MEET YOUR THERAPIST
GWEN DOLAN
Advanced Remedial Massage Therapist & Fitness Instructor
My background spans massage therapy, fitness, theatre and education. This multidisciplinary approach allows me to support people not only through hands-on treatment, but through learning, reflection and practical strategies that enhance performance and wellbeing.
I am particularly interested in how people learn, adjust and progress, whether that's an athlete preparing for competition, a performer developing a role, or an individual seeking to move with greater confidence and ease.
I've always been fascinated by how the body adapts to physical and creative demands. As both a massage therapist and theatre professional, I understand the importance of recovery, not just for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, but for performers, musicians and anyone whose body is central to what they do.
My approach to movement and fitness extends beyond my professional work. I enjoy keeping active through boxing fitness, pole dancing and strength training, with a particular focus on building strength, mobility and functional movement.
My own training continually reminds me of the importance of working with your body, building confidence and finding ways to move that are both enjoyable and sustainable. I believe fitness should be about more than how you look. It's about what your body enables you to do, how you feel and maintaining the strength and mobility to enjoy life.
This philosophy underpins my approach to help others move better, feel stronger and stay active.
TREATMENTS
I combine advanced remedial massage, recovery-focused treatments and movement coaching to help you feel better, move with confidence and get more from your body. Whether you're managing muscular tension, recovering from training, building strength or simply looking to stay active, every session is tailored to your needs and goals.
Advanced Remedial & Sports Massage
A targeted treatment to reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, aid recovery and help prevent injury. Each session includes a musculoskeletal assessment, soft tissue work, mobilisations, trigger point release, muscle energy techniques (METs) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching.
Suitable for any fitness level.
30 · 60 · 90 · 120 MIN
Dry Needling & K-Tape
Dry needling (medical acupuncture) uses sterile, fine needles in areas of muscle tension. It aims to reduce pain by blocking pain pathways, releasing trigger points, improving blood flow and calming the nervous system. Most often used for tension headaches, rotator cuff issues, golfer's or tennis elbow, sciatica and Achilles tendonitis.
Kinesiology taping supports muscles without limiting how your joints move. The tape gently lifts the skin and muscle to help circulation and reduce swelling. It gives short-term pain relief and works best alongside remedial work and rehab.
Both are added to an Advanced Remedial treatment, never stand-alone, and only used when appropriate and agreed with you.
ADD-ON · £5 EACH · BOTH £8
Fitness Coaching
One-to-one sessions in the gym. Whether you're an absolute beginner, getting back into fitness after a break, or working towards new goals, we'll look at functional movement, assess any imbalances and build a programme to improve your overall strength and mobility.
Your programme can be for the gym or for exercising at home.
60 · 90 MIN
Reflexology
A highly relaxing treatment using pressure on specific reflex points on the feet. Each point corresponds to an area of the body, and the pressure triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, which lowers cortisol and blood pressure and releases endorphins.
Especially helpful for digestive issues, hormonal imbalances and anyone looking to release stress and tension.
45 MIN · OR ADD TO A 90 MIN MASSAGE
Performer & Creative Recovery
Specialist support for actors, dancers, musicians and theatre professionals managing the physical demands of rehearsal, performance, touring and production schedules.
Sessions can combine massage and fitness work, including intra-oral and specific techniques for voice-heavy workloads.
45 · 60 · 90 · 120 MIN
Group Classes
Strength & mobility classes in the studio next to the gym at The Club: mobility work, circuits to build strength and stretches to improve flexibility.
Open to members and non-members of The Club. Book through The Club or with me.
EVERY THURSDAY · 11AM · 45 MIN
AT THE CLUB, LEITH
INSIDE THE STUDIO
PRICES
MASSAGE
Dry needling or K-tape +£5 · both +£8
1-2-1 FITNESS
Packages valid 3 and 6 months
COMBINED & CLASSES
45 min massage + 60 min strength & mobility coaching. Allow 2 hours.
Thursdays 11am. Free for members of The Club; non-members pay cash or via The Club website.
THE PERFECT GIFT
GIFT VOUCHERS
Treat someone to a massage, reflexology or a fitness session. Vouchers can be for any treatment or amount, and are valid for 6 months.
- Send me a message saying who the voucher is for and which treatment or amount you'd like.
- I'll reply with my bank details so you can pay by bank transfer.
- Once your payment arrives, I'll email you the voucher, ready to print or forward.
Prefer email?
gwenleithtreatments1978@gmail.com
QUALIFIED, INSURED & ACCREDITED
Fitness qualifications accredited by CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity), YMCA and Active IQ.
Book an appointment
Tell me a little about you and what you'd like, and I'll get back to you by text or email to confirm a time. Prefer to talk? Text, call or WhatsApp 07971 392209.
THANK YOU
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