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Thank You for Your Understanding: A Personal Note from The Pixie Retreat
A Time for Growth If you’ve had a message from me lately asking to shuffle your appointment, thank you so much for being so lovely about it. I truly appreciate your understanding. I’m usually a "show up no matter what" kind of person, unless I’m really under the weather! However, February and March have been a bit different for me. I’ve been investing some time into my own personal development. This is important to ensure that I’m always growing—not just as a therapist, but f
Emma DeJonge
Feb 8
New Year, Full Moon, and Self Care
As we gently settle into the new year, the first full Moon of the year will light up the skies over the UK on 3rd January , offering a beautiful moment of pause and reflection after the busy festive season. This lunar event arrives just as many of us are navigating the post-Christmas lull, when energy can dip and routines are still finding their rhythm again. This full Moon is traditionally known as the Wolf Moon , a name that comes from ancient times when wolves were often h
Emma DeJonge
Jan 1


Benefits of Pregnancy Massage for Expectant Mothers
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with exciting changes and challenges. As the body undergoes transformation, many expectant...
Emma DeJonge
Jul 16, 2025


Welcome March
Bringing with it a long-awaited change of seasons and reawakening of nature, March is an especially refreshing month. Flowers are...
Emma DeJonge
Mar 1, 2025
#Relax
**AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK**⠀ 90 minute appointments: ⠀ 🧚♀️Friday 24th: 8:30 & 10:30⠀ JANUARY DAYTIME AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS...
Emma DeJonge
Jan 19, 2025
Reflexology at The Pixie Retreat
REFLEXOLOGY⠀ Pressure points on the feet and hands correspond to organs and systems in the body. This wonderful therapy works by...
Emma DeJonge
Oct 29, 2024
Indian Head Massage at The Pixie Retreat
Indian head massage is a relaxing holistic treatment that uses acupressure massage on the head, face, neck and shoulders. It aims to...
Emma DeJonge
Oct 28, 2024
My Yoga Retreat Experience was Heaven
I'm feeling refreshed and restored after spending a lovely long weekend with 11 like minded individuals. We were all lucky enough to...
Emma DeJonge
Oct 4, 2024
Happy Fathers Day
My two brothers and I are lucky enough to still have "the old man" as we call him (we've called him that since he was in his 30's 🤭) in...
Emma DeJonge
Jun 16, 2024


Friday Vibes, Self Care and New Treatments
I LOVE Fridays!! I'm usually at The Pixie Retreat all day treating my wonderful clients. However, today is a quiet day, which is rare....
Emma DeJonge
Jun 14, 2024


Good Morning from Bearded Theory Festival 2024
Hey, good morning!! I've woken up this morning to the wonderful sound of rain on my van roof. As it's the start of the festival season, I...
Emma DeJonge
May 22, 2024


Self Compassion Weekend
Well, as promised, here are a few snaps from my weekend at Value Your Mind Yoga Retreat I can honestly say that my cup is well and truly...
Emma DeJonge
May 21, 2024


Out Of Office On
The Pixie Retreat is closed this weekend whilst I take myself off to a Value Your Mind, yoga retreat. The theme is: Self Compassion. I...
Emma DeJonge
May 16, 2024


The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy Can Improve Immune Function⠀⠀ Massage stimulates the production of white blood cells which are a key factor in fighting...
Emma DeJonge
Apr 26, 2024
Improve Your Sleep Quality
A good quality sleep is vital for both our mental and physical health. Not only does insufficient sleep impair overall mental stability,...
Emma DeJonge
Apr 1, 2024


Wisdom Wednesday
How true is this quote? “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott When was the...
Emma DeJonge
Mar 27, 2024


MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE (MLD)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Swadlincote DE11 at The Pixie Retreat. The lymphatic system needs to be stimulated through movement to prevent...
Emma DeJonge
Mar 24, 2024


Happy Doula Week
What do doulas do?
We provide informational, practical (but not medical!) and emotional support to families throughout pregnancy, birth and
El the Doula
Mar 22, 2024


Self-Care for Spring 2024
Happy Spring Equinox In the northern hemisphere, the Spring or Vernal Equinox falls on the 20th of March this year. This significant...
Emma DeJonge
Mar 20, 2024


Post Natal Plans - How to Make One And What You Can Include - Written By El The Doula
We spend so much time prepping for birth and getting things ready for the baby when they're here but how much time do we spend planning...
El the Doula
Mar 17, 2024
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