Cherque Farm Holistics

03/01/2026

I love this message from Donna Ashworth. You really don't have to make New Year resolutions just because everyone else is.

For many, January is a hard, cold month…

When everyone is setting new goals, laying down righteous ground rules and striving to become a better version of themselves, some of us are fighting to find our feet each day...

You see, December is a month of giving, and some of us, come January, are completely and utterly spent.

A month of remembering everyone, and remembering absolutely everything.

A month of including everyone and of reaching out to each and every person we have ever known.

A month of reaching breaking point every day trying to have fun, to be the ultimate hostess, to be the perfect guest.

A month of stretching ourselves financially, emotionally and of letting our boundaries be breached by many... in the spirit of the season.

And then January hits and bam... before we can even begin the arduous task of clearing away the festivities, we are expected to jump on the ‘new year, new you’ bandwagon and transform ourselves entirely.

For some of us this is just too much.

January is the darkest and most depressing month of the year and for many sensitive souls, the barrage of ‘advice’ on how we ‘should’ be living, is just too much.

So perhaps this is a safe place to say that maybe it’s okay to take a week or two to recover and to just be kind to ourselves before demanding better.

And for those of us who really do fall low in the darkest month of the year. For those of us who have given too much and to whom the future looks bleak - perhaps this is the right place to say - you are absolutely fine the way you are. Just stay.

Take some time to breathe.

Take some time to not think about anything much at all except breathing in and breathing out.

Take some time to build back up, not tear your yourself down.

For many, this month is a mountain that looks unclimbable.

Be kind, my friends. Always.

Donna Ashworth

23/12/2025

Well that's my last client of the year done 😉
Wishing you all a relaxing, joyful and peaceful Christmas 🎄 A huge thank you for your continued support this year. I'm always truly grateful when you arrive for your therapies, gift therapies to your loved ones or like my posts 🙏

Much love
Catherine 💜🤶

12/12/2025

Beautiful words from Donna Ashworth if you're finding this season a little heavy. Sending love your way 💫🙏

07/12/2025

I think pusscat has been waiting for the tinsel to reappear all year 😻

I still have some Christmas gift vouchers left if you would like to give someone the gift of deep relaxation and restoration this year.

I can post them to you or you're welcome to collect from me in Lee-on-Solent.

Just message me to order or click this link:

https://www.cherquefarmholistics.co.uk/gift-vouchers/

Much love
Catherine 💜

06/12/2025

I love these wise words from Donna Ashworth. It's so important this time of year with all the overwhelm, to take a moment to be still and breathe and allow your nervous system to reset 🙏

24/11/2025

How many of us dedicate time to understanding our emotions, our moods and our true selves?

Real understanding of ourselves and our true nature begins when we turn inward.
When we dare to face our anger, sadness and fear with compassion instead of judgment. That is where transformation happens. That is where real peace begins 🙏

Working on ourselves isn’t selfish. It’s the greatest gift we can give to others because only when we understand who we are can we truly treat others with love, patience, and authenticity .

Reiki beautifully supports this inner work. It helps us reconnect to our essence, release what no longer serves us and return to balance. When we heal within, our light naturally radiates outward 🌟

To find out more:

https://www.cherquefarmholistics.co.uk/treatments-offered/reiki/

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13/11/2025

Happy World Kindness Day 🙏
Facial reflexology is popular in the therapy room this week 💆‍♀️Working the reflex points on the face and head combined with lots of soothing massage has a huge effect on relaxing the nervous system. The neck isn't left out either so this therapy can also ease neck pain and headaches. A great alternative too if you don’t like your feet touched!

04/11/2025

What a lovely review to receive - it's made my day. Thank you! 🙏
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I've been seeing Cath over the last 18 months and I can only highly recommend her holistic, caring and gentle approach. The atmosphere alone in her treatment room is peaceful and healing. I have had reflex and indian head and neck massages for neck pain which has been very beneficial. Caths calming nature and empathy towards me has been incredible..I do feel very blessed to have found such a caring practitioner who really does care about catering for what you need specifically which have been vital in keeping me going throughout the chaos of life. Thankyou Cath for the treatments you provide... I really could not do without them 💜
- Sarah.
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12/10/2025

Apart from a lovely walk along the seafront in the autumn sunshine, I've spent today getting my therapy room all cosy for next week's treatments. Fresh, warm blankets, plumped up pillows and the electric blanket for the couch is ready to be switched on if you like a cosy treatment! All ready for my gorgeous clients to experience reflexology, reiki and indian head massages. I have a couple of daytime slots free if you fancy drifting off on the couch for some deep relaxation and restoration 😴

10/10/2025

🍂 World Mental Health Day 2025 🍂

One thing I've noticed over the last few years is the amount of stress my clients tell me they are dealing with on a daily basis. And it's not just the overwhelm of having too much to fit in everyday, it seems to be the fear and anxiety created by the media, the news, social media - just too much noise from all directions.

You don’t need to be labelled as depressed to pay attention to your mental health. It’s the little moments of awareness, being really honest about how you feel and being kind to yourself that make the biggest difference.

Whether you choose to take a walk in nature, talk things through with someone you trust or reach out to a therapist for some support, every step you take towards caring for your mind matters 🙏

For me it's time in nature, quiet time to go within to find the peace again (lots of therapies!) and connection with others who truly get me - all these help my mental health. And of course supporting my fabulous clients 🌟

What do you do to look after your mental health? 🤔

07/10/2025

Don't miss the Hunter's Supermoon tonight, it will be larger and brighter than usual 🌟 Truly
magical! It will probably keep me awake though as full moons always do 😂 does anyone else get this problem?

25/09/2025

So true, find the joy wherever you can 🥰

Love this 🥰