Practice Update

My practice is now closed for an extended period of time.

If you would like me to get in touch when sessions are available again, please sign up using the form below.

For now, it has been an absolute privilege to get to know you and all your gnarly bits. Sending much love, and I truly hope to see you on the flip side

Susan

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A wellbeing place and space

Hello! I’m Susan and I’m delighted you made it here.

Even thought I have had to take an extended sabbatical due to health reasons, I have maintained my website and will post and share more thoughts and writings to pass the time.

I am a therapeutic, trauma sensitive practitioner with a body positive, all welcome approach with a range of styles and therapeutic modalities. I am a teacher and graduate from the British School of Meditation with a focus on breath based meditation practices, leading us gently into a better understanding of ourselves and how we navigate the tricky terrain of life.

Unfortunately, I am not accepting clients currently

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Meet Susan

Accomplished, trauma-informed massage therapist with the best part of 20 years experience under my belt, you can feel safe and reassured in her hands.

About Susan

Don’t just take my word for it

Here are some reviews from folk who have seen me

★★★★★

I’ve been seeing Susan regularly for massage for about three years, and it’s genuinely the best gift I’ve given my body and my nervous system. She creates such a nurturing, soul-restoring space that I can drop out of the noise in my head and back into my breath and my body. Any gym-induced aches or tenderness melts away, and every session is somehow always exactly what I need, even when I walk in and just gestured broadly at a particular body part with some kind of guttural sigh.

I always leave feeling more like myself. Susan’s blend of scientific expertise and deep intuition creates an unmatched holistic, healing experience. This isn’t just massage, it’s Susan Lancaster massage. Working with Susan has transformed how I move and feel day-to-day, and I’m lucky to have found not just an exceptional therapist, but a wonderful friend in the process.

— Gemma

★★★★★

I have been coming to see Susan for regular massage for over ten years now. I leave every appointment feeling restored and centred. I especially love the natural essential oils Susan uses during our treatments. I can’t imagine seeing anyone else!

— Emily

★★★★★

My massage was exactly what I was looking for. The whole session was easy and comfortable, with no rushing or pushing - Susan was happy to go at my pace and privacy was well respected. Everything was excellently explained and at no point did I feel lost or unsure of what was happening. I can’t wait to visit again.

— Daniel

★★★★★

Susan provides excellent and thorough neck and shoulder massages that really relieve the neck and shoulder pains that I have experienced. I am now a regular client and would highly recommend Susan Lancaster Therapies. Thank you!

— Christina

A bit of a blog

Have a wee mooch at the excerpts and head over to read more if you’re drawn

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Trauma Informed Massage - bookings open from January 2026
Trauma Informed Massage - bookings open from January 2026

Hello my lovely friends, this is a brief update to let you know that Trauma Informed Massage will be available to book from January 2026.

The first step in this wonderful healing modality is to book a telephone conversation with me, which is free and gives us both space to talk, explore what you need, and see whether the work feels like the right fit. If you would rather meet in person, just get in touch and we can arrange that instead.

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Disentangling
Disentangling

I have a curious mind – a little too curious sometimes, because I get so absorbed in a rabbit hole I forget why I was enticed to go down there in the first place.  All this knowledge acquisition is a little tricky, but it does make for a well rounded, informed human on many different things.  I see knowledge, curiosity and understanding as a true gift.  And maybe a bit of a curse, because no matter how much I know, there is never, and I mean never, an end in sight. 

I have a variety of different hats, that often require some intricate juggling so that I don’t end up flattened under a reign of balls (this analogy is dreadful, but it’s the best that I have right now).  I have some big plans afoot, and that is going to require some real focus and concentration, and a reduction in spinning plates.  I will always offer up therapeutic massage, because it is not just a job, it is part of me and my soul and is as endemic in my body as my heart and bones. 

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Keeping Score
Keeping Score

There is a phenomenal book written by Dr Bessel van der Kolk, psychiatrist and founder of the Trauma Research Foundation, called The Body Keeps the Score. This book has had a profound impact on me, both personally and professionally.

I’ve yet to meet an engaged and informed counsellor, bodywork practitioner, yoga teacher, or similar who hasn’t read it and come away inspired. Most have gained knowledge that sparks a beautiful butterfly effect, improving their practice and deepening their own sense of self.

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A bit of a read
A bit of a read

Fancy coming along to a friendly, cosy gathering for book lovers? Let’s say, the first Wednesday of every month. There’s no particular theme to worry about, and we keep the group small and intimate, with a maximum of 8 people, so everyone gets a chance to chat. Refreshments will be provided, making the evening even more enjoyable. You fancy it? Well, I certainly do. I love books, and I love talking to folks who also love books. This is a bit of a self-motivated gathering because it genuinely makes me happy, and if it makes you happy too, and if you’re in or around Edinburgh, then please come along, it’s going to be grand.

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