Selfcare With LJ - Wellness Hub

🍂 Dark evenings, cosy treatments & a very full heart! 🤎

Is anyone else feeling like we’ve officially entered hibernation season? 😂 The dark nights are creeping in, the heating is back on and the Hub is feeling extra cosy! 🍁

Just locking up after a lovely late-night client who was desperately in need of a hot stones massage and couldn’t make my usual hours. Sometimes a little flexibility makes all the difference. 🥰

And what a FULL day it’s been!

🤎 Arm & shoulder massage
🎃 Autumn Head Spa Ritual (ohhh the smells!)
✨ Dermaplane & skin peel combination
🔥 Full body hot stones massage
🌿 Skin consultation for a teenager struggling with her skin and needing some guidance on the right products
🔥 And another hot stones massage to finish!

A real mixture of skin, relaxation, education and selfcare. Exactly what I love about what I do! ❤️

I’m definitely ready to put my feet up now, but feeling very grateful for another busy day at my little Hub.

Tomorrow is my day off, and I’m looking forward to slowing down, taking a breath and practising a little of what I preach!

A little reminder for us all…

“Rest isn’t something you have to earn by being busy. It’s something you deserve simply because you’re human.” 🤎

Here’s to cosy evenings, slowing down and remembering to look after ourselves too.

Anyone else ready for the slower, cosier autumn evenings? 🍂

✨ THOSE LITTLE WHITE BUMPS ON YOUR SKIN… DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE? 👀

Yesterday I carried out a milia removal treatment for a lovely client who had absolutely no idea what these little bumps were!

I’d actually spotted them during her previous visit and mentioned that I could help remove them.

It got me thinking… how many of you have these and don’t actually know what they are? 🤔

🤍 WHAT ARE MILIA?

Milia are tiny, hard, white or cream-coloured bumps that sit just beneath the skin’s surface.

They’re often mistaken for whiteheads, but they’re NOT spots and can’t simply be squeezed out!

They’re little cysts filled with trapped keratin (a protein naturally found in our skin).

🤍 WHAT CAUSES THEM?

✨ Dead skin cells becoming trapped beneath the skin

✨ Skin damage, including sun exposure

✨ Sometimes following irritation or skin treatments

✨ They can also appear naturally for no obvious reason!

You’ll commonly find them around the eyes, cheeks and forehead.

🤍 HOW CAN YOU HELP PREVENT OR CLEAR THEM?

🌿 Gentle exfoliation can help reduce the build-up of dead skin cells, although it won’t necessarily remove existing milia.

🌿 Use skincare suited to your skin type and avoid products that cause congestion or irritation.

🌿 Wear SPF daily to protect your skin.

🌿 Don’t squeeze or pick! Milia don’t have an opening like a normal spot, so squeezing can damage your skin and cause scarring.

🤍 CAN THEY BE REMOVED?

YES! 🙌

Existing milia can often be safely removed through a professional treatment, using an appropriate technique depending on their location.

It’s usually a quick procedure, and there’s no need to keep picking away at them!

Sometimes it’s the smallest little skin concerns that make such a difference to how we feel about our skin. 🥰

💬 Do you struggle with these little white bumps? Or have you always wondered what they were?

Comment below MILIA and I’ll happily chat through your options!

Love Laura xx 🤎

🍂 IF AUTUMN HAD A SCENT… THIS WOULD BE IT! 🤎✨

Oh wow, this gorgeous autumnal magnesium collection is working wonders in my treatment room! 😍

Think warming, comforting autumn scents, beautiful textures melting into the skin and the most relaxing massage rituals. Honestly, it smells DIVINE! 🍊🍁

Today I’ve been using these gorgeous products in my treatments…

🧖‍♀️ Japanese Head Spa & Foot Ritual – the ultimate autumn escape, with warming scents, soothing massage and a little extra magnesium-infused pampering.

🤎 Pregnancy Pedicure – a lovely mum-to-be, heavily pregnant and in desperate need of some relaxation, enjoyed a gorgeous pampering pedicure with these beautiful autumnal products.

And the best bit? They’re packed with magnesium, making them a lovely addition to my soothing massage rituals, alongside leaving the skin feeling beautifully soft and nourished.

I’m absolutely loving bringing these seasonal scents into the Hub and creating treatments that feel like a proper cosy autumn escape. 🍂

🍁 LOVE AUTUMN SCENTS?

