CL Body Therapy

08/02/2026

Today we received a 1-star Google review from someone who hasn’t attended an appointment with us.

As a small, one-therapist clinic, I often respond to enquiries between treatments. Earlier today I acknowledged a transcribed voicemail via text and shared our booking link, letting them know I’d call back after my clinic finished at 6.15pm.

Unfortunately this wasn’t received well, and a review was left before we’d had the chance to speak.

I drafted a reply to the very unfair review to send to a friend to proof read - and accidentally sent it to that person 🤦 (it could only happen to me)

I care deeply about communication and client experience, and I always aim to return messages and calls where requested as soon as I realistically can within my fully booked day. Running a personalised, one-to-one practice means each client receives my full attention while they’re with me.

If you’re considering booking, please know your care, time and experience matter. Treatments are always tailored, and customer service is incredibly important to me.

I’ll continue to reflect and improve how I manage first contact and expectations — and I appreciate the understanding and support of those who choose to work with a small, human-run business.

Colette & Raven 🐾

29/01/2026

✨ The Power of Intra-Oral Buccal Massage ✨

This isn’t just a facial — it’s deep, targeted therapy from the inside out.

Intra-oral buccal massage works inside the mouth to release chronic tension held in the jaw, cheeks and facial muscles — areas we often don’t even realise we’re clenching.

💫 The benefits go far beyond aesthetics:

• Releases jaw tension & TMJ discomfort
• Helps relieve headaches & facial pain
• Softens deep expression lines from within
• Improves facial symmetry & muscle balance
• Enhances circulation & lymphatic drainage
• Supports nervous system regulation
• Creates a natural lift, sculpt & glow

By working both internally and externally, this technique reaches muscles that traditional facials simply can’t — making it one of the most effective ways to reset the face, jaw and nervous system.

Expect to feel lighter, calmer, more open…
and see a face that looks relaxed, lifted and alive

23/01/2026

Many women are told that joint pain in midlife is simply part of getting older — yet oestrogen plays a vital role in maintaining the health of our joints, tendons and connective tissues.

Oestrogen helps support collagen production, which gives tendons and ligaments their strength and flexibility. It also contributes to joint lubrication and helps regulate inflammation. As hormone levels begin to fluctuate and decline during perimenopause and menopause, it’s common for stiffness, aches and discomfort to appear — often without this link ever being explained.

This is where remedial and holistic therapies can offer meaningful support. Targeted remedial techniques help improve circulation, reduce muscular tension, and support the tissues surrounding the joints, easing strain and improving movement. Remedial therapies can also help reduce inflammation and encourage better joint function, particularly when the body is under increased stress from hormonal change.

Holistic therapies work alongside this by supporting the nervous system, encouraging relaxation, and helping the body move out of a constant state of tension. By calming the stress response, these therapies can reduce pain sensitivity, support hormonal balance, and improve overall resilience — allowing the body to adapt more comfortably during this transitional phase.

Rather than pushing through pain or accepting discomfort as inevitable, the right combination of remedial and holistic care can help you feel more supported, mobile, and at ease in your changing body.

21/01/2026

We are not your usual holistic therapist.
We combine evidence-based science with the power of holistic wellness to create bespoke treatments that are entirely unique to you.

Our Indian Head Massage is not a traditional style. Instead, it takes a contemporary approach — drawing on skills and techniques from remedial and advanced therapeutic practices. This allows us to work more effectively with tension patterns, posture, lymphatic system and the nervous system, delivering results that go far beyond relaxation alone.

21/12/2025

20/12/2025

I cannot thank The Cushty Cheesecake Co. enough for this absolute legend of a cheesecake - which i have just picked up. A birthday treat to myself 🎁

Yes... i will be having cheese cake for breakfast every morning for the next few days 😂

I also cannot thank my wonderful clients and friends for your kindness and generosity- and thinking of me on my 37th birthday. From home made products, witchy rituals, proper dubai chocolate from Castle chocolates, and gift vouchers for Lowther Castle 🤍 i am so blessed and very grateful.

I have the very best clients ever xx

16/12/2025

Facial Lymphatic Drainage and Sculpting Massage isn’t a luxury… it’s about feeling comfortable, confident, and truly at home in your own skin.

