Holistic Therapies by Kelly

🌿 Why is it so hard to relax when we need it most?

This weekend I was treating a lovely hen party at Secret Cloud House Holidays while the wind and rain were doing their best to make themselves known outside! 🌧️

It got me thinking about something I hear all the time:

"I've been meaning to book a treatment for ages," or "I should do this more often."

So many of us wait until we're exhausted, stressed, or completely burnt out before giving ourselves permission to slow down.

The truth is, relaxation isn't a reward for reaching breaking point.

Taking time to rest can support nervous system regulation, helping your body shift out of that constant state of fight-or-flight mode and into a place where it can relax, recover, and restore. It can also help ease muscular tension, encourage better sleep, and give your mind and body the chance to reset.

Regular moments of rest can have a powerful impact on your overall wellbeing, helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and better able to cope with the demands of everyday life.

Sometimes an hour of dedicated self-care is exactly what your body has been asking for.

When was the last time you did something just for you? 🤍

Much love,
Kelly 🌿💆🏻‍♀️💕 xx

Dropping the shoulders (and nursing a very unwelcome cold!) 🍋☕🐾

​I’ve spent most of today feeling a bit sorry for myself and drinking my weight in Lemsip, so this Monday post is arriving a little later than planned!

​But as I sit here on the sofa this evening, looking through all the incredibly beautiful, kind messages you left on my post yesterday for National Cancer Survivor Day, my heart is just so full. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Your warmth blew me away and has been the absolute best medicine today. 💛

​Kip is currently on nursing duty, curled up right next to me, reminding me that sometimes the body just demands a slow, quiet pause.

​I’m signing off for the night to get some proper rest so I can get back to doing what I love later this week. I hope you’ve all had a much healthier start to your week than me! Have a gentle evening, everyone. ✨

Today is National Cancer Survivor Day, and it’s a day that resonates deep within my heart. 🎗️💛

​Many of you know me as a therapist, but some might not know that when I was 17 years old, I fought my own battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I’m 46 now, but I have never forgotten what it feels like to face that mountain.

​When I started my massage journey over 22 years ago, my deepest wish was simply to help people navigate the hardest times of their lives. (I could never be a nurse—I’m far too squeamish and terrified of needles!).

​For a long time, I was scared to work with cancer patients. I didn't have the specialist training back then, and honestly, I was terrified of doing something wrong or making someone feel worse.

​But that deep-rooted desire to support people through their darkest days never left me. My own journey as a survivor has driven me to finally take the leap. I am currently deep into specialist training to learn how to safely and beautifully adapt massage for those undergoing cancer treatment and living with its after-effects. Applied in the correct, gentle way, touch can be a powerful anchor of comfort.

​To anyone currently fighting, anyone celebrating years of health, and every family supporting a loved one—I see you, I understand, and I am sending you so much love today. You are never alone ✨️

Love Kelly 💕🫶

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Step inside the gorgeous Green Cottage 🏡✨ (Swipe to see the ultimate staycation setup!)

​I had the absolute pleasure of visiting this stunning holiday cottage for the very first time, and wow, what a beautiful space!

​From the peaceful back garden to the incredible dining space—which was beautifully set up for a private chef—this place is designed for making memories. And now, you can bring the ultimate spa experience right into the mix. 💆‍♀️🌿

​I love traveling to unique venues like this, setting up my couch, and turning your living spaces into private, tranquil sanctuaries where you and your favorite people can completely unwind.

​If you have a stay booked at The Green Cottage (or any other wonderful local holiday venues) and want to add some luxury relaxation to your itinerary, then do get in touch!

