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22/06/2026

Happy Monday 😎
With the mercury soaring here in the UK, this is what’s supporting me this week as I try to keep cool (and keep my sanity).

Because hot weather is lovely… until your body, brain and sleep start wondering what on earth is going on!

19/06/2026

The hot weather is back… and my hydrolat spritz is ready and waiting for my massage clients.

Because nobody wants to be lying on the massage couch feeling like they’re slowly melting away.

During a hot spell, every client who comes for a massage gets a little spritz of cooling hydrolat during their treatment — helping you feel refreshed, relaxed and a little cooler while you’re on the couch.

It’s one of those small touches that makes such a difference.

So yes, the sun can turn up the heat outside… but no one melts in my treatment room.

18/06/2026

I may practice at Community Sauna Baths CIC, but I still love my sauna days.

They've become an integral part of my self-care. Not just because I'm a bodywork therapist, but because I'm a busy mum too.

I've learnt the hard way that pushing through exhaustion comes at a cost. It affects my sleep, my mood, and my ability to show up as the therapist I want to be.

The longer I do this work, the more I realise that taking care of myself isn't separate from taking care of my clients.

It's easy to fall out of love with this profession when you're always giving and never making space to replenish yourself.
I found myself in that position once.
I don't plan on doing it again.

15/06/2026

Happy Monday. 👋🏿

There is nothing like a bit of yoga to get you ready physically and mentally ready for a new week. 😁

This is a gentle 10 minute morning yoga stretch mixed with a bit of...

14/06/2026

I can't believe my first summer market with Mockingbird Makes, SoLo Craft Fair was a week ago already!

Since then, I've found myself reflecting on what the market taught me about my product range.

One thing became very clear: I need to bring more fans!

Considering it had rained for most of the week and the market itself was a rather windy affair, I certainly wasn't expecting them to be one of my most popular products.

The conversations I had, told a different story though. Many were with women navigating menopause and hot flushes, and a handbag-sized fan paired with a refreshing hydrolat spritz proved to be a winning combination.

So, for our next market (in three weeks' time) I'll be bringing more fans. And because the fan and spritz pairing was such a hit, the first five customers to purchase a fan will receive a complimentary 25ml hydrolat spritz while stocks last.

Now let's see what the British summer has in store for us next time. 🤞🏿☀️

13/06/2026

Getting back to massage this week has reminded me what happens when people reach out for support.

That's why people seek me out.
It's rarely just because they want a massage.
More often, it's because they're tired of feeling tired. They're fed up with the pain, the tension, the stress, or the feeling that they're constantly running on empty.

And while they may not always know exactly what needs to change, deep down they usually have a sense of what's keeping them stuck.
They just need the space and support to begin unravelling it.

My work has always been about more than massage and aromatherapy.
It's about giving people the space to pause.
To listen to their body.
To reconnect with themselves.
To notice what's no longer serving them.
And to take those first small steps towards feeling better.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can do isn't push through.
It's ask for help.

11/06/2026

This week I've been busy offline, but I couldn't let the week pass without posting, especially as it's International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) .

These days, I seem to be doing more and more aromatherapy treatments in clinic, but I'm often asked what the difference is between an aromatherapy massage and my fusion-style massage.

The truth is, I love both. Massage is an incredible therapy in its own right, but aromatherapy adds another layer. Here's what I love about it:

🌿 Massage and aromatherapy complement each other beautifully. The power of touch combined with carefully selected essential oils creates a treatment that supports wellbeing on multiple levels.

🌿 Essential oils have an incredible ability to support us emotionally, physically, and mentally. What I find particularly exciting is that we're seeing more and more research exploring their benefits and how they may support our health and wellbeing.

🌿 Every treatment is personalised. The oils we choose are based on what you need on that particular day, making each aromatherapy massage a unique experience.

For me, aromatherapy has never been just about lovely scents. It's about supporting the whole person.

08/06/2026

No one understands the life of a small business owner quite like other small business owners.

This morning, I've been reflecting on yesterday's . The truth is, you never quite know what the day will bring.

Will I sell enough to cover my stall fee?
Will I sell enough to cover all my costs and make a little profit?

What I do know is that I don't know anyone who truly earns enough to account for all the hours spent designing, making, packing, preparing, and bringing products to life; then finding the people who want to take those creations home.

Yesterday I saw both happy faces and disappointed ones. That's the reality of small business life.

But no one (and I mean no one) understands that reality more than your fellow small business friends. So when and turn up to support and cheer you on, it means the world.

All of the wonderful ladies pictured are my small business family. The friendships we built and cemented during lockdown are forever in our hearts. 🩷

To everyone who supported and I yesterday, thank you. You made all the hard work, nerves and juggling worthwhile.

06/06/2026

How did I forget last month.
Especially as their creator celebrates her birthday the day after. 🤦🏿‍♀️

Thankfully I have been forgiven and the bees have agreed to come to tomorrow.

So if you fancy a bee or our fabulous Bee Happy Gift Set, then come find us from 12pm - 5pm.

Maybe I should bring some honey to keep them sweet. 🤔😆.

the bees