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The Healing Sanctuary, Colchester (2026)

06/09/2026

🌿 Sunday Sanctuary

When did rest become something we felt we had to earn?

I’ll sit down when I’ve finished this.

I’ll read my book when everything else is done.

I’ll go for a walk once I’ve caught up.

I’ll rest when…

But there’s always another thing.

Another message.

Another job.

Another little task waiting for our attention.

And sometimes we turn even the things that are supposed to nourish us into another item on the list.

Meditate.

Journal.

Exercise.

Drink enough water.

Practise gratitude.

Sometimes even self-care starts to feel like work.

So perhaps today’s Sunday Sanctuary can be much simpler.

Do something completely unproductive.

Sit in the garden.

Watch the birds.

Have a cup of tea while it’s still hot.

Read something purely because you enjoy it.

Have an afternoon nap.

Do absolutely nothing for ten minutes.

Not because it’s good for your nervous system.

Not because it will make you more productive tomorrow.

Not because you’re trying to improve yourself.

Just because…
you’re allowed to enjoy being alive.

That is reason enough.

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday and a gentle week ahead.

With love,
Allie 🤍

05/09/2026

💎 A little Saturday crystal appreciation…

I don’t think I’ll ever stop being amazed by how something created entirely by nature can be this beautiful. C

Different colours, patterns, textures, inclusions - and no two pieces ever quite the same.
As you can probably tell from this photo…I may have a slight crystal problem 🙈
One of the things I love most about having my little shop here at The Healing Sanctuary is finding new to add to it - particularly the unusual ones that make me stop and think…
“Ohhh, look at THAT.” 😂

So today there is no deep spiritual message from me today.

I’m simply inviting you to appreciate something beautiful with me.
💎🤍

If you could choose ONE crystal from this photo to take home with you, what would you pick?

Allie x 💜

04/09/2026

✨ 5 things you might not know about me...

I spend a lot of time on here talking about healing, mediumship, intuition and all things spiritual...
So I thought we'd do something completely different today. 😂

Here are five slightly random things you might not know about the person behind The Healing Sanctuary...

🐉 1. I am completely obsessed with dragons.
And I mean obsessed. 😂 They feature heavily in my own spiritual and shamanic practice — and you'll find quite a few of them dotted around The Healing Sanctuary too.

2. I LOVE pink.
Not just a little bit. My home is full of it. 😂 If something comes in pink, there's a very good chance that's the version I'm choosing.

🍦 3. My two weaknesses are ice cream and Yorkshire Biscuit Brew tea.
Ice cream is acceptable at any time of year as far as I'm concerned, and Yorkshire Biscuit Brew has become something of an obsession. 😂 If you ever see me without a cup of tea nearby, something has probably gone terribly wrong.

🌿 4. I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Give me trees, birds, butterflies, animals, a stream and somewhere to wander and I'm very content. I'm also absolutely the person who will stop mid-sentence because I've spotted something outside. 😂

💎 5. I get ridiculously excited about crystals.
I love unusual pieces, finding out what they are and discovering something I've never seen before. Owning a little crystal shop when you're already crystal-obsessed is perhaps not the wisest business decision I've ever made... 😂

So there you go.

Dragons. Pink. Ice cream. Wildlife. Crystals.

That pretty much sums me up. 😂🤍
Now it's your turn...

Tell me one completely random thing about YOU that I wouldn't know.

The more random the better! 👀
Allie x

03/09/2026

“But what do you actually DO on a psychic development course?” 👀

Quite a lot, as it turns out. 😂

My Foundations of Psychic Development course is a five-week introduction to understanding and developing your natural intuitive abilities.

We’ll explore energy, grounding and protection, the intuitive senses, psychometry, colour, chakras, spirit guides, oracle cards and lots of practical exercises.

But I don’t want you simply sitting listening to me talk about intuition.

You’ll practise it.

You’ll experiment.

You’ll work with other people.

You’ll notice what happens when you trust your first impression.

You’ll sometimes be surprised.

You’ll sometimes be completely wrong. 😂

And gradually you’ll begin discovering how your own intuition communicates with you.

No previous experience is necessary.

My next beginner groups are:
☀️ Friday 18th September | 10am–12.30pm
🌙 Tuesday 22nd September | 7pm–9.30pm

Five weekly sessions.
✨ £155 when paid in full
✨ or £35 per session when paid weekly

If you’d like the full course information, DM me FOUNDATIONS and I’ll send everything over. 🤍

Allie x

01/09/2026

Sometimes we need space for the body to soften.

Sometimes we need clarity for the mind.

And sometimes we need a little of both.

My Reiki & Intuitive Guidance session brings together two parts of my work that naturally complement each other.

We begin with time to talk about what’s happening in your life and what you’d most like support with.

The session then unfolds around you, combining Reiki healing with intuitive insight and guidance.

There is no set script.

Some sessions feel deeply restorative.

Some bring emotion.

Some bring clarity.

And sometimes what somebody needs most is simply 90 minutes in which they don’t have to hold everything together.

You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you need.

We begin wherever you are.

