Wellspring Holistic Therapies

30/08/2025

29/08/2025

So much of what we call symptom is actually the body keeping faith with the unlived parts of our story. What can’t be spoken, expressed, or welcomed doesn’t vanish, it settles into our tissues, our nervous system, our breath.

This isn’t failure or pathology. It’s a sacred signal, the body speaking , inviting us to listen with tenderness instead of judgment.

Matt Licata puts this into words beautifully below.

If unlived experience is not able to be held and articulated – by way of symbol, language, or gesture – it will turn inward, taking up residency in tissue, muscle, and organ – finding a new home within the neural network.

This is neither pathology, nor error, but a kind of sacred signaling - where the body itself becomes the vessel for the unfinished conversation.

It can show up as tightness in the throat, difficulty speaking truth, or restlessness in the belly. In the heart, it might be an ache or longing that feels older than this life. It may manifest as fatigue, tension, heat, or trembling.

These are not random symptoms. They are the body’s poems of the soul, reminders of the parts of us that were never fully welcomed. They are how the body keeps faith with the unlived life - waiting, patiently, to be received with presence and love.

12/08/2025

🌟 Congratulations! 🌟
A huge well done to today’s student for passing her Reiki Level 2 (Okuden) with flying colours! 💫 Her healing energy is powerful, her intuition strong, and it’s been a joy to witness her deepen into her Reiki journey. The world is brighter for the work she’s here to do 💛

10/08/2025

If you’re curious about what’s really going on with your hormones in midlife ,and how to feel your best ,this is a goldmine.

The brilliant Lara Briden, one of my favourite hormone health naturopaths, is part of Dr. Mariza Snyder’s upcoming Perimenopause Summit, alongside some incredible experts. They’re covering everything from muscle maintenance for longevity, to the link between trauma and autoimmune disease, to the physical and psychological impact of hormones at this stage of life.

Such a great resource if you want clear, evidence-based, and compassionate insights into your hormones right now.

Dr. Mariza Snyder has put together another great perimenopause summit, with some of the top experts, including Sara Szal Gottfried, Mindy Pelz, Sarah Hill, Gabrielle Lyon, and more!

Topics include:

● Why maintaining muscle is necessary for strength and longevity

● The connection between trauma and autoimmune disease in midlife

● The physical and psychological impact of hormones & hormonal birth control in perimenopause

● And many more!

My interview (Hormone repair after 40) is first up on Monday, August 11th. As usual, it's completely FREE to register and attend.

Link: https://www.thrivinginperi.com/?utm_medium=affiliate&aff-id=Briden&a_bid=f32bd3a0

06/08/2025

What does it mean to Land Fully in Yourself?

We all start life seeing the world mostly through our own eyes.

It’s part of being human.

But as we grow, something beautiful can happen , we can “land” in ourselves so deeply that we’re no longer the only centre of the story.

This isn’t about erasing yourself or giving too much away.

It’s about knowing your own ground so well that you can meet others where they are, too.

Self-actualisation is the name for this process.

It’s not instant, and it’s not about perfection.

It’s a gentle unfolding:

✨ Becoming grounded in who you are

✨ Feeling safe enough to listen with curiosity

✨ Enjoying the flow of mutual, nourishing relationships

Some relationships naturally allow for this kind of mutual growth. These are the ones worth growing and deepening over time

In others, the safest form of self-actualisation is to hold your ground, protect your energy, and choose distance. Both are acts of self-respect.

