Amanda Watson Holistic Touch

Amanda Watson Holistic Touch Therapies; helping people to reconnect with who they truly are & live life to their full potential These groups are available with me on line.

Working with therapies that deliver an holistic approach of supporting people, to attain and maintain good health, wellbeing and increasing resilience. My experience is that; for a person to be able to access their healing and growth, it is important to work in a way that addresses the needs of the whole person i.e. physically, mentally emotionally, energetically and spiritually. Here are the ther

apies that I offer:-

BRIEF Transactional Analysis (TA) THERAPY -this is a talking therapy and is available to work with me online on a 1 to 1 basis. Working with TA psychotherapy models, self-soothing techniques and additional self-management tools that support people to function more successfully in society and lead to greater autonomy, self awareness and growth. QUANTUM HEALING FACILITATOR - running Quantum Healing groups, that offer people a chance to connect with others, learn new ways to meditate, have guided visualisation, breathing and self soothing techniques. TRAUMA DISCHARGE THERAPY - bringing together pyschologically informed touch, which has also been developed and informed with the latest findings of neuroscience. MASSAGE THERAPY
Certainly one of the oldest known therapies to man. History shows that this method of healing has been used since at least 3000BC. This form of healing takes into account the physical, mental, emotional, energy and spirtual well-being of the client. Therapeutic massage is given with a view to creating & maintaining the best possible health. The style of massage can vary considerably and so it is always discussed with each client - what their needs are and what massage will be of most benefit to them on the day so their massage will be tailored specifically to suit them. Massage is used to help relieve the strains & tensions of daily life. It has given relief from muscular aches & pains, increased mobility in joints & is known to improve the circulatory system whilst at the same time, providing nourishment to the skin & improving the overall appearance. Psychologically, it is calming, soothing & helps to relieve anxiety or depression. In turn, all of these benefits have a positive effect on the emotional well-being of a person and can lift a persons energy. Many people increase their self awareness & become more educated about their own bodies, through receiving therapeutic massage. This in turn helps a person to know themselves and their truth. I have trained in many different forms of massage including; NO HANDS, Deep tissue, Aromatherapy, Swedish, Thai, Balinese & baby massage. This enables me as a therapist to tailor the massage specifically to meet the needs of the individual. I am super impressed at how my clients have been able to make amazing transformations with NO HANDS massage, so much so that I became a licensed instructor, so that I can help others to learn this advanced approach to massage and in turn offer it to their clients. AROMATHERAPY

The ancient art of healing, using plant essences that are extracted & made up into essential oils. These are then used for medicinal properties & applied to the body in a variety of ways e.g. massage, bathing, inhalation & compresses. Essential oils can also be added to creams & used in many beauty & skincare treatments. Aromatherapy is suitable for people of all ages & has been helpful in treating various conditions e.g. depression, anger, headaches, insomnia, stress & related symptoms. The oils are well known for their gently stimulating or calming effects & their ability to bring about a sense of harmony & well-being. They are also invaluable as a way of preventing illness. Aromatherapy promotes healing for the whole being, therefore treating a person physically, mentally & emotionally. After an initial consultation, the most suitable oils are selected to meet the requirements of each client. Each blend of oils is individual & determined by the scents that the client prefers as well as by the desired effect. Various synergies can be blended for use with your massage. REIKI

A Japanese transformational & holistic healing system also used for relaxation. Reiki works with “life force” energy known as “Ki” or “Chi”. Oriental medicine describes the circulatory system not only as a series of blood networks but also as a succession of energy pathways running throughout the body (meridians). The essence of health is seen as a free flow of an abundant supply of Ki throughout the body. Reiki is known to loosen blocked energies that are causing an imbalance & can lead to illness. It is a completely natural & holistic way of treating illness & has positive benefits the whole being i.e. physically, mentally & emotionally

