

Massage works on the body at a physiological level. It helps release chronic muscle tension by calming overactive nerve signals and improving circulation to tight tissues. It shifts the nervous system out of stress mode and into rest-and-digest, lowering cortisol and supporting better sleep, digestion and recovery. By enhancing blood and lymph flow, massage reduces fatigue and helps the body clear built-up strain.

You deserve it...

Stay connected to your body - come and see me once a month and after 6 months you will be gazing out to sea!

Please tag anyone in comments who needs some TLC!

Let's laugh together in 2026.

There's a special sound you can only hear on the Isle of Lewis. It's not the Callanish Stones buzzing or the oyster catchers mating! It's when two Island girls bump into each other after a while - it's a volcanic shriek of laughter that can erupt anywhere from the checkout at Tescos to the beach at the Braighe.

When we laugh we feel secure, release tension and stress, connect to other people, and much, much more. But did you know that laughter and massage therapy have very similar effects on the body and mind?

🤣Both activate brain pathways that integrate sensory input with emotional processing, promoting feelings of safety and wellbeing.
🤣Both increase beneficial neurochemicals including endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, supporting mood regulation and pain reduction.
🤣Both reduce stress by lowering cortisol and shifting the nervous system toward parasympathetic dominance.
🤣Both enhance mind–body integration, linking physical sensations with emotional and cognitive states.
🤣Both strengthen social and psychological resilience through relaxation, reward, and stress buffering mechanisms.
🤣Both experiences heal and are regenerative.

Laughter is an essential part of relaxation process for many women, it helps us process the realities of life and aging. Let's face it - you've gotta laugh!! I know what you're going through, you can relax and take some time just for yourself.

So come and see Shi Shi and let's supercharge your self-care with a full body massage. Message me for dates in Feb!

Anyone who is afraid that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to take over the world - check out this image the robots made of me giving a massage at Callanish Stones! If this is anything to go by, you've got nothing to worry about. 🤣🤣

Also, it would be too cold to massage at Callanish Stones, and too bloody expensive now they are charging everyone to visit!

Come and see me in the 'wee room at the back' for a proper indoor massage in the warm. I have a couple of dates left between Christmas and New year, so hurry and book to see Shi Shi. 🫶

The Christmas lights are on, the DIY Santa mannequins are out, annnd it's blowing a gale. We wouldn't have it any other way in Stornoway.

Be honest… with only 11 sleeps to go, who’s actually finished their Christmas shopping? Because nobody wants to be panic-buying in this weather.

If you’re still looking for a present for a lovely lady in your life, this is your lucky day. My 50-minute full body Swedish massage is the best way to show how much you care.

Send her to Shi Shi for healing massage therapy, warmth, care, and yes, a good natter and a laugh thrown in for free.

I only have 15 limited edition “amazed face” gift cards left. Once they’re gone, that’s it - then you will have a sad face, not an amazed face! 😁😂

I can post directly with your handwritten message, or send it to you to pass on. Last Isle post is Saturday 20 December, so no dilly-dallying (still can't believe that's a real expression!).

Message me to put one aside and we'll work out payment.