Garnet Beauty and Skincare

12/10/2025

✨ Hot Stone Reflexology ✨
A deeply relaxing and grounding treatment that combines the healing power of reflexology with the soothing warmth of basalt stones.

The gentle heat helps muscles release tension faster, improves circulation, and enhances the therapeutic effects of reflexology by allowing the body to fully unwind.

💆‍♀️ Benefits include:
🌿 Deep relaxation & stress relief
🔥 Improved blood and lymph flow
🦶 Enhanced reflex point stimulation
💫 Detoxification and improved sleep
💖 Perfect for anyone feeling tired, stressed, or in need of total body balance

Experience warmth, healing, and calm from head to toe. 🪶

📍Book your Hot Stone Reflexology session at Garnet Beauty & Skincare and give your body the care it deserves.

01/10/2025

🔎 Scar Aftercare – Why It Matters

Once your wound has closed, the healing process continues beneath the skin. The way you care for your scar during this stage will affect how it looks and feels long term.

Here are the key tools for effective scar management:

💧 Moisturising Creams

Keep skin hydrated

Reduce itching and tightness

Improve elasticity in the healing tissue

🩹 Silicone Pads

Create a breathable barrier over the scar

Help flatten and soften raised or red scars

Reduce the risk of excessive scar tissue forming

💎 Silicone Gel

Easy to apply and invisible once dry

Great for scars on visible areas like the face or neck

Can be used under clothing or makeup

✨ Tip: For best results, apply silicone gel or pads consistently for at least 12 hours a day over several months. The earlier you start (once the wound is fully closed), the better the outcome.

Scars are a natural part of healing, but with the right care, you can support smoother, softer, and less visible results. 🌸

29/09/2025

Why MLD is So Important After Liposuction ✨

Liposuction shapes the outside, but it also puts stress on the inside. That’s where Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) comes in 💆‍♀️✨

🌿 What happens after liposuction?

Your lymphatic system becomes overloaded with excess fluid, waste products, and inflammation.

This leads to swelling, stiffness, tenderness, and sometimes fluid pockets (seromas).

Without proper care, scar tissue and fibrosis (hard, lumpy areas) may form, affecting your final results.

🌿 Possible complications without MLD:
⚠️ Excessive swelling that slows healing
⚠️ Fluid build-up (seromas) that may need draining
⚠️ Fibrosis & hard lumps, leaving uneven texture
⚠️ Prolonged bruising, discomfort & pain
⚠️ Delayed healing, increasing infection risk
⚠️ Poor scar formation

🌿 How does MLD help?
✔️ Stimulates your lymphatic system to clear waste & toxins
✔️ Speeds up healing after surgery
✔️ Reduces swelling, bruising & discomfort
✔️ Prevents seromas and fibrosis
✔️ Improves skin texture for smoother, more even results
✔️ Boosts immunity to lower infection risk
✔️ Helps you move and feel more comfortable during recovery

🌿 Plan ahead:
📅 Book your MLD sessions before your surgery so you’re prepared and organised. Supporting your body from day one makes recovery smoother and results better.

💜 Remember: Surgery is only half the journey — healing well is what makes your results last.

16/09/2025

🌿 Reflexology & Cancer Care 🌿

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery can leave the body and mind feeling exhausted. Reflexology offers a gentle, supportive approach that works alongside conventional care.

✨ Benefits may include:
💚 Deep relaxation to ease stress and anxiety
💚 Improved sleep and energy levels
💚 Relief from symptoms such as pain, nausea, or digestive discomfort
💚 Gentle support for the body’s natural healing processes

Reflexology does not replace medical treatment but beautifully complements it — providing comfort, calm, and a sense of balance during a challenging journey. 🌸

💆‍♀️ Every touch is tailored with care, respect, and understanding.

14/09/2025

📌 Lipedema vs Lymphedema: Know the Difference

Many people confuse lipedema and lymphedema — but they’re very different conditions.

💎 Lipedema
▪️ A fat disorder, mostly in women
▪️ Symmetrical fat buildup (hips, thighs, legs — rarely the feet)
▪️ Painful, tender, easy bruising
▪️ Often triggered by hormones or genetics
▪️ Not caused by diet or lifestyle

💧 Lymphedema
▪️ Caused by damage or blockage in the lymphatic system
▪️ Swelling usually in one limb
▪️ Skin may feel tight or thick
▪️ Can result from surgery, cancer treatment, or infection
▪️ Needs lymphatic drainage / compression

🌿 MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is highly beneficial for both conditions — helping reduce swelling, improve circulation, and support healing.

