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A Positive Touch, Dundee (2026)

22/06/2026

Have you ever noticed how many women seem to “find their voice” during menopause?

From an energetic perspective, this may not be a coincidence.

Many healing traditions see a deep connection between the womb and the throat. The womb is often associated with creation, intuition, emotions, and feminine wisdom, while the throat is linked to communication, self-expression, and speaking our truth.

Both are considered creative centres.

Throughout life, many women spend years caring for others, putting their own needs last, swallowing emotions, or staying silent to keep the peace. Then menopause arrives and something begins to shift.

Suddenly, boundaries become clearer.

The need to please everyone fades.

The voice becomes stronger.

Many women describe feeling more authentic, more confident, and more willing to speak their truth than ever before.

In energetics, it is said that “the womb speaks through the throat, and the throat speaks for the womb.”

From a reflexology perspective … In my work, I often observe that when women are deeply relaxed during reflexology, emotions, memories, and unspoken feelings can naturally rise to the surface.

Sometimes what needs healing is not simply physical.

Sometimes it is the opportunity to be heard.

To speak.

To release.

To express.

Whether you view the throat-womb connection through an energetic, emotional, psychological, or spiritual lens, it offers a beautiful reminder that our bodies, emotions, and life experiences are deeply interconnected.

Perhaps menopause is not about losing something.

Perhaps it is about uncovering the wisdom, strength, and voice that have always been there waiting to emerge.

And perhaps that is one of the greatest gifts of this stage of life.

Perhaps menopause is not simply the end of a reproductive chapter.

Perhaps it is the beginning of a new chapter …one where a woman’s wisdom, experience, and truth finally find their voice.

Big love ❤️

21/06/2026

🌿 Reiki, Nature & Creating Space 🌿

Nature reminds us that energy is always moving.

The tree doesn’t force itself to grow.
The vine doesn’t struggle to climb.
The leaves don’t strive to unfold.

They simply respond to the conditions around them and make use of the resources available.

Reiki teaches us something similar.

The life force energy that supports us is not something we have to chase or create. It already exists within us and all around us, it’s in the earth beneath our feet, the air we breathe, the warmth of the sun, and the quiet moments when we allow ourselves to simply be.

Nature teaches us time after time that growth isn’t about forcing anything.

The vine doesn’t compete with the tree.
The tree doesn’t rush the seasons.

Both thrive because they remain connected to their source.

Perhaps that’s our invitation.

To stay rooted.
To remain open.
To let go of what is weighing us down.
And to trust that when we create space, new energy, new perspectives, and new possibilities can find their way in.

This is one of the things I love most about Reiki.

Reiki creates space.

Space to pause.
Space to breathe.
Space to release what feels heavy, stagnant, or out of balance.

In that space, our minds can become clearer, our bodies can relax, and we can reconnect with ourselves in a deeper way.

Just as nature is constantly renewing itself, we too have the ability to shift, to rebalance, and grow.

Sometimes we don’t need to push harder or do more.

Sometimes we simply need to create enough space for the energy that is already available to flow where it is needed most.

🌿✨ Like the vine and the tree, we are supported by a source far greater than ourselves. When we create space, healing has room to grow✨🌿

12/06/2026

“What exactly are you studying?”

I get asked this quite often, so I thought I’d share a little about my studies in Naturopathy and Nutrition.

Many people assume naturopathy is simply about supplements or herbal remedies, but it is actually a detailed study of how the body functions and maintains balance … from a cellular level through to whole-body systems … alongside nutrition, lifestyle, and natural approaches to wellbeing.

My studies include:

🧬 Biology – understanding how the body is built, from individual cells through to tissues, organs, and body systems. It explores how the body grows, repairs, protects itself, and maintains balance.

❤️ Physiology – understanding how the body’s systems function and communicate with one another. This includes the nervous, hormonal, integumentary, digestive, immune, reproductive, cardiovascular, and lymphatic systems, and how they constantly interact to maintain health.

🥗 Nutrition – understanding how food and nutrients influence health at a cellular level. Every cell in the body relies on nutrients for energy, repair, and communication. However, it’s not only about what we eat … the body must also be able to digest, absorb, transport, and deliver those nutrients to the cells, so they can actually be used.

Just as importantly, the body must also be able to process and eliminate what it no longer needs. This involves key elimination pathways such as the digestive system, liver, kidneys, skin, lungs, and lymphatic system. When these systems are functioning well, the body is better able to maintain balance and internal regulation.

🌿 Naturopathy brings all of this together. It looks at how nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, environment, relationships, and natural therapeutic approaches influence health. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, it encourages a whole-person view, considering the many interconnected factors that may influence wellbeing.

It also places importance on supporting the body earlier in the process … working with the aim of maintaining balance, resilience, and long-term health through nutrition, lifestyle, and foundational physiological support.

