Who Am I?

My name is Rosie and I am an advanced clinical and sports massage therapist based in Musselburgh.

I am a trauma informed therapist, creating a safe space for every body.

My previous background has been in Social Work and social care, Personal Training and Sports coaching before discovering a fascination with bodywork and massage therapy. I follow the Biopsychosocial model of health and wellbeing which draws together not only the medical/physical elements of pain but also the emotional, psychological, and social factors that contribute to a person’s experience.

I have lived with, and recovered from, acute sports injuries and chronic knee pain and have lived experience of the frustrations of navigating the medical system for treatment, which is why the biopsychosocial model is so important in the way I work. Treating the whole person, not just their tissues, is vital for long term, meaningful pain relief and management.

I have qualifications in the following techniques/disciplines:

• Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage therapy
• Advanced myofascial release
• Indian Head Massage
• Hot Stone fusion and Masterclass
• Jing Method Holistic and Deep Tissue Massage Therapy
• Level 3 diploma in Personal training
• Kinesiology taping in sport
• Theragun percussive massage therapy
• Pregnancy and postnatal massage
• Treating scars/Scar tissue massage
• Myofascial cupping
• Manual Lymphatic drainage massage
• TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) dysfunction and pain manual therapy

Where I work

I work from my home clinic space on North High street, Musselburgh which is quiet and peaceful, despite being close to bus stops for easy travel planning. There is free 90 minute on street parking on North high street itself, and free unlimited parking 2 minutes' walk away at the Brunton theatre car park and most surrounding side streets.

Unfortunately there are steps to access my flat; so if you are unable to navigate stairs please get in contact as we can make alternative arrangements to suit. I don't have a waiting room at home, so I ask clients not to arrive more than 5-10 minutes prior to their appointment time. I share my home with my dog Mr. Pancake. Pancake is a very friendly corgi who LOVES the sound of his own voice when greeting people. He will often want to say "hello" and make sure you're comfortable during the consultation by sitting by /on your feet. If you are allergic to dogs, scared or just don't want to meet him; it's no problem at all but please let me know in advance so I can pop him away and ensure I've fully cleaned any areas of my home you may access (clinic room, hallway, bathroom etc.)

What do I do?

I am a Jing Method clinical massage therapist, which means I employ a range of massage and soft tissue release techniques from Eastern and Western disciplines to develop the best treatment for each, unique client. My particular interest is in working to help people get out of pain; whether this is a systemic chronic pain condition such as Fibromyalgia, ME, or IBS or whether this is more muscular/skeletal, such as herniated discs, whiplash associated disorder, tennis elbow, or any pain held in the tissues of the body.

I also work with those in recovery from acute injury, whether this be a sporting injury or from some other form of accident or impact. I can support your recovery through initial assessment, hands on therapies and with rehabilitation planning and ongoing review.

What to expect if you book with me:

I undertake a FREE 20-30 minute full consultation with everyone prior to their first treatment, to make sure I have a good understanding of what you want to achieve from our treatments and your short- and long-term goals in terms of recovery. If you book an hour, 90 minutes or two-hour treatment that is the time you will receive hands on therapy, your consultation does not eat into your treatment time.

Each treatment will draw from elements of all my training and knowledge and be completely personal and bespoke for you. I work WITH you to achieve your goals for recovery and pain management.

I operate a truly non judgemental clinic policy. Arrive as your authentic self and know that you are safe, supported and believed.

I welcome clients from any and all backgrounds, any and all shapes, sizes, gender. Neurodiverse or typical: no person should be living in pain!

I only take appointments with bookings in advance, but if I get any last minute cancellations or available appointments I post these on my Facebook page , so it is worth keeping an eye out there.