Angie Asplin

25/07/2022

He is so right! ❤️

20/07/2022

Hope you all managed to stay cool yesterday, including overnight. I’m not great with extreme heat.

I have an update for you and I have been putting off writing it. In recent weeks, I have had to come to the decision to close my business. Times have been incredibly tough and after COVID, lockdowns and bereavement I can not afford to wait this economic downturn out. I do this with a heavy heart but when you are often awake at night worrying about whether things are going to work out, it’s time to take action.

I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, anyone who followed me, shared posts, came for treatments, bought gift cards and supported me in any way.

I will keep facial treatments as a hobby where time allows because I honestly love doing it and developing my skills. I’m not closing this page but I will be less active.

Sending love to all.
Angie x

17/06/2022

Morning and Happy Friday!

If you are heading out today please give your face a decent layer of sunscreen. By decent, I mean the equivalent of a line of product down two fingers. Yes, it is probably more than you are using! If your face cream or foundation contains an SPF that is not enough protection. Don’t forget to cover your ears and the back of your neck, wear a hat if that’s your thing and give yourself some shade. You still catch the rays in there.

I’m at The Open Door today. It’s going to look this glorious. And because it’s going to be super warm (and I’m British so I bang on about the weather all the time) I shall be bringing my eyesicles. That’s the blue globes in the photos. They live in the fridge and are wonderful at this time of year.
Especially good on hot, tired skin and so lovely around the eyes - especially if you have hayfever.

Ping me a message if you need this today. And stay cool my friends! 🧊

14/06/2022

Hay fever help incoming! 🚨

If you suffer from hay fever, these are the best face reflexology points to stimulate.

If your eyes become sore or itchy or both try steeping an organic chamomile teabag for 5 mins. Wait for it to cool, squeeze so it’s not running everywhere and then apply directly to your eye as a soothing compress. If you can wait, cool the teabag in the fridge for extra relief.

Basil essential oil is brilliant. A few drops inhaled from a tissue/hankie can reduce inflammation and clear your head.

A draining face massage working on sinuses is great for relieving pressure and discomfort in your face. Cupping also works well with this. Message me if you would like to try it to help with your symptoms.

11/06/2022

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Body Heaven Beauty Therapy

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🌟We are offering 20% off all our Holistic treatments throughout June and July🌟

Treatments included:

*Reiki
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To book contact us on
07926067503
bodyheavenlancing@gmail.com
www.treatwell.co.uk

If booking online, click pay at venue and discount will be applied on the day of treatment.

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08/06/2022

It’s Pride month.

I support the LGBTQi+ community 365 days a year. I will not tolerate disrespect nor hatred. We are equal. You are welcome here, with love, always.

Looking forward to this month’s events to celebrate love, and whoever we are.

07/06/2022

Evening lovelies,

Today I’m all about the clouds. We’ve had all the weather lately, glorious sun, thunder and rain. Anyone who knows me well will tell you I love the beauty of the sky in all its forms. I am looking out at some lovely fluffy clouds in a blue sky, after today’s drizzly grey veil. I remember reading that even when the sky is grey or miserable all above it is blue and serene, rather like the impermanence of bad times or a low mood. I like that feeling of lightness during and after a treatment, like the lifting of grey clouds to feel the sun’s warmth and a sense of contentment.

This week I am in Lewes at The Open Door on Friday and then Body Heaven in Lancing on Sunday. Message or WhatsApp me to book or discuss your treatment.

In the time it has taken me to write this the sky has clouded over again. 🥴 I’m here for the sunshine and the grey days too.

03/06/2022

Clinic flowers. Will creates pretty bunches in every space!

It’s a Glow Up! day yoday. Hope you have a lovely weekend 💕

03/06/2022

Happy Jubilee Friday (? is that a thing?).

I don’t even know if it is a Bank Holiday today but I *am* at The Open Door. I’m having a short day so if anyone wants to claim a 2:45 slot just let me know.

Have a fab weekend y’all ✨

01/06/2022

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01/06/2022

Joyful June! Want to try this with me?

Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day 🌤

Join us for and discover actions to help you find more joy, even in difficult times https://actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june

29/05/2022

Good to go, Body Heaven! The aurora light is on and my magic hands are primed!

