Good Balance

Time to refresh your skincare or bodycare routine? Now is a great time to purchase those key wellbeing products, and maybe try something new 😍

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Mother's Day is Sunday 27th March this year, and what better way to show your love and thanks to your mum than giving her the gift of wellbeing!

Gift vouchers can be redeemed against all of my treatments (𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡) to allow your recipient to choose. All you need to do is select the value/duration (45/60/75/90 minutes).

This year I have 2 promotions available for gift vouchers, as follows:
1. Purchase a voucher for a 60 minute treatment or longer (£35+), and you get ✨£10 off✨ 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 next appointment with me (any duration).
2. Purchase a voucher for a course of 3 treatments, any duration, and ✨save 20%✨ e.g. a voucher for 3x60 minute sessions, normal price £105, you pay £84.

Don't forget to share this post if you are a mum and want to give your loved ones a hint about what you might want 😉

It is so important that we listen to our bodies - rest and recovery are vital for our physical and mental health.
All those 'things' that 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 doing will still be there tomorrow 😉

Today, 8th March 2022, is International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, across the globe.

The day also marks a call to action for raising awareness of, and accelerating women's equality:
"Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow"


Celebrate and support women around you, those you know, and those you don't, women all over the world! Be inspired!

I always ask clients to take 3 deep breaths at the start of their treatment, to begin the process of relaxation, and help to focus them in the moment. I find it calming to do it myself too, so I have been doing some research on different breathing techniques and their benefits. Below is an explanation of the ‘𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚’, 𝙖𝙠𝙖 4-7-8 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚, that I think most, if not all, of us could find particularly useful - It is thought to help reduce nervousness and manage stress, calm anxiety, and help people drift off to sleep more quickly!

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙩?
The 4-7-8 breathing technique is based on ‘pranayama’ breathing exercises - the ancient yogic practice of controlling your breath. The 4-7-8 breathing technique was developed by Dr. Andrew Weil. He refers to it as a "natural tranquilliser for the nervous system".

Most people are shallow breathers who hold their breath a lot throughout the day, which contributes to stress and tension. Conscious breathing exercises can help you clear your mind and minimise feelings of worry.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩?
Specifically, it involves inhaling for the count of four, holding your breath for the count of seven, and exhaling for the count of eight.
🍃Find a comfortable place to sit with your back straight.
🍃Place your tongue against the back of your top teeth and keep it there.
🍃Exhale completely through your mouth around your tongue, making a whoosh sound. Purse your lips if it helps.
🍃Close your lips and inhale through your nose for a count of four.
🍃Hold your breath for a count of seven.
🍃Exhale completely through your mouth making a whoosh sound for a count of eight.
🍃This completes one cycle. Repeat for three more cycles.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠?
Using the 4-7-8 breathing technique activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation.
When you activate this system, your body suppresses the opposite system (sympathetic nervous system) that is responsible for the stress response (e.g. the fight or flight reaction).
While you can use this technique to calm anxiety in the moment, Dr. Weil emphasises that it is best used as a daily preventative practice.
Using this breathing practice regularly helps to make the voluntary practice involuntary.
The speed with which you do the breathing practice does not matter. Instead, it is important to maintain the ratio of 4-7-8 so that the exhale is longer than the inhale, according to Dr. Weil.

Try making this part of your daily routine, I'll certainly be introducing it in my treatments and look forward to hearing your feedback!

🎋***NEW FOR SPRING***🎋

I have put together a gorgeous new facial and massage treatment package for you, 'Feel The Glow', revolving around NYR Organic's Wild Rose Glow Skincare and bodycare.

🌹"Expertly formulated with organic wild rosehip seed oil and high performance natural and organic ingredients. Your skin is left brighter, intensely nourished and glowing with natural radiance."🌹

Feel the Glow with my NEW 90 minute Wild Rose beauty ritual that will visibly enhance radiance by brightening and nourishing your skin to reveal your natural glow, whilst also releasing tension over the body.
£45

(Beginning with a back, neck and shoulder massage, then turning over for a full facial routine, to include cleanse and massage of either feet and lower legs, or hands and forearms, and conclude with a scalp massage!)

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, although a full skincare consultation will be carried out before treatment, and products swapped if necessary.

