Holistic Therapies in Axbridge to ease pain & de-stress! TMJ treatments, Facials.
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Deep Tissue, Cupping, Hot Stones, Thai Foot, Pregnancy Massage, Swedish Massage, MyoFascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Chair Massage, Indian Head Massage.
28/04/2026
Last minute availability in Axbridge
1 space today - 1 hour & 3 appts remaining
tomorrow (Wednesday)
Targeted Deep Tissue, Cupping, Myofascial Release, Swedish Full Body, Serenity Back, Neck & Shoulders, Heavenly Hot Stones, Rose Oil facial massage, facials incl a Free Rose Jelly Mask with a 1 hr Thai Foot Massage @£46, Pregnancy Massage, Indian Head Massage. Menopause Massage (incl mini thai foot massage & Rose Oil facial massage @ £46
Another new treatment alert!
1 Hour Thai Foot Massage with a complementary Bulgarian Rose Jelly Face Brightening mask @ £46.00
Lie back and enjoy a highly relaxing and pain easing Therapeutic Thai Foot Massage on your lower legs & feet whilst a brightening Bulgarian Rose Jelly Facial mask does it's work on your face.
Only £46 for 1 hour (at our cottage garden therapy cabin in Axbridge)
Thai foot massage is a popular therapy that blends reflexology with stimulation of energy lines ("Sen") using hands, knuckles, and a wooden stick. It deeply relaxes, improves circulation, and eases fatigue in feet and lower legs. Techniques include thumb pressure, stretching, and , massage strokes
First swim of the year for me at Middle Hope with Flo my amazing border collie - I adopted from Dogs Friends in 2021. Gorgeous in the sunshine, water still quite chilly
24/04/2026
Another treatment now available for those who need deep tissue work who also want a healthy, radiant glowing complexion..
Look great, dont just feel good!
(65 Minutes Treatment) - 50 Minutes Deep Tissue Back Massage plus 15 Minutes uplifting Rose Oil Facial Massage @ £55.00
Serenity Massage Therapies - Axbridge offers a peaceful environment in our cottage garden based therapy cabin where you can indulge in a range of treatments
20/04/2026
As well as Augmented NAC
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break down the spike protein & detoxify from COVID injectables. Ni****ne also has numerous other health benefits.
Research indicates that pure ni****ne—when separated from the harmful toxins in to***co smoke—may offer many therapeutic and cognitive benefits. These effects are primarily mediated through nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), which are involved in inflammation, memory, and neurotransmitter release.
Cognitive & Neurological Benefits
Ni****ne acts as a powerful nootropic and neuroprotective agent:
Enhanced Focus & Alertness: It improves basic attentional functions, concentration, and reaction time in both healthy individuals and those with cognitive deficits.
Memory Improvement: Studies suggest it can enhance working and episodic memory by stimulating brain regions involved in visual attention processing.
Neuroprotection: It may protect dopaminergic neurons, potentially slowing the progression of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
Mental Health Support: Ni****ne can alleviate symptoms of ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia by normalizing dopamine signaling and reducing sensory overload.
Physiological & Metabolic Benefits
Anti-Inflammatory Properties: By activating the "cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway," ni****ne reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines, showing therapeutic promise for conditions like ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Weight Management: It suppresses appetite and alters fat storage, which can prevent weight gain and improve insulin sensitivity in some models.
Pain Relief: Some clinical trials have found that low doses (e.g., via nasal spray) can act as an effective postoperative analgesic, even working synergistically with opioids.
Anti-Aging Potential: Emerging research in animal models suggests that lifelong oral ni****ne might reprogram aging-related metabolism and protect against age-related motor decline.
Important Considerations
Delivery Method: The most researched "clean" delivery methods are Ni****ne Replacement Therapy (NRT) products like patches or gum, which avoid the carcinogens found in combustible ci******es.
Risks: Despite benefits, ni****ne remains highly addictive and can cause cardiovascular strain, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure.
19/04/2026
14/04/2026
Really positive result after a one hour deep tissue and cupping session treating pseudo locking knee syndrome.
We located all the painful tight areas along the left leg - front and back (mainly surrounding the knee & calf area) and got rid of the pain with massage & application of cups..
They worked their magic!
13/04/2026
For years, we’ve been told to fear processed meat. Ham, bacon, cured cuts - all lumped into one category.
But a new meta-analysis is now challenging that narrative and it’s well worth a few moments of our time.
Traditional dry-cured ham may not carry the same health risks as modern, fast-cured meat. And when we dig a wee bit deeper into the history of our food, it all starts to make sense.
There was a time when curing meat wasn’t an industry. It was a craft. Hams were rubbed with salt and herbs, then hung in cool air for months - sometimes years.
