Focus Sports Massage Therapy

Hike to Lake Angeloga & Rifugio di Chiavenna ⛰️

From soft, grassy forest floors beneath larch trees to rocky mountain paths, this semi-spontaneous hike was a great reminder of how rewarding it can be to put your feet on different terrains... and to move at a different pace.

The trail begins sort of alongside a stream before it turns into a continuous zig-zag climb up the mountain ⛰️

Alternating between shaded patches and sunny spots, the mild autumn weather made it perfect for a half-day adventure.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your body is simply offer it a different kind of movement 🤸‍♀️

Step away from your usual routine, challenge your balance and your senses in alternative ways, and enjoy the marvellous things your body allows you to do.

Taking care of your body isn't just about recovering from your daily routines — it's also about keeping yourself ready for what you want to do next 💪🌿

Back from a little break to refill my cup and be in the best energy for life and work! 🏖☀️

A change of scenery, connecting with new people, and blessed moments to be present in the now.

I went away on a yoga retreat by Spazio Harmónico , so obviously there was yoga and relaxation on the itinerary 🧘‍♀️ Yet somehow I ended up getting coaxed into doing a couple of pre-sunrise runs (even without proper running shoes!) followed by the most gorgeous sunrise sea dips, and also organised a hot, happy afternoon exploring a bit of Cagliari by bike 🌊🚲🏃‍♀️

I guess sometimes a reset doesn’t look like doing nothing. It’s getting outside, moving your body in a different way, sleeping a little more (or a little less, in this case!), discovering somewhere new — and coming back feeling like yourself again 🤸‍♀️

I'm now feeling refreshed and very happy to be back in the studio! 💆‍♀️🙌

The rest of this week is already full, but if you haven't booked your next massage yet, I have availability from next week onwards.

P.S. Meanwhile, the studio got a fresh coat of paint and some other little updates. Leaving my comfort zone of neutral-coloured walls felt like a big leap! What do you think of the new shade? 🟢

This morning some of the teachers at Studio Fly Porto had a wonderful opportunity to work with Nik Nik Kristov and we enjoyed his patience, creativity and efficiency.

It's rare to be able to gather as many as four out of us six Fly yoga teachers in one room at the same time, so it was awesome to have the chance to catch up with one another and do some of the poses together.

The professional photos are coming soon, and from the previews we saw on the viewfinder, I'm sure they will be incredible! 

In the meantime, here's a little peek from behind the scenes... 🦋

Do you know how much I love working on the neck?

Sometimes it seems like just a bit of stiffness or soreness... until you realise how much it's affecting your sleep, work, training or even daily life.

I'm so happy we could get things moving again. Thank you for trusting me with your recovery 💚

If your neck and shoulders have been asking for attention, this is your sign to stop putting it off!

You'll be wondering why you didn't just book in sooner 😊

Congratulations to this guy for completing his first-ever 100K ultra trail race!!! 🏃‍♂️⛰️

recorded all the practice runs that got him there.
tracked his heart rate, pace and elevation.
detailed every workout assigned by

But who recorded all the massages that helped keep him on the road and trails — day after day, week after week, month after month?

No app. No spreadsheet. No tracker. 🥲

Some of the most important parts of training never make it onto the data dashboard...

Dammit 😅🤣

People sometimes ask whether great massage therapists have a gift 🙌

I say Maybe.

I think a lot of it comes down to training, experience, listening, intention, energy and presence.

It's not just the techniques.

It's creating a space where someone can finally switch off.

It's paying attention to what they're saying... and what they're not saying.

It's being fully present with the person on the table 💆‍♀️

The hands matter.

But so does everything else ✅️

👉 What's your take on this?

Your feet carry you through every version of your life…

and most of the time, they get the least attention.

Here's a little reminder to slow down and give something back to the part of you that’s always supporting you 👣🙌

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