Reflections And Intentions For 2026
- Juliana Rego
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
A Year of Deepening Practice
The beginning of a new year often brings a quieter kind of pause for me. Not the rush of resolutions or dramatic reinventions, but a more grounded reflection on how my work has grown, and how it continues to evolve with care and intention.
As I step into 2026, my practice is starting to feel less about change for the sake of progress, and more about depth. Refining what already exists, strengthening clinical foundations, and continuing to listen closely to the bodies and lives of the women I support.
Ongoing Learning As A Steady Foundation
Clinical training remains a central thread running through my work this year. I am currently working towards my Level 5 Advanced Clinical Massage alongside Level 4 Sports Massage, and rather than viewing these qualifications as something separate from my day-to-day practice, they are already being woven into my sessions.
Advanced assessment skills, a deeper inderstanding of pain mechanisms, and clinically informed hands-on techniques form the backbone of how I shall continue to work. As my training progresses, new approaches will be introduced gradually and thoughtfully, always with the intention of supporting the person in front of me, rather than applying techniques simply because they exist.
This pace matters to me as bodies don't respond well to being rushed, and neither does meaningful clinical care.
Personalised Care, Not Fixed Routines
Alongside this clinical progression, restorative massage and aromatherapy will remain a part of my treatment offerings. These elements are not "extras" or indulgences, they are part of creating sessions that feel supportive, regulated, and responsive to the nervous system, as well as the musculoskeletal body.
Optional add-on's allow each treatment to be personalised on the day. Some sessions call for more targeted, clinically focused work, while others need space for slowing down, grounding, and gentle support. Most fall somewhere in between.
I don't work from rigid protocols. Instead, each session is shaped around how your body is presenting on the day, influenced by pain patterns, stress levels, hormonal changes, sleep, workload, and life demands. This flexibility allows care to remain relevant and respectful, rather than prescriptive.
Supporting Women Through Complex Phases Of Life
My work is designed to support women navigating a range of experiences, including chronic pain, long-term stress, pregnance-related discomfort, and postnatal changes.
Pain and tension rarely exist in isolation. They are often influenced by emotional load, nervous system dysregulation, shifting identities, and the physical realities of caring for others while trying to care for yourself. Understanding this complexity is essential, particularly when working with women whose symptoms have been minimised, misunderstood, or normalised for too long.
My sessions are shaped with an awareness of how the body and nervous system interact, and how daily life, responsibilities, and expectations can quietly accumulate in the tissues over time.
A Space That Feels Safe And Respectful
What has remained consistent, and will continue to do so, is my focus on care that feels safe and genuinely responsive.
For some, that means structured pain support informed by clinical assessment and ongoing training. For others, it means having a space where the body can soften, settle, and be listened to without needing to explain or justify how it feels.
Both are valid. Both are important.
The aim is not to "fix" bodies, but to support them, to work with what is present, to respect boundaries, and to adapt care as needs change over time.
Looking Ahead With Intention
As this year unfolds my intention is simple and steady, which is to continue learning, refining, and offering care that is grounded, clinically informed, and thoughtfully delivered.
The revised Treatments and Services menu is now live online, reflecting this balance between clinical depth and restorative support, whilst giving you the choice to make it your own with easy add-on's at the time of booking.
2026 bookings are now open for those who like to plan ahead.
If you're seeking support for ongoing pain, pregnancy, or postnatal changes, or simply space for your body to be held with care and attention, you're warmly welcome to book a session.
Sometimes the most meaningful progress isn't loud or dramatic. It's quiet, consistent, and built over time. I'll be honoured to support you on your wellbeing journey.
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