Have a smashing Sunday ✨

27/05/2022

Lovely lil’ review on insta from one of today’s treatments. Loving the idea of having magic hands. I do have a Harry Potter scar, so…. 🤔

27/05/2022

Morning all!

This is a bit of a funny week, a Bank Holiday has moved and we have a Jubilee weekend coming up 🇬🇧 so thought I would share my whereabouts.

I will be working on the Bank Holiday Friday so anyone who wants to relax on Her Maj’s big day, or if you want to sparkle over the long weekend, get in touch.

Have a lovely week 💜 👑 💜

27/05/2022

Will be at The Open Door for a late one today. Do you want to book in after 6pm? Give me a shout if that’s your slot!

Happy Friday ❤️

20/05/2022

Happy Friday! Stay toasty ❤️

15/05/2022

Lovely morning/afternoon in Body Heaven. Facial rejuvenation massage followed by foot reflexology for the lovely Sue (hope you’re feeling fabulous) and then a well-deserved Glow Up! for Jay.

I used my new aurora light in the treatment room and it was beautiful to see the colours change and ripple as I worked. It’s lovely for clients to watch as they relax.

Hope you are having a lovely (possibly damp) Sunday. I’m back at Body Heaven on 29th May. Message or WhatsApp if you would like to book a treatment. 💕

14/05/2022

Mooooooorning! Happy Saturday ☀️

I will be at Body Heaven Beauty Therapy tomorrow. My day is almost full but there is a slot at 2:30 if anyone is looking for a slice of Sunday chill. Just bop the WhatsApp button or message me if you are tempted. My most popular treatments at the moment seem to be the Glow Up! and the traditional Facial Rejuvenation Massage. More information on these facial treats on my website: www.angieasplin.com

Have a lovely day and remember, if you are sitting in the sun wear a sunscreen! 😎

13/05/2022

Busy old day today in Lewes, gratitude levels in the sky. Whatever you are up to today may it be a good one.

Bittersweet wonderful news about Dame Deborah James. Warrior legend. ✨

12/05/2022

11/05/2022

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

How are you?

I don’t think I have ever been so aware of MH as I am right now, not even when I worked in a MIND drop-in centre.
The pandemic, successive lockdowns, loneliness, financial worries, the energy crisis, cost of living, war in Europe - any of these in isolation would be tough but it has been relentless. All the while our lives go on and bring their own challenges. No wonder so many are truly struggling to find any happy feelings.

So, what do we do? There are the obvious answers. Exercise/movement are beneficial, stimulating those ‘feel good’ endorphins. Eating properly is critical, there is a huge connection between gut health and the brain. We need good nutrition in times of crisis. Sleep, of course. Give the body crucial time to repair and heal. Sure, these are all obvious and quite often they are the first things to go to the wall when we are low. Don’t want to shift myself. Want to eat rubbish. Poor or disturbed sleep.

Of course I’m going to say having a treatment helps, because I know it can. Going back to my days at MIND, the thing the clients most wanted to keep when facing budget cuts was the Tuesday afternoon with me. There, I saw clients with manic-depression, aural hallucinations, depression and many cases of severe self-harm. I had to build trust. Some were in physical pain, for others it was less visible but just as limiting. But they all knew after a little aromatherapy and some dedicated time for care, they felt better. They felt safe and nurtured and it was my privilege to do that for them.

But what if a treatment just isn’t possible?

Tell someone when you feel brittle. Try not to “soldier on”. It isn’t a weakness to be honest if you aren’t coping.

Gratitude can sharpen your focus - just three things a day. Could be as simple as feeling the sun on your face or hearing a cat purr.

When I am feeling low or anxious I ask myself if I am safe, right now, in this moment. Fortunately the answer has always been yes. We only have right now. And if right now is safe - then that is a good thing. If you don’t feel safe, please tell someone.

Help is out there for those who need it right now. Details below. Tell someone. Share it.

MIND 0300 123 3393 (open 9am - 6pm weekdays)
Samaritans 116 123 (always open)
CALM - the campaign against living miserably - 0800 585858 (open 5pm - 12am).

Good reads: Why has nobody told me this before? - Dr Julie Smith
The Comfort Book - Matt Haig

06/05/2022

Lovely Friday at The Open Door. A blissful hour long Glow Up! for Karen, Foot Reflexology for Linda and finished off with Tim’s weekly face massage.