Reiki is received fully clothed, either on the couch or in a seated position. Whilst receiving Reiki, a person often becomes extremely relaxed & may actually feel the energy flowing through them. The energy flows into the subtle meridians & Chakra system of your body, promoting balance, cleansing the body of toxins & stimulating the body’s own self-healing process. The effects of the Reiki are very individual to the person receiving the Reiki e.g. Occasionally, Reiki may release emotions & tears may flow or an outburst of laughter may occur. I work with the above therapies, with an holistic approach. These therapies help to give a person greater self-awareness and understanding. More detailed information can be found on my website:- http://www.amandawatsonholistictouch.co.uk/

Beautifully said;-
28/04/2026

Beautifully said;-

We often say, “I'm going to treat myself,” and we mean by eating cake with extra icing, by booking a weekend away; by buying a new pair of shoes.

We talk about indulgence as if it’s the only language our tired hearts understand. We throw glitter at the ache, sugar at the silence.

But rarely do we say, “I'm going to treat myself kindly.” With soft mornings and no guilt. With patience when I forget, and grace when I fall short. We forget that gentleness is a gift too; that rest is not earned like a badge, but granted. Not in exchange for doing, but simply for being.

Maybe the real treat is not the cake, but the way we speak to ourselves after a long day. Maybe it's not the getaway, but the way we stand our ground and keep our faith when things get hard.

Maybe kindness is the sweetest thing we keep forgetting to serve ourselves: keep forgetting to treat ourselves to.

Yes, treat yourself to the cake, and the holiday and the shoes.

But make sure they're not a substitute...
for treating yourself with love.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2025
Beautiful artwork by Claudia Tremblay

This is a newer poem, but there are more like this in my collections 'Letters from Life' and 'Words to Remember'

25/12/2024

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas 🎄

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible strength, joy, and connection of clients and students that I have had the pleasure to work with throughout 2024.
Whilst I wish for you all a Merry Christmas, I know that for some, this season is a time for grieving, and that others may be struggling in different ways. Please know that you’re not alone and I wish for you peace and hope and that your days are filled with love, joy wherever you may find it.
So whether you're immersed in festive treats or snuggled up enjoying some quiet moments, know that I’m sending you warmth and cheer and a sense of peace and hope.

Looking ahead to 2025, I will continue working in a therapeutic way, towards helping people holistically – MIND, BODY & SOUL, nurturing truth and your innate wisdom – helping to free people from limiting believes and be more at ease in their bodies, to live their best life

Thank you for your involvement in whatever form that takes.
With much love
Amanda -Psychotactile Psychotherapist ❤🎄

As a massage practitioner, have you ever explored ways of working with deep massage & how this contrasts to working with...
11/04/2024

As a massage practitioner, have you ever explored ways of working with deep massage & how this contrasts to working with the lightest of touch?
As a client have you ever explored receiving massage i.e. allowing the weight and depth of your practitioner to pour into your tissues or to allow the lightest of touch to potentially touch your soul.
If you are a qualified and insured massage therapist, this 1 day course DYNAMICS OF DEPTH in Wakefield on Friday 24th May, will give you the opportunity to work safely with a contrast of deep and light massage.
You will get to see it, give it and feel it.
Get in touch if you would like to join us.
The Early Bird price of £149 is available this week, until the 15th April.
Privat Message, Tel 07740 717999 or email amandawatsonholistictouch@hotmail.com
Here are some testimonials from students who have attended the DYANMICS OF DEPTH course:-

"I found this course extremely helpful and will definitely use what I learned today in my future Massage treatments". Anne-Marie Chevannes (from a course with Claire Skeete)

"Food for thought. The power of Touch, stillness in movement." Michelle Farrugia

"This course has been so great to explore the contrast of deep and light work. So worth doing whatever you are on your NO HANDS journey. So brilliant to give and receive almost a rebalancing receiving both in a single treatment." Beth Lloyd

A great morning with a workshop for  these wonderful parents Shabang! appreciation page, taking very naturally to sharin...
27/02/2024

A great morning with a workshop for these wonderful parents Shabang! appreciation page, taking very naturally to sharing their caring touch giving and receiving a hand massage. Thank you ladies for your very warm welcome.❤❤

19/02/2024

Today I am Vay Vay Tired. Happy tired - but tired all the same!

