Well Beings

Holistic Therapies in Penzance, West Cornwall

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Simple Pleasures

 

For this blog post I am going to write about the joy of socks! At first glance that could seem inane, silly, pointless – and even if it is, that's okay! But simply, this morning for the first time in a long time I thought, Hmm, my feet are a bit cold and I put on a pair of socks. And oh, that cosy feeling, the aspirational hygge, the simple pleasure of an easy Sunday morning (cue the music !)

There are so many simple pleasures in life, and we have modern terms for them: glimmers, small wins. However we name them the important thing is to feel them, and truly allow that moment, for however short it is, to enter us and resonate. In my last blog post I talked about the power of pause; and here in this one the importance of that message comes up again. Let us slow down enough to appreciate.

When I was younger I used to just give myself half an hour from getting out of bed in the morning to leaving the house for my job at the time. That seems like madness to me now, but it worked for me then. Now, however, I give myself two hours. Two hours so I can go slow, gather myself, inhale the lavender water as I wash my face, look at the tree outside and listen to the birds and the squirrels as I get dressed, feel my ginger tea reinvigorate me and then later take time with my coffee, savouring every sip.

Whatever our routines and rituals let us allow the simple pleasures of life, and feel their genuine worth. I shall leave you with this apt work by Rumi below – but before you read it can I ask, 'As we've had these cooler mornings, have you been enjoying a pair of socks too?'

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From an untitled quatrain by Rumi

(1207-1273)

 

Today, like every other day, we wake up empty
and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study
and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument.

Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.

 

from The Essential Rumi, translations by Coleman Barks with John Moyne, 1995.

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For those of you living in our lovely West Cornwall, whether in Penzance where I am based at the Penzance Natural Health Centre, or if you are living in surrounding areas such as Newlyn, Mousehole, Gulval, Marazion, Hayle, St Ives, St Just - and any other place nearby - then book in a restorative session with me! Come be nurtured, relax on the therapy couch and enjoy a Reflexology, enjoy deep rest in the Earthing & Balancing treatment, achieve detox and reset with a Reflexology Lymph Drainage, or have a luxuriously organic Ayurvedic Facial.

Autumn, winter, spring, summer – may we all be Well Beings 💚

 

Image credit

photo by Daria Liudnaya from Pexels

 

Get in touch

Contact me if you have any queries about any of the therapies I offer, or to make a booking for a

treatment. Alternatively, you can text/WhatsApp/call me on +4407507550764.

Helpful information

After Your Treatment

You've had your well-being session and hopefully you are feeling super relaxed!


After a reflexology based treatment - whether standard Reflexology, Reflexology Lymph Drainage or within the Earthing & Balancing treatment, because the therapy works on the entire body and emotional system via the foot body map, some people experience a slight but temporary flare up of symptoms or feel very tired - this is due to the toxins leaving your body and is nothing to be alarmed about. However, some people feel immediately energised and light! It's all individual. The most important thing is to honour the process and allow yourself time to rest. 


After an Ayurvedic Facial, as this treatment has worked on marma points on your face which correspond to key connective points of the body system and emotions/consciousness, you also need to practise good self care to maximise the benefits of the treatment.


Read After Your Treatment for some recommendations on how you can optimise the benefits of your treatment. 

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are a perfect gift at any time and your loved one, friend or colleague can have up to six months to redeem the voucher.


You can buy a gift voucher to:

- cover the whole of 1 x treatment

- or a course of treatments

- or part payment towards a treatment


Contact me to purchase and I'll send you a personalised digital gift voucher which can either be printed or shown on the phone at the time of treatment. I can also leave printed gift vouchers for local pick up at Penzance Natural Health Centre.


Choose either a Reflexology, Ayurvedic Facial, Reflexology Lymph Drainage, or Earthing & Balancing treatment - or just put a price and let your giftee decide.


I'm looking forward to treating you and your loved ones.

The T&Cs!

Payment

I do not have a card machine; so payment is either in cash on the day or by a BACS payment (bank transfer - bank details given upon request). If by BACS I ask for this at least 48 hrs prior to your session so that I can see the payment in my bank account and confirm. *Please note for new clients I ask for the first appointment to be paid by BACS at least 48 hrs prior to your session. Further return appointments can be then paid either in cash on the day or continuing with BACS at least 48 hrs before the session each time.


