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Magical Morrocan Unique Well-being and Creative Luxury Retreat

Friday 10th October to Wednesday 15th October 2025

Manira Palm – A Hub for Healing

Marrakesh

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Amanda Kitchen of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga and Patricia Shea of Patricia Shea Designs are thrilled to invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive authentic, magical Moroccan retreat alongside like-minded individuals for an unforgettable experience. Embrace enriching activities, create lasting memories, and forge lifelong connections with kindred spirits.

Embark on the journey of a lifetime and escape to Manira Palm, Marrakech—an elegant, luxury eco-villa nestled in a serene, peaceful setting with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. This is a safe space where you can nurture moments of peace and unleash your inner warrior.

Our retreat offers a unique blend of creative and healing practices, including mandala, and yin yoga, meditation, themed cacao ceremonies, mandala-making workshop, pranayama (breathwork), chanting, a “Detox your Life and Home” workshop, sound healing, embodied dance, fire ceremony, yoga nidra, and more. These experiences are designed to restore balance, clear energy blockages, and enhance your overall well-being—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll leave equipped with the tools to navigate life with greater ease, grace, and patience.

This transformative retreat will help you heal self-limiting beliefs, recharge your soul, release trapped emotions, recognize and honour your true needs, and fully embrace your personal power. Are you ready to step into your power, reclaim your sovereignty, and radiate your light out into the world?

After an unforgettable retreat exchange at Manira Palm in Morocco in July 2024, where I connected with Patricia and formed both a lifelong friendship and an ideal partnership, we fell in love with this magical space created by Nads, as well as the vibrant culture of the country. Inspired by this experience, we are excited to host our own retreat here in 2025.

Located just 30 minutes from the airport, the luxury eco-villa offers six en-suite bedrooms, a spacious open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area, and a panoramic rooftop terrace—perfect for taking in breathtaking sunsets and stargazing.

Outside, you’ll discover an idyllic swimming pool, a nourishing organic garden, an enchanting tropical garden, a shaded seating area, a large BBQ (where tagines will simmer), and a tranquil yoga shala—all designed to inspire relaxation and rejuvenation.
Indulge in fresh, homemade Moroccan vegetarian cuisine, lovingly prepared by locals from the nearby village, using locally sourced ingredients.

Energy Exchange: £875.00

This price includes breakfast, evening meals, tourist and night taxes, and shared accommodation (two people per room). A supplement applies for single rooms. Extend your stay with extra nights for £75.00 per person, including breakfast.

Flights, transfers, excursions and insurance aren’t included.

Explore this authentic cultural land with optional excursions. Choose from the following:

Traditional Moroccan cooking classes, hiking in the Atlas Mountains, pottery workshop, henna workshops, visit to a traditional Hammam, cultural workshops, help out in a donkey refuge, visit to the vibrant Medina. Visit tropical gardens.

For more information and to reserve your spot today with a £150 deposit email Amanda at amanda@puravidaholistics.co.uk or Patricia at pbashea@gmail.com.

Terms and conditions apply.

Sending heartfelt gratitude and lots of love.

Amanda and Patricia xxx

Gong Relaxation Sound Bath

Thursday 10 October 2024

19:00 to 20:00

Clayton West Methodist Church

Wakefield Road

Clayton West

Huddersfield

HD8 9NN

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Amanda of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga is delighted to welcome you to this transformative gong relaxation sound bath.

A Gong Relaxation Sound Bath is a fantastic way to leave behind the pressures of modern life. The session will begin with some gentle drumming followed by the mesmerising crystal bowls and the Himalayan singing bowls leading into the powerful gongs. The captivating tones will lull you into a deep, restorative relaxation and your body will take what it needs from the vibrations of the instruments bringing it back into balance (homeostasis) which is when the body’s own self-healing mechanisms kick in.  There will be a short period of silence and then you will be brought round with the tinkling of percussion instruments.

