Clare Ella Aromatherapy

26/07/2025

Good afternoon - I hope you're doing ok.

I had a lovely relaxing reflexology session this week with Muriel at West End Therapies in Sturton by Stow... I'm always happy to recommend other therapists who I have benefitted from, regardless of whether the services they offer overlap mine. I don't see them as competition - I see them as other people who can help us to feel better.. and the more of those there are, who can offer clients choices of venue, times, styles of treatment and also bring different personalities into their therapies, the better 🙂

Just a little reminder to contact me soon if you'd like to book an appointment in the next few months as at the time of writing I currently only have 6 appointments left in August, 18 in September and 22 in October. I'll update our client page with dates and times for August and September tomorrow.

If you have a voucher that you haven't used (or you gave one to someone and they haven't used it yet), please get in touch to book a date in advance 👍

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

20/07/2025

Good morning

An early post this weekend as I’m out & about this afternoon & evening.

The threatened thunderstorms and torrential rain haven’t materialized in my corner of Lincolnshire yet - although we did get lots of rain yesterday which filled my newly installed water butts at home, and meant I didn’t have to carry water up to the allotment this morning 🙂

I enjoyed talking with the Kettlethorpe WI on Tuesday afternoon this last week about essential oils - what a lovely group of enthusiastic (mostly retired but not retiring!) and interested ladies.

I have a posted my availability up to the 26th September on our client page. If you have a voucher or are thinking of booking in over the next few months, please do get in touch so that I can find a convenient slot for you - I have very few evening appointments available.

I’m trialling using some lovely sarongs instead of towels for some of you - the feedback so far is very positive. They are comfortable - and large - and wash & dry very easily.

I’m looking forward to treating all the teachers and TAs who have booked in over the next few weeks - I think you need me to knead you!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend
See you soon
Clare

14/07/2025

Good morning

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Some of you will be pleased that it is cooler today.

I had a great 26 mile walk in the N Lincs Wolds, incorporating the Wanderlust Way, and enjoyed the Stow community bike ride and BBQ where thankfully my role as first aider only required cleaning up a grazed hand and padding some very uncomfortable handlebars for two young riders 👍.. less energetically - I also prepared my upcoming talk for the Kettlethorpe WI !

What were your weekend highlights?

My current availability to the end of August is on our client page and updated regularly.

Enjoy your week

08/07/2025

📢We are reviewing Pain Management Services in Lincolnshire

Share your experiences and views of pain management services in Lincolnshire to help shape how they are delivered in the future. Even if you haven’t used these services before, we would still like to hear your thoughts!

Survey closes 29th July. Take part and find out more here: lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/pain-survey

06/07/2025

Good evening

At least I haven’t had to carry water up to the allotment today 🙂

I have also sent out an email to my regulars on my mailing list - please check your junk/ spam folder as there is some important information in it.

I’m also updating availability on my client page this evening.

Sending best wishes to you all for a good week

29/06/2025

Sadly many of you are having a tough time at the moment - with health (of yourselves and close family), finances (unexpected bills and decreased income) and other sources of stress..

I know that dealing with a cancer diagnosis & other life limiting conditions and treatment (or palliative care) can be so hard on those diagnosed and those close to them, coping with accidents and injuries and their short and long term effects, grieving for the loss of family members, friends and pets, your employment coming to an end and looking for a new job, losing your home and possessions…..

There is little that friends (or massage therapists..) can say to ease the pain in many situations - but hopefully you can all find someone who will join you for a walk (literal or metaphorical) and/ or provide a shoulder …

Sending lots of love and thoughts to those of you who need them ..

28/06/2025

Thurs 3rd July 17.30 (60 or 90 mins)

28/06/2025

This is where I went this afternoon...

26/06/2025

Many of you have seen the print of one of Carly's paintings that is hung in my treatment room..

She's having an open studio weekend this weekend..open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10-4..

Do call in & see her fantastic work at 50 Church Road Saxilby, Lincoln, LN1 2HJ

https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZW42YSk6d/

Original artwork in acrylics and mixed media, to feed the senses and bring you joy!

26/06/2025

Just to say how proud I am of my niece and her wife - half of the women's team representing GB at the European Rafting champs .. Sammi Middleton and Stacie Charlton

Two golds today in both the H2H and Sprint

22/06/2025

We’re all different

What is your preferred way to spend a weekend?
getting up early and doing lots of things - or staying in bed for a lie-in?
doing some exercise - or going to a shopping centre?
being alone - or having company?

What would you rather do in an evening?
go out with some friends and have drinks - or go for a walk in the countryside - or stay at home and watch TV/ read a book?

Maybe some days it will be one answer, another day something different, or for some people it will always be the same answer - and that’s absolutely fine.

Our bodies also respond differently to different foods/ stresses/ exercise/ travel/ treatments & medications..

And the ways in which we deal with the way our mind and body feel are also very different - yoga, alcohol, mindfulness, running, cake, team sports, quizzes, drugs (prescription or other), knit & natter, gardening, films, caffeine, driving, singing, physical challenges….. something that relaxes one person would do the opposite to another..

When I’m talking to clients and treating them this becomes so apparent - and I love the diversity of lifestyles, hobbies, opinions (on everything from statins to pot plants, pets to holiday destinations and recipes to nail gel issues!) that you share.

Personally - I know what makes me happy, and I keep trying to do more of those things and less of other things 🙂 Don’t let others pressure you into doing things that they think you should do - because whatever it is makes THEM happy. Have the courage to be you 👍

17/02/2025

Thank you to all of my clients who responded to the email that I sent out on Saturday- my May & June diary is looking busy already 🙂