This might seem like a strange thing to find on a massage blog — but stick with me.

"Throughout my years working in social care, I’ve supported so many people carrying invisible loads — often without even realising it. Now, in my massage work, I see that same thing unfold in a different way. People arrive frazzled, overstimulated, or simply exhausted. It’s only when they lie down that they notice just how much they’ve been holding in."

I started to notice a pattern — not just in what clients said, but in how they carried themselves, how hard they were on themselves, and how difficult it was for some to switch off.

More and more, I began to understand how neurodivergence — especially ADHD — shows up in the body as much as the mind. And I realised this is something I want to talk about.

It’s also personal. I’m a parent of neurodiverse children, I live in a neurodiverse home, and I see the challenges that come with navigating a world that wasn’t really built with ADHD and autistic minds in mind. I also see the strengths. The creativity, the humour, the sensitivity. The resilience.

I know how hard it can be to get people to understand the real-life version of neurodivergence — especially when it doesn’t fit the usual stereotypes. I also know how isolating it can feel when you’re trying to do all the “right things” but still feel like you’re falling behind.

So, every now and then, I’ll be using this space to share things I’ve learned or observed — not from a medical perspective, but from a real, human one. Whether it’s how ADHD and autism affect our ability to rest, how sensory overload makes massage hard to relax into, or why switching off isn’t always as simple as “just breathe” — this is a space where I’ll be exploring that.

This doesn’t change what Strength & Serenity is about — if anything, it deepens it. Because I believe care should be inclusive. Calming spaces should feel safe for everyone. And support should acknowledge how different all our nervous systems are.

If this resonates with you — maybe as someone living with ADHD, parenting through it, or simply curious to understand more — then you’re in the right place.

I see you.
Thanks for being here