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Massage & somatics by River 🌀
Glasgow & online
Queer/trans friendly
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4 months ago

Made-over website coming soon... 🌱

(It's me, River MacAskill) by @bedrock_bodywork

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4 months ago

I'm taking a break! My last day massaging for the foreseeable will be 14th August. 🫧 For these past years I’ve been using a friend and neighbour’s spare room for work and she is moving on to an exciting new place.

I'm going to take some time to work on other projects before finding a new space so I’m not sure when I’ll be back but hopefully no later than autumn. I have opened up booking for my remaining work days on my website. 💌

I hope to see you before my late summer hiatus! Sign up for my email list via the website to get future updates first or keep an eye here.

Any vouchers that expire during the break will still be valid on my return. I’m also very happy to refer you to other massage therapists if you need personalised tips. 💞 by @bedrock_bodywork

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a year ago

Happy New Year all! Take it easy emerging. Here are some small updates to my schedule and offerings for 2025 💫

I have removed the 45-minute treatment option as not many people were booking it, and I like to not be rushed - so current bookable options are:

60 minutes for £40-55
75 minutes for £50-65
Sliding scale prices
This is the length of the massage itself - we always have extra time to chat/land on either end.

I've reduced the number of appointments available to 6 per week (on Tuesdays, Wednesday evenings and Fridays), as I aim to find a balance that let's me manage my chronic fatigue/long covid and still take on other work that's important to me.

Booking opens a fortnight in advance, but if you're an existing client who has a date in mind further in advance, you're welcome to email me and I can probably hold it for you!

Think that's all. Thanks for reading 🥰 See you soon!

[Image of red leaf covered ground and tall silver trees with green moss and white sky behind] by @bedrock_bodywork

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2 years ago

Thank you to @scottish_trans for having me along to provide massage at their annual conference on Saturday. I got to debut this new chair (thanks to @riverflowtherapies for letting me try out theirs and convincing me to get one) which was very popular, very comfy, very fun to work with. My cats also love to use it as a climbing frame when it's out in the flat. Book me to bring it to your events! 💌 taken in Glasgow, Scotland. by @bedrock_bodywork

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2 years ago

Some reviews for a rainy day... Take a look at my calendar online if you're craving a reset. And thanks all for the kind words 💞

Text reads on slide 1:
"Going to Cool Amber Massage is always such a soothing and relaxing experience. River really makes you feel comfortable and creates a lovely environment, I would (and have) recommend to anyone looking for a massage!"

Slide 2:
"I always feel really taken care of with the consultation before and even when I’ve not been in a long time they remember my history. I hold a lot of tension all over my body and always leave feeling so relaxed and pain-free. It’s a queer friendly space too and it feels really safe and joyful."

Slide 3:
"River makes me feel super comfortable and pays attention to whatever my body needs each time, tailoring their techniques to my requests. I have been going to River for several years, and every time I leave elated, relaxed and loose. Could not recommend them more!" taken in Glasgow, United Kingdom by @bedrock_bodywork

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2 years ago

Morning friends 💞 I'm out of office now until August - my schedule will be slightly different in the first week of that month too so keep an eye on the booking page if you want to come along. Thanks for keeping me busy this summer! I love seeing you all.

Photo of a horse being romantic from a day trip to green green Aberfoyle a few weeks ago 🌿

[Image of a horse leaning over a small pony behind a fence with green hills behind and a cloudy sky] by @bedrock_bodywork

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2 years ago

Fresh website goes live 🕸🔗🕷 Big thanks to @quirkel my favourite design wizard for making it chic and easy to use. Please take a look and let me know if you experience any issues with booking!

I have moved from Wix to Squarespace in line with the Palestinian BDS movement's support of the organic boycott of the Israeli company amidst the ongoing genocide in Gaza. taken in Glasgow, United Kingdom by @bedrock_bodywork

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2 years ago

Hello, I'm away now until mid-May - see you then! Get some sun and wear your SPF and join your local anti-raids network ☀️

I've had long COVID since last year which has meant I've reduced my hours - I know it's been harder to get appointments and I've been cancelling more. I appreciate your support with this! I'm seeing some improvements now (thanks to rest and hyperbaric oxygen therapy) but I have to be careful. This has made me think about my long-term plan and how to put less pressure on myself as a self-employed bodyworker, making sure my paid work is providing security as well as enabling my writing and political organising, without damaging my body/mind. It's also the first time I've not been focused on ~growing~ my business. It's a relief to have the freedom at this point after five years to rein it in to a stable pace and not grasp for more work.

Anyway, I'm thinking about some changes I might make (eg. price increase, schedule change) and will keep you posted here! Solidarity to everyone living with long-term illness, you are the toughest (although you shouldn't have to be) ❤️‍🔥

[Image of me swimming in Loch Lomond with clouds and hills behind] by @bedrock_bodywork

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2 years ago

Repost from @radical.bodywork.scotland ~☆~☆

Tending Our Collective Health is a day of workshops and skillshare around radical health and healthcare, organised by a collective with a desire for social justice. We use the word radical from radix meaning root, to speak of health and healing that addresses the root causes of dis-ease and orients to health in the broadest sense of the word.

Sessions will include somatic practices, herbal medicine, a meal, a screening of Dope is Death and group discussion. Entry is free and donations welcome.

The event will be COVID conscious: please test before, stay home if you have symptoms and wear a mask if you are able to. We will ventilate the large space between sessions and use two air purifiers throughout. For full access info, please see the Eventbrite.

Please email any questions to radicalbodyworkscotland@proton.me taken in Glasgow, United Kingdom by @bedrock_bodywork

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3 years ago

And I am closing up for the year 🪽🌟

Thanks as always to all my clients and friends for the support in 2023. It's a massive privilege to get to work with you all.

Keep up solidarity with Palestine this Christmas in whatever way you can - attending actions, talking to family members, reading, boycotting companies supporting Israel. Jesus was Palestinian! 🇵🇸

I'm going to do a long overdue website overhaul in the coming weeks to migrate away from Wix, an Israeli company, in line with the international boycott, so keep an eye out for booking reopening on a new system. I'll also be practising and sharing more info about the Thai stretching techniques I have been learning recently.

Massage will restart on Tuesday 9th January.

Love and rage! River x by @bedrock_bodywork

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3 years ago