Claire's Holistics

Thank you for a spectacular week of music, massage, fun, and friends at Glastonbury's Love Fields. We worked hard and we played hard. My god, sometimes I just love my job 😍💆‍♀️🎉🌟

Claire's Holistics is now filling the last appointments for May and June. If you would like to book in, please do get in touch soon as you can.

Slots are limited as Claire's Holistics is away on sabbatical from the end of June until the start of August.

Mobile to clients' homes around Darwen, Bolton and surrounds. Tuesdays I am at The Conservatory salon in Bolton, thanks, Claire 07738 756356.

UPDATE: ALL EVENING SLOTS ARE NOW FILLED, PLS ASK TO BE ADDED TO WAITLIST. Daytime slots still available.

India's ancient tradition that aligns mind, body and spirit – and where to experience it Ayurveda originated in India more than 3,000 years ago, and the southern state of Kerala is at the heart of this ancient medicine system's renaissance.

Enjoy an indulgent hour long Ayurvedic facial treatment with Claire's Holistics. This therapeutic and relaxing session includes deep cleansing and nourishment for the skin. Incorporates gorgeous products from the Tri-Dosha range, gua sha quartz stone massage, and work on facial pressure points. Natural facelift techniques leave face muscles feeling plumped up, rosy and rejuvenated.

Available every Tuesday at The Conservatory, Chorley Old Road in Bolton. Other days I offer mobile visits to clients' homes across Bolton, Darwen and surrounds.

£45 hour long treatment. Msg me, Claire, on here. Or call or msg 07738 756356.

Want to start a home yoga practice but don't know where to start? Have you been practising for some time but feel you've reached a plateau? Looking for a yoga class but can't seem to click with a teacher or find a session at the right time for your schedule?

Book a 1-to-1 yoga session in your own home with Claire's Holistics.

I'll design a routine tailored especially to meet your needs. Whether you are wanting to work on your strength, flexibility, balance, recover from an injury, or develop your techniques towards practising inversions and arm balances, we can find a practice just for you.

These sessions are intended to help you find the practice that is right for you, kickstart or complement your own practice, and bring your yogic confidence to the next level. We can incorporate asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation as you prefer.

£45 investment for an hour's personal workshop. 1 other can join included in the cost so long as you have the space available. Ask about prices for bigger groups. I cover Bolton, Darwen, Blackburn, Chorley and surrounds.

Please note my evening appointments are now really limited and mostly booked with regular massage clients, so your best bet is morning or afternoon sessions.

Bolton clients! I have a few spots remaining available at The Conservatory on Chorley Old Road to the end of March.
Ayurvedic massage, Swedish, pregnancy massage, Indian Head.

Tuesday 12th 11am or 6.30pm.
Tuesday 19th 11am.
Tuesday 26th 12.30pm.

I also have some limited spaces for mobile visits on other days (day time only, all evenings are taken) so message if you're interested. Thanks Claire

"Claire is a clear, informative and supportive teacher. Thank you."

Congratulations to the amazing students from last week's accredited Indian Head Massage training day in Bolton. Thanks for sharing all your experience, learning and laughs. And thanks to model Sharon Wardle - you were exceptional!

"Very well out together, quite relaxed so learning was made to feel fun and inclusive."

"Claire is a clear, informative and supportive teacher. Thank you."

I know there were several people who wanted to join but the date didn't suit. If you haven't already done so, please let me know what kind of timing would fit for you as I'll be arranging future dates. As always, I am happy to answer any queries. Just message or call 07738 756356. Claire

Bolton clients! I have a few slots left in January for availability at The Conservatory in Chorley Old Road for massage - Swedish massage. Ayurvedic massage, pregnancy massage, Indian Head or foot massage.
Tuesday 16th Jan 12 noon.
Tues 23rd 12 noon.
Tues 30th 11am.

1 space left for a Indian Head Massage training full day - Sunday 21st January

And some limited space for home visits Darwen and Bolton.

Shout up if you need it.
Claire

Claire's Holistics is holding another one day Indian Head Massage Training. This accredited course includes self-study and a full day of professional practical hands-on training and assessment.

Course covers history of Indian head, the chakras, basic anatomy, techniques for neck, scalp hair and face, and well as industry codes of practice.

Suitable for both established professionals beginners. For course details see www.clairesholistics.com/courses or call or msg Claire on 07738 756356.

Course costs £175 and takes place on: Sunday 21st January 2024 at The Conservatory for Hair. 659 Chorley Old Road, Bolton.

