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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
Full Body Massage
What is a Full Body Massage? A full body massage is a 1 hour holistic treatment to release tension in the body. This treatment is to induce a deep state of relaxation & ensure any tense areas are worked on to improve mobility & increase circulation. What areas are massaged? Here is the order of […]
HOT OFF THE PRESS….
Hello, Please have a read, I recently did this interview with my college about my change of career which has led me here:-) http://richdales.co.uk/london-graduates/change-career-proved-rewarding/ Thanks for reading, Gemma
Hot Stone Massage
What is Hot Stone Massage? Hot Stone massage is a more effective way to give a massage treatment using hot stones. One stroke with a hot stone is worth 5 with the hand, so the treatment is more powerful because it enables deeper penetration to break down the knots that are found in muscles. The […]
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 a Healing Crisis?
By Gemma on October 26, 2014 in Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Healing Crisis, Holistic Therapies, Indian Head Massage, Pre-Conception Reflexology, Pregnancy Reflexology, Reflexology Therapy, reflexology to conceive, Reiki Therapy, Uncategorised 0
What Is a Healing Crisis? A healing crisis is when you feel worse before you feel better. If you don’t have holistic treatments regularly the morning after or sometimes immediately after you can have some unpleasant symptoms. However don’t be disenchanted believe it or not it is a good sign! The more treatments you have […]
Pregnancy and Post-Natal Reflexology
By Gemma on August 10, 2014 in conceiving, conception, Fertility, Fertility Reflexology, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Therapies, jojoba oil, oils, Pre-conception, Pre-Conception Reflexology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Reflexology, Reflexology Therapy, reflexology to conceive, stretch marks, Sub fertility, Uncategorised 0
I remember both my pregnancies well and I also remember I was NOT a blooming site of radiance with glowing skin. On both occasions I was never one of those lucky women that’s just all bump. I put on weight all over, had swollen ankles, acid indigestion, sinusitis, greasy hair, felt tired all the time […]
RADIO JACKIE 107.8FM COMPETITION PRIZE
By Gemma on June 23, 2014 in Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Therapies, Reflexology Therapy, Reiki Therapy, Uncategorised 0
Listen in every day this week to Radio Jackie at 1.30pm to win a prize of a treatment with me!