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Step into Sringtime!
| Posted on 15 April, 2017 at 7:55 |
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Pedicure Paradise Have you neglected your hard working feet over winter? Now is the time to prepare them ready for some sunshine and sand, flip flops and sandals, enjoy the freedom of bare feet in the garden. Choose from a range of treatments just for your feet..... 'Foot Revive' refreshes your feet, starting with a warm soak and salt scrub exfoliation sloughing off dry skin followed by a Neals Yard Mint & Bergamot Body Butter Moisturise. An Express Pedicure for just £25.00 will tidy up your toes and finish with a beautiful colour polish. You could really push the boat out and opt for the Luxury Pedicure which combines both the Foot Revive, nailwork and polish to finish. A choice of Gel polishes are available if you wish. Call or text me on 07878881299 Fuel charges apply for journeys outside of Cheltenham. |
Dealing with anxiety and worry.
| Posted on 1 October, 2015 at 11:10 |
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Anxiety, worry and dwelling on the past are
the main causes of depression which leads to poor health, inertia, and
unhappy lives. Meditation is scientifically proven to change the
physical brain, its functions, and our thought processes. Depression
is triggered by negative thoughts, life can be hard sometimes but its
how we deal with it that makes the difference. With regular practice of
meditation, we can re-train the mind to behave differently. We begin to
notice when we are distracted by thoughts that its 'just a thought', we
can accept it for what it is - just thoughts. Meditation
helps us to be more 'in the moment' and experiencing 'now' rather than
living in the past or worrying about the future. In simply 'BEING in the
moment', we realise that past events are not hurting us right now,
future events are not here yet. There nothing more to do other than
'BE'. This feeling is blissful, calm and grounding, and changes our
perception of ourselves and those around us. |
Dealing with Negative Thought
| Posted on 20 January, 2015 at 11:58 |
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When life takes a pot shot at you and your expectations are not met, we can feel let down, unhappy, anxious and depressed. But Happiness is Your Choice! Instead of resisting the situation, far better to ACCEPT it, and move on. Dwelling on things won't achieve anything other than to keep you down. Rumination holds you back! Think about all the GOOD THINGS in your life. The people around you who DO care, who 'Show Up' for you. Look at what you've got rather than what you haven't got - if you're reading this then at the very least You are ALIVE! Life is beautiful, momentary, precious and AMAZING. Beauty can be found in almost everything. Things you can do..... DO SOMETHING FOR OTHERS - show some kindness, make an effort for someone that needs support more than you do. Being helpful to others makes YOU feel valued. SMILE MORE - smile at others, you'll be amazed how many smile back. Smiling makes you feel happier, and the responses you get will make you feel good. MEDITATE for at least 10 minutes every day (see my Mind Therapy Page for links) and get some fresh air and excercise - walking for 20 minutes each day boosts your circulation, helps to shift and expel toxins, and fresh air is invigorating. BE CREATIVE - Make something, do some art, attend a class if you need support and guidance, Cook! Anything that involves a focus without stress or taxing the brain - creating is theraputic and calming. See my ART THERAPY and RAW CHOCOLATE pages for details of individual and group tuition. TREAT YOURSELF to some pampering! Massage is an excellent way to feel reassured, frees the body of muscular pain, shuts down the mind, relaxes the body, and FEELS GOOD. Call 07878881299 to book |
Xmas Gift Voucher Offer
| Posted on 12 November, 2014 at 5:15 |
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XMAS GIFT VOUCHER OFFER All Xmas Gift Vouchers over £20.00 include a free mini treatment For Ladies - Brow shape / threading For Men - Foot massage Mobile service in Cheltenham & Gloucestershire. Unisex Treatment room at the "Look Amazing" cosmetic clinic in Cheltenham. (room charge of £10.00 applies for treatments under £30.00 at the clinic. Not applicable to mobile treatments) Fuel charges apply over 5 miles from GL50. CALL 07878881299 or email [email protected] |
Autumn Special
| Posted on 12 September, 2014 at 5:07 |
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AUTUMN SPECIAL 30 MINUTE BACK NECK & SHOULDER MASSAGE PLUS A 15 MINUTE INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE (45 MINUTES OF TREATMENT) £20.00 (NORMAL PRICE £35.00) Mobile service in Cheltenham & Gloucestershire. Unisex Treatment room at 'Look Amazing' in Cheltenham. (room charge of £10.00 applies for treatments under £30.00 at the clinic. Not applicable to mobile treatments) Fuel charges apply over 5 miles from GL50. CALL 07878881299 or email [email protected] |
Pamper Party Fun
| Posted on 9 June, 2014 at 3:56 |
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PAMPER PARTY TIME  There's no better way to celebrate an occasion or just have a relaxing day with friends than to have a pamper party. Everyone can choose their treatment, from massage to manicure, facials to lash extensions, reflexology or pedicure, there is a full & diverse range to choose from. Pamper Parties are a great way to unwind & indulge a little ... re-balance and regenerate, while catching up with friends and family. If you need more than one therapist, I will arrange it. Just choose your treatments, let me know where to come and when, and provide space for us to work. We bring everything else. Call 07878881299 or email [email protected] |