There are several health benefits associated with achieving this state of deep relaxation including lower blood pressure, increased blood circulation, balancing of the nervous system, reduced mind chatter, better sleep patterns. Some people gain mental clarity or feel very energised by the sessions. The session may even enhance your creativity and lift your mood if you are feeling low.

Some people also experience a reduced sense of pain, plus relief from symptoms of ongoing medical conditions and illnesses as the vibrations work at a cellular and molecular level. The sound helps to induce our natural relaxation response, taking us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode and into our restorative, parasympathetic state and puts us into an altered state of consciousness, altering our brainwaves.
In my experience, people with auto-immune conditions and conditions involving the nervous system seem to feel considerable benefits.

Participants generally leave with a feeling of inner peace, calmness and tranquillity and a reduction in stress, anxiety or worry.

A Gong Relaxation sound bath works on all levels of your being – mind, body, soul & spirit. The sound vibrations will provide a ‘sonic massage’ to your physical self and subtle energy fields, leaving you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and restored.

What to wear:  loose, comfortable clothing.

What to bring:

A bottle of water.

A yoga mat, two cushions and a blanket to make yourselves a cosy cocoon.

Exchange: £15.00.

To book:  Please call or message Amanda on 07931 739452, email amanda@puravidaholistics.co.uk or fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Cancellation: Cancellations are non-refundable.
We very much look forward to welcoming you on 10 October 2024.
With love and light.
Amanda xx

Gong Relaxation Sound Bath

Thursday 14 November 2024

19:00 to 20:00

Clayton West Methodist Church

Wakefield Road

Clayton West

Huddersfield

HD8 9NN

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Amanda of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga is delighted to welcome you to this transformative gong relaxation sound bath.

A Gong Relaxation Sound Bath is a fantastic way to leave behind the pressures of modern life. The session will begin with some gentle drumming followed by the mesmerising crystal bowls and the Himalayan singing bowls leading into the powerful gongs. The captivating tones will lull you into a deep, restorative relaxation and your body will take what it needs from the vibrations of the instruments bringing it back into balance (homeostasis) which is when the body’s own self-healing mechanisms kick in.  There will be a short period of silence and then you will be brought round with the tinkling of percussion instruments.

There are several health benefits associated with achieving this state of deep relaxation including lower blood pressure, increased blood circulation, balancing of the nervous system, reduced mind chatter, better sleep patterns. Some people gain mental clarity or feel very energised by the sessions. The session may even enhance your creativity and lift your mood if you are feeling low.

Some people also experience a reduced sense of pain, plus relief from symptoms of ongoing medical conditions and illnesses as the vibrations work at a cellular and molecular level. The sound helps to induce our natural relaxation response, taking us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode and into our restorative, parasympathetic state and puts us into an altered state of consciousness, altering our brainwaves.
In my experience, people with auto-immune conditions and conditions involving the nervous system seem to feel considerable benefits.

Participants generally leave with a feeling of inner peace, calmness and tranquillity and a reduction in stress, anxiety or worry.

A Gong Relaxation sound bath works on all levels of your being – mind, body, soul & spirit. The sound vibrations will provide a ‘sonic massage’ to your physical self and subtle energy fields, leaving you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and restored.

What to wear:  loose, comfortable clothing.

What to bring:

A bottle of water.

A yoga mat, two cushions and a blanket to make yourselves a cosy cocoon.

Exchange: £15.00.

To book:  Please call or message Amanda on 07931 739452, email amanda@puravidaholistics.co.uk or fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Cancellation: Cancellations are non-refundable.
We very much look forward to welcoming you on 14 November 2024.
With love and light.
Amanda xx

Gong Relaxation Sound Bath

Thursday 12 December 2024

19:00 to 20:00

Clayton West Methodist Church

Wakefield Road

Clayton West

Huddersfield

HD8 9NN

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Amanda of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga is delighted to welcome you to this transformative gong relaxation sound bath.