Just a little reminder.... ☺️

This is totally true! Now, in the past, I’ve been known to have a slightly dismissive attitude to sleep. Coming from a medical background it was very common to work back-to-back shifts at highly irregular hours. I remember telling myself (and other people) that I’d “sleep enough when I’m dead.” This is quite a grim attitude - although I will say dark humour is one of the ways medical professionals cope with stress!

However, I have since renounced my old sleepless ways - we can’t burn the candle at both ends forever - and I appreciate now how important sleep is to our overall health. While science doesn't totally understand the precise reason we need to sleep, it is when our body heals itself. It’s far too busy keeping us out of danger when we’re awake to focus on running repairs.

Massage decreases blood pressure, relieves anxiety, and plays a vital role in our mental health. Research has also found massage can improve sleep quality in breast cancer patients as well. It is something I bring into my oncology massage classes, this paper supports the reasons behind the need for sleep.

Read the study by searching for “The effect of massage therapy on the quality of sleep in breast cancer patients” by Kashani and Kashani.

Thank you Adventure Yogi for an amazing day being part of your Lake District retreat last weekend. Claire's Holistics was busy offering massage treatments to lovely yogis in beautiful Autumnal surroundings. And yes, the sun was shining too! I loved it ☀️🧘‍♀️🍂

Congratulations to the wonderful students from last week's accredited Indian Head Massage training day in Bolton. Everyone passed with flying colours and enjoyed a fun day of exploration and learning. Well done!

I know there were several people who wanted to join but the date didn't suit. If you haven't already done so, please let me know what kind of timing would fit for you as I'll be arranging future dates.

As always, I am happy to answer any queries. Just message or call 07738 756356. Claire

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Want to start a home yoga practice but don't know where to start? Have you been practising for some time but feel you've reached a plateau? Looking for a yoga class but can't seem to click with a teacher or find a session at the right time for your schedule?

Book a 1-to-1 yoga session in your own home with Claire's Holistics.

I'll design a routine tailored especially to meet your needs. Whether you are wanting to work on your strength, flexibility, balance, recover from an injury, or develop your techniques towards practising inversions and arm balances, we can find a practice just for you.

These sessions are intended to help you find the practice that is right for you, kickstart or complement your own practice, and bring your yogic confidence to the next level. We can incorporate asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation as you prefer.

£45 investment for an hour's personal workshop. 1 other can join included in the cost so long as you have the space available. Ask about prices for bigger groups. I cover Bolton, Darwen, Blackburn, Chorley and surrounds.

Please note my evening appointments are now really limited and mostly booked with regular massage clients, so your best bet is morning or afternoon sessions.

Would you like to learn how to do Indian Head massage? There's one space left on my Indian Head full day training on Sunday 15th October. Bolton. £175 - fully accredited. Course details at link in bio. Contact me, Claire, for a chat prior to booking. Natural Touch Training

Msg me to book for Ayurvedic, Swedish, pregnancy foot massage or Indian head, at The Conservatory on Chorley Old Rd this Tuesday, Claire

Winter is coming! Look forward to a cosy mobile massage with Claire's Holistics thanks to this super soft, so so snuggly couch cover. So far feedback has been awesome, thanks everyone. Book in now! Link in bio.

I've never been very good with numbers. Words were always more my thing. So how come today I find myself speechless?

After 6 months of intense study I have come to the end of my training with and can now say with pride that I am a Yoga Teacher.

Today is the first day since last December I haven't been reading a yoga book, listening to a yoga podcast, working on a yoga sequence, or trying to understand the Bhagavad Gita 🤪, and it feels peculiar to say the least. Yesterday my beautiful team of co-trainees graduated from our 200 hour YTTC and I couldn't feel more proud of us all. That's not to say we have 'finished yoga' 😄, this is just the beginning and I am so excited for the future for us all.

People hear 'yoga' and they think of fancy postures and maybe a bit of heavy breathing, but it is so much more than that. It's all about balance... balance in our bodies yes, but also internal balance. It's about finding and acknowledging our strengths, and being content in all our perfect imperfections. It's about falling in love with life again.

Thank you Laura at Yoga Love Collective for making this dream a reality 🙏

9 Days of Massage?? Yes please! How would it feel to indulge in daily massage? Find out in my article about the time I spent in Kerala, India, recently published in Low Season Traveller magazine.

