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Have you seen our Gift Collection?

We have been very busy filling our Gift Shop with beautiful organic aromatherapy gifts for you to treat yourself to or someone special at any time of year.

With Christmas coming, why not have a look at our Helpmeorganics products. From soy candles, reed diffusers, room sprays, essential oil blends and massage oils, each product has been carefully created in my little workshop to help you relax, sleep better, feel less anxious, be less achy and more motivated.

We can deliver your gift in Winsford for free (minimum order value £20), we can deliver outside of Winsford for a small fee. You can either contact me directly or order through Helpmeorganics website (www.helpmeorganics.com) and leave the rest to us!

The special offer for November is the Holistic Facial with Reflexology (£55). The treatment begins with a back massage then you will enjoy all the levels of treatment including Ridolki rollers to stimulate your circulation, natural facelift massage, jade rollers to smooth and decongest, collagen masks and lots of lovely massage to ease the tension from your face and scalp. Did you know that your face can show your tension, so its important to soothe and calm your facial muscles? The treatment ends with reflexology to help rebalance your energy.

Have you seen our Christmas Treatment Packages, all available now for you to book in. I still have to leave gaps between appointments so I would suggest booking early so you get to choose your time! You can read about them on the Special Offers page.

I work hard to keep my prices steady but I am sorry, there will be a small price increase on January 1st 2022.

It is very important to keep getting as much fresh air and daylight as possible to keep your body functioning really well. If you struggle with sinus congestion, have you considered an ear candle treatment? The candles remove excess ear wax so that your sinuses can drain naturally. You can also use Helpmeorganics “help me, I’m feeling under the weather” essential oil blend, we have blended antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic oils to decongest your sinuses and fight bacteria.

Look out for our longer newsletter coming very soon with our Top Ten Tips to enjoy winter naturally!

Take care xx

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HELLO AUTUMN

I am writing this with the rain hitting the window, I think i can definately say that summer has ended and we are in autumn. Some may think this is a sad time but autumn is a beautiful vibrant season which often gets overlooked as we get busy for Christmas. So lets revel in Autumn.

If it important to get prepare, spend as much time as possible in the daylight to stock up on vitamin D, this helps with your mood and general health.

Being outside is very beneficial for our lymphatic system too, we are more active which means that lymph is pumped around our body clearing toxins and bringing fresh lymphocytes to fight infections.

There are many ways to boost your lymphatic system

1… be active even if thats dancing, running, gardening, just moving

2… drink water. If you are hydrated, your body is more efficient. I am a fan of hot water as this is kinder to your digestive system and flushes away toxins better

3… skin brush. You can do this by hand in the morning on dry skin before your shower. Begin at your ankles and with a sweeping motion, move up to your head. This is stimulating your circulation which again helps to fight infections as it brings fresh nutritious blood to your organs and joints

4… Use aromatherapy in your home and workplace. Make it organic aromatherapy too as this is more therapeutic and grown without pesticides

Here are our suggestions:

“help me, i’m feeling under the weather” essential oil blend

antibacterial essential oil blend

Powerful antibacterial essential oils of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Lavender and Tangerine will help clear sinuses, ease headaches and help to fight autumns coughs and colds

We like to add 2-3 drops in bowls of water and place around your home and home office to create a wonderful scent

5… The best treatments for autumn are:

  • Hopi ear candles which help to remove wax plugs which prevent your sinuses clearing naturally. You can also have the Sinus Massage which involves the ear candles, reflexology and a lymphatic facial massage
  • Warm Bamboo massage warms your muscles and eases toxins which make you feel achy so you move less. See our offer for October
  • Holistic Facial nourishes your skin plus we use “meridian tapping” to boost your energy.
  • Lymphatic drainage massage (and reflexology lymph drainage) is the perfect treatment to get your immune system at its best. If you struggle with seasonal coughs and colds, this is definately one for you. See our November offer
  • If you struggle with SAD, there are plenty of things to do now

1… make the most of getting outside

2…make a mood board for what you want to do in 2021

3…use aromatherapy to help relax you

helps to calm and soothe your mind.
organic essential oil blend

“help me have mindful of calm” essential oil blend uses organic essential oils of Frankincense, Geranium Bourbon and Lavender to ease feelings of anxiety, stress and being over whelmed

So lets make this Autumn as vibrant as the colours and as scented as we can.

Have a look at our Christmas treatments available on our website

This year we are not issuing gift vouchers whilst everyone enjoys the vouchers still outstanding. They are valid up to 31.1.21

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How to make the most of Autumn

Here we are saying hello to September and the change from summer to autumn which, can be, a real shift in how we feel. We must take extra care of our immune system and eat extra healthily to boost our lymphatic system so that our body can fight off viruses, coughs and colds. you can help by doing these suggestions:

1… Eat more vegetables and fruits/salads as these contain minerals which are highly nutritious, thankfully they are in abundance. Blackberries are coming into season now and are packed full of iron and vitamin C. Have you tried smoothies? They are an excellent way of getting lots of different food groups, grains into a filling snack.

