BeautybyGee

24/11/2025

Happy Monday✨

There’s something exciting happening this Friday🥳

The Lovely Taryn Slade who runs geminipilates has organised a wonderful evening for support & education around menopause.
As you all know I’m a massive advocate for hormone health, and I’m super passionate about educating people on what’s happening inside of us, so I’m thrilled to say I will be attending, and will be around to connect, chat, reassure, and share a little bit of knowledge about how holistic therapies can help when dealing with menopause!

There’s still some places left, and it would be lovely to see some of my clients there, I speak to a lot of my clients in my plans about menopause, so this is the perfect starting point for intentional care, understanding & community 💖
Click the link to book your spot ⬇️

https://geminipilates.thrivecart.com/moment-for-menopause-28th-nov-2025/?fbclid=PAVERFWAORJ-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafhxVCnrOUJBaUZiZwU-rMT6negixbH4Yy5WUqT0sJTZYc6OqL4zCBNCN5I8A_aem_58IIkHSMnMgW0mxb2Lo47w

20/11/2025

Good afternoon, I still have one appointment available for tomorrow- 3:15-5:15 ✨

14/11/2025

THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM OF A GRIEVER — Post 1/30🌿

“When Grief Sits in the Body”

A healing series by Lymphatica

Tonight, I am not writing as a therapist.
Not as a practitioner.
Not as someone who teaches healing for a living.

Tonight, I am writing as a daughter.
A daughter who lost her mother.
A daughter who has carried a grief so heavy that her body could no longer hold its own weight.

Because there is a truth I cannot keep silent anymore:
My grief did not stay in my heart — it broke into my body.

And if you have ever lost someone you love, maybe your body knows this truth too.

🌿 When Grief Lives Inside the Body Before It Finds Words

There is a silence after losing someone that does not feel peaceful.
It feels like a collapse.
A drowning.
A falling into yourself with no way to stop the descent.

When my mother died, the world kept spinning as if nothing happened…
but inside my body, something shattered.

Before I even knew how to speak my pain, my lymphatic system was already speaking it for me:

My lymph nodes swelled.
My underarms became puffy.
My chest tightened.
My gut twisted.
My exhaustion became bone-deep.

I felt as if my whole body was carrying a sadness that had nowhere to go.

Only later did I understand:

Grief is not only emotional.
Grief is physical.
Grief is cellular.
Grief is lymphatic.

🌿 Why Grief Slows the Lymphatic System — The Science of Missing Someone

When the heart breaks, the body goes into a kind of survival that does not feel like survival at all.

1️⃣ Breathing becomes shallow.

Your vagus nerve tightens.
Your diaphragm locks.
Your neck and chest stiffen.
And these are the very places where major lymph pathways live.
When they tighten, they close.

2️⃣ The immune system becomes overloaded.

Cortisol rises.
Inflammation simmers quietly.
The lymph thickens.
Everything becomes heavy.

3️⃣ The nervous system freezes.

Not because you don’t feel —
but because feeling becomes unbearable.
The fascia traps emotion.
The lymph tries to carry memories, longing, pain…
and eventually collapses under the weight.

Your body mourns right alongside your heart.

🌿 The Part I’ve Never Said Publicly… Until Now

This is the hardest part to admit.

But I believe — with every cell in me —
that the grief I carried after losing my mother did not just hurt me emotionally.

It changed my body.
It changed my health.
It changed the trajectory of my life.

I cannot make medical claims.
But I can speak my truth:

I believe my grief contributed to the illness that followed—
to my thyroid cancer…
to the years of fear and uncertainty…
and eventually to the brain surgery that changed everything.

My body was not just “sick.”
My body was broken by longing.
Broken by trauma.
Broken by a sadness too large for the lymphatic system to carry alone.

I look back now and see it clearly:

The grief was too heavy.
And my body broke trying to hold it.

🌿 Grief Made Me a Patient Before I Was a Healer

There were months where I helped people heal while I was falling apart.
Where I drained lymph while my own lymphatic system was drowning in fatigue.
Where I taught breathing while I felt suffocated.
Where I stood strong for others while collapsing silently inside.

I have never felt more human.
More vulnerable.
More aware that even healers need healing.

Sometimes I still reach for my mother in small, automatic ways—
in victories, in moments of fear, in the quiet hours of the night.
And every time, a part of me aches:

“Mom, are you seeing what I am becoming?”
“Would you be proud of the woman I am today?”

This longing…
this unspoken conversation…
this ache that never fully disappears…

It sits in the lymph.
It sits in the tissues.
It sits in the breath.

