Matcha Tea

I have recently discovered this amazing tea. If you like green tea or the benefits of green tea, then try it now. It's unbelievable. So what is matcha tea? It's super concentrated green tea which is full of nutrients and antioxidents, much more than average green tea. It is ground into a powder so you only need the tiniest amount. It boosts your metabolism and energises you, which can last up to 6 hours. It has been drunk in Japan by Buddhist monks for centuries as a ceremonial beverage and if you are lucky enough, you can see it made in the traditional way. There are a number of ways that this can be consumed, ranging from a shot of hot tea, a matcha latte or sprinkled on your food. So all I can advise is get out there and give it a try. I did and now I'm hooked.

Luxurious Facials

Why should I have a facial you might ask?
Facial treatments will encourage the re-generation of clear, fresh skin, full of vitality and brightness. Facials also help to improve the tone and texture of the skin, as well as draining lymph and improving circulation. The can help to prevent premature ageing and will keep the skin supple and moist.

Which facial shall I choose, you might ask?
Well, I offer a number of different facials and will choose the one best suited for your skin, unless you have a specific preference:

Hydrating Facial
This facial is for dry/ dehydrated and mature skin. Your facial massage and masque will contain the essential oils Rose, Geranium and Sandalwood, which will soothe, nourish and revitalise the skin.

Purifying Facial
This facial is for oily and congested skin or skin that is prone to breakouts. Your facial massage and masque will contain the essential oils Lemon, Ylang Ylang and Tea Tree, which contain antiseptic and detoxing properties.

Soothing Facial
This facial is for sensitive skin. Your facial massage and masque will contain the essential oils Lavender, Sandalwood and Neroli, which will soothe and calm sensitive skin.

Re-energising Facial
This facial is for ageing, tired skin in need of a nourishing boost. Your facial massage and masque will contain the essential oils Geranium, Orange and Juniper, which will promote circulation and regeneration.

Mini Facial
All the benefits in half the time!

So book yourself in now and come and experience an hour of luxury and leave with glowing skin.

Cellulite Busting and detoxing Summer Offer

Summer’s almost here and the weather’s getting warmer, so it’s time to start preparing yourself to get your legs out. Why not think about a pre-summer cellulite busting, detoxing massage treatment? Our current offer focuses on this specifically- it will help to reduce cellulite, tone muscles and detox the skin, making you beautiful and smooth, just in time for summer.

The treatment will incorporate body brushing, a cupping massage of legs, hips, bums and tums (subject to requirements) and finishing with a honey application. The combination of these techniques will exfoliate dead skin, drain the lymphatic and circulatory system of toxins, contour the body, tone the muscles and help with removal of cellulite. The essential oils will reduce fluid retention and stimulate the circulatory system and the honey will also help to moisturise and soften your skin.

For a short time only, this whole treatment is on offer for only £30. It lasts approximately 1 hour. Book now to avoid disappointment.

For more information, call, email or check out my website.

Facial treatments

I have recently completed a course in Skin Care and Facials and am looking forward to starting to add this therapy to my business. You always learn interesting points when you train in a new therapy and it's exciting going back to college and learning new skills and information. For example, did you know that skin is classed as 'mature' once you are over 25 years old? So you haven't got as long as you think before being labelled as old! And howmany of you actually cleanse, tone and moisturise every day, let alone twice a day as you should? Not to mention exfoliation and face masks! Your skin really needs looking after, all with suitable products for your skin type. Do you really know what skin type you have? Many of us would think 'normal' but actually very few people have 'normal' skin and they tend to be youngsters. This is only a little snippet of information that I have learnt but it's helped me along the way. My facials will be operating soon and they will be tailored specifically for your skin. Keep an eye out for further info or check out my wesite.

Colour Therapy for Spring

In the Bon belief system in Tibet, there is a colour allocated to each season. Well Spring has finally sprung- whoopee! The colour of spring is Red. So until the end of April, it's time to bring some colour into your life. It will make you feel more alive and cheerful, especially after all of the white of winter. So whether it's the flowers in your vase, the towels in your bathroom or the colour of your clothes, great spring in the Tibetan way and clear out the loom of winter.
For more information on Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage or any other of my treatments, please visit my website or contact me.

Sports and Remedial Massage Introductory Offer

Love Holistic Therapies is now offering Sports and Remedial Massage as available treatments. What is a Sports Massage I hear you ask? Sports massage is a deeper form of massage that can be given before, during and after sporting events, as well as a general maintenance massage to promote peak fitness. It is effective for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the muscular-skeletal system. Regular massage can help athletes to prevent injuries, especially from overuse. It can release the stress and accumulation of tension on the joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, especially as the treatment will focus on both the origins and insertions of the muscles.
So what is Remedial Massage? Remedial massage is part of sports massage therapy where the focus is on one particular problem area or injury using deep tissue massage. Rather than receiving a full body treatment, massage and manipulation will be focused on one area, stretching and working the muscle fibres or scar tissue. It helps to deal with pain, speed up healing and remove lesions. To help with the healing, audio sonic treatment may be given, which involves the use of soundwaves to penetrate the tissues that are inaccessible to conventional manipulative techniques.
Anyone can receive a Sports/ Remedial massage, not just athletes. It will benefit everyone and can also help with common conditions, such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, back pain, rotator cuff, carpal tunnel syndrome, runners' problems and many more.

