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You’re not failing at self-care.You’re just carrying more than most people see. So many women tell us they know they nee...
01/01/2026

You’re not failing at self-care.
You’re just carrying more than most people see.

So many women tell us they know they need rest, but guilt, responsibility and stress keep pushing it down the list.

Change doesn’t start with doing more.

It starts with small, intentional choices:
✨ booking time before burnout
✨ letting go of the need to earn rest
✨ choosing support instead of pushing through

Stress doesn’t live only in your mind it settles into your body, your muscles, your sleep and your energy.

Massage isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about helping your body soften, your nervous system settle,
and reminding you what calm actually feels like.

If this resonated, save it for the days you forget.

And when you’re ready to put yourself back on the list, we’re here.

A Gentle New Year Reflection As we step into 2026, I want to offer something a little different…Not a list of goals.Not ...
31/12/2025

A Gentle New Year Reflection

As we step into 2026, I want to offer something a little different…
Not a list of goals.
Not pressure to reinvent yourself.
Not reminders of what you “should” have achieved by now.
Instead - a moment of peace.
A reminder that who you are right now is enough. You’ve already achieved so much in 2025, some big, some small, many unseen.

Quiet acts of strength.
Tiny moments of growth.

Days where simply getting through was an achievement in itself.
The world can be tough, demanding, and noisy.

So as 2026 begins, my wish for you is this:
✨ Be at peace with where you are.
✨ Recognise your worth, your value, your softness, your strength.
✨ Spend your time, your most precious currency, with the people who bring out the best in you.
✨ Choose the moments that make your heart feel full, not your calendar feel crowded.

No pressure.
No comparison.

Just a gentle step into a new year that feels right for you.

Laura xx

You might think Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is just another massage or a luxury treat… but there’s real physiology b...
28/12/2025

You might think Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is just another massage or a luxury treat… but there’s real physiology behind it.

Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic strokes to encourage the flow of lymph fluid, helping your body naturally remove excess fluid and waste, ease inflammation, and support your immune system, all without heavy pressure.

Here’s why it actually works, especially when you slow down and let your body respond:
đź’› Reduce swelling, fluid retention & bloating, by moving stagnant lymph fluid and helping excess fluid return to circulation.

💛 Lower stress hormones & boost feel‑good hormones, MLD can reduce cortisol (your stress hormone) and stimulate endorphin release, which helps your nervous system calm down and your mood lift.

💛 Support immune function & detoxification, your lymphatic system is part of your body’s natural waste‑removal and defense network. Better flow means more efficient toxin handling and immune support.

đź’› Improve circulation & skin clarity, better lymph flow can reduce puffiness, improve complexion, and leave you feeling physically lighter.

MLD isn’t magic, it works best when you slow down, listen to your body and make it a regular reset. Ignoring tension, bloating, fatigue or fluid retention means your lymph system stays sluggish… and you stay heavy, achy, and worn out.

At Essentially Blended in Market Harborough, we guide you through this gentle reset so you feel calmer, lighter, and more like yourself again, physically and emotionally.

💛 Save this for the days your body feels heavy, bloated or stressed, it’s trying to tell you something.

✨ Wishing You a Gentle Christmas & a Peaceful New Year ✨As we step into the festive season, I’m mindful that Christmas d...
25/12/2025

✨ Wishing You a Gentle Christmas & a Peaceful New Year ✨

As we step into the festive season, I’m mindful that Christmas doesn’t feel the same for everyone.
For some of you, this may be the first Christmas without someone you love, someone deeply missed.
For others, this year has brought curveballs, difficult news, unexpected challenges, or moments that have left you feeling lost and overwhelmed.

Christmas means so many different things to different people… and however it feels for you this year is completely valid.

Please take a moment to acknowledge how strong you are.
Even if you’re taking things day by day, you are doing your best, and that is enough. Be gentle with yourself.

Appreciate the resilience you’ve shown, the storms you’ve weathered, and the quiet ways you’ve kept going.

With all our love this Christmas,
Laura, Issy & Millie - Essentially Blended xx

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄Our last working day before the holidays will be Monday 23rd December, and we’ll be back on S...
22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

Our last working day before the holidays will be Monday 23rd December, and we’ll be back on Saturday 3rd January. During this time, emails and messages will be responded to more slowly as we take some time to enjoy quality moments with our family and friends.

The best way to get in touch is via email: laura@essentiallyblended.co.uk We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Feeling bloated, heavy, or completely drained?Mum life is relentless - school runs, homework, appointments, the food sho...
18/12/2025

Feeling bloated, heavy, or completely drained?

Mum life is relentless - school runs, homework, appointments, the food shop, cooking, cleaning… and somehow your body is expected to keep up. But that tired, sluggish feeling isn’t just in your head - it could be your lymphatic system struggling to flow.
Your lymph moves 2–3 litres of fluid every day, clearing waste, supporting your immune system, and keeping tissues healthy.

But unlike blood, it has no pump of its own, it relies on movement, breath, and gentle support to flow freely.

When it slows down, you feel it: bloating, tension, fatigue, and heaviness.✨ That’s where manual lymphatic drainage at Essentially Blended in Market Harborough can help.
A gentle session encourages your body’s natural rivers to flow again, leaving you feeling lighter, calmer, and restored.

🌿 Your body carries so much — give it a moment to breathe

Think of your lymphatic system as a network of rivers flowing through your body. Lymph nodes are filtering stations; org...
16/12/2025

Think of your lymphatic system as a network of rivers flowing through your body.
Lymph nodes are filtering stations; organs like the thymus and spleen are command centres for your immune system.

