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𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽
Facials, Body treatments & Craniosacral Therapy to calm the nervous system, relieve tension & stress, and support healthy skin. Co. .

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04/06/2026

The Stomach meridian is one of the longest pathways in TCM, travelling from the face down through the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, legs, and feet.

Because of this extensive connection, stress and tension affecting the Stomach system may be reflected throughout the body, not only in digestion, but also in areas such as the jaw, face, neck, abdomen, hips, and legs.

Many people are surprised to learn that emotional stress and digestive imbalances can contribute to patterns of tension, clenching, tightness, and discomfort in seemingly unrelated areas of the body.

The Stomach meridian also has a strong presence in the face, making it particularly relevant in facial therapies where stress may be held in the jaw, facial muscles, and connective tissues.

🌱 Gentle Release Therapy supports the body through calming touch inspired by TCM principles, helping to soften tension patterns, encourage relaxation, and restore a greater sense of balance and flow throughout the body.

03/06/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Stomach is connected to much more than digestion. It is also closely linked with how we process stress, emotions, experiences, and the constant demands of daily life.

When we become overwhelmed, worried, or stuck in cycles of overthinking, it can affect both our digestion and emotional wellbeing. Many people notice stress showing up as digestive discomfort, abdominal tension, mental fatigue, or a feeling of being unable to switch off.

TCM recognises the deep connection between the body and emotions, understanding that how we "digest" life can be just as important as how we digest food.

Gentle Release Therapy supports the body through calming touch inspired by TCM principles, helping to ease tension, settle the nervous system, and restore a greater sense of balance, grounding, and emotional wellbeing.

02/06/2026

In TCM, the Stomach does not work alone.

It works closely with other organ systems to support digestion, energy production, emotional wellbeing, sleep, breathing, and overall vitality.

When stress affects the body, these relationships can become disrupted, contributing to symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, worry, poor sleep, chest tension, digestive discomfort, and emotional overwhelm.

TCM views the body as an interconnected system, where physical and emotional health influence one another.

02/06/2026

The Stomach in TCM is about much more than digestion.

It plays a vital role in receiving nourishment, producing Qi and Blood, and supporting the body's energy, vitality, and overall wellbeing.

When Stomach function is balanced, we tend to feel nourished, energised, clear-headed, and grounded. When it becomes disrupted, it may contribute to digestive discomfort, fatigue, brain fog, poor concentration, and a feeling of being physically or emotionally depleted.

In TCM, the Stomach's energy is naturally meant to move downward. Stress, worry, and overwhelm can sometimes interfere with this process, contributing to symptoms such as reflux, nausea, bloating, or a sense of fullness.

The health of the Stomach affects far more than digestion alone—it influences our energy, resilience, mental clarity, and ability to feel supported and nourished in daily life.

🌱 Gentle Release Therapy supports the Stomach system through calming touch inspired by TCM principles, helping to ease tension, regulate the nervous system, and encourage a greater sense of balance, grounding, and wellbeing.

02/06/2026

The Deep Exhale

A deeply restorative treatment designed to help you slow down, soften, and fully exhale.

This calming full-body experience combines elements of CranioSacral Therapy, Gentle Release Therapy, Vagus Nerve support techniques, and CranioFacial Massage. Using gentle therapeutic touch, acupressure points, cranial holds, facial and scalp massage, and body-led release techniques, the body is encouraged to unwind naturally, releasing tension while restoring balance, calm, and ease.

This is a popular choice for those wishing to experience a blend of therapies in one session, while receiving a truly nurturing and deeply relaxing treatment.

Best for: stress relief, nervous system support, fatigue, or simply taking time to deeply rest and rebalance.

Benefits may include:

● Deep relaxation and nervous system regulation

● Relief from physical tension in the jaw, shoulders, neck, and head

● Reduced stress and mental fatigue

● Improved sleep, clarity, and emotional balance

● Support for overall wellbeing and relaxation

● A greater sense of grounding, calm, and reconnection

90 mins ● €100
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02/06/2026

The Liver meridian in TCM is associated with the smooth flow of energy, emotions, movement, and tension throughout the body.

This pathway travels from the feet upward through the inner legs, pelvis, abdomen, rib cage, chest, and throat, connecting deeply with areas many people commonly hold stress physically and emotionally.