As an introductory offer, and for a limited time only I am offering this treatment for £30. So try it whilst it's cheap!

Mother's Day Offers- Treat Your Mum

It's not long until 14th March which is Mothering Sunday. All mums like to be pampered so if you're thinking of buying them something special as well as something slightly different, why not purchase a treatment from us? As a special Mother's Day promotion, because all mums are special, if you buy a treatment or Gift Voucher for her, she will also receive either:

* A FREE body brush or
* A FREE face massage or
* Sample Reiki taster

Also ALL treatments purchased will come with a FREE voucher for 50% off the next treatment.

Please contact me for further details.

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For a limited time, Love Holistic Therapies is offering a reduced rate on Pamper Parties. Think about it: a cheap girlie night in, indulging youslf and perhaps trying something new. Whether it's a holistic treatment or a beauty treatment, we are now offering the treatments at a fraction of the price.

For a 30 min treatment, you will pay ONLY £15.

Of course, you can have more than one treatment if you prefer, possibly one holistic and one beauty. A minimum of 4 treatments/people are required. Please contact me for further information or check out my website, where all available treatments are listed.

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Aphrodisiac Essential Oils for Valentine's Day

It's not long until Valentine's Day and if you're planning a cosy night in with your loved one, why not consider adding some love spice into the mix? Some essential oils contain aphrodisiac properties which will be perfect for getting both of you in the mood. Picture the scene: lights dimmed, soft music on and both of you ready for a relaxing massage. Why not use some specific essential oils with your carrier? Fowery oils such a Neroli, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Jasmine are all suitable for the job. Rose is a particularly effective and soft, pleasant oil that contains aphrodisiac properties. And for the men there's Sandalwood, just in case he doesn't want to smell like a flower. If you're not too keen on massage, why not drop some into a relaxing bath for two? A nice way to share the bath. Hopefuly, by the end of the night the oils will have worked their magic.
N.B. Please ensure all essential oils are blended to a suitable percentage with a carrier oil.

Spirits Talking

Love Holistic Therapies is happy to announce that I can now also be found at Spirits Talking at 145 Orford Lane, Warrington. It's a great affiliation as holistic treatments can go hand in hand with spiritual reading. Often, after receiving a psychic reading, people can often benefit from some further form of treatment to help to balance all aspects of their life, such as their mind, soul and emotions. And people who come for holistic treatments sometimes have underlying issues and emotional blockages in their lives that can benefit from a spiritual reading. So hopefully both me and Julie, the owner of Spirits Talking, are now able to offer a complete package for everyone. If you would like any more information, please contact me.

Valentine's Day Promotions

It's only 2 weeks until Valentine's Day, so why not show that special someone how much you love them and get them something that they might actually want? Plus, I'm offering a couple of freebies with any Valentine's treatment or voucher purchased, so what better incentive is there? Apart from the fact that your loved one will return more relaxed, less stressed and truly grateful.
So for the next two weeks only, take up my Valentine's offer:

• FREE Body Brush with any massage treatment
• FREE £5 Gift Voucher for the next treatment

If you're unsure which treatment to purchase, you could always leave the choice up to them. Or think about mixing and matching to create your own bespoke treatment- just ask.

So what are you waiting for? Call Today!

Colour Therapy for January

In the Bon belief system in Tibet, each season is allocated a colour. Using the associated colour in your life may enhance your well-being and good fortune. You don't have to redecorate your whole house, but if you're buying anything new or re-arranging ornaments or objects, just bear in mind the colour therapy belief. For example, consider it with regards to such things as flowers, vases, candles, towels and so on. The colour for the Winter season, which runs from December to early February is WHITE! How typical- I think Mother Nature has already borne this in mind and decided to help us out. Try to think more positively about the colour white, despite the last week or so and the troubles that we have all experienced. You might be lucky and enhance your whole well-being. If you're more interested in Tibetan beliefs and therapies, check out my page on Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage for more insight, or better yet, come and experience a session. Look for more details on my website: www.loveholistictherapies.com

New Year, New You- Detox and Enjoy It

It's the New Year and time for a New You. What better way to start your new healthy regime than to detox yuor body but enjoy it at the same time. Holistic treatments, such as massage and reflexology, are a great way to detox your system and boost your body's renewal, but at the same time, relax you and release your 'feel good' endorphins, making you happier overall.

Among other benefits, MASSAGE will: increase blood and lymphatic circulation; improve function and appearance of skin; help to break down fatty tissue and cellulite; and break down toxins.

Among other benefits, REFLEXOLOGY will: improve circulation; cleanse the body of impurities and toxins; revitalise energy; and normalise and balance the whole of the body.

Throughout January, Love Holistic Therapies is promoting a special offer involving :these treatments:

• Receive a MASSAGE PLUS REFLEXOLOGY for only £30. This will allow you to experience both treatments and begin the detox of your body.

