Tracy Richards Therapies & Yoga

Tracy Richards Therapies & Yoga I'm Tracy a holistic therapist with over 26 years experience.

Through intuitive touch, massage, reflexology, reiki, & breathwork, I create bespoke treatments held in a safe space where you can rest, rebalance, & reconnect with yourself.

đź’śNational Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Day. đź’śTomorrow is national POI day and I thought that on this day I woul...
24/10/2025

đź’śNational Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Day. đź’ś

Tomorrow is national POI day and I thought that on this day I would share something with you.
When I was 39, I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, a condition I had never heard of before. I had noticed a change in my periods around the age of 35, they started getting lighter and shorter and becoming more irregular.
After a few years of being sent for different tests and scans I was finally told that I had gone through early menopause and I needed to start taking H.R.T. This came as a complete shock and took a while for me to come to terms with.

For those that haven’t heard of this condition before, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, (sometimes called premature ovarian failure) is a condition where the ovaries stop functioning properly before the age of 40. This can lead to irregular or absent periods, fertility challenges, and symptoms related to low estrogen such as hot flashes, fatigue, and mood changes.
It affects around 1 in 100 women under 40, yet it remains under-recognized and often misunderstood.

On this day, I want to raise awareness about POI, encourage open conversations about reproductive health, and remind anyone facing this diagnosis that you are not alone, and your wellbeing matters. Early diagnosis and the right support can make a world of difference, for both physical and emotional wellbeing.
The Daisy Network is an amazing charity that helps to support anyone living with this condition.



National Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Day đź’ś

đź’śToday is National Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Day. đź’śI thought that on this day I would share something with y...
24/10/2025

đź’śToday is National Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Day. đź’ś

I thought that on this day I would share something with you.
When I was 39, I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, a condition I had never heard of before. I had noticed a change in my periods around the age of 35, they started getting lighter and shorter and becoming more irregular.
After a few years of being sent for different tests and scans I was finally told that I had gone through early menopause and I needed to start taking H.R.T. This came as a complete shock and took a while for me to come to terms with.

For those that haven’t heard of this condition before, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, (sometimes called premature ovarian failure) is a condition where the ovaries stop functioning properly before the age of 40. This can lead to irregular or absent periods, fertility challenges, and symptoms related to low estrogen such as hot flashes, fatigue, and mood changes.
It affects around 1 in 100 women under 40, yet it remains under-recognized and often misunderstood.

On this day, I want to raise awareness about POI, encourage open conversations about reproductive health, and remind anyone facing this diagnosis that you are not alone, and your wellbeing matters. Early diagnosis and the right support can make a world of difference, for both physical and emotional wellbeing.
The Daisy Network is an amazing charity that helps to support anyone living with this condition.



National Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) Day đź’ś

Today is world menopause day and this year’s theme, Lifestyle Medicine, reminds us how small, consistent changes in diet...
18/10/2025

Today is world menopause day and this year’s theme, Lifestyle Medicine, reminds us how small, consistent changes in diet, movement, sleep, and stress management can make a big difference during menopause.

Menopause is a natural stage of life, not something to hide or endure in silence.

Through my own experience of early menopause, I learned the importance of slowing down and truly listening to my body.

Alongside HRT, I turned to the holistic practices I know and love; massage, yoga, breath-work and balanced nutrition, to ease my symptoms and support my nervous system.
These practices helped me reconnect with myself and restore balance. 🌿

Let’s use this day to raise awareness, share knowledge, and support one another through every stage of womanhood. 💕

Last week I spent time at The Jing Institute of Advanced Clinical Massage completing their Advanced Fascial Massage Tech...
15/10/2025

Last week I spent time at The Jing Institute of Advanced Clinical Massage completing their Advanced Fascial Massage Techniques course — and it was amazing!💆‍♀️✨

I’ve been working with fascia for over 15 years, and the more I learn, the more fascinated I become.
When using fascial techniques in treatments, I often see profound shifts — physically, emotionally and mentally — especially for clients living with chronic pain, stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.

đź’« What is fascia?
Fascia is a web of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, organ and nerve in the body. It’s deeply connected to how we move, feel, and even how we process emotion.

Recent research shows that working with fascia can:
✨ Improve range of movement and posture
✨ Reduce pain and muscular tension
✨ Calm the nervous system and support emotional release

Studies from The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies and Frontiers in Physiology highlight how fascial manipulation can positively influence both physical function and stress regulation through the nervous system.

I’m excited to continue bringing these advanced techniques into my practice to help clients reconnect with their bodies, release tension, and find calm.


Having a lovely time in Athens, relaxing before we pick up the boats tomorrow and sail around the Saronic Islands on our...
12/09/2025

Having a lovely time in Athens, relaxing before we pick up the boats tomorrow and sail around the Saronic Islands on our yoga and sailing retreat.

🌕Tonight at 19.09 BST, we have the full moon in Pisces Lunar Eclipse. ✨Sometimes called the blood moon, because the moon...
07/09/2025

🌕Tonight at 19.09 BST, we have the full moon in Pisces Lunar Eclipse. ✨

Sometimes called the blood moon, because the moon can appear to be a shade of red. This is the first of two eclipses this month, the 2nd being the Virgo New Moon Solar Eclipse on the 21st September.
The energy during an eclipse is believed to heighten the moons power. With Full moons being a time of releasing and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Take some time over the next couple of days to pause and reflect back over the last few months. Notice old patterns and beliefs that haven’t been working for you and need to be released.
Pisces energy encourages emotional clarity and spiritual insight, it is a time to pay attention to your dreams and notice any messages you may receive.

