Fingers and Thumbs

03/09/2026

🟣 CUPPING what are all those marks about? 🟣

Cupping is one of my favourite techniques to incorporate into a treatment, particularly when someone comes in feeling tight, stiff and generally a bit stuck!

The cups use suction to lift the tissues rather than compress them, and I’ll often combine them with sports massage and other techniques depending on what your body needs.

🌿 From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, cupping has been used for thousands of years to help move stagnant Qi and Blood and to help the body clear what is traditionally described as toxins or unwanted accumulation.

The different colours left behind by the cups can also be interpreted within Chinese medicine although from a Western medical perspective, the marks are understood as a response of the superficial tissues and blood vessels to the suction.

And yes… sometimes they look much worse than they feel! 😂

Cupping can be a lovely addition to treatment for muscular tension, stiffness, restricted movement and recovery after training.

As always, there’s no standard treatment at Fingers & Thumbs. I mix and match techniques to suit the person lying on my couch. 🙌

📍 Ryton
📍 Durham University Maiden Castle
🌿 20+ years of hands on therapy experience

Relax… I’ve got you covered. 💚

02/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ GREAT NORTH RUNNERS ARE YOU READY? 🏃‍♂️

My diary is filling up fast for pre and post Great North Run treatments, so if you’re planning on booking in, don’t leave it too late!

🙌 Pre-run treatments helping get those legs feeling ready for the big day.

💆 Post-run treatments for tired, aching legs and some well-earned recovery after those 13.1 miles!

With 20+ years’ experience in sports massage and working with athletes, you’re in safe hands.

📍 Fingers & Thumbs Sports Massage & Holistic Therapies
📅 Spaces are limited get booked in while there’s still availability.

And to everyone taking on the Great North Run good luck! Enjoy the atmosphere, trust your training and soak up every mile. ❤️🏃‍♀️🏅

27/08/2026

✨ 5PM APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE TOMORROW ✨

A little last minute space has popped up at Fingers & Thumbs tomorrow at 5pm 🌿

Perfect if your body is aching, your shoulders are somewhere around your ears, or you simply fancy an hour to switch off and be looked after. 💚

Sports massage, holistic therapies or just some much needed time for you.

📩 Message me to grab the appointment or book online.

Relax, I’ve got you covered. 🌿

21/08/2026

🏃‍♀️ Great North Run is getting closer! 🏃‍♂️

Just a little reminder from Fingers & Thumbs if you’re taking on the Great North Run this year, please don’t leave your treatment until the last minute! 😂

My booking system is open for appointments in the run up to the big day, as well as post-race recovery appointments afterwards.

Whether you’re dealing with tight calves, grumpy hamstrings, tired legs or just want to make sure everything is moving as well as it can before race day, now is the time to get booked in.

And after 13.1 miles… your legs might be very grateful you thought ahead! 😬

Appointments available at Fingers & Thumbs in Ryton, with a range of treatments including sports massage, acupuncture and recovery focused treatments.

Online booking is open now have a look at the booking system and get your pre- or post GNR slot in the diary.

And most importantly, if you’re running this year enjoy it! The atmosphere on Great North Run day is something else. ❤️

17/08/2026

Plantar fasciitis giving you grief? 👣

Acupuncture can be a really useful addition to treatment when that familiar heel and arch pain just won’t settle.

With plantar fasciitis, I’ll often work not only around the painful area of the foot, but also look at the calf and surrounding tissues that may be contributing to tension and loading through the plantar fascia.

The aim is to help reduce pain, ease muscular tension and support the body’s own recovery usually alongside hands-on treatment, stretching and advice on managing the problem between appointments.

And yes… acupuncture in the sole of the foot looks much worse than it actually feels! 😅

Appointments available at Fingers & Thumbs, Ryton.

Book at fingersandthumbs.org

14/08/2026

Temperatures are still high today, although thankfully not quite as hot as yesterday! ☀️

A little reminder to check in on yourself as well as everyone else. Keep hydrated, take things a little slower if you need to, and listen to what your body is telling you.

My treatment room is ready for another day of looking after you
cool, calm and a little bit of eucalyptus 🌿

Whether you’re coming in for aching muscles, tired legs, tension or simply some much needed time out, I’ve got you covered.

Fingers & Thumbs Sports Massage & Holistic Therapies

08/08/2026

27/07/2026

✨ Spotlight on Achilles Tendon Pain ✨

That nagging pain in the back of your heel isn’t something you should just “push through.”

Whether you’re a runner, walker, gym enthusiast or simply spend long hours on your feet, Achilles tendon pain can make every step uncomfortable and, if left untreated, may become a long-term problem.

At Fingers & Thumbs, acupuncture is one of the treatments I use to help support recovery by:
• Reducing pain
• Encouraging the body’s natural healing response
• Improving local circulation
• Releasing tight muscles that may be placing extra strain on the tendon

Treatment may also include sports massage, rehabilitation advice, taping and tailored exercises to help you return to doing what you love with confidence.

The earlier an Achilles injury is assessed, the better the chance of preventing it becoming a persistent issue.

If Achilles pain has been slowing you down, get in touch to book an assessment.

📍 Ryton & Durham University
💚 Relax… I’ve got you covered.

22/07/2026

✨ 45 minutes dedicated entirely to you. ✨

Imagine switching off from the outside world for just 45 minutes…

As your reflexology treatment begins, I use the beautiful Songbird Reflexology Balm, allowing smooth, flowing movements while working the reflex points on your feet. This deeply relaxing treatment can help to reduce stress, encourage better sleep, improve circulation and leave you feeling calm, balanced and restored.

To finish, I massage your feet with luxurious L’Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream, leaving them soft, nourished and refreshed.

And because it’s often the little touches that make all the difference, I finish with a touch of Jo Malone Chamomile & Moonflower Pillow Balm on your pulse points—a beautiful, calming scent to help you carry that feeling of relaxation with you long after you leave.

For 45 minutes, it’s not about work, family or your to-do list.

It’s about you.

Because you’re worth it. 💚

📍 Ryton & Durham University (Maiden Castle)
📞 07751 974961
🌿 Book your 45-minute reflexology treatment today.

Relax… I’ve got you covered.