Precious Time Therapies

07/09/2025

I started back at work this week and it was so lovely to see my clients and feel a bit more like 'me' again getting back to doing what I love 💜

And I'm pleased to report the kids were still alive at the end of the day 😂 When I arrived home they were being fed and not crying 😭

And I have my next day tomorrow in my lovely new premises in Bridge of Allan at 2 New Street, just next to the Rising Sun ☀️

I'm now fully booked for the rest of September apart from one space on Monday 22nd at 4pm. If you'd like it or to book from October onwards, I'll pop my booking link below. I'll be adding a Saturday too from mid November.

https://precioustimetherapies.co.uk

If you have a voucher or block booking code, please do book in as spaces fill up quickly 💥

Should you have any questions, please feel free to let me know!

I look forward to seeing you soon 💜

Photos from my last day of maternity leave with the kids at Active Kids Adventure Park in Perth. If you haven't been I highly recommend it! We had a great wee day out!

With love,

Gemma x

24/08/2025

To honour rainbow baby day this week 🌈

"A rainbow baby is a term for a baby born after a previous pregnancy or baby loss. The rainbow symbolises hope and light after a dark or difficult time."

I am beyond grateful to have my two rainbow babies 🌈 in my arms. I know not everyone is so fortunate 😢

One miscarriage before we had Willow was devastating for a number of reasons. I wondered if we'd ever be able to have a baby, I blamed myself and as a topic that's rarely spoken about, I barely told a soul 😢

Loss before Lok was equally devastating but different.. a similar dread was there that we might never have a sibling for Wills, I blamed myself (again) but was more clued up this time about what I could do to improve my chances and, fortunately, (if you look at it that way!) we had 3 miscarriages which qualified us for medical support (you're not entitled to support if you have less than 3 miscarriages and crazily they have to be consecutive!) 😢

In spite of our journey, I don't dwell on our losses because we have our beautiful wee family with us. They have definitely brought the hope and the light ✨

Rainbow baby day always makes me think of the women who aren't as lucky to have their babies in their arms, are still trying, are pregnant and filled with anxiety or who have recently gone through a devastating loss.

I see you and I know some of the pain and heartbreak you're going through ❤️‍🩹

With love,

Gemma x

17/08/2025

🤯 Overwhelm 🤯

I feel it. Not as often these days but I definitely feel it with the prospect of starting work again soon and the mum work life juggle struggle! 🤯

Don't get me wrong, despite my time off with the little people (which I'm loving btw) 💜 I'm also so looking forward to getting back to work, seeing my clients and getting back to a little part of me again. I also find working with my clients quite therapeutic for myself too! 🙏🏼

For me, the overwhelm feeling doesn't last forever. It comes and goes and I'm getting better at being more aware of when it's happening now and doing things to help manage it.

The things that help me when I'm feeling overwhelmed are:

💜 Moving my body - this usually looks like a walk with the pram or mum and baby yoga (highly recommend YogaBellies Central Scotland : Yoga for all Women.)
💜 Getting outside and getting some fresh air - I find it really helps if I can combine this with a bit of movement too!
💜 Some me time - so tricky when you have wee ones and if I'm honest I don't get much these days but when I do have some time away I always come back feeling refreshed and a much nicer human to be around 😊 And up until recently I was having a monthly massage which I need to start again as it helps so much with my mind and body (even massage therapists get out of good habits sometimes! 🫣)
💜 Talking - what comes naturally to me is to bottle things up when I'm feeling overwhelmed 🫢 but I've found that it makes things so much worse to try and deal with it all on my own. This usually leads to an explosion of overwhelm and emotion! 😭 So I highly recommend talking things through with someone who can listen with compassion and empathy 💜

I really hope these tips help you too! 🙏🏼 And if you're feeling overwhelmed, you can always drop me a wee message. I'm here for you!

Here's to a good, productive (and less overwhelmed!) week! 💜

With love,

Gemma x

Photos from our lovely Yogabellies class - not only is Siobhan an amazing yoga teacher, she also takes some beautiful natural photos of her mums and babies during each class 💜

10/08/2025

It's been a while so I thought I'd say hello and reintroduce myself! 👋

Here are 5 facts about me:

💜 I trained in massage therapy around 20 years ago when I was working in the corporate world and close to burn out 🤯 I wanted to explore something completely different and I'd always been interested in the relaxing benefits of massage 💆‍♀️

💜 I live with my fiance Aron, 4 year old Willow and 7 & 1/2 month old Lok. Life is often chaotic these days but I wouldn't change it for the world 🌍

