Lucy Fear Massage & Wellbeing.

The wait is over!
For those asking to get your bookings in from January onwards, I now have my 2027 diary open for bookings.

I'm excited to be offering more services as part of my practice going forward too and can't wait to share more with you soon. 💕

🌿 Learn the art of massage at Wye Valley Wellness Centre, Tintern 🌿

We still have a few spaces available on our Introduction to Massage Course on Saturday 26th September.

Our courses are intentionally small and intimate, giving you plenty of hands-on tuition, guidance and attention throughout the day. With 20 years of experience in the massage and wellbeing industry, I love sharing the knowledge and skills I’ve built over the years.

Whether you’re looking to:
✨ Learn the fundamental skills and techniques of massage
✨ Deepen your existing knowledge and confidence
✨ Learn how to massage your partner through one of our Couples Massage Courses, tailored specifically to your needs.

Our courses are certified and designed to be practical, relaxed and enjoyable — with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn at your own pace.

And of course, you’ll be well looked after along the way, with home-baked treats, good coffee and a beautiful setting in the Wye Valley. 💚

Our next course is...
📍 Wye Valley Wellness Centre, Tintern
📅 Saturday 26th September

🌿 Small groups | Certified training | Hands-on learning

If you’ve ever fancied learning massage, this could be the perfect place to start.

Get in touch to book your space.

https://www.wyevalleywellness.uk/events/p/introduction-to-massage

https://www.wyevalleywellness.uk/courses

STILL a couple of spaces left on my next course!
Message me to book or use the link in post.

For many children, next month marks the start of a new school year. And for us adults, September often brings that familiar feeling of wanting to learn something new, develop a skill or simply do something for ourselves. 🌿

Our next course at Wye Valley Wellness is our Introduction to Massage Course, taking place on Saturday 26th September.

✨ A one-day certified course
✨ Learn the fundamental skills to deliver a safe and beneficial full-body massage
✨ Suitable for complete beginners
✨ Hands-on, relaxed and supportive learning
✨ Deliberately small groups so everyone gets plenty of individual guidance

Whether you’re interested in massage for yourself, want to learn how to massage friends and family, or are considering developing your skills further, this is a lovely place to start.

Learn more or book your place below.

https://www.wyevalleywellness.uk/events/p/introduction-to-massage

And for all our courses, we keep things small, friendly and personal, because we believe you learn best when you feel comfortable, supported and able to ask questions.

Come and learn something new with us this autumn. 🍂

https://www.wyevalleywellness.uk/courses

Some of you may have seen a recent BBC Wales article about the experience of a massage therapist who has spoken openly about men sexualising her profession, and how repeated experiences of inappropriate behaviour have left her feeling uncomfortable treating men.

I’ve been a massage therapist for 20 years, and although I don’t often share my own experiences publicly, I think it’s important to add my perspective.

I see people of all genders in my clinic, and the vast majority of my clients — many of whom I’ve been seeing regularly for over a decade — are respectful, wonderful people who value me as a person, my skills and my knowledge.

But over those 20 years, I’ve also experienced inappropriate comments, sexualised conversations, stalking, and far too many gross messages, pictures and videos to count. There have been times when I’ve genuinely felt unsafe.

This is one of the reasons I don’t have an online booking system. I want to know who is walking through my door. I want to have that initial conversation, get a feel for the person and make sure I’m comfortable before agreeing to an appointment.

I’m also very clear about my boundaries. They aren’t negotiable. If someone crosses those boundaries, they won’t be welcome back.

I completely understand why some therapists choose not to treat men. When you’ve experienced repeated harassment or inappropriate behaviour, you have every right to make decisions that help you feel safe.

But I do have an issue with the idea that we shouldn’t treat men at all.

I see many men in my clinic. Respectful, kind, genuinely lovely men who come for massage because they have pain, tension, injuries, stress or simply want to look after their wellbeing. They deserve access to massage just as much as anyone else — and, in many cases, perhaps we should be encouraging more men to seek it.

If we start dividing massage into ‘safe for women’ and ‘unsafe because of men’, we risk becoming part of the very problem we’re trying to challenge.

