Rooted Restoration Pod

28/04/2026

The ink is still drying on this fresh testimonial 🙂My clients are awesome for taking the time to write reviews. It's a real pleasure making someone's day with some bodywork 🙌🏽

24/04/2026

"The results showed significant positive effects for both mental and physical health. While both monthly and weekly sauna visits predicted improved mental health (compared to rare visits), only weekly visits predicted improved physical health.

The second and third studies tested the idea that sauna bathing could have a possible social cure effect. Weekly sauna use was significantly associated with a stronger sense of belonging compared to rare visits."

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss improve wellbeing and feelings of belonging.

21/04/2026

So this is me.....

My name is Emma, I've been massaging people since 2013 when I qualified with the London school of Abdominal Sacral Massage.
For life reasons there have been a few stops and starts, lockdown being a big factor and then having to leave home during lockdown and start life all over again.

I had lost my confidence and felt rusty after a few years out but I had people asking me if I still practiced and encouraging me to get back into it, so I bit the bullet and decided to dive back in, starting at the beginning once more, studying the basics with which I started in February. 👏🏼

I'll be qualifying this Summer, and in the meantime I am taking steps to build & launch my business step by step.

Part of my vision is to work from a cabin in my garden (clinic rental is unpredictable and expensive) which means that a dedicated space will keep costs down.

Alongside a cabin, I've already begun building a micro-sauna too. (See previous posts).
Please look at my gofundme for the whole story and plan.
The business will be based on a Pay it Forward model so that everyone has access to my treatments and sauna space regardless of income.

So.... welcome to my page and thank you for taking the time to read my introduction.

Get in touch via the email link if you'd like be on a waiting list for treatments once I qualify. And please donate if you'd like to help make this exciting project work. 🔗 in bio

21/04/2026

Really appreciate clients who take the time to write a review. Thank you 🙏🏼

18/04/2026

Before my afternoon case studies, I headed to Stroud's famous farmer's market today for a casual sunny springtime mooch and catch up with friends.

We're so lucky to have the market here AND my friend and I bumped into the fabulous and her essential oil candles which filled me with joy- having candles in the treatment room brings a certain kind of elemental mood to the moment. I was treated to a "focus" one by my friend who has been cheerleading my training and business along the way.

A sweet end to the morning after joining .morris earlier for an adventure up a small hill to a spring behind Kwik fit to stick our digits in the spring, sing songs, dance around and eat cake! The Stroud community was celebrating clubbing together and buying Rodborough fields recently for the community and wildlife and nature. 🌱

16/04/2026

Starts and ends with laundry. 🧺 💆‍♀️🧖‍♀️

15/04/2026

Exciting update! With my case studies almost wrapping up, I'll still offer treatments before qualifying in Summer. You can look forward to discounted student rates by joining my mailing list via email or website for the latest offers. ✨

14/04/2026

Therapeutic bodywork and Sauna are both rooted in ancient collective wellbeing practices. We all deserve health and relaxation

I'm researching a pay-it-forward type model for my practice. Let me know if you have tips on how to do this.

14/04/2026

I'm busy building & curating an experience.

Technique is a part of what I do, but it's all the small details together that bring a deep, nervous system settling experience to my clients.

Texture, light, sound & aroma are things I create and care about.
It's hard to switch off in a clinical room.
I want you to feel cosy and wrapped in beautiful sounds.

I'm so excited to bring this to my local town.

07/04/2026

Columnist Helen Thomson investigates the neurological benefits of saunas, and how heat therapy can have anti-inflammatory effects throughout the body

07/04/2026

It's half the job.
Making sure each client has fresh clean sheets. It's not just professional, it's the feeling each client gets when climbing into cosy, soft, clean cotton sheets. Details are important. I've got you.
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