✨ If you’re struggling with either, you’re not alone — support and relief are available.

06/09/2025

✨ Advanced Post-Operation Workshop with ✨

A 5-day advanced training at the stunning offered invaluable opportunities to observe live surgery and witness remarkable post-operative results from amazing surgeons .mcdiarmid and .mooz

The workshop provided a platform to expand knowledge, refine advanced techniques, and connect with outstanding professionals in the field.

True excellence comes from therapists who share expertise openly and value continuous learning within the community. 🌿

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05/08/2025

✨ Out of Office – I'm on a Well-Deserved Break! ✨

I'm currently away on holiday until 18th August 💛
Taking a little time to rest, reset, and enjoy life outside of work — no massage oil, no diary, just me time 🕊️

📩 I’ll still be checking emails and messages, just a little slower than usual.
📅 Bookings are still open — feel free to grab your spot before they go!
https://www.fresha.com/a/garnet-beauty-and-skincare-thatcham-uk-e7kygw9p

Thanks for your patience — can’t wait to see you all soon, fully recharged and ready 💆‍♀️✨

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19/07/2025

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been named the Gold Winner of the Best Massage Therapist 2025 in the South East at the British Hair and Beauty Awards! 🏆✨

This recognition means the world to me—not just for the work I do, but for the reason I do it. Whether it’s supporting post-operative recovery, working with oncology patients, or simply helping someone feel better in whatever way life brings them to me, I’m truly honoured to be part of their healing journey.

Thank you to my clients for trusting me to be part of your healing and recovery journey.
My work is rooted in compassion, care, and a deep love for helping people—and I’m so grateful to be able to do what I love every single day. 💛

04/07/2025

🌸 Touch the Sole, Heal the Whole 🌸
Reflexology is more than relaxation — it’s a healing art.

✨ Relieves tension
✨ Boosts circulation
✨ Supports immune function
✨ Balances energy
✨ Encourages deep, natural healing

You’ll leave feeling light, grounded, and like you’re floating. 🦶💫

Book your session now with Tatjana and experience the power of healing through touch.

📩 DM to book | 📍Thatcham / Newbury

23/06/2025

✨ Plan Ahead & Book Early! ✨
This summer is filling up fast, and I have very limited appointments left!

🌴 I’ll also be on holiday from 4th August to 19th August, so make sure to book in advance to avoid missing out.

📅 Book online ( Link in Bio) or DM me if you can’t find a time that works for you — I’ll do my best to help!
https://www.fresha.com/a/garnet-beauty-and-skincare-thatcham-uk-e7kygw9p

Services available:
💆‍♀️ Manual Lymphatic Drainage
✨ Scar Therapy
🦶 Reflexology
🔥 Cupping Therapy
🌿 Therapeutic Massage
💆‍♂️ Facial

Let’s keep you feeling your best this summer 💆‍♀️☀️

07/06/2025

Hi, I’m Tatjana – a clinical massage therapist specializing in post-operative recovery, oncology care, scar therapy and reflexology.
I focus on Manual Lymphatic Drainage and supporting people living with lymphoedema.

I’m regularly supporting oncology clients through their recovery journey, and I always give my full care, and compassion to help them feel better—physically and emotionally.

On July 12th, I’m taking part in Pretty Muddy® – a 5K muddy obstacle race – to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

This cause is incredibly close to my heart. I see the impact of cancer daily, and I want to do even more to help.

Every donation, big or small, helps fund life-saving research and supports those affected by cancer.
💖 Every penny truly matters.

Please support me – together, we can make a difference.

No matter how cancer touches our lives, life is worth Racing For.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support. 💕 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/tatjanas-race-for-life-30


Cancer Research UK Race for Life

07/05/2025

Every time I support a client recovering from surgery—especially cancer—I’m reminded why I do what I do. This work is deeply personal to me. I lost my dad to gastric cancer when he was just fortynine, and I was only seventeen. That pain never fully leaves, but it has fueled my purpose. I'm so grateful to be able to offer even a small amount of relief, comfort, or strength to those going through the toughest times. Holding space for healing is an honour I don't take lightly.






Cancer Research UK Race for Life

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