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Welcome to the Wellness Resources page, where you’ll find a range of helpful articles, free downloads and links to other like minded people such as Inclusive Yoga experts.
I created this page of insight to support your holistic journey.
From practical tips on managing stress to exploring the benefits of complementary therapies, each piece is here to help you nurture your well-being.
Beyond therituals I wanted to help by offering valuable resources for your self-care journey, including a free downloadable mindfulness workbook and recommended YouTube meditations. With each of my rituals, I use carefully selected organic products that you can also purchase, letting you bring the essence of your treatments home for continued care and balance.
Elevate Your Well-being and learn more about my Holistic Insights in the Blog
Two Souls, One Sanctuary Q&A With Alaine
Q: What inspired Two Souls, One Sanctuary? A: It came from seeing how many women booked treatments for their mums, aunties, sisters, daughters… and the same story kept happening: “I wish we could have come together.”“We never get time to do anything just the two of us.” Or they’d book two appointments back-to-back and spend their time hovering around, waiting for their turn. I just kept thinking — this would be so much nicer if they could rest at the same time. I didn’t have
Alaine Di Michele
6 days ago
January & The Art of Becoming Unblocked
January has a very particular feeling to it, and it has nothing to do with resolutions or fresh starts. It’s the moment the pace finally drops after weeks of doing, planning, feeding, hosting, travelling, holding space, wrapping gifts, remembering details, and being everything for everyone. By the time the new year arrives, most women don’t need reinvention; they need a gentle unwinding from all the ways December has pulled them out of themselves. What so many of us call “Jan
Alaine Di Michele
Jan 11
New Year Signals: Why 31st and 1st January Feel Bigger Than They Are
There’s always a strange kind of pressure that hangs in the air around the New Year - even if you’re not someone who buys into it. Some women go out. Some celebrate. But so many sit in their pyjamas, eating leftovers, half-watching something cosy, half-scrolling, and quietly wondering if they’re supposed to be “feeling something profound.” There’s an unspoken idea that 31st December is the day you should be reflecting, reassessing, reinventing…and 1st January is the day you s
Alaine Di Michele
Dec 31, 2025
The Soft Exhale After the Noise
There’s a particular feeling that arrives in the days after Christmas — a quiet, almost heavy sense of the body finally catching up with itself. The build-up is so intense, so constant, so full of thought and planning and emotional labour, that when it’s all over… the nervous system suddenly exudes a long, overdue exhale. Even when Christmas is beautiful, it isn’t always restful for women. We hold the emotional temperature of the whole season. We remember the lists, the gifts
Alaine Di Michele
Dec 27, 2025
December Notes: Gratitude, Cosy Plans and What’s Ahead
As the year settles into its final days and we drift towards Christmas, I wanted to take a moment to reflect, breathe, and say a genuine thank you. This year has been full — full of women arriving with stories, tension, joy, exhaustion, curiosity and the kind of honesty that makes this work feel like a privilege. Every conversation, every quiet breath at the start of a treatment, every moment of trust you’ve given me has shaped óm Holistic in ways I’ll never take for granted.
Alaine Di Michele
Dec 21, 2025
Why One Massage Won’t Undo Years of Burnout
And why your body isn’t “failing” — it’s finally telling the truth. There is a moment many women recognise. You finally book the treatment you’ve been putting off for months. You lie down, melt into the table, breathe…and feel your whole system loosen for the first time in far too long. Your shoulders drop. Your jaw releases. Your mind quietens. Your breath deepens. And afterwards, you feel lighter. Clearer. More yourself. But then, a few days later, everything begins to cree
Alaine Di Michele
Dec 14, 2025
Where Emotions Live in the Body: The Science Behind Tension, Holding & Expression
There is a truth most women feel long before it’s ever explained to them: the body reacts to emotion far earlier, and far more honestly, than the mind ever will. Stress doesn’t stay neatly in your thoughts. Fear doesn’t remain an idea. Overwhelm doesn’t sit politely in the background. Responsibility, grief, worry, pressure — these things don’t float around you, they land in you. Your muscles change. Your breath changes. Your posture changes. Your fascia changes. And eventual
Alaine Di Michele
Dec 7, 2025
Emotional Stress & the Face: How Feelings Show Up in Tension & Expression
The face changes for many reasons, but age is almost never the biggest reason. Stress, holding, emotion, tension… these shape expression far more than years ever will. Your face isn’t a problem, a flaw, or a thing to fix. It’s a reflection of everything you’ve carried and everything you’ve survived. And here’s the part the beauty industry never admits: your face isn’t failing, it’s responding. The anti-ageing world has convinced women that every crease is something to fight.
