Phoenix Holistic & Complementary Therapy Training

04/03/2026

CPD ……… the elephant in the room
Continuing
Professional
Development

🌷You know you’ve got to do it!

🌷But you’re not sure which course to take

🌷 you’ve not got a ‘niche’ yet

🌷 and you feel overwhelmed by the choice

🌷 you feel cast adrift after qualifying

🌷 you need more business support

🌷 and could do with supplementing your a&p knowledge

We get you! It’s a minefield.

🌿 your location may prove difficult
🌿 travel may be an issue
🌿 it can be quite intimidating meeting new people
🌿 one day courses may not suit your learning style

Phew! What a challenge!

Did I say, ‘we got you!’?

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04/03/2026

Did you know there are up to 200 symptoms of the menopause?

Two of the more obscure being tinnitus and digestive issues.

Declining levels of oestrogen mean we need to treat our physical and emotional bodies differently now.

That may mean a change in how you exercise (oestrogen is anti-inflammatory so the ‘go hard or go home’ attitude doesn’t work anymore).

It also may mean a change in diet if digestion is compromised.

It could also mean your bodywork treatments need to change too. Think ‘less is more’. Deep tissue is possibly just too much now - creating yet more inflammation.

What you need now is vagus nerve regulation and deep relaxation to calm the nervous system.

Well, enter MIAN SHENTI - a bodywork ritual specifically for menopause.

Would you clients benefit from this reset?

https://phoenixhbnt.co.uk/mian-shenti/

02/03/2026

Introducing Mian Shenti…

A bodywork ritual to support menopause comprising:-

🌷Crystal layout
🌷 opening/closing meditations
🌷 vagus nerve regulation
🌷 MLD massage
🌷 meridian stimulation using steel Gua Sha
🌷 body brushing
🌷 soothing effleurage

Be able to offer a prescriptive treatment for this transitional time in your clients’ lives.

Learn Mian Shenti™ — a calming, whole‑person ritual for menopausal clients. Crystal & chakra work, vagus massage, MLD, meridian Gua Sha. Enrol now.

01/03/2026

👣 Can you really read emotions through the feet?
Lunchtime Learning – Foot Reading with Jane Sheehan
🗓 Wednesday 25th March
⏰ 11:30am – 12:00pm

When someone is angry… how do they walk?
When they’re joyful… how does their body move?
When they’re feeling low… what changes?
Every emotion leaves a footprint.
This month, we’re delighted to welcome Jane Sheehan to introduce the fascinating concept of Foot Reading (also known as Solestry) in our 30-minute Lunchtime Learning session.
Foot reading is not psychic.
It’s not mystical guesswork.
It’s the structured analysis of:
👣 Toe characteristics – shape, length, lean and what they reveal about thinking, communication and emotional expression
🦶 Skin & texture – callus, dryness, cracks and what they may symbolise about protection, baggage or obstacles
🌿 Foot shape & arch – grounded, driven, security-seeking?
🌡 Temperature & colour – current energy patterns and imbalances

Over time, emotions influence posture, gait and weight distribution — and the feet quietly record the story.
For reflexologists, massage therapists, holistic practitioners and curious therapists alike, this session will open a completely new observational lens. Imagine deepening consultations, enhancing client understanding and adding another dimension to your therapeutic insight.
And let’s be honest… how many times have you noticed something in a client’s feet and wondered what it meant?
This is your chance to explore it.
Lunchtime Learning – Foot Reading with Jane Sheehan
🗓 Wednesday 25th March
⏰ 11:30am – 12:00pm
Book your place, even if you can’t attend, as all registered therapists will receive the recording
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28/02/2026

Transposing your reflexology foot map onto the face.

It’s not rocket science!
Once you have your grid it’s easy!

And, don’t forget - we can STILL only say the 5 things (benefits) about facial reflexology (unless of course you have rigorous research to substantiate your claims). You don’t want the ASA on your back!





https://phoenixhbnt.co.uk/mian-dui-facial-reflexology-rituals/

27/02/2026

What’s Mian Dui all about?

Well, there’s

🌷 uplifting facial massage ✅
🌷 facial reflexology ✅
🌷 acupuncture face / scalp ✅
🌷 MLD to face / neck ✅
🌷 Crystal Gua Sha ritual ✅

It’s a fabulous facial ritual using the skill of your hands, not lots of products!