No chemicals. No shortcuts. Just time and some elbow grease.
Walk through parts of Spain or Italy today and you’ll still see it - rows of Iberian and Parma hams quietly ageing for 18, 20, 24 months.
Over time, the nutrient profile of that ham dramatically changes with beneficial fatty acids and natural enzymes.
The fat becomes rich in oleic acid - the same fat that makes extra virgin olive oil so powerful for the heart.
Proteins are slowly broken down by natural enzymes into smaller peptides and amino acids - making the meat easier to digest and more nutritious.
It’s not just preserved. It’s enhanced. And this is how ham was produced for thousands of years until big companies came to town.
Now compare that to what we call “ham” today. Most of it is wet-cured. Soaked in brine. Injected with nitrates, nitrites, sugars, and preservatives. Turned around in a matter of days or weeks.
Not crafted. Manufactured. Two completely different foods - wearing the same label.
But this didn’t happen by accident. To understand it, we have to look back. Back to the 17th century when the infamous East India Company rose to power.
At its peak, this wasn’t just a trading firm - it was the most powerful corporation the world had ever seen. Dominating trade routes. Controlling monarchs. Shaping nations. (Think BlackRock or Vanguard… but with an army.)
In fact, it was this very company that sabotaged Scotland’s Darien scheme resulting in the Act of Union in 1707!
To maintain its power, it needed gunpowder. And for gunpowder, it needed saltpetre — potassium nitrate. So, they produced it in vast quantities, harvested in India, and shipped across the empire.
Like many industrial byproducts throughout history, this ingredient didn’t stay in its original lane. Saltpetre soon ended up in our food chain as a faster way to cure meat and preserve food.
What once took months could now be done in a fraction of the time – saving money for big business. And just like that - time, tradition, and natural methods were replaced by speed and chemistry.
Friends who have read my book will recognise this pattern. After World War II, chemicals developed for warfare were repurposed for agriculture. The fertilisers, pesticides and plasticisers now wreaking havoc on our health today!
Centuries earlier… the same thing was happening with our meat.
Before the Act of Union in 1707, pork was almost absent from the Scottish diet. Ancient Scots emigrated from Greater Scythia where eating swine was a big no-no. That’s why our pies and bridies were made with beef, lamb, and mutton. Not cured pork.
That only became widespread later when corporations seized control of our food supply. Industrial methods made processed meat cheap, fast, and scalable and we ended up with spam on our plates.
Now, our grannies ate spam fritters, bacon butties and the likes but with one major difference. Right up until the 1980s we had far more cabbage and leafy greens on our plates – veggies loaded with vitamin C!
Vitamin C halts the formation of cancer-causing compounds that occur when we consume nitrates and nitrites. This powerful antioxidant blocks nitrosamines from forming in the gut when we eat food containing these preservatives.
Today we consume 80% less cabbage and our vitamin C intake has plummeted. Vegetable consumption has fallen to its lowest level in 50 years whilst our taste for processed food has skyrocketed!
So, when we hear that “processed meat is dangerous” we should pause and consider the facts. There’s a massive difference between slow, natural, dry-cured meats and the chemical-heavy stuff sold in supermarkets.
Is it time we got back to more vitamin C-rich veggies and traditional meat and fish on our plates?
Because when corporations change food, they don’t just change how it’s made…
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Therapeutic Mobile Massage & Spa Treatments at home, work or at our therapy rooms.
The ultimate way to unwind & relax - Let us bring our expertise & treatments to bring your space into a mini spa & haven of tranquility
Based in Axbridge BS26 & Gloucester GL4 providing highly effective massage treatments that actually work!
Treatments include : Serenity Signature Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Seated Acupressure Massage, Warm Bamboo Massage, Hot &/ or Cold Stone Massage, Food Intolerance /Allergy Testing, Facials & Body Scrubs.
Serenity Massage Therapies was set up in 2018 by myself - Jo Wilkins. I decided to retrain in therapeutic massage to help provide effective treatment for individuals. Having had numerous massages over the years by poorly trained therapists , I would often leave a treatment still feeling achy and stiff, full of knots in my shoulders and therefore wasted a lot of time and money.
I wanted to establish a business offering high standard of treatments which actually work & get rid of tension, knotted muscles and aches/pains.
I started my initial training at Devon Academy (which has the reputation of being one of the best massage training providers in the country) covering ITEC Level 3 in Therapeutic Massage/Swedish Massage/Body Massage- which was very thorough. I have gone on to expand my knowledge and experience further with other treatments from other training providers and by continuing to train/study and explore new techniques.
If I can help improve someones day by getting rid of their aches & pains then that is a good result for me!
I am a Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and have certificates/qualifications for all the massage treatments provided. I have also been qualified in Allergy testing since 2005 (DIP BER)