Cancellation 

Please note I am a micro-business and I book the treatment space upon receiving booking requests. I make payment for the hire of the treatment space and if a client is a 'no show' or cancels very close to the session time I still have to pay the room booking fee and I have no time to offer to another client who may have been able to take that spot.


Therefore, please give me at least 48 hrs notice of any cancellation, or if you wish to move the booking to another date/time.


Of course 'life happens' and it may be that you have genuine circumstances which prevent you from attending your session on the day. Otherwise for late cancellations (under 48 hrs notice) I request half the payment to cover my room booking fee and lost time.


Refunds

I do not offer refunds for any treatments that have been provided and completed. I do not give refunds if you fail to attend your appointment.


Referring Clients On

As a professional therapist the client's best interest's are always paramount and occasionally I may recommend that instead of receiving any treatment with me, or any continued treatment with me, you seek support with another type of therapy or see a different provider. If I do recommend this then I will always try to supply you with a few links to help you.


Many thanks and I look forward to treating you.

GDPR & Privacy Policy

As a professional therapist who is insured and regulated, in order to give professional treatments, I will need to ask for, and keep, information about your health. I will only use this for informing treatments and any advice I give as a result of your treatment.


Please read my Privacy Policy, which explains the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and how I apply it.

“The treatments were unfailingly relaxing and informative, with all the connections between feet and body clearly explained. A lovely calm atmosphere, comfortable and I loved the music during the healing treatment. My conditions have greatly improved in all sorts of ways - better sleep patterns, more confidence and an easing of the pain in my shoulder and kidney area”

Jude

“Linda is a wonderful therapist and human being. I felt comfortable straight away with her, and taken care of throughout the treatment. Her positivity and joy are communicative; I also found her very good and professional in her reading and treatment. She explained everything clearly and carefully, and my symptoms (fatigue) definitely got better after a few sessions. I recommend 100% and cannot thank you enough Linda!”

Julie

“When you visit Linda for a treatment the serene décor of the treatment room instantly sets the tone for what will be a relaxing session ahead, Linda is very professional and knowledgeable about her practice and is happy to answer any questions. She selects beautiful products to apply to your face and her touch when giving the Ayuverdic facial puts you at ease, Afterwards I felt that both my skin and my energy had been revitalised.”

Nat

“Having never experienced a facial treatment before I didn't really know what to expect from an Ayurvedic facial. For me it was a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage with beautiful scented oils to suit my skin type. My skin definitely felt more supple afterwards. I have no hesitation in recommending this treatment.”

Sheila

“The Ayurvedic Facial massage was absolutely wonderful. Linda`s deft and tremendously relaxing and restorative massage was augmented by the way in which she gently introduced the appropriate oils to my skin and her clear explanation of the tradition and the significance of the marma points. I highly recommend it.”

Jude

“Linda was always very welcoming and I felt comfortable immediately. Linda was professional at all times and very accurate with her sense of what was happening with my mind and body. My problematic shoulder is improving and the reflexology was definitely what helped me realise that the pain is trapped grief and emotions. My treatments made me realise that I still had processing to do and that I needed to be kinder and more gentle with myself.”

Faye

“My lymphoedema nurse specialist suggested having RLD (reflexology lymph drainage) to help my left arm to recover from an injury that had resulted in 12 months of swelling and pain. I was interested to see if RLD would have a positive effect but didn't have any expectations of the lymphoedema changing. Linda is professional and welcoming. At my first appointment she quickly put me at ease, explaining the process of the treatment. The measurements after treatment showed how the fluid had moved in my arms, proof that the RLD had a positive effect. At the end of 4 weeks with RLD each week my left forearm felt softer and fluid moves more easily from my left hand when I self massage. The whole reflexology experience with Linda is one of feeling cared for holistically. The room is quiet and comfortable and the treatment has a clear beginning and ending. I find the treatments relaxing and I sleep very well afterwards.”

Alison

“Wonderfully relaxing and very interesting and all sessions were professionally delivered. Some things improved noticeably such as back ache which was completely resolved.”

Sheila

“I liked the structure of the sessions and Linda’s attentiveness to my comfort throughout. The consistent, methodical structure of warm towels to cleanse the feet, massage then reflexology enabled me to make the transition quickly from a busy work environment to a calmer, more relaxed way of being. I think this meant that I was able to get the best from the sessions. Linda also made sure I was comfortable throughout. The sessions were well-paced, never felt rushed. The pressure of touch was right for me. The positive impact on my sleep was noticeable. I felt an increased sense of wellbeing from having regular, weekly sessions.”

Lesley