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Notes on wellbeing
Gentle thoughts on holistic health, self-care and simple ways to feel more balanced — from my treatment room to you.
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Reiki
What Really Happens During a Reiki Session
Laura Collins
24 June 2026
4 min read
If you’ve never tried Reiki, the idea of “energy healing” can sound a little mysterious. In truth, a session is one of the most simple and deeply relaxing things you can do for yourself. You stay fully clothed, resting comfortably while I place my hands lightly on or just above the body. Many people feel warmth, gentle tingling or a wave of calm — and most simply drift into the kind of rest they haven’t felt in weeks. Here’s exactly what to expect, and why so many clients come back.
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Wellbeing
5 Simple Ways to Support Your Lymphatic Flow at Home
10 June 2026
3 min
Your lymphatic system quietly clears waste and supports immunity — but it has no pump of its own. From dry brushing to deep breathing, here are five easy habits to keep things flowing between treatments.
Laura Collins
Reflexology
Reflexology: More Than Just a Foot Massage
27 May 2026
4 min
It feels wonderful, yes — but reflexology works on the principle that points in the feet map to the whole body. Here’s how gentle pressure on your feet can help ease tension, sleep and stress right across your system.
Laura Collins
Massage
Carrying Tension in Your Shoulders? Try Indian Head Massage
13 May 2026
3 min
So many of us hold stress in the neck, shoulders and jaw without even noticing. This ancient Ayurvedic therapy gently releases that build-up — and the mental clarity afterwards often surprises people most.
Laura Collins
Wellbeing
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — Especially for Women
29 April 2026
5 min
If you’re forever at the bottom of your own to-do list, this one’s for you. A gentle reminder that resting and restoring isn’t indulgent — it’s how we keep showing up for everyone else, too.
Laura Collins
Facial
The Glow-Boosting Benefits of Advanced Face Reflexology
15 April 2026
3 min
Part deep relaxation, part natural glow. Advanced Face Reflexology (the Bergman Method) releases tension held in the face while encouraging lymphatic flow — leaving skin looking refreshed and softly radiant. Here’s what to expect.
Laura Collins
Tips
How to Get the Most From Your Holistic Treatment
2 April 2026
4 min
A few small things — before, during and after — can deepen the benefits of any treatment. From hydration to giving yourself space afterwards, these gentle tips help the good feelings last longer.
Laura Collins
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