🌿Massage Therapist ✨Passionate about promoting relaxation & healing📍Nourish Yoga-Fitness-Wellness
Treatments include Aromatherapy, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Facials and Pregnancy Massage at Neal's Yard Remedies, Taunton.
18/09/2025
It’s September, bug season 🦠
it’s time to bring back abit of history…
THIEVES OIL- Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon, Eucalyptus & Rosemary oil (with a touch of lavender because I can’t help myself)
• The name “Thieves oil” comes from a legend dating back to the 15th-century Black Plague in France.
• The story says that a group of thieves used a special herbal blend to protect themselves from illness while robbing the homes of the sick and deceased.
• When caught, they shared their formula in exchange for a lighter sentence, leading to the development of modern blends.
Antimicrobial properties, antiviral, supporting immune function and promoting respiratory health and smells divine!!
29/08/2025
Thursdays AND Fridays now available to book from October until Christmas!
It’s been a while since my last socials post, but between the Peppa Pig playlists and constantly feeding two ravenous toddlers there has been zero time. (I swear all they do is eat!)
Anyway, reflecting on where it all began back in 2015, graduating college and becoming a holistic therapist - I had no idea how much I would fall in love with this career or how many wonderful people I would meet along the way.
Starting out at Neal’s Yard Remedies Graduate Clinic, followed by an invaluable experience at Thermae Bath Spa, I’ve been fortunate to navigate being a therapist through many chapters.
The past few years, especially during the challenging times of covid, tested us all. Despite closing my business, wearing the masks, heavy cleaning regimes and long changeover times (not to mention rescheduling my wedding three times!) many loyal clients stayed by my side.
I’ve also enjoyed two maternity leaves and more recently, a relocation to Nourish, which has also been a whole year there too!
Ten years on, it’s been a whirlwind full of growth, resilience and heartfelt connections - and I feel so grateful for this ten year milestone.
A huge thank you to all of my clients - you are the heart of this journey and truly cherished.
As ever, I can’t wait to pamper you again soon, Wishing you wellness and calm.
Now taking bookings in October & the remainder of the year! 🌿
Nrsh.wellness
Taunton Independent Quarter
15/03/2025
‘Hey Mum,
Your love is my daily dose of joy. Thanks for being you. Love you’
Mother’s Day This Sunday, 30th March. Egift vouchers can be emailed to yourself or your lovely mum on a date of your choice. No expiry date.
Neal’s Yard Remedies Holistic Facial for your 🌟 Skinvestment 🌟
Nourish your winter skin with the step by step luxurious treatment - facial cleanse, - refreshing polish, - revitalising facial massage, scalp, neck and shoulder massage - Hydrating, lifting and firming the skin with aromatherapy wellness products of NYR.
🌼☀️ In my mind I am meandering through a meadow of chamomile flowers in the height of summer. 🌧️ In reality I am watching the grey clouds glide past while the rain speckles the windows.
Whilst we are inside watching the winter drone on I will try anything to calm these two toddlers!
So February’s Essential oil of the month Chamomile Roman, is perfect to creating a peaceful atmosphere by diffusing this soothing aroma in the background.
Chamomile has a sweet, floral scent, often described as reminiscent of fresh apples, with hints of hay and honey; when crushed, it releases a distinct apple-like fragrance.
This beautifully light and fruity essential oil is carefully steam distilled from chamomile flowers and leaves. Naturally calming and relaxing it helps to balance your emotions and ease tensions. Milder than Chamomile Blue, it’s also more suitable for children.
Key benefit: Relaxing
Country of origin: England
Blends beautifully with: Mandarin, Neroli and Rose.
I want to share with you a snippet of a story by Chris Advansun which provides some amazing writing. That I just love. From a story about Gratitude from my favourite meditation app, Calm.
‘The waves swept against the shore in a rhythm of quiet crashes- as though the breath of the earth in a peaceful sleep.
And there I stood... a spec of a being, beneath the heavens, staring up at the stars, scattered like dust across the sky. My eyes wide, my heart tender
I knelt down & skimmed my hand into the sand... eons of evolution sifting through my fingers.
As we convened there the ocean and I, just breathing… I knew there was nothing to fear so I pondered a place to start
Hello...
I said, a hint of a quiver in my voice...
but the sky & the moon & the ocean they didn’t reply, they just listened...’
🤍
The thought of the ocean waves being the Earth breathing is just magical. Just wanted to share a little wonder on hearing those words. ✨
Wishing you wellness & calm
07/12/2024
It’s Small Business Saturday, not that I ever need an excuse to say this but thank you ❤️✨
To all my clients who regularly come for treatments, especially this year - after my return from maternity leave to a brand new location ✨
Thank you to those who have bought Egift vouchers, those who spread the word about treatments, those who pop into Nourish Yoga and Fitness to pick up a leaflet & those who like and share statuses thank you-
You are what keep me going & make it all worthwhile. 💕
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Welcome to my Therapy Page.
Here is a little insight to Holistic Ivy, or just Ivy... because that's my name.
Qualifying in 2015 from Bridgewater College with a Distinction Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies- Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy Massage and Essential Oils, Reflexology and Anatomy and Pathology.
I began to practice as a graduate, offering a lower cost clinic from Neal’s Yard Remedies in Taunton to build my experience and knowledge. Business grew and flourished whilst I gained valuable knowledge in Covent Gardens NYR product school, then further adding to my list of therapies completed Hot Stone Massage and Indian Head massage qualifications.
In 2016 I wanted to further my skills as a therapist so I went to Bath to work at one of the most famous spas in England, The Thermae Bath Spa, gaining spa qualities to my treatments and really adding those special touches to already indulgent therapies.
Having learned a great deal in a fast paced spa, I greatly missed my home town, my own business and having a valuable and un-rushed amount of time with my clients, so returned to Taunton in 2017.
From then and to the present day, I am treating at Neal's Yard Remedies, Taunton. This small sanctuary is a haven for anyone who wants to escape, relax and be in a place of calm. I offer a variety of treatments throughout the week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
I use this platform to show gratitude towards nature, share tips on keeping calm, valuable essential oil blends & anything particularly calming, interesting or lovely (also treatment availability and information!) I try to keep it fresh, real and positive so follow me on my holistic journey. Also on instagram @HolisticIvy & website my www.holisticivy.co.uk
