Why I love Neroli!
Since qualifying as an aromatherapist I have incorporated essential oils into my own life, using my own intuition (which oils I liked the smell of essentially) to choose oils which satisfied and soothed.
Often it was Jasmine I was drawn to – recommended for changing your mood to a feeling of optimism and particularly helpful for emotional dilemma’s (think poor choice in boyfriends in my early 30’s and it was perfect!) or Frankincense to alleviate anxiety and “deepen the breath”.
Apr23
The Feeling Good Handbook and Feel the Fear and Do it anyway!
As a mum-to-be your night stand or Kindle may be heaving with all the books you intend to read before baby arrives but which will actually help you and which won’t? As a mum of an older child which books supported you to get a grip on motherhood and become the mum you want to be?
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Mar13
Why Lavender is the Mother of all Oils
I love to create bespoke essential oil blends for my clients to use during their pregnancy, labour or as a new mum. At the end of my reflexology treatments I generally include a leg and foot massage with different oils depending on what has been released in the treatment and to enhance the effects.
Oct05
Baby Apps to make life with your newborn easier …
Geek or IT expert I am not, but I have to say I like the odd gadget or two – especially ones that save me time or make life easier!
Here are some of my favourites..
Feb22
Conde Nast Traveller announce Lisa Barnwell’s Signature Pregnancy Massage as one of the Five Best Pregnancy Treatments in London
This month Conde Nast Traveller (March 2011) included one of my favourite supplements – their “Spa Special”. Bound to whet the appetite of even the most well seasoned traveller it always has me drooling over the beautiful locations, crystal clear seas and perfect azure blue skies to be found just a hop, skip and a jump away (what’s a short flight or 10 hours when there is such a treat at the end?!)
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Jun29
Lisa Barnwell’s Signature Pregnancy Massage chosen by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
We are thrilled that Chelsea & Westminster Hospital’s Kensington Wing have chosen us as their preferred partner, offering complementary therapies to their pregnant clients. The star treatment is, of course, Lisa’s Signature Massage.
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Apr26
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