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My name is Ann Leonard. I provide systematic kinesiology, holistic and lymphatic drainage massage.

05/09/2026

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Mam. 🤍

Another birthday without you here to celebrate. ☹️

I’d give anything for one more chat. But today, I’ll focus on the little things that remind me of you and be grateful that I got to call you Mam.

I hope you’re having the best celebration up there. ❤️

04/09/2026

The Whole Person Approach Series

Have you ever wondered why the same issue keeps coming back?

Round and round we go…
• The headache disappears…. then reappears.
• The tight shoulders loosen….. then tighten up again.
• The bloating settles…. then makes another appearance.
• The energy comes back…. only to be back again shattered a few weeks later.

Sound familiar?

Sometimes our bodies can feel like they’re playing a rather frustrating game of repetition.

We deal with what’s bothering us, feel better for a while, and carry on. And then it’s back again.

But what if there’s more to the story?

What if we became curious and figure out:
💭 What else is going on?
💭 What has my body been dealing with?
💭 What might be influencing this?

It’s about stepping back from the one symptom and looking at the bigger picture, because your body doesn’t operate in separate little compartments.

Sometimes, lasting change begins when we stop chasing the symptom and start listening to the person experiencing it. 💚

So, if your body keeps bringing the same message to the table…

Maybe it’s time to listen and explore!!

What recurring symptom would you love to understand better?

01/09/2026

✋🏻STOP! Quick question…

What does self-care actually mean to YOU?

Is it…
☕ Drinking your cuppa while it’s still HOT?
🛁 A long, uninterrupted bath?
🚶‍♀️ Going for a walk with nowhere to be?
📱 Putting your phone down and ignoring the notifications?
😴 Going to bed early instead of “just one more episode”?
💆‍♀️ Booking that treatment you’ve been promising yourself?
🙅‍♀️ Saying NO without writing a three-page apology in your head?!

Or maybe it’s something much simpler…
• Five minutes of peace.
• A good belly laugh.
• Time in nature.
• Asking for help.
• Doing absolutely nothing!

Self-care isn’t selfish. And it doesn’t have to look a certain way.

Sometimes the best self-care is simply asking yourself:
“What do I need today?” 💚

So, this Self-Care Awareness Month, I’m handing the question over to you…

👇 What does self-care mean to YOU?

There are no wrong answers!

31/08/2026

MYTH BUSTING MONDAY

❌ MYTH: “A good massage has to hurt.”

We’ve all heard the saying “no pain, no gain” — but when it comes to massage, this isn’t necessarily true!

In fact, more pressure doesn’t automatically mean a better massage. 💆‍♀️

A good treatment is about finding the right level of pressure and technique for YOU. It takes into account how your body feels on the day, what you’re hoping to achieve and how you respond.

Sometimes deeper pressure may be appropriate.

Sometimes a much gentler approach is exactly what your body needs.

And here’s something really important…
Your body gets a say!

If something feels too intense, uncomfortable or painful, tell your therapist. Communication is welcome. I want to know so I can create the perfect comfortable massage that works for you.

30/08/2026

A new season is just around the corner…

As August comes to an end and we start heading into autumn, life can suddenly feel a little busier again.
• School/college is back
• The routines return.
• The diaries fill up.
• The darker evenings arrive.

And before we know it, we’re running on empty and wondering how we got there! 😅

But what if we didn’t wait until we were overwhelmed before we looked after ourselves?

What if we started now?
• Take a little time to rest.
• Move your body.
• Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
• Nourish yourself well.
• Make space for things that bring you joy.
• And, most importantly, listen to what your body is telling you.

You don’t have to wait until you’re exhausted to press pause.

Think of it as giving yourself a little maintenance before the warning light comes on! 😉💚

29/08/2026

Today I’m going to slightly cheat on my own “one thing” rule… because I have two things I’m feeling very grateful for and they both happened yesterday! 😂 I’d be here all weekend if I was to list the whole week!!!! 😉❤️

First, getting to spend time with family and have a lovely get-together with my cousins. There’s something special about sitting around a table, catching up, laughing, sharing and making memories together. ❤️

And secondly… celebrating 6 years of Safe Healing Hands! 🎉💚

So yes… I’m officially cheating and counting two gratitudes today! 😉

Now it’s your turn…
✨ What is ONE thing you’re grateful for this week?

Big or small, serious or silly….. I’d love to hear it.

And if you want to cheat and give me two, I promise I won’t tell! 😂💚

28/08/2026

Safe Healing Hands is 6 years old today!

Well… who knew six years could go by in the blink of an eye, a few deep breaths and A LOT of coffee?! ☕😂

Six years of:
• Learning
• Growing
• Listening
• Laughing
• hands-on work
• discovering new ways to support my clients
• and occasionally wondering, “How is it August again already?!” 😂

What started as an idea has grown into something I’m incredibly proud of…. a space where people can pause, breathe, be heard and take a little time for themselves.

There have been highs, lows, plot twists, new qualifications, new treatments, plenty of “aha!” moments and, most importantly, hundreds of individual journeys shared with me. 💚

And YOU…. my wonderful clients, supporters, cheerleaders, referrers and followers…. are a huge part of this story.

So today, I’m not just celebrating a birthday.

I’m celebrating six years of Safe Healing Hands… six years of doing something I genuinely love… and six years of discovering just how far one pair of hands, a big heart and a slightly quirky brain can go! 🥰

🎂 Happy 6th Birthday, Safe Healing Hands!
Here’s to the next chapter!!!

Six years in… and I’m only getting started! 💚❤️

26/08/2026

🐾 Dogs have mastered mindfulness: one walk, one sniff and one treat at a time.

They don’t worry about yesterday’s walk or tomorrow’s treat. They simply enjoy right now.

Maybe we could all take a little lesson from our four-legged friends. 💚

Happy International Dog Day! 🐶

25/08/2026

This is a review I got the other day & boy, did it make me smile! I am so happy for this lady, because the pain was preventing her from doing what she loves.

It was a chance meeting (are there ever chance meetings????) and me saying “Sure, there’s no harm in giving it a try!!”

I will always be eternally grateful for the wonderful results people get, for them trusting me & giving me & it a try, and for them letting me know how they get on, sharing the results with others and recommending me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

If you have felt the benefit from a treatment from me, please let me & others know.

24/08/2026

MYTH BUSTING MONDAY

❌ MYTH: “Kinesiology can diagnose medical conditions.”

Kinesiology is a COMPLEMENTARY therapy. It is not a diagnostic tool and it should never replace your GP, consultant or other qualified healthcare professional.

So, if kinesiology can’t diagnose, what can it do?

Systematic kinesiology uses muscle testing as a form of feedback to help explore how the body may be responding to different stresses and imbalances.

During a session, we may explore different aspects of your wellbeing, such as physical, emotional and lifestyle factors.

For me, this is one of the things I value most about kinesiology.
💚 It’s about listening to the body.
💚 It’s about creating a safe space to explore what may be contributing to how you’re feeling.
💚 And it’s about supporting your body’s natural ability to find greater balance.

If you have symptoms that concern you, or you think you may have a medical condition, it’s important to seek appropriate medical advice and get a proper diagnosis.

Kinesiology doesn’t diagnose — it complements. 💚

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