2…September is “Sourdough Month”. Sourdough is an excellent way to get extra iron into your diet and the healthy bacteria used to make sourdough really helps your digestion. A healthy gut will help to fight off infections.

3..Use essential oils within your home and workplace. With schools and colleges returning, it is essential to create a protective bubble around our families. Try Helpmeorganics “help me, i’m feeling under the weather” blend, a powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic blend of organic essential oils have been combined to create a range of products for you to use. With alot of us working from home, there is no reason why you cant incorporate scent into your homelife easier.

4.. September is also Organic month. I am a great believer is eating organic foods, they retain maximum nutrients , are not grown with pesticides and have no impact on nature. The farmers protect the soil structure and welcome insects to help keep the crops healthy. Lets support all organic farmers by buying organic. Its not only eating organic food, using organic products within our home, office and garden is vital to protect insects, wildlife, soil and our waterways. There are many businesses who produce organic products and they tend to be smaller businesses so why not investigate them. Speaking from someone who creates her own organic aromatherapy products, it makes my day when someone buys a candle, room spray, blend, massage oil or gift.

5…Getting out for a long walk is very healthy for our vitamin D levels, our body makes it from sunshine and theres no nicer sunshine than an autumn day. The leaves are changing colour to rich russets, spicy orange, yellows, greens and browns, if you are feeling stressed, spend time connecting in nature. There is no lovelier light than the autumnal light…enjoy it!!

The special offer for September is the Balinese massage with reflexology (£50), this begins with an exfoliation, balinese massage which boosts your energy and helps you to relax. Then after reflexology we apply a hydrating body lotion to seal in the moisture. All this is done without you moving a muscle.

Do you born in Autumn? Here are my observations:

Autumn, season of mists, the garden is at its bountiful peak, flowers are getting ready for their last hurrah and there is a feeling of exuberance and productivity. Colours are bold, intense, muted and very beautiful. Leaves turn an intense shades of red, copper, gold and yellow before fluttering to the ground and leaving a very different landscape at the end of season to the one we started with. The gentle pace of summer is over, autumn runs at a pace.

Passionate, energetic, enthusiastic and highly independent, autumn personalities love to challenge established norms. They are great campaigners and have a strong sense of justice. Warm, friendly, loyal and earthy people, they have a great love and respect for the natural world.

An autumn person often takes on too much, but their organisation, practicality and strong work ethic means that they will rarely let you down. Integrity is very important to them. Whilst family and friends are at the heart of an autumn personality, so is personal achievement. They are lifelong learners and their professional status is very important to them.

An autumn person finds it difficult to see things from others perspectives and can be stubborn when challenged. Whilst they can be bossy, they will be loyal.

An autumn persons loves the past and is often fascinated by history, they can be collectors.

If you have a child off to uni for the first time or returning after Covid

Maybe your child is off to live in accomodation for the first time being away from home, you can help to fight off Freshers flu by giving them a room spray from helpmeorganics “help me, I’m feeling under the weather”. 1-2 bursts in 2 corners will create a protective bubble. If they are feeling homesick, there’s plenty to help:

1… Headspace or the calm app are excellent as they are apps for their phones. Simply pop your headphones in and do some mindful breathing.

2… Rescue remedy is perfect. They are flower essences which help to remedy emotional states of mind. 4 drops in a cold drink will help bring them back into control.

3.. Use “help me have a mindful of calm” room spray at night to help with sleep

What treatments will help me feel healthy during Autumn

1… Try our september offer, massage helps to pump your lymph around and brings fresh nutritious blood to your muscles and organs

2…Ear candles and Sinus Massage helps to clear wax plugs so that your sinuses can drain naturally

3…Look out for our offer in October….The Warm Bamboo massage. Autumn is perfect to enjoy a warming massage

The transition from summer to autumn can be a test for how healthy you are but by eating well, lots of fresh air and using organic essential oils, you will beable to enjoy this most colourful time of the year

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Summer at Simply Relaxing

We have been told that we can restart Facial treatments, Hopi Ear Candles and Sinus Massage from August 1st 2020, if you would like to book in please let me know.

If you are nervous about coming for a treatment, I have answered some questions to help;

We have been able to reopen but with strict guidelines:

What do I have to do before my appointment:

I will contact you the day before you are due to come to ask 2 health questions:

  • “Have you been in contact with anyone showing symptoms of Covid-19?”
  • “Are you showing any symptoms of Covid-19?”

You need to reply yes/no. If YES, we may need to move your appointment forward 7 days to be safe, if NO, then brilliant I will look forward to seeing you the next day.

Please do not bring any food/drink with you for your treatment, I am unable to give you water so maybe have a drink before you leave you car.

Please do not bring anyone with you as there are no chairs in reception.

Please do arrive on time, if you have a problem, contact me

What happens when I arrive?

On arrival, I will take your temperature and note it, then ask for a contact number for NHS Test and Trace service. After you have applied hand sanitizer, I will take you through to the salon for you to enjoy your treatment.