💜 I treat women only and I love all the chats I have with my clients - I love finding out about you and I'm so passionate about helping you take a little time out for yourself. Especially as a woman and a mum - I'm well aware of the 101 things we have in our heads at any one time! 🤯 We definitely NEED that chill time! 🙏

💜 I enjoy yoga (these days it's mum and baby yoga and not much yoga is done but it's a lovely stretch and chat with other mums!) I also love getting out for a walk with the pram and I also recently got to circuits class with Lok! I don't do any of it for how it makes my body look anymore - it's more for the mental headspace it gives me, strength (to pick up my growing children!) and how it makes me feel 💜

💜 I'm also a Tropic ambassador which I'm so excited about! If you've not heard of Tropic before they are fabulous products that are good for your skin and body 💚 I started using them when my skin flared up after I had Willow (who knew postpartum hormonal skin was a thing?! 🙈) I've been using them for myself since and use only Tropic products in my business!

So if you'd like to book a treatment with me (for when I start back in September) you can always book online or contact me directly (we can chat about Tropic products too if that's of interest)!

https://precioustimetherapies.co.uk

With love,

Gemma 💜 x

03/08/2025

✨ Exciting news! ✨

After planning to return to work in January following my maternity leave, I'm delighted to announce that I've secured a beautiful space to work from and will be starting back a bit earlier in September! 💜

The space is a beautiful therapy room at Queen Bee Wellness, 2 New Street in Bridge of Allan.

I'll still be working as Precious Time Therapies offering you all of my existing treatments including Pregnancy massage, Swedish / Remedial massage, Facials (using the wonderful Tropic products), HEARTS massage, Hot Stones massage, Indian Head massage and I'll also shortly be adding on Postnatal massage in the coming weeks too! 💜

I'll be working Mondays from 1st September then from mid November I'll be adding Saturdays too.

My booking link (below and link in bio for Instagram) is open should you wish to book. Vouchers can also be booked through this and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

https://precioustimetherapies.co.uk

I've had such a lovely maternity leave with Lok. He's struggled with reflux and a possible cows milk allergy but, despite this, he's such a happy smiley wee guy and a joy to be around. He's 7 and a half months now and we're well into our weaning journey and he's just cut his first tooth today! 🦷 It's also been so lovely to spend special time with Willow, Aron and family too! 🥰

I'm so looking forward to getting back to work and seeing my lovely clients again and for this exciting new chapter of my business! 💜

I look forward to seeing you soon!

With love,

Gemma x

Photo from our lovely Baby Central class 💜

11/05/2025

Spaces are now limited for FREE baby massage classes. Classes are online so you can access from the comfort of your own home. Please get in touch for more info or share with someone who may be interested x

❤️ FREE BABY MASSAGE CLASSES ❤️

Please let me know if this is of interest/ you'd like to join and please feel free to share with any mums/ parents this may interest ❤️

Mary Beattie (my fabulous infant massage trainer) is training online next week and the week after and is teaching new students to become baby massage instructors. As part of their training, the students take part of a parent and baby class and so, we are looking for some mums/ parents and babies to attend the training.

The classes are entirely FREE to attend and are on:

❤️ Wed 14th, Thurs 15th and Fri 16th May at 12 - 1.15pm
❤️ Tues 20th, Wed 21st and Thurs 22nd May at 1.15pm - 2.30pm

❤️ The classes are online so you can attend from the comfort of your own home.
❤️ Ideally you'd need to come along to all classes for consistency for the students.
❤️ The classes are best for babies from birth until one year old.
❤️ There's only going to be 5 mums and babies in total at each class. Partners, siblings etc can join too if you would like.
❤️ You will receive a £10 voucher for attending the training.

If you'd like to join, please send me your email address and I can send more info to you.

As there are only a few spaces available, I'll allocate spaces on a first come first served basis.

Any questions please let me know.

Many thanks,

Gemma x

07/05/2025

❤️ FREE BABY MASSAGE CLASSES ❤️

Please let me know if this is of interest/ you'd like to join and please feel free to share with any mums/ parents this may interest ❤️

Mary Beattie (my fabulous infant massage trainer) is training online next week and the week after and is teaching new students to become baby massage instructors. As part of their training, the students take part of a parent and baby class and so, we are looking for some mums/ parents and babies to attend the training.

