Calla Therapies

07/05/2026

04/05/2026

May is national walking month.

Walking for just 30 minutes a day can make an enormous difference to your well-being.

These are just a few of the health benefits of regular walking:

💜 reduces chronic pain
💜 improves mood
💜 improves cardiac health
💜 boosts immunity
💜 increases lung capacity
💜 strengthens bones
💜 improves balance

29/04/2026

We often talk about how reflexology feels - calming, grounding, restorative.
But what’s happening underneath that?

A double-blind randomised controlled trial (the gold standard in research) looked at what happens in the body during a reflexology session.

Researchers measured real-time cardiovascular responses in healthy volunteers and found:
✔️ Immediate changes in haemodynamics (how blood flows through the body)
✔️ A measurable effect on cardiac function, specifically the cardiac index
✔️ Effects observed during targeted reflexology on foot areas linked to the heart

In simple terms?
This wasn’t just “feeling relaxed” — the body showed objective, physiological changes in real time.

It’s a powerful reminder that touch therapies like reflexology can have measurable impacts beyond relaxation alone.

📚 Source: Jones et al. (2012) – Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

29/04/2026

Am I the only one who gets ridiculously excited about new stationery? 😝 🙃

My new batch of price lists has arrived, for anyone who wanted a few. Thank you so much to everyone who helped distribute the last batch, it is much appreciated 🤗

14/04/2026

Feeling stressed or having trouble sleeping?

Reflexology is a wonderfully relaxing, balancing treatment which can help release tension, improve sleep and promote overall wellbeing.

Appointments are available from 10am to 7pm in Murton, Tuesdays to Fridays. To book an appointment, please contact Hayley on 07826744151 or book in online:

https://callatherapies.setmore.com/

01/04/2026

Just completed PAT testing today at Calla Therapies ✅

A big thank you to Hayley for the booking and for being so welcoming and organised throughout — it made the job run smoothly from start to finish 👍

Another great job completed by North East PAT Testing!

Always a pleasure working with great local businesses. If anyone needs PAT testing, feel free to drop me a message!

North East PAT Testing
Calla Therapies

05/03/2026

📚 Happy World Book Day!

There’s something powerful about getting lost in a good story. Reading fiction isn’t just an escape — it’s actually good for your health.

✨ Health benefits of reading fiction:

• Reduces stress and helps your mind relax
• Improves empathy by allowing you to see the world through different characters
• Strengthens memory and cognitive function
• Boosts creativity and imagination
• Reading a physical book provides a technology break from the constant use of mobile phones and iPads

Some stories stay with us for a lifetime. These are five of my favourite fiction books that have inspired, moved and transported me to different worlds:

📖 The Seven Sisters – Lucinda Riley
📖 Traveller – Richard Adams
📖 Wuthering Heights – Emily Brontë
📖 Black Beauty – Anna Sewell
📖 Fiela se Kind – Dalene Matthee

What’s one fiction book that changed you? Let me know in the comments…

17/02/2026

🏮 Year of the Fire Horse 🏮

This Chinese New Year welcomes the dynamic energy of the Year of the Horse—and when paired with the powerful Fire element, this year blazes with passion, courage, and bold transformation.

In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse symbolizes freedom, movement, charisma, and unstoppable drive.
When fueled by the Fire element, these qualities intensify—bringing high energy, leadership, creativity, and a fearless spirit.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Fire element is deeply connected to the Heart ❤️—the “Emperor” of all organs. The Heart governs:
✨ Blood circulation
✨ Mental clarity & consciousness (Shen)
✨ Emotional balance and joy

When Fire energy is balanced, we feel vibrant, connected, joyful, and clear-minded. When imbalanced, it can show up as restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, or emotional overwhelm.

This Lunar New Year invites us to:
🔥 Lead with heart-centered intention
🔥 Cultivate joy and authentic connection
🔥 Move boldly toward what feeds our soul
🔥 Protect our inner flame with rest and mindfulness

To nourish your Heart energy this season:

❤️ Prioritize meaningful relationships
🌿 Practice meditation or breathwork
🥗 Eat heart-supportive foods (like bitter greens, dark chocolate and red berries)
☀️ Embrace laughter and creative expression

May this Fire Horse year ignite your passion while keeping your Heart steady and radiant. Run wild—but stay heart-centered. 🐎🔥

12/02/2026

🌟CLINICAL MASSAGE 🌟

The massage that fuses the best of Eastern and Western bodywork and the hands down all time favourite go-to treatment for my clients at Calla Therapies.

I am a Jing Institute of Massage & Complementary Medicine advanced clinical massage therapist, trained in a range of safe and effective soft tissue and massage techniques that aim to reduce your pain and increase your range of movement within 1-6 treatments. A typical session includes the use of hot stones, myofascial release, deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy, the use of acupressure points, stretching and self-care.

I use a warm and heart centred approach and am committed to working alongside you to get the results you need.

04/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day and at Calla Therapies we’re taking a moment to remember those we have lost to cancer, to celebrate those who have survived and to keep helping those who are currently fighting their way through, by providing oncology massage and reflexology, where appropriate and when recommended by a health care professional.

If something doesn’t feel, look or seem right, please get it checked out, because early detection of cancer saves lives.

01/02/2026

Is it just me or did January feel like a long year 🙄🫠😉

Looking forward to slightly lighter days and longer walks in February.

A walk can change more than your day—it can change your health.

Every step supports your heart, clears your mind, lifts your mood, and reminds your body that movement is medicine.

You don’t need perfection or speed—just show up and walk forward. Even a 15 minute walk per day has health benefits. 🌿👟 🐶 🚶‍♀️ 🌳