Bee Tranquil

15/10/2025

Friday is World Menopause Day and I want to let you know how I can help you manage your menopause symptoms through massage and aromatherapy.

“How can massage help?” I hear you ask. “Isn’t it just a rub?”

No, no, no. Massage is not ‘just a rub’. It is an essential tool in helping you maintain good health and wellbeing.

Here’s how I can help you manage your menopause symptoms.

It is acknowledged that stress can increase the severity of menopause symptoms. Massage is a great stress reliever. It releases those feel good hormones – serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin - and reduces cortisol which is the biggie in making us stressed. Massage helps to rebalances your hormone levels.

Massage increases your relaxation. As you become more relaxed through regular massages, anxiety, stress, irritability and fatigue can be reduced. Massage is known to also known to reduce blood pressure making you feel calmer as a result.

Menopause can impact the body’s range of movements. Massage stimulates the natural muscle lubricants in the body especially between the connective tissue and therefore, helps things to run more smoothly.

Massage improves the circulation and lymphatic flow which can help relive headaches, leg cramps, muscle and joint pain and muscle tension.

If you’d like to know more about how massage can help, please send me a message.

Love Victoria

14/10/2025

Saturday is World Menopause Day, a day for putting menopause and the impact on those who experience it in the spotlight.

Yesterday, I wrote about how massage can help with the symptoms for menopause. And today I am looking at essential oils that can help*. Of course, put them together and the effects are more powerful.

Here are some essential oils that I regularly use for my ladies who are journeying through the menopause.

Bergamot – cools the body down, is a great anti-depressant and balances mood.

Camomile – this has a calming effect on an emotional level. This gentle anti-depressant will help with feelings of stress, depression and irritability.

Clary Sage – very relaxing essential oil. It calms nerves, lifts depression, stress and anxiety. It can reduce excessive sweating and hot flushes.

Geranium – calming and uplifting. Reduces feelings of restlessness and anxiety. It balances hormones and relieves menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.

Neroli – calms nervous apprehension

Ylang ylang – balancing and calming. Helps you manage feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, moodiness and mood swings. It also helps improve your focus and concentration.

If you would like any further information or to book your aromatherapy massage for menopause symptoms, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Love Victoria

*only use essential oils after a consultation with an aromatherapist as some may have contraindications to any health issues you may have or medication you may be taking.

13/10/2025

Hormones all over the place because of the menopause?

Have you thought about an aromatherapy massage to help?

It is known that stress can make menopause symptoms worse. When a massage takes place the body releases the feel good hormones serotonin, dopamine and the physical touch releases oxytocin. It also reduces the stress hormone cortisol.

Serotonin regulates emotions, acting to quell irritability and cravings for food. If you are low in serotonin you may have difficulty sleeping and tend to suffer from depression and overall irritability.

Dopamine affects intuition, inspiration, joy, and enthusiasm. If your dopamine fall, you may exhibit clumsiness, poor focus, and be easily distracted.

When stimulated by the massage your body will know when to release these hormones and where to distribute them around your body. This in turn contributes to ensuring your hormonal system functions correctly and is balanced to promote overall wellbeing.

Recent studies in the US have concluded that massage, by increasing the feel good hormones and reducing those that are less helpful, can help balance mood levels and move your body toward homeostasis (a naturally balanced state).

By inducing relaxation your body will enter a state of calm, anxiety reduces, your blood pressure lowers and your breathing deepens takin you from a screaming banshee back to something more human.

Coupled with an amazing range of essential oils that can help calm, relax, ease anxiety, reduce hot flushes, balances hormones and uplift you by choosing an aromatherapy massage can really help you get your balance back.

For more information on how I can help or to book your menopause massage, send me a message.

Sending light and love,

Victoria x

08/10/2025

Hello Wednesday.

On this Back Care Awareness Week if you want more information on how I can help or to book your appointment send me a message.

30 minute bespoke aromatherapy back massage £30
60 minute full body aromatherapy massage £60

Your table for one is waiting.