This treatment goes far beyond relaxation.
It helps to reduce puffiness, soften tension, brighten the complexion, and support your skin’s natural detox pathways — all while gently sculpting and contouring the facial structure for a more lifted, defined appearance.
The result? You look refreshed and feel revitalised from the inside out.

In a world that constantly pulls on your time, energy, and stress levels, taking care of your face and nervous system isn’t indulgent… it’s essential.
It’s where confidence begins, where comfort returns, and where you reconnect with the version of yourself that feels calm, grounded, and lifted.

Feeling good in your skin isn’t a treat — it’s a necessity.

And you deserve that.

Clbodytherapy.co.uk

Colette & Raven 🐾

08/12/2025

Have you got your surgery date?
Now is the perfect time to schedule your Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

Post Op MLD is a gentle, highly specialised technique that supports your body during healing. Evidence shows it can help to:

• Reduce post-operative swelling and inflammation
• Improve lymphatic flow and fluid clearance
• Support tissue repair and healthy recovery
• Ease discomfort, tightness and pressure as you heal
• Help prevent fibrosis and excessive scar tissue
• Promote smoother, more comfortable post-surgery outcomes

At CL Body Therapy, we are specialists in Post-Operative MLD, offering calm, expert care to guide your body through each stage of recovery — helping you heal efficiently, comfortably and with confidence.

Book ahead to secure your recovery sessions.

01/12/2025

It’s not just a massage…

It’s a moment for your whole body and mind to reset.
A space where your nervous system can finally calm.
Where tension melts, circulation improves, and the weight you’ve been carrying — physically and emotionally — gets a little lighter.

With 20 years of experience, skill and genuine passion, every treatment at CL Body Therapy — based within a dedicated health and wellness clinic — is tailored to you.

A place where your body can truly heal and recover.

Not just muscles, but mood.
Not just knots, but nervous system.
Not just pressure, but presence.

This is your time to feel grounded, balanced, and genuinely looked after.

And that’s worth so much more than “just a massage.”

Clbodytherapy.co.uk

Colette & Raven 🐾

25/11/2025

🌿 How Reflexology Supports You Through Menopause

At CL Body Therapy, Carlisle

Menopause is a major physical and emotional transition, and many clients come to me feeling tired, overwhelmed, and not quite themselves. Reflexology offers a gentle, supportive way to help your body cope during this time — and there’s research to back it up.

✨ Helps ease hot flushes & night sweats

A Randomised Controlled Trial with 120 women showed that reflexology significantly reduced hot flushes and night sweats after a short course of sessions (Borzou et al., 2016).

✨ Supports deeper, more restorative sleep

Many clients tell me they sleep better after reflexology. A systematic review found improvements in menopause-related symptoms, including better sleep quality (Li et al., 2020).

✨ Lifts mood and eases emotional overwhelm

Reflexology helps calm the nervous system, reducing stress and helping your body move out of “fight or flight.”
A Randomised Controlled Trial found significant improvements in depression levels in menopausal women after six weeks of treatment (Khalili et al., 2019).

✨ Improves overall quality of life

Research using the MENQOL (Menopause Quality of Life Index) found that women receiving reflexology reported better mood, more physical comfort, and improvements in sexual wellbeing (Borzou et al., 2016).
Other studies also show symptom relief, though results can vary (Shalev et al., 2002).

✨ Reflexology at CL Body Therapy

Every session is tailored to your exact needs — your symptoms, stress levels and stage of menopause. I work with reflex points linked to hormone regulation, sleep, digestion and the nervous system to help your body rebalance and cope more comfortably.

🔍 A gentle note

The research is promising but still developing. What we consistently see — both in studies and here in the clinic — is that women feel calmer, sleep better, and manage symptoms more easily after reflexology.

19/09/2025

Raven and myself are really excited to tell you that we will be working a long side Ness and her fabulous team at Oracle Clinics - 23 Portland Square - from the 28th of September 💫

We will message everyone who has booked appointments with us, to keep you right.

The team at Oracle have a special interest in women's health and menopause. They also have successful clinics in Newcastle and Morpeth.. to find out more please visit their website:

www.oracleaesthetics.co.uk