Kelly Augustin Holistic Therapies

19/08/2026

When someone's in chronic stress, their sympathetic nervous system diverts blood and energy away from the gut and other organs in preparation for survival and running away from the threat (except there is no threat for most of us, it's just a nervous system that's stuck)
Massage interrupts the survival loop by lowering cortisol, elevating neurotransmitters and decreasing autonomic guarding, whereby people are unconsciously guarding and bracing in their body. Physical touch signals safety to the individual and signals to the brain there's no danger and it's safe to let go.
When it comes to the gut, it is highly sensitive to touch and mental states and massage can really help support a healthy gut via vagus nerve activation, improving blood flow to the gut and intentional abdominal massage stimulates the peristalsis.

In a chronically dysregulated world, choose some peace by getting a beautiful, intentional massage and notice the difference in how you feel.
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17/08/2026

Cooking for a fussy family can be exhausting at times, so I make every effort to make meal times a creative process, because how we eat matters and how we prepare our food matters.
Tonight the kids have loved making these from scratch. The joy in the kitchen as we prepared food together makes me happy 😊
I'm teaching my kids a healthy relationship with food. Not aiming for perfection because that doesn't exist. But quality matters. And How we eat matters, So I love having a pretty set table and calm music to help us all enjoy meal times. Creating a space of calm helps my mental kids calm down 🫠
It's also a beautiful time to connect as a family.

13/08/2026

Yesterday was a beautiful, unusual Wednesday. The world first Ripple Effect Global Movement took place at the stunning Grendon lakes in Northamptonshire. The people were beautiful, the landscape perfect for the event and some wonderful connections made with like minded souls.
I'm already thinking about the next one...💕

09/08/2026

What a pleasure it is to love my work and be happy to be back after a wonderful holiday with my family 💕
Slightly struggling with the time difference but an easy half day to wean me back into routine.

My first client reported doing so much better following her initial treatment a few weeks ago and having done a food sensitivity test and eliminating the foods that she was reacting to. She reported 'lightbulb' moments with understanding her symptoms and seeing the positive results puts people back on a positive spiral. We're here to serve others and I love supporting people with their health and wellbeing.
If you're interested in colon hydrotherapy or food sensitivity testing, reach out and let's chat.
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09/08/2026

I LOVE this time of year for making elderberry syrup and despite the drought we're in, I've gathered an abundance this year.
Benefits of elderberry syrup;
*Good for cold and flu season, take as soon as you feel onset of symptoms and it will very likely lessen symptoms as it's rich with antioxidants & rich in vitamin C

I make it into a salad dressing with ACV which is a super gut friendly, delicious addition!
ACV provides prebiotics which are excellent for improving digestion, nutrient absorption and immune function.

04/08/2026

St Lucia has been an incredible holiday. Today was a particularly magic day as the kids saw dolphins for the first time!
Memories bottled for a lifetime and I'm one happy momma today 💓

24/07/2026

...and the first day of our special holiday!
I'm now out of office for two whole weeks!!!
Our first long break in a long time and I'm planning on enjoying every moment with my gorgeous little family (and extended one!)
Back to my husband's roots and much to explore and celebrate him turning 40.

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15/07/2026

Massage is my favourite thing in the world to receive-when it's done well!
I always take my time to connect with the client's energy and help down regulate their SNS with slow, rhythmic touch.
Hands are such a powerful place to massage with multiple benefits. I've experienced too many therapists who skim over the hands too quickly, yet we use them so much they deserve time and attention.
If you're feeling a nudge after watching this, get in touch and I'd love to help you decompress.
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10/07/2026

I had a conversation with a new client this morning about how she takes her collagen. What we must all remember with supplementing is we need to a) only take what our individual bodies need and b) ensure we take it in the right way to maximise absorption.
Collagen synthesis relies on Vic c in the body. Most of us aren't getting adequate amounts from our daily diet due to the lack of vitamins and minerals in our whole foods, or lack of intake generally of fresh fruits and veg.
When I take my collagen, I always now take it with some vit c because I also have hEDS and IBD so absorption issues are prevalent for me and others like me. But this is good advice for anyone supplementing with collagen; if it's not got Vit c in it, add some with it so you maximise it's benefits. I honestly think so many people waste so much on supplements they either don't need or take incorrectly. I wish supplement companies did better at explaining this to the consumers.

09/07/2026