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Surreal Holistic Therapy While bodywork includes massage techniques, my approach is holistic and integrative My name is Jenny and I am the founder of Surreal Holistic Therapy.

I am a certified Bodywork Therapist, which means that my scope of practice is not only to treat your physical body but also your emotional and energetic bodies too! . I chose the name " Surreal " because it means, total relaxation and dream-like state, I like to think the treatments I offer apart from Sports and Deep Tissue therapy allows this to happen! I enjoy what I do because the first point of contact extends so much further than just the physical wellness. I get to help people feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually. There are very few jobs out there that allow you to do this, and massage therapy is one of them. People come to me from all walks of life with different types of issues. Some people have been extremely stressed with work, family life, or are recovering from surgery. Whatever it is, I get to help them through it and put them on the path to a successful recovery. Healing through alternative therapies isn't a quick fix, but if followed consistently and in conjunction with a good healthy diet and exercise program, you'll experience long-lasting results. Massage is one of the oldest forms of medicine according to Hippocrates of Cos (460 to 375 BC) and used as a healing tool, to treat the whole person's physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the body to achieve optimal wellness in Ancient Africa, China and India. On my travels to Africa and Far East Asia, I was amazed at how many people including families young and old, would book in for a massage instead of visiting their General Practitioners. I was so impressed that, through extensive research, I enrolled on an Aromatherapy Balinese massage course at Bali Bisa the International Spa Academy in Bali, which was truly amazing as I learned more about ancient massage rituals and techniques. The Balinese (Eastern) massage is a form of deep tissue massage designed to work almost every muscle in the body. Originating on the island of Bali, this massage involves a combination of techniques, including, acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy into one session. Often used for relaxation, this type of massage also helps to loosen muscles and ease the pain. VTCT
• Swedish Massage
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Sports Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Relaxation Massage
• Remedial Massage
• Hot Stone therapy
• Indian Head Massage

• (Dip) Balinese, Aromatherapy Therapist
• (Dip) Holistic facial
• (Dip) Manicure and Pedicure
• (Dip) Acupressure Facial

Perfect for midlife women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. It includes theory, hands-on guidance and tak...
01/03/2026

Perfect for midlife women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. It includes theory, hands-on guidance and take-home tips!
To coincide with the spring equinox to celebrate, renewal and change, join your host Jennifer at our Aromatherapy for Menopause Oil Blending Workshop. Which is perfect for midlife women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. It includes theory, hands-on guidance, take-home tips, and a chance to experience essential oils in person. It is designed to help women explore natural methods for easing symptoms, restoring balance, and enhancing well-being.
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Benefits of Rotator Cuff MassageMassage therapy offers many benefits for rotator cuff injuries, such as pain relief, to...
01/03/2026

Benefits of Rotator Cuff Massage
Massage therapy offers many benefits for rotator cuff injuries, such as
pain relief, to muscle tension and trigger points to easing discomfort. Enhances blood flow by delivering oxygen and nutrients to aid healing. Massage therapy also reduces inflammation, by promoting lymphatic drainage to reduce the buildup of inflammatory substances and waste An increased range of Motion which helps to improve flexibility and restore a normal range of motion by breaking down scar tissue and adhesions, to relaxes tight and tense muscles, reducing tension and promoting relaxation. These benefits make massage therapy a valuable part of a rotator cuff injury treatment plan, helping to alleviate pain, promote healing, and restore function.
£50 -55minutes
To book and appoinment just call

23/02/2026

🌿 Not All Lymph Tools Do The Same Thing 👀💧

And this is WHY some work for you… and others don’t.

One of the biggest misunderstandings I see?

People think all lymph tools do the same job.

Dry brushing 🧡
Rebounding 💛
Vibration 💙
Castor oil packs 💜
Breathing 🩷

They are NOT interchangeable.

Each one stimulates a different layer of your lymphatic system.

And if you understand this?
You stop guessing.
You start working strategically. 🧠✨

🧡 1️⃣ Dry Brushing

🌿 Surface Lymph Activation

What it stimulates:
✔ Superficial lymph capillaries (just under the skin)
✔ Skin receptors
✔ Microcirculation

What it does:
✨ Gently stretches the skin
✨ Opens initial lymphatic valves
✨ Encourages superficial fluid uptake

Best for:
• Morning puffiness
• Mild cellulite
• Sluggish skin
• Gentle daily stimulation

What it does NOT do:
❌ It does not move deep abdominal congestion
❌ It does not stimulate organ drainage

Think of it as:
🌊 Skimming the surface of the river.

