The Selfcare Studio

04/05/2026

My first matric workshop in April was so enlightening. It ended up being small, but that meant I got to spend time with the teens in this group and really learn about their stressors.

Eye opening!

So I have adapted this workshop.

Same content. Smaller group. Webinar for the parents.

The outcomes and feedback of this workshop had me teary-eyed. I'm so proud of the way these kids listened and implemented the tools, and they have already seen improvements in their marks and day to day stress management.

I'm hosting 2 this month. Please share and tag a parent of a teen in matric. It can be so difficult, let's give them the tools 🧠

16/04/2026

Last night I had the opportunity to showcase some of the work I do at the AGM. Ecery year they give tenants the opportunity to set up an exhibition space and I thought I'd have some fun with it.

I set up a selection of fidget and sensory tools for people to try including squishies and weighted blankets.

I also set up a 3 minute nervous system regulation seat and asked people to score their stress levels before and after. The scores were really interesting and showed the impact of slowing down for just 3 minutes.

But the highlight at the tablet - a simple shapes puzzle that had many stumped! People tried, needed to manage their frustration and move on until someone got it! Well done 👏🏾

It's been very interesting having my practice in this building. I've been a tenant now for almost 2 years and I've watched this building change, staff come and go but at the heart of it all is COMMUNITY.

And I'm really grateful to be part of this community 💚

03/04/2026

It may be school holidays, but it's a short break from the pressure. Matric can feel like a lot.

The pressure.
The expectations.
Trying to keep up… while feeling overwhelmed.

Most students are told to “just keep going” —
but no one actually teaches them how to manage the stress.

This workshop is different.

Students will:
✔ Learn how stress actually works
✔ Practice tools to stay calm in high-pressure moments
✔ Improve focus and manage overwhelm
✔ Create their own Matric Calm Toolkit
✔ Build a simple plan they can use at school, while studying and during exams

This is practical, hands-on and designed for real life — not just theory.

📅 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm
📍 CHS Life Centre, Raapkraal Road, Kirstenhof

👥 Limited to 12 students
💰 R550 per student

Book via WhatsApp - 061 583 8614

23/03/2026

Sleep has been feeling a lot lately… restless, anxious, hard to switch off?

One of the tools I often recommend (and actually use myself) is a weighted blanket.

It works by applying gentle, even pressure to the body — similar to a deep pressure or grounding effect — which can help:
• calm the nervous system
• reduce anxiety and overwhelm
• improve sleep quality
• support that “safe, held” feeling your body sometimes needs

I’ve been trying out mine from and it’s become part of my wind-down routine on those high-stress days.

If you’re curious to try it, you can use my code AIMEE5 for 5% off.

This isn’t a magic fix — but it is a simple, supportive tool that can make a real difference when your system feels dysregulated.

Let me know if you’ve tried one before 👇

04/03/2026

Struggling to start your thesis or research work?

Many postgraduate students with ADHD know exactly what they need to do… but getting started or staying focused can feel impossible.

I’m starting small-group ADHD Body Doubling Sessions to help with exactly this.

Body doubling is a simple but powerful strategy where people work quietly alongside each other while doing their own tasks. The shared environment makes it much easier to start and sustain focus.

Each 2-hour session includes:
• Nervous system regulation to settle your brain
• Clear intention setting
• Structured focus sprints
• Regulation stations if you need to reset
• Gentle accountability and support

This is not a study group.
It’s a structured, ADHD-informed working environment. It's a safe space where you can use all your tools. So bring along the fidgets and the noise canceling headphones. You'll be able to try some of the tools I have, too, like weighted blankets and magnesium oil spray.

📍 Aimee Isaacs OT, CHS Life Centre, Kirstenhof
🕛 Mondays | 12pm – 2pm
👥 Max 6 participants

💰 R320 per session
💰 R1,100 for 4 weeks

If you’re a postgraduate student with ADHD and want a calm, structured space to actually move your work forward, send me a message or comment FOCUS and I’ll send you the booking link.

PS. DON'T FORGET YOUR CHARGER

27/02/2026

of work this week 🙌🏾

I love that I get to do such varied work.

1. Vision Board Workshop
2. Workshop with learners with intellectual disabilities. We did a session on understanding big feelings, how to regulate, what their skills are and what type of work they'd like to do when they leave school
3. Learners choosing jobs they feel they'd be good at
4. Webinar on Neuroplasticity and Growth mindset for
5. Programme coordination for I also ran group sessions on stress management and nervous system regulation with this group yesterday.

All this plus individual client sessions in person and online. So grateful 🙏🏾

Bookings are open for March and I have capacity for workshops and individual clients. Email or message me to chat about options for you.

About to go take a nap because burnout does not live here. Work hard, rest hard ❤️🪷

28/01/2026

Your 2026 gets to feel different.

More clarity.
More calm.
More YOU.

If you’re ready to step into the new year feeling grounded, focused, and inspired — come join me for a Vision Board Workshop designed to help you reset, refocus, and move forward with intention.

We’ll combine:
🧠 brain science
🌿 nervous system regulation
🎯 goal setting with a growth mindset

This isn’t just cutting pictures — it’s learning how to gently train your brain to notice opportunities, build confidence, and move toward the life you want.

You’ll leave with:
✔ A clearer mind
✔ A beautiful, meaningful vision board
✔ Simple tools to stay connected to your goals all year

🎟 Spots are limited. Book your ticket and start creating a year that feels aligned, energising, and possible. Tickets on Quicket, book here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/356723-growth-mindset-vision-board-workshop/ #/

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If you’re feeling stuck, stretched, burnt out, or just ready for more — more clarity, more direction, more YOU — this workshop is where that shift begins.

15/12/2025

It's a POP UP! Swipe to see some of the stock I have ➡️

I've got loads of really cool stock of sensory toys, activity packs and even earrings so I'm turning my workshop venue into a and .za is joining me ♥️

Come pop in, say hi, get some activity packs for the kids AND adults, stocking fillers for everyone or even those last minute secret Santa gifts 🎁 mental health gifts available too

You'll also be able to taste some smoked cheese and other smoked products 😋

Details in the post, DM if you have any questions 🎄

21/10/2025

Calm classes are now open to ages 15 and up to help with end of year stress 🧠 From exam anxiety to end of year fatigue, many people are struggling with stress, anxiety, overwhelm or shut down right now but you don't have to do it alone.

These sessions can help regulate your nervous system, feel a sense of calm and learn tools that you can use in everyday life, including the exam room to manage anxiety and stress.

Share this with anyone who needs rest and support to get through the last term 💪🏾

Booking details in the post.

10/10/2025

It's and today has me thinking about how we speak to ourselves and how that impacts our mental health.

Are your thoughts about yourself kind?
Compassionate?
Caring and loving?

Or do you have negative thoughts about yourself, your behavior, who you are and what you've achieved?

What if you changed that and started thinking about yourself with more kindness, more care?

To start: give yourself 3 compliments for the past week? How you showed up, work you've completed, how you've cared for your family... there are so many daily things to be proud of, why not give it a try?

It's a small action with big impact 💐

You deserve ALL the flowers!

Tag a friend who needs to give themselves flowers 🌻