The recent past has been filled with many joyous and wonderful things and being back in the NO HANDS training room in Morecambe yesterday was the cherry on the cake. The therapists who attended as so clearly client centric in their work - committed to delivering the very best treatments they can. It's a real privilege to be part of.

Plus I get to do it all over again next week! Happy Tig Tigs (and also resting Tig Tigs - this update is brought to you from under a blanket on the sofa...) /Tigger

Photo: end of course photo from Dynamics of Depth, Feb 2024.

Back row: Melanie of Be Calm Well-Being, Amanda of Amanda Watson Holistic Touch, Tish of , Beth of Beth Lloyd Massage, Aly of A New Dawn Therapy & Nikki of Nikki Elliott Massage Therapist

Front row: Tigger of NO HANDS Massage, Maggie of Midas Touch Beauty salon, Michelle and Angela of Angela Sinclair Massage

Master Support Sessions 2024 - helping you get where you want to go.Hello all, I hope that 2024 has got off to a good st...
08/01/2024

Master Support Sessions 2024 - helping you get where you want to go.
Hello all, I hope that 2024 has got off to a good start for you.
In many ways, to me it already feels like the new year was ages ago and 2024 is well underway.
That said, I am running some Master Support Sessions for NO HANDS massage practitioners, on the following dates, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire:-
· Monday 19th February
· Friday 22nd March
· Friday 19th April.
Master Support Sessions are a great way for you to get personal attention & support for developing your own personal, clinical work, therefore places are limited.
If you can make either 1 or all of these dates, get in touch. You will be joining a small group of No Handers from our amazing community, giving you the opportunity to share in each other’s learning.
So, if you’ve been thinking about this at all, I invite you to get in touch and make it happen for you in 2024
Tel 07740 717999 or amandawatsonholistictouch.co.uk

31/12/2023

Sending wishes for you - HAPPY NEW YEAR.
As 2023 draws to a close, for some this will be a time for reflection.
For some of us, there will have been losses and grief, struggles and challenges. The good news is that if we are reading this, we are surviving or have survived those.
For some, there will be moments of joy, love, success and happiness. I sincerely hope that you are able to remember that you have lived these times too.
Life is full of ups and downs and nothing stays the same way forever.
As we come closer to 2024,
I invite you to think of what you can let go of and leave in 2023.
I invite you to notice where you are at right now & what that looks like, at this present time, in this moment.
I invite you to look forward into 2024 and allow yourself to see the things that you would like for yourself going forward. In your mind’s eye, take a good look at what this would look like for you, what it would mean for you and the difference it would make for you. Even the possibility of allowing yourself to dream and be curious.
If you can feel some excitement from these imaginings, then I hope you will also find some energy to build and create these for yourself
If all of that is too much for you right now, then I hope that you can be kind to yourself and take the time that you need and the support that you need, to regain your strength and resilience.

I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR 2024, no matter where you are on this journey.

Loved these tips from NO HANDS massage.  So true that to be able to look after others we need to ensure that we also giv...
24/07/2023

Loved these tips from NO HANDS massage. So true that to be able to look after others we need to ensure that we also give ourselves enough self care to do so. 'You can't pour from an empty cup' so to speak.
To work with others that share your vision, can make the journey somewhat easier with more joy along the way ❤
This is something I learnt with the support from the Community of NO HANDS massage instructors, practitioners, therapists and students 🙏

New therapist? As you get started I'd love to offer these suggestions:

1) Look after yourself! What you're doing for others is amazing (and hopefully amazing for you too :)) and you can only *keep* doing it if you still in tip top form. Forget the old British "soldiering on" - if you need rest, take it 🙂

2) Find your professional "gang / family" - if you're with a small personal Association that may fit the bill, but it could be connecting with other local complementary practitioners (as in complementing you - so not necessarily just reflexologists but Massage, counselling, psychotherapy etc.), it could be a local general business networking group, it could be existing friends and family who are interested in being an active support for you in your business. It might take a time to develop and build, but it's so worth it.

