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Sami Hope
Holistic therapist based in Ilfracombe
Women's Wellness

27/11/2025

We're Back!! ✨️🎁🎄

Myself and the beautiful have teamed up again this year, to bring you the perfect Wellness Christmas present!

Treat your loved one to a 1 hour Indian head massage with energy healing and 2 yoga classes, all for only £65!
It's the ultimate gift and thoughtful present for anyone who wants relaxation and to enhance their health and wellbeing 🎁✨️

All wrapped up in a festive envelope, they will receive individual gift vouchers, so they can book in at their own convenience 🥰

Please note:

✨️ The massage will be from my treatment room in Ilfracombe and will be redeemable from February 2026
✨️ Yoga classes are redeemable from January 2026 and will be Mondays at 9am from Solanda studio (Ilfracombe highstreet) or Fridays at 9.30am from Berrynarbor Hall. The voucher could also be used as £20 towards an event with Lorna or Tarot reading.
✨️ Both gift vouchers will be valid for 6 months from their start dates.

Any questions, just ask myself or Lorna!

Merry Christmas everyone! ✨️🎄 xx

04/10/2025

Get cozy and book in for a self care treatment!
Let me melt your stress and muscle tension away 🥰💚

30/08/2025

🌿 What Happens to Your Body During a Massage? 🌿

When you get a massage, it’s not just about relaxation—it’s a full-body experience! Here’s how therapeutic touch works its magic on your body:

🧠 Neurological Bliss

Massage stimulates receptors in your skin and muscles, triggering the release of oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. These “feel-good” neurotransmitters are associated with pleasure, mood, and emotional regulation.
It lowers the cortisol levels and also releases endorphins, which are our natural painkillers that produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.

✨️ Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve

Gentle touch can activate the vagus nerve, part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and lowers stress responses.

❤️ Calm Cardiovascular System

It reduces heart rate and blood pressure. Parasympathetic activation during massage lowers cardiovascular stress.
It improves circulation and encourages blood flow, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste.

💪 Muscle Relaxation

Massage releases muscle tension, breaks up knots, and enhances flexibility. Plus, it promotes fascia release—helping your body move with more ease.

🧬 Immune Boost

Lower cortisol levels = Less stress = a stronger immune system!
Touch has been shown to increase the activity of natural killer cells and lymphocytes, which support immune function—partly due to reduced stress levels and improved circulation.

💆‍♀️ Mental & Emotional Balance

From reduced anxiety to enhanced body awareness, massage helps you reconnect with your body. Touch grounds us in the present moment, improving body-mind connection while promoting overall well-being. 🌸

So, next time you book a massage, know that it’s more than just pampering—it's a powerful self care tool for healing your body and mind! ✨

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08/07/2025

Is there anyone more in need of relaxation, rest, and nurturing than a new mum!!

I think being a mum is the hardest job in the world, and especially in those first few months is when you are most in need of support and community 💗

I want to make sure that new mums are being looked after, taking time for themselves, resting and recharging so that they can continue to look after their tiny humans!

So, I am offering 10% off any of my treatments if you've had a baby in the last 2 years! Just quote MUM10 when booking!

Feel free to tag any mum friends who you think might benefit from this offer! Gift vouchers are also available 🥰

You are doing a great job 💗

25/06/2025

Today I have practised what I preach!! 🥰💚

I have taken time for myself and had a beautiful massage with the lovely Alex!
Just what I needed after having a busy few weeks and I now feel relaxed, restored, and rebalanced 💕
I can highly recommend Alex for her treatments, yoga and events 💗

I'm so lucky to have some amazing therapist friends to do swaps with ( shout out to the lovey as well!) We look after each other and make sure we are topping ourselves back up!

What are you doing for your self care this week? How are you looking after yourself?

Sending lots of love 💚

08/06/2025

There is a strong stereotype in our Western culture that having a relaxing massage is a huge indulgence and a real treat- only allowed if we get given a gift voucher!

Now I love a spa day as much as the next girl! But this type of marketing means that a lot of us are missing out on a therapy that has soooo many physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits.

I often see that because of this mindset, clients can have feelings of guilt when coming for a treatment. Especially as women, we are so focused on looking after everyone else that we struggle to put ourselves first.
....well, I'm calling BS!!

Massage has been used in Eastern cultures for thousands of years and is part of their everyday life. They understand the benefits it can bring to the body and mind and about the healing power of touch.

I want to change how we view massage and start seeing it as an amazing and integral part of our self care! - no shame here sister!!

You can't help those you love if you are burnt out and struggling.

✨️ So take that time for yourself to fill your cup back up!

✨️ Enjoy just lying down on a warm and cosy bed, with nothing to do for an hour or 90 minutes!

✨️ Have any tension gently released from your muscles

✨️ Slow your breath, calm the mind, and lower your stress levels.

✨️ Float into that space of pure relaxation.

✨️ And have someone take care of you for a change!

If you book in for regular monthly appointments, it could make a big difference to your mental and physical health.
So send me a message, and let's make a treatment plan that's right for you! 💗

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Ilfracombe

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http://www.hopeholistictherapies.co.uk/

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