A Gong Relaxation Sound Bath is a fantastic way to leave behind the pressures of modern life. The session will begin with some gentle drumming followed by the mesmerising crystal bowls and the Himalayan singing bowls leading into the powerful gongs. The captivating tones will lull you into a deep, restorative relaxation and your body will take what it needs from the vibrations of the instruments bringing it back into balance (homeostasis) which is when the body’s own self-healing mechanisms kick in.  There will be a short period of silence and then you will be brought round with the tinkling of percussion instruments.

There are several health benefits associated with achieving this state of deep relaxation including lower blood pressure, increased blood circulation, balancing of the nervous system, reduced mind chatter, better sleep patterns. Some people gain mental clarity or feel very energised by the sessions. The session may even enhance your creativity and lift your mood if you are feeling low.

Some people also experience a reduced sense of pain, plus relief from symptoms of ongoing medical conditions and illnesses as the vibrations work at a cellular and molecular level. The sound helps to induce our natural relaxation response, taking us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode and into our restorative, parasympathetic state and puts us into an altered state of consciousness, altering our brainwaves.
In my experience, people with auto-immune conditions and conditions involving the nervous system seem to feel considerable benefits.

Participants generally leave with a feeling of inner peace, calmness and tranquillity and a reduction in stress, anxiety or worry.

A Gong Relaxation sound bath works on all levels of your being – mind, body, soul & spirit. The sound vibrations will provide a ‘sonic massage’ to your physical self and subtle energy fields, leaving you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and restored.

What to wear:  loose, comfortable clothing.

What to bring:

A bottle of water.

A yoga mat, two cushions and a blanket to make yourselves a cosy cocoon.

Exchange: £15.00.

To book:  Please call or message Amanda on 07931 739452, email amanda@puravidaholistics.co.uk or fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Cancellation: Cancellations are non-refundable.
We very much look forward to welcoming you on 12 December 2024.
With love and light.
Amanda xx

Magical Morrocan Unique Well-being and Creative Luxury Retreat

Friday 10th to Wednesday 15th October 2025

Manira Palm – A Hub for Healing

Marrakesh

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Amanda Kitchen of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga and Patricia Shea of Patricia Shea Designs are thrilled to invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive authentic, magical Moroccan retreat alongside like-minded individuals for an unforgettable experience. Embrace enriching activities, create lasting memories, and forge lifelong connections with kindred spirits.

Embark on the journey of a lifetime and escape to Manira Palm, Marrakech—an elegant, luxury eco-villa nestled in a serene, peaceful setting with stunning views of the Atlas Mountains. This is a safe space where you can nurture moments of peace and unleash your inner warrior.

Our retreat offers a unique blend of creative and healing practices, including mandala, and yin yoga, meditation, themed cacao ceremonies, mandala-making workshop, pranayama (breathwork), chanting, a “Detox your Life and Home” workshop, sound healing, embodied dance, fire ceremony, yoga nidra, and more. These experiences are designed to restore balance, clear energy blockages, and enhance your overall well-being—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You’ll leave equipped with the tools to navigate life with greater ease, grace, and patience.

This transformative retreat will help you heal self-limiting beliefs, recharge your soul, release trapped emotions, recognize and honour your true needs, and fully embrace your personal power. Are you ready to step into your power, reclaim your sovereignty, and radiate your light out into the world?

After an unforgettable retreat exchange at Manira Palm in Morocco in July 2024, where I connected with Patricia and formed both a lifelong friendship and an ideal partnership, we fell in love with this magical space created by Nads, as well as the vibrant culture of the country. Inspired by this experience, we are excited to host our own retreat here in 2025.

Located just 30 minutes from the airport, the luxury eco-villa offers six en-suite bedrooms, a spacious open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area, and a panoramic rooftop terrace—perfect for taking in breathtaking sunsets and stargazing.

Outside, you’ll discover an idyllic swimming pool, a nourishing organic garden, an enchanting tropical garden, a shaded seating area, a large BBQ (where tagines will simmer), and a tranquil yoga shala—all designed to inspire relaxation and rejuvenation.
Indulge in fresh, homemade Moroccan vegetarian cuisine, lovingly prepared by locals from the nearby village, using locally sourced ingredients.

