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HELLO WINTER

Winter is a beautiful time of year and one to definitely enjoy!! Yes the days can be shorter but its also a season for blankets, candles, movies, Christmas and being able to enjoy a lovely fresh walk.

This month, we celebrate our 25th birthday and I can’t believe it. 25 years ago I was nearing the end of my course and had to write a business plan, I always knew the name (Simply Relaxing) and I always knew that Holistic Therapies would be the key treatment. So my business was born.

In January 1995 i very nervously opened the doors to my shop and I do have to admit it took a time to attract my first customers. In 1995 having a regular massage was not deemed something that anyone could have as regular as having your hair cut, I am very proud to say that now having a massage, reflexology, reiki or facial is considered just as important as you have to look after yourself emotionally, physically and mentally . In 25 years this mindset has changed and I am so so very happy., how great that, hopefully, our children and grandchildren will continue to look after themselves inside and out.

Winter is a time for scent and we want you to fill your home with organic essential oils which smell beautiful but also keep you healthy. Have a look at Helpmeorganics website (www.helpmeorganics.com)

During the last 25years I have been very lucky to meet lots of wonderful people (and look forward to meeting even more in years to come). I have enjoyed hearing your news and that you have been interested in my news too, this has meant so much to me. So this Friday (6th December) come along and enjoy a glass of champagne to celebrate this brave leap of faith that I could make Simply Relaxing work. I do have to say that my business plan has been updated many times and is now my masterplan to take my business into a chapter where I take my foot ever so slightly off the pedal and enjoy lots of other things too.

I have always said that you have to have a balance and maybe its time that I get some balance too but I am definately 100% as passionate about Simply Relaxing and bringing more new therapies for you to enjoy even if only 3 days a week but lets see how things get set up. I will always put you first.

Please read through all the special offers and Christmas packages, we do still offer vouchers but I am trying to get you to arrange the treat too and maybe even bring them to the salon. A proper treat!!

The December special offer is all about boosting your immune system to help fight off coughs and colds. We use specialised manual lymphatic drainage massage techniques to pump your lymph around your body, releasing toxins as we go. It is a full body massage and we have added reflexology and an express facial to complete the treat, £55

Our Christmas Opening Times for the week running up to Christmas are available in the shop and are available on the “Christmas 2019” section on the website.

I would like to thank you for being the loveliest people I could meet, I am very lucky.

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October Newsletter

This year is going so fast, here we are in October, the month of Halloween!  We have been very busy changing over our seasonal special to introduce our latest addition to the price list “help me, i’m feeling under the weather” massage, this is based on a Lymphatic drainage massage and features Helpmeorganics massage oil which compliments the massage.  Lymphatic drainage helps to clear toxins, boosts your immune system ideal to fight coughs and colds and we can sculpt your body by clearing fluid trapped in your tissues.  The Autumn offer costs £55 or you can include reflexology for the price of £70.

We always change over our essential oils range to include more immune boosting, warming and energising oils which help you enjoy Autumn and Winter, we find that you feel the benefits of using more Eucalyptus, TeaTree, Lavender, Ginger, Sweet Orange, Pine, Juniper and Marjoram oils than in the summer when the need for lighter scents.  We also find that you prefer a different massage too from the spring/summer, during autumn and winter, you need more warming, soothing and hydrating treatments, spending time helping you to relax with the longer nights and shorter days.  We adjust our treatments to focus more on mood boosting, soothing muscular aches * pains, rehydrating your complexion and exfoliating your body.  More customers book in for a Seaweed bodywrap which cleanses toxins from your body and rehydrates your skin leaving it smooth and soft.

October sees the arrival of another new massagehelp me, it’s way past my bedtime” which uses Lomilomi massage techniques and Helpmeorganics massage oil to lull you into a sleepy state ready for a good nights sleep.  We focus on easing your thoughts, relaxing your muscles and soothing your nervous system.  Just £55. This is ideal for when you are stressed or have problems sleeping as the combination of Melissa, Ginger, Eucalyptus and  Lavender help us.

For anyone who prefers to spread their Christmas shopping out, we are delighted that our Christmas gifts have arrived in the shop, this year we have Facial care boxes, bath & shower care boxes, Foot & Hand baskets, Bath bombs, Goats milk crackers and lots more.  Plus dont forget to buy your “help me get into the festive spirit” candle, Room spray or Aromatherapy Blend with essential oils of Sweet orange, Lemon, Fir Needle, Clove Bud and Ginger your home will be filled with the pure joy of Christmas and Winter time.  This year we have a 300g candle which will look wonderful on your dining table, big enough to last the whole festive period or we have a 75g travel candle so that if you are visiting family, bring them some festive joy.

We are now taking bookings for Christmas and the diary is filling up rapidly, please have a read of our Christmas packages and treat yourself.  This year Christmas Day is on a Monday so more than likely you will finish work on Friday 22nd December, we have devised a special collection for the @ChristmasWeekend, including Christmas Eve, what could be nicer than running round getting all presents delivered, food shopping in, house cleaned, then spend a couple of hours in the quiet of our salon. Last year customers brought their pyjamas so that their Christmas started there and then!!!

I began my training with Mindfullness this month and although it is just a foundation course, I am really enjoying it.  I hope to continue my training next year so that I can bring to you the wonderment of Mindfullness .  To beable to bring calm to yourself or a situation is achievable and I have noticed that situations that would normally have me flustered  or stressed, I have been able to control.  But I am still learning.

Now that we have entered autumn, fill bowls with water and pop 3-4 drops of “help me, i’m feeling under the weather” aromatherapy blend with organic essential oils of Eucalyptus, Lavender, Teatree, Peppermint and Tangerine which will protect you from the seasonal viruses.  Just £10.50 for 10ml and they work, customers last year did not get colds, simply by bringing these fabulous oils into the rooms of their homes and workplaces. Place 2-3 drops on a tissue under a pillow to keep your sinuses free so that you can sleep well.

 

Dont forget our latest Helpmeorganics product, massage oils, they are blended with provide “homecare” for you to extend your treatment with us, please ask for help to find the best one for you.

Our Christmas Shopping Event this year celebrates Helpmeorganics 1st birthday, its been a busy year but we have loved it, to be able to bring all the recipes into life is truly wonderful.  Please join us on Friday 1st December 5pm – 8pm or Saturday 2nd 10am – 1pm for the launch of Three new scents.  Come and enjoy a glass of bubbly or a cup of tea/glass of water and a mince pie and enjoy a time to browse our gifts.  Its always a fun event and this year extra special .

 

Next month we have highlighted the ever popular Hot Stone Massage as our offer, just £45.  Perfect remedy for cold November days, the warmth from the batu stones radiates deep into your muscles and leaves you on cloud nine.  We would recommend having a look at your diaries and getting yourself booked in to make sure this autumn and winter you can stay healthy and happy.

Have a lovely October, enjoy the most colourful time of the year, embrace the outdoors and make sure to include organic essential oils into your home.  We are committed to being organic, ethical and in Helpmeorganics care, Vegan.  Our values are very important to us and we are sure they are to you too!