July Newsletter for days of salads

8 July 2025 July 2025

I back in work July 8th having taken a week off whilst my new landlord refurbishes the building.  I took the opportunity to go to the seaside for a few days. Yes during those UK hot days. I swam in the sea. Once past the jolt of cold it was managable. Thank goodness the sun was hot. I have to thank Black Tri Tribe for my swimming lessons last year.  They are excellent teachers doing great work.

My latest newsletter is out for July. Yes it mentions all the things I am doing.

I invite you to read my news.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 close to South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf.

Price changes 17th July 2025

17 June 2025

In my experience, very little can remain the same and be as good as it was before. Much like the econony and what we commonly call the cost of living crisis. My pricing has remained static for 18 months. On the 17th July, however, my prices will be rising on all treatments.

I greatly value my new and existing clients. You have not only shaped the way that I worked but encouraged me to provide more deeply restoriative & more personalised specialist massage treatments. All of which I find great purpose in delivering. In the last 18 months, the following has enriched my practice.

Oncology Massage. This modality supports the needs of cancer survivors. It has proved a great addition to my practice.

My Trauma Informed Awareness in massage positively benefit individuals who wish to be seen and understood. Massage provides assistance through co-regulation. This means that "I am calm so that you may become calm, even for one moment."

Finally for the 2nd year in a row, I received an Global Excellence Award - 2025 from GHP for the Most Trusted Swedish Massage in East London.                     

My aim is continue these great services for the community of E14 and beyond and I look forward to seeing you very soon.

Should you wish to lock into current pricing, I urge you to book ahead or perhaps buy a block booking before 17th July 2025 to enjoy the current pricing.  Best wishes Pauline at Pendulum Massage.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 close to South Quay DLR and Canary Wharf.

June for Solstice, Self-Care & Community

6 June 2025

I invite you to read my newsletter for June. Click the link below.

In this month of the solstice, I hope you take time to absorb the benefit of later evenings as they draw us into the summer season. We wait all year for this season of warming and unfurling. For days of salad and wild honey.

This month I shall be completing training in Trauma Informed Practiced. I had always wondered why the worried leave massages calmer than they arrived. Yes their heart rates are lowered, yes, I know blood pressure is reduced and tight muscled are warmed and stretched.  There is also a shared space of co-regulation. Where my proximity and calm is a form of communication in itself.  This is an exciting area to learn more about.

I hope you find this post of interest and if you know someone who might benefit from this gentle, holistic form of treatment, please share this information. I have free bookable telephone consultations and am happy to share information on this wonderful treatment.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 by appointment.

Gift Idea for a Marathon Runner

25 April 2025

Buying a massage gift certificate for someone who has just run a marathon is a fantastic idea, and here are 5 reasons why:

It helps with recovery: After running a marathon, the body is sore and needs time to recover. A massage can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation, which can aid in the recovery process.

It's a great way to show appreciation: Completing a marathon is a huge achievement, and a massage gift certificate shows that you care about the person's hard work and dedication. It's a thoughtful way to acknowledge their accomplishment and help them celebrate.

It can help reduce muscle soreness: Massage has been shown to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which is common after intense physical activity like running a marathon. By getting a massage, the person can reduce their muscle soreness and feel better faster. 

It's a relaxing treat: Let's face it, running a marathon can be stressful and exhausting. A massage is a great way to help the person relax and unwind, which is essential for both physical and mental recovery.

It's a flexible gift: A massage gift certificate gives the person the flexibility to schedule their massage at a time that works for them, which is great because they may need some time to rest and recover before getting a massage. Plus, it allows them to choose the type of massage they want, whether it's a sports massage, deep tissue massage, or something else.

I hope you find this post of interest and if you know someone who might benefit from this gentle, holistic form of treatment, please share this information. I have free bookable telephone consultations and am happy to share information on this wonderful treatment.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 by appointment.

April for stress awareness

21 April 2025

High levels of stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline can age us and encourage illness earlier in live. An antidote to stress is massage believe it or not, because it helps deepen breathing and reduces the levels of stress hormones, whilst allowing the for increases of oxytocin and endorphins, the anti stress hormones. This is because real relaxation feels so good.

In this month of Stress Awareness, try to monitor how you are feeling. If you can note of your moods, perhaps you could make some changes in your life to encourage opportuniites for joy, suprise, fun, enlightenment and community.

