Docherty Wellbeing

12/06/2026

Most of my clients already know that I produce my own music for use in the clinic, and now I'm making that music available on YouTube to help motivate you in your gym sessions or relax you during massages (or just those moments where you just want to chill out).

Here's my gym playlist (new songs arriving on it every day). Subscribe to the channel (Blue Lantern Music) so that you can see all the releases as they happen.

Get fired up with this selection of gym music from Blue Lantern Music

27/04/2026

Yesterday, London showed what humans are capable of.
From the elites at the front to the final runner powering through sheer grit — every finish was a victory.

If you took part, and your legs are screaming today, that’s normal.
If you want to recover smarter, move easier, and feel human again, that’s where I come in.

Celebrate the achievement. Support the body that carried you there.
Book in for some deep tissue work or injury rehabilitation. I'm here to help, whatever you

22/04/2026

Spending some time at Human Spaces, along with Leanne from Utility Warehouse.

Thanks to Hannah for inviting us along.

18/04/2026

All ready for day one with Revolution Dance at their Euphoria Dance Weekend in Doncaster.

16/04/2026

New sign for the Docherty Wellbeing studio. Because everyone deserves to be able to be who they are, and not feel threatened because of it.

03/03/2026

Had the pleasure of joining Steve Twynham on his podcast "Podcasts for Business" today, discussing how to get the most out of business networking.

Host Steve Twynham and a panel of business owners share clear, practical advice for getting the most from networking: prepare your message, listen actively, be consistent, and focus on long-term relationships and referrals. Learn about different networking styles, how to approach meetings with an op...

10/02/2026

Joined a business networking group recently and became a UW connector. Switched Broadband, Mobiles and Gas, and will be around £500 better off by the end of the year.

Easy and no pushy sales.

Have a chat with my friend Leanne to see if she could help you out:

Get in touch and a UW Partner can show you how to stop overpaying for your utilities.

03/02/2026

Great start to the day with a virtual business networking event this morning.

Always energising to connect with other professionals who care about building healthier, happier, more productive workplaces.

If we haven’t connected yet — I’d love to. Whether you’re a business owner, HR lead, or someone who champions wellbeing in your organisation, I’m always open to meaningful conversations and collaboration.

At Docherty Wellbeing, I support companies across Leeds with specialist corporate wellbeing and workplace therapy packages — designed to reduce stress, improve movement health, and help teams feel and perform at their best. From on‑site massage to tailored wellbeing programmes, everything is built to be practical, evidence‑informed, and easy to implement.

If you’re exploring ways to support your staff this year, or simply want to expand your network, feel free to reach out.

Let’s build stronger businesses through better wellbeing.

02/02/2026

Stress doesn’t just live in your head — it shows up in your body long before you notice it mentally.

Common hotspots include:
- Neck: Muscles tighten when your nervous system shifts into “protective mode,” reducing mobility and creating that familiar stiff, achy feeling.
- Jaw: Clenching is a subconscious stress response. Over time it irritates the TMJ, contributes to headaches, and keeps the whole upper chain tense.
- Shoulders: When you’re overwhelmed, your shoulders creep upwards, shortening the upper traps and switching off the muscles that stabilise your shoulder blades.

Why massage helps
Massage interrupts the stress cycle in a way your body immediately understands.
It works by:
- Reducing muscle guarding: Skilled pressure helps tight muscles switch off, easing that “constant bracing” feeling.
- Calming the nervous system: Slow, rhythmic touch activates the parasympathetic system — your rest‑and‑recover mode — lowering stress hormones.
- Improving circulation: Better blood flow brings warmth and mobility back to stiff areas like the neck, jaw, and shoulders.
- Releasing built‑up tension patterns: Hands‑on work helps reset posture and movement habits that stress reinforces.

So if you feel like your body is "tight for no reason", maybe its time to do something about it.

Take action, book in now: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22848345&calendarID=5469153