Comment AUTUMN below and I’ll send you some of the gorgeous treatment options I’ve created using these products, from warming massages and pedicures to my indulgent Head Spa rituals.

A little autumn selfcare might be just what you need! 🤎

🔥 Why do some people swear by HOT STONES MASSAGE over a traditional massage? The science behind the warmth might surprise you! 👀🤎

It’s SO much more than just a relaxing massage!

Unlike traditional massage, hot stones combine therapeutic massage techniques with the benefits of heat therapy. The smooth, heated basalt stones help warm and relax tight muscles, creating that gorgeous deeper-feeling massage without needing lots of uncomfortable pressure!

But what are the extra benefits? 👇

🔥 Releases muscle tension – The warmth helps tight, stiff muscles relax, especially around the back, neck and shoulders.

🩸 Boosts local circulation – Heat temporarily increases blood flow near the skin, helping warmed areas feel more relaxed.

🤎 Eases aches & stiffness – Heat therapy can provide temporary relief from muscular discomfort.

🧠 Calms the nervous system – The combination of warmth and slow massage movements encourages deep relaxation.

😴 Supports better sleep – Massage may help improve sleep quality, particularly when stress makes switching off difficult.

✨ Reduces stress & anxiety – Research suggests massage can help reduce short-term feelings of anxiety and promote relaxation.

DID YOU KNOW? 👀

Research supports the benefits of massage for relaxation and short-term pain relief, while heat therapy can help ease muscle stiffness. Although studies specifically on hot stones are more limited, it’s a beautiful combination of both!

🍂 I HAVE A FEW HOT STONES MODEL SPACES THIS WEEK!

I’m completing some treatment portfolio filming and offering these lovely reduced prices:

🤎 Back, Neck & Shoulders – £25
Usually £45 – SAVE £20!

🤎 Full Body – £45
Usually £68 – SAVE £23!

📅 Available appointments:

• Monday 12th – 10am
• Tuesday 13th – 3pm
• Friday 16th – 10am

Models must be happy for parts of their treatment to be filmed for my portfolio. Any public sharing would be agreed separately.

📍 Selfcare with LJ, Diggle, Saddleworth.

🔥 Who fancies melting away some tension this week?

Comment HOT STONES with your preferred day or message me to book! 🤎

✨ LOOKING FOR A BEAUTIFUL SPACE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS OR HOST AN EVENT? ✨

We have TWO gorgeous spaces available at our cosy Wellness Hub in Diggle, Saddleworth 🌿

🤎 LARGE WELLNESS & EVENT ROOM

Perfect for:
✨ Sound baths & meditation
✨ Yoga, Pilates & fitness classes
✨ Wellness days & retreats
✨ Workshops & training
✨ Pop-up shops & shopping events
✨ Mum & baby groups
✨ Creative classes & craft evenings
✨ Pamper parties & private events
✨ Community gatherings

🤎 PRIVATE THERAPY ROOM

Ideal for massage therapists, holistic practitioners, beauty therapists, reflexologists, counsellors, reiki practitioners, nutritionists and anyone looking to start or grow their own business.

Flexible daily rental available OR make it your very own space with exclusive full-time use at an affordable monthly rate.

🌿 Not your typical busy, noisy commercial space!

Think warm, welcoming, cosy surroundings, calming energy and genuinely lovely feel-good vibes. A little sanctuary where your clients can relax and feel at home.

🚗 Car park directly across the road.

📍 Diggle, Saddleworth

📲 Contact Laura – 07981 107615 to arrange a viewing or chat about options.

Know someone looking for a lovely space? Please tag them below! 💚

💃 SELFCARE SUNDAY… BUT MAKE IT A LITTLE RAVE! 🎶☕️

Something you might not know about me I love a little rave ! 🎶

give me a good beat and a little rave and I’m in my element! 😂💃

Last night was brunch with the girls followed by an Ibiza Orchestra event in the most gorgeous cathedral. What a night! ❤️
this morning? A completely different vibe… a brew in bed and a very slow start! ☕️

Then we are taking Jacob and 6 of his friends to Kick Air for his birthday! Wish me luck! 🤣🙈

I fully intend to be tucked up on the sofa with a Chinese later!

And that’s your little Selfcare Sunday reminder…

Selfcare isn’t always massages, facials and quiet moments.

Sometimes it’s dancing your socks off, laughing with friends, making memories with your family or simply doing absolutely nothing.

