Grief is something we all experience at some stage in our lives in various ways, and is something that has come up in clinic a lot over the years. We understand from the research presented by grief expert Mary-Frances O’Connor in her two profound books: Grieving Brain (2022) and Grieving body (2025) how we experience emotional pain as well as the physical impact grief can have on our bodies. Chronic stress protocol in clinic with Bethany Wynn O’Connor mentions ‘The stress of bereavement can...

I’m Bethany Wynn, an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist specialised in supporting bodies in Chronic pain and stress in London and the biggest question I get asked in clinic is How often should I come for a massage and what are the benefits of it?   Whilst my first answer is always to ask the client to take into consideration their commitments, their desired outcome, their capacity, and their finances, I wanted to share some of the science around regular massage and what it benefits. Your...

(From the perspective of someone who truly values the therapeutic relationship, who has been and continues to be a client and who is also a massage therapist.) Over the years, I’ve learned that massage therapy is so much more than just hands-on work. It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to soften, physically, emotionally, and mentally. When you’re looking for a massage therapist, there are a few green flags that can make all the difference in how supported and respected...