Dear Clients, It is with great regret but in keeping with social responsibility that I need to close my treatment studio until further notice. Please note all gift vouchers that have been purchased or if you would like to purchase one they have NO expiry date so do not worry about booking in for any […]
Holistic Massage
What Is Stress?
By Gemma on May 28, 2018 in Aromatherapy, Complementary Therapy, FHT, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, Holistic Therapies, reflexology, Uncategorised 0
What is Stress? Stress is when you feel under pressure with too many things to complete or too much responsibility. We all feel stressed about different things & we all have different stressors, one person may find something stressful that another person does not. What is the difference between Stress & Anxiety? Stress is a […]
The History Of Aromatherapy
By Gemma on February 5, 2018 in Alternative Therapy, Aromatherapy, FHT, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, Massage 0
The First Aromatherapists The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use aromatherapy it was a main part of their mummification process they placed plants in fat & left them for weeks in the hot sun to infuse. No body was mummified without an aromatic infusion. The Greeks had Hippocrates record & document aromatherapy plant properties […]
What Is Aromatherapy?
By Gemma on October 5, 2017 in Alternative Medicine, Aromatherapy, Complementary Therapy, FHT, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, oils 0
What Is Aromatherapy? The British Aromatherapy Council’s definition: ‘Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils in a holistic treatment to improve physical & emotional well being’. I think it is much more than that it is using the strength of Mother Nature to enhance holistic treatments. The exciting thing is that there are solutions to […]
New Pregnancy Massage Cushion
By Gemma on April 4, 2017 in Accredited Voluntary Register, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Uncategorised 0
Pregnancy massage during the 1st & 2nd Trimester can now be carried out with the Client lying on their front using a special padded cushion this has a dip around the abdomen & elevates the whole body up to take pressure off of the baby to protect & enable ultimate comfort for Mum. […]
Pregnancy Massage
What is Pregnancy Massage? I am now qualified in pregnancy massage so I can offer this treatment at a very special time in a woman’s life and it is a real privilege to be able to do so. Pregnancy massage is the same as a usual massage but it is tailored specifically to make sure […]
What is a Knot?
What is a Knot? A knot is when fibres in a muscle are stuck in a spasm which is a mini contraction. Knots feel hard because when a muscle contracts it releases calcium & it is a build up of this excess calcium in the muscle that feels hard & stops blood flowing to the […]
What is Massage?
What is Massage? Massage is the use of touch to manipulate the skin & underlying muscles to alleviate pain & tension. It is one of the oldest methods of healing. Massage is a very intuitive action when we are cold we rub ourselves warm, when a child falls over we ‘rub it better’, when we […]