Sanctuary Within

Sanctuary Within Your Guide to Sanctuary

I’m Jo - the founder and holistic therapist behind Sanctuary Within. Sanctuary Within is that space. We are already whole.
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Holistic therapies for mind, body & soul

Massage • Reiki • Crystal & Sound Healing • Yoga • Meditation • Facials • Fertility, Menopause Pregnancy Massage- Hot Stones- Ancestral Healing- Energy Card Reading
A safe, female-only sanctuary - relax & renew. I created this space for women like me, who have felt lost somewhere along the way - women who are tired of pushing through, holding it all together, and putting everyone else first. Women who are ready to reconnect with their inner calm, reclaim their energy, and remember what it feels like to simply be. For years, I watched women around me carry the weight of the world on their shoulders - stress, sadness, exhaustion, and the relentless pressure to do more and be more. I saw how deeply they needed permission to rest, to release, and to feel safe enough to let go. And I knew I wanted to create a space where that permission was freely given. My Approach to Healing

I don’t believe we are broken and we don’t need fixing. Healing isn’t something that’s done to us; it’s something that unfolds naturally when we feel safe, supported, and truly seen. Every session I offer is guided by intuition and grounded in holistic wisdom. I listen to what your body, mind, and spirit are asking for, and tailor each treatment to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re navigating fertility, pregnancy, menopause, grief, stress, or simply needing a quiet moment of peace - this is your sanctuary.

Before the weekend sweeps you up…What are you going to do for you apart from the housework, shopping, organising and tax...
20/02/2026

Before the weekend sweeps you up…

What are you going to do for you apart from the housework, shopping, organising and taxi-driving everyone else?

Something that makes you feel alive inside.
Something that draws in peace.
Something that feels like you chose yourself.

Even if it’s just:

• A slow coffee
• A quiet walk
• An early night
• Or an hour where you’re looked after instead
Invest time in you x

Quick reminder before you scroll…You’re actually quite impressive.The way you show up.The way you keep going.The way you...
19/02/2026

Quick reminder before you scroll…

You’re actually quite impressive.

The way you show up.
The way you keep going.
The way you care.

Don’t downplay how great you are x

Classic Full Body Aromatherapy MassageEver feel like your shoulders are permanently up near your ears?Or your body is te...
18/02/2026

Classic Full Body Aromatherapy Massage

Ever feel like your shoulders are permanently up near your ears?

Or your body is technically functioning…but absolutely exhausted underneath?

This 60-minute full body aromatherapy massage is designed to help your whole system stand down.

Warm, pre-blended oils.
Slow, therapeutic pressure.
Lymphatic support to reduce fluid retention and heaviness.
Hot stones across the back to melt tension where it hides most.

Back, shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet - all supported.
(No abdomen area included.)

It’s not just relaxation.

It’s:
• Looser muscles
• Calmer breathing
• Clearer head
• Deeper sleep
• A body that feels like yours again

Each session is fully tailored to what you need on the day.

Female-only
60 minutes
£38

https://www.fresha.com/book-now/sanctuary-within-formerly-jogaflows-wellbeing-studio-ou0etok0/all-offer?share=true&pId=465247

OMG… is it hot in here…or am I about to fight my way out of a paper bag? This weekend has been full of the absolute joys...
17/02/2026

OMG… is it hot in here…or am I about to fight my way out of a paper bag?
This weekend has been full of the absolute joys of:

• Mood swings
• Night sweats
• Brain fog
• Forgetting why I walked into the room, getting half way down the stairs, remembering then going back up and forgetting haha!

Menopause isn’t weakness.
It isn’t us “losing it”.
It’s our nervous system recalibrating in real time.

And when your nervous system is on high alert, everything feels louder - emotions, heat, exhaustion.

Sending love to all you who are in the middle of it! xx

Busy reading The Ancient Truth and I’m genuinely loving it.It’s such a powerful blend of neuroscience, conscious awarene...
16/02/2026

Busy reading The Ancient Truth and I’m genuinely loving it.

It’s such a powerful blend of neuroscience, conscious awareness and practical mindset work - the kind of book that makes you stop and really think about the patterns you’ve been running on autopilot.

And I have to say, the author, Deborah Anne Boyd, is not only incredibly talented but also a valued friend. It makes it even more special reading something created with such depth, experience and heart.

If you’re interested in rewiring limiting beliefs and understanding how your thoughts shape your reality, it’s definitely worth exploring.
I’ll share more reflections once finished.

Available on Amazon x

Some days you don’t realise how heavy you’ve been carrying things - until the weight lifts.A recent client shared this:“...
16/02/2026

Some days you don’t realise how heavy you’ve been carrying things - until the weight lifts.