You’ll gently double cleanse, restore skin ph using a flower water and then apply a base oil. Jojoba is closest to skin sebum in texture but you will trial lots of different oils to see what feels right for you / your clients from a light coconut oil through to more viscous Vit E (wheatgerm) and almond.

We have experienced that using an essential oil blend for the whole ritual makes you ‘nose blind’ and can be quite overwhelming (even causing a headache), so we keep our blended oil for the last stage - the Gua Sha element. It finishes off the treatment nicely - adding a spa-like quality.

We have one more in-person course running in Essex - limited to 12 places.

Not a reflexologist? No worries - we got you covered too!

Oooh, forgot to say, it’s AoR approved too - 24 cpd points - that’s your whole years worth!

Come see what the vibe is all about!

https://phoenixhbnt.co.uk/mian-dui-facial-reflexology-rituals/

27/02/2026

SLEEP - the healing state

Finalising this months’ topic - let us conclude that long-term sleep disturbances can increase the risk of:-

🌷 cardiovascular disease
🌷 type 2 diabetes
🌷 obesity
🌷 depression
🌷 impaired immunity

Sleep is the foundation on which all other pillars of wellbeing stand. For, without adequate sleep

🌷 hormones will be compromised
🌷 cognitive performance will be compromised
🌷 recovery from injury will be compromised
🌷 immune function will be compromised

So, sleep is when your body gets to work - healing and regulating. IT IS NOT PASSIVE AT ALL!

As Reflexology has been proven to aid sleep let us ‘bang the drum’ for our profession - spreading the word far and wide

26/02/2026

MLD massage today

25/02/2026

✨ Mian Shenti Has Launched… And It Was Truly Special ✨
The feedback?

“It feels sacred.”
“So structured and safe.”
“Exactly what menopause care needs.”
“Different to anything I’ve learned before.”

We will be changing the term massage as it's not really what most people think of as massage - instead, body & mind ritual.

New dates Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Thursday 16th & Friday 17th April 2026
Places limited to 6 - Find out more https://phoenixhbnt.co.uk/mian-shenti/

24/02/2026

💫 From Student to Educator and still part of the Phoenix Family.

Over 15 years ago, Jemma started her beauty therapy training. She trained with us.
She built her skills.
She built her confidence.
She built her business.

And now?
She’s running her own 2-day lash educator course right here at Phoenix.

We honestly couldn’t be prouder.
This is why we do what we do.
We don’t just deliver qualifications.
We don’t just tick assessment boxes.
We don’t just hand out certificates.
We create therapists.
We nurture professionals.
We support business owners.

And sometimes… we get to watch them become educators themselves.
Seeing Jemma now, confidently teaching others, leading her own courses and growing her own brand - it’s exactly what long-term professional development looks like.
And the fact that she has chosen to use Phoenix as the space to teach in?
That’s really special.
It reminds us that education isn’t a moment in time.
It’s a journey.
And we’re honoured to still be part of hers.
Here’s to the next generation of lash artists you’re about to inspire.
If you're interested in training, drop a comment in this post, and we'll send you an information sheet

24/02/2026

SLEEP - the healing state

Your circadian rhythm is controlled by a tiny pair of brain structures called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)

It the master circadian pacemaker and is composed of approximately 10,000 neurons. It regulates your daily (circadian) rhythms of behavior and physiology, including sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and temperature, by processing light-dark input via the retina.

That’s why exposure to light from tech in the evenings can disrupt the sleep cycle. In fact, in a study those with chronic circadian abnormalities were found to be at more risk of cardiac events.

23/02/2026

So, what does ‘self-care’ mean to you? Possibly things like

🌷 eating a healthy, nutritious diet🌷 exercising / gym visit🌷 moisturing skin🌷 having your hair, nails, lashes done🌷 prioritising sleep🌷 keeping hydrated🌷 meditation / mindfulness 🌷 less or no smoking / alcohol

The above list is recurring - you wouldn’t expect to feel good after only one healthy meal, or after one day of not smoking BUT that’s how some people view complementary therapies.
Kinda like a ‘one and done’ approach.

But to lead a truly holistic, healthy lifestyle your treatments need to be recurring and regular - an intrinsic part of your wellbeing regime.

Build the monthly investment into your budget - buy less from a corporate company (make that coffee at home!) and support your local, small business complementary therapist.

Your body will thank you.