Did you know that our thoughts and emotions have the ability to alter our cell structures and therefore effect our immune system? Massage Therapy can be a common practice to help deal with depression because it offers our body valuable relaxation time and gives us clarity to make decisions and reflect on what we need. Massage also helps us learn how to breath properly and circulate oxygen through the cells of our body and provides the body with the opportunity to recover from physical or emotional stress or fatigue.

There are many organisations that support people living with Depression. The Black Dog Institute believe there are many ways that may help deal with 'Depression'. Massage Therapy is just one and some other options include diet and relaxation, omega 3's (due to natural antidepressant properties), meditation, yoga, acupuncture, aromatherapy and using the St John's Wort herb and bibliotherapy.

Many people have experienced some sort of depression, sadness or extended mood changes. It is not uncommon. Approximately one third of all my clients circle depression on their client forms at their first visit. I have also worked with mothers who suffer from postnatal depression and I am committed to offering my private postnatal care reduces the risk of this happening. Simply because they know they have another mother and carer they can count on for support during this transition and healing time and also because they have allowed themselves the opportunity to be nurtured, cared for and supported in their own home, with their new baby, where they are comfortable and limiting the need to leave the house in the first few weeks after a big event such as giving birth. When many of my clients implement healthy choices for their physical and emotional wellbeing, support networks or systems and regular massage or other treatments I see a definite improvement in their outlook, tolerance and overall health and wellbeing. They notice it too and it also helps many of them develop a healthy respect for themselves as a whole person.