Tonsils (throat): Trap germs - the checkpoints at the start of your lymph rivers.
Cervical Nodes (neck): Drain head and face - like a collection basin monitoring infections.
Thymus (behind breastbone): Trains T-cells, your immune “soldiers.”
Axillary Nodes (armpits): Drain arms and chest; little streams join the main river here.
Spleen (upper left abdomen): Filters blood, traps old cells, stores immune cells.
Inguinal Nodes (groin): Drain legs and lower trunk - a downstream checkpoint.
Popliteal Nodes (behind knees): Drain lower legs and feet before joining the groin nodes.

✨ Curious how manual lymphatic drainage at Essentially Blended in Market Harborough could help your lymph rivers flow freely?

Give your lymph nodes some love, feel lighter, calmer, and more energised.

That tight knot between your shoulders…That dull ache in your lower back…The jaw clenching you don’t even notice until t...
14/12/2025

That tight knot between your shoulders…
That dull ache in your lower back…
The jaw clenching you don’t even notice until the end of the day…It’s your body’s way of saying: I’ve been holding it all for too long.

You’re always moving, planning, solving, and caring, and your body feels it first.

Massage helps your body release these tension spots, calm your nervous system, and restore balance. Even 45 minutes can reduce stress hormones, ease tight muscles, and leave you feeling lighter, calmer, and more like yourself. Notice where you hold stress today.

Your body deserves a break. Your mind deserves relief.

đź’› Book a moment for yourself, even a short pause can make a big difference.

We’re Hiring! Massage Therapist at Essentially BlendedAre you a passionate, skilled therapist looking for a beautiful, c...
12/12/2025

We’re Hiring!

Massage Therapist at Essentially Blended

Are you a passionate, skilled therapist looking for a beautiful, calming place to work? Essentially Blended is growing, and we’re searching for the right person to join our small but dedicated team at Manor Walk Wellness in Market Harborough. As well as being comfortable working on your own and and as a part of a team.

đź“Ť Location: Manor Walk Wellness, Market Harborough
⏳ Hours: 16–20 hours per week (including one evening & some weekend availability)
🎓 Essential Requirements:
• Level 3 Beauty or Level 3 Massage Therapy qualification
• Industry experience

We know we can’t grow without the right people. That’s why we’re looking for someone who:

✨ Has a genuine passion for massage
✨ Loves helping people feel better—physically, emotionally, and holistically
✨ Shares our dedication to learning and developing new skills, including the opportunity to be trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
✨ Truly cares about delivering an exceptional customer experience and journey

At Essentially Blended, you’ll be part of a supportive, relaxed environment where learning is encouraged. We provide ongoing training—including support with anatomy and physiology, shadowing, and opportunities to attend additional courses to broaden your skills and confidence.

Even though we’re a small team, you’ll feel valued, guided, and supported as you grow.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, we’d love to hear from you!

đź“© To apply or find out more, email us at Laura@essentiallyblended.co.uk
đź”— Visit | www.essentiallyblended.co.uk

We’re Hiring! Massage Therapist at Essentially BlendedAre you a passionate, skilled therapist looking for a beautiful, c...
12/12/2025

We’re Hiring!

Massage Therapist at Essentially Blended

Are you a passionate, skilled therapist looking for a beautiful, calming place to work?

Essentially Blended is growing, and we’re searching for the right person to join our small but dedicated team at Manor Walk Wellness in Market Harborough. You need to be comfortable working on your own and as apart of a team.

đź“Ť Location: Manor Walk Wellness, Market Harborough
⏳ Hours: 16–20 hours per week (including one evening & weekend availability)
🎓 Essential Requirements:
• Level 3 Beauty or Level 3 Massage Therapy qualification
• Industry experience

We know we can’t grow without the right people. That’s why we’re looking for someone who:

✨ Has a genuine passion for massage
✨ Loves helping people feel better - physically, emotionally, and holistically
✨ Shares our dedication to learning and developing new skills, including the opportunity to be trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
✨ Truly cares about delivering an exceptional customer experience and journey

At Essentially Blended, you’ll be part of a supportive, relaxed environment where learning is encouraged. We provide ongoing training—including support with anatomy and physiology, shadowing, and opportunities to attend additional courses to broaden your skills and confidence.

Even though we’re a small team, you’ll feel valued, guided, and supported as you grow.

If this sounds like the perfect fit, we’d love to hear from you!

đź“© To apply or find out more, email me at Laura@essentiallyblended.co.uk
đź”— Visit | www.essentiallyblended.co.uk

Did you know your lymphatic system is constantly hard at work, even when you’re resting? Under typical resting condition...
11/12/2025

Did you know your lymphatic system is constantly hard at work, even when you’re resting?

Under typical resting conditions, the lymphatic system returns around 2–3L of fluid per day to the bloodstream. This figure reflects basal or “quiet-body” lymph flow, not peak flow under activity or other stimulation.

This fluid return helps:
* Clear waste from tissues
* Transport and support immune cells
* Help regulate inflammation and fluid balance

So when we support healthy lymph flow, through gentle movement, posture, hydration, or lymphatic-drainage techniques, we’re helping one of the body’s quiet but vital “housekeeping & defense ” systems.

Ready to give your lymphatic system some love?
Our gentle lymphatic drainage massage can help encourage natural flow, leaving your body feeling lighter, calmer, and nurtured.

References
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10238785/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Address

Manor Walk Wellness 14-16 Manor Walk
Market Harborough
LE169BP

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+447514074640

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