Lisa Lomas Therapies

02/06/2026

One thing I hear all the time is:

“I should have booked weeks ago.”

Most people don’t book treatment when they first notice tension building.

Instead they:
• push through
• stretch it out
• ignore it
• hope it settles

And sometimes it does.

But often by the time they book, they’re dealing with:
• headaches
• neck tension
• poor sleep
• reduced movement
• recurring aches
• feeling generally “stuck”

Treatment doesn’t have to be reserved for when things become unbearable.

Many people find regular maintenance helps them stay more comfortable, move more freely and notice problems before they become bigger ones.

Whether you’re looking for support with a specific issue or simply want to look after yourself a little better, you’re welcome here 🤍

📍 Rothesay, Isle of Bute

What is the thing your body has been trying to tell you lately?

31/05/2026

When people think about lymphatic drainage, they often focus on the lymphatic vessels themselves.

But the tissues surrounding those vessels matter too.

Lymphatic vessels run through layers of connective tissue called fascia. This fascial network helps support movement throughout the body and surrounds muscles, nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic structures.

Over time, factors such as:
• injury
• surgery
• inflammation
• repetitive movement
• prolonged sitting
• stress

can affect how freely these tissues move and glide.

When tissues become less mobile, people often describe feeling:
• tight
• stiff
• heavy
• swollen
• restricted

This is one reason I sometimes incorporate Vacutherapy into treatment.

Unlike traditional massage, Vacutherapy uses gentle negative pressure (lifting rather than compressing the tissues).

The aim is to help:
✔ improve tissue mobility
✔ support circulation
✔ encourage fascial movement
✔ assist natural lymphatic flow
✔ reduce feelings of tightness and restriction

Many clients describe the sensation as creating more space within the tissues and helping areas feel lighter and freer to move.

The body is designed to move.

Often our tissues appreciate a little help getting there 🤍

📍Lisa Lomas Therapies
Rothesay, Isle of Bute

📩 Message to learn more about Vacutherapy treatments.

27/05/2026

One thing I think the internet gets wrong sometimes is pretending that changes around the lower abdomen are only about body fat.

Of course body fat can play a role — but the tissues underneath matter too.

The lower abdomen is an area where:
• fascia can become tight or restricted
• circulation and lymphatic flow may become sluggish
• scar tissue and adhesions can affect movement
• posture and pressure patterns influence the tissues over time

This is especially common after:
• pregnancy
• abdominal surgery
• prolonged stress
• reduced movement
• hormonal changes
• long periods of inflammation or tension within the body

People often describe feeling:
• heavy
• swollen
• “stuck”
• tight through the lower abdomen
• disconnected from core movement

And while there are definitely exaggerated claims online, there is truth in the idea that fascia, fluid movement and tissue restriction can influence how this area feels and functions.

This is one reason I sometimes use Vacutherapy and fascial techniques to help support:
✔ tissue movement
✔ circulation
✔ lymphatic flow
✔ fascial mobility
✔ abdominal softness and comfort

The aim isn’t unrealistic “flat stomach” promises.

It’s about supporting healthier tissue movement and helping the body feel less restricted and congested overall 🤍

27/05/2026

I just wanted to say a genuine thank you to everyone who has supported my little business recently 🤍

Over the last few months I’ve connected with so many lovely people through treatments, social media and local recommendations, and it really does mean a lot.

As a small local business, reviews make a huge difference — not just for feedback, but also for helping new clients feel more confident when deciding whether to book.

So if you’ve had a treatment with me and have a spare couple of minutes, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d consider leaving a review on my Vagaro page ✨

It genuinely helps more than people realise.

www.vagaro.com/lisalomastherapies

Thank you again for all the continued support, shares, recommendations and bookings 🤍

Lisa

Lisa Lomas Therapies is a professional sports and holistic therapy clinic based in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, supporting clients across Argyll and Bute.