🧠 Mind–body health is another important part of my studies. We don’t only take in nutrients from food … we also take in emotional and environmental experiences. The nervous system continuously processes this information, influencing hormonal and physiological responses throughout the body.

Just as the body must be able to process and eliminate physical inputs, it must also be able to process emotional experiences and return to a regulated state. When supported, we are better able to experience emotions, process them, let them go, and return to balance, rather than remaining in prolonged states of stress activation.

Alongside this, I also study areas such as:

🌱 Herbal Medicine
💧 Hydrotherapy
😴 Lifestyle Medicine
🔍 Root Cause Assessment

One of the reasons I find this field so fascinating is because it builds upon my background in nursing.

Nursing gave me strong foundations in anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, evidence-based practice, and patient care. It taught me how to recognise illness, understand disease processes, and support people safely through their healthcare journeys.

My naturopathy and nutrition studies are expanding that knowledge further by exploring the factors that help create and sustain health. They encourage me to look not only at what is happening in the body, but also at the many influences that may contribute to health, wellbeing, resilience, and recovery.

What I find most fascinating is how interconnected the body truly is. Every cell, tissue, organ, and system is constantly communicating and adapting. The more I learn, the more I appreciate that health is not one isolated factor … it is the dynamic interaction of many systems working together to maintain balance.

💚 And that is what makes this journey of learning so very exciting

So, now you know

Big love ❤️

10/06/2026

Oxeye Daisy🌼

I just love this flower, and yes! I do know it’s a wild flower … I let of a huge wild flower bomb last year in a little patch of my garden to attract the bees.

So far I’m very impressed, as the flowers that have appeared are so cheery … and useful as it turns out!

Most of us know the Oxeye Daisy for brightening up meadows and roadside verges, but it also has a fascinating history in traditional herbal medicine.

Its name is thought to refer to the flower’s resemblance to an ox’s eye, although it also became associated with eye health. Historical herbal texts describe the flowers being used in preparations for sore, tired, or inflamed eyes. While it’s not as renowned as Eyebright for eye conditions, it nevertheless held a place in the herbalist’s toolkit.

Traditionally, Oxeye Daisy was also used for:
🌿 Supporting respiratory health during coughs and colds
🌿 Easing mild digestive complaints
🌿 Encouraging gentle fluid elimination
🌿 Soothing minor wounds, bruises, and skin irritations

Beyond its medicinal history, Oxeye Daisy is a super important plant for pollinators and a symbol of resilience, thriving in grasslands and meadows across Europe.

✨ A reminder that even the most familiar wildflowers often carry centuries of healing traditions and plant wisdom within their petals.

As always, historical herbal uses are part of our traditional plant heritage and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
Please also see a qualified herbalist before using as with any treatment contraindications may apply 💛

$I love nature, and it’s alchemy! This little jar was simply a jar of tiny bright yellow St John’s wort flowers and fract...$

09/06/2026

I love nature, and it’s alchemy!
This little jar was simply a jar of tiny bright yellow St John’s wort flowers and fractionated coconut oil, until a quiet but spectacular kind of alchemy occurred.

Harvested at its peak, the bright yellow flowers are slowly infused in oil, under sunlight. Over time, the oil shifts into that distinctive deep ruby red tone, a sign of the plant’s constituents being drawn out and carried into a form the body can readily work with.

This particular infusion has been gently sieved and is ready for its next stage … becoming a balm. Turning it from liquid to solid, it will be combined with local bees wax to create something for daily use, while still holding all of that plant-based intelligence within it.

Traditionally, St John’s Wort oil is used externally to support:

🌿nerve-related discomfort and sensitivity
🌿muscular tension and everyday aches
🌿areas of inflammation or irritation
🌿skin that feels overworked or unsettled

There is something important in this kind of preparation. Nothing is rushed, nothing is forced. It’s just time, light, and steady extraction. The kind of process that works with nature, not against it.

✨A gentle reminder: this is for external use only, and it can increase sensitivity to sunlight in some individuals, so mindful use around sun exposure is important.

Simple ingredients. Proper process. Real respect for what the natural world offers.

Big love ❤️

06/06/2026

With it being a wet rainy day I decided to crack on with the studying

Now, I am very aware of chemicals in our every day life. As many of you know that visit me for fertility, or other women’s health reasons.

Even I have had my eyes opened today … they keep going on about fertility rates dropping, early menopause, increase in PMOS, developmental issues in neonates & children, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, metabolic diseases, cancers and so much more all increasing.

They fail to tell you about the chemical soup you are living in and how it’s being allowed.

Yes they might ( if you are lucky) have already researched the chemical, that you are applying to your skin several times a day or washing your clothes in, and they may have even put a limited daily exposure on it, to “ get away” with it being “safe.” But what they don’t tell you is that safety barrier they have created does not take in cumulative use of you using it daily for months and layering it with other products.