At Wellspring Holistic Therapies the talking space available to you is grounded in skills that make this growth possible:

Reflective listening — so you hear your own truth more clearly

Mirroring — so your words and feelings are truly seen and understood

Gentle challenge — so you can spot patterns that may be holding you back

Clarifying questions — to help you find the real heart of what matters to you

Containment — so you can explore safely, without judgement or overwhelm

When you choose this kind of space to work through issues , it becomes easier for you to discover your own voice, to make sense of your experiences, and to take steps toward deeper self-actualisation. It helps you to know yourself and to clarify which relationships you thrive in rather than just survive in

This isn’t just “talking about things.” It’s the work of coming home to yourself and doing it with a steady, experienced guide who will constructively & actively assist you in identifying what matters most to you in your experiences with self and others

You will get a comfy chair , a cup of tea and space to explore any sticking points and work out your next steps ✨

Contact me here or via WhatsApp
07960751354

Rachel @ Wellspring Holisitic Therapies

22/07/2025

Just popped out to do a bit of massage first aid ✨

A frozen shoulder and stiff neck were threatening to ruin someone’s long-awaited camping trip… but with the help of Weleda’s arnica massage balm and a seated session, we slowly worked through the muscle tension until the area began to soften and release.

No fancy setup needed, just warmth, presence, and the right touch in the right places. So satisfying to see someone go from hunched and sore to freer and smiling again.

Nature, here they come 🌲💚

Fab camera work Murray 🙏

20/07/2025

Have you heard of spiritual bypassing?

It’s when spiritual ideas or practices are used, often unintentionally to avoid or minimize real feelings and struggles. Sometimes, people are told that if they were “more aligned” or “more spiritual,” difficult experiences wouldn’t affect them. But that’s simply not true.

True alignment isn’t about bypassing pain or discomfort. It’s about feeling fully, even when life is hard, and using that awareness to guide healing

Experiencing difficulty or suffering is a natural part of being human. It doesn’t mean you’re failing or “not spiritual enough.” In fact, embracing those experiences with presence and compassion is spirituality in action.

Here , at Wellspring Holistic Therapies, your real experiences are honored and valued. Active listening creates a clear understanding of how challenges affect you personally. Respectful, skilled support builds a collaborative process tailored to meet you exactly where you are, addressing what feels most important to you.

Gentle nervous system regulation, energy work such as Reiki, and flower essences offer nurturing support within a safe space designed to empower your healing at your own pace.

True spiritual growth is radical presence, not denial or minimization. When the pressure to “be beyond it” feels overwhelming, remember: feeling and being present are powerful and transformative steps

Wholeness is at the root of the word Holistic and that’s an approach you will always receive here . It’s a fundamental principle at the heart of Wellspring Holistic Therapies 🤍

10/07/2025

Happy Full Buck Moon to you! Wherever you are on this beautiful planet, tonight we are all going to gaze at the same full moon. Let's take a moment together and hold each other in our awareness, feel the web of light we are part of and send peace, love and healing to wherever they are needed in the world.

Maybe also take a moment for yourself to focus on your personal wishes for your future?

Maybe invite the power of this special full moon to support you in manifesting the life of your dreams?

The light of the July full moon is said to hold the energies for growth, renewal and abundance. It is called 'Buck Moon' as it marks the time of the year where the new antlers are are growing rapidly on male deer (bucks).

This full moon offers the opportunity to ask yourself: What would I like to manifest in my life right now?

Maybe take a moment and hold this question in your heart and wait what vision emerges... Where would you like to be? With whom would you like to be? What would you like to do? How would you like to feel? ...

Visualise the life of your dreams in every detail and feel what it will feel like. Observe what will happen over the coming months...

And maybe you can identify one small step which you can consciously and easily take into the direction of the life of your dreams. Maybe just one tiny step to lift your mood, like listening to your favourite song when you wake up? Or to take three deep breaths in gratitude for what you already have in your life a few times a day? ...

One tiny step can make all the difference and it might be the beginning of your path into the life of your dreams...

Maybe share with us which step you would like to take from tomorrow?

Be aware that whatever happiness, joy, peace and love you are manifesting for yourself will radiate out into the world; like the ripples of a stone being thrown into a pond...

By changing your life you are changing the world. One heart at a time...

May the light of the full moon shine its heavenly blessings onto you tonight and may all your dreams come true! 🌕💛🌕

~

Thank you Guzmán Barquín for your magical picture of the full moon on Unsplash. 🙏

24/06/2025

It’s the summer sale 💙
A fab time to stock up on all your favourites 💙

Link to shop below ⬇️

https://uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/rachelmcbride