Relax at The Retreat

Relax at The Retreat Professional fully accredited training available. Hidden away in a peaceful rural space. Create your own treatments, oncology specialist therapies available.

Award winning therapy studio offering Acupuncture, holistic therapies, wellness workshops and more all created by Victoria a therapist with over 25 years experience. Member of The Guild of Beauty Therapists, The guild of Holistic Therapists , The Comimentary Therapists association and IPHM. By appointment only, Ladies and Gentlemen welcome

Aromatherapy was my first holistic therapy that I studied to clinical level nearly 30 years ago. It's magical and I happ...
25/10/2025

Aromatherapy was my first holistic therapy that I studied to clinical level nearly 30 years ago. It's magical and I happily create bespoke blends, oils, and other products for clients, I love sharing it's natural superpowers. I also teach workshops to show people how to make their own. #

When I first started The Retreat 15 years ago I simply wanted to do what I love. I combined my favourite therapies into ...
25/10/2025

When I first started The Retreat 15 years ago I simply wanted to do what I love. I combined my favourite therapies into my treatment menu and also began offering workshops in subjects I'm passionate about. This evolved into sharing my own personal sacred ceremonies with like minded guests, basically they invaded my own meditations, my cacao and my tea ceremonies! I had spent years working and training with shaman, guides and teachers, simply for my own practice, I never intended to share! And now here we are, so busy it takes a day off, a pot of tea and a major planning of dates and seasons to plan a year ahead, ive never been happier to take everyone along on my journey. I'm delighted to be working with my two favourite people again next year too .your.wellness and , We already have a whole year planned here! Here's to drinking tea, filling diaries and planning magical stuff!

Discover the Healing Power of Battlefield Acupuncture Experience profound pain relief with this incredible, drug-free tr...
23/10/2025

Discover the Healing Power of Battlefield Acupuncture

Experience profound pain relief with this incredible, drug-free treatment, a gentle yet powerful technique that helps your body restore balance naturally.
Battlefield Acupuncture uses tiny gold needles placed at specific points on the ear to calm the nervous system and reduce pain , often within minutes. It’s a holistic approach that supports your whole being: mind, body, and energy.
Originally developed for rapid pain relief in military settings, it’s now used worldwide to ease chronic and acute pain, migraines, tension, and even emotional stress.
Perfect for anyone seeking a natural alternative to pain medication, or looking to deepen their wellbeing journey.
Offered here at The Retreat as part of my holistic therapies because healing should be natural, balanced, and empowering.

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TCM solar term.In this stage, early mornings have a bite, the winter winds whisper, and we learn to offer up our final r...
22/10/2025

TCM solar term.
In this stage, early mornings have a bite, the winter winds whisper, and we learn to offer up our final release. The end of the harvest is near (or has just passed), and now we are asked to stay close to the warmth of the fire and drop into a quieter time. In the Taoist cycle of time, darkness nourishes life.  Last season is gone, and this season is here for a time, how will we prepare for and participate in the darkness? Move inwards, nourish and protect and prepare for winter. #

Castor Oil for Heart Healing & Emotional Release Castor oil isn’t just for the body it’s a sacred ally for the soul. Try...
20/10/2025

Castor Oil for Heart Healing & Emotional Release

Castor oil isn’t just for the body it’s a sacred ally for the soul.
Try a gentle heart pack to soothe your nervous system, open emotional flow, and invite peace into your chest space.

🕊️ How to do it:

1. Warm 1–2 tsp of organic castor oil between your palms.
2. Gently massage it over your heart center (the middle of your chest).
3. Place a soft cloth and your right hand over the area, close your eyes, and breathe deeply.
4. Stay here for 10–15 minutes, visualizing warmth and light softening any tightness within.

Why it helps:
Castor oil moves stagnation physically and energetically. When applied over the heart, it can ease emotional heaviness, encourage self-compassion, and support restful sleep.

Let it be a small ritual of surrender, a reminder that healing happens in softness, not striving.

