The Journey to Your Treatment Table
Welcome to Glasgow Holistic Massage.
I’m Anny Deery, a qualified holistic massage therapist in Glasgow dedicated to helping you relieve pain, reduce stress and reconnect with your body.
My journey to massage wasn’t planned. It evolved from lived experience, curiosity and a deep fascination with how touch can transform wellbeing. Each treatment I offer comes from that foundation: empathy, knowledge and the belief that when you listen to the body, it knows how to heal.
My path to this profession wasn’t a direct one, but formed through personal experience and a deep-seated desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
The Unexpected Catalyst
Over twenty years ago, my life was very different. I was working in a fast-paced, exciting marketing role for the music technology company, Line 6. My days were filled with product launches, artist relations and the buzz of the music industry. In my personal life, I had set myself a monumental challenge: my first London Marathon at the start of January fundraising for The Rainforest Foundation.
Full of naive ambition I threw myself into training. I was pushing my limits, running further and faster than ever before, having only taken up running consistently that January! However, in my enthusiasm, I made a classic mistake: I did too much, too soon, without paying nearly enough attention to the fundamentals of recovery, stretching and listening to my body’s signals. I was pretty clueless, I was injured; self-inflicted from overuse and postural imbalances, it stopped me in my tracks. It was frustrating, painful and deeply disappointing, although I grimaced through that first marathon and vowed to do it properly. I did, getting a PB a couple of years later in 2006.
This setback, however, became the most important turning point in my career. Forced to seek help, I experienced the world of physical therapy. I spent time with physiotherapists, consulted podiatrists and, most crucially, experienced the profound benefit of sports and remedial massage.
For the first time, I was on the receiving end of dedicated, hands-on treatment. I felt firsthand how a skilled therapist could identify the root cause of my pain and, through careful and consistent manipulation, begin to unwind the tension and dysfunction I’d developed through the years. As I say to clients, it’s better to find out about an issue now than in several decades’ time. Once we know what the problem is, we can do something about it.
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A New Fascination
That personal breakthrough became a fascination with the human body, its resilience, design and capacity for renewal.
I began studying anatomy, movement, and the interconnectedness of muscles, fascia and the nervous system. During my first pregnancy, this curiosity deepened. I experienced first-hand how the body adapts and transforms through change, and how touch can support that journey with sensitivity and respect.
I experienced myofascial release massage in my last trimester which helped my baby drop into a better position. That experience shaped my philosophy: that caring for the body isn’t an indulgence — it’s essential. Massage became a way to help others find comfort, courage and calm.
From Marketing to Massage
After two decades in marketing, I followed my calling and founded Glasgow Holistic Massage.
Every treatment I deliver is informed by empathy, science, and artistry — a blend of evidence-based technique and intuitive care. My role is to listen to what your body tells me and to create space for it to release, recover and restore.
Your treatment at Glasgow Holistic Massage is a collaborative process. We begin with a conversation to understand your needs and goals, then tailor each session to bring you meaningful results — whether you’re managing chronic pain, preparing for an event, or simply taking time for yourself.
Massage changed my life. Now, I’m here to help it change yours.