Lisa Lomas Therapies

Lisa Lomas Therapies Pain & Injury Recovery Specialist | Isle of Bute
Helping you move pain-free again
Sports therapy • Medical acupuncture • Aromatherapy massage • Vacutherapy

👋 Hi, I’m Lisa…I’ve had a few new faces around here lately, so I thought it was probably time I properly introduced myse...
04/09/2026

👋 Hi, I’m Lisa…

I’ve had a few new faces around here lately, so I thought it was probably time I properly introduced myself!

I’m Lisa, the person behind Lisa Lomas Therapies — a Level 4 Sports Therapist with a slightly unhealthy fascination with figuring out why our bodies do the things they do. 😂

I work with people experiencing pain, tension, tightness, stress, restricted movement and all those other ways our bodies have of telling us that something isn’t quite right.

My approach is a bit of a mixture.

I’m passionate about understanding the body, looking at the bigger picture and using evidence-informed techniques to work out what might actually help you — rather than simply doing the same treatment on everyone.

But I also believe that treatment shouldn’t feel clinical, intimidating or like you’re being examined by someone in a white coat. 😆

Sometimes you need focused therapeutic work.

Sometimes you need to properly switch off, relax and let someone else look after you for an hour.

And sometimes you need a bit of both.

Alongside massage and sports therapy, I offer treatments including Vacutherapy, fascial work, cupping and acupuncture, as well as facials and skincare.

Basically, I have quite a few tools in the box — and I like working out which ones actually make sense for you.

I’m based from my home clinic in Rothesay, work from a clinic in Dunoon every other Thursday, and also offer mobile treatments.

I also have clinics in the Lake District and Rossendale by arrangement.

One of my favourite things about this job is that every person who walks through my door is different. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to bodies, and I love figuring out what your body needs.

So, if you’re new around here…

Hello! 👋

I’m really glad you’re here.

Have a nose around, get to know what I do, and if you’ve been quietly following for a while but haven’t made it through the door yet…

I promise I’m much less scary in person. 😂

“I’ve had more days of relief from this than I normally get from massage.”A client said this to me today after having Va...
03/09/2026

“I’ve had more days of relief from this than I normally get from massage.”

A client said this to me today after having Vacutherapy on her neck — and it got me thinking about why some people experience a different, sometimes longer-lasting response to Vacutherapy than they do from massage alone.

Massage and Vacutherapy both provide mechanical input to the tissues, but they do it in very different ways.

With hands-on massage, I’m applying pressure and movement into the tissues.

With Vacutherapy, controlled negative pressure gently lifts the skin and superficial tissues away from the structures underneath them.

That creates a different type of mechanical stimulus — stretching and deforming the superficial tissues while also influencing local blood flow and sensory receptors.

And this is where fascia gets particularly interesting.

Fascia isn’t simply a sheet of tissue wrapped around a muscle. It’s a complex, continuous connective-tissue system containing collagen, cells and a hydrated extracellular matrix. Hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) is particularly important because it contributes to the hydration and lubrication of fascial interfaces, helping tissues slide relative to one another.

When tissues become stiff, overloaded or less mobile, the way those layers move and transmit force can change.

Vacutherapy gives me another way of influencing that tissue environment.

Rather than continually compressing an already restricted area, I can use negative pressure to lift and mobilise the superficial tissues, while combining it with movement and hands-on techniques where appropriate.

That doesn’t mean Vacutherapy is better than massage.

It means they are different tools.

And sometimes the tissues respond particularly well to that lifting and shearing stimulus.

Interestingly, there is emerging clinical evidence for cupping-type interventions in neck pain, although the research quality and mechanisms are still being investigated. A 2026 systematic review found improvements in pain, function and range of motion in adults with chronic neck pain, while also noting limitations in the underlying evidence.

So when a client tells me:

“I’ve had more days of relief than I normally get from massage.”

I don’t automatically think “Vacutherapy fixes neck pain.”

I think:

Her tissues and nervous system responded really well to this particular combination of input.

And that’s exactly why I don’t believe in using one technique for everyone.

Assess. Understand. Adapt.

That’s the interesting part of being a therapist. 🌿

🌿 CLINIC AVAILABILITY – ROTHESAY 🌿I have a few appointments available at my Rothesay clinic this week if you’ve been mea...
31/08/2026

🌿 CLINIC AVAILABILITY – ROTHESAY 🌿

I have a few appointments available at my Rothesay clinic this week if you’ve been meaning to book some time for yourself.

✨ Tuesday 12pm – Express Facial
Perfect if your skin needs a little refresh but you don’t have time for a longer treatment.

✨ Friday – appointments available
✨ Saturday afternoon – appointments available

Treatments can be tailored to what you need, from sports therapy, massage and Vacutherapy for pain, tension and recovery, through to Notox Face and natural facial treatments for skin health, relaxation and facial rejuvenation.

And if you’re not sure what you need, that’s absolutely fine — just message me and tell me what’s going on. We can work out the most suitable treatment together. 💚

📍 Rothesay, Isle of Bute

Message me to book or to ask any questions.

