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Luxury Massage & Holistic Therapy Treatments at The Skin Genie within Houghton Hall

04/03/2026

There are moments in life that make everything pause.

This is one of them.

We’re sharing this to raise awareness of brain tumours something that has touched our family in the most personal way. Behind every diagnosis is a real person, a real family, and a life that changes in an instant.

A brain tumour doesn’t just affect the individual. It impacts partners, children, work, friendships, plans and dreams.
The emotional and physical journey is something you can never fully prepare for.

We’re choosing to share this not for sympathy, but for awareness. For earlier conversations. For better understanding. For more research. For hope.
If this post reaches even one person who feels less alone, it’s worth it.

Please keep talking. Keep checking in. Keep supporting.🤎

03/03/2026

Oncology massage is a highly specialised treatment designed to safely support the body during and after cancer treatment.

It requires advanced training and a thorough understanding of how chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and other medical interventions affect the lymphatic system, circulation, immune function and overall wellbeing.

This isn’t a standard massage with lighter pressure, every session is carefully tailored on the day. Positioning, techniques, duration and pressure are all adapted to meet the body exactly where it is, ensuring complete safety and comfort.

The focus is on gently supporting the
💦 lymphatic system, easing fluid retention, calming the nervous system, reducing muscular tension and creating deep rest.

When the body is under medical treatment, it needs a different level of care one that nurtures rather than challenges.

Oncology massage offers a safe, supportive space to relax, regulate and feel held during what can be an incredibly overwhelming time. Many clients leave feeling lighter, calmer and more grounded.

If you or someone you love is navigating treatment or recovery and would like to know more, please feel free to reach out privately.

Tag some one that needs to see this 🤎

01/03/2026

Magnesium is one of the most supportive minerals for the body ✨especially after massage.

During a treatment, muscles soften, circulation improves and your nervous system begins to shift into a calmer state. Magnesium helps to continue that process long after you leave the treatment room.

It plays a key role in:
• Relaxing muscles and easing tension
• Supporting recovery and reducing post-massage soreness
• Calming the nervous system
• Improving sleep quality
• Helping the body manage stress and inflammation

Soaking in a warm magnesium salt bath after your massage allows the body to fully unwind, encourages gentle detoxification and supports the lymphatic system as it continues to move fluid and waste.

This is why all clients at The Wellness Retreat are encouraged to take a hot magnesium salt bath following their treatment , it’s a simple ritual that helps you hold onto that post-massage calm while deeply nurturing your body.

Massage is the treatment…
Magnesium is the aftercare your body will thank you for.

✨ Save this as a reminder for your next self-care evening

26/02/2026

💦Lymphatic drainage is often seen as a sculpting treatment… but its real power runs much deeper.

This gentle therapy supports one of the body’s most vital systems the lymphatic system which helps to:
• move excess fluid
• strengthen immune function
• clear cellular waste
• regulate inflammation

When lymph flow slows (through stress, hormonal shifts, illness, surgery, long periods of sitting, or simply not moving enough), it can show up as:
• puffiness
• heaviness
• bloating
• fatigue
• that general inflamed, “not quite right” feeling

My Lymphatic Drain & Sculpt treatments are never forceful.
They’re slow, soothing and rhythmic designed to encourage your body’s natural processes rather than push against them.

And like most things in wellness, the magic happens with regular care.

If you’ve been feeling heavy, hormonally bloated, or just a little out of balance lately… this could be the gentle reset your body has been asking for.

14/01/2026

I am so grateful to my regular clients who continue to choose and support The Wellness Retreat. Your trust, loyalty and the relationships we’ve built over time are truly at the heart of what I do. 🤎

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your wellness journey 🤍

06/01/2026

Little daily habits I’m truly enjoying at the moment 🌿
Simple, consistent practices that support lymphatic flow, balance the nervous system and gently lift overall wellbeing.

• Vibration plate – 15 minutes daily
Supports lymphatic drainage, encourages circulation, helps reduce stagnation and fluid retention, and gives the body a gentle full-body activation without stress. I often notice improved energy and a lighter feeling afterwards.

