Sekhem Massage Therapy

09/07/2025

Come and join me for the ‘Sia Hu Heka’ half day healing retreat. DATE: Sunday 20th JulyVENUE: Sekhem Massage Therapy, Trevissome Park, Truro (just off Chiverton Cross).Step out of your head, and into your heart for this small group event for 6-8 women. Using the unique Egyptian energy healing art of Sekhem, the event incorporates 'Sia' (knowing), 'Hu' (spoken word) and 'Heka' (magic) - a powerful trio brought together to support you to identify and articulate what needs to be healed and create the magic and energy required to evolve and move forward with wisdom.Your ticket includes a welcome herbal tea, a gift bag and practical tips and tools to explore during the retreat and at home.EARLY BIRD OFFER ENDS FRIDAY 11th JULY. For tickets and more information click here … https://sekhemwellbeing.com/ola/services/sia-hu-heka-half-day-healing-retreat

03/07/2025

Word is out about my innovative new healing treatment. If you or someone you know is affected by pain or ill health, especially chronic conditions, you’re going to want to join this live Q&A on Friday.

Ask me about Zone Technique, your own health concerns, case studies & results, treatment plans, or anything else you like!

18/06/2025

Such a great Thrive Time episode, Kate really knows her stuff and combines psychological approaches with holistic modalities so brilliantly! Loved this interview - do catch the replay if you can. 💜

So for anyone who missed my radio debut at CHBN yesterday 😳😁 and would like to listen at your leisure, here are the links to the 2 parts...
Part one (listen from 15 mins in) - I talk about what led me to the world of combining holistic therapies with psychological approaches and the type of integrated work I do with clients https://www.mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/thrive-time-with-vanessa-matthews-on-tuesday-17th-june-2025-at-1800/

Part 2 (listen from 13 mins) - I share some helpful emotional regulation techniques that you can do at home as well as sharing some of my own philosophies around self-care.
https://www.mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/thrive-time-with-vanessa-matthews-on-tuesday-17th-june-2025-at-1900/

Thanks to Vanessa Matthews for being an amazing radio presenter and fellow holistic therapist, supporting me through the process 😀

Contact me at www.holistichealthcornwall.co.uk for more information. Kate 🤗💚

19/02/2025

Lovely to have a likeminded massage therapist join me for last weeks Thrive Time show to talk about working with those impacted by dementia. Do give it a listen if you want to feel inspired, see things from a new perspective and get your happy on with some great music!

Just in case you missed it last Tuesday Vanessa Massage Therapy & I had a lovely blether about therapeutic touch, where to start & respectful approaches
Stay tuned after our chat for her beautiful One Healthy Habit
https://mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/thrive-time-on-tuesday-11th-february-2025-at-1900/

06/02/2025

Can you help me spread some news?

This week, I did something a bit brave and very new. I launched my own health and wellness focused radio show on CHBN Radio. Health and wellness is incredibly important to me, and I know from my current work just how many people are struggling right now with physical or mental health challenges.

With this in mind, I’m really really passionate about growing the audience for the show and helping people help themselves to live well and thrive. If you could listen and share this post with your friends I’d be so very grateful.

The show goes out live every Tuesday at 7-8pm (soon to be extended to 6-8pm).

You can tune in on 100.8FM across the greater Truro area and Treliske Hospital. AND you can listen online anywhere in the world when you go to www.chbnradio.org and click ‘Listen Live’ or ask Alexa to play CHBN. You can also use the Listen Again feature if you can’t join me live.

If you’d like to get a flavour of the show, which this week featured an interview with Paul Cox, founder of Survive and Revive you can listen to the first episode which aired on Tuesday by clicking the link in my story today or going to cbhnradio.org and clicking here https://www.mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/thrive-time-on-tuesday-4th-february-2025-at-1900/

If you’re a health or wellness expert living and working in Cornwall and would like to be a guest on the show, please comment below, drop me a message or email vanessa@chbnradio.org

06/02/2025

Can you help me spread some news?

This week, I did something a bit brave and very new. I launched my own health and wellness focused radio show on CHBN Radio. Health and wellness is incredibly important to me, and I know from my current work just how many people are struggling right now with physical or mental health challenges.

With this in mind, I’m really really passionate about growing the audience for the show and helping people help themselves to live well and thrive. If you could listen and share this post with your friends I’d be so very grateful.

The show goes out live every Tuesday at 7-8pm (soon to be extended to 6-8pm).

You can tune in on 100.8FM across the greater Truro area and Treliske Hospital. AND you can listen online anywhere in the world when you go to www.chbnradio.org and click ‘Listen Live’ or ask Alexa to play CHBN. You can also use the Listen Again feature if you can’t join me live.