Outside the birds were singing and it was glorious. I sat in the little garden beside the clinic before I started work, got some Vitamin D and watched a magpie desperate to cadge some crisps from a guy on a nearby bench.

Hope you have a lovely weekend,
Love
Angie ✨

02/05/2022

Haven’t done this for a while. Hello, I am the human behind this account.

I’m a Sussex-based holistic therapist focusing on facial treatments. I work from Lewes, Hove and Lancing providing facial rejuvenation massage, reflexology, reiki and bespoke face treatments. I believe in ageing well and the compassionate acceptance of the ageing process. My treatments are natural, gentle and non-invasive.
Thank you for all your likes, shares and messages. I’m a small business, like so many others in my industry COVID has not made working easy and I really appreciate your support.
My stories often cover other interests. Stand by for the cat spam! 😏

01/05/2022

A lovely day at Body Heaven. We had a face/foot reflexology combination, a Glow up! and finished with Reiki. My clients looked rested, glowing and happy when they left the treatment room, which also makes me happy. Very much so. I am back here on 15th May.

Today is Beltane, the celebration of spring at her most glorious and abundant as we move into summer. Maypoles and garlands. It’s also a lovely long weekend. Hope you get to enjoy it.

Thank you always for liking, commenting and sharing my posts. May you have a blessed day. ✨

28/04/2022

I’m here tomorrow. Who fancies a face massage?

26/04/2022

Sunday 1st May, I will be back here!
Body Heaven 💜
I am offering Facial Rejuvenation Massage, Face Reflexology, Reiki, Zone Face Lift and my very own Glow Up! Make the most of the weekend with a Sunday chill.
DM or WhatsApp to book.

24/04/2022

This arrived in the post yesterday. Anyone who has had a facial treatment with me will be familiar with the Elixir I use, well this is the latest addition. A silky blend of Frankincense and Rose essential oils, with Pomegranate Seed and Rose Hip oils. This is a gentle, soothing and sublime oil for face treatments. It smells delicious, uplifting and comforting at the same time. I can’t wait to use it next week.

22/04/2022

This was yesterday’s lovely view at The Float Spa. Sarah had an hour long Glow Up! consisting of Facial Rejuvenation Massage to start (brow lift and forehead smoothing) then some soothing, relaxing crystals to lift and reduce tension. I used the gorgeous facial Elixir in the latter part of the treatment and finished off with a bit of freestyle massage. Her skin was soft, supple and glowing at the end. She noticed immediately that her jawline was more sculpted. She was super relaxed and happy, which is just what we wanted!

Message me to make a booking at the Float Spa.

20/04/2022

Greetings, faces! How is everyone? 💕

I made a few of these to explain my lesser-known treatments and today it is the turn of the cups!

They are fabulous tools to bring life back to your skin. Cupping increases blood flow from the suction which in turn stimulates lymphatic drainage to de-puff. Fresh blood flow brings lovely nutrients and increases cell regeneration. Cupping boosts collagen production which is good news because from about 25 years old our collagen production declines. Collagen is an important part of the “scaffolding” that keeps our skin plump and healthy. Stagnation in the face is swept away with dynamic cupping, a movement which is excellent for sculpting.

Is cupping uncomfortable? No. It’s certainly different if you have never experienced anything like it before, but it’s not unpleasant at all. One of my clients loves it so much she compares my flash cupping to kisses!

I use The Facial Cupping Expert’s Prickly Pear Seed Oil in most of my Cupping treatments. It’s cold-pressed, 100% Organic, packed with antioxidants and skin-boosting Vitamin E and K. It is good for inflamed skin and is non-comedogenic.

Cupping is brilliant for relieving sinus conditions like hay fever.

Tag a friend who would benefit from a cupping session, hit the WhatsApp button or message me to book.

Treatments available The Open Door in Lewes Friday 1:30 - 6:30pm, Body Heaven Beauty Therapy Lancing alternate Sundays and ad-hoc at The Float Spa in Hove ❤️

03/04/2022

Sunday in Body Heaven ✨ Let’s get glowing.

03/04/2022

Morning!

And a happy sunny Sunday to you. This morning I’m heading off for my first session at Body Heaven in Lancing. There will be some cupping, crystal mushrooms, Gua Sha and glorious face massage going on today.

What better day to chill out than a Sunday? Mostly, we book a treatment, enjoy an interlude of “me time” and then it’s back to the clatter of life at full steam. But Sundays are usually quieter, gentler and slower paced. So really, it’s the best day to give yourself the gift of relaxation and truly feel the benefit of it.