💛 2️⃣ Rebounder

🌿 Hydraulic Lymph Pump

What it stimulates:
✔ Whole-body lymph flow
✔ Thoracic duct (your main drainage highway)
✔ Gravity-assisted return

What it does:
⬆️⬇️ Alternating pressure forces
💧 Creates a pumping gradient
🚀 Moves lymph upward against gravity

Best for:
• Sedentary lifestyles
• Hormonal water retention
• Full body stagnation

Important note:
If your central drainage is blocked, pushing peripherally can overwhelm you.

This is a POWER tool. ⚡

💙 3️⃣ Vibration Plate

🌿 Muscle-Driven Lymph Movement

What it stimulates:
✔ Muscle pump mechanism
✔ Deep collecting vessels
✔ Interstitial fluid shift

What it does:
💥 Rapid micro muscle contractions
💧 Pushes fluid through deeper channels
🦵 Especially effective for lower limbs

Different from rebounder:
Rebounder = gravity driven
Vibration = muscle driven

Best for:
• Heavy legs
• Lower limb swelling
• Post sedentary stiffness

Not ideal in highly inflamed states.

💜 4️⃣ Castor Oil Packs

🌿 Visceral & Liver Support

What it stimulates:
✔ Abdominal lymphatics
✔ Liver drainage pathways
✔ Digestive circulation

What it does:
🔥 Gentle warmth increases blood flow
🌿 Ricinoleic acid supports circulation
💧 Encourages internal fluid movement

Best for:
• Bloating
• Hormonal sluggishness
• Liver congestion patterns
• Constipation tendencies

This one works from the inside.

Very different mechanism to brushing or bouncing.

🩷 5️⃣ Breathwork (The Most Underrated Tool)

What it stimulates:
✔ Diaphragm
✔ Thoracic duct
✔ Cisterna chyli (deep abdominal lymph reservoir)

What it does:
🫁 Diaphragm drops
💧 Pressure changes inside the abdomen
🚿 Lymph gets pumped upward naturally

This is your internal engine.

Without proper breathing?
None of the other tools work optimally.

Especially important for:
• Anxiety
• Thyroid imbalance
• Adrenal stress
• Chronic inflammation

🌿 So What’s The Real Question?

It’s not:

“Which tool is best?” 🤔

It’s:

✨ Which layer of my lymphatic system needs support?

Surface?
Deep muscle?
Hydraulic movement?
Visceral drainage?
Central duct stimulation?

That is practitioner thinking. 🧠💚

🌿 Important Reminder

More is not always better.

The lymphatic system moves at a slow, rhythmic pace.
If you overstimulate without proper drainage pathways open, you can feel:

• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Increased inflammation

Always think:

👉 Clear centrally before pushing peripherally.

You don’t need every tool.
You need the right tool for the right reason.

And that’s where wisdom meets healing. 🌿✨

⚠️ Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

Massage Therapy, The Eaerliets Forms of Medicine!I work with people on a consistent basis who endure both acute and chro...
18/02/2026

Massage Therapy, The Eaerliets Forms of Medicine!
I work with people on a consistent basis who endure both acute and chronic pain. Most of these people are desperate for relief. As a body work therapist, I can honestly say that I love being a part of their healing progress and seeing their pain decrease naturally though massage therapy. Massage the earliest forms of medicine, according to the Greek Doctor of Medicine Hippocrates,(460 BCE - 37) he also included, the practice of massage as a therapeutic modality. Hippocrates, known as the "Father of Medicine," emphasized the importance of massage in maintaining or acquiring health. He categorized massage into various types with distinct goals, such as sports massage, to keep athletes in top condition, and to cure a broad range of ailments. Hippocrates also expanded on the practice of massage, specifying that it should be given with strokes mainly towards the heart, stimulating the heart and circulatory system, and aiding in transporting waste products out of the body. For example, vigorous massage constricts and firms up the body. Gentle massage relaxes the body.Much massage thins and lightens the body. Moderate massage thickens the body, and increases the flesh.The body and its muscles react similarly in kind to vigorous massage by firming up and increasing their tone. Laxness and atony are low energy states; vigorous massage stimulates, putting a lot of heat and energy back into the organism. Vigorous friction and massage are also great ways to warm up a body that is too cold. The body and its muscles also react similarly in kind to gentle massage by loosening up and letting go of pent up stress and tension. This dispersal of energy leads to a cooling or sedating effect. For further information about Hippocrates beliefs on massage and medicine.
Reference
Greek Medicine. Osbourne, D(2007)cited in Greek Medicine: MASSAGE AND BODYWORKHippocrates.(2026) cited in Hippocrates - Wikipedia Father of Medicine. Found in Remote Egyptian Monastery" Gibbons, S. (2017). Cited in https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/hippocrates-manuscript-sinai-palimpsests-st-catherines-monastery-spd

