Essence Revive - Body & Mind Wellness

11/06/2025

Father's Day can be tricky when he already has all the "socks" or "best dad" mugs he could ever need and his favourite Sunday lunch pub is fully booked. But if he also has lower back pain, ridiculously tight shoulders, a touch of runners knee and no time to himself.... this could be exactly the Father's Day gift you're looking for.

Deep Tissue Massage (and a full posture check and some aftercare suggestions) in our purpose built treatment room haven (WV3).

Get in touch to give him the pamper he needs because you know he'll never get around to fixing the aches and pains on his own 😘 (trust me, i have one of those at home too!). Saturday morning and Tuesday/ Wednesday daytime/ evening appointments available.

09/06/2025

Our fabulous Kath (from our Monday morning Chair Based class) has been at it again... putting her wonderful musings about our classes down on paper. Thanks Kath! You always bring a smile and are always an inspiration in class.

02/06/2025

Further proof that Movement is Medicine...
💕💕💕

Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.

14/05/2025

A little taste of what goes on in our Chair Based Pilates classes (scroll across to see them all).
These friendly classes are jam packed with supported low impact exercises, designed to build strength, flexibility and most importantly our functional movement which can be lost due to health limitations.
And its not all seated; because for those that can (with seated alternatives for those that prefer not to) we always give the chance to use the chair for support with a couple of standing work segments. Often making fabulous use of the squidgy balls (and other small equipment) to make things more interesting 💕
Our brand new Wednesday class (10:30am at Good Shepherd in Castlecroft) launches on Wed 18th June and spaces are already filling up. For those wanting a little "try before you commit", we'll be running a Taster Session (at the reduced rate of just £5) on Wed 28th May. Get in touch to book your space...

Natalie - 07740 353604

13/05/2025

BRAND NEW - Wed 10:30am - Chair Based Pilates

Hot on the heels of our super successful Monday and Thursday morning Chair Based Pilates classes, we are very excited to be launching a third class from Wed 18th June.

This class is perfect for anyone (all ages welcome) whose mobility is limited - including (but not limited to) the following health conditions;

- Recovering from recent injury or surgery
- Struggling with hip/ knee arthritis
- Osteoporosis or spinal degeneration
- Neurological conditions including neuropathic pain
- Lower limb weakness
- Autoimmune conditions or chronic fatigue
- Compromised balance or trouble standing/ bending
- Blood pressure issues

The classes are taught in 4 week terms (£36 for each term) with options to do some extra online strengthening sessions between classes.

We create a safe and friendly (and often very chatty 😘) environment where everyone can work at their own pace - with plenty of adaptations for anyone needing them.

Booking is essential - so get in touch to book you place - and get your health back on track!

Natalie - 07740 352604
nataliemcmurtrie@icloud.com

21/04/2025

All the gratitude for this time away with my special people in beautiful Japan. Missing my fabulous clients and my core is definitely missing the regular practice but back soon! Wishing you all a wonderful Easter break xx
⛩

30/03/2025

It is an absolute privilege to work with some truly inspirational Mums and Mums-to-be in my work as Health & Wellness Coach, Pilates Instructor and Therapist. Believe me, these warrior women (because mothering in WHATEVER way you become Mum, is HARD) are more than worthy of celebrating today. So here’s to you my queens!
👸🌼🌹👸🌼🌷

And.. as much as today will be a day of celebration and love for so many of you.. I'm also holding a special place in my heart for all of you for whom this day is especially difficult and tinged with sadness. Sending love and a warm hug to get you through today; hoping the happier memories give some strength and that you are surrounded with love and peace 💕💕💕

❤️

08/03/2025

Our classes (and my treatment room) are filled with Inspirational Women! From working single mums battling to maintain their health and wellbeing in the eye of the storm; women enduring all manner of chronic health and menopausal symptoms to just keep going; octogenarians determined to continue to build strength and flexibility in their beautiful bodies and mums-to-be showing up in their 36th week of growing the next generation of inspirational women.... 🩷🩷🩷

All in their own way Warrior Women and all who inspire me every day! 🩷🩷🩷

So today we celebrate you! And much as it's not my style to bang on about the patriarchy (so many other do that so much more eloquently)... I think we know that the road we walk is by far and away the harder one - feeling like our biology constantly against us...

So in the words of Shania.... Let's Go Girl!! 🙌🩷🙌

24/02/2025

Meno Power Pilates - brand new term starts Monday 3rd March @ 6:30pm and we have 1 space available!

Whether you're just approaching Peri-Menopause; in the throes of hot flashes and hairloss (🙋🏼🙋🏼🙋🏼); or emerging the other side into a new phase of life... I'm guessing you're feeling like you've lost some of your power?

So now is the time to reclaim it... 💕💕💕

Our new term of Meno-Power Pilates offers something a little more than our traditional matwork classes in terms of pace and fitness. We'll still be keeping it low impact - let's face it, who isn't battling some degree of joint pain or aches at this stage of life? But with:
💕 A greater focus on standing strength-based Pilates moves
💕Working with hand weights (no need to hide your hot flashes here!)
💕 Building strength & increasing mobility
💕 Improving our bone health (with a big focus on Osteoporosis prevention)
💕 Reducing symptoms
💕 Boosting our mental health
💕 Supporting one another

And all of this will be washed down with a large cup of chat and laughter - because adulting is hard enough and we definitely deserve a good giggle (tena ladies at the ready!)
😘😘😘

The classes are taught as 4 week terms, £36 for the block. Just one space currently available - Get in touch to book yours....

Natalie - 07740 353604

06/01/2025

So it's safe to say that's it's not been the best start to 2025 at Chateau McMurt.. one by one we've all succumbed to this horrid bug and my body in particular seems to have rolled out the red carpet and the 5 star room service. Hence I've barely left the house in over a week and am facing a second lot of antibiotics for a sinus infection. But... THIS news cheered me up from my sickbed today... and safe to say I am having a little proud glowy moment at the amount my fabulous classes raised with their Christmas Jumper Day donations! So Happy New Year to you all my beautiful ones! ❤️❤️❤️
And I'd also like to thank them for their kindness and understanding this week for the classes I have had to cancel... normal service and bad counting will be reinstated asap! 🥰🥰🥰

❤️❤️❤️

28/12/2024

A big thank you to the members on our private members page who joined me live this morning for a gentle betwixtmas "Pilates in your PJ's" session this morning. Whilst all of our face -o-face classes may be officially on their christmas break, I think we all needed some gentle movement and stretching to mobilise tight joints and ease the aches.
Wishing you all a peaceful few days in this weird time of cheese comas and wondering what day it is. And can't wait until we start back on Friday 3rd Jan! ❤️

24/12/2024

And that's a wrap! What a year it's been for Essence Revive - Body and Mind Wellness.. ❤️ The launch of two brand new classes, including one in collaboration with the MS Society. Introducing new equipment into the mat-based classes and continuing to grow our beautiful communities of inspirational people committed to building a better foundation of health and wellness for their futures! From 16yrs to 96yrs - I am truly honoured to be a part of your health journey and so thankful for your support! Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas,
Much love, Natalie ### (aka the one who can't count and has no filter) ❤️❤️❤️