Therapies 

Here at Stables Wellbeing we like to complement your retreat experience by offering a range of treatments in your room or in our on-site therapy room. This provides a relaxing space where you can enjoy a treatment tailored to your specific needs and is taken during your ‘free time’. 

60-MINUTE TREATMENTS ON OFFER

 We have teamed with wonderful therapists who between them provide a variety of treatments so you can select what appeals. More information on the team and what they do follows:

Jo barker

 

 

 

I started off training as a beauty therapist 30 years ago. I’ve worked in the industry ever since, from salons & health spas to a successful mobile business. Always keeping the same ethos throughout of loyalty, discretion & commitment to my clients. I pride myself in giving every treatment 100% of my attention. I love being able to help & give confidence to others, moving more towards holistic therapies over recent years, I’m lucky to truly love my job!

60 minutTREATMENTS

Back/Full Body Massage – A firm, bespoke massage to ease muscular aches & tension. Helps alleviate stresses held within the muscles & surrounding tissue.

Lava Shell Relaxing massage – A seamless massage of warmth, touch & luxuriously bespoke, every treatment is specific to the clients needs. Deeply relaxing massage with warm shells easing muscular tension, aches & pains.

Luxury Facial – A 60 minute luxurious facial, cleansing yet relaxing. Includes an exfoliation & face, neck/shoulder massage.

Heather Ashley – Root and Vine Therapies

Hello, I’m Heather and I am a Holistic Therapist. I am a specialist in Reflexology, Shiatsu and Function facial massage and I’m a member of the association of Reflexologist in addition to several other qualifications (BA, BSc. Dipp MAR)

I provide a professional, caring and person-centred approach, asking questions about your general health and health history. This means the treatment and environment can be tailored completely to your needs and in consideration with your overall health, enabling you to fully relax and unwind.

 

REFLEXOLOGY

This treatment is applied via feet and hands, starting with a foot massage I will then use my thumb or finger to ‘caterpillar crawl’ over every area, applying pressure to particular points. Though some areas can be sensitive, the overall feeling will be relaxing and not ticklish or painful.

For this treatment you will be comfortably seated in a massage or Lafuma chair. Only access to hands and feet are required.

The benefits of Reflexology

  • Deep relaxation: Stimulation of nerve endings results in a release of endorphins that activate the parasympathetic nervous system almost immediately. Reducing anxiety and depression because of the soothing effect
  • Improves sleep by relieving stress, anxiety, fear, grief and pain
  • Elimination of toxins by increasing circulation and stimulating lymphatic drainage, therefore increasing energy and making a person more resilient to the stresses of life.

SHIATSU

Shiatsu is a Japanese energy massage done through clothing. Similar to osteopathy, the therapy relies on the use of stretching, and kneading, soothing and applying pressure (Shiatsu translates as ‘finger pressure’) to relieve stiffness and tension. In shiatsu we work on the meridian system throughout the body to promote energy (Qi) flow, release blockages an holistically promote wellbeing. For this treatment we use a futon on the floor, and you should wear loose, comfortable clothing.

The benefits of Shiatsu

  • Restores and maintains the body’s energy, especially helpful to those suffering from fatigue and overall weakness, by working on the Qi in the body
  • Improves Circulation and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system
  • Helps provide relief from stress and tension as well as anxiety and depression
  • Reduces problems with stiff neck, shoulders and back aches
  • Helps reduce insomnia, headaches and digestive disorders.