Practising Meditation
| Posted on 7 April, 2014 at 12:51 |
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PRACTICING MEDITATION I've intended to try meditation for many years, wanting to achieve the peace & enlightenment that it's meant to bring. I read books but felt that I wasn't 'doing it right', the thoughts kept coming and I assumed it was me not practicing the meditation properly. Having discovered 'Headspace.com' after a client recommended it to me, I tried it, and it worked! Andy's step by step tuition really helps to take the mystery out of it and you increase the time spent so are not overwhelmed. The trick is - you can't stop thoughts, but can slow the pace down, and eventually your mind slows down the rate of thoughts enough for you to achieve some 'space' between them. By focusing on the breath, you give your attention to something else. Each time your mind drifts back into thought, you 'notice' you are thinking, and return to the breath. With patience and continuous practice, you can increase the spaces of 'thoughtless-ness'. Its a nice place to be! Suddenly, you find yourself totally in the moment, living, being, breathing in the 'here & now' with nothing on your mind. A feeling of euphoria can be achieved in these moments, but if you chase it, you won't find it. It comes by being immersed in the moment, not in pursuit. It doesn't always work, sometimes when I practice my mind is too full of thoughts - but I always feel calmer after the practice, my breathing slows, and the thoughts become less intense and fewer. You find that you don't 'sweat the small stuff' so much, and can step outside of a situation and see it for what it is. I've since completed an 8 week Mindfullness course with http://www.mindfulness-west.com , which has taught me to be even more 'aware', and to bring other methods of relaxation into my practice. It was great to be in a group of people all wanting to achieve a happier, more relaxed and less anxious state of mind. By the end of it, everyone had benefited from the course - I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn how to meditate or improve their practice. I have also attended day courses at the Bhuddist Centre in Cheltenham, not that I am religious, but am curious about meditation in all its forms. The teaching and practice were very insightful and beneficial. Whatever your level of interest in learning to meditate and gain some peace of mind, the most important thing of all is that you DO IT! Things happen when you do... just keep doing it. It definitely helps, and brings about change in the most subtle of ways.... it really does 'change your mind'. If you are interested in joining a small meditation group or want to learn on a one to one basis - for FREE, please get in touch... Call 07878881299 or email [email protected] |
Spring Clean & Detox
| Posted on 15 March, 2014 at 7:55 |
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SPRING TIME BRUSH-UP & DETOX The Daffodils are up, the windows need cleaning now the suns out, and the cupboards need clearing. Its time to slough off Your winter pallor, and detox your body too. Massage
boosts your circulation, sloughs off dead skin cells, breaks down
adipose tissue and removes tension in the muscles, as well as
detoxifying your system. Treat yourself to a Spring Clean! Call 07878881299 to book now |
Mindfullness
| Posted on 1 March, 2014 at 4:27 |
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How Mindfulness Works Our minds our constantly full of thoughts, good and bad, but there is always something 'on our mind' whether its something someone said that upset us, or what we need to do with the day ahead, planning and organising our daily lives. Sometimes we bring up past experiences which can take over, we dwell on them and pull the situation apart over and over again. Mindfullness allows us to be more in the moment, aware of what we are doing, what we are experiencing, and the sensations we feel, see, hear, smell & taste. It brings us into a state of 'Being' rather than 'existing'. Practicing Mindfulness brings about subtle changes, an inner calm, peace, stilling our minds, dispelling anxiety, worry and negative thoughts. Its great medicine for the body too, when we are happy and calm, our bodies relax and we experience less pain! Our hormones become more balanced, and a positive sense of well being is restored. There are plenty of Mindfullness & Meditation classes out there, online and locally. Give it a try! |
Treating Sciatica
| Posted on 9 February, 2014 at 5:00 |
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Treating Sciatica Sciatica
is painful and uncomfortable. It is caused by pressure on the Sciatic
nerve - the largest nerve in the body. Effectively sciatica is a
'trapped nerve' and is either trapped by bone or muscle or both. Muscular
tension can be alleviated through massage. Just a 30 minute treatment
can give immediate relief, although often 2 or 3 sessions are needed
with chronic cases. All of my clients suffering from trapped nerves, both sciatic, and in the
neck and shoulders are relieved of the pain and discomfort. Some clients are barely able to walk before
treatment, as chronic Sciatica can be crippling. Bellabaci
cups are used in addition to traditional massage to relieve tension in
the muscles. The cups reduce tension through suction, which means that
the nerve is not so aggravated during treatment. Using both methods is
an effective way of treating trapped nerves. Don't suffer.... Call me on 07878881299 or email [email protected] |