Join Claire's Holistics for a one day Indian Head Massage Training. This accredited and insurable course includes self-study prior to the day using our excellent manual, followed by a full day of professional practical hands-on training and assessment. Course covers history of Indian head and the chakras, basic anatomy, techniques to use on the neck, scalp hair and face, and well as industry health & safety and codes of practice. Suitable for both established professionals as an add-on service and beginners seeking a stand alone practice.

For course details see www.clairesholistics.com/courses or call or msg Claire on 07738 756356.

Course costs £175 and takes place on:
Sunday 15th October 2023
at The Conservatory for Hair.
659 Chorley Old Road, Bolton.

Bolton clients! Ayurvedic, Swedish, Pregnancy, Indian Head Massage, Foot massage available at The Conservatory this September.

These are the sessions I have remaining for the month:
Monday 4th Sept 6.30pm.
Tuesday 5th Sept 3.30pm.
Tuesday 12th Sept 11.30am.
Tuesday 19th Sept 1pm or 3pm.

Message me to grab them now!

Also mobile visits to your home possible

Claire's Holistics is proud to now partner with Tri-Dosha, specialist in Ayurvedic body oils and facial products.
Natural organic ingredients and essential oils make up this luscious range, dedicated to whole body wellbeing.
Stand by for exciting news about how I am incorporating these gorgeous products into my treatments, and in the meantime, see their site at

Ayurvedic Indian Healing Therapy | Ayurvedi Therapists | Tri-Dosha Ayurveda is the time-tested Indian system of healing that remains hugely popular the world over. See how our certified therapists can help you today.

Bolton clients! Need a massage? Claire of has last minute availability at The Conservatory tomorrow Tuesday 1st Aug. 12 noon or 4pm. Ayurvedic body massage, Swedish, Indian Head, foot massage or pregnancy massage. Give a call or msg 07738 756356.

Well, I've finally got round to putting my article 'What's so good about Indian Head Massage?' onto my website. If anyone wants to take a look it's at

Claire's Holistics News

Still reeling from working with such a wonderful, caring, sharing group of beautiful souls in the wellness field at Hay-on-Wye's . Thank you for making it happen 🥰💆

I'm now taking bookings for July🌞 I'm on my summer sabbatical working away in Spain for a month from 5th June, and July is already looking busy. So please get in touch if you want to book in for Ayurvedic, Swedish, Pregnancy, Hand & Foot or Indian Head Massage. Mobile round Darwen and Bolton and at The Conservatory every Tuesday, Claire x

Once in a while when the time is right, a special opportunity arrives to live, to learn, to share, and to begin to unpick the secrets of universal joy. Today marks day 5 of my yoga teacher training intensive in the hills of Andalucia. The isolated environment is perfect for our group immersion in yoga practice, meditation, philosophy and Ayurveda. A wonderful and challenging journey, but I'm already hooked. Love and gratitude .rishi

Belated shout out to with whom I recently completed an Ayurvedic Facial training. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with me in Varkhala. I'm currently planning to launch a new facial treatment for my lovely clients. Just finalising which products to use - standby for details to follow. Exciting times x

I've recently written a blog article for Natural Touch Training - 'What's So Good About Indian Head Massage?' If anyone would like to have a read.....

What's So Good About Indian Head Massage
Surely I‘m not the only one who gets a little squiffy when the hairdresser goes to town with all that preparatory shampooing, scalp rubbing, washing, rinsing, combing? For me it’s the best bit about a visit to the salon. But why does it feel so good?

Touching our heads is instinctive. From an early age we’ve become practised at smoothing the temples, applying pressure to the forehead, supporting the chin, or simply holding our heads in our hands in despair. Look around on your next commute, what are people on the train or at the traffic lights doing after a long day at work? We naturally know which areas to work on when we feel bad, hungover, stressed, headachey, tired, confused or anxious. Feels better already, right?

Now imagine you’re relaxing in a softly lit room, soothing music playing, maybe some aromatherapy oils diffusing. A trained therapist is.........
read rest of article at: https://naturaltouchtraining.co.uk/2023/03/19/ihm/?v=79cba1185463

Claire’s Holistics is now taking bookings for March and April, for Swedish, Ayurvedic, Pregnancy, Foot and Indian Head Massage. If you aren’t already booked in, do get in touch as space is filling up fast. I am at The Conservatory in Bolton every Tuesday, otherwise book a mobile visit around Darwen, Bolton and surrounding areas.
Claire
07738 756356