Soothing Soles Holistic Therapies

09/08/2026

Join us this summer on the 3rd weekend of each month for some craft and cake time in the barn cafe at Big Sky.

Explore our different crafting stations, including rock painting, colouring in and everyone gets a boxed craft kit for either learning to crochet, painting a mug to take home or sew your own koala! There’s something for everyone.

You can take your pick of one of our super cute nature inspired crochet kits, grab a drink and help yourself to our yummy cake selection while you settle into one of our comfy sofas for an afternoon of ‘Me Time’.

Each craft kit contains everything needed to create an awesome little crochet character in the form of a friendly mushroom, corn, avocado, dinosaur or bumblebee.

Need more cake to keep your crafting energy up? No problem - there’ll be a variety of delicious cakes and cookies to keep you busy!
Gluten free and vegan options available on prior arrangement.

Alpaca feeding for an additional £5 per person can be added on the day. The feeding session will take place after crafting at 4pm.

All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Craft kits contain sharp objects and aren’t recommended for children under 12 years old. For smaller kids, there’s still plenty of crafting fun to be had.

Limited spaces available - booking essential -
https://bigskyhideaway.com/crafternoontea

Please arrive no more than 10 minutes early as the barn will not be open.

01/08/2026

✨ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ✨

As summer begins to soften, August invites you to 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲, embrace the present moment and reconnect with what helps you feel calm and balanced. It's a gentle reminder that rest is just as important as movement, and that taking time to restore yourself is never time wasted.

Whether you choose 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆, or a personalised combination of treatments, each session is thoughtfully tailored to help you 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, and 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Let August be your invitation to 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆, and savour the season with a sense of calm and contentment. 🌿☀️✨

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁. 🌿 💫

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Jo x 👣💜

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

22/07/2026

Sciatica is one of those pains that can completely take over.

That sharp, shooting, nervy pain down the leg. The ache in the lower back or hip. The feeling that you can’t quite sit, stand or move comfortably.

While sciatica is often linked to irritation or pressure around the nerves in the lower back, the whole body can respond to that discomfort. Muscles tighten. The nervous system becomes more alert. You may start holding yourself differently without even realising it.

Reflexology doesn’t “fix” the underlying cause of sciatica, but it can offer gentle support by helping the body soften, settle and move out of that tense, guarded state.

For some people, that means feeling calmer, sleeping better, easing overall tension and giving the nervous system a little breathing space while the body works through it.

As always, if sciatic pain is severe, worsening, lasting longer than a few weeks, or comes with numbness, weakness, bladder or bowel changes, please seek medical advice.

Reflexology can be a beautiful support, but it sits alongside proper care, not instead of it. 👣

20/07/2026

Why Do People Feel So Different After Reflexology?

One person leaves feeling deeply relaxed and ready for a nap, while another feels refreshed, energised, or even unexpectedly emotional. So why the different reactions?

Reflexology works with the whole person, not just the feet. By encouraging relaxation and supporting the body’s natural balancing processes, each person’s response reflects their individual physical, emotional, and mental state.

After a treatment, you may experience:
• A deep sense of calm and relaxation
• Feeling sleepy as your body prioritises rest and recovery
• Increased energy and mental clarity
• An emotional release as stress and tension begin to ease
• A greater awareness of your body and its needs

There is no “correct” way to feel after reflexology. Every response is individual, and even the same person may experience something different from one session to the next.

Reflexologists encourage clients to stay hydrated, take things gently if possible, and notice how they feel over the following 24–48 hours.

Understanding these individual responses helps us appreciate reflexology as a holistic therapy that supports each person according to their own needs.

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20/07/2026

Have you ever noticed yourself taking a long, deep breath during reflexology, even though you weren’t consciously trying to?

At the beginning of a session, your breathing may still be quite quick or shallow. As you become comfortable, feel less distracted and realise that nothing is expected of you for the next while, it may begin to soften naturally.

When we are busy, worried or rushing, the body can remain in a more alert state. As we begin to relax, the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system becomes more active. This is the part associated with rest, recovery and settling after stress.

Reflexology gives you a period of stillness, supportive touch and focused attention, away from phones, jobs and everyday demands. For some people, that environment makes it easier to unwind, and a change in breathing may simply be one of the ways that relaxation shows itself. Some studies have recorded changes in heart-rate variability following foot reflexology or foot massage, suggesting possible short-term changes in autonomic activity.

As reflexologists, we often notice the moment a client releases a long breath or lets out a little sigh. We don’t see it as something they need to make happen. It is simply a lovely sign that they may be feeling more comfortable and allowing themselves to settle.

Not everyone’s breathing changes, and there is no “correct” way to respond to a treatment. Some people become very still, some chat for a while, and others take most of the session to properly relax. All of that is completely normal.

You don’t need to concentrate on your breathing or try to switch off. Just get comfortable and let your body find its own pace. 💜

14/07/2026

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10/07/2026

🌿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌿

Living with a chronic condition can be physically and emotionally exhausting. While reflexology is 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, many people find it a valuable complementary therapy that supports their overall wellbeing.

At Soothing Soles Holistic Therapies, reflexology offers a calm, nurturing space where you can take time for yourself. Clients often report benefits such as:

✨ Deep relaxation
✨ Reduced stress and tension
✨ Improved sense of wellbeing
✨ Better quality sleep
✨ Time to reconnect with body and mind

When you're managing a long-term health condition, caring for your wellbeing matters just as much as treating the condition itself. Small moments of relaxation and self-care can make a meaningful difference to how you feel day to day.

If you're living with a chronic illness and would like to explore how reflexology may support your wellbeing alongside your healthcare plan, I'd be happy to chat about whether it's right for you.

💚 Be kind to yourself. Your health journey deserves compassion, support, and moments of peace.

07395 387303
soothingsolesholistictherapies.co.uk

Jo x 👣💜

10/07/2026

I think we all know that feeling of being tired in a way sleep doesn’t quite fix.

When you’ve been holding everything together, answering the messages, doing the jobs, keeping the plates spinning, and telling everyone you’re grand.

Sometimes what you need isn’t another thing to do.

It’s a bit of quiet.

A room where nobody needs anything from you.
A pause you don’t have to earn.
A chance for your body to feel safe enough to soften.

That’s one of the loveliest things about reflexology.

It gives you space to stop carrying everything so tightly, even just for a little while.

And sometimes, that little while is exactly what you needed.