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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 20/02/2026

"This is a Safe Space!" oh is it! I promised you a 2nd guest blog & this weekend I'll be dropping a real treat from Tigger at The 4Elements Company talking about how we speak & hold space to enable felt safety #blog #guestblog #safety #holdingspace #weekend #sundaymorning #watchthisspace

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 17/02/2026

Join me in May for the 2‑day Advanced Massaging Persons Living with Dementia course & add the “Up‑n‑down‑n‑up‑n‑over glide” (now say that 10x really fast😉) to your skillset massagefordementia.co.uk/product/adva... Just 1 of the techniques to ease the strain on you #hospice #healthyergonomics 2/2

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 17/02/2026

I love playing! When I'm in the flow, with presence, moving my body to ease the strain of delivering a massage, I can find myself doing something new, or nailing a technique that could be useful to others #massagefordementia #playful #flow #presence #creative #MassageTraining #cpd #Cornwall 🧵1/2

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 16/02/2026

Sometimes you just need to go at your pace In my 121 training that’s exactly what we do Taking time to go deeper where you need it building your confidence knowledge & expertise to weave new skills into your own flow & style FHT accredited #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #inclusive #cpd

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 14/02/2026

The Radical Importance of Boundaries & Consent by Dáithí #blog on how crucial boundaries trust-building & attunement are for a plwd how the body remembers rhythm safety & touch Exploring what consent can look like in this context massagefordementia.co.uk/the-radical-... #massage #dementia #guestblog

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 12/02/2026

It’s so much more than massage I love seeing people like Lucinda weave their new skills into the amazing health & #wellbeing work they offer Here’s what she said 6mths after training with me #TransferableSkills #cpd #training #MassageTraining #cornwall #massage #dementia #meetmewhereiam #enable

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 11/02/2026

You’re in for a treat! I’ve got 2 guest blogs coming 1st up: Daithi’s powerful piece on #boundaries #attunement & #consent creating safety & supporting inner healing for plwd #blog #watchthisspace #safety #dementiainformed #massage #dementia #dementiaawareness #meetmewhereiam #acceptance

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 10/02/2026

Wonderful! You've got regular work in a residential home. Now's the time to consolidate your knowledge make sure you've got everything you need to practice as safely as possible massagefordementia.co.uk/product/12-0... That's why we cover ... 🧵1/3 #massage #dementia #cpd #training

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 07/02/2026

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey Poignant evocative beautiful Ptolemy was never entirely fooled by those who took advantage of him Nor was he happy about those who dismissed him othered him underestimated him Highlight: give a person your time, love & presence, honestly #books #dementia #languageoflove

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 06/02/2026

I always get greeted as I arrive that I smell lovely 😊 by the wonderful Admiral Nurses team Essential oils are wafting & we're ready to support plwd & their supporters Always thrilled to chat about the benefits of massage & aromatherapy making a difference to mood wellbeing & relationships #dementia

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 02/02/2026

💓💓 It's February so that means it's Heart Month 💓💓 It's been said before but no harm repeating the mantra "What's good for your heart is good for your head!" There are modifiable dementia risk factors which also are risk factors for heart health 🧵1/3 #dementia #heart #brainhealth

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 30/01/2026

Read all aboudit! My next newsletter is dropping next week Watch out for a Touching Tale embodying the magic of collaboration flexibility & being open hearted as we support a person living with dementia. Subscribe here: massagefordementia.co.uk #whenwordsescapeus #newsletter #massage #dementia

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 23/01/2026

It's been a while! I know, but I have to be ready, a bit like when I write a poem, it either flows or not! So watch this space, tomorrow a.m. I'll be sharing my blog "Sticks to Light Your Fire" a reflection on the importance of becoming a #dementiainformed therapist 🔥🔥🔥 #massage #dementia #cpd

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 22/01/2026

This week, consent looked like a client actively helping me as I gently guided a leg stretch during his massage moving comfortably from 80° to 160° Relaxed, collaborative and measurable 😁 #consent #workingwith #powerwith #boundaries #massage #dementia #massagefordementia

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 20/01/2026

Feeling a bit stuck supporting people living with dementia? Book in for Your Empower Hour and leave with more than motivation! ⚠️WARNING ⚠️may result in: -A plan -Meaningful reading -Resources massagefordementia.co.uk/product/empo... #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #together