If you’d like to get a flavour of the show you can listen to the first episode featuring this weeks guest, Paul Cox, founder of Survive and Revive which aired on Tuesday by clicking here… https://www.mixcloud.com/CHBNRadio/thrive-time-on-tuesday-4th-february-2025-at-1900/

If you’re a health or wellness expert living and working in Cornwall and would like to be a guest on the show, please comment below, drop me a message or email vanessa@chbnradio.org

25/01/2025

Thank you to lovely Kaleigh from House of Skin and Beauty for coming to see me for a massage today and for sharing such kind feedback. It’s always a joy to care for and nurture another therapist. 🥰

09/01/2025

Some loving mantras to add to your daily meditation, journaling or self care practice.

If you don’t have a daily practice, maybe today’s the day to start. It’s never too late. And it only takes a minute or two to say aloud or write these words down.

There’s nothing else you need to do to let the magic unfold. Your subconscious mind will soak them up and naturally guide you to a life of more self love and care.

Feel free to add your own favourites to the comments below so we can all share in the positive and loving energy.

Enjoy 💜

02/01/2025

IF YOU DO ONE THING DIFFERENTLY IN 2025 MAKE IT THIS….

Take.
Time.
To.
R E L A X.

Now is the time to set your intentions for the year ahead. Make sure yours includes relaxation.

Relaxation is not a luxury. It is an essential component of health and wellbeing.

Just ask any of my regular clients, who visit me as part of their routine physical and mental maintenance. Some come once a month, some come every 7-10 days. All tell me that their bodies now benefit from one of more of the following👇🏻

✨Improved mobility
✨Elimination or significant reduction in pain
✨Enhanced sleep (quality and quantity)
✨Better mood and overall sense of wellbeing
✨Reduced stress and tension
✨Faster muscle recovery
✨Boosted energy

And of course, all of those benefits mean they are better able to cope with life, whatever it throws at them.

So, let’s say it together one more time and set that intention for the year ahead -

‘RELAXATION IS NOT A LUXURY’

Take 2-3 slow, deep breaths and ask yourself, how does that feel in your body when you say that?

If you feel any inner resistance, try adding the following statements until that resistance melts and you begin to accept and integrate this new truth for 2025…

‘I deserve the same love and care as I give to others’

‘It is safe for me to relax and let someone else care for me whenever I need it.’

‘Taking time for myself is a precious way to love and honour my body, mind and soul’

‘I am grateful to be able to support my health and wellbeing in ways that feel good to me.’

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Massage doesn’t have to be expensive. Just 30 mins on my couch on a regular basis can be life changing and enriching. Prices start at just £27 per session when you choose a 6 session package or £30 for an individual treatment.

Clink the link in my bio or message me to book.

23/12/2024

FORGOT SOMEONE? Gift vouchers still available to suit any budget.🎄🎄🎄 Message me for a personalised e-voucher to print at home, OR click the link in my bio and select ‘Shop’ from the menu to buy online and print at home.

Vanessa 💜

22/12/2024

THANK YOU! It’s been almost a year since I opened the door of my little studio at Trevissome Park in Truro. I couldn’t finish up for the festive season without saying a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me in 2024.

This year has been one hell of a ride… okay, a rollercoaster if I’m really honest. I started the year with a senior level, full time job that was stressful and uninspiring to say the least. I was deeply unhappy in that environment.

When I had the idea to grow a holistic business on the side, my intention was to start a little something at the weekends that one of my daughters could take over and grow when she left college.

Turns out that she chose A Levels instead of beauty therapy, and I chose to leave a well paid job instead of working with anxiety and toxicity.

It’s been a scary and unexpected journey, fearful of what I would do next and how things might pan out.

For the first time ever, I didn’t really have a plan or any idea of what would happen next. If you know me, you’ll know how very very unsettling that was! 😬

What got me through those first few months after leaving my job, was… YOU. My fabulous clients, friends and family. Every time I arrived at the studio, lit the candles and warmed the oils I immediately felt at peace. I let go of any stress and lived completely in the moment.

Every time I gave a massage or energy healing I felt that I too, was benefitting from the magic of connection and relaxation. Every time I supported you, you were unknowingly supporting me too. Every time I invited you to slow down and rest, you gave me permission to do the same.

If that’s not magic, I don’t know what is.

So, thank you. Not just for helping my little business grow, but also for helping ME stay present to each moment, to take time out from my whirling brain, to connect my mind, body and soul too.

Sharing space with you at the studio has really changed my entire outlook on life this year.

You’ve helped me learn to trust that it’s okay to slow down, it’s okay to walk away from what’s not working, it’s okay to be supported by others, it’s okay to rest.

I hope I’ve done the same for some of you. Merry Christmas all 💜

04/12/2024

Nestled in nature. A rural retreat. Your cosy hideaway. Love my little studio and so do my clients. 🥰