• Vitamin D3 + K2
Essential for immune health, bone strength and mood regulation. Vitamin D supports emotional wellbeing, while K2 helps guide calcium to where the body needs it most.

• Omega-3
Wonderful for reducing inflammation, supporting brain health, hormonal balance and joint comfort. A big part of maintaining internal calm and resilience.

• Fresh flowers in the house
A simple but powerful mood-booster. Flowers bring beauty, presence and softness into the space, supporting emotional wellbeing and creating a sense of calm and joy.

✨ Small rituals, done consistently, have a profound impact on lymphatic health and overall happiness.

29/11/2025

🥹I love reading all the reviews that you leave on my booking page, and I truly appreciate the time everyone takes to write them.

The feedback has been absolutely incredible, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing your experiences. This latest review is exceptional and fills me with real pride.

It’s a privilege to offer this level of care at The Wellness Retreat, and I’m so grateful for every client who chooses to invest in their wellbeing with me.

12/11/2025

🌿 Let’s Talk About the Lymphatic System 🌿

It’s one of those systems we don’t often think about, yet it plays such an important role in how we feel every day. Your lymphatic system helps your body clear out waste, reduce inflammation, and keep your immune system strong — but unlike your blood, it doesn’t have a natural pump to keep things moving.

That’s where regular lymphatic massage really helps. Through slow, gentle movements, it encourages healthy lymph flow, supporting your body’s natural detox process. Over time, this can help with:
✨ Reducing water retention and bloating
✨ Supporting your immune function
✨ Improving skin clarity and tone
✨ Helping recovery after illness, surgery or stress
✨ Boosting overall energy and wellbeing

It’s not just a one-off treatment — regular sessions help your body stay balanced, calm, and working as it should. It’s a simple yet powerful way to support your health from the inside out.

LymphaticMassage

02/11/2025

Your lymphatic system works quietly in the background every day — supporting detoxification, reducing inflammation, and keeping your immune system balanced.

But stress, poor sleep, hormonal shifts, or even simple daily tension can slow it down. That’s where lymphatic massage steps in.

A gentle, rhythmic technique that encourages the natural flow of lymph — helping to:
🌿 Reduce fluid retention and puffiness
🌿 Ease inflammation
🌿 Support immunity and healing
🌿 Leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply restored

Your body is designed to heal itself — sometimes it just needs a little help getting started.

📍 The Wellness Retreat, Carlisle
💆‍♀️ Book your Lymphatic Massage and give your system the reset it deserves.

LymphaticMassage

09/10/2025

Introducing……
The Grounding Ritual — 45 minutes of pure calm for tired feet and a busy mind.

Enjoy a soothing foot exfoliation, massage and mask, followed by heated booties to melt away tension, while a scalp massage helps you drift into deep relaxation.
Because when your feet feel good, everything flows better 💫
45 minutes · £50
Available to book now at The Wellness Retreat Carlisle.

06/10/2025

✨ The Ultimate Indulgence Has Had an Upgrade ✨

Your favourite treatment just got even better…
You can now opt for the upgraded version of The Ultimate Indulgence, designed for the ultimate head-to-toe reset.

Your treatment now includes a luxurious foot ritual — complete with a foot exfoliation, hydrating mask, and heated booties to melt away tension and leave your skin silky soft.

🕯️ 90 minutes of total bliss
💷 £120

Because you deserve to be completely indulged.

📍 The Wellness Retreat Carlisle
💫 Book your upgraded experience today

30/09/2025

🍁 you asked for it… so here it is 🍁
two new autumn rituals designed to melt away tension, nourish your body and bring you back into balance this season ✨

treat yourself to your autumn reset ~ click the booking link to secure your ritual today 🌙🍂

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The Skin Genie, Houghton Hall, Houghton
Carlisle
CA64JB

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Monday	9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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+447590079366

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https://thewellnessretreat.book.app/

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