Laura McConville PT

08/10/2026

Someone's hijacked the pods !!!

On Thursdays we create space for the body to roll,swing,move,mobilise,stretch .
Using a variety of tools for trigger point release,spikey pods and balls.
Foam roller for self myofascial release.
Bands to support pnf stretching.
Leaving you feeling lengthened ,stretched and unravelled after your week of training.

Torrisholme church of ascension.
18.30 /19.30.
All kit provided (minus the foam roller but I have 2 spare)
£8 payg watsapp for any enquiries or to book your place and spare roller.
07809 695108.

See you soon x

07/10/2026

That was 15 minutes of rain i did not need !
But it was worth it for the rainbow. Xx

06/10/2026

Feet by Bella Aesthetics October offer £20.
Private home clinic Bolton le sands .xx

06/10/2026

Today we (i) had a pedicure then a cuddle .
Everything we do starts from the feet upwards so regular pedicures can promote good posture. By removing any calluses we distribute weight evenly across the foot which allows for healthy alignment from the floor up,ankles,knees,hips, lower back will all be impacted if you are uncomfortable on your feet .x

05/10/2026

New week ,new venture.
Wishing Sarah lots of luck as she opens her new doors today in Milnthorpe.
Xx

We’re opening tomorrow! 🌿

Aesthetics by Sarah & Vine Wellness Hub is ready to welcome you to 4 Main Street, Milnthorpe.

After so much planning, preparation and care, our vision has become a reality — a calm, welcoming space bringing aesthetics, skin health, beauty and wellbeing together under one roof.

Meet our hub of trusted practitioners:

🍃Sarah Shuttleworth,Aesthetics by Sarah: advanced aesthetics, skin treatments and wellness technology.
🍃Lauren Crellin Restore: Beauty treatments, nails, brows, lashes and laser hair removal.
🍃Gemma Drinkall Park Lane Cartmel: Dermalogica skin treatments and waxing & beauty.
🍃SHINE Healing with Ruth massage and acupuncture.
🍃Linsey Meredith Violet Light Reiki Reiki and more .
🍃Dawn Carter intuitive life coaching, clinical hypnotherapy and card readings.
🍃Kirsty Roocroft: aesthetic treatments and skin rejuvenation.
🍃Ruby Buchanan: VISO body sculpting and spa-worthy facials.
🍃Gracie Buchanan: eye lash technician.
🍃Anna Gorst — NW CBT Psychotherapy: CBT for children, young people and adults.
🍃Deborah Willman Sole Balance Therapies: reflexology, Reiki and Indian head massage.

Whether you’re visiting for a familiar treatment or exploring something different, we want you to feel welcomed, listened to and cared for.

Thank you to our clients, our team and everyone who has supported us along the way. Tomorrow, we finally get to welcome you inside.

Find your practitioner, explore treatments and book www.aestheticsbysarah.co.uk

📍 4 Main Street, Milnthorpe

04/10/2026

Following on from my recent post,this is a great little book to help you regulate your central nervous system.
It comes with simple tasks alongside each picture covering, calm.body,calm,mind,emotional safety ,rest and integration.
When our windows of tolerance spill over we can because incredibly distressed and struggle to regulate .
Daily somatic practice built into your day provides a structured window of peace ,even if just for 10 minutes.
A great little activity to do on your lunch break or if youre having a mental health break at work for 10 minutes ,this will stop you from reaching for your phone which as we know ,can be full of triggers .
A great tool to use with children and teens who are navigating a very different world to the world we grew up in, this can be used as a bonding activity ,TV off or onto binaural beats, phones away ,nice snacks and just being present ....we are in desperate need as a collective right now to find activities thst are both cost effective and can be done independently or bonded.
Amazon, great little book to invest in .xx

02/10/2026

How often do you PRIORITISE doing NOTHING.
This took some discipline but im happy to say i do this daily.

Intentional stillness switches on the parasympathetic nervous system ,take us out of ACTION MODE and allows us to engage with our core identity.

Activities to support your parasympathetic nervous system.
Reading
Colouring
Sewing
Knitting
Float pods
Painting
Yoga
Pilates
Breath work

Music to support Activities.
Reiki
Binaural beats
Waterfalls
Rain
Birds singing

You can cleanse your area with sage ,lavender,juniper, rosemary to change the energy and create calm ,relaxing space .
Try to aim for 15 minutes daily wherever you need it .x

02/10/2026

Cortisol spikes and blood sugar regulation.

Low estrogen impacts how the body deals with stress.
Balancing blood sugars is key to avoiding cortisol spikes.

I was waking 3am with racing heart and a sense of dread, ive just started drinking a casein protein shake before bed.
Casein releases protein over a steady period through the night (whey protein is your quick release protein).
When blood sugars drop the central nervous system recognises an ...emergency...and releases a purge of cortisol to raise glucose levels .

We can avoid these spikes by.
Eating protein, carbs,fats with every meal.
Eating before your morning coffee (guilty as charged !!!)
Swapping intense training for mindful movement...swap your morning spin class for a walk in nature ,focusing on breath work .
Morning yoga or pilates stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.

I had to stop training at 05.30 because my central nervous woke on high alert and I needed a good hour of just allowing myself to move slowly through the morning.
I take 2 x L-theanine as soon as I wake up and within 30 minutes my cortisol and dread has dissipated.

Magnesium doesn't work for me and that's the most important thing to recognise in that what works for 1 doesn't work for all.

Ill try the casein for a couple of weeks and see if this continues to provide early waking relief.
Recognising Patterns is important for preparing yourself for periods during the day.
I know mornings between 04.00 and 07.00 are a high alert phase and 4pm my dopamine drops, anxiety climbs and my restless legs start so thats my walking hour.
Motivation is low mid afternoon so I dont work or train during these hours ...I retreat with my light therapy mask or have a nap .

Supplements that may help .
Ashwaganda
Magnesium
Valarien.
Hrt .

And then we get pockets of feeling great ,no symptoms ,surges of motivation and a love for life .
We loose 95pcent of our hormones during this transition ladies, moving through is a fine balancing act.

Enjoy your weekend xx

01/10/2026

IT'S OCTOBER.
New month ,perfect time to set new goals.
Keep them simple.

Let's start with.

1 x 10 minute walk in the morning.
1 x 10 minute walk in your lunch .

30 minutes after your evening meal.
Thats 40 minutes a day .
Let's see what 40 minutes x 31 days does for you .

Easy on the joints.
Won't spike your cortisol.
Will improve mood .
Will increase blood supply to musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems ..which is only ever a good thing .

Walking is my absolute go too ,it resets my nervous system in a way running never could .

See you tonight for STRETCH AND FLEX .
18.30 torrisholme churchbof ascension xx