The classes are entirely FREE to attend and are on:

❤️ Wed 14th, Thurs 15th and Fri 16th May at 12 - 1.15pm
❤️ Tues 20th, Wed 21st and Thurs 22nd May at 1.15pm - 2.30pm

❤️ The classes are online so you can attend from the comfort of your own home.
❤️ Ideally you'd need to come along to all classes for consistency for the students.
❤️ The classes are best for babies from birth until one year old.
❤️ There's only going to be 5 mums and babies in total at each class. Partners, siblings etc can join too if you would like.
❤️ You will receive a £10 voucher for attending the training.

If you'd like to join, please send me your email address and I can send more info to you.

As there are only a few spaces available, I'll allocate spaces on a first come first served basis.

Any questions please let me know.

Many thanks,

Gemma x

28/01/2025

This is a lovely little offer if you're looking for some new skincare or needing to top up on anything 💚

Spend £90 by this Friday 31st January and receive this beautiful Hydrating Heroes set FREE

The set is worth £34 and includes a mini skin releaf moisturiser, mini super greens nutrient boost oil and mini rainforest dew hydration serum.

Amazing products if your skin is feeling a bit dry and dehydrated at this time of the year 🥶

Perfect for sensitive skin too 💚

Please let me know if you'd like to take advantage of this lovely wee offer or have any questions xx

31/12/2024

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year when it comes! 🥂

This is my current situ and, if I'm honest, I forgot how tough this postpartum stage was but I also forgot how rewarding and totally life affirming it is too and I wouldn't change it for the world! ❤️

Right now, this is where I'm meant to be 🥰

Wishing for all the best of everything in 2025 for all of us and maybe someone to do the night feeds would be fabulous thank you! 😂

With love,

Gemma x

24/12/2024

Introducing our second rainbow baby Lok Skyler Savoury 🌈 Born 18th December 5.50pm. 6 lbs 6 oz of pure perfection. We are over the moon with him and his big sister Willow is besotted 🩵

Our journey here has not been an easy one and my heart goes out to anyone going through pregnancy loss, baby loss and / or fertility issues. I know some of the pain and heartbreak you're going through ❤️‍🩹

And if you're in this situation, and need someone to talk to, please know that I'm always here. Just drop me a wee DM and I'll reply as soon as I can.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas with your friends and families 🎄 I hope it's a really special and magical time for all!

With Christmas wishes 🎅

Gemma x

04/12/2024

Today was my last day of working before maternity leave 💜

I'd just like to thank all my lovely clients for making my last few weeks and months so special 🥰

I love all the chats we have and I'm really going to miss working these next few months 😢

I've tried to accommodate my clients where possible and I apologise if you've not been able to get in while I've still been working.

Please note, I've put a 2 year expiry on all vouchers and block bookings so you'll be able to use these when I return to work next year.

I hope you have a lovely few weeks in the run up to Christmas 🎄

Please note, I'm still selling Tropic so if you're in need of some gorgeous skincare or lovely gifts for Christmas, please get in touch! 💜

Lots of festive love 🎄

Gemma x

28/11/2024

Are you getting ready for Christmas?

With a little bundle on the way in just over a month's time, I'm trying to get super organised early this year... AND Black Friday is the perfect time to get started with your Christmas shopping - if you haven't already! 🎁

And if you've been in to see me recently, you might've picked up a Tropic festive gift guide filled with lovely gifts for your friends and family (and maybe yourself too!)

AND at Tropic, Black Friday isn’t just about getting a bargain, it's about giving something to others too, to make a difference…

Introducing Give Back Friday ❤️

In partnership with United World Schools (UWS), you can shop (gifting, essential skincare, body care or makeup), enjoy FREE skincare, AND fund schooldays for children in remote regions around the world.

Last year, Tropic funded a whopping 73,000 days of education!

❤️ AND this year, Give Back Friday is back! ❤️

🎁 Spend £90 – Receive a FREE 10ml Youth Potion + fund 1 day of education

🎁 Spend £130 – Receive a FREE Limited Edition Eternity Collection, featuring 10ml Youth Potion + 15ml Special Edition Rose Otto Skin Dream + fund 2 days of education

🗓️ WHEN: Running until 11.59pm Sat 30th Nov 2024

❤️ Get in touch with me to place your order ❤️

And if you have someone in mind, but aren't sure what to buy them – get in touch, I'd be more than happy to help!

However you want to create your order, I can get it delivered directly to you or your loved ones 🎁

📦 Each order of £40 or more can be delivered free of charge across the UK 🇬🇧

You can view the online gift guide here:
https://issuu.com/tropicskincare/docs/2024_luxurygiftguide_full-pages

Any questions, please just ask!

With love,

(Your Tropic Ambassador) Gemma 💜 x