Health & Relax

10/08/2026

✨ What happens to your body during and after a massage? ✨

You may have heard people say that massage “flushes out toxins” from the body. While massage doesn’t literally remove toxins, it can support your body’s natural circulation and fluid movement.

During massage, gentle to deeper pressure and movement of the tissues can:
💆‍♀️ Encourage blood circulation
💧 Support lymphatic fluid movement
🫶 Help reduce muscle tension and feelings of heaviness
🌿 Promote relaxation and a sense of wellbeing
✨ Leave your body feeling lighter, looser and refreshed

It’s also completely normal to feel very relaxed, sleepy or a little thirsty after a massage. Some people may feel mild muscle tenderness, particularly after a deeper treatment.

💧 After your massage: take some time to relax, drink normally according to your thirst, and give your body a chance to enjoy the benefits of the treatment.

Your body already has its own amazing detoxification systems — massage is there to support relaxation, circulation and healthy movement, not to replace them. 🤍

30/07/2026

🌿 Why choose Manual Lymphatic Drainage?

Looking for something more personalised than a pressure suit?

Compression/pressure suits can provide a feeling of pressure and compression, but Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a hands-on treatment tailored to you.

With MLD, I use gentle, rhythmic and carefully directed movements rather than strong pressure. The treatment is adapted to your individual needs and focuses on supporting the natural movement of lymphatic fluid.

✨ Why you might prefer MLD:

🌿 Personalised treatment – every body is different, so your treatment is adapted to you.

🤲 Gentle hands-on technique – MLD uses light, rhythmic movements rather than deep or forceful pressure.

💚 Focused attention – I can work specifically on areas where you feel puffiness, heaviness or swelling, rather than applying the same compression pattern everywhere.

😌 Relaxing experience – MLD is gentle and calming, making it a treatment you can genuinely relax into.

✨ A treatment, not just compression – your session is performed by a qualified physiotherapist and massage therapist, with your individual needs considered throughout.

Sometimes, less pressure can be more. 🌿

If you’re curious about MLD and wondering whether it would be suitable for you, send me a message and we can discuss your needs before booking.

Health & Relax | Portadown
Gentle care. Personalised treatment. Professional hands.

MLD isn’t suitable for everyone. If you have a medical condition, recent surgery, unexplained swelling or an active infection, please discuss suitability with an appropriate healthcare professional before treatment.

30/07/2026

23/07/2026

A little act of kindness can brighten an entire day. 💙

This morning wee letter was delivered to me, hiding this beautiful handmade and personalised keyring. There was no note, just a business card, so I’m not 100% sure who sent it, but I have a feeling I know who it may have been ☺️

To the lovely person who made my morning so special – thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was such a thoughtful surprise, and I’ll treasure it. 💙

Supporting talented young people who create beautiful handmade items is something I truly admire. Wishing you every success with your wonderful creations. ✨

05/07/2026

✨ A little refresh at Health & Relax! ✨

I’m so excited to finally share my newly refreshed treatment room! 😊

Over the past few weeks, we’ve given the space a little makeover to make it even more relaxing, warm and welcoming, creating the perfect environment for you to unwind, switch off and enjoy your treatment.

A huge thank you to my amazing husband for all the hard work, patience and love he put into bringing my vision to life. ❤️ I couldn’t have done it without him, and I’m so grateful for everything he has done ❤️

To all my wonderful clients, thank you for your continued support. Your encouragement means so much, and I can’t wait to welcome you into the refreshed treatment room. 💚

Whether you’re coming for a sports massage, deep tissue massage or simply some well-deserved relaxation, I hope you’ll love the new space as much as I do.

What do you think of the new look? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 😊

📍 Health & Relax
💆‍♀️ Relax • Restore • Recharge

10/03/2026

Cancellation Policy

To respect my time and other clients waiting for appointments, I kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session.

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a 20% cancellation fee. Missed appointments (no-shows) will be charged the full treatment fee.

Following a late cancellation or missed appointment, a deposit will be required to secure future bookings.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I truly appreciate your respect for my time and for other clients. ✨

09/03/2026

Hi everyone,

Just a quick message to say that I’m back at work after taking some personal time off.

Thank you to everyone for your understanding and lovely messages while I was away. I’m excited to be back and look forward to seeing you all soon.

If you’d like to book an appointment, just send me a message. 😊
Beata ❤️

25/11/2025

Dear wonderful clients,

I wanted to let you know that I will be taking some time off over the next few months due to health reasons. I truly appreciate your understanding and support while I focus on recovery.
I hope to be back and welcoming you again around February next year 💚

I also want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas 🎄and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being such amazing clients — I’m grateful for every one of you❤️🥰

Although I won’t be working during this period, gift vouchers are still available to purchase, and they’ll be valid for when I return. If you’d like to order one, just send me a message 🎁 💝

Thank you again for your kindness and patience.
Warm wishes,
Beata

23/12/2024

Still scrambling for the last minute gift? There is still time to buy a voucher to treat your loved ones with an amazing massage 🎄 🎁 💆‍♀️

https://giftcard.sumup.io/order/GEP2NSZ/health-relax

23/09/2024

Lymphatic drainage gently targets the lymphatic system just under your skin. While touted as a way to flush toxins, it's mainly used to help with swelling from extra lymph fluid in your tissues. It's a gentle form of massage that focuses on the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Your lymph system includes organs, vessels, and tissues that move or drain a water-like fluid called lymph from other parts of your body into your bloodstream.

Massage is a way to help move the lymph fluid and make the swelling it causes go away. If you're otherwise healthy, lymphatic drainage massage may feel relaxing. But it isn't likely to improve your health a lot.