Here are some suggestions:

Quiet reflective time, walks in nature, time with friends or in community for the benefit of belonging. 

Here are some examples of activities that can help combat stress and hopefully you can fit into your life. Gardening, swimming, sports or art. Such activities can help lift your mood. On your return to routine life you may be able to reframe and find solutions to a more sustainable life.

I hope you find this post of interest and if you know someone who might benefit from this gentle, holistic form of treatment, please share this information. I have free bookable telephone consultations and am happy to share information on this wonderful treatment.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 by appointment.

12 Months of Self Love 

23 February 2025

I am delighted to announce a new treatment available at Pendulum Massaage.

At a time when stress and worry can easily take over. Massage for cancer is a wonderful treatment for those who need gentle therapeutic touch. 

All this is February. The following subjects are covered in my latest newsletter.

Sharing Self Massage

Seated Stretch Video

This months great read

I hope you find this post of interest and if you know someone who might benefit from this gentle, holistic form of treatment, please share this information. I have free bookable telephone consultations and am happy to share information on this wonderful treatment.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 by appointment.

New: Oncology (Cancer) Massage

20 February 2025

I am delighted to announce a new treatment available at Pendulum Massaage.

At a time when stress and worry can easily take over. Massage for cancer is a wonderful treatment for those who need gentle therapeutic touch. 

The benefits of Oncology Massage

Massage can decrease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.  

Massage can reduce the perception of pain. 

Massage can improve sleep quality. 

Massage may reduce the severity of cancer-related fatigue.

These benefits can make a difficult situation somewhat easier to manage even if only for the short term.

I hope you find this post of interest and if you know someone who might benefit from this gentle, holistic form of treatment, please share this information. I have free bookable telephone consultations and am happy to share information on this wonderful treatment.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 by appointment.

Singing cos I'm winning

18 JANUARY 2025

I won "Best Swedish Massage in East London"Global Exellence Award 2024 from Global Health & Pharm. I absolutely delighted thank you very much. This a an honour for me, as a solo worker, I only usually receive recognition from my clients.

Just in case you forgot to get a present for someone, I have a no post option of a "gift certificate" available from the link below. All different sorts and you get an email you can personalise and email to your lucky recipient. Press the purple button and scroll down the list.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 by appointment.

Speaking of clients. I've seen some very tired muscles this month and as we come to December's end I send this message out in the ether. "May you have time to rest and recoup, ready for the new year."

"May you have time to rest and recoup, ready for the new year."

30 October Wednesday in Islington

30 September 2024

Pendulum Massage now in addition,  at The Practice Rooms, 150 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9RD. (Accessable by 4 steps) As always bookings are in advance online via the link below for Wednesdays. Booking still open for 30th October on the button below for the 1130am still available.

This beautiful grade 2 listed building is close to main transport hubs. Kings Cross is a 20 minute walk away, whilst the 91, 17 and 259 bus stop is 2 minutes walk away.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 on a wednesday afternoon. 

BurnOut, Co-regulation and Massage

1 June 2024

BurnOut is more than being tired, it is depletion of energy, irrational thoughts and at its worst, having no hope in finding a way forwards.

Modern life, work circumstances and our health can contribute to burnout. Wherever you find yourself, it's worth coming to some awareness of how you are feeling. We can do this by observing our moods and what we feel better or worse from.

I've been reading Burnout Immunity by Kandi Wiens, EdD. This book is a self help guide that does more than discuss and advise. It offers a valuable way out of burnout, whilst showing examples of real life burnout survivers.

I found this book inspiring. I had so many aha moments from my past life in teaching and I am thankful I had the presence of mind to dig my way out of it.

In the diagram above, awareness is the first step. Admit something is wrong, then you can work on regulation by calming your  anxious state. Over time you build skills to encourage more opportunities for choice in your life. When this happens on the massage table, we call it co-regulation. Starting with nurturing touch.

If this sounds good to you try booking my ChillOut Holistic massage it would be a great start.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 on wednesday afternoons. 

June Wednesday's in Islington

19 May 2024

Pendulum Massage now in addition,  at The Practice Rooms, 150 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9RD. As always bookings are in advance online via the link below for Wednesdays.

This beautiful georgian building is close to main transport hubs. Kings Cross is a 20 minute walk away, whilst the 91 bus stops 2 minutes walk away.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is a black owned business working from E14 and now N1 on a wednesday afternoon. 

Neck pain and headaches

2 May 2024

This client has shoulder pain and sometimes tension headache.

