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Upminster Sanctuary Complementary Healing and Teaching The Upminster Sanctuary is a peaceful haven in Essex offering expert therapies, yoga, qigong, natural remedies & room hire.
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From back pain to anxiety, to mental health—our trusted team is here to help you heal, relax & restore. Julia, an experienced Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, Spiritual Healer and Teacher, created this self-contained therapy centre and its surrounding gardens as a centre of healing and learning, dedicated to the love and care of all its visitors. Set in rural surroundings within two major ley lines, it promotes a feeling of contentment and relaxation - a peaceful haven where clients can feel rejuvenated and restored. See 'About us' to learn more about The Sanctuary,

For a list of the treatments, classes and workshops - as well as a leaflet showing the therapists' surgery times and fees go to 'What can we offer you?'

Gift Vouchers are available on request.

🌿 Why did people hang herbs above their doors?Long before air fresheners and scented candles, bundles of herbs could be ...
13/10/2026

🌿 Why did people hang herbs above their doors?
Long before air fresheners and scented candles, bundles of herbs could be found hanging above doorways, tucked into homes and tied together in little bunches.
But they weren’t always there just to smell lovely.

For centuries, plants have played an important part in folklore, spiritual beliefs and household traditions. Different herbs were associated with protection, good fortune, remembrance and cleansing.

🌿 Rosemary was associated with remembrance, loyalty and protection, and was used in traditional ceremonies and household customs.
💜 Lavender was valued for its fragrance and was traditionally used to scent homes, clothing and bedding.
🌱 Sage has a long history in herbal traditions and has been associated with wisdom, purification and protection in various cultures.
🌿 Thyme was associated with courage and strength in European folklore, while also being a familiar herb in the kitchen.
These traditions varied between regions, families and cultures, and many were passed down through generations.
There’s something fascinating about the way an ordinary plant growing in the garden could hold so much meaning.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, our connection with plants and traditional approaches to wellbeing continues through therapies such as herbal medicine and aromatherapy.

Do you have any herbs hanging in your home, or remember your parents or grandparents using them for something other than cooking? 🌿

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🌿 World Mental Health Day 2026Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.There is a world of difference between s...
10/10/2026

🌿 World Mental Health Day 2026
Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.

There is a world of difference between someone hearing what you say and genuinely listening to what you’re experiencing.
This year’s World Mental Health Day is about recognising something incredibly important: the people who live with mental health challenges have voices, experiences and knowledge that deserve to shape the support they receive.
Because nobody understands an experience quite like the person living through it.
Mental health isn’t always visible. We don’t always know what someone is carrying, what they’ve experienced or how much courage it might have taken them to speak about it.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, we believe that being listened to, respected and understood matters. Our counselling and psychotherapy services offer a confidential space to explore whatever may be troubling you.
Today, let’s do more than encourage people to talk. Let’s make sure we’re really listening. 💚

If you feel you could benefit from talking to someone, please get in touch with The Upminster Sanctuary to find out more about the support available.

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🌿 NEW TO THE UPMINSTER SANCTUARY!Introducing the ShiftWave Chair!Not just a massage chair, it’s a Nervous System Reset.A...
08/10/2026

🌿 NEW TO THE UPMINSTER SANCTUARY!

Introducing the ShiftWave Chair!
Not just a massage chair, it’s a Nervous System Reset.

A science-backed experience that uses pulsed pressure waves, breath-guided audio and supported positioning to help you reset from the inside out.

Bookings available from Monday 12th October.
✨ SPECIAL OFFER — £30 for a 30-minute session!

For more information or to book, contact Denny on 07533 822 672.

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A black cat crosses the road.You see one magpie.Someone puts new shoes on the table.You spill the salt.You walk towards ...
06/10/2026

A black cat crosses the road.
You see one magpie.
Someone puts new shoes on the table.
You spill the salt.
You walk towards a ladder and instinctively go around it.
Someone mentions Friday the 13th.
And after saying “everything’s going really well at the moment…” you immediately add “touch wood.”

Superstitions have been part of human life for thousands of years. Across different countries and cultures, people have developed beliefs and rituals around luck, protection, fortune and signs of things to come.
Some have religious or spiritual origins. Others come from folklore, old customs or practical beliefs that changed as they were passed down through generations.
And plenty have survived even though we couldn’t necessarily tell you where they came from.
Horseshoes for good luck. Four-leaf clovers. Crossing your fingers. Lucky numbers. Breaking a mirror. Opening an umbrella indoors. Throwing salt over your shoulder. Making a wish when you blow out your birthday candles.

Perhaps the most fascinating part is how personal they become.
One family will insist something is terribly unlucky, while another has never even heard of it. And something considered lucky in one part of the world can have a completely different meaning somewhere else.

So today we’re curious…
Are you superstitious? And what’s the ONE superstition you wouldn’t dare ignore? 👀🌿

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A day off work doesn’t always mean a day off.You’re not at work, yes.But are you doing the food shop? Running errands? C...
04/10/2026

A day off work doesn’t always mean a day off.
You’re not at work, yes.
But are you doing the food shop? Running errands? Cleaning the house? Catching up on washing? Taking someone somewhere? Doing all the little jobs you haven’t had time to touch during the working week?
And before you know it, your “day off” is over.