It’s about doing more of whatever makes YOU happy. ❤️

So tell me… what’s your kind of selfcare? A relaxing spa day or a good old dance? 💃🧖‍♀️

🤣🙈 MENOPAUSE BRAIN STRIKES AGAIN… I NEED 3 VOLUNTEERS! 🔥💆‍♀️

Honestly, I can’t remember a thing at the minute! 😂

I’m trying to complete my Hot Stones Massage training portfolio, which means I need to film myself performing the treatments.

Sounds simple, doesn’t it?!

Well, I’ve either completely forgotten to film them OR the one I actually remembered to film the other week hasn’t worked! 🤦‍♀️🤣

So before I lose the plot completely, I NEED 3 LOVELY MODELS PLEASE! 🙏

🔥 HOT STONES MODEL PRICES 🔥

💆‍♀️ Back, Neck & Shoulders – £25
Usually £44 – SAVE £19!

💆‍♀️ Full Body Hot Stones Massage – £40
Usually £68 – SAVE £28!

You’ll need to be comfortable being filmed during your treatment and happy for me to share some footage for my portfolio and social media.

📅 AVAILABLE SLOTS

✨ Monday 12th October – 4pm

✨ Tuesday 13th October – 3pm or 4pm

✨ Friday 16th October – 11am

Fancy escaping the cold and treating yourself to a gorgeous, warming hot stones massage at a lovely discounted price? 🍂🔥

COMMENT BELOW OR MESSAGE ME! ❤️

And somebody please remind me to press RECORD this time!! 🤣🙈

🍂 Could a little massage magic make more of a difference than you think? 💆‍♀️✨

It’s been a week of mixing up gorgeous massage oils at the Hub, creating my own blends for different wellness needs! 🌿

Think warm autumnal spices, calming sleepy scents and magnesium-rich scrubs and balms to help soothe tired muscles and encourage relaxation. 🧡

And I had the loveliest phone call today! 🥹

A client’s daughter rang to book in after her mum enjoyed my Autumn Head Spa Ritual with a facial earlier this week.

She told me her mum was walking so much better afterwards! ❤️

I’d spent extra time massaging her feet with my magnesium scrub and balm, so who knows whether that little bit of extra TLC helped ease some of her discomfort. Either way, what lovely feedback to hear! 🥰

This is exactly why I love what I do. Selfcare isn’t just about looking good, it’s about feeling good too!

🍁 All my seasonal specials are on my website

Whether it’s skin, relaxation or your general wellbeing, I’m here to help support you.

What’s your body crying out for at the moment — relaxation, better sleep or some TLC for those aches and pains? 💚

🌙 EXHAUSTED ALL DAY… BUT CAN’T SWITCH OFF AT NIGHT? 😩💤

Anyone else get into bed and suddenly their brain goes into overdrive?

Especially us ladies going through perimenopause and menopause! 🙋‍♀️

💜 Meet the gorgeous Dream Team Collection – your little bedtime relaxation ritual!

🌿 Lavender, chamomile & frankincense to help you unwind.

✨ Magnesium hand balm for a soothing bedtime massage.

💤 Sleep Pillow Mist – independently tested, with users reporting a 33% improvement in sleep quality after 4 weeks!

And this is the gorgeous spray I sometimes use during your treatments at the Hub… you all absolutely LOVE the smell! 🥰

💜 Just £20, worth £28!

Who struggles to switch off or wakes up at 3am? 👀

Comment SLEEP if you’d like one!

Can order through webshop link but delivery will apply unless £40 plus in comments and on website

Pop in and have a nosey at all the new gift sets available next pop up 25th October 3pm

🎃🍂 THE SMELL OF MY ROOM RIGHT NOW… 🤤

Honestly, you need to experience this one!

I’ve got 6 gorgeous new products just for my October Head Spa ritual and the second you walk into the room you can smell it 😍

Think… cinnamon, clove, warm spices, sweet orange & honey 🍊🍯🍁

And the new massage oil I’ve made up for the ritual smells absolutely gorgeous.

Warm, cosy, autumnal… basically October in a Head Spa 🎃

You HAVE to come and try this one!

🍂 October Head Spa Special
✨ Book with or without a facial
✨ Full details on my website — I’ll pop it in the comments
✨ Bookable now through my booking link

Who else LOVES those warm autumn smells? 🎃👇