Ribble Therapy

Ribble Therapy ✨ Transformative Belief Coach & Massage Therapist. Hi there, I’m Nikki, a sports therapist dedicated to helping active people feel their best every day.

Helping people in midlife ease anxiety + burnout, rebuild self-worth + confidence, and feel calm + on control.
💫 1:1 sessions • Group coaching •
📍 Walton-le-Dale, Preston | 🌍 Online worldwide With years of experience in injury prevention, recovery, and overall health and wellness, I specialise in providing customised treatment plans for people who are always on the go. Whether you’re a busy parent chasing after kids, a professional with a hectic schedules or simply someone who loves to stay active, I believe that everyone deserves to feel their best. That’s why I take a personalised approach to each of my clients, helping them achieve optimal health and performance through a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and education. As a sports therapist, I work with a variety of clients, from weekend warriors to busy professionals. I understand that daily activity can take a toll on the body, which is why I’m here to help you stay in top form, prevent injury, and recover quickly when needed. So if you’re someone who’s always on the move and looking to feel your best, let’s work together to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Whether you’re chasing after kids or chasing after your dreams, I’m here to help you stay active, healthy, and happy! For more information or to discuss your needs call Nikki on 07801 580694 or save time and book online by clicking the Book Now button.

08/12/2025

Ever notice how children don’t overthink the slide?

They don’t stand at the top worrying about getting it right…
They just go.

They let themselves enjoy the moment. They trust the movement.
And their body does the rest.

Somewhere along the way, life teaches us to hesitate.
To hold tension in our shoulders.
To second-guess every step.
To feel like we have to keep everything together all the time.

But healing, true, deep, nervous-system-sigh-of-relief healing, often begins with one tiny shift:

Letting yourself soften. Even for a moment.
Letting the weight drop.
Letting things be easier than your mind believes they should be.

Today, in a random play store in Prague, I remembered something I teach my clients every day:

👉 Your body already knows how to let go.
Your mind just needs permission to follow.

If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted from being ‘the strong one,’ or carrying more than you realise…
This is your gentle nudge that it doesn’t always have to feel heavy.

Sometimes the transformation begins with a single moment of ease. Your version of sliding.

Are you ready for things to feel lighter for you too? 💚 #

If you’ve been craving that sense of ease and emotional breathing space, send me the word SHIFT, and I’ll share how subconscious work helps you release the weight you’ve been carrying for far too long.

05/12/2025

04/12/2025

Ever wondered why burnout hits the people who “hold everything together”?

Because deep underneath, there’s often a belief saying:
✨ “If I stop, everything will fall apart.”
It’s the belief that keeps you pushing.
Keeps you pleasing.
Keeps you running on empty.
Keeps you exhausted even when you’re doing your best.

Burnout isn’t a lack of strength, it’s a lack of emotional safety.
And when you work on the subconscious part of you that’s terrified to slow down…
your whole life starts to feel lighter.

If this feels familiar, support is here when you’re ready 💛

03/12/2025

Your posture isn’t bad… it’s just tired.

And it’s definitely not meant to sit in one “perfect” position all day.
Life asks a lot from our bodies, long hours, screens, stress, rushing, responsibilities… and our posture simply responds to all of it.

When you’re stressed, your shoulders lift.
When you’re overwhelmed, your chest tightens.
When you sit for long periods, your back and hips begin to complain.

None of this means your posture is failing.
It means your body is protecting you the best way it knows how.

And the beautiful thing?
It doesn’t take much to give it relief.

A few gentle movements
A soft breath
Dropping your shoulders
Letting yourself shift position
Giving your body permission to not be perfect

Posture isn’t about holding one shape.
It’s about letting your body move the way it was designed to.

💙 If your body’s been feeling tired lately, booking link is in my bio

✨ Your body isn’t overreacting, it’s overwhelmed.Can I share something I see all the time in sessions?People tell me the...
03/12/2025

✨ Your body isn’t overreacting, it’s overwhelmed.

Can I share something I see all the time in sessions?

People tell me they’re “fine”…
while their body is quietly screaming for help.

Tight chest.
Heavy shoulders.
Brain fog.
Tired before the day even starts.

These aren’t flaws.
They’re signs your nervous system is overwhelmed.
And most of the time, it’s not about today’s stress —
it’s about old emotional patterns that never felt safe to release.

The subconscious will always protect you first.
Even if that means tension, overthinking, shutting down or snapping at people you care about.

The beautiful thing?
When we work with the subconscious directly…
your whole body softens.
And you finally get to feel calm again.

If this feels close to home, my diary is open whenever you’re ready.
You don’t have to keep pushing through 💛

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02/12/2025

We often think of massage as a quick treat or a nice hour to switch off
but your body receives far more than just relaxation.

Here’s what’s really happening underneath the surface:

✨ Your muscles soften and finally stop gripping
✨ Your nervous system calms after weeks (or months) of stress
✨ Your breathing deepens, helping your whole body feel safer
✨ Movement becomes easier because tension stops restricting you
✨ Sleep improves — you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer

Massage isn’t a luxury.
It’s a way of helping your body rebuild, recover and feel supported again.