Energy Exchange: £875.00

This price includes breakfast, evening meals, tourist and night taxes, and shared accommodation (two people per room). A supplement applies for single rooms. Extend your stay with extra nights for £75.00 per person, including breakfast.

Flights, transfers, excursions and insurance aren’t included.

Explore this authentic cultural land with optional excursions. Choose from the following:

Traditional Moroccan cooking classes, hiking in the Atlas Mountains, pottery workshop, henna workshops, visit to a traditional Hammam, cultural workshops, help out in a donkey refuge, visit to the vibrant Medina. Visit tropical gardens.

For more information and to reserve your spot today with a £150 deposit email Amanda at amanda@puravidaholistics.co.uk or Patricia at pbashea@gmail.com.

Terms and conditions apply.

Sending heartfelt gratitude and lots of love.

Amanda and Patricia xxx

Spirit of the Ancient Woodlands Retreat Day

Sunday 11th August 2024

10:00 to 16:30

Wither Woods

Denby Dale

Huddersfield

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I am so excited to be hosting this magical outdoor event to allow us to connect with the Spirit of this ancient, precious Woodland.
Thought to be named after the Old Norse word for ‘wood’, Wither Wood has a fascinating past that can be traced back to the 14th century.
Throughout its history, this precious ancient woodland site in West Yorkshire has been used by local people as an important economic resource, providing timber, firewood, grazing and fire clay. It has also been referred to as ‘Springwood’, a name that goes back to the coppicing and pollarding of trees here during medieval times.
An intimate mosaic of habitats thrives across this eight-hectare site. Ancient oak woodland is found alongside wet woodland of young birch and heathland glade rich in heather. Dividing the wood are three sparkling streams, their gently sloping banks often carpeted in ancient woodland indicator species such as bluebell, lesser celandine, wood anemone, wood sorrel, yellow archangel, greater stitchwort and dog’s mercury. In some areas, swathes of brambles and bracken spring up across the woodland floor, interspersed with hazel, rowan and century-old holly trees. A plentiful supply of deadwood provides essential nutrients for wildlife. Listen to the symphony of birdsong; this woodland is home to woodpeckers, treecreepers, bullfinches and long-tailed tits.
We will be honouring this precious, ancient woodland with a cacao ceremony. The ceremony will include candle lighting, opening prayer, settling, grounding and arriving, smudging, a grounding meditation, Prithvi mudra to connect with the earth element, cacao prayer and a little cacao wisdom, journaling, oracle cards and shares (if you feel called) and free movement to a selected play list.
With Summer at its height, we will be aligning with the fire element (agni) and the solar plexus chakra (Manipura – City of Jewels) which is our energetic fire centre and governs our inner power and digestive energy. Fire is one of the most powerful of the elements and when we tap into its energy, we bring alive a sense of transformation within ourselves. Some of us will have planted seeds within in the spring and now it is the perfect time to think about what action we may need to take to allow those seeds to flourish and blossom into our goals, visions and dreams by transmuting that energy which takes willpower and perseverance.
To help us transmute energy and get clarity on what our goals, dreams and visions are we will either be creating a vision board or menko (Japanese envelope).
The event will conclude with a deeply relaxing sound healing session.
A light vegan lunch will be provided together with refreshments throughout the day.
Energy Exchange: £85.00. A £30 deposit will secure your place which is due before 28th July 2024 with the balance payable by 4th August 2024.
Cancellation: The event is none refundable unless cancelled by the organiser.
What to bring:
A journal or a notebook and a pen.

A bottle of water.