Getting to the nub of the problem is as easy as finding muscle tightness.

I never define tight fascia as knots although some people do. I consider knots as something found in wood.

Tight ischemic muscle is an area of muscular tightness that I can feel. It is an area where posture or injury has created muscle and fascia repair. The fibres have repaired so tightly that circulation is reduced in the area. This can be painful. In fact, this can be a pain in the neck.

Muscle tightness can also lead to headaches.

Regular Tune-up treatments can address ongoing conditions that affect your comfort. Together we will explore how breathwork and gentle massage techniques can help.  

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

May Newsletter

1 May 2024

Massage for Pregnancy & Post Partum here for you

1 February 2024

Good value for an excellent service at Pendulum Massage with Pauline.

In your 2^nd or 3^rd Trimester of Pregnancy?

After you hospital clinic appointment you get the feedback on the progress of you pregnancy. A pregnancy massage appointment will give you reassurance and quality time for yourself.

First visits are often for immediate issues. For example, not sleeping well, tight muscles, back pain, pelvic pain, sore muscles or even swollen ankles. Once you discover the calm atmosphere with Pauline’s care and attention, you might like to consider monthly or fortnightly Tune-Up treatments.

Regular Tune-up treatments can address ongoing conditions that affect your comfort. Together we will explore how breathwork and gentle sports massage techniques can help with common pregnancy complaints.  

Post Birth massage also has its place in giving you time to recoup and refresh in this demanding, wonderful, exciting time. Having an experienced Pregnancy Massage therapist with Sports Massage understandng is a bonus. Don’t take my word for it, check out my google reviews for my clients recommendations.

My new active body-work offering aims to promote ease of movement using dry cupping, stretches, massage and breath-work. You'll also have homework to do so make sure you are up for reclaiming your body from the inside out.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Confidence in your body post C-Section, Hysterectomy and Abdominal Surgery.

24 January 2024

Good value for an excellent service at Pendulum Massage with Pauline.

After surgery pain arises whilst the body heals.

Incisions heal and the body's fascia fills in the gaps. This is natural. It's also natural that you move less during this healing time. You notice that your muscles and fascia may heal tighter than they were before. 

Tight muscles get over worked more easily and this  leads to muscle discomfort.

My new active body-work offering aims to promote ease of movement using dry cupping, stretches, massage and breath-work. You'll also have homework to do so make sure you are up for reclaiming your body from the inside out.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Saving with packages and subscriptions.

2 October 2023

Here's the info on what to do if you want a monthly massage and watching your budget.

The link below is specifically to my website for this very special offer.

The block booking price for 720 minutes is 627£. A humungous saving that will make you think it was 2018 again. Imagine how grateful your muscles will feel with a montly treatment. This pricing is set to be revised January 2024.

Massage is a game changer by doing the following:

Lowering blood pressure, relaxing tight muscles, overcoming muscle pain, aiding better sleep, reducing anxiety and reduction in joint pain. Nuff said.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Trip Advisor recognition

24 August 2023

Gaining recognition for my work is very gratifying. I do put my best efforts into providing a bespoke service to all my clients. As mentioned before, I'm not a spa. I'm not part of a huge comglomerate, I don't do beauty treatments. I work when I have the energy and patience to offer my best. I deal with muscles alone in several wonderful modalities of massage. 

I got a Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice award 2023, because I am absolutely crap at webdev, there is a basic link below to my listing below.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Membership Gift Subscriptions

3 August 2023

If your are keen on going to the gym and want to signpost your progress with a regular feedback, then having a membership which is easily booked in your own time is a great option. Monthly or bi monthly bookings with as much as 20% discount. See the book now button in order to check out options.

I know there are times you wonder if going to the gym and attending yoga classes is any good. Of course it is. Consistent exercise benefits your mind, body and spirit. However, lots of other activities do also. For example, gardening, hiking, doing the housework. Finding the the right sort of movement for you will benefit your life in the long run. 

Just been reading about Non-Exercise Thermogenesis {NEAT}

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12468415/.

Which is a no s@#t Sherlock bit of research that defines NEAT as all the stuff you do when not working, exercising, eating, sleeping or doing organised movement. I'm talking about the odd times when you made a meal from scratch instead of popping a ready meal in a microwave, or sat fidgeting instead of still. Or had a nice disorganised stretch. Or skipped in the park for no reason. Or walked with a swagger instead of a stroll.

