Helping you to find calm, comfort and better sleep
About Me
Hello. My name is Nic. If you’ve found your way here because life feels overwhelming, exhausting or uncertain, I am here to help.
Whether you’re living with illness, recovering from cancer treatment, caring for someone you love or simply carrying more than your body and mind were ever meant to, my aim is always the same: to create a safe, gentle space where you can slow down, breathe and feel cared for.
I’m an Aromatherapist and Certified Oncology Massage Therapist. Whatever support you’re looking for, I’ll take time to understand what you need, meet you where you are that day and adapt every treatment to support you.
Why I do this work
I came to aromatherapy after losing my mum to metastatic breast cancer in 2018. Walking alongside her through her diagnosis, treatment and palliative care changed me. I realised that while good medical treatment is essential, people also need moments of comfort, kindness and genuine human connection. That experience inspired me to train as an Aromatherapist so that I could support people facing illness, grief, stress and life’s many challenges in a way that nourishes both body and mind.
My approach
Every treatment is different because every person is different. Some days you may need quiet and deep relaxation. Some days you may want to talk. Some days you may simply need permission to rest. My hope is that everyone leaves feeling they have been genuinely looked after
I carefully select organic essential oils to complement each treatment, choosing products that reflect my belief that the quality and integrity of what we use matters. I particularly value Weleda products for their gentle, restorative qualities and am proud to be a Weleda Advocate.
My experience
I am a certified Oncology Massage Therapist and spent two years working at the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court hospice in Cheltenham. My Mum was cared for there at end of life in 2018 and I was grateful to be able to provide therapeutic support to people there facing complex health issues.
I’m also trained in the HEARTS Process, developed at The Christie Hospital to support people receiving palliative care.
Treatments can be adapted for people who are fully mobile, have limited mobility or are bedbound, using massage with or without essential oils and either directly on the skin or through clothing.
I welcome clients to my treatment room in Kingsholm and also offer home visits for those who find travelling difficult.
What you can expect from a treatment
Every treatment begins with time to talk. I’ll listen carefully to what has brought you to me, how you’re feeling and what you need that day. There is no ‘standard treatment’.
For some people, a relaxing treatment may be a full body aromatherapy massage on the couch. For others it may be a seated treatment, gentle hand or foot massage, or massage through clothing. Some people enjoy peaceful silence; others find relaxation opens the door to conversations they’ve been holding onto. Both are equally welcome.
Gentle, unhurried touch can offer comfort, warmth, reassurance and a sense of being cared for, particularly at times when life feels difficult or overwhelming. Whatever your treatment looks like, my hope is that you’ll leave feeling calmer, lighter and deeply cared for.
Relaxation for people living with illness
Treatments can be adapted for people living with cancer, long-term health conditions or reduced mobility, whether at your home or in my treatment room. Massage doesn’t need to involve lying face down on a couch to be deeply restorative. Every treatment is offered at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. We will work together to find the approach that best supports your wellbeing.
