by Fiona Hutchinson | Dec 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
I don’t know about you but I’m a bit tired and frazzled preparing for Christmas. Spinning multiple plates and dropping a few… Feeling stressed and that I’m failing to keep on top of everything so I was chatting to my friend Nerine...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Nov 27, 2025 | Christmas, gift cards, Gift Vouchers, Uncategorized, Winter
Every year, the same question rolls around: what do you buy for the person who already has everything? Or for the ones who never ask for anything, but you know could really use a bit of time to unwind? A massage gift card is a simple but meaningful way to show you...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Sep 16, 2025 | Autumn, Harrogate massage, Massage Harrogate, Massage Therapy in Harrogate, Relaxing massage, Self care
There is something very special about autumn in Harrogate. The trees on the Stray and in Valley Gardens glow with shades of gold and amber, the air feels fresher, and the evenings grow darker sooner. Nature reminds us that this is a season to slow down, pause, and...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Apr 1, 2025 | InternationalCalmDay, Relaxing massage, Stress
Stress is everywhere. Whether it’s work deadlines, family responsibilities, or the traffic and roadworks around Harrogate, our nervous systems are often stuck in overdrive. So I thought I’d use the International Day of Calm (it’s on the 5th April) to talk about...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Mar 20, 2025 | Gift Vouchers, Harrogate massage, Mothers' Day, Self care
Why a Complete Calm massage voucher is the perfect mother’s day gift Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for your mum (or dropping hints for yourself!), a massage voucher could be just the thing. We all know that most mums are...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Jan 23, 2025 | Chronic pain, Harrogate massage, Muscle of the month, Muscles, Shoulder pain, Why do I hurt?
Hello again, so following on from the trapezius I thought explaining the levator scapula might be helpful. They’re in the same neck of the woods*. And both lift the scapula (shoulder blade) but they have differences. You’re probably unaware of the levator...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Jan 7, 2025 | Clinical massage therapy, Condititions, Dupuytren's contracture, Uncategorized
Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition where the connective tissue in the palm thickens, forming tight cords that pull the fingers toward the palm. While there’s no cure, specialised techniques, including massage and manual therapy, can help maintain mobility, improve...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Dec 12, 2024 | Chronic pain, Low back pain, sciatica, Self care, Winter
It’s the time of year when we want to get cosy and curl up on the sofa. But we tend to favour curling to one side rather than the other. Go on, try sitting down and curling your legs to the other side. It’s not very comfortable, is it? Sitting like this...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Dec 10, 2024 | Chronic pain, Clinical massage therapy, Muscle of the month, Shoulder pain, Trigger Points
Welcome to Muscle of the Month: a new series to explain some of those troublesome muscles of the body. I’m going to start with the Trapezius, which is the one we instinctively go for if someone asks us to rub their shoulders. The trapezius is a large powerful...
by Fiona Hutchinson | Nov 28, 2024 | Friends of Complete Calm, Self care
This is going to be a bit of a meandering post on work, winter, rest and the festive season. I’m currently writing this from my local coffee shop after my gym session, I don’t actually start work-work till late this afternoon. And this is fine. In my early years of...
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