Louise Connell Massage Therapy

What an absolutely amazing full circle moment getting to cruise on the Queen Mary 2.

This was my first ship as staff and now, my first ship cruising and we couldn’t have been more spoilt.

Even just the smell of walking on board brought so many memories flooding through. This ship and the spa staff I worked with, instilled my passion for excellent service and client relationships and help build the therapist I am today.

But it certainly wasn’t all work and no play and was such fun getting a brief tour of our old crew stomping grounds! The stories that crew bar could tell!

I can’t wait for my next cruise 🚢

“Think about how a cat or dog stretches – or even how we naturally yawn and move when we’re relaxed on holiday, stretching our arms out,” says Kilian. “The body instinctively knows which directions it needs to move in to release tension and free up restricted fascia. Even something as simple as a long, slow, diaphragmatic inhale during a stretch can help lengthen the fascia and encourage the whole system to move more freely.”

The fascia secret: how does it affect your health – and should you loosen it up with a foam roller? Our muscles, bones and organs are held together by a network of tissue that influences our every move. Is there a way we can use it to our advantage?

We call this Purr Therapy! 😻

I must say, one of my favorite parts of working as a mobile therapist is getting to know everyone’s pets. Especially when they are as cute as this.

On a practical note the low- frequency vibrations of a cat’s purring has been shown to have positive effects on Lowering Blood Pressure, Supporting Emmotional Well - Being by lowering Stress and Anxiety Levels. The frequencies of a cat's purr fall within the range used in vibrational healing therapy to help with Bone Growth, Tissue Repair, and Reducing Inflammation.

So you never know Coco and Delilah might be assisting me pretty soon 😉 🐱

Age is definitely just a number! How amazing 🙌🏻🤸🏻‍♀️

❤️ ❤️❤️ How inspiring! A 72 year old gymnast took top honors in her division at the 2025 All Japan Masters Championships. Well done! 📷 Instagram / @airyjapan711 #gymnastics #ncaagymnastics #gymnast #olympics #olympicgames #Usagymnastics #teamusa #gymnasticsvideos #gymnasticsskills #gymnasticstraining #athlete #flip #tumble #dancingwiththestars #20thanniversary

On Saturday we hosted the first Somerset Lakes Spring Fitness Fling!

30 Minutes of Zumba
30 Minutes of HIIT
30 Minutes of Power Yoga

Half way through Friday I did start to question my own sanity but what a fabulous event it turned out to be!

With 26 ladies dancing their hearts out, to a plank - off ending with a shavasana under a beautiful spring sunset it couldn’t have been better .

A huge thank you to all that took part and a bigger thank you to everyone who contributed to our awesome goodie bags and raffle prizes!

Now I can’t wait for the next one x

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Benefits of Pumpkins Seeds for Muscle and General Well Being

Pumpkin seeds are highly nutritious and are associated with health benefits, including improved heart health and enhanced blood sugar control. They can help in reducing the risk of cancer and inflammatory diseases, improves skin health, delays skin aging, improves heart, prostate, and kidney health, and may prevent hair breakage and hair loss.

Eating only a small amount of pumpkin seeds can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc. Other minerals provided by pumpkin seeds are manganese, copper, phosphorus and iron. They also contain antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic acid.

Pumpkin seeds are one of the best natural sources of magnesium. Magnesium assists the body in controlling blood pressure, reducing heart disease risk, forming and maintaining healthy bones and regulating blood sugar levels.

Pumpkin seeds are also a great source of plant based protein for those trying to limit red meat intake but still get their protein in.

In terms of muscle health, pumpkin seeds provide protein for repair and growth, magnesium for proper nerve-muscle function and cramp prevention, and antioxidants that help to reduce inflammation and promote recovery.

Overall pumpkin seeds are a delicious, easy to consume snack and a powerhouse of nutrients the body needs.

Pumpkin seeds can de added to your diet in a number of ways, either on salads, mixed in with your morning granola or just as is.

My favourite is pan toasted for a quick afternoon snack. Pop a hand full on a hot pan, toast them until they start to pop then sprinkle lightly with salt or enjoy as is.

On the 10th of August I celebrated 3 years of Louise Connell Massage Therapy.

I spent the day scuba diving along the coast of Musandam, Oman, then swimming in 29° water and doing back tucks off the boat before heading back into port around sunset and the drive back to Dubai.

It was a weekend to remember and is symbolic of what a wonderful adventure the last three years have been.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support. Here’s to another fabulous year of massages and adventures! xx