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It's true there's an acupuncture needle for everything, but it's always a process in treating issues, one treatment won'...
17/10/2025

It's true there's an acupuncture needle for everything, but it's always a process in treating issues, one treatment won't fix your problem, just like one antibiotic won't fix you either, stay the course, adjust your diet and lifestyle ( if necessary) sometimes drink random tea! Especially if you've had your problem for a long time, it takes a while to rewind your symptoms back to the root cause, which is what I treat as an acupuncturist, treat the cause not the symptoms alone. But it's always worth the effort. #

FENG SHUI ENERGY RESET If your home feels a little “off,” here’s a quick energy hack:Move 27 things.They can be tiny or ...
16/10/2025

FENG SHUI ENERGY RESET
If your home feels a little “off,” here’s a quick energy hack:
Move 27 things.
They can be tiny or big, books, cushions, plants, anything.

In Feng Shui, 27 (3x9 the number of completion) shifts stagnant chi and clears the way for new opportunities.

As you move each thing, say quietly:
“I’m creating space for new blessings.”

Try it today see what shifts!


11 Japanese Rituals to Add 11 Years to Your Life In a world that moves so fast, these timeless Japanese practices remind...
13/10/2025

11 Japanese Rituals to Add 11 Years to Your Life

In a world that moves so fast, these timeless Japanese practices remind us to slow down, breathe, and live with intention. From sipping tea with presence to finding beauty in imperfection, each ritual offers a doorway back to balance.

Which one speaks to your heart today?

1. Ichigo Ichie – Cherish each fleeting moment

2. Shinrin-Yoku – Heal in the forest’s quiet

3. Kintsugi – Turn your scars into gold

4. Hara Hachi Bu – Eat with gentle restraint

5. Chado – Sip tea in calm awareness

6. Asa Taiso – Move your body with the morning light

7. Ikigai – Live your purpose, daily

8. Oosouji – Clear your space, clear your spirit

9. Onsen Ritual – Let warm water renew you

10. Kaizen – Grow 1% every day

11. Rei – Bow with gratitude to life itself

Balance. Simplicity. Renewal.



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🍂 Yang Sheng Tip for Autumn:As the air turns crisp and the days shorten, nature invites us to release and restore.In the...
12/10/2025

🍂 Yang Sheng Tip for Autumn:
As the air turns crisp and the days shorten, nature invites us to release and restore.
In the spirit of Yang Sheng, nurturing life through harmony, follow the rhythm of the season:

Nourish your lungs with warm, moist foods like pear, white fungus, and honey.
Sip slowly, favouring gentle teas with ginger or licorice to soothe dryness.
Breathe deeply, morning breathwork or a quiet walk among falling leaves strengthens Qi and clears the mind.
Let go of excess, both physically and emotionally, to make space for renewal.

✨ In slowing down, we align with the wisdom of the earth.

Warm Spiced Apple & Fennel Tea for Autumn Balance (TCM Inspired) ☕️As the air turns cool and crisp, our bodies, especial...
07/10/2025

Warm Spiced Apple & Fennel Tea for Autumn Balance (TCM Inspired) ☕️

As the air turns cool and crisp, our bodies, especially women, crave warmth, rhythm, and nourishment. In TCM, autumn is the season of the Lungs and Spleen, guiding both breath and digestion. The dryness and chill can deplete Yin (our body’s fluids and feminine energy) and slow Qi (vital flow).

This gentle tea helps warm the body, ease bloating, and calm the mind, a grounding ritual for seasonal change.

✨ 1 small apple, sliced (supports gentle Qi flow)
✨ 1 tsp fennel seeds (warms the womb & aids digestion)
✨ ½ tsp cinnamon (moves Yang energy, relieves cold)
✨ 2–3 crushed cardamom pods (soothes the stomach, lifts mood)
✨ 2 cups water
✨ 1 tsp raw honey (optional – nourishes Yin & moistens the Lungs)

Simmer everything except honey for 10 minutes. Strain, let cool slightly, and stir in honey. Sip slowly, feeling the warmth sink into your centre.

💛 A sweet ritual to support your cycle, nurture digestion, and restore calm as the seasons turn.





When your lovely client who is severely needle phobic ( to the point of fainting!), happily settles down, snuggled up on...
07/10/2025

When your lovely client who is severely needle phobic ( to the point of fainting!), happily settles down, snuggled up on the couch for a nap with 10 needles in her ears, you know you're doing it right. If you feel faint at just the thought of a needle, dont let it put you off trying acupuncture, its probably not what you think! # #

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
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