Peaceful Pathways Dorset - Jane Scanlan

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Founded by Jane Scanlan, a dedicated holistic therapist with a heart for compassionate care, Peaceful Pathways brings a nurturing approach to wellness in residential settings.

27/02/2026

With the cold and rain outside, we brought the warmth in.

Essential oils, gentle self-massage, individual shoulder massages and a calming sound journey to finish.

Slow, soothing, and exactly what was needed. 💛

With the weather turning cold and wet again, today felt like the perfect opportunity to slow things down and create a tr...
27/02/2026

With the weather turning cold and wet again, today felt like the perfect opportunity to slow things down and create a truly nurturing session at Parley Place Care Home - Barchester Healthcare

We focused on comfort and self-care, using essential oils, Aveeno dry skin oil, peaceful background music, and guided self-massage techniques. Residents were then offered individual shoulder massages, followed by a deeply relaxing sound journey to close.

The atmosphere shifted beautifully, shoulders softened, breathing slowed, and the room felt calm and settled by the end.

On days like this, creating warmth from within really matters.

26/02/2026

This afternoon was spent at Hyacinth House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare delivering 1:1 massage sessions for residents.

It was wonderful to see how quickly relaxation set in. As hands softened and shoulders dropped, stories began to flow, from memories of massages in Hong Kong to experiences in Egypt. Moments like these show how touch can unlock reminiscence and connection.

By the end of the afternoon, residents shared how special and settled they felt, a simple but powerful reminder of the impact of personalised wellbeing support.

Thank you to Barchester for continuing to trust Peaceful Pathways to support your residents’ wellbeing.

A wonderful day at Whitecliffe House, Blandford 🌿 which included private sessions alongside a lovely group session in th...
25/02/2026

A wonderful day at Whitecliffe House, Blandford 🌿 which included private sessions alongside a lovely group session in the lounge.

Movement and massage were definitely top of the list, encouraging gentle physical activity, relaxation and meaningful connection. The atmosphere was positive and uplifting throughout.

A truly wonderful midweek treat for residents and a privilege to be part of their day.

Today at Kings Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare , Umber and I spent time offering 1:1 room visits, bringing gentle...
24/02/2026

Today at Kings Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare , Umber and I spent time offering 1:1 room visits, bringing gentle companionship and connection directly to residents. Helpful Hounds Community Dogs

These quieter visits often lead to the most meaningful conversations, moments of reminiscence, storytelling and shared laughter.

One particularly special moment was meeting a resident originally from Croydon, Thornton Heath, where I’m from too 💓 A small world and a lovely reminder of how powerful shared memories and familiar places can be.

Animal-assisted visits create space for comfort, conversation and emotional connection, and today was full of those moments.

I had such a lovely meeting with Zoe Newth , our very first Peaceful Pathways Practitioner, it feels amazing to be growi...
24/02/2026

I had such a lovely meeting with Zoe Newth , our very first Peaceful Pathways Practitioner, it feels amazing to be growing the team 💛

She also met Ali, Activities Lead at Kings Park, and we’re already chatting about bringing some beautiful pamper days and wellbeing sessions to the home.
So grateful for the connections and excited for what’s ahead ✨

Peaceful Pathways | Building a Bank of Associate Therapists (Ad Hoc Work)Peaceful Pathways is expanding its work within ...
23/02/2026

Peaceful Pathways | Building a Bank of Associate Therapists (Ad Hoc Work)

Peaceful Pathways is expanding its work within residential care settings and is now seeking to build a bank of self-employed therapists for ad-hoc session delivery across Dorset and Hampershire.

I currently deliver regular sessions in 8 care homes, with further opportunities planned as capacity increases. This is not a part-time role, but a flexible opportunity suited to therapists who already run their own practice and wish to supplement their work.

Role Overview
Associate therapists will support:
• 1:1 holistic therapy sessions (massage, Reiki, calming touch, sound healing)
• Small group wellbeing sessions (sensory, relaxation, movement, sound)

Essential Requirements
• Recognised Massage qualification
• Recognised Reiki/Healing qualification
• Confident facilitating group spaces
• Warm, engaging, emotionally intelligent communication style
• Professional, reliable, and compassionate approach

Desirable (but not essential):
• Sound healing
• Gentle or mindful movement facilitation
(Training available via Peaceful Pathways-recommended courses, with costs reimbursed once fully qualified and working for Peaceful Pathways.)

Practical Criteria
• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable vehicle & insurance
• Therapy and Public Liability Insurance
• Basic DBS
• Availability - 10-12 am and/or 2 - 5 pm, weekdays
• Self-employed status preferred
• £25ph
• Mileage is included within the session rate for travel up to 10 miles from the Therapist’s home. Travel beyond this distance may be claimed at 45p per mile with prior agreement.

What Peaceful Pathways Offers
• Flexible, ad-hoc work that fits around existing commitments
• Structured session guidance and onboarding
• Ethical, heart-led leadership and support
• Opportunities to grow alongside an established care-based service
• Op

📩 To express interest, please complete the application form:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eceJkVME

For therapists seeking meaningful, flexible work within care environments, this is an opportunity to join a growing and values-driven service.

Jane Scanlan
Founder, Peaceful Pathways

Absolutely wonderful day with Helen Chapman at the Grand Opening of Merceode Lodge Care Home 🏡 very excited to be workin...
19/02/2026

Absolutely wonderful day with Helen Chapman at the Grand Opening of Merceode Lodge Care Home 🏡 very excited to be working with the residents from March onwards 🙏

This week's visit to New Forest Nursing Home New Forest Nursing Home began with three 1:1 sessions, offering massage, re...
19/02/2026

This week's visit to New Forest Nursing Home New Forest Nursing Home began with three 1:1 sessions, offering massage, reiki and music healing. These quieter moments allow space for relaxation, connection and personalised support, each session tailored to the individual.

We then gathered for a group session filled with laughter, scarves, maracas and dancing. The energy in the room was joyful and uplifting, movement and music bringing everyone together.

We finished with gentle hand massages just before lunchtime, creating a calm, settled atmosphere to transition into the rest of the day.

A beautiful balance of individual care and shared experience. 💛

What a lovely first visit to Colbury House Nursing Home , with stunning countryside views surrounding the home, such a p...
12/02/2026

What a lovely first visit to Colbury House Nursing Home , with stunning countryside views surrounding the home, such a peaceful setting.

The lounge was quietly full and ready to explore instruments from around the world.
Residents engaged with curiosity and openness, creating a calm, immersive atmosphere as we experienced different sounds together.

A truly fabulous first session.
Thank you to Angela for organising and for the warm welcome, I’m looking forward to many more visits.

10/02/2026

From wagging tails to waving scarves, today was all about connection, movement, and wellbeing 💛

We started with Helpful Hounds, as Umber spread smiles, cuddles, and companionship throughout the home 🐶

Then we flowed into a Peaceful Pathways session with scarf dancing, maracas for a little salsa fun, and gentle sound instruments to bring everyone into a deeply relaxing space 🎶✨

Laughter, movement, calm, and care — all in one beautiful visit.

A wonderful visit to Kings Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare for a Peaceful Pathways group session focused on movem...
10/02/2026

A wonderful visit to Kings Park Care Home - Barchester Healthcare for a Peaceful Pathways group session focused on movement, music, and relaxation.

We used scarves for dancing, maracas for a bit of salsa fun, and peaceful sound instruments to finish with a deeply relaxing moment. A lovely balance of energy and calm, supporting both physical movement and emotional wellbeing.

Such a nourishing session for everyone involved ✨

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Bournemouth
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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