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Starling Holistic - Ayurvedic Massage, Workplace Massage & Reiki

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Hello, I'm Angela Starling, an Ayurvedic massage therapist and Reiki practitioner based in Arborfield, Berkshire You are unique!

So each treatment I offer is individually tailored to your specific physical and emotional needs, bringing your wellbeing into balance and restoring your vitality. My approach to wellness is holistic. This means treating the whole person and the root cause, not just parts of the body. To view the treatments on offer please go to starlingholistic.co.uk.

31/01/2026

Why your lower back loves Kati Basti 🌿

• Relief from chronic lower back tension and tightness

• Support for stiffness caused by poor posture or inactivity

• Gentle nourishment for spinal tissues and nerves

• Improved circulation to the lower back

• A deeply calming experience for both body and mind

Perfect if you’re feeling achy, stiff, or simply in need of some nurturing stillness. Sometimes, slowing down is exactly what healing needs 💛

28/01/2026

💬 Can Kati Basti be combined with another treatment?

Absolutely ✨

Kati Basti pairs beautifully with other Ayurvedic therapies, such as an Ayurvedic Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage or an Ayurvedic Head, Face & Neck Massage. Combining treatments can deepen relaxation, enhance relief, and support your body on multiple levels.

If you’re curious about what works best for you, just ask when booking🌿

27/01/2026

Melt away lower back tension with Kati Basti ✨

If your lower back feels sore, stiff, or just plain tired, Kati Basti offers deep warmth and gentle relief. This soothing Ayurvedic therapy pools warm herbal oil over the lower spine, allowing heat and nourishment to sink into tight muscles and calm the nerves beneath.

Perfect for achy backs, everyday strain, or even disc-related discomfort, Kati Basti is a grounding, restful experience—no effort required. Just lie back, relax, and let the warmth do the work. 🌿

Simple. Gentle. Surprisingly powerful.

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24/01/2026

In Ayurveda, everything is done in moderation. Too much of even the "right" things can throw us off balance. That's why we honour the 80/20 rule — nurturing ourselves most of the time, while allowing space to be human the rest of the time.

You can eat the cleanest diet and follow all the rules, yet still feel unwell if stress, overwork, lack of movement or meaningful connections are present. Health is not just about food. It's about the mind, body, spirit and the life you're living.

Ayurveda is a lifestyle. Small, mindful changes made gently and consistently create lasting shifts. Understanding your 'dosha' helps guide the right balance of food, movement, rest and self-care for you.

At Starling Holistic, I support clients with nourishing Ayurvedic treatments alongside simple, practical lifestyle guidance, helping you move toward balance without overwhelm. When we work together, real change becomes possible ✨

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23/01/2026

Thousands of years ago, Ayurveda understood something modern science is only now proving:
the mind creates the body’s experience.

Pain is not always proof of damage.
It is often a message of perceived danger — shaped by memory, fear, stress, and context.

Today, neuroscience confirms what ancient wisdom already knew.
Scans show the same “abnormalities” in people with pain and people without pain.
The difference isn’t the body.
It’s how safe the brain feels.

Pain is not detected by tissues.
It is produced by the brain as a protective response.

And when the nervous system is overwhelmed — by anxiety, chronic stress, or emotional threat — the brain lowers its threshold for danger.
Pain becomes louder. More persistent. More consuming.

This is why treating the body alone so often falls short.
You can change structure, but if the nervous system still feels unsafe, the pain remains.

At Starling Holistic, this is why my work is never just physical.
Through safe, therapeutic touch and deeply calming treatments, we speak directly to the nervous system.
We restore safety.
We soften threat.
We help the mind and body remember how to rest.

Because when safety returns, pain no longer needs to protect.

Healing doesn’t begin by chasing damage.
It begins by teaching the brain that the danger has passed.

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17/01/2026

Choose yourself. Restore balance. Find calm.🌿

Book your next treatment: https://ow.ly/wAWi50XLkzT

14/01/2026

Have you tried Shirodhara? ✨

This blissfully relaxing Ayurvedic oil treatment is designed to quiet the mind and restore inner peace.

As you rest comfortably, a warm stream of herb-infused oil is gently poured over the forehead and scalp in a steady, rhythmic flow. This soothing sensation helps slow mental chatter and often guides you into a deeply meditative state.

Shirodhara is especially supportive for a busy mind, stress, anxiety, fatigue, and disturbed sleep, helping to balance Vata and Pitta and calm the nervous system.

Clients often leave feeling lighter, grounded, and deeply restored 🤍

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13/01/2026

The holidays can leave us feeling joyful… and exhausted.

At Starling Holistic, I create a calm, nurturing space where you can fully let go and relax.

Whether you’re drawn to Ayurvedic therapies, deep tissue or stretch massage, lymphatic drainage, Reiki, or natural facial therapies, each treatment is offered with care, intention and compassion.

A moment just for you, to restore balance and wellbeing.

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10/01/2026

In Ayurveda, osteoporosis is often linked to excess Vata, which can show up as dryness, weakness and a feeling of fragility in the body.

While Ayurvedic treatments don’t rebuild bone, they can offer gentle, supportive care alongside medical treatment.

Pinda Sweda is a warming and nourishing therapy using Ayurvedic oils and hot herbal poultices. It helps bring warmth, moisture and comfort back into the tissues, and may support you by easing aches and stiffness, improving circulation, calming the nervous system, and supporting the muscles and joints around fragile bones.

Each treatment is always adapted to be very gentle, slow and supportive, creating a safe space to relax and feel cared for.

It's important to get your doctor's approval for a gentle Ayurvedic massage for insurance purposes.

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07/01/2026

Whether you’re seeking deep release or gentle relaxation, I'm here to help you choose the approach that supports your healing. 🤍✨

Learn more: https://ow.ly/URAi50XLkv0

06/01/2026

Start the new year as you mean to go on ✨

Rebalance your body and soothe your mind at Starling Holistic. 🌿

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from me to you✨

Wishing you a New Year filled with peace, healing, and renewed energy 💛

Address

Reading

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 8pm
Saturday	11am - 2pm

Telephone

+447766050837

Website

http://starlingholistic.co.uk/

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