🤍 Reiki & Intuitive Guidance
90 minutes | £120

If you’ve been feeling drawn towards some support but haven’t quite known which type of session to choose, you’re very welcome to message me and have a chat.

Allie x

31/08/2026

✨ Want to try a tiny intuition experiment?

This one takes less than a minute.

Tomorrow morning, before you look at your messages, social media or diary, pause.

Close your eyes.

Take a breath.

And ask:
“What kind of day does today feel like?”

Then notice the very first thing that arrives.

Don’t search for something impressive.

It might simply be a colour.

A word.

An image.

A feeling in your body.

Or a quiet sense of knowing.

Write it down — and then forget about it.

At the end of the day, come back and see whether anything connected with that first impression.

And if it didn’t?

That’s absolutely fine too. 😂

The purpose isn’t to be “right”.

It’s to practise noticing information before your thinking mind becomes involved.

Try it for a week and you might start recognising patterns in the way your intuition communicates with you.

And if you do try it, I’d genuinely love to know what you notice. ✨

Allie 🤍

30/08/2026

🌿 Sunday Sanctuary
You are allowed to change your mind.

About what you want.

About what you need.

About where you're going.

About the version of yourself you thought you were supposed to become.

Sometimes we hold ourselves to decisions made by an earlier version of us.

"But I said I was going to..."

"I've always done it this way..."

"People expect me to..."

And perhaps we forget that we're allowed to grow.

What felt right a year ago may not feel right now.

What once brought joy may have run its course.

And something you never imagined wanting may suddenly feel important.

Changing your mind doesn't always mean you got it wrong before.

Sometimes it simply means you've learned something new about yourself.

So, in today's little Sunday Sanctuary, perhaps ask yourself:

Is there anything I'm continuing simply because I think I should?

You don't need to do anything with the answer.

Just notice it.

Sometimes awareness is enough for today.

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday and a gentle week ahead.

With love,
Allie 🤍

29/08/2026

One of my favourite moments in psychic development isn't when somebody gets an exercise "right".

It's the look on their face when they realise...

"I actually did that." ✨

I've watched students arrive nervous, questioning everything they receive and apologising before they've even given an answer.

And then, little by little, something changes.

They stop looking at me for confirmation.

They begin trusting the first impression.

They become braver about speaking up.

And most importantly, they start trusting themselves.

That's the part of teaching I love most.

My next Foundations of Psychic Development groups begin in September, and I'm so looking forward to watching another group begin that journey.

🌙 Tuesday 22nd September | 7pm–9.30pm
☀️ Friday 18th September | 10am–12.30pm

If you'd like the course information, just send me FOUNDATIONS and I'll pop it over. 🤍

Allie x

28/08/2026

🌕 Blood Moon Full Moon & Partial Lunar Eclipse

There's something particularly beautiful about today's Full Moon.

In the early hours of this morning, the Moon moved through Earth's shadow in a deep partial lunar eclipse - with much of its surface potentially taking on those beautiful reddish and copper tones that give rise to the name Blood Moon.

And, spiritually, eclipses have long been associated with change, revelation and turning points.

For me, Full Moons are less about calling things in and more about noticing what has been illuminated.

✨ What can I see now that perhaps I couldn't see before?
✨ What am I still carrying simply because I've carried it for so long?
✨ What have I outgrown?
✨ And what might I need to release to create space for something new?

Sometimes letting go is a conscious decision.

But sometimes it's much quieter than that.

It's simply the moment when you realise...
"This doesn't belong in the next chapter with me."

So perhaps spend a few moments today reflecting.

You don't need an elaborate ritual.

✨ Light a candle.
✨ Sit somewhere quiet.
✨ Take a few grounding breaths.
And ask yourself:
What am I ready to stop carrying?

Then listen to whatever comes.

You don't have to act on it today.

Sometimes recognising something is the beginning of releasing it.
🌕🤍

I'd love to know — what are you making space for under this Full Moon?

With love,
Allie x

27/08/2026

"But what if I'm not psychic?"

Then you're exactly the kind of person my Foundations course was created for. 🤍

You don't need to arrive seeing spirit, reading cards or knowing the difference between clairvoyance and clairsentience.

You don't even need to be completely convinced that you're intuitive.

You just need to be curious.

Over five weeks, we'll explore energy, grounding and protection, the intuitive senses, psychometry, colour and chakras, spirit guides, oracle cards and lots of practical exercises.

And yes...

Sometimes you'll get things right.

Sometimes you'll get things completely wrong. 😂

Both are part of learning.

Because this isn't about performing or proving anything.

It's about having a safe, supportive space to explore your abilities and gradually discover how your intuition communicates with you.

My next Foundations of Psychic Development groups begin:
🌙 Tuesday 8th September | 7pm–9.30pm
☀️ Friday 18th September | 10am–12.30pm
Five weekly sessions.
✨ £155 when paid in full
✨ or £35 per session when paid weekly

If you've been watching from the sidelines thinking "I'd love to do that, but..."

Maybe it's time to explore what comes after the but. ✨

DM me FOUNDATIONS and I'll send you all the details.

Allie 🤍

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