A yoga mat, 2 yoga bricks, 2 yoga blocks, a blanket or two and a cushion for the sound healing and an eye bag. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own equipment as I have some spares.
Magazines. Coloured pens if you have them.
What to wear: Warm, comfortable clothing in layers. Sun cream if it is sunny and a sun hat.
Email amanda@puravidaholistics.co.uk or message me to book.
I can’t wait to see you there.
Sending lots of love and light.
Amanda xx

Cacao Ceremony for practicing self-love and self-compassion

Friday 14 February 2025

6.30 pm to 9.30 pm

Pura Vida Holistic Therapies

Denby Dale

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Amanda of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga is delighted to welcome you to this transformative event. Amanda will hold a safe, sacred space where there is no judgement and anything that is discussed will remain confidential so we are able to be our true, authentic selves and speak our truth.
Places are limited to six people so it will be a small, intimate event.
Candle lighting.
Amanda will hold a safe, sacred space and will open the cacao ceremony with a prayer followed by a blessing with smoke to cleanse the space and clear away any negative energies.
Arrival/grounding meditation and mudra – focusing on the breath, emotions and body to settle us in and to bring ourselves into the now – the present moment. We will also connect with mother earth – Gaia and the heart chakra, with a grounding meditation and Prithvi mudra (hand gesture).
Introductions
Theme – Anchoring into the Heart Chakra
This cacao ceremony is dedicated to cultivating self-love, self-compassion, and kindness toward ourselves—gifts we so often forget to give. And what better day to focus on this sacred practice?
We don’t need to feel separate from love unless we choose to. Even when those we love can’t see us, we can still lead from the heart. By slowing down, we connect deeply with our soul and allow love to flow freely.
Slowing down brings us into our bodies and centers us in our hearts and the present moment. When we let the heart lead, it never steers us wrong. In stillness, the mind quietens, the body rests, and we can hear the gentle, rhythmic beating of our own heart—a call to return to our essence.
“I listen to the call of my heart, allowing my desires to guide me toward my true path.”
We will write a love letter to ourselves.
There is no better way than connecting with, opening, healing and taking down the armour around the heart than by drinking mama cacao.
Cacao
Amanda will share a little ‘Cacao wisdom’ as we move into a cacao prayer to honour and pay gratitude to our ancestors and to this sacred and nourishing, heart-healing, heart-opening plant medicine as we invite Her into our most precious temple bodies.
Cacao is a sacred, deeply luscious ancient plant medicine and a succulent blessing for the heart chakra, having a real emotional and heart opening, heart healing energy.
Journal prompts for self-love and self-compassion.
Shares (if you feel called) and candle lighting.
Yoga to connect with the heart chakra and embodied movement to a selected play list.
Sound Bath 
The event will conclude with a soothing, calming sound bath.
What to wear: comfortable, loose clothing.
What to bring:
A journal/notebook and a pen.
A bottle of water.
A yoga mat, two yoga blocks and bricks, a yoga belt, a blanket. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own yoga gear as I have some spares that you can borrow.
Energy exchange: £33.00 payable in advance and is none-refundable.
We very much look forward to welcoming you on 14 February 2025.
With love and light.
Amanda xx

Cacao Ceremony, Gong Relaxation Sound Bath and Creative Writing

Friday 10 February 2023

18:30 to 21:30

Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga

Denby Dale

Huddersfield

HD8 8TB

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Amanda of Pura Vida Holistic Therapies and Yoga and Luke Emsley are thrilled to be collaborating to offer you the perfect fusion of cacao, sound healing and the written word to enhance your creativity and illuminate your mind.

CACAO CEREMONY – Amanda Kitchen

Amanda will hold a safe, sacred space and will open the cacao ceremony with a prayer followed by a blessing with smoke to cleanse the space and clear away any negative energies.

Arrival/grounding – focusing on the breath, emotions and body to settle us in and to bring ourselves into the now – the present moment.  We will also connect with mother earth – Gaia, to ground us.

Amanda will share a little ‘Cacao wisdom’ as we move into a cacao prayer to honour and pay gratitude to our ancestors and to this sacred and nourishing, heart-healing, heart-opening plant medicine as we invite Her into our most precious bodies.

During the Cacao ceremony you will be invited to sit in stillness, connecting with the third eye chakra – Ajna to connect with your intuition, creativity, visualisation and imagination to bring clarity and provide inspiration and illumination for your written words.

