Just Glow by Catherine

Remembrance Day is an extra special day for me because as well as being so proud of my two grandfathers, it is also my beautiful Mum's birthday. Can you see the photo that I have attached. It is one of my favourite photos. It is of me with one of my brothers, Tim, and my lovely Grandpa, who is wearing his World War 2 uniform. I remember this special day so clearly. My Grandpa served in WW2 for four years and my Granny did not see him for about two years until he came bac...k home for a leave visit, before he had to return to the war again. I have thought about this a lot this year, as like so many of us around the world, we are unable to see our loved ones who are not only far away, but near too. Sending you love on this special Remembrance Day. #remembranceday #mom2mombiz #friendsandfamily #evetaylorlondon #holistichealth #holisticmassage

The Pink Shirt day theme for 2020 is "Lift each other up." I love that and it made me think of Winnie the Pooh. My much loved Granny and Grandpa used to call each other Pooh; and I have some beautiful old books that my Grandpa gifted to my Granny. Wouldn't the world be a lovely place if we were all like Pooh's friends in the story of when Pooh gets a little stuck and needs help. Let's all lift each other up, especially when we feel a little stuck.... #pinkshirtday #lifteachotherup #womensupportingwomen #calmthemind #calmthebody #certifiedmassagepractitioner #clinicalaromatherapist #hotstonemassage #swedishmassage #lymphaticmassage #indianheadmassage #evetaylorlondon #mom2mombiz #chakrabalancing #aromatherapy @ Oakville, Ontario

I can't stop smelling this gorgeous Eve Taylor face serum. It is off the charts lovely. It contains Galbanum (regenerative), Patchouli (conditions epidermal layer), Clary Sage (tones, conditions and reduces inflammation), Rosewood (assists with cell renewal and tissue regeneration), Lavender and Geranium. It is perfect for "older" skin, like mine! The oils help with loss of elasticity and texture, so nourish and nurture oil depleted skin.... Your face really does look refreshed and rejuvenated, plus you smell amazing too. Come and try it. With my Special Offer (see previous post) you can have a free extra 15 minutes. Perfect for a facial massage with the best aromatherapy essential oils.

I am so grateful to all my lovely ladies, so I would like to show how much I appreciate you with a Special Offer before March break. Book your treatment before the 13th March and receive an extra 15 minutes free! So a 60 minute massage treatment will become a luxurious 75 minutes. It truly is a perfect amount of time to focus on relieving tight muscles, but then perhaps add on a hydrating 15 minute facial massage with a gorgeous Eve Taylor face serum. I have Eve Taylor's ...new face serum called Rejuvenating. If I haven't used it on you already, then you must come and experience it. It smells absolutely gorgeous and is perfect for winter dryness. Have a look in your diary and find a slot just for you so you can feel all glowy and rejuvenated before March break. See you soon.

Happy heart day. I followed my heart here to Canada and I'm really glad that I did. Sending all the love today.

This topic has kept on cropping up with my lovely friends and clients this week. We are bombarded with "perfection" constantly aren't we on social media. It can certainly mess with your thoughts. A little Friday reminder. #holisticmassage #holisticmassage #calmthemind #calmyournervoussystem #calmthebody #chakrabalancing #hotstonemassage #indianheadmassage #aromatherapy #lymphaticmassage #swedishmassage #evetaylorlondon #mom2mombiz #essentialoils #selfcare

Do you like yoga, or fancy trying it, and you are also like me and prefer to exercise at home, then check out, "Yoga with Tim" Tim Senesi Yoga on Youtube. He is currently doing a new 30 Day Challenge with daily 30 minute'ish videos. They are so good. I'm already feeling healthier after too much Christmas chocolate! Put aside 30 minutes, just for you!

Do you have any New Year's Resolutions? Mine are to drink more waterand practice Yoga every day. They both always make me feel great, so hopefully, I can keep them both going! Thanks to my beautiful friend Natalie Yeend, this daily Yoga Journal is definitely keeping me on track too. If you are focussing on YOUnow, come and see me for a balancing massage treatment. Maybe you need to re-set after any holiday stress, or give your immune system a boost after an illness, or help your body detox after too many !! I always love to see you. Namaste.

Women and our many "hats"! I've been a bit quiet on social media recently, as like so many women, we have all been wearing "extra hats" recently. Some of us have been wearing the "Home Schooling hat" (that one is me), others the "Working from home with children hat" and others the "Struggling to do it all hat". I've also been wearing hats a lot to cover my grey hair root situation!... With stage 2 opening approaching, I'm very excited to get my "Holistic Massage hat" back on. All health and safety protocols will be in place of course when I do re-open. Hope to see you soon. #holisticmassage #holistichealth #hotstonemassage #lymphaticmassage #selfcare #evetaylorlondon #swedishmassage #mom2mombiz

#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday #blacklivesmatter

Calming the mind, especially in our current moment of time, really helps to calm the body, which in turn helps our immune and nervous systems. Plus, calming the mind is a sanity saver during our lockdown! I've been a big yoga fan for about 4 years now. I try to get my mat out every day. The few days that I don't, I can really feel the negative difference. If you are looking for a sanity saver at the moment, check out Yoga with Tim on YouTube. He's just started a new 30 da...y challenge! It's suitable for all levels, from a complete beginner to more advanced. Each video is just 30 minutes. I can't offer you a relaxing massage treatment at the moment (I miss my ladies), but instead join me in this challenge! Are you in?! #calmthemind #calmthebody #holistichealth #sanitysaver #yoga #womensupportingwomen #evetaylorlondon

Happy Earth Day. We are so, so grateful to have beautiful woods right in our neighborhood. We have been going on a daily family walk, or bike ride, right after dinner each evening. Listening to the cardinals, red-winged blackbirds and robin's singing, and noticing buds appearing on the trees, and even seeing a very healthy-looking coyote the other night (he just trotted on by) makes you feel that the world is really just the same; and like the leaves, us humans... will soon emerge. #earthday #calmthemind #calmthebody #holistichealth

How I wish that you have all had a lovely Easter weekend "social distancing"! It is definitely a different Easter this year isn't it. I hope that you are all keeping safe, cosy and healthy. As I can't massage, I've turned to keeping busy with house maintenance instead! I'm getting so many jobs done that I've been meaning to do for ages.....painting, fixing etc. I love it. The house is looking better, plus it keeps my mind off everything else. Yoga is also keeping me c...alm and grounded. Thank you "Yoga with Tim" (on YouTube). So, for me, "D.I.Y" and yoga is the way forward until we are "on the other side". What is keeping your mind occupied?

Nature is so calming at the moment don't you think, as it's the only thing that doesn't seem to be changing. During our "social distancing" (all these new phrases which seem to be so common in just a few days) lovely walks breathing in fresh air and feeling the sun on your face feels so good. #wearestrongertogether #bekind #immunityboost #keepstrong #holistichealth #holistichealth #womensupportingwomen