Hannah Holistics Therapies

12/09/2025

Both yoga and Buddhist philosophy tell us to be relentlessly selfish in our pursuit of our own happiness for the benefit of others.

Despite what social media might tell us, true self-care goes well beyond a bubble bath and face mask. Real self-care looks like daily check ins and brutally honest conversations with our nervous system.

Self-care feels terribly self-indulgent for someone like me who thrives on helping others and to be honest, can sometimes slip into the rescuer roll but right now, I can feel that I have been loading a little bit too much into my emotional backpack and need some space to heal. I need to take time so that I can show up better for my clients and yoga students.

Our bodies are living radars for all things emotional and I’m learning to listen to the little signs like tight shoulders, racing thoughts, forgetting what I went upstairs for and generally being a little more irritable than normal, to tell me it’s time to implement some rest and recouperation.

What that looks like for me will be different to what it looks like for you. As an introvert, I’m more likely to need solitude whereas an extravert will be more likely to crave group activities and company. Nothing is right or wrong and if we learn to listen to our nervous system’s clues, we can heal our own body and mind.

So this is me right now. Relentlessly selfish in my self-care so I can show up better for you.

10/09/2025

Self care can look different to everyone. For me it’s nature walks, grounding and hot drinks.

You may choose regular massages or reflexology or maybe a yoga class and some breath work is more your thing.

Remember that the magic ingredient is consistency. There isn’t much point in doing something good for yourself just once. That would be like brushing your teeth one morning and saying “that’s it, I don’t ever have to brush my teeth again”.

Self care doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive, it can be all about the fluffy socks and grounding.

If the world feels a bit crazy now, it’s because it is. It’s weird as hell and all we can do sometimes is to ground and breathe. Ground and breathe. 🧘‍♀️

Just make sure you make it a habit. Xx

09/09/2025

Hi all, I have received an unusual number of notifications this week that customers have tried to book but the booking system has timed out.

If you have tried to book an appointment with me in the last week could you please double check your emails for a confirmation. If you receive an email saying your booking has 'expired due to non payment' then your booking has NOT gone through.

Please feel free to use the Pay Later button if you would prefer not to pay online.

As always, drop me a message if you have any questions. x

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09/09/2025

My recent rabbit hole diving into how emotions are stored in the fascia has unearthed all sorts of realisations about how I can make my massage and reflexology offering more trauma informed.

These include:
🍁 Choosing a treatment where you can remain fully clothed
🍁 Allowing you to create a bespoke treatment
🍁 Choosing a shorter treatment for your first time appointment
🍁 Checking in with you regularly during your treatment
🍁 Providing an option to sit up or lie down for reflexology
🍁 Always inviting you to ask as many questions as you may have
🍁 Always being open to new suggestions that I may not have thought of.

08/09/2025

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08/09/2025

Monday inspiration 🦄

07/09/2025

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05/09/2025

Hi, I’m Hannah

I’ve had a few new followers recently so thought it might be a good time to introduce myself for those of you who may not have met me yet.

The Massage

I always wanted to do something creative like beauty therapy or hairdressing but ended up working in an office instead. I worked in the corporate environment for 15 years being PA to various people and wondering why I felt like a square peg in a round hole.

Then came a realisation and a life coach who helped me with my transition to becoming a massage therapist and reflexologist. It all sounds so easy now but this was a very messy time in my life and not an easy transition.

I set up my business at the end of 2016 (which was called Evergreen Holistics back then) and gradually went part time with the corporate life until I felt comfortable enough to do massage and reflexology full time.

The Yoga

I began practicing yoga at the age of 18 to help with exam stress and depression. After 25 years of private practice, I trained as a yoga instructor in 2024. I initially had no intention of teaching but discovered a love of teaching during my apprenticeships, so I decided to take teaching into my business plan too.

Now I teach a beginner’s flow on Monday mornings at Church Broughton in Derbyshire and Yin on Tuesday evenings at Shine in Belper. The rest of the time is dedicated to my massage and reflexology business.

I am fascinated by how our physical body holds onto our emotional memory, especially through the fascia. I have a lived experience of depression and anxiety and would love to offer my support to women going through similar experiences in life.

Check out my website for more information on the services I offer and the booking link.

www.hannahholistics.co.uk

02/09/2025

In hot stone massage training I was told that each stroke of massage with a hot stone is worth 10 strokes without the heat. So is this just a sales gimmick or is there some truth in it?

Adding heat to your massage treatment has obvious effects such as bringing some rosiness to the skin (erythema). This is due to the blood vessels dilating which in turn brings more oxygen and nutrients to the area and improves tissue recovery and repair.

Heat reduces the thickness of our synovial fluid in the joints which can improve range of motion and stiffness.

The application of heat can trigger a short-term inflammatory response which, somewhat counterintuitively, can improve repair by encouraging the body to send a healing immune response to the area.

Increased heat reduces activity in your muscles’ spindle cells which will then reduce muscle spasms. Once your muscles are relaxed your therapist can work much deeper.

Finally, there are the obvious psychological benefits of adding heat. We all know what it feels like to reach for a hot water bottle when we have tummy ache or pop the socks on the radiator on a cold winter day. Adding heat is so primitive and instinctive for us we don’t really need any science to justify it. It just feels right.

Hot towels and foot mitts are added to most Hannah Holistics treatments and you can also enjoy a heated blanket during the colder months. Why don’t you try one of the Hannah Holistics heated treatments?

20/04/2025

Happy Easter everyone. Enjoy your rest day! 🐣

16/04/2025

A gorgeous sunset yin yoga class in Belper. ☀️

I love this time of year when the world comes out of hibernation and the evenings become lighter. It reminds me that I am a part of something so much bigger than me 🌍

It’s still important to take care of your yin side though to be sure to leave us with enough energy for the summer. ☀️