And, of course, MASSIVE good luck - and thanks for joining the clan of folk getting beautiful Touch out there :)

I hope that you all, were able to enjoy the bank holiday break.In the run upto the bank holiday, I had the greatest plea...
09/05/2023

I hope that you all, were able to enjoy the bank holiday break.
In the run upto the bank holiday, I had the greatest pleasure of working with these 2 amazing students Stokes and Lawrie, who are now able to give the NO HANDS chair massage.
In only 2 days, these amazing advanced practitioners were able to add to their previous NO HANDS massage knowledge. They are now able to offer their clients exquisite, fully clothed treatments on the massage chair, whilst keeping themselves safe and working zero strain.
Lots of learning and 1 thing that kept coming through was, that so much learning is taken from truly receiving this massage as a client, experiencing the touch and feeling safe to take powerful treatments.
WELL DONE TO YOU LEANNE AND SHONAGH.

NO HANDS massage Chair Course coming up – Thursday 4th & Friday 5th May in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.NEWS FOR YOU -If yo...
30/03/2023

NO HANDS massage Chair Course coming up – Thursday 4th & Friday 5th May in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.NEWS FOR YOU -If you have completed your NO HANDS massage advanced practitioner training - There’s still time to book this 2 day Chair course at the early bird price of £299 if booked before the 17th April and save yourself £200.Learn how to give and experience receiving NO HANDS massage using the massage chair = zero strain for the practitioner; using your weight and movement to deliver potent, awesome massage for the client. I remember when I completed my NO HANDS chair massage. I loved the training and learning new things with my peers form our NO HANDS community. For me, completing this training made it easy to work with the massage chair at events i.e. quick to set up, clothed massage, didn’t take as much space as the massage table, happy clients taking powerful treatments.I also know of therapists who use the chair in the treatment room for clients who prefer not to lay on the table or simply want to try something new.If you have also already trained in this, it would be lovely to hear (in the comments below) how you went on to use your massage chair.For more information about the course or to book contact Amanda Watson Tel 07740 717999Email; amandawatsonholistictouch@hotmail.comFor more course dates in Wakefield please visit click this link; https://www.amandawatsonholistictouch.co.uk/learn-no-hands/

EARLY BIRD PRICES OF JUST £149 FOR 1 DAY NO HANDS massage COURSES IN WAKEFIELD, if book by 1st March 23.I just wanted to...
27/02/2023

EARLY BIRD PRICES OF JUST £149 FOR 1 DAY NO HANDS massage COURSES IN WAKEFIELD, if book by 1st March 23.

I just wanted to let you know before time runs out to get the early bird prices, that I still have ‘early bird’ places available for :-

Dynamics of Depth -Thursday 16th March. Available to qualified massage practitioners that are completely new to NO HANDS massage in addition to those who have plenty of NO HANDS massage experience. This 1 day training will give you the opportunity to feel, see and give touch, which ranges from the lightest touch with the use of our hands to much deeper touch with the use of our body weight. It’s a great introduction to NO HANDS massage as well as being able to explore and experience what can happen with this range of touch.

For NO HANDERS already trained to Practitioner level, there are places available on

Side position Friday 17th March 23

Learn how to delivery NO HANDS massage for clients who prefer or would like to experience massage whilst laying on their side. This is a great option for clients who can’t lay prone or supine, or for those clients who simply love experiencing being in a wonderfully, cosy position for their massage.

In addition to ensuring your client is at their most comfortable and learning the draping, you will also learn how and where to take your support so that you and are too at your most comfortable.

No Kneeling Course on Saturday 18th March 23 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

This 1 day course, will show you how to adapt your NO HANDS massage so that you can work without kneeling and give you the flexibility and freedom to move around the table. You will see how to get your support, so that you can continue to work without strain whilst providing your clients with deeply, potent massage, working from a standing position.

To find out more or book your place contact me on:-

Tel - 07740 717999

Email – amandawatsonholistictouch@hotmail.com

Address

Complementary Therapy Centre, 35 Peterson Road
Wakefield
WF14DU

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