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A new massage business in Dairy Flat is offering women “an hour of complete relaxation”.
Owner Kate Hattaway says women live busy lives, often working as well as raising a family. There is very little time left to indulge in something for themselves.
“I wanted to do something that would make people feel good about themselves,” Kate says.
“I remember when my children were little and I was on the playcentre committee, school PFA, tennis club committee and so on, I was given a massage voucher as a ‘thank you’. It was such a treat and it made me feel fantastic.”
The memory stuck with Kate and when it came time to set-up a business of her own, she decided that it would be about “giving back to women”.
“I know when they leave at the end of a massage they are leaving ready to take on the world again. The transformation that happens still takes me by surprise. Women come in stressed and they nearly float out the door at the end.”
Kate trained with Online Excellence, based in the UK, and learned under the guidance of massage mentor Claire Jones, who she still sees every fortnight.
She has done several other courses to complement her training and continues to upskill using online resources.
“My massage room has a beautiful feel from the moment people step in the door , with the aroma of fresh flowers and relaxing music. I make sure my customers feel safe and comfortable. They lie on the table and I say, “See you in an hour”. The massage is all about them.”
Kate has developed a special massage wax that is a mixture of beeswax and organic oils.
When not in the massage room, Kate, who is married with three adult children, enjoys playing tennis and keeping fit.
