Relaxed Recovery

Relaxed Recovery Qualified sports massage therapist. With practices in Tavistock, Devon and now Liskeard, Cornwall! Please let me know which you prefer!

29/05/2026

Did you know? ☀️

Sunlight does more than warm your skin. Exposure to UVB light helps the body make vitamin D, which plays an important role in immune function. One of the ways vitamin D supports the body is by helping activate certain antimicrobial peptides, including cathelicidin and defensins, which are part of the body’s natural defense system and help support the skin and immune system against unwanted microbes.

Even a short amount of sunlight each day, often around 20 to 30 minutes for some people, may help support vitamin D production. How much sunlight a person needs depends on your skin tone, how much skin is exposed, and the length of sun exposure.

A little sunlight can be part of a healthy rhythm. Get the light, enjoy the warmth, and protect your skin when you’re going to be out longer.

🌿 Massage Appointments Available Next Week 🌿Take some time out for yourself and ease those aches, pains and stresses.App...
29/05/2026

🌿 Massage Appointments Available Next Week 🌿
Take some time out for yourself and ease those aches, pains and stresses.
Appointments available next week at:
📍 Liskeard Wellbeing Centre
📍 Tavistock Therapy Centre
Treatments available: ✨ Holistic Massage
✨ Sports Massage
✨ Manual Lymphatic Drainage
✨ Facial Uplift Massage
✨ Seated Acupressure Massage
💆 60-minute massage – £50
Fully insured • FHT member • Professional and friendly service.
To book: 📞 07957 213283
📧 [email protected]
Your body works hard for you every day. Give it the care it deserves. 🌿

12/05/2026

🌿☀️✨ Seasonal Support – A Natural Wellbeing Workshop ✨☀️🌿

Join The Aromatic Apothecary for a beautifully practical and empowering workshop designed to help you navigate the changing seasons using natural solutions 🌸

In Seasonal Support, we’ll explore how essential oils and plant-based ingredients can support you through common summer seasonal challenges—including:

🌼 Natural support for hayfever & seasonal allergies
☀️ Soothing and restoring aftersun skin care
🦟 Gentle, aromatic approaches to managing seasonal insects & bites

Together, we’ll look at safe, effective ways to use essential oils at home and how to build simple, supportive blends for everyday life 🌿

During this hands-on workshop you will:
🌿 Learn seasonal aromatherapy principles and safe usage
🌿 Explore essential oils for comfort and balance throughout summer
🌿 Create your own natural seasonal support blends
🌿 Gain confidence in using oils for wellbeing at home

📍 Location: Calli Pizza Cafe, Callington
🗓 Date: 16th June 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00pm
💷 Price: £25 (includes all materials and your make & take items)

✨ Booking is essential – spaces are limited and classes fill quickly, so early booking is strongly recommended!

📲 Book via:
• WhatsApp: 07540429439
• Facebook Messenger: The Aromatic Apothecary

Step into summer feeling supported, informed, and naturally prepared 🌿☀️

12/05/2026

Yet another Cancer support & Care treatment at Liskeard's Well Being Centre. Butterfly Touch Therapies Training are delighted to welcome a professional healthcare worker, with a wealth of experience working within oncology care to our therapists register.
CD HealthClaire Draycott, completed 'Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care' for Reiki and Reflexology and her details can be found on our register 🦋
Claire is delivering her wonderful services from her business CD Health at The Well-Being Centre, Pigmeadow Lane, Liskeard in beautiful Cornwall, UK.
To contact Claire for an appointment either call mob: 0735983680 or email: [email protected] or via Claire's page (link found in the therapists register below in comments).
'Do not underestimate the power of your touch and the strength in your gentleness' 🦋

12/05/2026

Available at The Well Being Centre on a Thursday (on offer until the end of June for £25 for 60minutes)

06/05/2026

🌿🕷️✨ Can Essential Oils Help Repel Ticks? What the Research Shows ✨🕷️🌿

Ticks are more than just a nuisance—they can be a real concern for both humans and animals. Because of this, researchers have been exploring plant-based alternatives for natural repellency 🌱

A scientific study from Sweden investigated several traditional plants and their essential oils to see how they performed against tick nymphs (Ixodes ricinus).

The oils and extracts studied included:
🌿 Marsh Labrador tea (Rhododendron tomentosum)
🌿 Mugwort (Artemisia absinthium)
🌿 Bog rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)

✨ What did they find?

🌿 Rhododendron tomentosum essential oil showed up to 95% repellency in lab testing
🌿 Mugwort and other plant extracts also showed strong repellent activity
🌿 Bog rosemary extracts showed moderate repellent potential in laboratory testing
🌿 These plants contain natural volatile compounds with known insect-repelling properties

🌲 Why this matters:

This research suggests that certain plant oils may:
🌿 Help deter ticks and other biting arthropods
🌿 Offer natural alternatives for pest control applications
🌿 Provide a foundation for future botanical repellent formulations

✨ A balanced perspective…

While the results are promising:
🌿 These were laboratory studies, not real-world field trials
🌿 Effectiveness depends heavily on concentration and formulation
🌿 Safety and correct use are essential, especially for skin application

💡 In short: nature offers a wide range of aromatic plants with potential repellent properties, and science is still uncovering how they might be used safely and effectively.

🌸 The forest continues to reveal just how powerful its chemistry can be.

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📚 Research Reference
Jaenson TGT, Pålsson K, Borg-Karlson A-K. Evaluation of extracts and oils of tick-repellent plants from Sweden. Med Vet Entomol. 2005 Dec;19(4):345–352. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2915.2005.00578.x.

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