Massage Therapy is not sexual.

A massage therapist is not providing a sexual service.

My body is not part of the treatment.

Your body is not an invitation.

And consent, respect and professional boundaries apply to everyone.
The responsibility for changing this culture cannot sit solely with therapists. We need to challenge the people who sexualise the profession, call out inappropriate behaviour and stop treating it as something massage therapists should simply put up with.

I love what I do. I’m proud of the profession I’ve spent 20 years building a career in, and I won’t allow the behaviour of a minority to define the experience for the respectful majority.

But I also won’t apologise for protecting myself.

Boundaries aren’t barriers. They are what allow a safe, professional and respectful therapeutic relationship to exist. ❤️

For many children, next month marks the start of a new school year. And for us adults, September often brings that familiar feeling of wanting to learn something new, develop a skill or simply do something for ourselves. 🌿

Our next course at Wye Valley Wellness is our Introduction to Massage Course, taking place on Saturday 26th September.

✨ A one-day certified course
✨ Learn the fundamental skills to deliver a safe and beneficial full-body massage
✨ Suitable for complete beginners
✨ Hands-on, relaxed and supportive learning
✨ Deliberately small groups so everyone gets plenty of individual guidance

Whether you’re interested in massage for yourself, want to learn how to massage friends and family, or are considering developing your skills further, this is a lovely place to start.

Learn more or book your place below.

https://www.wyevalleywellness.uk/events/p/introduction-to-massage

And for all our courses, we keep things small, friendly and personal, because we believe you learn best when you feel comfortable, supported and able to ask questions.

Come and learn something new with us this autumn. 🍂

https://www.wyevalleywellness.uk/courses

Wonderful day celebrating Arthur's graduation.
Bsc Particle Physics & Cosmology.

We are all so very proud of you Arthur!

This weekend, I'll be wearing my other hat !

Chepstow LGBTQIA+ Pride weekend starts tomorrow evening and we can’t wait!!!

SHOW AND CABARET HIGHLIGHT ✨

We wanted to highlight our two new incredible events- first up, our show, Billy: Twirling through time with Tom Marshman and Ryan O’Shea! 👯‍♂️

Join us at the Drill Hall on Friday the 26th of June for this stunning show!

“This festive performance inspired by the seminal film Billy Elliot spins, pirouettes, and lip syncs its way through a nostalgic and vibrant exploration of q***r friendship, dance and identity.”

🎟️ Tickets available now at https://drillhallchepstow.co.uk/event/billy-twirling-through-time/ book now to witness this unique expression of q***r joy at the heart of Chepstow Pride Festival!

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Then we’ve got our fierce new cabaret night, Threshold Club Cabaret! With legendary DJs DTYM bringing the tunes, and performance from our inimitable artists, Nina Bowers, Ryan O’shea, Patricia Langa, Owen Ridley-DeMonick, and Tom Marshman, this is not a night to miss! 🎤

Join us at the Drill Hall on Saturday the 27th of June for this one of a kind Cabaret filled with some of the best performance artists the UK has to offer!

🎟️ Tickets available now at https://drillhallchepstow.co.uk/event/pride-threshold-club-cabaret/ book now and experience bold, joyful and boundary-pushing live performance at the heart of Chepstow Pride Festival!

SUNDAY 28th Chepstow Pride Parade and Family Picnic followed by our after party. 🥳

We can’t wait to celebrate with you 🌈✨

Temporary Closure Announcement

Hi all!
Due to the high temperatures today and tomorrow, the clinic will be temporarily closed.

Massaging in an attic space without air con isn't fun, so I've made the decision to close the clinic today and tomorrow in the interest of safety and comfort.

Stay cool 😎

See you soon.

Lucy x

Father's Day Offer

I'm offering £5 off treatment vouchers on the following therapies:

✨ 40-minute Deep Tissue Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage
Now £35 (usually £40)

✨ 60-minute Full Body Massage
Now £50 (usually £55)

🌟 Cupping Therapy £45 (usually £50)

Message me to purchase your voucher or to make a booking. Limited Offer.