Alaine Di Michele
Nov 30, 2025
Winter Wants You Soft: Understanding the Season Your Body Is Already In
Our bodies are more connected to the seasons than we realise. Even if life feels busy and artificial light keeps us going later than we should, your system still responds to Winter in real, physical ways. Shorter days. Colder air. Heavier limbs. Quieter moods. A pull towards warmth, stillness and comfort. These aren’t coincidences, they’re cues. Winter asks you to soften, to slow, to nest. To stop pushing yourself at a Summer pace when nature has moved into deep rest. Leaving
Alaine Di Michele
Nov 23, 2025
Ritual Days as Gifts: Why Shared Therapy Is the Most Meaningful Present
When it comes to gifting, most of us don’t actually want more things. We want moments. We want connection. We want something that feels like breath in a year that has felt too full. A shared ritual day offers exactly that. It’s not wrapped in paper. It’s wrapped in time — your most valuable currency. Time together. Time to pause. Time to reconnect. Time to simply be with the person you love. No distractions. No rushing. No jobs to do. Just presence, comfort, warmth, and the
Alaine Di Michele
Nov 22, 2025
Why Lymphatic Drainage Massage Is the Winter Ritual You Didn’t Know You Needed
As we move into the slower, darker months, our bodies naturally start to shift gears. The energy dips, we spend more time indoors, and things can start to feel a little… stagnant.That’s where lymphatic drainage massage comes in. It’s like a soft internal sweep for the body, helping things move again when life (and the weather) starts to feel heavy. This gentle, rhythmic treatment works on your lymphatic system, the body’s built-in cleansing and immune network. It’s not a deep
Alaine Di Michele
Nov 2, 2025
A New Chapter: óm holistic at The Bothy, Rudding Estate, Harrogate 🌿
A dream come to life What started as a little dream, a space tucked away amongst fields, cows, and birdsong, has become somewhere that already feels alive with calm, warmth, and connection. Each woman who’s walked through the door has brought her own energy and story, and it’s been such a joy to watch the space hold that so beautifully.I feel so grateful for everyone who’s made the journey to The Bothy, and for all the love that’s been shared: the cards, flowers, thoughtful g
Alaine Di Michele
Oct 19, 2025
The Sun Within: A New Seasonal Ritual for Summer
At óm Holistic, my treatments are guided by more than just technique—they follow the rhythm of the seasons and the quiet, intuitive...
Alaine Di Michele
Jun 8, 2025
How Drinking Water Supports Your Body’s Healing Process
You’ve likely heard it before—drink more water! But why is hydration so important, especially when it comes to holistic treatments? At om...
Alaine Di Michele
Mar 30, 2025
Navigating Hormonal Health: The Power of Holistic Treatments During Menopause & Peri Menopause
As a woman who has experienced firsthand the challenges of hormone imbalances I know how disruptive hormones can be. But through my...
Alaine Di Michele
Mar 23, 2025
Is LED Light Therapy the Secret to Glowing Skin This Spring?
LED GLOW FACIAL. GLOWING SPRING SKIN
Alaine Di Michele
Feb 23, 2025
Is this Signature 90-Minute Facial Worth the Hype? Find Out What You Can Really Expect From The Sacred Lift & Sculpt Facial
lift and sculpt deep tissue facial
Alaine Di Michele
Feb 16, 2025
Unlocking Balance: The Healing Power of Ear Seeding
In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the ears are seen as a powerful microsystem, reflecting the entire body. Just as...
Alaine Di Michele
Feb 13, 2025
Have You Tried The Ageless Grace? A Luxurious 75-Minute Eco-Luxe Facial for Radiant Skin
ageless grace anti age facial
Alaine Di Michele
Feb 9, 2025
The Transformative Power of Facial Cupping: A Holistic Glow-Up
Facial cupping is gaining popularity as a holistic beauty treatment, celebrated for its ability to rejuvenate the skin and promote...
Alaine Di Michele
Feb 2, 2025
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