​Spaces fill up quickly for weekend groups, so DM here or tap the WhatsApp link in my bio to secure your pamper slots early. 📲🥂

Much love
Kelly 🌿💆🏻‍♀️✨️

​ SupportLocalStaffordshire

The secret to a perfect glamping weekend? Combining fresh country air with a side of pure bliss. 🌾✨

I am incredibly proud to partner with the wonderful team at

If you’ve been lucky enough to book a getaway or a hen retreat at their gorgeous site, you already know how magical the setting is.
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But did you know you can balance all the fun and festivities with some well-deserved time to unwind? 🥂💆‍♀️ 🥂💆‍♀️

Whether you're celebrating a beautiful bride-to-be, marking a milestone birthday, or simply escaping the chaos of daily life with your favourite humans, I bring the spa oasis directly to your glamping retreat. Think fluffy towels, soothing aromatherapy, and melting away that "organised-the-whole-trip" shoulder tension.

With so much to enjoy at Hen Camp, a treatment is the perfect way to slow down, switch off, and make time for yourself too.

I set everything up for your group, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your time together.

​📅 Planning a stay at Hen Camp soon? Slots fill up incredibly fast for group bookings.
Drop me a DM on here or WhatsApp to check availability for your weekend dates!

​P.S. Huge shout out to the Hen Camp crew for creating such a dreamy space, it's just perfect for me to work my magic in.
I love being part of your guests' unforgettable weekends! 🤍

Much Love
Kelly 🌿💆🏻‍♀️✨️

A soaring 32°C on a Bank Holiday Monday? Staffordshire, you are spoiling us! ☀️🌾

​I was incredibly lucky to have a quiet weekend with no group bookings, which means Kip and I have spent the last few days doing the fine art of pottering.

​Because of the heat, we’ve just been nipping out into the fields right behind my house for quick leg stretches. The buttercups are so high right now and look utterly stunning. 💛

Watching how this landscape changes week to week brings me so much calm. It’s the ultimate playground for Kip, and the perfect place for me to just... be.

​Having this downtime has been a total blessing. It’s given me the headspace to get stuck into some holistic course work (learning some wonderful new specialist treatments for you all! 💆‍♀️), and brainstorm the next steps for my Kipcakes Dog Bakery plans. Mark has just built me an honesty box, so I’ve been happily mapping out the logistics and pricing to get that little side-joy up and running soon. 🐾 🍪

​Balancing the learning, the therapies, and the baking takes some routine, but moments like this make it feel so worth it.

​I hope you’ve all managed to stay cool and find your own little pocket of peace this weekend! 🥂

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Heading off for a weekend staycation in the gorgeous Derbyshire / Staffordshire countryside soon? 🏡✨

​A cosy lodge or Peak District cottage retreat with your favorite people is the perfect way to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of daily life 🌿🤍

​So why not reward yourself and your guests by bringing the spa directly to your countryside escape?

I collaborate with local holiday venues, cottages, lodges, yurts, to provide private pamper sessions to their guests whether it be individuals, couples, or small-groups.
No driving, no rushed timetables—just pure, professional relaxation in your robes.

​Whether it’s a family getaway, a milestone birthday, or a relaxed weekend with friends, I bring everything needed to create a calm sanctuary just for you. 💆🏻‍♀️

​📅 Group slots for the weekend staycation season fill up incredibly fast! Drop me a DM to check availability for your upcoming holiday dates.

​Have a fabulous weekend, my lovelies🥂
Kelly 💆🏻‍♀️ xx

Our latest campervan adventure with Kip in our happy place — Yorkshire Dales 🌿🤍

Being able to get away in the camper means fresh air, beautiful scenery, slower mornings, long walks, and plenty of time to properly switch off for a few days ✨

Sometimes a change of scenery and a slower pace is exactly what the mind and body need.

It was also Kip’s 5th birthday last week, so it felt extra special spending the weekend celebrating with lots of her favourite things — adventures, walks, and being outdoors 🐾🤍

“Back home now, recharged, and looking forward to creating some calm spaces again 🤍”

Much love
Kelly 🌿💆🏻‍♀️ x

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Use as part of your daily skincare routine after cleansing.

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Blends well with ginger, thyme & peppermint

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