Therapy From Within

🧘‍♀️ SOUND BATHS ARE BACK ✨

My monthly The Zen Den wellbeing sessions have taken a little pause over the last few months due to summer etc but like many others, I was SO devastated to be told our wonderful venue had to close its doors. 🤍

It wasn't just a beautiful space, it was somewhere that brought together therapists, healers, teachers & so many incredible people within our community. It will be deeply missed. 😪

But as the saying goes... when one door closes, another opens. ✨

I'm so excited & incredibly grateful to share that my lovely friend Jen at Jen Jane has kindly opened the doors to her beautiful healing cabin for these sessions. 🥹🤍

Nestled away in Kempston (near to the fire station) - it's the most peaceful, cosy little sanctuary. The moment you step inside, you can feel the warmth of the space. Soft lighting, super comfy beds (no bad backs 🤣) plus the most calming energy... it's the perfect place for us to take a moment for ourselves, relax, switch off & heal.

Sessions are much smaller & intimate 🤍

A huge thank you to Jen for welcoming me into such a special space & allowing this next chapter to begin. I honestly can't wait to share it with you all. 🫶🏻

For August & September, I'll be trialling a mixture of daytime, evening & weekend sessions to see what works best so hopefully there's something for everyone. 🙌🏻

🥣 SOUND BATHS 🤍

Sunday 23rd August • 7.00pm
FULL ❤️ Monday 31st August • 11.00am [Bank Holiday]
Friday 11th September • 7.00pm
Wednesday 16th September • 11.00am
FULL ❤️ Sunday 20th September • 7.00pm

DETAILS:

💷 £15 per person *non-refundable*
📕 To book your space, simply send me a message, as bookings aren't online just yet.
🚗 Parking is limited outside the cabin, however there is free on-street parking nearby.
🤍 All details of the sessions, address, where to park, what is needed etc is emailed over the day before each session 🙌🏻

I'm so looking forward to welcoming you into this beautiful new space & beginning this next chapter together. 🤍✨

🤍 A little reminder today...

We spend so much of our lives feeling guilty for putting ourselves first.

Guilty for listening to our bodies. Guilty for taking a step back. Guilty for doing what we need instead of what everyone else expects.

But looking after yourself isn't selfish.

It's how you refill your cup. It's how you protect your peace. It's how you show up as the best version of yourself for the people and things you love.

Give yourself a little grace today.

You don't need permission to honour your own wellbeing... but if you needed a reminder, here it is 🤍✨

✨ The secret behind the smell... ✨

One of the things I hear all the time is...
"As soon as I walk up the stairs, I can smell your room!" 🤍

Or...

"What incense are you burning?"

The answer? Most of the time... it's not a candle at all. It's the beautiful massage oils I use throughout my treatments 🥹

I spent a long time finding an oil that not only feels luxurious on the skin but also creates that beautiful spa-like atmosphere the moment you walk through the door.

My blend is made of a mix with nourishing sweet almond oil, combined with a carefully selected mix of essential oils including lavender, mandarin & ylang ylang 🌿🍊

The result is a warm, uplifting yet deeply calming aroma that instantly makes people exhale.

It's one of those little details that helps transform a treatment into an experience. From the moment you arrive, I want you to feel like you've stepped away from the outside world and into your own little sanctuary 🤍

If you've experienced my treatments before... you'll know exactly the smell I'm talking about. 🥹

And if you haven't... maybe it's time to come and see what everyone keeps talking about 💆🏻‍♀️✨

🤍 A little detail that makes a big difference 🤍

One thing I often hear when people are considering an Indian Head Massage is...
"But what about my hair?" 🙈

And honestly, I completely understand. If I was coming into town for a treatment and then had to walk around afterwards, I 100% think the same thing!

Whilst a little oil can be used during some treatments, I always want you to leave feeling comfortable and confident.

That's why you'll find clean, sanitised brushes available for your use, along with brand new hairbands that you're welcome to use and take home with you ✨

They're only small touches, but I hope they help you relax and fully enjoy your treatment without worrying about what your hair might look like afterwards 🫶🏻

Because your appointment should be about switching off, not stressing about your hairstyle 🤍

🤍 Be unapologetically you 🤍

So much of life is spent trying to fit into boxes, meet expectations or become who we think we should be.

But there is so much freedom in embracing who you truly are.

The world needs your kindness, your passion, your voice, your ideas & everything else that makes you uniquely you.

Your strengths.
Your personality.
Your values.
Your quirks.

The parts of you that you see as different are often the parts that make you special. You don't need to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. You don't need to change who you are to be accepted.

Own your qualities.
Trust yourself.
Take up space.

Be yourself. The right people will love you for it ✨

✨ Sensory Tools ✨

One of the things about ASMR Light Touch Therapy that makes it so unique is the use of different sensory tools throughout the treatment 🤍

Many different tools are used, this body brush is one of my favourites 🫶🏻 Each tool creates different sensations, experience & feelings. Some are soft or soothing, others create gentle tingles or goosebumps.

No two people or no two session is ever experienced in the same way, as each body & mind reacts differently to each sensory touch or tool.

Have you ever experienced ASMR tingles? 👀🤍

🤍 Positive self-talk matters 🤍

The voice we hear most in life is our own.

Yet so many of us speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to someone we love.
Whilst affirmations won't magically change your life overnight, they can help gently shift the way we think about ourselves or our situations in the moment.

The more we practise speaking to ourselves with kindness, compassion & encouragement, the more natural it becomes.

So today, take a moment to notice how you're speaking to yourself.

Would you say those same words to a friend?

If not, maybe it's time to start offering yourself the same kindness you so freely give to everyone else 🤍✨

10 simple[ish] self-care acts 🤍✨

Self-care doesn’t have to be anything big or complicated. It’s the small, simple moments that bring you back to yourself.

A walk outside.
A quiet coffee.
A stretch.
Switching off from your phone.

You don’t need to do all 10… even just one is enough 🤍

So which one are you choosing today for YOU? ✨️

Let me know in the comments ⬇️

And if you feel like you need a deeper reset. I've got you 💆🏻‍♀️✨

Appointments available to book online 🤍

A little face behind the business moment 🤍✨

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For those who are new here, I’m Gemma - the face behind Therapy From Within 🫶🏻

I offer a range of Holistic Treatments including my speciality Harmony of Indian head massage, as well as ASMR Light Touch Therapy, Sound Baths & more… all designed to help you slow down, reset & support your nervous system.

This little space I’ve created is all about giving you a moment to pause, breathe & come back to yourself 🤍

For those who have been here a while… thank you. For your support, your trust & for allowing me to do what I love every single day 🥹 & hello to all the new faces, thank you for being here 👋🏻

Gemma x ✨