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 16/01/2026

What's going on here? The hand nearest you in the photo is a stationary anchor hand, while the other glides slowly up & down, peppering petrissage and reassuring thumb rubs where appropriate #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dignity #respect 🧵1/3

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 13/01/2026

The access road to our Therapy Centre It's hard to grasp the scale of the fir & another tree that fell in tandem crushing a historic Cornish boundary wall Grateful to those who made our workspace safe accessible & useable again #StormGoretti #Cornwall #gratitude #boundaries #massage #therapy

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 12/01/2026

Sometimes to look after my body I use 1-handed techniques to prevent getting the "burn" This is esp true when I treat plwd in their beds which are often too wide to lean over comfortably Looking after our health to support others in looking after theirs #massage #dementia #cpd #boundaries #selfcare

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 19/12/2025

Whether you celebrate this time of year whether you don't celebrate anything at all I wish you time to rest, recharge, peaceful moments, love, connection & at the tippity top of my own list, time to play in just the doses you need ✨💞✨ #christmas #solstice #midwinter #thankyou #gratitude #love

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 16/12/2025

Peace starts with a single touch Give your loved one who lives with #dementia the gift of comfort calm and connection this #Christmas season Contact a therapist from our #dementiainformed community who has completed accredited training in your area massagefordementia.co.uk/therapist-di... #massage

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 11/12/2025

Aromatherapists, let’s connect! Blend ancient wisdom + modern science exploring ways to support people with dementia Calm agitation Manage 2ndry health issues Meet needs to prevent distress Join me in sparking wellbeing cognition & connection massagefordementia.co.uk/product/arom... #dementia

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 08/12/2025

G mornin lovelies! Hope you had just weekend you needed Mine was spent with holistic therapists with a diverse range of experience It was fun & thought provoking I've some clients in mind for some of the techniques I've learned What does the matrix below represents? #bodywork #cpd #training

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 03/12/2025

I agree with Hannah We can use creative ways to communicate nonverbally "I believe all people who come into contact with PLWD would benefit from this" Hannah Hathway, Senior Practitioner, #NHS #Pioneers #massage #dementia #bristol #Avon #somerset #dementiainformed #nonverbalcommunication #connect

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 02/12/2025

Magical combinations! Some massage combos work synergistically I love blending the caring Cs up the inside of the forearm and then flowing down with slow finger-waves to the fingertips & repeat #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #presence #being #play #regulation #feltsafety

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 01/12/2025

What a weekend! 💗 Felt the love at Cornwall's International Diversity Food Festival Quiet time crafting this year's winter wreaths Collaborative Sunday lunch & movie with family Memoir of a Snail bravely, beautifully covers dark themes I want to be Pinky when I grow up! #gratitude #love #community

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 28/11/2025

Looking for reassurance that you're on the right track & to boost your therapy skills? Join us in #Bristol to: Build confidence Navigate consent in dementia care Learn compassionate communication to meet challenges safely Book here massagefordementia.co.uk/product/12-0... #massage #dementia #CPD

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 27/11/2025

Adapt and Blend Yesterday it felt natural for the encompassing waves to morph into a loving hold halfway thro Paying attention to tiny signs of feedback helps us meet their needs more fully #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #attunement #dementiainformed #listen #presence #being #gowiththeflow

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 26/11/2025

A delicious olfactory hug I administered today: Benzoin for comfort in grief Copaiba balsam to improve circulation and ease stiffness Rosewood for convalescence #aromatherapy #massage #holistichealth #timetoheal

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 26/11/2025

Yesterday while preparing space for a client’s massage I offered 3 gentle introductions at points reminding him who I was why I was there again during a pause mid-treatment & as I said goodbye reassuring I’d return soon Routine & repetition offer cues & clues as to what may follow #massage #dementia

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 25/11/2025

I know how scary healing can be Feeling safe with someone you click with is vital It's a privilege I never take for granted holding a safe nurturing space for you This is what Alice said You can book in with me thelittlemassageclinic.co.uk #massagetherapist #aromatherapy #massage #redruth #cornwall

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 20/11/2025

#Carers often need support to keep advocating for loved ones’ rights guiding care with compassion My recent newsletter shares 6 tips to navigate advocacy massagefordementia.co.uk/when-words-e... Subscribe for more practical advice & insights #SelfCare #Community #CarersRights #CarersRightsDay

