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Luxury Massage & Holistic Therapy Treatments at The Skin Genie within Houghton Hall

12/11/2025

🌿 Let’s Talk About the Lymphatic System 🌿

It’s one of those systems we don’t often think about, yet it plays such an important role in how we feel every day. Your lymphatic system helps your body clear out waste, reduce inflammation, and keep your immune system strong — but unlike your blood, it doesn’t have a natural pump to keep things moving.

That’s where regular lymphatic massage really helps. Through slow, gentle movements, it encourages healthy lymph flow, supporting your body’s natural detox process. Over time, this can help with:
✨ Reducing water retention and bloating
✨ Supporting your immune function
✨ Improving skin clarity and tone
✨ Helping recovery after illness, surgery or stress
✨ Boosting overall energy and wellbeing

It’s not just a one-off treatment — regular sessions help your body stay balanced, calm, and working as it should. It’s a simple yet powerful way to support your health from the inside out.

LymphaticMassage

02/11/2025

Your lymphatic system works quietly in the background every day — supporting detoxification, reducing inflammation, and keeping your immune system balanced.

But stress, poor sleep, hormonal shifts, or even simple daily tension can slow it down. That’s where lymphatic massage steps in.

A gentle, rhythmic technique that encourages the natural flow of lymph — helping to:
🌿 Reduce fluid retention and puffiness
🌿 Ease inflammation
🌿 Support immunity and healing
🌿 Leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply restored

Your body is designed to heal itself — sometimes it just needs a little help getting started.

📍 The Wellness Retreat, Carlisle
💆‍♀️ Book your Lymphatic Massage and give your system the reset it deserves.

LymphaticMassage

09/10/2025

Introducing……
The Grounding Ritual — 45 minutes of pure calm for tired feet and a busy mind.

Enjoy a soothing foot exfoliation, massage and mask, followed by heated booties to melt away tension, while a scalp massage helps you drift into deep relaxation.
Because when your feet feel good, everything flows better 💫
45 minutes · £50
Available to book now at The Wellness Retreat Carlisle.

06/10/2025

✨ The Ultimate Indulgence Has Had an Upgrade ✨

Your favourite treatment just got even better…
You can now opt for the upgraded version of The Ultimate Indulgence, designed for the ultimate head-to-toe reset.

Your treatment now includes a luxurious foot ritual — complete with a foot exfoliation, hydrating mask, and heated booties to melt away tension and leave your skin silky soft.

🕯️ 90 minutes of total bliss
💷 £120

Because you deserve to be completely indulged.

📍 The Wellness Retreat Carlisle
💫 Book your upgraded experience today

30/09/2025

🍁 you asked for it… so here it is 🍁
two new autumn rituals designed to melt away tension, nourish your body and bring you back into balance this season ✨

treat yourself to your autumn reset ~ click the booking link to secure your ritual today 🌙🍂

14/09/2025

Your massage doesn’t end when you leave the treatment room ✨

Supporting your body afterwards is just as important. Herbs like dandelion, nettle, and ginger gently help the lymphatic system continue its work – flushing away toxins, reducing fluid build-up, and keeping circulation moving.

Think of them as nature’s little helpers, extending the benefits of your massage so you feel lighter, clearer, and restored for longer 💧🌱

15/08/2025

With over 20 years’ experience, oncology massage was something I trained in very early in my career. I was fortunate to receive high-standard training in a luxury spa environment, which gave me a deep appreciation for the power of gentle, tailored touch.

Having an extensive knowledge and understanding of cancer and its treatments, I recognise how the lymphatic system can be compromised — and the importance of adapting care when there has been lymph node removal or other treatment-related changes.

It’s an honour to offer this treatment to those who truly need it, supporting comfort, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing at every stage.

My specialist training includes:
🌿 Made for Life Cancer Care
🌿 Christine Clinton Cancer Care
🌿 Cancer care qualifications with other respected brands

Every session is guided by compassion, understanding, and the belief that everyone deserves time to feel nurtured. ✨

https://christineclinton.com/education/
https://madeforlife.org/cancer-touch-therapy-treatments/

31/07/2025

Celebrating the beautiful Mrs. Grey 🤍

There’s something so special about working in wellness — not just the treatments, but the people. Being surrounded by women who lift each other up, who truly care, and who radiate kindness is everything.

What a joy to be part of this magical day with the gorgeous Skin Genie girls. A beautiful reminder that connection, joy, and shared purpose are the real foundations of wellbeing — in work, in life, and in love ✨

26/07/2025

Just Launched 💆‍♀️ ASMR Back, Face & Scalp Massage – 45 mins
Drift into deep calm with our newest sensory-based treatment, designed to soothe your body, quiet your mind, and melt away tension.

This relaxing 45-minute ritual focuses on the back, face and scalp – combining light touch, rhythmical movements and calming techniques to trigger your body’s natural ASMR response. Think tingles, tranquility, and total switch-off. ✨

Perfect if you’re feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or craving a sensory reset.

This is more than just a massage – it’s a full nervous system exhale.

Now available to book at The Wellness Retreat 💚

25/07/2025

✨ 10 Years Married Today ✨

Today I’m celebrating 10 beautiful years of marriage to my best friend, biggest supporter and all-round incredible human 💛

Life has thrown its challenges our way, but together we’ve grown stronger, more grounded, and even more grateful.

Our journey has been full of love, laughter, healing, and deep connection — all the things I value in my personal life and bring into my work at The Wellness Retreat every day.

Here’s to a decade of memories… and a future filled with intention, joy and wellness 💫

24/07/2025

Menopause is not a moment—it’s a transition.
At The Wellness Retreat, we believe this chapter deserves the same care and attention as any other stage in a woman’s life.

Our specialist Menopause Massage Treatments are designed to support the physical and emotional changes that come with perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.

✨ Why we offer this:
Menopause can impact sleep, increase anxiety, create muscular tension, trigger joint pain and leave women feeling disconnected from their own bodies. Massage is one of the most effective ways to support the nervous system, balance hormones naturally, and provide deep rest.

🌿 This isn’t just about relaxation—it’s about reclaiming comfort, improving circulation and lymphatic flow, and giving your body what it needs to move forward with ease.

Whether you’re navigating symptoms now or preparing for what’s ahead, our menopause massage sessions are here to support your journey—one treatment at a time.

📍Available in-clinic. Book via the link in bio or send me a message to find the right session for you.

16/07/2025

This is a game changer.
PEMF Therapy and Red Light have been life-changing for me.

As someone living with Crohn’s disease, managing inflammation is a daily priority — and this is my go-to treatment to calm the body, support healing, and feel more balanced from the inside out.

It helps me stay grounded, energised, and connected to my health. My number one for reducing inflammation and honouring my body 💫

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The Skin Genie, Houghton Hall, Houghton
Carlisle
CA64JB

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447590079366

Website

https://thewellnessretreat.book.app/

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