Gong Relaxation Sound Bath – Amanda Kitchen

A Gong Relaxation Sound Bath is a fantastic way to leave behind the pressures of modern life. The session will begin with some gentle drumming followed by the mesmerising crystal bowls and the Himalayan singing bowls leading into the powerful gongs. The captivating tones will lull you into a deep, restorative relaxation and your body will take what it needs from the vibrations of the instruments bringing it back into balance (homeostasis) which is when the body’s own self-healing mechanisms kick in.  There will be a short period of silence and then you will be brought round with the tinkling of percussion instruments.

There are several health benefits associated with achieving this state of deep relaxation including lower blood pressure, increased blood circulation, balancing of the nervous system, reduced mind chatter, better sleep patterns. Some people gain mental clarity or feel very energised by the sessions. The session may even enhance your creativity and lift your mood if you are feeling low.

Some people also experience a reduced sense of pain, plus relief from symptoms of ongoing medical conditions and illnesses as the vibrations work at a cellular and molecular level. The sound helps to induce our natural relaxation response, taking us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode and into our restorative, parasympathetic state and puts us into an altered state of consciousness, altering our brainwaves.
In my experience, people with auto-immune conditions and conditions involving the nervous system seem to feel considerable benefits.

Participants generally leave with a feeling of inner peace, calmness and tranquillity and a reduction in stress, anxiety or worry.

A Gong Relaxation sound bath works on all levels of your being – mind, body, soul & spirit. The sound vibrations will provide a ‘sonic massage’ to your physical self and subtle energy fields, leaving you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and restored.

CREATIVE WRITING – Luke Emsley

Taking a creative, no-pressure and easy-access approach to wordplay, you will be offered a chance to absorb, reflect upon, and wholeheartedly embrace this unique workshop experience. Absolutely no experience or qualifications with the written word are necessary. Rules of language, grammar and punctuation will be only as important as you choose them to be.

In the spiritual and sacred space that Amanda will be holding, Luke will help you use the written word to deepen and enhance understanding and personal experience. Together, we will hope to discover liberating insights, emotional acceptance and moments of joy. Although sharing our words can be wonderful, there is no pressure to do so. The outcome might be a simple scribbled token for your personal cherishing and future reference, maybe something more expansive that is to be read aloud, and anything and everything in between! It will be the perfect result of however your pen meets your paper: beauty will be found through your voice in written word.

Benefits of creative writing:

  • Gives clarity of thought
  • Enhances language skills
  • Improves communication skills
  • Promotes mental well-being
  • Builds confidence
  • Increases empathy

Shares (if you feel called) and candle lighting.

About Luke:

Luke is a poet, writer and actor who has also studied counselling. After recently embarking on a more spiritual path to find a more wholehearted way of living, and having found emotionally cathartic places in the spaces and treatments offered by Pura Vida, Luke was inspired to write and share this poem at Amanda’s event in December 2022:

“The Goddess Path”

Once, there was a powerful Goddess
who learned restored direction.

She let happiness flow through
the dance of the night’s clouds;
and hope grew
the way the scent of lavender blooms
on peaceful hills.

In the leap of the hare,
and in the clip-clop of the horse’s hoof,
and in the flutter of the feathers
of a love-sprung dove,

she found her direction.

Whether her path would lead to the
brilliant blackouts of deepest eclipses,
or to the dazzle of starlight’s flight
o’er e’er glowing skies…

…the path was hers.

About Amanda:

About – Pura Vida Holistic Therapy (puravidaholistics.co.uk)

What to wear:  comfortable, loose clothing.

What to bring:

A journal/notebook and a pen.

A bottle of water.

A yoga mat, two cushions and a blanket to make yourselves a cosy cocoon.

Energy Exchange: £35.00.  Payment is in advance.

Cancellation: Places can be cancelled provided 48 hours notice is given. Cancellations of less than 48 hours notice are non-refundable.
Refreshments: Yummy vegan healthy treats and health giving drinks will be served after the event.
We are excited to welcome you on 10 February 2023.
Amanda and Luke xx

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I’d love to hear from you. Contact me to make an appointment or for advice on the best treatments for you and your specific requirements. Call 07931 739452 or fill in the form below.