🌿 Why This Series Matters

Because grief is not a moment —
it is a biology.
A chemistry.
A physical shift in the way your body survives.

If you have ever wondered:

“Why am I so swollen?”
“Why am I always tired?”
“Why does my chest feel tight?”
“Why does my body hurt more since I lost them?”

I want you to hear me:

💚 You are not imagining it.
💚 You are not weak.
💚 Your lymphatic system is grieving with you.
💚 Your body is trying to carry the love you lost.

And your body is allowed to mourn.

This series will help you understand
why grief affects your lymph,
why your symptoms feel heavier,
and how to gently guide your body back into safety —
not through force, but through tenderness.

🌿 **Tonight, I honour my mother…

and the body that survived losing her.**

And if you have ever lost someone —
no matter how long ago —
I want to whisper this:

Your lymph remembers them because your love was real.
Your body aches because the bond was deep.
But your body can heal, slowly, softly, beautifully.
And you do not have to walk this journey alone.

I am walking it with you.
With grace, gentleness, faith, and understanding.

Bianca 🤍
Lymphatica 🌿

13/11/2025

Good evening🌙

I’m pleased to say… I finally have a website🥳
Being a perfectionist with OCD & ADHD means making a website all by yourself is a bloody challenge, but I did it🕺🏻
(might have redone it about 5 times & had a months break but🤷🏼‍♀️)

Now all of my therapies & local projects including blog posts and information about my treatments/offers & equipment are all in one place, making booking and learning about my business so much easier!
I’ll be adding in a mailing lists for regular updates, events & blog posts so keep your eyes peeled if you want to sign up to that 👀

Can’t wait to share all of the exciting new things I have up my sleeve 🤩

12/11/2025

❤️Shining Light on Endometriosis & Whole-Body Healing❤️

Endometriosis isn’t just a “painful period” — it’s a complex inflammatory and immune condition that can affect the whole body. Many don’t realise that it behaves almost like an autoimmune disorder, where the body is in a constant state of defence. This ongoing stress response keeps the nervous system in survival mode, tightening muscles, slowing digestion, and holding tension deep within the tissues.

Over time, this can cause widespread inflammation, bloating, fatigue and chronic pain. Surgeries, while sometimes necessary, can also leave behind scar tissue and adhesions — which can make things feel even more restricted or uncomfortable.

That’s why I’m such a believer in integrative, gentle healing — supporting not just the symptoms, but the deeper layers beneath them. My approach blends hands-on therapies with tools like LED light therapy, which uses near infrared wavelengths to:
🌿 calm inflammation
🌿 increase blood and lymph flow
🌿 encourage healthy cell regeneration
🌿 soften and support scar tissue healing

These sessions can be deeply soothing for the nervous system, helping the body to release that “fight or flight” hold and move towards a state where true healing can begin.

I always use my techniques on myself, so when I speak about the benefits — I speak from experience. It’s important to me to be a true representative of what I offer, continually learning, growing, and adapting my treatments based on both my own healing and the feedback I receive from clients. Hearing how regular therapies have brought relief, restored trust, and given people their lives back truly means the world to me.

As someone who once believed my health would define the rest of my life, I’m so grateful that I now get to do something I’m passionate about every single day — sharing knowledge, offering support, and creating a space where healing and hope can grow.

Together we’re breaking the reins of what we’ve been told is ‘normal’ — and creating a new way forward, one built on understanding, compassion, and true holistic care. 💛

11/11/2025

✨A gentle update on my cancellation policy

Running a small, heart-led business means I put so much of myself into every session. I plan my days around the clients I welcome in, and as many of you know, I also manage my chronic health, which means I have to balance my time and energy carefully.

Recently, I’ve had a few no-shows and last-minute cancellations. Today alone, this meant losing £135 in income. When this happens, it’s not just a gap in the diary, it’s a real loss to my weekly earnings and the sustainability of my work. It can feel disheartening, especially during a time of year that’s already financially challenging for many of us.

I completely understand that life happens. Things come up, emergencies occur, and plans change. But in order to keep offering the healing work I love, I need to honour the structure that supports both me and my clients.

So going forward, my policy will be:

• A 50% deposit will now be required for all new bookings
• This deposit is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours or less
• If cancelled with 24 hours or less notice, the full appointment fee will be charged

This isn’t about blame or frustration. It’s about valuing the time, care, and energy that goes into each session, and ensuring my business can continue to grow and support my own wellbeing.

