Relaxed Recovery

09/09/2026

🌿✨ THE OIL I NEVER STOP RAVING ABOUT… ✨🌿

If you’ve been to one of my skincare workshops, you’ll probably have heard me talk about this one before! 😂💚

**Black Cumin Seed Oil — also known as Black Seed Oil (*Nigella sativa*) — is one of those wonderfully unassuming oils that deserves far more attention.**

And now there’s a lovely new research review giving us even more reason to be interested in it. 🔬🌿

A comprehensive review published in the *Journal of Medicinal Food* looked at the research surrounding Black Cumin Seed Oil and one of its key bioactive compounds, **thymoquinone**.

And this little seed oil has quite the scientific CV…

✨ **Anti-inflammatory properties**
✨ **Antioxidant activity**
✨ **Antimicrobial effects**
✨ Potential **analgesic (pain-relieving)** activity
✨ **Immunomodulatory** effects
✨ Research into its potential role in supporting various skin conditions, including **eczema**

One of the fascinating things about Black Cumin Seed Oil is its thymoquinone content. This naturally occurring compound has been the subject of considerable research and appears to contribute to many of the biological effects associated with the oil. 🌿

And this is precisely why I love talking about **carrier oils** in my skincare workshops.

We often focus so much attention on essential oils that we forget the beautiful plant oils we're using to dilute and deliver them can have their own fascinating properties.

💚 **Your carrier oil isn't just “the stuff you dilute your essential oils in.”**

It can be an active and purposeful part of your skincare formulation.

Black Cumin Seed Oil is a brilliant example of this.

That said, a little scientific caution is important too…

This paper is a **review of the existing research**, rather than a single clinical trial proving that Black Cumin Seed Oil treats a particular condition.

The evidence includes laboratory, animal and human research, and the strength of evidence varies depending on the particular use being investigated.

So I’m not suggesting that Black Cumin Seed Oil is a miracle cure for everything!

Rather, I’m saying:

🌿 **This is a fascinating medicinal plant oil with a growing body of research behind it—and one that deserves a place in the conversation about evidence-informed natural skincare.**

And if you've been to one of my skincare workshops and remember me enthusiastically going on about Black Cumin Seed Oil…

😂 **NOW YOU KNOW WHY!**

I promise I don't rave about oils without a reason. 😉

**Research Reference:**

Chatterjee G, Saha AK, Khurshid S, Saha A. *A Comprehensive Review of the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Therapeutic Efficacies of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) Seed Oil and Its Thymoquinone.* J Med Food. 2025;28(4):325–339. doi:10.1089/jmf.2024.k.0149. PMID: 39807848.

🌿✨ Science makes me love my oils even more. ✨🌿

09/08/2026

🌿 Massage Therapy in the Heart of Tavistock 🌿

Relaxed Recovery is now welcoming clients at Tavistock Enterprise Hub, with appointments available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Whether you're dealing with aches and pains, recovering from injury, feeling stiff and tense, or simply need some time to relax, treatments are tailored to you and your individual needs.

💪 Sports Massage & MET
🌿 Holistic Massage
💧 Manual Lymphatic Drainage
💆 Back, Neck & Shoulders
✨ Natural Lift Facial Massage

Fully qualified & insured | FHT Member

📍 Central Tavistock
📞 07957 213283

Please note: The treatment room is upstairs. If you require step-free access, please ask about appointments at my alternative clinic.
💚 Your wellbeing, my priority.

09/08/2026

Eat This When You’re Sick 🤒

09/08/2026

✨🌿 **Bath & Body Oil Alchemy** 🌿✨

Step into a peaceful evening of botanical creativity and discover the beautiful art of crafting your own luxurious bath and body oils with **The Aromatic Apothecary**.

Join us at **Calli Pizza Café, Callington**, on **Tuesday 18th August 2026** at **7:00pm** for a hands-on workshop where nature, wellbeing and creativity come together.

Working with a selection of beautiful plant oils and natural fragrances, you'll learn how to formulate nourishing products that are tailored to your own skin and scent preferences. This isn't about following a recipe—it's about understanding the ingredients, trusting your senses, and creating something uniquely yours.

Throughout the evening we'll explore:
🌿 The wonderful world of carrier oils, their individual properties, and how they can nourish, soften and support healthy skin.
✨ How to formulate balanced, effective oil-based bath and body products with confidence.
💧 The science behind safely dispersing oils in bath products, separating fact from fiction and busting some of the most common myths surrounding bath oils.
🌸 The gentle art of fragrance blending, learning how to combine aromatic notes into a harmonious blend that reflects your own style and intention.

As the evening unfolds you'll be guided in creating:
🛁 A beautifully scented botanical bath oil.
💛 A deeply nourishing body oil.

Both creations will be blended entirely by you, using your own bespoke formula to take home and enjoy.

Whether you're taking your first steps into natural skincare, looking to deepen your understanding of botanical ingredients, or simply craving a peaceful evening surrounded by beautiful aromas and like-minded people, this class offers a welcoming space to learn, create and connect.

📍 **Calli Pizza Café, Callington**
📅 **Tuesday 18th August 2026**
🕖 **7:00pm**
💷 **£25 per person**

Spaces are limited to keep the workshop relaxed and personal, so booking is essential.

Come and spend an evening immersed in fragrant botanicals, gentle learning and the quiet magic of creating something with your own hands. We can't wait to share it with you. ✨🌙

20/07/2026

✨ Exciting news! ✨

I'm delighted to announce that Relaxed Recovery is now welcoming clients at Tavistock Enterprise Hub from 19th July.

Whether you're looking to ease muscle tension, recover from an injury, reduce swelling, improve mobility, or simply enjoy some well-deserved relaxation, I offer professional treatments tailored to your individual needs.

As a fully qualified and insured therapist and proud member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), you can be confident you're in safe, experienced hands.

📍 Convenient central Tavistock location
Please note: The treatment room is accessed via stairs. If you require step-free access or have additional mobility needs, please let me know when booking and I'll be happy to arrange an appointment at my accessible alternative clinic.

📞 07957 213283

I look forward to welcoming both new and returning clients. Take some time for yourself—you deserve it. 🌿💚

13/07/2026

The cabinet in your

12/07/2026

✨ Relaxed Recovery is coming to Tavistock Enterprise Hub! ✨

I'm excited to announce that from 19th July I'll be offering massage treatments from my new clinic at Tavistock Enterprise Hub, right in the heart of Tavistock.

Whether you're looking to relieve pain, recover from injury, reduce swelling, improve mobility, or simply take some time to relax, I provide professional, personalised treatments tailored to your individual needs.

As a fully qualified and insured therapist and proud member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), my aim is to help you move better, feel better, and take time to invest in your wellbeing.

The Enterprise Hub offers a convenient central location. Please note that the treatment room is accessed via stairs. If you require step-free access or have additional mobility needs, please let me know when booking and I'll be happy to arrange an appointment at my accessible alternative clinic.

📞 07957 213283
I look forward to welcoming both new and existing clients from 19th July. Your wellbeing starts here. 🌿

24/06/2026