📍 DUNOON – THIS THURSDAY 🌿I’m back at Castle Tennis Club in Dunoon this Thursday, and I still have availability through ...
31/08/2026

📍 DUNOON – THIS THURSDAY 🌿

I’m back at Castle Tennis Club in Dunoon this Thursday, and I still have availability through the morning

I offer treatments tailored to what you actually need, including:

✨ Sports therapy & targeted massage
✨ Vacutherapy for tension, recovery & mobility
✨ Notox Face facial treatments
✨ Relaxation and wellbeing treatments

Whether you’ve got a niggling problem that’s been hanging around, you’re recovering from sport, feeling stiff and restricted, or simply fancy an hour to yourself, I’m happy to work out the best treatment for you.

📅 Thursday – Dunoon
📍 Castle Tennis Club

Message me to book — you don’t need to know exactly what treatment you need. If you’re unsure, just tell me what’s going on and we can work it out together. 💚

And if you’ve been meaning to book but keep putting it off… this is your sign! 😉

Have you ever had a massage and thought:“Why on earth do I feel worse today?” 😳It doesn’t necessarily mean the massage w...
31/08/2026

Have you ever had a massage and thought:

“Why on earth do I feel worse today?” 😳

It doesn’t necessarily mean the massage was “too deep” or that something has gone wrong.

Sometimes your body simply needs time to respond to the treatment — particularly if you’ve been carrying a lot of tension, haven’t had treatment for a while, or the area has been working hard.

But here’s the important bit:

Feeling sore isn’t the goal of a good massage.

You shouldn’t have to be barely able to move the next day to know you’ve had a “proper” treatment.

For me, the aim is to work with your body rather than against it, adapting the pressure and techniques to what you actually need on the day.

Sometimes that’s deeper work.

Sometimes it’s gentle.

Sometimes it’s mostly about getting you to switch off for an hour.

And sometimes the best treatment is the one you didn’t realise you needed. 🌿

How do you feel after a massage — wonderfully relaxed, a little tender, or completely battered? 😂

29/08/2026

A snapshot of the last 3 days, no time for editing but here’s a quick glimpse of our Cowal gathering experience.

All over for another year. Was so lovely to meet new faces (and feet)🦶 from all over the world - but for now, hot bath a...
29/08/2026

All over for another year. Was so lovely to meet new faces (and feet)🦶 from all over the world - but for now, hot bath and sleep in a real bed 🥳

29/08/2026

Today’s setup

What I do at the Highland Games is different from what I do in clinic…If you’ve seen me treating dancers at the Cowal Hi...
29/08/2026

What I do at the Highland Games is different from what I do in clinic…

If you’ve seen me treating dancers at the Cowal Highland Games, you might notice that my approach is quite different from what I’d do with you in my clinic.

And that’s deliberate.

When someone comes to me after competing, they’ve often got tired, overloaded muscles, sore feet, tight calves or an area that’s suddenly complaining after hours of dancing.

At an event, I have a limited amount of time and one immediate priority:

How can I help this person feel more comfortable and recover from what they’ve just put their body through?

So the treatment might be relatively focused — massage, Vacutherapy, mobility work or a combination of techniques — depending on what they’re presenting with.

Think of it as dealing with the immediate problem.

But if that same dancer came to see me in clinic a week later because the same calf, hip, knee or back keeps causing problems, I’d approach it very differently.

I’d want to know:

Why does this keep happening?

Where is the restriction?

How are they moving?

What is happening above and below the painful area?

And could the symptoms be part of a bigger movement pattern?

This is where my knowledge of anatomical and myofascial chains becomes really useful.

Our muscles aren’t isolated pieces of anatomy. Connective tissues create continuities between many muscles and regions of the body, and research supports some of these anatomical connections, although the functional significance of every proposed “chain” isn’t equally well established.

So sometimes the place that hurts isn’t the place I most want to work on.

A tight calf might have relationships with what’s happening at the foot and ankle.

A recurring hamstring problem might make me look at the pelvis, hip and the tissues above and below it.

Shoulder symptoms might lead me to consider what’s happening through the chest, neck, shoulder blade and arm.

I’m looking at the connections and the movement, rather than simply chasing the painful spot.

That’s the difference between:

🏴 Event treatment:
“You’ve just danced for hours and your legs are struggling — let’s help you recover.”

🌿 Clinic treatment:
“This keeps happening — let’s investigate why.”

Neither approach is better.

They’re for completely different situations.

And that’s why I love working at events like Cowal as much as I love my clinic work. One lets me help someone right there and then when their body needs it. The other gives me the time to properly assess the bigger picture and work towards longer-term changes.

And yes… sometimes the best thing I can do for a Highland dancer is simply give those legs a really good massage and let them breathe! 😂

Research does support massage as a useful tool for reducing post-exercise soreness and improving perceived recovery, although it shouldn’t be sold as a magic fix or something that directly enhances athletic performance.

Your body

We have only 2 deep blue sticks left for this event - once they’ve gone I’ll arrange any further orders to be delivered ...
29/08/2026

We have only 2 deep blue sticks left for this event - once they’ve gone I’ll arrange any further orders to be delivered directly to you.

Cowal highland Gathering

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Woodlea
Rothesay
PA209LA

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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