Overcoming Burnout - Stefanie’s Story
Stef Sword-Williams, speaker, author, and founder of F*ck Being Humble, used to take a reactive, ad-hoc approach to managing work stress—much like her visits to MASAJ.
Discover how she transformed massage into a key part of her wellbeing routine and how Bodywork now helps her recognise when her body needs support.
Jamie Windust on Bodywork, Boundaries & the Power of Touch
Writer, speaker, and model Jamie Windust shares their journey with massage therapy, from overcoming misconceptions to using bodywork as a tool for healing, strength, and self-awareness.
Is it safe to have a massage while pregnant?
MASAJ therapist Kelroy Sandy, a specialist in pregnancy and postnatal massage, shares his insights on safety, benefits, and his personalised approach.
How postpartum massage supports recovery after birth
The weeks and months following the arrival of your baby – often referred to as the “fourth trimester” – are a whirlwind of change. From sleepless nights to physical recovery and emotional adjustment, it’s a period where care for yourself can easily fall by the wayside. That’s why postpartum massage is so transformative: it’s a moment for you to feel nurtured, rebalanced, and supported.
How regular Bodywork helps Dottie Fildes maintain an intense fitness schedule.
Known for her impressive but relatable fitness content, Dottie Fildes is a fitness coach, wellness expert, and now, a regular at MASAJ. We chatted with her about her recent commitment to regular Bodywork, and how it’s helping her to continually push herself on her fitness journey.
The Other Mother
In this feature Scarlet Amies, Founder of MASAJ, speaks about her experience of Motherhood from the perspective of ‘The Other Mother’. Discussing her and her partners experience bringing up their daughter in a same-sex parent family, the struggles that many face when confronted with progressing in their career and having children, and the complex emotions that day’s like Mother’s Day can arise for many.
Anatomy of the Month: Sternocleidomastoid
Each month we’re highlighting a part of the anatomy that we think needs a little air time. Who better to run us through than MASAJ Founder and anatomy expert Scarlet!
This time we’re focusing on the Sternocleidomastoid, one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles. Our therapists love to work on this beauty, so we thought you should know just why it’s so important…