How can you add more NEAT activities to your day? Share your ideas of NEAT activites by doing not saying.

Thank you for reading.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

February Newsletter

26 January 2023

Pregnancy Massage for aches and pains

26 January 2023

Pendulum Massage is a place for you to feel safe, centered and connected.

In your 2nd or 3rd Trimester of Pregnancy? After you hospital clinic appointment you get the feedback on the progress of you pregnancy. A pregnancy massage appointment will give you reassurance and quality time for yourself.

First visits are often for immediate issues. For example, not sleeping well, tight muscles, back pain, pelvic pain, sore muscles or even swollen ankles. Once you discover the calm atmosphere with Pauline’s care and attention, you might like to consider monthly or fortnightly Tune-Up treatments.

Regular Tune-up treatments can address ongoing conditions that affect your comfort. Together we will explore how breathwork and gentle sports massage techniques can help with common pregnancy complaints.

Post Birth massage also has it’s place in giving you time to recoup and refresh in this demanding, wonderful, exciting time. Having an experienced Pregnancy Massage therapist with Sports Massage understandng is a bonus. Don’t take my word for it, check out my google reviews for my clients recommendations.

Thank you for reading. Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Pic: Mustafa Omar

Chat with your doctor for a diagnosis

6 December 2022

My client had dreadful pain to his upper arm. He'd had a motor bike accident 2 years beore and suffered a broken collar bone. He was signed off by the hospital, but his pain continued and never stopped. The pain to his upper arm stung constantly and was highly sensitive when touched. His doctor suggested pain killers. My client was not impressed.

In the end he got referred, after xrays he was diagnosed with cervical spondylitis, and a healed fracture was discovered (Guess where? His upper arm). Interestingly calcification was discovered in the muscle by the missed hairline fracture site of his stinging pain. All the above was treatable. He attends his physiotherapist. However, he also attends my practice for his Sports Massage. I help to speed his recovery time with stretching, mobilisation and maintainence massages.

Not knowing is a hindrance to well being. As a Christmas wish. If your health is not 100%, don’t guess at it. Find out. Get a diagnosis! Be well informed and make your action plan for better health. If it’s unsuccessful continue hopefully and enjoy the best health that you can. Doubt wont cut it, but truth can.

Thank you for reading. Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Pic: Nsey Benajah

Best at home fitness programme

23 November 2022

I am often asked how to get in shape after an injury or surgery. To tell you the truth I have come back from zero fitness a number of times and I have always underestimated the ability of my body to bounce back. It is only in my 50’s that I have this real opportunity to explore my physical potential with kindness and a sense that I may be able to do this safely too.

Bullet Proof Body is a great book by Ashley Kalym offering exercise in a smart way to help with recovery and general fitness. It scaffolds the exercises for beginner, intermediate and advanced, so that you have a sense of progression.

If you do sports, combat, dance or use the gym, this book offers a great recovery package. There are a few bits of equipment you will need that you may already have at home. I include links to them below, if you'd like to start exercise or recovery work. 

Do remember that if you are injured seriously, you should go to a doctor first to get the best care and a diagnosis.

Thank you for reading. Best wishes, Pauline.

Pendulum Massage is an London E14 black owned business. It is a short distance from South Quay DLR. By appointment only means that consultations and appointments are booked online.

Long Covid and Massage

9 October 2022

The long shadow of COVID is less evident. Folk are now allowed to mingle and get on with life, but COVID has not dissappeared. My advice is to self test if unwell or if you have been in contact with someone who has self tested positive.

Long COVID is defined as having symptoms after 12 weeks post COVID infection. "The most common symptoms of long COVID are: extreme tiredness (fatigue) shortness of breath loss of smell muscle aches However, there are lots of symptoms you can have after a COVID-19 infection, including: problems with your memory and concentration ("brain fog") chest pain or tightness difficulty sleeping (insomnia) heart palpitations dizziness pins and needles joint pain depression and anxiety tinnitus, earaches feeling sick, diarrhoea, stomach aches, loss of appetite a high temperature, cough, headaches, sore throat, changes to sense of smell or taste rashes." (NHS website).

The sense of fatique and unease from Long COVID can be lessened with massage, especially when thinking about managing a long list of symptoms. Focusing on mind, body and spirit with a Holistic Massage with lighter pressure and breathwork can provide a great ally in replenising the body.

If this sounds of interest then appointments can be booked as well as short telephone consultations via the link below.