If your body has been tight, tired or overstretched lately… this is your reminder that you’re allowed to feel good in your own skin.

💙 If your body has been whispering for help, you can book with the link in the bio.

It’s so easy to tell yourself you’re fine…while your body is quietly doing everything it can to hold things together.Whe...
02/12/2025

It’s so easy to tell yourself you’re fine…
while your body is quietly doing everything it can to hold things together.

When your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, it shows up in ways we often brush off. Tiredness, tension, irritability, overthinking, feeling on edge for no clear reason.

None of this means you’re weak.
It means your body has been running in protection mode for far too long.

And here’s the part most people never get taught:

Your body reacts before your mind has even made sense of what’s happening.
It’s not choosing to be tense… it’s trying to keep you safe.

When we work with the subconscious, the part of you that learned these patterns years ago, everything begins to soften.

Your breath drops.
Your thoughts slow.
Your body finally relaxes.

If any of these signs feel familiar, you’re not on your own.
Support is here whenever you feel ready 💛








02/12/2025

Stress and bruises

Do you ever feel tense, exhausted, or like your mind just won’t switch off… even on quiet days?You’re not alone.Overwhel...
01/12/2025

Do you ever feel tense, exhausted, or like your mind just won’t switch off… even on quiet days?

You’re not alone.
Overwhelm often builds in tiny, unnoticed ways through your body, your breath, your thoughts, and the pace of your day.
And before you realise it, you’re running on empty.

💚 That’s why I’ve created a free calming guide:

✨ 3 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒎 & 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒎

Inside, you’ll find gentle, practical tools that help you:
🌿 Settle your nervous system
🌿 Quiet the internal noise
🌿 Release emotional tension
🌿 Feel lighter and more in control again
🌿 Reset your energy in just a few minutes

No long meditations.
No perfect routines.
Just three simple steps you can use anytime you start to feel overstretched.

If you’re craving a bit more calm and clarity… this is a lovely place to start.

💛 Grab your free copy here:
👉 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐟𝟐𝐟𝟕𝟎𝐟𝐚𝟕

And if you try it, I’d genuinely love to hear how it helps you.

You don’t have to keep holding everything together alone.
There are gentler ways and I’d love to help you find them. 🌿💫

We often think shoulder tension comes from poor posture or sleeping funny…but for most people, it’s stress.Quiet, consta...
01/12/2025

We often think shoulder tension comes from poor posture or sleeping funny…
but for most people, it’s stress.
Quiet, constant stress your body has been holding without you even noticing.

When life feels full, your shoulders naturally lift.
When you’re “holding it all together,” your upper back grips.
When you’re overwhelmed, your chest tightens and your neck works overtime.

It’s not weakness.
It’s not bad posture.
It’s your body protecting you.

Your shoulders carry more emotions than you think —
responsibility, pressure, worry, the feeling of needing to be “on” all the time.

And the longer you hold it…
the heavier it feels.

But here’s the gentle truth:
Your shoulders don’t want to be strong for you all the time.
They’re waiting for permission to soften… even for a few minutes.

Take a moment now:
🌿 Drop your shoulders
🌿 Exhale slowly
🌿 Unclench your jaw
🌿 Let your chest open slightly

You deserve ease, not tension.

And if your body has been whispering for help lately, I’m always here to support you with a moment of calm, care and release.

💙 Booking link is in my bio whenever you’re ready.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧… 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬?There’...
01/12/2025

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧… 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬?

There’s a beautiful reason why certain sound frequencies melt tension and help your nervous system breathe again. And no, it isn’t magic, it’s your body responding to something it recognises as safe.

When you’re surrounded by slow, steady, soothing tones, your brain shifts out of “go-go-go mode” and into a calmer state.

Those gentle vibrations give your mind a break from the constant noise of the day, easing you away from stress and into a place where your body can finally let go.

Your heartbeat steadies.
Your breathing slows.
Your muscles start to release without you even trying.
It’s like your whole system whispers, “Oh… I can relax now.”

This is why sound baths feel so grounding — the frequencies help guide your brain into those softer, quieter waves where rest, healing and clarity naturally happen.

If your nervous system has been running on full speed lately, my next sound bath is a lovely place to reset. You’re always welcome to join us on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 19𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, just add yes please to the comments and I will send you more details.

If burnout has crept in quietly, you’re not failing. Your body is simply overwhelmed and trying to protect you the only ...
30/11/2025

If burnout has crept in quietly, you’re not failing. Your body is simply overwhelmed and trying to protect you the only way it knows how.

You’re not meant to run on empty.
You’re not meant to hold everything together alone.
And you’re not meant to feel tired before the day has even begun.

These patterns often start from old beliefs… the ones that whisper “keep going,” even when your whole body is asking for a break.

When we work on that deeper layer, life feels lighter again, clearer, calmer, more spacious.
And you begin to feel like you again.

If any of this lands, you’re welcome to reach out or take a peek at my diary.
You don’t have to keep pushing through

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