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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How to Choose a Massage Therapist in Glasgow
Read Note →: How to Choose a Massage Therapist in GlasgowThe fanciest room and the deepest pressure do not automatically equal the best massage. Here’s what I’d look for before booking anyone — including me.
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What Does a Swedish Massage Actually Feel Like?
Read Note →: What Does a Swedish Massage Actually Feel Like?Swedish Massage is not one fixed routine. It can be slow and relaxing, comfortably firm or more focused depending on what you want from the appointment.
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Massage Gift Voucher Glasgow: How to Choose the Right Gift
Read Note →: Massage Gift Voucher Glasgow: How to Choose the Right GiftMassage can be a brilliant gift, but you do not need to guess somebody’s exact favourite treatment. Here’s how to buy one without turning a nice present into homework.
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Relaxing Massage in Glasgow: What Should You Book?
Read Note →: Relaxing Massage in Glasgow: What Should You Book?Looking for a massage where the main goal is simply to switch off? Here’s how I’d choose between Swedish and Hot Stone Massage for relaxation.
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Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage in Glasgow: What Should You Book?
Read Note →: Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage in Glasgow: What Should You Book?If your upper back and shoulders are the only reason you’re booking, you don’t necessarily need a full-body massage. Here’s how I’d choose the appointment.
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What Happens During a Biohacking Facial Massage with Red Light Therapy?
Read Note →: What Happens During a Biohacking Facial Massage with Red Light Therapy?This isn’t a conventional beauty facial with five minutes of massage added on. The massage is the main event, with red and near-infrared light built into the treatment.
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Red Light Therapy: What Does the Research Actually Say?
Read Note →: Red Light Therapy: What Does the Research Actually Say?Red light therapy is everywhere right now. Some claims are grounded in real research; others get ahead of the evidence. Here’s the useful version.
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Swedish vs Hot Stone Massage: Which Is Right for You?
Read Note →: Swedish vs Hot Stone Massage: Which Is Right for You?Swedish and Hot Stone Massage can both be deeply relaxing, but they feel very different. Here’s how I’d choose between them.
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How Often Should You Get a Massage?
Read Note →: How Often Should You Get a Massage?There is no compulsory four-week rule. The right massage frequency depends on why you book, how you feel, your budget and whether regular massage genuinely adds something to your life.
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