I have really felt the change in the energy over the last couple of days. There has been a deep sense and inner knowing that things are changing for me. It has become harder to ignore where I have spent too long in my comfort zone and an awareness of the changes that I need to make. I can feel that my life is opening up and good things are coming.

I have started a regular journaling practice and found it to be really helpful.
These are some of the journaling prompts I have been working with:
Looking back over the last few months what has worked for me?
What hasn’t worked for me?
What am I ready to let go of?
What is changing within me right now?
What dreams do I still wish to fulfill?

Diaphragmatic Breathing
Deep belly breathing changes the pressure in the abdomen and chest and stimulates smooth muscle ...
03/09/2025

Diaphragmatic Breathing
Deep belly breathing changes the pressure in the abdomen and chest and stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the lymphatic vessels. This helps to stimulate the Thoracic duct; one of the largest and final filtration points for lymphatic fluid. Once the lymph has been filtered it returns to the circulatory system. 

Dry Body Brushing
A great addition to your morning routine. Dry body brushing is a quick and easy way to stimulate the lymphatic system.
Use a natural bristle brush on dry skin, start at the feet and work upwards towards the heart.
Dry body brushing gives your skin a gentle exfoliation and leaves you feeling energised and ready for rest of the day.

Walking/ Exercise
The contraction of muscles during walking and exercise helps to encourage the movement of lymph around the body.

Drinking Water
Dehydration can cause lymph fluid to become thick and stagnant, drinking water and keeping hydrated improves the consistency of lymph, allowing it to flow easily around the body.

✨Lymphatic Drainage Massage: More Than Just Relaxation ✨Did you know your body has its own natural detox system? 💧 The l...
01/09/2025

✨Lymphatic Drainage Massage: More Than Just Relaxation ✨

Did you know your body has its own natural detox system? đź’§ The lymphatic system plays a vital role in flushing out toxins, reducing inflammation, and keeping your immune system strong.
The gentle, rhythmic technique of lymphatic drainage massage helps to improve the flow of lymph around the body, improving the function of the lymphatic system.

Whether you’re recovering from travel, fighting fatigue, or just want to feel lighter and more energized — this gentle massage can make a big difference.
đź“Ťtreatments available in Thorpe Bay and Leigh on sea. Call or Text 07799475592 to book




What a week it’s been! Had such a great time on our Lake District retreat in Keswick. Thank you to Clare and Sarah and...
24/06/2025

What a week it’s been!
Had such a great time on our Lake District retreat in Keswick.
Thank you to Clare and Sarah and everyone who joined us, for making it such an amazing week.

We then ended the week, celebrating the Summer Solstice Midsummer festival. It was such a great vibe.
Feeling blessed to have spent this time with such an amazing group of people.

This time last week I was at the Jing Institute of Clinical Massage in Brighton, for their amazing Kinesiology taping co...
28/05/2025

This time last week I was at the Jing Institute of Clinical Massage in Brighton, for their amazing Kinesiology taping course.
Developed in the 1970’s by a Japanese chiropractor and Acupuncturist called Dr Kenzo Kase, This thin flexible tape can be used to help support joints and muscles, improve blood and lymphatic flow, reduce swelling and oedema and ease pain.

It was fascinating to learn how Kinesiology tape can help with so many different conditions and I can’t wait to start using it on my clients!

It’s less than 3 weeks until we return to the Lake District for our next retreat!We have 3 spaces left, could one of tho...
26/05/2025

It’s less than 3 weeks until we return to the Lake District for our next retreat!
We have 3 spaces left, could one of those spaces be for you?
If you feel like you could do with taking some time out, getting away from the everyday routine of life and in need for a week of outdoor adventure, connecting with like minded people and making new friends, then come and join us.
Date: 16th-20th June
Accommodation: Borrowdale View Cottage, Keswick
Price: ÂŁ750 pp for a solo double room
ÂŁ550 pp based on two people sharing
Price includes:
Accommodation
Breakfast every morning
2 evening meals
2 daily yoga sessions
Mindfulness and breathwork sessions

We will also have massage and reflexology treatments available to book separately and solution focused coaching sessions available.
For more information or to book go to or summitseaserenity.world

Looking forward to returning to the Lake District in June with and , for our adventure and yoga retreat. We will be sta...
01/05/2025

Looking forward to returning to the Lake District in June with and , for our adventure and yoga retreat.
We will be staying at Borrowdale View cottage in Keswick. Surrounded by stunning scenery there are plenty of places for you to explore.
We have a range of activities available, from daily yoga classes, hiking in nature, paddle boarding and mountain biking. You are free to do as much or as little as you want.

Dates: 16th - 20th June 2025
Price: ÂŁ750 for a solo room, ÂŁ550 per person for a twin room.
Price includes:
Accommodation
Breakfast
Two evening meals
Twice daily yoga sessions
Mindfulness sessions
For more information go to


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