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Pregnancy Massage: A Gentle Way to Feel More Comfortable

Pregnancy Massage: A Gentle Way to Feel More Comfortable
By Emily Ashburton, Ashburton Therapy Clinic, Banbury

Pregnancy is beautiful—but it’s not always easy. As your body changes to support new life, you may feel aches, swelling, or emotional overwhelm. Pregnancy massage offers a gentle, safe way to ease discomfort, reduce tension, and restore a sense of calm. At Ashburton Therapy Clinic, we create a peaceful, supportive space just for you—to help you feel more at home in your changing body.

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Beyond Relaxation: The Real Benefits of Massage Therapy

Beyond Relaxation: The Real Benefits of Massage Therapy
By Emily Ashburton, Ashburton Therapy Clinic, Banbury

So often, people arrive at my clinic holding their breath—metaphorically and sometimes quite literally. Shoulders drawn up, minds racing, bodies aching. They’ve been carrying too much for too long.

Massage offers them a moment to let go.

It’s not just about easing tight muscles (though that happens too). It’s about creating a space where your nervous system can soften, your thoughts can settle, and your body can remember what it feels like to rest. To be cared for. To come home to itself.

That’s the real work of massage. And it’s a privilege to hold that space for people every day.

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Why Does My Jaw Hurt? Understanding TMJ Disorders

Why Does My Jaw Hurt? Understanding TMJ Disorders

By Emily, Ashburton Therapy Clinic, Banbury

If you’ve ever found yourself wincing with jaw pain, hearing clicks when you chew, or waking up with headaches and neck tension, you’re not alone. These are all common signs of TMJ disorder—a condition that affects the small but mighty joints that connect your jaw to your skull.

At Ashburton Therapy Clinic, I often meet clients who’ve struggled with these symptoms for years without knowing the cause. TMJ therapy offers a gentle, effective way to ease discomfort, restore balance, and help your body feel more at ease. With hands-on techniques and a whole-body approach, relief is possible—without the need for invasive treatments.

You don’t have to just live with the pain. TMJ therapy might be the support you’ve been looking for.

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