Clare Ella Aromatherapy

21/12/2025

Good evening -

I would just like to send you all my very best wishes for the Christmas & New Year period.

I know that it’s a tough time for some of you and I am thinking of you..

I have really appreciated your support throughout the year - and look forward to helping as many of you as I can in 2026.

Stay safe and I hope you have the Christmas you would like.

Clare

14/12/2025

Good afternoon - I hope that most of you have managed to avoid all the viruses and ‘bugs’ that are doing their rounds at the minute. Many thanks to those of you who have sadly succumbed and let me know as soon as possible that you weren’t going to be able to keep your appointments.

I have a few cancellations between now and the new year - details are on our client page and are updated as soon as one comes in.

For those of you that were wondering - the photo last week was of a cherry tree - with paper bags pegged over ripening bunches of cherries, seeking to keep some safe from the birds which peck them off as soon as there is a hint of red..

I hope you enjoy whatever seasonal events you are attending over the next week - keep warm and I look forward to seeing you soon

07/12/2025

Hello! Yes I’m back online and looking forward to seeing you all.

I’ve had a much needed and appreciated break - not exactly what most people would describe as a holiday as some of you already know 😉 - but a wonderful change of scene and focus.

I caught up with lots of old friends, finally climbed Little Mount Peel (higher than Snowdon and Scafell Pike but about 30 metres less than Ben Nevis), and spent many hours working on the 6 acre property I was staying at. I was blessed with mostly fine weather - after snow on the day I arrived!

I am fully booked for December, but will be posting details about January availability, together with some other information about upcoming appointments & arrangements, on our client page later today.

If anyone who has an appointment booked in December knows already that they will need to rearrange, please let me know ASAP as I have a waiting list.

Kind regards

Clare

03/12/2025

Immensely proud of the GB Women's team that I support - my niece and her wife being half the crew...- winning gold in the second event of the World championships

Fabulous performance ladies - good luck for the remaining events

Following some absolutely fantastic paddling and some immense battles our GB1 Open Women came away with a gold meda in the Head to Headl. Congratulations to the whole team.

23/10/2025

Highly recommended

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Hi, I’m Helen Houghton – an experienced therapist specialising in analytical hypnotherapy (Hypnoanalysis).
I help clients uncover and release the root cause of emotional or physical symptoms – especially when talking therapies like counselling or CBT haven’t worked.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, my approach works with the mind’s natural healing process to help you feel lighter, more in control, and free to live life your way.
On line sessions available or in person at
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21/10/2025

19/10/2025

Good afternoon - just a reminder that I will be closed for 6 weeks from this coming Friday. I am also going to take a break from social media so this page will be temporarily suspended. If you need to contact me about anything - eg needing to rearrange a December appointment, please email me on aromatherapy123@outlook.com and I will see it.

Meanwhile if you are in need of a massage while I am away I highly recommend the lady I go to for my monthly Thai massage - Kitty at Anchan Spa - ladies only (contact details in the photo attached) and if you need a wonderfully relaxing reflexology treatment, then book in with Muriel at West End Therapies in Sturton by Stow https://westendtherapies.co.uk

Make a note of those contact details now ! 🙂

16/10/2025

💪 10 Things You Should Know About Your Back

Back pain is super common — but it’s rarely something to fear.
Here’s what every back needs to know 👇

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1️⃣ Your back is stronger than you think
Your spine is built to move! Most back pain is caused by a simple strain or sprain — and around 98% of people recover quickly, often without any special treatment.

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2️⃣ Scans aren’t usually needed
Normal age-related changes often show up on scans and can cause unnecessary worry.
If your physio or GP doesn’t send you for one, it’s usually a good sign!

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3️⃣ Keep moving — don’t rest too long
Prolonged bed rest actually slows recovery.
Gentle movement and returning to normal activities (even work) helps you heal faster.

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4️⃣ Don’t fear bending or lifting
Bending and lifting aren’t “bad” — they’re part of life!
Learn to lift in ways that feel natural and comfortable for you.

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5️⃣ Exercise helps — and prevents future pain
Regular activity keeps your back strong and flexible.
Choose something you enjoy and stick with it — walking, swimming, yoga, anything counts!

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6️⃣ Painkillers aren’t a long-term fix
They can help short-term, but they don’t speed up recovery.
Movement and exercise are safer, cheaper, and more effective.

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7️⃣ Surgery is rarely needed
Most back pain can be managed with exercise and activity.
Even when surgery helps, results are often no better than non-surgical options long-term.

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8️⃣ Sleep matters 💤
Good sleep helps your body and mind recover.
Aim for 7–8 hours a night — and sleep however feels most comfortable for you.

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9️⃣ You can have back pain without injury
Stress, tiredness, poor sleep, and even mood can “turn up” pain signals.
It’s always real, but understanding your triggers helps you manage them.

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🔟 If pain lingers, get help — but don’t panic
If pain lasts more than 6–8 weeks, see your physiotherapist or GP.
They can guide you back to movement, strength, and confidence.

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⚠️ Seek medical advice urgently if you have:
• Difficulty urinating or loss of bladder/bowel control
• Numbness in the ge****ls or buttocks
• Weakness in your legs
• Fever or night sweats with back pain

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💬 Remember: Your back is strong, your body heals, and movement is medicine.
📍Learn more Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

13/10/2025

Your brain’s basically begging for movement! 😬
Might have to do a little yoga or Pilates before bed tonight 🙈
It’s especially important when we’re working with neuroplasticity — creating and strengthening new neural connections! (see post on this page a few days ago)