Mai Holistic Solas

05/09/2026

A client came to see me because she was struggling to sleep.

She was exhausted, but as soon as her head touched the pillow, her mind would spring into action, and wouldn’t let go of all the days events, as it went over and over every detail.

After listening to her, I realised her mind was stuck in fight/flight mode and I needed to create a treatment that would allow her mind to feel safe, so it could switch and rest.

I began with blending essential oils, to create a calm aroma that I could use throughout the treatment.

I then used slow, rhythmic massage across her back, shoulders and neck to ease the physical tension her tired body was still holding onto.

Rather than asking her to lie on her front and turn over during the treatment, I positioned her comfortably on her side. This allowed me to massage her back while keeping movement and interruption to a minimum.

I followed this with gentle facial, scalp and head massage. The slow, repetitive touch gave her busy mind something quiet to focus on, without asking her to force her thoughts to stop.

I finished with reflexology and Reiki at her feet, allowing her to remain warm, still and undisturbed as the treatment came to an end.

Every part of the session had a purpose.

My aim was not to force her to relax or tell her to clear her mind. It was to create an environment in which both her body and mind could begin to feel safe enough to soften, settle and drift.

She didn’t need to decide whether she needed massage, reflexology, aromatherapy or Reiki.

She told me what she was struggling with. I blended the therapies around what she needed.

03/09/2026

Let me guess…

You’re exhausted.

But by some cruel fate, your mind won’t shut up!

And now you’re wide awake, feeling even worse because somehow you’re expected to get up, get organised and go to work.

You’re at your wits’ end. Everything feels impossible.

Even buying your favourite coffee!

So, what do you choose?

Massage? Reflexology? Reiki? Aromatherapy?

🙀 Noooooo…more decisions! 🤯

As if you don’t already have enough to make!

Okay, let me make this one easy for you. 😳

Tell me, what do you need?

How do you want to feel?

Do you want to get to sleep? Stay asleep?

Have more energy?

Or simply feel like you again?

You don’t need to decide whether you need massage, reflexology, Reiki or something else.

You tell me how you’re feeling and what you need. Then, following our conversation, I’ll blend the therapies I feel will support you best.

You don’t need to know which treatment to choose.

You just need to know how you want to feel again. 😁❤️

If you would like me to help you cope, send me a DM to arrange an appointment.
Or book online, on my website.

I offer morning, afternoon and evening appointments, with the occasional Saturday appointments too.

Don’t struggle with peri/menopause alone.
It doesn’t have to be that way🥰❤️

29/08/2026

Hi Everyone So I am holding the next Menopause Cafe gathering on:
Thursday, 10 September
From 7.00pm to 8.30pm

If you would like to book a space, please message me on 07356262520, or send me a DM.

15/08/2026

Have you ever heard every word someone said, and then moments later completely forgot what they asked you to do?

It can feel frightening, particularly at work. You may start wondering whether you’re losing your sharpness or becoming less capable.

But the difficulty may not be your hearing or your ability.

Perimenopause can affect how efficiently the brain processes and holds onto spoken information. However, small changes in how you handle the spoken word can help you cope better.

I’ve written an article explaining what may be happening, why written information can feel easier and the simple adjustments that can help.

Read it here: https://www.mai-solas.com/articles/why-perimenopause-makes-it-hard-to-hear/

15/08/2026

Don’t let Menopause define you

12/08/2026

What’s Your hidden cost of coping with menopause?

10/08/2026

Menopause doesn't have to become your identity!

05/08/2026

If you’d like to be one of the first to hear about future Menopause Café dates, I’ve created a WhatsApp Channel.

It’s a channel rather than a group because groups can get a little… noisy. And let’s be honest, as menopausal women we already have enough noise in our lives! 🙈😂

If you’re not familiar with WhatsApp Channels, they’re very private. Even I, as the admin, can’t see your personal details 😳, and only I can post updates.

I promise to keep messages to a minimum, and you’re free to leave at any time.

If you’d like to join, here’s the link:

 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8O91rK0IBaaJDloa13

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03/08/2026

Menopause Café – Thursday 13 August | 7.00pm–8.30pm

Sometimes the most helpful thing is simply talking to women who get it.

Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause, join us for a relaxed evening of conversation over a cuppa. No presentations. No pressure. No expectation to share if you'd rather just listen.

It's a safe, friendly space where we can chat about the ups and downs of this stage of life, exchange experiences, ask questions and remind ourselves that we're not alone.

📅 Thursday 13 August
🕖 7.00pm – 8.30pm
📍 Prestwick (full address provided when you book)

Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

If you've been thinking, "I'd love to talk to someone who understands," we'd love to welcome you.

Book your free place here: https://www.mai-solas.com/menopause-cafe/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=menopause_cafe&utm_content=launch_post

01/08/2026

🌿 Manual Lymphatic Drainage Helps During Perimenopause & Menopause 🌿 Used within healthcare to help people manage lymphoedema and reduce fluid retention, and is commonly recommended by doctors to have before and after certain types of surgery to aid recovery.

For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, MLD helps:

💚 Support your healthy circulation of lymphatic fluid
💚 Reduce fluid retention and puffiness
💚Calm your nervous system and promote deep relaxation
💚Help you feel lighter and less swollen
💚 Ease any feelings of heaviness and discomfort
💚 Leave feeling refreshed, restored and your body, more like itself again

It isn't a deep tissue massage and it isn't designed to "fix" menopause or sculpt the body.
Rather a slow, gentle treatment with specialised massage techniques that works with your body's natural lymphatic system.

If you would like to know more about the MLD treatment, comment "MLD" below or send me a message. I'd be delighted to tell you more. 💚