A letter from Helena ♡

Hi lovely,

I’m Helena — founder of Helrica Massage Clinic.

Before I tell you about treatments or qualifications, I want you to understand something important first.

Helrica was never created to be “just a massage clinic.”

It was created from lived experience, love, support and some of the hardest and most important moments of my life.

The name “Helrica” comes from:

“Hel” from Helena

and

“Rica” inspired by my dear friend Erica and her cancer journey.

Supporting Erica through cancer changed me forever.

It made me completely focus what truly matters in life.

Kindness.

Time.

Connection.

Compassion.

Making memories.

Living fully while we can and putting on a tutu some days and dancing anyway!

One of the biggest things I learned through supporting people during difficult seasons of life is this:

Life is precious.

Wear what you want to wear.

Buy the shoes.

Make the memories.

Roller skate.

Laugh loudly.

Say yes more.

Tell people you love them.

Do what makes YOU happy.

Because none of us truly know what is around the corner.

And honestly?

That philosophy became the heart behind Helrica.

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There was also a time in my own life where I barely recognised myself.

Perimenopause affected me far more deeply than I ever expected.

My confidence disappeared.

I became anxious.

Overwhelmed.

At times I didn’t even want to leave the house.

That experience taught me something incredibly important:

Women need support.

Real support.

Not rushed appointments.

Not being brushed aside.

Not being made to feel silly or dramatic.

Support.

Time.

Understanding.

Care.

Someone who genuinely listens.

That is one of the reasons menopause support became such an important part of Helrica, because I know what it feels like when your body, emotions and confidence no longer feel like your own, and I also know how powerful it can feel when somebody helps you slowly reconnect with yourself again.

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When I discovered this path, I went back to college as a mature student.

Not only did I complete my training, I was honoured to be recognised for my creativity — something that has always been part of who I am.

Creativity runs through everything I do.

The way I support people.

The way I create spaces.

The way I help women rebuild confidence.

The little thoughtful details.

The colours.

The warmth.

The atmosphere.

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I never wanted Helrica Massage Clinic to feel cold or clinical.

I wanted it to feel:

Safe.

Personal.

Supportive.

Hopeful.

Happy.

Relaxed and a place to be safely YOU.

Like somewhere you could finally exhale.

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In May 2026, I was incredibly honoured to receive a Macmillan Star Volunteer award in recognition of the support, care and compassion I bring to people navigating cancer journeys.

Alongside Helrica, I continue supporting others as a Macmillan Cancer Support Buddy because helping people through difficult moments in life genuinely means so much to me.

But outside of Helrica?

I’m also:

A wife to Mark.

Mum to Harry.

A crochet lover.

A gift giver.

A creative soul.

Somebody who truly believes little thoughtful touches matter.

I love colour.

I love joy, because as the quote says “Joy is a vitamin for the soul. You should have a little”

I love helping people feel special.

I believe confidence and self-expression should never disappear simply because life becomes difficult.

That’s why you’ll often see pink tutus, roller skates, my many wigs, glasses, sparkle and colour woven throughout Helrica.

Because healing, support and femininity do not have to feel dull or clinical.

You are still allowed to feel like YOU.

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What makes Helrica different?

Appointments here are intentionally calm, personal and unhurried.

I do not use automated booking systems or impersonal processes.

I personally reply to messages.

Personally arrange appointments.

Personally check in afterwards.

I know how important human connection becomes during difficult seasons of life.

Treatments are adapted around YOU.

How you feel on the day of your appointment may be completely different to how you felt when you booked it.

And that is absolutely okay.

Sometimes appointments are emotional.

Sometimes quiet.

Sometimes chatty.

Sometimes simply a chance to breathe.

At Helrica, there is never pressure to “push through.”

This is YOUR time.

A softer moment.

A calmer nervous system.

A conversation.

A chance to breathe.

A chance to feel cared for.

And maybe — even for a little while — a chance to feel more like yourself again.

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Your journey at Helrica Massage Clinic should feel exciting, not overwhelming.

Appointments all start with a cuppa and a chat. From there, we'll take things at your pace, with support and understanding every step of the way.♡