When emotional stress remains unresolved, the body often adapts by creating protective holding patterns.

This may show up as:
• jaw clenching
• shallow breathing
• rib or chest tightness
• hip restriction
• pelvic holding
• tight hamstrings
• throat tension
• nervous system overwhelm

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is often described as Liver Qi stagnation, where emotional and energetic flow becomes restricted.

Gentle Release Therapy works with the body through calm, supportive touch inspired by TCM principles, helping the nervous system soften protective tension patterns and restore a greater sense of ease physically, emotionally, and energetically.

The body and emotions are deeply connected, and often what we carry emotionally is reflected physically within the body.

02/06/2026

In TCM, the Liver is closely connected to emotional flow, tension, adaptability, and self-expression. When emotions become suppressed or stress remains unresolved, the body and mind may begin to feel emotionally and physically “stuck.”

Gentle Release Therapy supports the body through calming touch to help soften tension patterns, regulate the nervous system, and restore a greater sense of emotional and physical ease.

28/05/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver is central to how we move, feel, and function from the flow of Qi and Blood to emotional balance and physical flexibility.

When the Liver system is in harmony, the body feels open, adaptable, and grounded; when it’s constrained, tension often shows up in both mind and body.

This post explores how deeply interconnected emotional health and physical tissue are through a TCM lens.

27/05/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗖𝗠
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver is seen as one of the body’s key regulators of flow, influencing emotions, tension patterns, energy movement, breathing, digestion, and even how we respond to stress.

When the Liver system becomes overwhelmed or stagnant, it can begin affecting other organs throughout the body.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 & 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀
Stress and emotional tension may create chest tightness, shallow breathing, sighing, or the feeling of being unable to fully “breathe freely.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁
The Liver and Heart work closely together in TCM to support emotional balance, circulation, sleep, and calming the mind. When out of balance, this may contribute to restlessness, tension, overwhelm, or difficulty switching off.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 & 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗻
The Liver influences the smooth flow of digestion and nourishment. Stress can commonly affect the gut, appetite, bloating, and energy levels.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 & 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀
Together they support vitality, resilience, nervous system regulation, and long-term energy reserves. Chronic stress may gradually leave the body feeling depleted and exhausted.

The body is deeply interconnected.

Often emotional stress doesn’t only affect the mind — it settles into the breath, muscles, fascia, digestion, and nervous system.

Gentle Release Therapy works with the body through calming touch inspired by TCM principles to support relaxation, release tension patterns, and restore a greater sense of ease.

26/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), stress is something the whole body responds to.
In TCM, the Liver is associated with the smooth flow of Qi, emotional balance, flexibility, and the health of the tendons, ligaments, fascia, and connective tissues.

When life becomes busy, overwhelming, or emotionally heavy, this flow can become restricted.

This is often described as Liver Qi stagnation.

It doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you. It simply reflects how the body adapts under pressure.

You might notice this as:
• tight shoulders or neck
• jaw clenching or facial tension
• shallow breathing
• rib or chest tightness
• irritability or feeling “on edge”
• emotional overwhelm or feeling stuck
• headaches or tension patterns

Over time, the body can begin to hold these patterns automatically, even when the original stress has passed.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲
From a therapeutic perspective, this tension is not random.

It is often the body’s way of:
● protecting itself
● managing emotional load
● staying “in control” under stress

But when the body stays in this state for too long, it can feel like:
● constant tightness
● fatigue that doesn’t fully lift
● difficulty relaxing deeply
● feeling disconnected from ease

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽
Gentle Release Therapy is a gentle touch Body Therapy inspired by principles found in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this treatment we work with the organs, including the Liver, and their connected meridan pathways.

Rather than working through force, we focuses on helping the nervous system recognise safety again.

This allows the body to gradually:
● soften protective holding patterns
● release accumulated tension
● improve breath and physical ease
● support emotional regulation
● restore a sense of flow and balance

Many clients describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more “unwound” after treatment.

You may benefit from this type of work if you:
● feel physically tense even when resting
● carry stress in your jaw, neck, or shoulders
● struggle to fully switch off
● feel emotionally overloaded or “stuck”
● want a gentler approach to stress and regulation

📍Treatments are available in a calm, supportive space designed to help the body unwind at its own pace.

If you’d like, you can message me to ask questions or see if this work would be a good fit for you.

Warmly,
Claire

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