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 20/11/2025

This #CarersRightsDay is about knowing your rights My lifesaver was the right to work flexibly Hopefully your employer is supportive, but know you can change: working hours times of work place of work flexible arrangement more than once/year What rights do you use? #CarersRights #carers #empower

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 19/11/2025

Go with the flow Another theme that came up in recent training days Really paying attention to what our client or loved one is telling us This means we need to drop our agenda, listen deeply & ADAPT #attunement #massage #Dementia #MindfulMassage #MassageTraining #gowiththeflow #MeetMeWhereIAm

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 18/11/2025

Go with the slow ... A theme from recent Bristol & London training Massage often feels slow yet nerves calm best at 3cm/min Fingerwaves down the forearm should take 8–10s elbow to hand Try it — it feels longer than you think #massage #Dementia #GoWithTheSlow #NervousSystemHealth #MassageTraining

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 14/11/2025

As they say in my homeland it's a dreich day to travel But travel I will as the next stop is North London School of Sports Massage for tomorrow's training on connecting with compassion with people living with dementia on their terms #massage #dementia #connection #withoutwords #MeetMeWhereIAm

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 14/11/2025

Yesterday's joy! #Bristol #Avon #Somerset are lucky to have passionate dedicated NHS teams supporting people living with dementia I listened to enthusiastic discussions on who they would offer their Therapeutic Touch skills to This is what Laurel said #NHS #Pioneers #dementia #humanconnection

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 13/11/2025

A wonderful day unlocking skills Hearing HCPs talk enthusiastically about which patients & families will benefit immediately! Discussing realistic challenges about taking this into nursing homes Creating felt safety thro touch can be preemptive #TheLongGame #ReducingMeds Bring on the evaluation!

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 12/11/2025

I'm a bit OK a lot excited I'm heading Bristol-ward to facilitate training for some lovely #NHS HCPs to take therapeutic touch to their communities to improve health, wellbeing & relationships for people living with #dementia & their supporters. #massage #pioneers #connection #MeetMeWhereIAm

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 11/11/2025

This Christopher Robin Winnie the Pooh quote reminds me of when my grandma met her great grand-daughter My daughter was just a wain Towards the end of our last visit grandma took this angel from her Lladro collection curled it in my daughter's hands "something to remember me by." #LoveLivesOn

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 10/11/2025

There's still time to book for Saturday Join us to build your confidence to support people living with dementia with dignity This may be the most rewarding work you will ever do! #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiainformed #dementiaawareness #inclusive #dignity #CPD FHT accredited

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 10/11/2025

So COP30 begins ... A timely reminder that real change starts with ourselves Green policies can play a meaningful role feel free to explore mine massagefordementia.co.uk/green-policy/ but they can also be superficial performative greenwashy #holistic #holistichealth #oneplanet #sustainability 🧵1/2

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 07/11/2025

I love when a client relaxes enough to fall asleep during a treatment As they stir now and then, soft reminders of who I am & what' I'm doing help re-anchor their trust 🧵1/3 #massage #dementia #massagefordementia #dementiaawareness #dementiainformed #carers

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 06/11/2025

In a review (Ebihara et al., 2021) established rosemary & lemon oils in the morning & lavender & orange oils at night improved cognition & BPSD of dementia We can bring essential oils into our environments to shift moods & improve cognition #Aromatherapy #massage #dementia #dementiacare #enable

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 05/11/2025

Group training not for you? Lisa enjoyed the benefit of 121 training & got exactly what she needed from her day Warning: you may leave with symptoms such as motivation to transform lives, direction for your business & a thirst for more knowledge! massagefordementia.co.uk/contacts/ #massage #dementia

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 04/11/2025

This isn't just a #massage course! This is about transforming care & support for people living with #dementia Join us to become part of our community of dementia informed therapists Learn specialist touch techniques & safe, compassionate approaches "When words escape us, touch says it all" #London

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 03/11/2025

Yesterday I joined the "last hurrah!" of beautiful blooms up the land #LastHurrah #FoodForest #permaculture

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Nicolle Mitchell @massagefordementia.co.uk · 31/10/2025

A warm welcome to Christina Keshav holistic bodyworker based in Southeast #London now listed in our advanced dementia-informed therapist directory Christina brings deep experience & heartfelt commitment to supporting people living with #dementia Tel: 07504 637836 Email: christina.keshov@yahoo.co.uk

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