27/05/2026

One of the most interesting things about the body is how connected everything really is.

The body doesn’t work in isolated parts.

Muscles, fascia and movement patterns are linked together through anatomical chains that help transfer force, movement and stability throughout the body.

So when one area becomes restricted — through stress, injury, posture, overload or lack of movement — the body often adapts somewhere else to keep you functioning.

That’s called compensation.

Over time, these patterns can sometimes create tension or discomfort in areas that aren’t actually the original source of the problem.

For example:
• restricted ankle movement can influence knees, hips and lower back mechanics
• jaw tension may contribute to headaches or neck tightness
• shoulder restriction can alter upper back and rib movement
• tight hips may affect posture and spinal loading

This is one reason treatment isn’t always about chasing the painful area alone.

Often it’s about understanding how the body is moving as a whole — including the fascial and muscular chains connecting everything together.

Using a combination of sports therapy, movement assessment, fascial techniques, medical acupuncture and hands-on bodywork, the aim is to help reduce unnecessary tension, improve movement and support the body more globally.

The body is always adapting 🤍

📍Lisa Lomas Therapies
Rothesay, Isle of Bute

📩 Message to book or ask any questions.

26/05/2026

One thing many people don’t realise is that tight muscles don’t always mean “short” muscles.

Sometimes the body is holding tension protectively.

Stress, overload, posture, injury history, lack of sleep and nervous system tension can all influence how tight or restricted the body feels.

That’s why stretching sometimes only gives temporary relief…

because the body may still feel the need to guard and hold tension underneath.

The nervous system plays a huge role in movement and muscle tone.

If the body feels stressed or under threat, muscles often stay switched “on” even when we consciously try to relax them.

This is one reason treatment isn’t always just about forcing deeper stretches or more pressure.

Sometimes improving movement, calming the nervous system and helping tissues feel safe enough to release can create much more lasting change.

The body is always responding to something 🤍

25/05/2026

Managed to get out of the clinic for an hour and do my favourite local walk

25/05/2026

It’s always interesting how many people wake up on a Monday already carrying tension into the week.

Stress doesn’t just affect the mind.

The body often responds physically too:
• tight shoulders
• jaw clenching
• shallow breathing
• headaches
• fatigue
• feeling stiff or heavy

Over time, the nervous system can begin holding these patterns almost automatically.

That’s one reason bodywork can feel about far more than just muscles.

Whether through sports massage, myofascial release, vacutherapy or medical acupuncture, aromatherapy, treatment aims to help the body move away from constant guarding and into a calmer, more regulated state.

Sometimes people don’t even realise how much tension they’ve been carrying until it finally starts to release 🤍

A few appointments available this week for anyone needing a bit of support physically or mentally.

Tuesday afternoon
Wednesday afternoon
Friday from 2-4pm

📍Lisa Lomas Therapies
Rothesay, Isle of Bute

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24/05/2026

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22/05/2026

Many people live with constant tension through the upper neck and base of the skull without realising how connected this area is to the rest of the body.

The upper cervical region contains a huge amount of neurological input relating to balance, muscle tension, head position and the body’s stress response.

When tissues here become chronically tight — often from stress, posture, desk work, jaw tension or old injuries — the body can sometimes start responding in wider ways than people expect.

That might look like:
• persistent tightness
• headaches
• jaw tension
• feeling “wired” or unable to switch off
• dizziness or feeling slightly off balance
• shallow breathing patterns

Of course, symptoms like these can have many possible causes and should always be properly investigated where needed.

But clinically, I often find that improving movement and reducing protective tension through the neck and fascia can make a significant difference to how somebody feels overall.

Using a combination of myofascial release, soft tissue therapy and vacutherapy, treatment aims to support tissue movement and help the nervous system move away from constant guarding and tension.

The body is incredibly interconnected.

Sometimes a tight neck is about far more than just muscles 🤍

📍Lisa Lomas Therapies