Do I have to wear a mask?

It is good practise to wear a facial mask to come to the salon however I would suggest removing it for your treatment for comfort reasons. I will be wearing a visor and mask. If you would like to wear your mask for your treatment, this is perfectly fine too.

What precautions are in place?

  • I have removed all soft furnishings as they can harbour the virus, I have replaced them with “wipeable” chairs/tables
  • I have removed the gowns
  • I have replaced the hand towels with paper towels in the WC and again added a further hand sanitizer “no contact” dispenser along with a “no contact” soap dispenser
  • There is a diffuser in the shop pumping out an antibacterial blend between appointments
  • After every client, the premises are closed for cleaning and ventilation
  • I will wear both a visor and face mask
  • All products in the shop are in clear boxes, please do not open the boxes yourself, as this will mean a possible contamination

What happens to the information taken on my arrival?

  • I have to take personal contact and health information for the purposes of the NHS Test and Trace only. After 21 days, this information is shredded.
  • I will NOT use this information for marketing purposes and will NOT share it with anyone without your consent
  • If there is an occasion when I am asked by NHS Test and Trace for information regarding clients for a particular day, I will first ask you for your permission and also to make you aware that they will be in touch.
  • By arranging an appointment, you are confirming that you are happy with the precautions put in place and that all the information given is correct.

What happens when I pay for my treatment?

  • Please pay by debit/credit card. I am unable to accept cash
  • I am also unable to print a card receipt, however my machine can send you a receipt via text or email which can be arranged whilst you are in the shop.

I would like to buy a gift voucher?

At the moment, I am not able to sell gift vouchers, I will reassess this from time to time and will reintroduce vouchers when advised to do so. The guidelines state that I cannot issue any paper items, vouchers, receipts, price lists and appointment cards.

How will I make a note of my next appointment?

I will text, email or facebook message you with your next appointment

What is the aftercare following my treatment?

  • Please make sure you drink water
  • Spend time relaxing
  • If you begin to show symptoms of Covid-19 within 7 days, I need to know
  • Look forward to your next visit to Simply Relaxing
  • Tell your friends how lovely, safe and professional we are!!

July Special Offer

  • Back neck and shoulder massage
  • Reflexology
  • £40

Summer Special Offer

  • Full Body massage
  • Holistic Facial
  • Reflexology
  • £65

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Hello February

February is the last month of winter, yes we can still have snow and very cold periods but we can also have those days when you feel the sun getting a little stronger. And the days are getting a little longer too…all positive!!

This month is an excellent time to get more active, begin your fitness & diet to get into shape for summer.. Body brushing is a wonderful way to wake your body up. Do it dry before your bath or shower then slather on body moisturiser afterwards to rehydrate. Drink plenty of water to flush out the toxins and you will begin to notice more energy and your skin will feel improved.

THERAPIES FOR FEBRUARY ARE…

There are still lots of coughs and colds about so think about having a lymphatic drainage massage or reflexology lymph drainage to keep your immune system in good health. Lymph is pumped around your body by your breath, movement and massage and is very important to fight off infections.

Hopi Ear Candle treatment or Sinus massage helps to keep your ears clear of excess wax which allows your sinuses to drain naturally.

Warm Bamboo massage or Hot Stone massage uses warmth to keep your muscles feeling relaxed and stretchy. Both are on offer throughout February.

SPECIAL OFFERS THIS MONTH

Warm Bamboo massage comes with reflexology to help ease any aches and pains you are feeling. The reflexology is excellent at boosting your energy and circulation, relaxing you so that you can enjoy everything this lovely month has to offer. Price £45

Hot Stone massage comes with an Express Facial. The batu stones are warmed in a water bath, it is a full body massage. Your muscles absorb the heat from the stones deeply, you can feel your muscles enjoying this massage. We have added a facial to hydrate your complexion. Cost £65

Aromatherapy for February

We recommend using Helpmeorganics “help me, I’m feeling under the weather” essential oil blend, room spray or candles in your home and workplace. They have blended organic essential oils of Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lavender, Peppermint and Tangerine to help fight bacteria and viruses.

Fill bowls of water and add 3-4 drops (to suit you) and leave around your home. The soy candle is ideal to clear the smell of cooking in your kitchen and the room spray adds an antibacterial instant burst of fragrance to any room or in your car.

Valentines Day

Give the Gift of Aromatherapy to someone special. Remember to arrange their treat, bring them along then maybe out for a coffee or dinner. That’s a proper gift to celebrate all things romantic.

SPECIAL DATES THIS MONTH

6th February is Time to Talk Day…Mental health is vital for our wellbeing so make time to talk to each properly without the Tv or mobile phone on

25th February is Pancake Day

20th February…the new £20 note comes into circulation so make sure you dont have any old ones lying around

21-28th February is Star Count Week. If you love the night sky as much as me, it is very important that we protect our dark skies. Enter your findings via their website https://www.cpre.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/star-count-2020/

See you in March xx