Jo Crocombe Holistic Massage. MGHT

In order to help others, we have to take care of ourselves first.😊
All so often we look after and prioritise those around us, so busy are we chasing our tails with sorting washing out, dishes etc that it’s not until we are burnt out that we realise we need to think about our needs.
Even if you can only sacrifice a 10 minutes going for a walk or having coffee with a friend for half an hour….it all makes a difference to our wellbeing. Cortisol (our stress hormone) is lowered. This happens in massage. Serotonin (our happy hormone) is released and it leaves you feeling relaxed, more at peace and able to cope with the challenges life throws at you.
To Book your massage, message me or email me at [email protected]

“You sometimes have to look back to see how far you’ve come”
Bear with for this story as it does have a point!!This morning I decided to go for a nice walk as my plans had changed. I’ve always thought of doing some different sections of coastline and today was the day. I set off with good pace from Mortehoe towards Lee, it was beautiful and quickly came to Lee and so on I went and then I thought about what someone told me (as quoted above) and I looked back and the picture was what I saw …beautiful, stunning Infact.
Life is very much like this. People come across obstacles, hurdles which take some getting over but when you look back, you see how far you’ve come. So next time you feel like your not moving forward, look back…you may just be surprised!
I do see clients on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings and Wednesday and Thursday daytimes. Message to book or WhatsApp or text 07881381054 to have some “me time”

Happy new year to you all! I hope you had a very merry Christmas and all is well! The last couple of weeks, we have got back to routines! Some may welcome whilst others would boo!
With 2026 upon us, have you made any plans or made any resolutions? Maybe to look after yourself? Tick of some bucket list items? We can often let days, weeks and months go by without a glance, maybe this is the year to look after your wellbeing! Monthly massage, reflexology, hotstones, aromatherapy! Booking a regular timeout for yourself can be the start of a better, healthier you!
Message for more information.
Jo x

Beautiful flowers from a very special client still looking proud and very pretty

Hello!! It has been a while since I posted last! Hope your all well! I came on because like many, we have been very busy of late! Getting up to feed calves before and after work and school plus children doing homework, clubs etc and we needed a much needed break…just for a couple of hours to rest and recuperate yesterday, even if we did get windswept 😂
Our bodies are not indestructible, they do need to rest! We all do it don’t we?! Carry on and not listen to ourselves BUT eventually Everyone reaches the BURNTOUT stage where you physically cannot move or think.
Complementary therapies are the perfect way to rest & rebalance for we all need some TLC at some point! Feel free to message!

A beautiful client at work gave a couple of bunches of flowers, chocolate and a brilliant card ❤️🥰 A privilege to do what I do. #

Can’t beat a view like this on a summers day!
I love this view, especially after a busy day!
How do you like to relax?
Reflexology is a beautiful, relaxing and rebalancing treatment and has to be one of my favourite treatments to give.
If you wish to contact me, message via messenger or via 07881381054 (please do not contact the phone line)

If you know of anyone who has got, had cancer or a relative of someone who’s got cancer then this would be a great class with me teaching hand reflexology. Reflexology never ceases to amaze me. The benefits are endless!
To book in…telephone the fern centre on 01271 311855 ASAP to book your place.

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FREE BOOKS! 📚
Get out and about on the 4th of July for a Book Hunt! I will be hiding a whole load of books around Barnstaple’s safe places and parks for children and families to get out in the fresh air and well, Look For A Book! 📖
The best part? After your children have finished reading the book, it is up to them whether they keep the book, gift it to a friend or rehide for someone else to find! ✨
Don’t forget to take a picture with your book and tag us so we can see our books in the hands of their new owners! 📸
This is a completely free event so why not join in the fun? 🤷‍♀️
We have many great local businesses who have kindly sponsored this event and made this all possible! 🫶🏻

Stunning Sunday morning perfect for taking some time out for yourself!
We went to look at a bull this morning before my son’s football match! Typical that the cloud should cover the sun at this point to ensure that all parents watching should freeze 😂 then feeding up the animals before ourselves!
Chores, work and daily life can mean that it’s difficult to take time out but rushing around causes our cortisol (stress hormone) to rise and therefore tension rises within the body! Muscles ache and nothing internal and externally works aswell!
Work whether house or work work will always be there but we will not always! Looking after yourself and ensuring you lead the life you want to live has to prioritise other things, otherwise before you know it, life will have flown by and you will have not achieved or done the things you want to do!
I have a very busy week this week but I shall make time for myself otherwise I’ll go insane!! 😂

Thankfully today, I went to get my back sorted! It feels so much better! We all need a helping hand sometimes and the relief that comes from that is comforting!
I will as usual be going on the farm but today I shall not be doing anything to undo the work that has gone in!
What have you done today to help yourself?
Selfcare? Massage? Met up with a friend?
Whatever you may have done, hope you had a great time and takecare!
P.s this week I’m giving myself abjt of TLC and so apart from work at the fern centre and on the farm…. I’m not seeing anyone this week at home but will be next week! Thankyou for understanding! 😊