Karen Thomas - the bespoke therapist

Karen Thomas - the bespoke therapist I treat with an holistic approach, treating the 'whole' of you rather than 'just where it hurts'!

🌿A Clear Path to Feeling Better: Why Visit Me for Stress Relief🍁Stress lives in your body, but relief is within reach. W...
28/09/2025

🌿A Clear Path to Feeling Better: Why Visit Me for Stress Relief🍁

Stress lives in your body, but relief is within reach. When you combine skilled massage with targeted acupuncture, you can experience easier movement, calmer nerves, better sleep, and a brighter outlook—starting with your first visit.

Over the past days, we’ve talked about how stress shows up in muscle tension, movement, sleep, and recovery. The truth is, you don’t have to live with that daily tightness or fatigue. A focused session that blends massage and acupuncture can help unwind the physical hold stress has on you, restore your range of motion, and quiet the nervous system so you feel more like yourself again.

What you can expect from a visit:
🌟Immediate relief: reduced muscle tension and a sense of lightness after the session
🌟Calmer nervous system: fewer “alarm” sensations and easier wind-down at night
🌟Better movement: smoother range of motion and less stiffness after workouts
🌟Sleep support: easier to fall asleep and stay asleep in the nights following treatment

Why now:
🌻You’ve noticed signs of stress impacting daily life and performance.
🌻You’re ready for a practical, compassionate approach that works with your body’s natural healing processes.
🌻A single session can set you on a gentler path toward feeling more rested, resilient, and in control.

🌟The Gentle Power of Combined Treatments🌟Massage and acupuncture aren’t just treatments—they’re a bridge from tension to...
27/09/2025

🌟The Gentle Power of Combined Treatments🌟

Massage and acupuncture aren’t just treatments—they’re a bridge from tension to ease, helping circulation, sleep, and healing.

Think of stress relief as a bridge between mind and body. A tailored massage releases stubborn knots and improves circulation. Acupuncture helps rebalance energy and calm the nervous system. Together, they can reduce pain, improve sleep, and restore your body’s natural rhythm.

What you may feel:
🙏Post-treatment lightness
🫁Clearer breathing
💤Better sleep quality
🪢Reduced muscle soreness after workouts

🎾How Stress Shows Up in Movement and Performance⛳️For athletes and active people, stress can quietly undermine performan...
26/09/2025

🎾How Stress Shows Up in Movement and Performance⛳️

For athletes and active people, stress can quietly undermine performance. Tighter muscles, slower warm-ups, and lingering fatigue after training are common clues something isn’t right.

Stress can reduce mobility and blunt your warm-up, showing up as:
🔥Tighter hips limiting stride
🔥Shoulders balking at overhead moves
🔥A nagging lower back after runs

Your body is sending a message: something’s off, and it’s worth listening to. Acupuncture and targeted massage can release trigger points, improve fascia glide, and restore smooth flow.

Have you noticed which movements feel “off” after a stressful week?

Book a session to tune your movement patterns with a combined massage + acupuncture approach for smoother, more efficient movement.

https://karenthomas1.as.me

🛎How Stress Affects the Body’s Systems🛎Stress doesn’t just feel overwhelming—it changes how your body works. Your nervou...
25/09/2025

🛎How Stress Affects the Body’s Systems🛎

Stress doesn’t just feel overwhelming—it changes how your body works. Your nervous system can stay switched to “fight-or-flight,” affecting energy, digestion, and recovery.

When stress stays high, your nervous system can stay in a heightened state. Common effects include tightness around the shoulders, a racing heart, and digestive issues after meals. Chronic tension reduces range of motion and slows recovery after training.

🌟What to look for:
*Tight shoulders/neck during or after workouts
*Digestive upset or irregular eating after busy weeks
*Difficulty winding down and sleeping

🔥How I help:
Massage relaxes fascia, reduces muscle guarding, and improves circulation. Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system, balancing energy flow and supporting recovery.

🔥The Real Impact of Stress on Daily Life🔥Stress isn’t just a feeling—it's a signal your body sends through tight muscles...
24/09/2025

🔥The Real Impact of Stress on Daily Life🔥

Stress isn’t just a feeling—it's a signal your body sends through tight muscles, restless sleep, and everyday fatigue. When life moves fast, small tensions can pile up in your neck, shoulders, and back, making simple tasks feel harder.

When you’re stressed, your body often holds on to it in quiet places: 🌟jaw clenching
🌟lower back tightness
🌟or that “stuck” feeling in the shoulders

You might notice headaches, tight hips, or waking up tired even after a full night’s sleep. For active people, stress can steal your focus and impact recovery between workouts.

What to look for in yourself:
*Persistent neck/shoulder tension
*Sleep disruption or restless nights
*Fatigue that lingers after your workouts

If you’re noticing these signs, I can help you unwind both physically and energetically. I combine targeted massage with acupuncture to release tension, improve circulation, and calm your nervous system.

Thank you to those of you who have already taken up the offer 🌟
03/08/2025

Thank you to those of you who have already taken up the offer 🌟

🌟Please share with your Facebook friends 🌟

🎉 Exciting News & Special August Offer! 🎉

To celebrate my move to a brand new venue, I’m offering exclusive discounts throughout August!

✨ 1 Hour Treatment (including Initial Consultation for newbies) for ONLY £60 (Save £8 — usually £68)
✨ 2 x 1 Hour Treatments for ONLY £110 (@£55 each, save £26 — usually £136) *must be used by the same person*

With the summer holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time to prioritise some well-deserved self-care and relaxation. Whether you're looking to unwind after busy days or support your body through active summer adventures, I’ve got you covered! This gives you a chance to see how good your body can feel, at a reduced cost, what's not to like?!

🗓️ Offer valid from August 1st to August 31st only!
💌 Message me directly to receive the booking link and secure your spot.

Thank you all for your support — I can’t wait to welcome you to the new space and help you feel your best! 💖

🌟Please share with your Facebook friends 🌟🎉 Exciting News & Special August Offer! 🎉To celebrate my move to a brand new v...
21/07/2025

🌟Please share with your Facebook friends 🌟

🎉 Exciting News & Special August Offer! 🎉

To celebrate my move to a brand new venue, I’m offering exclusive discounts throughout August!

✨ 1 Hour Treatment (including Initial Consultation for newbies) for ONLY £60 (Save £8 — usually £68)
✨ 2 x 1 Hour Treatments for ONLY £110 (@£55 each, save £26 — usually £136) *must be used by the same person*

With the summer holidays in full swing, it’s the perfect time to prioritise some well-deserved self-care and relaxation. Whether you're looking to unwind after busy days or support your body through active summer adventures, I’ve got you covered! This gives you a chance to see how good your body can feel, at a reduced cost, what's not to like?!

🗓️ Offer valid from August 1st to August 31st only!
💌 Message me directly to receive the booking link and secure your spot.

Thank you all for your support — I can’t wait to welcome you to the new space and help you feel your best! 💖

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