Reiki by Joanne
Hi, I’m Joanne a Reiki Master Practitioner based in Darlington. I offer in-person Reiki and also distant Reiki. Please contact me for further details.
13/10/2026
🌿 THE SYSTEMS THAT KEEP US ALIVE 🌿
Have you ever stopped to think about how incredibly connected your body really is? Your body isn’t a collection of separate parts. It’s an intricate network of systems that constantly communicate, support and depend on one another.
❤️ THE VASCULAR SYSTEM — DELIVERS - Your blood transports oxygen, nutrients and essential substances around your body, helping your cells get what they need to function.
🧠 THE NERVOUS SYSTEM — CONTROLS & REGULATES - Your nervous system helps determine how your body responds to the world around you. When you feel threatened or stressed, your body can enter fight or flight — but your body also needs time in rest and restore mode, when it can relax, support digestion and carry out essential maintenance and recovery processes.
🌿 THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM — DRAINS & DEFENDS - Your lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance, supports your immune system and transports cellular waste and other substances away from tissues. When lymphatic flow is impaired, fluid and waste products can accumulate in tissues.
🤍 THE FASCIAL SYSTEM — CONNECTS - Your fascia is a continuous network of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs, nerves and other structures, helping your body move and function as an integrated whole.
SO WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
When your nervous system is constantly responding to stress, your body may spend less time in a relaxed state that supports normal recovery and regulation. Persistent stress can influence inflammation, immune function and many other processes within the body. This is why looking after yourself is about more than simply eating well, exercising or trying to detox.
Your body works hard for you every single day. Isn’t it time you gave something back?
06/10/2026
IF NOTHING ELSE HAS WORKED, YOU NEED TO READ THIS.
You’ve tried to push through.
You’ve tried to rest.
You’ve tried talking.
You’ve tried distracting yourself.
You’ve tried keeping busy.
You’ve tried telling yourself it will get better.
Maybe you’ve even tried all the things people tell you *should* help.
And yet…
You still feel anxious.
Your mind won’t switch off.
Your body feels tense and exhausted.
You’re overwhelmed by the smallest things.
You’re constantly “on”.
Or perhaps you simply don’t feel like yourself anymore.
What if you don’t need to try harder? What if your body is simply asking you to slow down?
Reiki isn’t about fixing you.
It’s not about forcing anything to change.
It’s about creating a safe, peaceful space where you can stop for a while, breathe, and allow your body and mind some much-needed time to rest.
✨ You don’t have to wait until you’re completely burnt out.
✨ You don’t have to have a specific reason for needing support.
✨ And you don’t have to know exactly what you need before you come.
Sometimes, the first step is simply giving yourself permission to pause.
If you’ve tried everything else and you’re still not feeling like yourself, perhaps it’s time to try something different.
Message me if you’d like to find out more or book your first session.
01/10/2026
A little update to my cancellation policy 🤍
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a number of last-minute cancellations. While I completely understand that sometimes unexpected things happen, last-minute cancellations can leave me with an appointment that I’m unable to offer to another client.
As a small business, this has a real impact on my time and income, so I’ve made the decision to update my cancellation policy.
✨ Less than 24 hours notice
100% of the booked service cost will be charged.
✨ 24–48 hours notice
50% of the booked service cost will be charged.
✨ More than 48 hours notice
No cancellation charge.
Please note: Any cancellation fee must be paid before a new appointment can be booked.
Each appointment is more than just an hour in the diary. It’s a calm space prepared with intention — cleansed, grounded, and ready to support your healing journey. Last-minute cancellations disrupt that flow, both energetically and practically.
I really do appreciate that genuine emergencies and unexpected circumstances can happen, and I will always use my discretion where appropriate.
This change isn’t about making anyone feel uncomfortable about cancelling — it’s simply about protecting the time I have set aside for each client and making sure my small business can continue to run fairly and sustainably.
Thank you so much for your understanding, continued support and for respecting my time. It really does mean a lot.
Joanne x
30/09/2026
Have you got a friend who could use a little time for themselves?
As well as my Loyalty Card, I also have a Refer a Friend Card — because wellbeing is even better when you can share it with someone you care about.