So when do you actually stop?
Not to get something done.
Not to tick something off the list.
Not because somebody else needs you.
When do you take time to simply relax, reset or do something that’s just for you?

Whether that’s an hour spent in a treatment, joining a class, taking some quiet time for your mind, or choosing one of the many therapies available at Upminster Sanctuary, perhaps it’s time to start putting you on the list too. 🌿
Because time away from work and time for yourself aren’t always the same thing.

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One Sanctuary. So many ways to look after yourself. 🌿Wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither are we.You might co...
01/10/2026

One Sanctuary. So many ways to look after yourself. 🌿

Wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither are we.
You might come to The Upminster Sanctuary because your body needs some attention. You might need somewhere to talk. Perhaps you’re interested in exploring a more natural approach to your wellbeing, or you’re simply curious about a therapy you’ve never tried before.

🌿 FOR THE BODY
Acupuncture • Reflexology • Massage Therapies • Cupping
🌿 FOR THE MIND & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
Counselling & Psychotherapy • Hypnotherapy • Mindfulness Coaching
🌿 FOR HOLISTIC & SPIRITUAL WELLBEING
Reiki • Spiritual Healing
🌿 NATURAL APPROACHES
Ayurveda • Aromatherapy • Herbal Medicine • Bach Flower Remedies

That’s one of the things that makes The Upminster Sanctuary a little different. So many different approaches to wellbeing, all in one peaceful place.
And you don’t have to know exactly what you need before you contact us.

If you’re unsure where to begin, get in touch and we can help point you towards the right therapist for you.

Mind. Body. Spirit. Whatever brings you through our doors, your wellbeing starts here. 🌿

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A temporary shelter. A tradition thousands of years old. 🌿This week, Jewish communities around the world are celebrating...
29/09/2026

A temporary shelter. A tradition thousands of years old. 🌿

This week, Jewish communities around the world are celebrating Sukkot, one of Judaism’s major festivals.

One of its most recognisable traditions is the building of a sukkah — a temporary outdoor dwelling with a roof made from natural materials such as branches. During Sukkot, people spend time there, sharing meals and gathering with family and friends.
Sukkot commemorates the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness after the Exodus from Egypt and also has ancient connections with the harvest.

The sukkah itself carries a powerful reminder of the fragility of life, our dependence on something greater than ourselves and the importance of gratitude for what we have.

There is something particularly beautiful about a festival that brings together faith, nature, gratitude, tradition and community.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, where nature, spirituality and connection are such an important part of what we do, we wanted to take a moment to recognise Sukkot and wish everyone celebrating a joyful festival.

Chag Sameach — Happy Sukkot. 🌿

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You don’t need to be at breaking point to talk to someone.You don’t need to have experienced something huge, have all th...
27/09/2026

You don’t need to be at breaking point to talk to someone.
You don’t need to have experienced something huge, have all the answers or even be able to explain exactly what’s wrong.
Sometimes it’s simply that you haven’t felt quite like yourself lately. You’re more irritable than usual. Something keeps playing on your mind. A relationship feels different. Life has changed and you’re finding it harder than you expected. Or perhaps everything looks perfectly fine from the outside, but you don’t feel fine.
Counselling and psychotherapy can give you a confidential space to talk about the things that are difficult to say elsewhere — without worrying about burdening someone, being judged or being told what you should do.
At The Upminster Sanctuary, counselling and psychotherapy are part of the support available, with qualified practitioners offering different approaches depending on you and what you’re experiencing. It’s a space to explore your thoughts and emotions and begin making sense of whatever has been sitting heavily with you.
And you don’t have to wait until something small becomes something much bigger before asking for support.
You don’t need a dramatic reason to go to therapy.
Wanting to feel better is reason enough. 🌿

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When did we stop believing in magic? ✨Childhood was full of completely impossible things that somehow felt entirely poss...
24/09/2026

When did we stop believing in magic? ✨

Childhood was full of completely impossible things that somehow felt entirely possible.
Santa could travel around the whole world in one night. A tiny fairy collected teeth from underneath our pillows. There might genuinely be fairies at the bottom of the garden. You could make a wish on a star, search for the end of a rainbow, believe in magic spells and wonder whether your toys really did come alive when you left the room.

Then we grew up.
Maybe growing up simply makes us more practical. A little more cynical. We start questioning things, looking for explanations and needing proof before we’ll believe something — and somewhere amongst all that growing up, some of the magic disappears.

But perhaps more of it stayed with us than we realise.
We still close our eyes and make a wish before blowing out our birthday candles. We manifest the things we hope will come into our lives. We notice repeating numbers, ask the universe for signs and find a white feather at just the right moment. We still watch a magician do something seemingly impossible and, even though we know there must be an explanation, there’s a tiny part of us that would quite like to believe it really was magic.
We trust feelings we can’t quite explain, find meaning in coincidences and look up at a sky full of stars and wonder if there might be something bigger than us.

Perhaps we could all borrow something from the children we once were — a little more curiosity, imagination and willingness to wonder.

Growing up doesn’t have to mean losing all the magic.

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Upminster Sanctuary Pea Lane
Upminster
RM142XH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+441708251124

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