29/01/2026
Kate Sheridan, soft tissue therapist at the Herbarium shares her own self care routine.
"I like to begin my day with a few moments standing outside the back door. The natural light is beneficial for circadian rhythm and I also find it very grounding to engage each sense in connecting with the sounds, sights, aromas and feel of the outside world. Then I will do a few minutes of gentle movement work (usually back inside the house!) to loosen up and engage with my body.
I find anchoring self care to a specific time or an activity that you already do is helpful; for instance, many of my clients practice balance and leg exercises whilst brushing their teeth.
Another self care practice is to take notice of things that are pleasing to me, from a nice cup of tea to the play of light in the woodland; this encourages a sense of wellbeing. For nutrition, I eat a wide variety of plant foods and cook fresh food as much as possible but also accept the times that this is not possible.
Health to me is about balance in all things, and feeling able to engage with the things you want to do. It is a physical, mental and emotional state of wellbeing. An important aspect of that is boundaries, and taking a moment to consider the overall picture and how you are feeling before deciding how to act. "