Thank you so much to those who consistently show up with kindness, understanding, and respect. Your support means more than I can put into words. I absolutely love this work and the community we’re building. These boundaries simply help me keep showing up fully.

With warmth,
Gee 🤍

10/11/2025

Ive just had 2 cancellations for tomorrow, leaving me a huge gap to fill… 1-4:30

If you’ve got some free time, and have been wondering what to do with your day, how about a lil self care to start the week🕺🏻

The perfect excuse for some TLC & to try out one of my new offers🤩

Book via booksy, scroll the beautybygee healing room, and find them at the top of my services list ⬇️

https://booksy.com/en-gb/65309_the-beauty-house_hair-salon_1373902_scunthorpe

Or pop me a message and I’ll get you booked in 🥰

08/11/2025

Seasonal Protection & Balance⚖️

As we move into the colder months, our bodies crave warmth, comfort, and immune support. My chosen seasonal oil is “Four Bandits” — a deeply aromatic blend inspired by an ancient protective recipe known for its purifying, immune-strengthening, and restorative qualities.

This oil beautifully bridges physical wellness with energetic balance, supporting both the body’s defences and emotional resilience during autumn and winter.

Key Benefits
🌿 Immune Defence: Strengthens the body’s natural resistance to seasonal colds and viruses.
🔥 Circulation & Warmth: Helps stimulate circulation and bring warmth to muscles and joints, easing tension and stiffness.
🌬️ Respiratory Support: Promotes clear breathing and soothes congestion.
💫 Energetic Cleansing: Purifies stagnant energy and helps maintain emotional balance.
🧘‍♀️ Grounding & Uplifting: Balances mood, supports clarity, and encourages a calm, protected state of being.

Core Ingredients & Their Energetic Benefits
✨ Clove — Warming and protective; supports circulation, strengthens immunity, and helps clear energetic stagnation.
✨ Cinnamon — Comforting and stimulating; increases warmth and vitality, bringing emotional strength through colder seasons.
✨ Eucalyptus — Purifying and opening; supports the respiratory system, clears congestion, and encourages mental clarity.
✨ Rosemary — Energising and cleansing; supports focus, detoxification, and strengthens the spirit against fatigue or overwhelm.
✨ Lemon — Uplifting and refreshing; boosts mood, aids detoxification, and brings a sense of brightness and renewal.

In Treatment
I use Four Bandits as my seasonal oil of choice throughout autumn and winter to nurture the immune system, enhance warmth and flow through massage, and promote a deep sense of protection — both physically and energetically. It’s a comforting blend that helps the body stay balanced, strong, and supported through the colder, slower months.

06/11/2025

05/11/2025

✨ Pausing the Perfectionist ✨

I’ve been unwell recently with a viral bug, which always triggers a flare in my endometriosis. When this happens, I’m reminded how important it is for me not to panic or stress — to soften into rest instead of fighting against it. My body has a way of telling me when it’s time to pause, even when my mind wants to keep moving.

It’s during these moments that I reflect on something that’s been a big part of my healing journey — learning to pause the perfectionist.

My brain has always been busy — I often describe it as a pinball machine, or a washing machine on a fast spin. For years, I lived in that constant motion — doing, fixing, striving, pushing to get everything “just right.”
But these periods of stillness remind me that slowing down can be one of the most healing things we ever do.

I’ve learned that perfectionism often comes from old wounds. That need to get things just so can be a trauma response — a way of creating control when things once felt uncertain.
And for those of us with busy, creative, ADHD-type minds, that inner critic can shout louder than most. The overthinking, the self-comparison, the feeling of “not enough”… it’s exhausting.

But I’ve come to understand this:
No one else has my body, and no one else has my brain.

When I stopped looking outward and started looking inward, everything softened. Instead of asking “what’s next?” I started asking “how do I feel now?” And that small shift brought so much perspective — because growth doesn’t always happen in motion. Sometimes it happens in the pause.

We live in a world that glorifies hustle but rarely celebrates rest, reflection, or softness. Yet our nervous system whispers what we need — rest, calm, compassion — and we only hear it when we slow down enough to listen.

There’s no timeline for success. Sometimes the biggest achievement is simply showing up on the days you’d rather hide away.

Instead of focusing on what’s missing, I now reflect on what I’ve gained — awareness, connection, kindness, and peace. The things that truly matter.

So here’s your reminder —

✨ Pause. Reflect. Breathe. ✨
Perfection isn’t the goal — presence is.
And sometimes, being forced to stop is the very thing that helps us truly see ourselves again.