Then there’s the multiple chemicals in use that have no testing, and you can be using those in the same way without even knowing.

We layer these on our skin and our hair, they sit on our skin in our clothing, they come up against mucous membranes, we breathe them in, we ingest them, they go straight to our bloodstream and lymphatic system and course around our body creating a silent mayhem - disrupting hormones, signalling systems, enzyme action, whole body systems and more ….

They know it happens, they know the consequences… yet it continues.

Please advocate for yourself and your family.
And please remember just because something states it has nice botanical ingredients ( it may well have) it could still contain harmful chemical ingredients - please read your labels and be mindful of what you put on and against your skin, what you clean your home with, as well as what you eat and drink

We really are living in a chemical soup

04/06/2026

🦋 The Butterfly Doesn’t Become a Butterfly Overnight 🦋

Sometimes, in midlife, there comes a moment of awakening.

A moment when you realise you’ve spent years caring for everyone else.

Being the good daughter.
The supportive partner.
The devoted mother.
The dependable friend.
The one who always copes.
The one who always gives.

And somewhere along the way, you lost sight of yourself.

Not all at once.
Slowly.
Quietly.
Almost without noticing.

Until one day, you wake up and realise you’re no longer sure what you need, what you want, or even who you are beneath all the roles you’ve been carrying.

If this is where you find yourself, know this:

You are not lost.

You are remembering.

Like the butterfly, there comes a time when staying in the cocoon becomes more uncomfortable than emerging.

The cocoon can feel safe.

Inside it, you don’t have to be seen.

You don’t have to risk disappointing anyone.
You don’t have to speak your truth.
You don’t have to ask for what you need.
You don’t have to take up space.

For many women, the cocoon isn’t made of silk.

It’s made of years of people-pleasing.
Of staying small.
Of putting everyone else’s needs before your own.
Of believing that being needed was the same as being valued.

You learn to fly under the radar.

You become so good at caring for everyone else that nobody notices you’re disappearing.

Perhaps you don’t notice either.

Until one day, something stirs.

A quiet voice that says:

“There must be more than this.”

Not more to do.
Not more to achieve.

More of you.

The woman beneath the responsibilities.
The dreams beneath the expectations.
The voice beneath the silence.

Perhaps this season of life isn’t about becoming someone new.

Perhaps it’s about returning to the woman you were always meant to be.

Emerging isn’t about becoming someone else.

It’s about having the courage to be seen.

To stop hiding your gifts.
To stop shrinking your needs.
To stop believing that your worth is measured by what you do for others.

The butterfly doesn’t emerge because she’s ready.

She emerges because she can no longer remain inside the cocoon.

So today, take a moment for yourself.

Place a hand on your heart.

Close your eyes.

Breathe.

Tune into your own wisdom, your own intuition, the quiet voice that has been patiently waiting beneath the noise of everyday life.

And ask yourself:

✨ What part of me has been patiently waiting to be heard?

Sit with whatever arises.

No judgement.
No fixing.
No rushing.

Just listen.

Your soul has always known the way.

🦋 Midlife is not an ending.

It is a homecoming.

It is a remembering.

It is the season in which the butterfly finally unfolds her wings.

Big love ❤️

03/06/2026

Many women choose Reiki to help them relax, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves during times of change.

Whether you are seeking relaxation, emotional support, energetic alignment, or simply an hour to nurture yourself, Reiki offers a gentle opportunity to slow down, tune in, and create space for renewal.

Healing does not always mean fixing something that is broken. Sometimes it is simply about giving yourself permission to rest, receive, and return to your natural state of being.

01/06/2026

✨ 1st June – Halfway Through the Year ✨

I don’t know how we’re here already… but somehow, it’s June.

Halfway through the year.

Since COVID, a lot of people say time doesn’t feel the same anymore. Life feels full, fast, and a bit blurred around the edges at times.

One thing Reiki always brings me back to is this ..
you don’t find yourself in the noise. You find yourself in the pause.

When we slow down for even a moment, we start to hear what’s actually going on underneath everything else.

And I really believe this… your soul wants to guide you.
Not loudly. Not forcefully.
More like a quiet knowing, you can easily miss if you’re in too much of a hurry.

So today, just take a moment for you.

Sit somewhere quiet if you can.
Place one hand on your heart.
And just breathe for a few moments.

Ask yourself:
🌿 How are you, really?
🌿 What’s been sitting heavy for you?
🌿 What do you need more of right now?

Stay with it for a moment. Don’t rush past the answers. Let your intuition come forward …gently, honestly, and without pressure.

Then ask yourself softly:

✨ What feels like the right next step for me?

No need to fix everything. No need to have it all figured out. Just listen.

✨Sending Reiki to whoever needs a bit of calm, grounding, and space to feel more like
themselves today.

Big love ❤️

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