Message now to book your appointment x

What is an Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is part of the ancient Ayurveda system of healing and wellbeing 🧘. It releases tension in areas that other massages don't always reach.

Indian Head Massage is special because it does so much more than just relieve headaches. Most of us carry around our stress in our back and shoulders, resulting in muscle aches and pains, but we also hold tension in our head and the face which can cause eye strain.
Indian Head Massage can also improve sleep and will calm your mind and body in times of stress 🙏

It is a deeply relaxing treatment which covers your upper back, neck, scalp and face. It can be performed seated or lying down, over clothes or directly on skin, with oils or without oils. During your consultation we will talk about what would work best for you, and I will adapt the treatment to suit your specific needs.

Contact me today to book your appointment, or for more information on creating a bespoke treatment package that can combine Indian Head massage techniques with a Holistic Facial or Body Massage 😊

Prices start at £28 for 45 minutes.

Don't forget to book your appointment for before 14th February in order to claim your FREE gift celebrating Frankincense essential oil!

A good reminder for this time of year when many people make 'resolutions' and try to 'start the year as you mean to go on'.

Let me help you find a 'good balance' 😊, with a relaxing treatment for your mind and body.

Message me today to book your appointment, or discuss treatment options x

Today is 'Blue Monday', so called due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills.

But it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom - holistic therapies can help combat low moods by helping you take the time to relax and unwind, or uplift your spirits 👍
To give you an extra lift this January I am offering a FREE GIFT 😍 with every treatment booked and taken with me between now and February 14th!!

Your free gift will be selected from NYR Organic's range of skincare featuring my Hero Essential Oil of the Month; Frankincense.
Often used to promote a state of relaxation, this sweet and woody essential oil is not only fresh and uplifting to your mood, but also great for rejuvenating the skin! 😊

Message me to book in, or to discuss treatment options.

One of many reasons I choose to use Neal's Yard Remedies Organic products in my treatment room ❤️

So...you may have noticed a change to my Services recently; I have reviewed my pricing structure to make it more flexible!

Basically all my therapies are now the same price - it is the length of the session that changes with the price.
I have decided that this offers better flexibility for you, my clients, and enables me to treat every individual according to their specific needs by customising each session.

Book an appointment as normal for your chosen duration, and then we can discuss which treatment, or combination of treatments, will suit you best and address your current concerns during your consultation.

Examples of prices:
£35 for 60min / £40 for 75min / £45 for 90min*

*Longer (and shorter) durations are available, just ask when booking.

It's now easier to send Good Balance a message.

Good Balance updated their information in their About section.

Thank you to all my lovely clients for your continued support throughout the last year 🙏

I look forward to seeing you again in the New Year, as I reopen on 6th January.

🎄Merry Christmas 🎄 to you all!

And et's not forget that the festive season isn't always enjoyable or easy for everyone ❤️

Who's feeling stressed in the run up to the holidays? I may be able to help you with your shopping as well as helping balance your mind and body ☺️

Drop me a message if you would like to offer someone the gift of wellbeing for Christmas - I have gift vouchers available for all of my treatments;

Facials - using natural organic products that work in harmony with your skin.
Body Massages inc. Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Myofascial Release Techniques.
Indian Head Massage - to help relieve the symtpoms of stress felt in the neck, shoulders and head.

Or to whatever value you like, for the recipient to choose their treatment themselves 😉

For every gift voucher you purchase* you will receive £10 discount on your next treatment with me!

* minimum value of £20 per voucher to receive discount. Only one discount to be applied per treatment, however if multiple vouchers are purchased, the discount can be applied across multiple treatments.

Ask me about Neal's Yard Remedies Organic products too and continue the treatment at home, with skincare, bath and body care and aromatherapy!

Good Balance updated their business hours.

Autumn is definitely here - I love seeing the colours changing on the trees, don't you? 🍂
But have you also noticed the changes to your skin? As the weather changes, and heating goes on, our skin can become drier or more sensitive, or maybe it even improves. Either way it may be time to update regular skincare routines in response.

If you're not sure how to adapt, book yourself in with me for a Facial using Neal's Yard Remedies natural and organic products, and I can provide you with a full skincare consultation, as well as samples of skincare suited specifically to your skin type and concerns.
And it's not just your face that gets a treat - relax and enjoy a head and neck massage as part of your luxury 60 minute treatment 💆‍♀️.

