Spring is here!

Isn’t it getting gorgeous out there, everything seems so green and the air is starting to soften. It feels like a time of newness and growth in many ways. We are seeing it in nature and we’ve also just had the full moon in Aries – the first sign in the astrological year, as well as passing through Equinox on 21st March (the photo above is from the slightly gloomy equinox evening, the promise of blue sky behind those clouds is strong though).

It feels like a great time to be planting seeds, metaphorically and literally as we emerge out of the winter phase. It seems many people are looking for some support with their well-being currently, intending to get in better physical shape or nourish their emotional health. It felt like the perfect time to feature some of the practitioners we have had the pleasure of connecting with through the spa, not all of course, there would just be too many! So here is a selection of bloody good humans offering something that may help you along the way (I’ve worked with all of them, and they are lush).

Alison Martin | Breathwork | EFT | Somatic Work

Alison is a therapist who works with women to help them heal and optimise nervous system health and optimise their energy. She uses a number of modalities such as breathwork, somatic practices, and EFT alongside holistic lifestyle principles to really help women come back into balance, and understand and amplify their energy. Give her free e-book a read to get you started – Alison’s E-book. Working with Alison has been so refreshing with her practical approach and encouragement.

Alison works remotely, and has a self paced tool kit to help you release stress, tension and trauma from the body – tried, tested and loved by me.

Alison’s Toolkit

Tijen Denizmen | Reflexology | Nutrition | Facial Cupping

Based in St Leonards on Sea, Tijen is passionate about all things related to food, wellness, healthy balanced living and of course floating. A qualified, practicing nutritional therapist and reflexologist she recognises that every person is unique and doesn’t believe in a one size fits all approach with her clients. She also offers Indian Head massage, her reflexology includes feet and facial treatments with facial cupping as an addition. Tijen has been helping to keep me grounded with her balancing energy and gorgeous deeply relaxing treatments for a few years now!

You can find Tijen at the Wellington Wellness centre for a session of reflexology or facial cupping. With nutritional therapy sessions, she is happy to see clients online in the comfort of their own homes.

Work with Tijen

Sophie Pattihis | 1-1 Facilitation| Health Coaching | Body Work

The Feeling Way is about leaning into self-love and self regulation. Sophie works to support clients looking to FEEL good, look good and optimise their wellbeing – naturally.
Sophie offers 1-1 nutrition therapy and natural lifestyle coaching, facilitation using ‘The Work’ of Byron Katie and mindful movement and massage. She offers holistic, individualised programs that get you where you want to be. Having worked with Sophie through an intense time I can safely say she has what it takes to hold all of what’s going on and guide you through it gently yet with real focus.

Sophie works remotely or from her therapy space in Hawkhurst.

Work with Sophie

Stephane Rillac | BWRT | Soul Clearing | Intuitive Coaching

Steph works with BWRT and several energetic modalities including clearing the akashic records to help people transform and grow when experiencing difficult relationships with themselves (negative self talk/self sabotaging) or others. Through this work you will be able to enjoy more joy, peace and stability in your world. It will touch every area of your life and every relationship you may have. Steph and I have worked together in many different capacities over the years, she has a beautifully caring nature and is really fun to be around!

Steph is based in Hastings but works remotely online.

Work with Steph

Khalil S. Patwa | Bowen

Khalil is a font of knowledge and incredibly skilled practitioner, currently offering Bowen. Bowen releases tension, so that the body can reset its frame and realign. Most of the tension we feel goes unacknowledged, and something can only be let go of, when it’s conscious. In this way, the treatment is like a conversation with the body, reminding, “It’s safe to let go now”. People who’ve had a Bowen treatment often say, they feel lighter and calmer and that they no longer feel that buzzing in the mind from being on the go. Bowen with Khalil has been integral to my health on all levels over the past few years.

You can find Khalil at Dandelion Deli pop ups and other St Leonards venues coming soon.

Bowen with Khalil

A Goodbye from Gemma

I’ve been thinking hard about how to say goodbye, and what to highlight about my 3 years at Soul Spa. There’s been so much learnt about floating and business, a heap of challenges and some particularly hilarious moments. Yet what feels like it’s made the biggest mark, is the incredible interactions I’ve had. I know it sounds a tad of a cliché, but I really am left with a heart so full from time spent you all. It’s safe to say I have received as much as I have given, if not more. It’s been an honour to hold a space for some of you working through your most vulnerable times; a joy to celebrate with many of you as you’ve found floating to bring you the peace or relief you have been looking for; and an absolute blessing to exchange stories wisdom and experiences with you. There’s been chance encounters that have touched my life significantly, taught me so very much and gifted me many life long friends.

I wish you all the hugest amount of love and warmth for your onward journey at Soul Spa and out there in the big wide world. Do drop me a line if ever you feel like it, I would love to keep in contact – 07714747704.

Hopefully I will cross paths with many of you at some point in the future, whenever & wherever that may be.

With loads of love as always,

Melanie, Gemma and Paul xxx

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