Why not introduce them to Reiki or one of my massage treatments - and you’ll both receive £10 off a one-hour session when they book.
All of my new clients receive some Refer a Friend cards when they visit for the first time, but if you’d like some extra cards to pass on to friends, family or colleagues, just ask!
Sometimes the best gift we can give someone is simply saying: “I think you’d really benefit from this”.
Whether they’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, tense, tired or simply in need of some time to pause and breathe… perhaps a little Reiki or massage is exactly what they need.
Share the wellbeing
Share the relaxation
Share the love
Thank you, as always, for supporting my little business and recommending me to others. It really does mean so much.
💌 Message me to book or ask any questions
29/09/2026
A little reminder for my lovely clients… 🤍
Did you know I have a Loyalty Card?
Every time you enjoy a session with me, you collect a stamp.
✨ Complete 10 sessions and your next one is completely FREE ✨
Whether you come for Reiki, massage, or a little bit of both, it’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me and continuing to support my small business.
Because looking after yourself deserves a little reward too…
10 sessions → 1 complimentary session 🌿
If you don’t have a loyalty card yet, just ask me at your next appointment.
🤍 Reiki & Massage
✨ Your time to relax, reset & recharge
28/09/2026
Maybe this is you…
You’re tired… but you can’t seem to switch off.
Your shoulders are constantly tense.
Your mind feels like it has 20 tabs open at once.
You’re always doing something for someone else, but rarely have time to do anything for you.
You keep telling yourself, “I’m fine.”
But deep down, you know you’re running on empty.
Maybe you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally drained.
Maybe your body is telling you to slow down, but life just keeps getting busier.
Or maybe you simply can’t remember the last time you had an hour where nobody needed anything from you.
If any of this sounds like you… this is your reminder that you’re allowed to pause.
Reiki can offer you a quiet space to rest, breathe and simply be.
Massage can help ease the physical tension your body has been carrying.
And sometimes, you don’t need to fix anything.
You just need somewhere safe and calming to stop for a while, where you can put yourself first.
Reiki … Indian Head Massage … Swedish Massage … Aromatherapy Massage
If you’ve been thinking “I really need this”… perhaps you do.
📩 Message me to book or ask any questions.
✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON✨
Just over 2 weeks until the kids are back at school!
And finally… you’ll have a little more time for YOU.
Time to rest.
Time to relax.
Time to switch off.
And most importantly… time for some much-needed self-care 🌿
So why not make that first bit of precious me time really count?
Treat yourself to a beautifully relaxing massage or allow yourself to completely unwind with a healing Reiki session.
Because looking after everyone else is important… but so are you.
📲 Book your post-school-holiday reset now and give yourself something lovely to look forward to!
13/07/2026
✨ July is almost fully booked ✨
I honestly can’t believe how quickly my diary has filled this month – thank you so much for keeping me so busy.
There is now just ONE appointment remaining for July:
🗓️ Friday 31st July
🕛 12:00 noon
If you’ve been meaning to book some time out for yourself, this is your last opportunity before my August diary begins.
Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, carrying tension, or simply in need of an hour to switch off, I’d love to welcome you.
Once this appointment has gone, my July diary will be completely full.
📩 Send me a message to secure it before it’s gone.
13/07/2026
✨ A Little Business Update ✨
From 1st August, my regular working days will be changing.
I will now be available for appointments on:
🤍 Wednesday
🤍 Thursday
🤍 Friday
🤍 Saturday
If you already have an appointment booked outside of these days after 1st August, don’t worry – I will absolutely honour your existing booking as planned.
Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding. These new opening days will allow me to continue providing the calm, relaxing experience I want every client to enjoy.
If you’d like to book a treatment, I recommend booking in advance, as appointments are likely to fill more quickly with my reduced availability.
I can’t wait to welcome you soon.
03/07/2026
🚨 LAST APPOINTMENT ALERT 🚨
That escalated quickly 👀 I now have just ONE appointment left before I go on holiday…
📅 Wednesday 8th July
🕐 1:00pm
Once it’s gone, that’s it — fully booked until I’m back ✈️💨
First message gets it 💌
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