Coastal Therapies Devon

07/03/2025

20/06/2024

Did you catch us on The Voice FM yesterday morning?

We had such a good time, Emma Marston on the Breakfast Show was an absolute hoot and helped share the love for Park Yoga all over North Devon.

She also promised to come along on Sunday after a night at Oceanfest 😎 See you there Emma ✌️

19/07/2023

Celebrating my university results last night at New Coast. Feeling very proud to have a 1st class BSc Honours Health and Wellbeing Practitioner degree 🥳🥳.

Thank you to my amazing family and friends for supporting me, especially my incredible husband Geoff James who made it possible and thank you so much to my wonderful clients for the last three years. I’m very excited (although still recovering 🤪) to live life with balance and calm.

Thank you 💐🌸🌺🌷🌻🌹

13/12/2022

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A gentle reminder about why you are utterly exhausted…

No one I know began this year on a full tank. Given the vicious onslaught of the previous two years (let’s just call it what it was) most of us dragged ourselves across the finish line of 2021… frazzled, spent, running on aged adrenaline fumes.

We crawled into 2022 still carrying shock, trauma, grief, heaviness, disbelief…
The memories of a surreal existence…
And then it began…
The fastest hurricane year we could ever have imagined. Whether we have consciously processed it or not, this has been a year of more pressure, more stress, and a race to “catch up” in all departments… Every. Single. One. Work, school, sports, relationships, life…

Though not intentionally aware, perhaps hopeful that the busier we are, the more readily we will forget… the more easily we will undo the emotional tangle… the more permanently we will wipe away the scarring wounds…
We can’t.

And attempts to re-create some semblance of “normal” on steroids while disregarding that for almost two years our sympathetic nervous systems were on full alert, has left our collective mental health in tatters. Our children and teens are not exempt. The natural byproduct of fighting a hurricane is complete and utter exhaustion…

So before you begin questioning the absolutely depleted and wrung-dry state you are in- Pause.
Breathe.
Remind yourself of who you are and what you have endured.
And then remind yourself of what you have overcome.

Despite it all, you’re still going. (Even on the days you stumble and find yourself face down in a pile of dirt).
Understanding brings compassion…

Most of the world’s citizens are in need of a little extra TLC at the moment. Most are donning invisible “Handle with care” posters around their necks and “Fragile” tattoos on their bodies…

Instead of racing to the finish line of this year, tread gently.
Go slowly.

Amidst the chaos, find small pockets of silence.
Find compassion.
Allow the healing.
And most of all… Be kind. There’s no human being on earth who couldn’t use just a little bit more of the healing salve of kindness.

With love ♥️

Naomi Holdt
Psychologist and Speaker
Website: https://naomiholdt.com/

18/07/2022

Lifestyle change. How do make changes, seek support and maintain consistency .

13/07/2022

We will always grow and change, sometimes big life changes will force a personal psychological growth spurt and sometimes we hit points in our lives where we feel safe enough to make big inner growth shifts. We have been witnessing many world events and sensed change and instability which has seen a rise in people re-assessing and re-evaluating how they want to live in this fast changing world.

I am seeing a lot of clients who are experiencing the need to re-assess their core beliefs and identities as well as going through one myself, so thought I would write this post based on my personal and work experiences.

I hope it helps
someone ❤️💜

Happy full moon 🌑

07/07/2022

Or even see them as failures, only learning experiences 💜❤️

Have a fantastic Thursday!!

08/06/2022

Sometimes we can get away with poor diets, immobility and lack of sleep for a little while. Many people live healthy life styles with weekend or holiday indulgence and fun 🤩,and feel balanced.

When our nervous system gets overloaded (life events. stress, injuries etc) and health conditions take hold, recovery cannot happen until we fully focus on becoming well or injury free, eliminating stimulants, eating a Mediterranean diet, good sleep and learning relaxation techniques to manage stress and adversity is as complex as health needs to be.

05/06/2022

Myofascial cupping has so many benefits, as well as being versatile in treatment aims.

It can be used as flowing light cupping for lymphatic support and static cupping (deep) to remove toxins, speed up body systems, muscle recovery, organ stimulation and improve range of motion.

04/06/2022

Toxic positivity article! I know everyone is different and some people are naturally more positive than others, but as a culture I feel that we need to acknowledge and process emotions so that we don't manifest illness.
Its ok to not be ok!!
Sometimes life is challenging and we need to both acknowledge, talk and process feelings before returning to contentment. Some people are more naturally able to do this quickly and others haven't had been taught or do not have the tools to do so, or even have more challenges to deal with.
Toxic positivity makes others hide and deal with pain in silence. I'm not suggesting we whinge all day long, rather feel, talk and process before returning to a healthy place.
Great article below.

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-mindfully/201911/the-tyranny-the-positive-attitude?amp

03/06/2022

Love your lymph. Supporting daily self care 😀

Video demo on my story ☺️.

https://www.facebook.com/stories/245400352843294/UzpfSVNDOjU1NjMwNzU1Mjc2NDU3Mg==/?view_single=1&source=shared_permalink

31/05/2022

Finding people who value, respect you and make you feel calm and safe is invaluable 💜💜💜

28/05/2022

If you want to be active but don’t know where to start and would like support with health conditions or injuries email: sam@coastaltherapiesdevon.co.uk

25/05/2022

A couple of reviews.

Reviews definitely help to show people what you do on Google search, but far more importantly they reinforce that the treatments I provide support and help people back to a place of good health.

They’re are so many great therapists in North Devon and we’ll never be the right person for everyone, but I’m so happy they help some people.

I’m am really enjoying getting creative and listening to some incredible podcasts and adapting how I work. Always evolving! 🥰🥰

09/05/2022

Last face to face day. I am so relieved.

It’s been a much easier year academically, but stress / life management has been incredibly tough.

I haven’t felt well since Christmas and motivation has been minimal. I’m glad to say I haven’t quit and I have so much material to annoy you all with for the next four months 🙌

I have one more assignment to complete this week which will be interesting trying to peel myself off the ceiling to get my head down. I have definitely mentally finished!

Thank you too everyone who has continually supported me through the flakiness and the times I’ve definitely NOT been on 💯 power and I look forward to enjoying concentrating on coastal Therapies for the next four months 🌈💫🌈💫🙏🙏🙏

09/04/2022

I can’t express how much reviews mean to small businesses, especially lone workers. Thank you so very much for the feedback 💕💕

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21/10/2021

17/10/2021

Exam day done with flying colours!! for these four wonderful, passionate, hardworking Massage Therapists. I highly recommend getting a treatment with them!! Well done 🥳🥳 thank you for being the invigilator and your support 🥰