Meet your therapist, Linda

"Come as you are, leave as you wish — relaxed, restored, and in your pyjamas." - Linda x

Simply Relaxing is a ladies-only holistic salon offering reflexology, massage, facials and wellness therapies designed to support relaxation, balance and self-care. With extended opening hours, easy parking and a calm, welcoming space, your treatment begins the moment you arrive. We love that our clients arrive in business suits and leave in their pyjamas — relaxed, calm and completely at ease. We are passionate about wellbeing, mindfulness and natural products, and proudly offer our own organic, vegan and cruelty-free aromatherapy range, alongside thoughtful gifts and monthly special offers.

I’m Linda, and my life has always been rooted in plants, nature and natural healing. From organic gardening to aromatherapy, I believe deeply in working with nature rather than against it. I don’t use chemicals in my garden or my therapies — nature’s own medicine cupboard is kinder, wiser and far more in balance, even if it means the occasional plant gets eaten along the way.

My journey into holistic therapy began in 1993 after experiencing my first aromatherapy massage. I was so inspired that I enrolled on a massage course at South Cheshire College and quickly realised I had found my calling. I went on to train in massage, reflexology and aromatherapy, opening Simply Relaxing in 1995.

Over the years, I’ve continued to learn and evolve, exploring therapies from around the world and always returning to the heart of holistic healing. Becoming a mum in 1998 changed how I viewed both life and work, and gently shaped the way I balance caring for others with caring for myself.

Today, almost 32 years on, Simply Relaxing remains a calm, safe and nurturing space. I specialise in reflexology, aromatherapy, Reiki and gentle therapies including Subtle Reflexology, maternity reflexology and lymphatic support. These treatments are especially supportive for anxiety, loss, fluid retention and times when life feels a little overwhelming.

Organic values are at the heart of everything I do. I create my own professional aromatherapy blends for treatments and stock my own organic, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free skincare range, Helpmeorganics, because what we put on our bodies should be as gentle as possible.

As I move into the next phase of my working life, my passion for holistic therapy is as strong as ever. While I plan to gradually slow down, my intention remains the same — to offer a warm, quiet and supportive space where you can relax, rebalance and feel truly cared for. I’m incredibly proud of Simply Relaxing and deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way.