£5 of first treatment! Book in for a Hot Stone Therapy, to stimulate your wellness, and warm away aches, pains and the...
17/02/2026

£5 of first treatment!
Book in for a Hot Stone Therapy, to stimulate your wellness, and warm away aches, pains and the winter blues , for furter enquiries and to book an appoinment, contact Jenny //www.surrealholistictherapy.com/ or text/phone 07758754317
£55 -55 mins £5 off so £50

February is often called the month of love, but real self-love starts with how you take care of yourself.In the middle o...
11/02/2026

February is often called the month of love, but real self-love starts with how you take care of yourself.

In the middle of busy schedules, work pressure, and daily responsibilities, it’s easy to put your own wellbeing last, where tension builds up, stress lingers. and your body gets tired , which is a sign to pause!

You are cordially invited to our calm, comfortable and relaxing therapy room to experience a professional and bespoke treatment of your choice, for a stress reduction, or simply to sooth your knots and tension away.

Regular self-care isn’t just an indulgence, it’s maintenance for a healthier, calmer and a more balanced mind, body and soul .

This February, invest in yourself. Prioritise your wellbeing.

For further enquiries and to book an appointment
contact Jenny @ surrealholistictherapy.com 0775875431

08/02/2026

Essay 3: Estrogen is a vascular and thermoregulation hormone (shortened) Menopause is often described in terms of heat. Yet what is really changing is not temperature. It is regulation. Estrogen participates in the quiet governance of vascular smooth muscle and the hypothalamic centres that decide w...

07/02/2026

Your skin is more than a cosmetic surface — it’s a living biological clock. A growing body of research shows that visible changes in skin structure and function reflect underlying aging biology and can correlate with systemic aging processes and outcomes. 🔬 What science tells us: 📌 Senesce...

06/02/2026

HAND REFLEXOLOGY FOR PAIN RELIEF✋

✋ Feeling tense? Many people use hand reflexology as a calming self-care tool to ease discomfort.

📍 Areas shown in the chart:
🧠 Headache/Migraine
🦴 Cervical (neck) pain
💪 Trap / shoulder pain
🧍 Mid back pain
🧱 Lumbar pain
🦵 Knee pain
🦶 Ankle pain
🦴 Hip joint pain
🧍‍♂️ SI joint pain
🪑 Coccyx pain
🤕 Wrist & elbow pain

🧘 How to try it:
👍 Press the spot gently with your thumb for 20–30 sec
🔁 Repeat 2–3 times
🌬️ Breathe slowly while pressing

05/02/2026

The Holistic Psychologist

Address

Magnolia Therapy Centre, 354, Mansfeild Road, Mapprly Park, Nottingham NG5 2EF

NG56JN

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+447758754317

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Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am VTCT qualified in complementary therapy obtained at the Birmingham Beauty Academy, with several years experience. The treatments I provide are Swedish, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Relaxation Remedial, Hot Stone therapy, Balinese massage, Holistic facials, manicure/pedicures and waxing Most of my treatments are inspired through years of extensive research on the benefits of massage therapy and my travels to Africa and Far East Asia, where massage therapy is used as a healing tool, to treat the whole person's physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the body to achieve optimal wellness. While in Indonesia, I enrolled on an Aromatherapy Balinese massage course at the International Spa Academy in Bali, which was truly amazing as I learned about ancient massage rituals and techniques The Balinese( Eastern) massage is a form of deep tissue massage designed to work almost every muscle in the body. Originating on the island of Bali, this massage involves a combination of techniques, including, acupressure, reflexology and aromatherapy into one session. Often used for relaxation, this type of massage also helps to loosen muscles and ease the pain. All of the product I use is organic and eco-friendly with the additional essential oil tailored to meet your individual needs. My aim is to treat each client with a holistic approach to well-being and healthy skin, from prescriptive facials to a relaxing invigorating massage, In warm, relaxing and inviting environment where I set realistic aftercare advice from diet, nutrition and exercise with a view of improving your psychological and physical needs. Competitive prices on all treatments VTCT Qualified Public liability insured on all services A member of the Guild of Beauty Therapist Holistic therapies and aromatherapy Holistic Facials Manicure/Pedicure Body scrubs Spa packages