Also promoted this month is the HONEY TREATMENT. This also removes toxins and revitalises the body, boosting blood circulation. For this month only:

• Receive a FREE Honey tretment with your massage if you would like to try it. Just mention this promotion.

Hopefuly see you soon for a new, healthy start to the year.

Christmas Time Promotions- nearly over

Not long left now to take advantage of my Christmas time promotions. You can have a number of combinations all for £30.

• Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage and Reiki Combination
• Reflexology and Indian Head Massage Combination
• Back, neck and shoulder massage PLUS scalp, head and face

Try something new and have the essential oils blended especially for you.
Also, if you're buying gift vouchers for someone special, they also come with a little freebie:


* Receive a FREE body brush with any massage treatment OR
* Receive a FREE Honey skin treatment with any therapy OR
* Receive a FREE sample reiki session

Now's the time to give a little extra. See my website for more details or feel free to contact me.

Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist.

So I've finally done it. Yesterday I had my last practical assessment for my Sports/ Remedial massage diploma- and I passed! After a tricky back, neck and shoulder client, I managed to reduce the muscle tension and remove a few wee nodules so performed a successful massage. So it's now time for elbows, fists and arms and lots of nice stretches for everyone. If you've got any niggles or problem areas, or just fancy a deeper massage, then pay me a visit and I'll sort you out. I also had to be a guinea pig for a reflexology student so ended up having a sit down myself. I haven't had reflexology since I trained- nice surprise really.

Race For Life- I'm Famous!

I am now officially famous as my name has been seen in print! This month's International Therapist has a full page article about the Race for Life events in the north west that some of us helped out at. I was involved in the race at Tatton Park, in Cheshire and it was fun for all concerned. Lots of people were dressed in silly costumes and didn't care how they looked as it was all for charity. It's a great cause and helps to raise much needed money for Cancer Research. Most people are touched in some way by this cruel illness and the more that we can do to help the better. Hence, free massages at Race for Life. Unfortunately, no pictures of yours truly but a mention will do for now!

Garlic- not just for vampires

All Hallows’ Eve is almost upon us again and everyone’s thoughts turn to ghosts and ghoulies (not just the trick or treaters). With the renewed interest in vampires lately, both in Hollywood and on the television, I’m sure there’s more than one person considering how many vampires will be about on the 31^st. Traditionally, it is assumed that garlic keeps the vampires at bay and leaves your neck completely safe. But it’s not just vampires that garlic is useful for. This wonderful bulb has many more uses and healing properties. It’s an antibiotic, anti-viral and a fungicide so you can see why it’s good for vampires. It can help with numerous stomach and digestive problems, and has been found useful for blood pressure and cholesterol problems. It’s been used in the past to help with all sorts of problems, from sore throats, to headaches, as well as a treatment for typhus. So, it seems it can protect us from a little more than a pesky nibble in the middle of the night.

Coconut Oil

I went to visit the Professional Beauty Show in Manchester this Monday. Obviously, I’m not a beautician but I thought I’d have a nosey as you can sometimes find a few things for the holistic business. I was in luck as I managed to bag myself some Coconut oil. Coconut oil is great for any type of head massage, such as Indian Head Massage or Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage. Why’s it so good, I hear you ask? Well it prevents premature greying, for a start and is moisturising for the hair. In medieval times, it was considered to have healing abilities. It adds extra nutrients to your hair, leaving it silky, shiny and glossy. It also prevents hair loss and helps to repair damaged hair. So all the more reason to come for a head massage. What are you waiting for?

Keep Your Spirits Up

This week seems to have heralded the end of summer and the coming of winter. I had to find a jacket to wear and it’s now getting darker much earlier- not much joy to many people. The winter months and changing of weather and daylight can really make some people’s lives a misery, especially those who suffer from S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). However, there are ways that all of us can look on the bright side and try to keep our spirits up.

Light therapy is a good option for those who feel that they need a little extra brightness in the day, such as those suffering from S.A.D. These full spectrum lights provide a close approximation to daylight. However, aromatherapy can also help. Essential oils such as Black Pepper and Rosemary can help to counteract lethargy and fatigue that quite a lot of us will feel. Energising oils will also help to boost energy and mentality, especially citrus oils, such as Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin. A blend of these oils in a bath will help to get you through the cold, dark months.

Healthy nutrition will also help, so eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg but cut out all the sugary snacks. St. John’s Wort supplements are also a little boost to the system and make sure that you get plenty of B vitamins. And to top it all off, even though you won’t feel like it, exercise. This will release your ‘feel good’ hormones.

So if you’re feeling a little bit blue about the changes, try a few of the above ideas to see if they can help. Just remember- if you’re thinking of mixing an aromatherapy blend, please get the advice of an experienced aromatherapist first- i.e. me!

New Link for Foot Problems

If you've checked out my link page recently on my website, you might have seen that I've added a new link to Foot Care Expert. This is a great site to look at if you have any questions about or problems with your feet. It will advise you on the best cause of treatment or how you can help yourself. It discusses symptoms and common foot problems, so it's all you need to get advice about your little tootsies. So if you haven't clicked on the link yet, go ahead and do it now.