NOVO Notes
Practical guides, treatment insights and evidence-informed wellbeing content from NOVO Therapy in Glasgow.
Explore massage, recovery, red light therapy and the thinking behind the treatments available at NOVO Therapy.
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Which Massage Is Right for You? A Guide to Massage in Glasgow
Not sure what to book? This guide compares the treatments at NOVO Therapy and helps you choose the option that best fits what you want from your appointment.
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Are Massage Memberships Worth It? Who They Suit (and Who They Don’t)
Read Note →: Are Massage Memberships Worth It? Who They Suit (and Who They Don’t)A massage membership can be useful if regular treatment is already part of your routine. It can also be a waste of money if you are forcing yourself…
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Massage for Desk Workers in Glasgow: What Should You Book?
Read Note →: Massage for Desk Workers in Glasgow: What Should You Book?Desk work can leave you very aware of your shoulders by 5pm. Massage can be a useful reset, but your treatment does not need a fake diagnosis or…
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Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy Massage: What to Expect
Read Note →: Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy Massage: What to ExpectHot and cold contrast massage is a very different sensory treatment from standard Hot Stone. Here’s what the temperature changes feel like and who might enjoy it.
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Massage Before or After the Gym?
Read Note →: Massage Before or After the Gym?Massage can fit around training, but timing matters more if you are planning a hard session. Here’s the practical version without pretending massage is a magic recovery button.
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Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage vs Swedish Massage: Which Should You Book?
Read Note →: Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage vs Swedish Massage: Which Should You Book?Swedish and Brazilian lymphatic massage are not two versions of the same treatment. One is the flexible all-rounder; the other has a much stronger sculpting and contouring focus.
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Does a Massage Need to Hurt to Work? How Much Pressure Should a Massage Have?
Read Note →: Does a Massage Need to Hurt to Work? How Much Pressure Should a Massage Have?A massage can feel firm without becoming a test of endurance. Here’s how I think about pressure, pain and speaking up during a treatment.
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