The Health Barn

31/05/2026

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19/05/2026

✨ One-to-One Sound Therapy ✨

Step away from the noise of everyday life and allow yourself time to truly unwind. Personalised one-to-one sound therapy sessions are designed to support deep relaxation, helping to calm the mind, soothe the nervous system and create space for rest and reset.

Using therapeutic sounds and vibrations, each session is tailored to you — offering a peaceful experience that encourages balance, stillness and wellbeing on every level.

A gentle invitation to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself. 🤍

📍 The Health Barn
📩 Message us to book or learn more

19/05/2026

From 10 - 13th June, our friend Jacko will be in Askham for his challenge to run 2 marathons a day for 100 days for 2 brain injury charities & aiming to raise £1 million!!

And he needs your support - come and share a run or cycle with him to help him on his way with this amazing effort.

Route: 5km loop of River Lowther, Whale Bridge & Back to Askham (Map on Strava & Tracker Page)
Timing: Starting each day at 7am until approx 7pm
Date: 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th June
Parking: Please park at the Askham Community Centre or at Askham Hall Car Park

And please share this with family, friends & colleagues who might be up for supporting Jacko in whichever way they can.

You can find out more from his website which also includes a link to his tracker, routes on Strava & a WhatsApp Community Group: https://thebreathrunningcoach.com/mission-in-possible - (Link also includes our Bio)

(Any questions you can contact Jacko through DMs or also Oli who will be supporting over the 4 days)

17/05/2026

Road closure ….

⛔️🚧 HELTON ROAD, ASKHAM - ROAD CLOSURE ⛔️🚧
🗓️ 20/05/26 – 21/05/26 🗓️

A section of Helton Road will be closed whilst utility works by Fibrus Networks GB Ltd are carried out. This is anticipated to take up to 2 days.

📍Location of works:
Helton Road, Askham, from a point approximately 140 metres south east of its junction with the U3177, extending in a southerly direction for approximately 420 metres.

⚠️Alternative Route:
A suitable alternative route will be signed via the unrestricted sections of the C3043, C3046 and the A6.

🚶A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will BE MAINTAINED at all times.

🚑Emergency Services:
Access for emergency vehicles will BE MAINTAINED where required for the duration of this restriction.

📞Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting TTROW/18034.

🔗 https://one.network/?tm=GB148178717
📢Posted: 15/05/26

30/04/2026

200 marathons. 100 days. One powerful mission. 💥

After a life-changing brain injury ended his professional rugby career, David “Jacko” Jackson () had to rebuild everything — step by step. Running became his way forward.

Now, he’s taking on Mission IN-possible: two marathons a day for 100 days, raising £1 million for Headway UK () and Head for Change (), supporting people affected by brain injury.

📍 ASKHAM | 10–13 JUNE

The Health Barn & Oli (coached by Jacko) are proud to support him here in Askham — and you’re invited to be part of it.

Join Jacko on the route:
🏃 Run or cycle
🌿 5K, 10K or more or less
📍 Flat, scenic loops along the River Lowther

Whether you’re starting out or showing up again, this is your moment.

Because we all lose belief sometimes. And sometimes, we just need a reason to begin again.

Come for the miles. Stay for the community.
Let’s show what’s possible — together. 👊

Message Jacko or Oli to find out more.
Route details etc shared closer to the time.

Parking available at the Community Centre or Askham Hall public car park.

Please share and help us give Jacko the welcome he deserves.

19/04/2026

Why I do what I do

My journey began in 2013, leading me to reconnect with my spiritual self and begin a deep personal healing process. Through exploring energy, self-awareness, and the connection between mind, body and spirit, I came to understand how our thoughts, emotions and experiences shape our wellbeing — and how imbalances can show up physically.

Through my own journey, I discovered the power of energy work and therapeutic touch in restoring balance. Reiki, massage and reflexology became not just tools for healing, but a way to help others reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. What began as personal growth has grown into a true calling, and I feel grateful to support others as they slow down, release tension and allow healing to unfold.

My approach

I believe everything begins with energy. When its flow becomes disrupted, it can present as tension or imbalance within the body.

Through Reiki, massage and reflexology, I create a calm, nurturing space where clients can relax, release and realign. Each treatment is intuitive and guided by a deep respect for the body’s natural ability to heal, with the intention of restoring harmony between mind, body and spirit.

Benefits of working with me

• Deep relaxation and nervous system reset
• Rebalancing of energy and release of blockages
• Emotional release and mental clarity
• Relief from physical tension and discomfort
• A safe, supportive space to reconnect with yourself

A little about me

• I love all kinds of music
• Current favourite: Another Story – The Head and The Heart
• Coffee over tea
• Favourite essential oil blend: Ylang Ylang & Jasmine
• I unwind by dancing in my…

18/04/2026

Post-surgery support, the gentle way ✨

Our Erchonia low level laser works at a cellular level to support your body’s natural healing process — helping to boost energy within the cells (ATP), calm inflammation and encourage tissue repair.

Perfect as part of your recovery journey, it can help reduce swelling, ease discomfort and support a smoother return to feeling like you again.

Non-invasive. Relaxing. Backed by science.

Because healing deserves support, not stress 🤍

📍The Health Barn
📞 Book via link in bio or get in touch to learn more

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17/04/2026

What inspires you to do this work?

My path into massage began with an HND in Holistic Therapy. A later qualification as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor deepened my understanding of how the body holds tension and life experiences, and continues to shape my trauma-sensitive approach. 

My style isn’t about fixing, but about creating a supportive space where your body can rest and reconnect.

What makes my treatments special?

Tension can accumulate and settle into the body over time. If you struggle to unwind, often feel keyed up, or notice areas that remain held even when you try to relax, massage offers a rare opportunity to truly let go.

Using slow, precise, almost meditative touch, each session is tailored to support the release of held tension, promote deep relaxation, and restore a sense of balance and ease.

3. What I offer

Trauma-sensitive massage designed to help women feel more settled and grounded, supporting a gentle shift from being on guard into rest. With slower movements, mindful pressure, and space for stillness, each session works with the body’s natural capacity to settle. 

Sessions are available in 45, 60, and 90 minutes, with optional facial and scalp massage.

Had to the bio to book online or give us a call on 01931 712300

05/12/2025

Deck the halls and de-stress with us! 🎄😉 Our "December de-stress offer" is here - £10 off float sessions until Saturday 20th December. ✨Book online now and grab a Gift Voucher for a friend! 🎁🎅🏻🤶