As a therapist, it is just as important to maintain my own wellbeing, so today I had a home visit from the wonderful Steffie of Route2Reboot Reflexology ! A lovely experience from beginning to end, and hopefully the effects will stay with me for a few more days.

How are you taking care of yourself today? ☺️

Do get in touch for more information, if one of the following treatments interests you:

Indian Head Massage, 45 minutes
Holistic Body Massage, 30-90 minutes
Luxury Facial, 30-60 minutes

Because massage therapists need to look after themselves too 😄.
A kind gift from the wonderful team I have the pleasure of working with @ Neal's Yard Remedies, Stamford - they know me so well ❤️

Appointments available next week:
Monday 1.30pm (60 mins)
Thursday 10am (75 mins)

"A massage doesn't have to be a one-off luxury, make it a regular thing"

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Anxiety treatment: Why getting a monthly massage could help your anxiety A MASSAGE is a luxurious and rare treat for most of us, but apparently, a monthly massage can help to get your anxiety under control.

This is so true 😉

Message me to book in and recharge your body and mind x

The use of essential oil diffusers can deliver aromatherapeutic benefits to both the body and mind. You may have noticed I use one in my treatment rooms, and I also have another for personal use at home.

The diffuser disperses tiny molecules of the oil into the air in a fine vapour or mist, giving you a fresh and unadulterated fragrance. There are choices of lighting effects and timers too, and you can tailor the use of an aromatherapy diffuser to set the scene for your mood, by choosing from a wide selection of essential oils.

This NYR Organic offer would make a great gift as an introduction to aromatherapy 😍

Available from today for a limited time only, receive a FREE essential oil duo when you buy any diffuser at NYR Organic.

Choose from the Maya, Esta or Soto diffuser and any of the following 10ml Essential Oil Duos:

Lavender (relaxing, refreshing, soothing) & Tea Tree (cleansing, stimulating, invigorating)

Rosemary (energising, focus) & Geranium (uplifting, floral, balancing)

Patchouli (relaxing, rejuvenating) & Ylang Ylang (relaxing, sweet exotic scent)

Peppermint (energising, cooling, refreshing) & Eucalyptus Globulus (cleansing, decongesting).

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When did you last treat yourself?

If you had to think for a minute before answering that then get yourself booked in with me! I have a last minute appointment become available for Thursday (27th May) - 10.30am for 60 minutes!

What can you do in 60 minutes?

🌼A luxury facial including skincare consultation and mini massage treatments £40
🌼A Holistic Body Massage for soothing tired and aching muscles £35
🌼An Indian Head Massage to relieve stress and help improve sleep £20

Message me now to book 😁

A professional facial is designed not just to help you relax, but to help improve your skin.
If you want a clear, well-hydrated complexion and a more youthful appearance, then a facial is an excellent place to start.

My treatments include a skincare consultation where we can discuss your skin type and explore any concerns you have, in order to select the products best suited to you as an individual.
I exclusively use Neal’s Yard Remedies natural and organic products in all my treatments, as they provide a comprehensive range for every skin type, as well as offering planet friendly beauty. I use these products in my own personal skincare and beauty routines.
Below are the two collections that I would select from if you are looking for an ‘Age Well’ facial treatment:
🌿Target fine lines and wrinkles with the clinically proven, certified organic Frankincense Intense Age-Defying Collection.
🌿Target loss of firmness and deep lines with the award-winning, certified organic Frankincense Intense Lift Collection.

Appointments available next week - Tuesday 9.30am and 1.30pm!
Make time for you ❤️

Well April was a lovely busy month for me and I somehow managed to fit in a training course as well!! 😊

Now taking bookings for Facials using Neal's Yard Remedies' gorgeous natural and organic skincare products 🌿.

🌸 Luxury 60 minute Facial individually tailored to address your skincare needs and concerns, combined with mini massage treatments for head, neck and shoulders to aid complete relaxation!!
🌸 Express 30 minute Facial designed to fit in with your hectic lifetsyle, addressing your skincare needs while on the go!

Contact me for booking or more information x