Victoria x

07/10/2025

If you read my post yesterday and thought "Really? How can a massage really help with what I am putting up with?", here is how a massage does help:

🔹massage improves blood circulation which aids the recovery of muscle soreness
🔹the improved circulation brings more oxygen to the muscles. The lack of oxygen produces lactic acid which makes the muscles feel sore
🔹it releases endorphins which are our internal pain killers
🔹reduces cortisol which is a neurotransmitter linked to pain
🔹it relaxes the muscles. Tense muscles = ouches

If you would like to know more how about the benefits of massage for your sore back or even book a treatment, send me a message.

Sending light and love x

06/10/2025

It’s Back Care Week.

How’s your back?

How’s that ni**le or dull ache that you are putting up with? Do you still even notice it or is it just a part of life now?

Does it get worse when you are stressed or haven’t moved from your desk all day?

Does it stop you from sleeping so you wake up feeling grumpy?

Does everything across your neck and shoulders feel tight?

Does it stop you from doing things you enjoy because it hurts to move?

Is it you can’t get comfortable even when trying to lie down on the sofa and relax?

All this can make your life feel like a cycle of frustration and exhaustion and it doesn’t have to be like this.

Regular aromatherapy massages with me can help reduce or alleviate the pain helping you to sleep better, get back to doing the things you enjoy and not being distracted by the pain while you work so you can concentrate better and get things done.

If you are ready to get some help for your back pain and start feeling better, book your first session with me and feel the difference.

Or if you know someone who might benefit from reading this, please share.

Prices start from £30 for a 30 minute back, neck and shoulder massage.

Love, Victoria

04/10/2025

02/10/2025

Yesterday I saw lots of posts about October. I suppose they were intended to be inspirational saying things like:

Releasing the pressure we put ourselves under.

Only saying yes to what feels right.

Calm and rest.

Quiet moments.

I don't know about you, with my to do list, running round taking Caitlin and Ben to rugby/netball/cricket/cadets, housework, groceries ..... the last thing I feel is calm and rested with time for quiet moments.

If you feel worn down from carrying it all as well, I totally get it.

I understand we too need recognition outside the mother, wife, colleague, Mrs Dependable roles we have.

We need to be seen, heard, looked after and remember we matter too. We are important to ourselves and in our lives.

When you come to me for a massage, as well as treating those aches, pains and ni**les, I want to put you back on your important list. I want you to feel someone is pouring back into you, not asking more from you.

I will see you for you, hear you and look after you for that precious half hour or hour, however long you are with me.

If this has resonated with you, get in touch to book a precious time for you aromatherapy massage. Or if you think someone will benefit from reading this, please share.

Prices start from £30 for a 30 minute back massage.

Love, Victoria

01/10/2025

Here's the Action for Happiness calendar.

Have an Optimistic October.

Love Victoria

28/09/2025

Happy Sunday.

Love Victoria

25/09/2025

This week I have been looking at Seasonal Affective Disorder.

These are some of my favourite essential oils that can help with the symptoms. If you have any medical conditions please check before using for any contra-indications.

Bergamot - relaxes and restores calm. Its an uplifting oil so helpful for dealing with depression, anxiety and tension. Can help with sleep issues.

Cedarwood - boosts emotional strength and stability. Can be used to support during difficult times or when dealing with anxiety and depression.

Jasmine - prized fir its antidepressant properties. It strengths the spirit, 8ncreases self confidence and promptes feelings of optimism.

Neroli - brings peace and balance to body, mind and spirit. It is supportive, calming and soothing.

Orange - uplifting and promotes positivity. Fills any space with happiness.

Patchouli - balancing and calming to the body, mind and spirit. It is uplifting, reduces stress and anxiety. An exquisite oil to use during times if depression.

Peppermint - stimulates and awakens the mind. Uplifting and refreshing. Combats fatigue and encourages focus.

Vertiver - Very grounding. Calming and restorative, can refuce insomnia, boost immune system and supports the nervous system.

I would suggest finding two or three you like and using them.

Please do be careful if you have any health conditions.

Love, Victoria x