A recent client shared this:

“I went in to see Jo weary from a physically hard week and recovering from a nasty cold, and came out practically skipping. Thanks Jo, I really needed that!”

This is why I do what I do.

Not to fix you.
Not to transform your life overnight.

But to help your body remember what lightness feels like.

When your system softens, your mood lifts naturally.
Energy returns.
Shoulders drop.
Breathing deepens.

And sometimes… you leave practically skipping.

If you’ve had a heavy week, this is your sign.
https://www.fresha.com/book-now/sanctuary-within-formerly-jogaflows-wellbeing-studio-ou0etok0/all-offer?share=true&pId=465247

In life everything happens for a reason. Through the highs and the lows The people who stay and the ones who go. None of...
13/02/2026

In life everything happens for a reason.

Through the highs and the lows

The people who stay and the ones who go. None of it is random.

Every moment carries a lesson.

Every lesson is guiding you closer to your purpose.

So when life feels heavy -pause, breathe, and remember: you are always being guided.

What’s one lesson that’s guiding you right now?
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“What does it actually mean when we say your nervous system is on high alert?”When your nervous system is on high alert,...
12/02/2026

“What does it actually mean when we say your nervous system is on high alert?”
When your nervous system is on high alert, it’s not a mindset issue.
It’s your body doing its job - a little too well.

High alert looks like:
• feeling wired but exhausted
• shallow breathing or tight chest
• overthinking, looping thoughts
• poor sleep, waking early
• being easily startled or tearful
• tension that never fully leaves

Your body believes it needs to stay ready.
For danger. For pressure. For the next thing.

This often happens after long-term stress, hormonal changes, emotional upheaval, or years of “just getting on with it”.

And here’s the important part:
You don’t talk your way out of this.

The nervous system calms through felt safety - touch, stillness, rhythm, warmth, grounding.

That’s why my work focuses on helping the body stand down, not pushing the mind to cope harder.

“Feel like you’re pushing against a brick wall every day?”Feel like no matter how much effort you put in, nothing shifts...
11/02/2026

“Feel like you’re pushing against a brick wall every day?”
Feel like no matter how much effort you put in, nothing shifts?

Like you’re pushing… bracing… holding yourself up and still hitting the same wall.

This is what life feels like when your nervous system is overloaded.
Not lazy.
Not weak.
Not failing.

Just overwhelmed.

When you live in constant stress, your body stays in survival mode.
And no amount of “positive thinking” fixes that.

At Sanctuary Within, I work gently with the body to help you stop pushing and start softening - so things can actually move again.

You don’t need to fight your way through this.
Check out the range of treatments at - https://www.fresha.com/book-now/sanctuary-within-formerly-jogaflows-wellbeing-studio-ou0etok0/all-offer?share=true&pId=465247

I don’t talk about menopause as a theory.I talk about it because I’m living it. Sometimes feeling I no longer truly know...
10/02/2026

I don’t talk about menopause as a theory.
I talk about it because I’m living it. Sometimes feeling I no longer truly know who I am!

The anxiety.
The exhaustion.
The body changes that don’t respond to “just try harder”.

Menopause has been one of the biggest teachers of my life slowing me down, forcing me to listen, and reshaping how I care for myself and other women.

This is why my work has shifted.
Why my treatments are gentler.
Why nervous system support, rest, and regulation matter so much.

If you’re peri- or menopausal and feel like your body has changed the rules without telling you - you’re not broken.

You’re adapting.

A gentle note on contact & booking timesTo keep Sanctuary Within a calm, supportive space, all messages and bookings mov...
09/02/2026

A gentle note on contact & booking times

To keep Sanctuary Within a calm, supportive space, all messages and bookings moving forward will be responded to Monday–Friday between 8.00am and 6.30pm.

This means I’m not able to book appointments or respond to messages later in the evening.

Holding these boundaries allows me to be fully present, grounded, and available to support in working hours.

Thank you so much for your understanding and respect

Monday doesn’t need fixing. Your nervous system does....If you’ve started the week already tight in the chest, restless,...
09/02/2026

Monday doesn’t need fixing. Your nervous system does....

If you’ve started the week already tight in the chest, restless, or exhausted before you’ve even done anything - this is your sign to pause.

At Sanctuary Within, I work gently with the body and nervous system to help you shift out of survival mode and back into calm, grounded presence.

Massage
Reiki
Restorative treatments designed for stressed women

You don’t need to explain yourself.
You just need space to exhale.

https://www.fresha.com/book-now/sanctuary-within-formerly-jogaflows-wellbeing-studio-ou0etok0/all-offer?share=true&pId=465247

Address

81 Leander Avenue (based Within Blitz Beauty)
Choppington
NE625BG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm

Website

https://www.fresha.com/book-now/sanctuary-within-formerly-jogaflows-wellbeing-studio-o

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