Fierce and Fabulous

Nobody warned us that menopause could make your knees ache, your hips feel stiff, and your hands hurt in the morning for no obvious reason.

And because no one told us, most of us spent years thinking we were just getting older. Or that we had done something to ourselves. Or that this was just life now.

It is not just life. It is estrogen.

Estrogen does not only regulate your cycle. It actively protects your joints by reducing inflammation and maintaining the cartilage that keeps your bones moving smoothly against each other. When estrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, that protective layer diminishes — and your joints feel it. The stiffness, the aching, the swelling, the general feeling that your body is fighting you, hot flushes, brain fog, itchiness, low immunity, fatigue, digestion issues — that is a hormonal shift, not a personal failing.

The joints most commonly affected are the knees, hips, hands, and spine. And because the timing often overlaps with other midlife changes, it gets lumped in with "normal aging" and dismissed. But there is a significant difference between the natural wear that comes with time and the inflammatory joint response triggered by hormonal decline. You deserve a massage therapist who knows that difference and is looking for it.

If your joints have been talking to you and no one has connected it to your hormones yet — that is the conversation we need to have.

Your body is not breaking down. It is asking for the right help.

🚨 PLEASE DO NOT BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITHIN 72 hours OF ANY VACCINE. We are coming upto flu vaccine season 🚨

Yes, I really do mean ANY vaccine

If you've recently had a vaccine, your immune system is busy responding to it. You may experience inflammation, fatigue, soreness, swollen lymph nodes or other reactions.

Because my work directly involves the lymphatic and immune systems, I don't want to add unnecessary stimulation or work around an acute post-vaccination response

This isn't me being awkward.
It's me being responsible.

I do not want to make you feel unwell, and I certainly don't want to be blamed for you feeling rubbish after a treatment when you've just had a vaccine.

Our lymphatic system is directly under our skin about 2/3mm , so every treatment i offer will be affected.

Thank you Julieanne (Fierce and Fabulous).

Anyone need a massage this week, DIY mishaps over the weekend, slept funny, stress from the family, over did the pizza and w**e, or just need some well deserved pampering. OR do you have your eyes on body sculpting treatments. Let's Welcome October this week 🎃 ✨️💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

I have missed doing these treatments so I am bringing them back permanently ✨️ ✨

We spend so much time looking after the skin on our face, but our backs deserve some TLC too! 🤍

My Back Facial is a deeply cleansing, relaxing treatment designed to refresh and smooth the skin while targeting congestion, blocked pores and build-up — perfect if your back needs a little extra attention or you simply fancy some well-deserved pampering.

Your treatment includes:
🤎 Back cleanse
✨ Deep exfoliation
💨 Relaxing back steam
🤍 Removal of blocked pores where needed
🌿 Nourishing back mask
🧖‍♀️ Heated towel removal
💆‍♀️ Finished with a relaxing mini back massage

Perfect for anyone experiencing breakouts, congestion, blocked pores, dry or uneven skin, or as a gorgeous treatment before or after a holiday or special occasion. Followed by scalp and suboccipital release massage. You will leave my treatment room with your head in the clouds. A truly deep relaxing treatment.

We mustn't forget our feet and calves! Our feet are the furtherest away from our heart, it takes circulation longer to reach our feet! Combine with the upcoming colder weather it is paramount to keep the circulation pumping around in our feet. This really is an ideal treatment, freshen the feet and calves, a massage to relieve any tension and bring warm fresh blood (circulation).

Or book both treatments for £60.

Last appointment of the month ✨️

I have had 2 clients with birthdays this week, its all about the details ✨️ 🎂 🥳

October fun exciting ghoulish body sculpting treatments has landed. Treat yourself, no tricks 🕷 🎃

Technique Thursday ❤️

We have 14 facial bones and 42 muscles in our face. We go to the gym to tone and strengthen our body muscles, why dont we release tension in our face, tone and strengthen our face muscles? Why do we look to other cosmetic strategies?. A deep tissue face massage (Korugi). Facial muscles are not the same as our body muscles. Facial muscles attaches into the skin, not only from the bone to bone like the muscles in the body. That's why tight muscles pull our skin into lines. Facial massage h as a cumulative effect so every time builds onto the next if you're consistent.

If you look at the coloured boxes you will see which muscles are used for each facial expression:

Orbicularis oculi
The main muscle around the eye it works to sqint, smile, focus. Overuse can lead to form crows feet so early release of tension is preventive.

Frontalis
Forehead muscle lifts up the brows

Orbicularis oris
Circular muscle around your mouth it helps pucker your lips, kiss. Overuse can lead to smoker lines. So get a massage!

Mentalis
Wrinkles your chin pushes your lower lip out to pouting

Masseter
On the side of your jaw. It is one of the strongest muscles in your body and helps you bite and chew.
Overuse can lead to a host of TMJ issues.

Buccinator
Flattens your cheek against your teeth , it keeps food in place while you chew.

I offer a deep tissue body and deep tissue face massage Package. We can't stop the hand of time, but we can enhance what you have naturally. There is no need to have droopy eyes, saggy cheeks, saggy neck early, work the face muscles. If consistent this massage can lift the muscles and change your bone structure. This package is NOT a relaxing massage. Your face will ache a few days afterwards. Just like if you went to the gym and worked out your body muscles. What are you waiting for book and get a snatched jawline.

See you next week for more Technique Thursday 😉

I am offering 5 content model appointments for Non invasive tummy tuck (1 hour appointment) to help me build up my portfolio. The appointments will consist of, cavitation, Radiofrequency, Lymphatic drainage massage x3 appointments! Must be available for 3 consistent weeks. In exchange for a Before and after photograph (Just on the tummy/hips area no full body photos) . 3 appointments £70.
I have been getting amazing real results! I just keep forgetting the photographs. Models will also need to sign a social media agreement form and my standard client intake forms/Body contouring Contraindications.

So in October 5 Models to receive :

Cavitation, Radiofrequency, Brazilian Lymphatic drainage massage x3 appointments for 3 weeks! £70. 1 hour treatment time.

Who is ready for Autumn/Halloween 🍂
I am 🙋‍♀️
Get ready to relax with the lovely scent of pumpkin oil 🎃 The heated blanket is back out of hibernation too, scented and unscented warm eye masks are also available. so you can feel all toasty whilst you relax 😌. 🧟🧟‍♀️ 🎃