Whatever you’re up to today, be nice to yourself.
Love,
Angie

26/03/2022

☀️
It’s a Sunshine Saturday and the clocks are going forward. Are you ready for the change to longer days and lighter evenings? It seems to make most of us unfurl and feel more alive.

In just over a week I will be available at Body Heaven in Lancing on alternate Sundays.

I will be bringing the classic Angie treatments with me:

✨Facial Rejuvenation Massage - Relaxing face massage based on Ayurvedic grooming rituals designed to release, smooth and lift the face and restore radiance.
✨Reiki - Non-invasive, balancing energy healing to calm the mind and promote the body’s natural healing.
Facial Reflexology - Supporting wellbeing with precise massage movements which also bring a healthy glow to the face.
✨Glow up! - A smorgasbord of treatments for the undecided - pick a combination to address a concern or just bliss out.
✨Zone Face Lift - A nurturing facial treatment using a combination of techniques (such as face reflexology, Gua sha and Japanese massage) to lift, firm and balance.
✨Facial Cupping - Soft silicone cups are moved over oiled skin. The suction causes a mini-trauma that prompts the skin’s natural healing. Cupping can be added to another treatment or given as a stand alone treatment to address a concern, such as acne scarring or sinus problems.

Body Heaven is the health suite within South Downs Leisure Gym, Lancing Manor, Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0PH. Free parking is available onsite.

Treatments with me at this location are available from 10am. Please either press the WhatsApp button or message me with enquiries or to book a session. Cards, cash and bank transfer accepted. Gift vouchers are available.

For more information please visit www.angieasplin.com

18/03/2022

My take on why face treatments are so good for you.

Freedom. Your face, head and neck hold a tremendous amount of tension within the muscles and the fascia. Freeing tissue stuck from habitual expressions or movements brings a lovely sense of release.

Glowing skin. Massage is a form of light exfoliation. Improved circulation feeds the skin. Your complexion is improved by touch.

Stagnation be gone! Fluid and puffiness are flushed away by stimulating lymphatic drainage.

Feel lighter. You’re safe here. As you breathe deeply and your body relaxes, your nervous system is soothed. You float into a swirl of deepest peace.

So it’s not just about looking sparkly. It’s part of it, but it goes deeper than that. It’s about restoring your battery and giving yourself space in which to be nurtured.

All my treatments bring you these benefits. Contact me for more details.

15/03/2022

Well hi there,

I thought maybe some of my lesser known treatments could do with an explanation, so expect a few of these to pop up.

Hope you have a good Tuesday ✨

12/03/2022

Let’s be having you! My voice is still a bit croaky isn’t it?

11/03/2022

Hi Friday faces! ✨

Covid got me. Spent my Birthday coughing, wheezing and snivelling. Still have a lot of congestion (sorry) and the lingering damage seems to have affected my sense of taste and smell. I got nothing! Rubbish!

I have some lovely new face oils on order and I’m hoping by the time they arrive that I will be able to enjoy them! Firstly there is Prickly Pear oil from the Face Cupping Expert. Packed with skin boosting nutrients, I’ll be using this in my face cupping treatments unsurprisingly! I have some more delicious Elixir coming to me from Ziggie Bergman, which I use in Face Reflexology and Zone Face Lift. I’m also going to try Ziggie’s new Rose and Frankincense oil blend for face treatments like my Glow up! Two of the most relaxing and nurturing essential oils out there. Looking forward to using it. God, I hope I can smell it!

Other big news is I will be starting at Body Heaven in Lancing from 3rd April, doing alternate Sundays. Day of rest, day of chill, what better day to have a restorative treatment to round off the weekend and set you up for the week? I’ve had some lovely leaflets made in readiness. More information to come.

Sending love out there to you ✨
Angie

11/03/2022

25/02/2022

Thought long and hard about posting this on my socials, it seems so light while a darkness encroaches on the world. I feel sick for Ukraine. For those brave souls who marched for peace in Russia.

But I AM posting Happy Friday because we have had unrelenting drama, fear, worry and stress for over 2 years. We are tired of it. We need the light. And loads of it. Sending love and a bright light out there to all who can see this and those who can’t. Good is out there so hold on.
Love,
Angie