A PLACE FOR WOMEN To REST, RECONNECT AND RESTORE
Welcome to the Hive
The Hive assists women through the transitions of life - fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, hormonal changes and burnout.
I support the women who give so much to others but feel exhausted or disconnected - helping them restore their nervous system, navigate life's never-ending changes and reconnect with themselves.
"We live in a culture that doesn't allow time for life's transitions. Letting go is hard....it needs time, it needs tenderness"
Sharon Blackie - Hagitude
Connect to your best self
Just as a Bee hive is beautifully connected – every part working in harmony. The Hive helps us to feel connections in a new way whether thats through 1:1 therapies, self practises, events or community.
 massageIndividual treatments for your health and wellbeing. |
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 Therapy gift vouchers |
 ReflexologyA relaxing and powerful holistic treatment. |
 Pregnancy YogaClasses at Ananda wellbeing Studio, Middlesbrough |
 Baby YogaClasses at Ananda Wellbeing Studio, Middlesbrough |
​I'm Steph, a therapist, facilitator and creator of The Hive. I support women in stages of transition, those times when you feel you need "something" you need some support but you might not know what. When you wake up that morning and know something needs to change, you've tried everything you can - the supplements, the apps even the doctors but you still don't feel right. Whether it's pain, anxiety, frustration with lack of support with health issues or you’re navigating a hormonal change. You've spent your energy caring for others but this morning you make that decision that you need to care for yourself. I'm here for you when that day comes. When you’re ready to invest in yourself to feel better.
I’ve been there. In my own experience of IVF, 4 pregnancies, being a mam of 4 and now navigating menopause I have encountered so many gaps in womens care. We lack something in society and in our health care system that supports women in challenging times and we are left to just "cope” or just get on with our symptoms.
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Over the last 10 years I realised that A LOT of my clients are amazing. They are the women who are caring, have jobs that look after or manage others, they are mams, or yearn to be a mam. SO good at putting others before themselves. They are amazing at holding it all together. But in that "being amazing" there is always an underlying tension, chronic stress that sometimes is subtle (sometimes massive) that causes other symptoms.​
"Steph is amazing! She is not only exceptional as a holistic practitioner, but her knowledge of, and interest in, fertility combined to create an extremely specialist skill set."
Sam - fertility reflexology
Many issues I help with include:
-women who like to control everything but when trying for a baby it's not happening - it causes anxiety or frustration
-pain and all the symptoms with PCOS/ PMOS - Endometriosis - Adenomyosis
-recovery from surgery such as hystorectomy / surgically induced menopause
-burnout or exhaustion from giving too much / a lifetime of masking Neurodiversity
-autoimmune disorders
-navigating hormonal shifts such as pregnancy - post natal - menopause you have been to the doctors but still feel isolated, confused and yearn for someone to understand.
So, to address these gaps of care in the cycles of women's lives my offerings from The Hive cover not just the physical but also support in a range of ways to really get deep into your healing. Through 1:1 therapies, rest immersions and community.
I don't fix you but I support you to feel empowered in your own healing.
​Clinical Reflexology - Therapies - Reiki - Women's circle - Retreats - Yurt community
The Hive Clinic
My new clinic is totally like a dream come true. (I do have to pinch myself every day!) A log cabin set in a wildflower meadow, overlooking a view that goes for miles and big open skies it's like your nervous system has a big sigh even before you lay down! I’ve put everything I can into making this a special place that complements the unique therapy. Down to every little detail my practise is eco friendly, ethical and conscious as a place for connection.
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I’m a total anatomy and research geek so my 1:1 treatments are based on a combination of modern science backed nervous system science and traditional therapies. My approach stands out as you get to be part of my process as we find the best combination of specialist practises for your goals. We make the sessions for you - just you! I love to explain everything and provide you with techniques that you can use yourself. I believe you have the power for your healing so I support you in everyway to educate and treat yourself. Largely based on clinical reflexology but including specialist techniques such as Aromatherapy, Reiki, Korean Hand Therapy and Auricular Therapy - (don't worry if you don't know what theres are!) working with powerful reflex points on the hands and ears in a similar way to acupuncture but without needles.
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If your looking for support like this and resonate with my unique approach I'd love to work with you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to find out how I can help you restore and reconnect with yourself.
From my own life’s highs and lows I know how important Self Care is. It's not a luxury it's a necessity. Rest is a central part of my work and I developed Soulful Rest - a 30 day nervous system reset immersion to encourage women to live from a rested state. I know from experience that burnout can creep in- when the nervous system has been struggling to cope, to deal with the stress and mental load women silently carry - there comes a point when something needs to change. This deep practise is for those women who are dedicated to really invest in themselves and make a change. Calm in the Chaos is a mini, online self practise immersion which is accessible all year round and offers lifetime access when you just need a little support .
Fertility support
I am passionate about supporting and empowering women in all stages of fertility, pregnancy, birth and beyond. I have trained in a wide variety of therapies that support women and combined with my own experiences I have developed Seed to Bloom fertility packages.
My Story; In my personal life I have been through fertility issues and a total rollercoaster of experiences. Being told I had the “ovaries of a 50year old" when I was 34 was a blow to say the least. I know our health care system is amazing but there is a lack of consideration sometimes and I searched for someone to offer some more caring support. That gap in care was what led me to reflexology and acupuncture for my own self care.
My “old ovaries!!” led to IVF twice, once with my own eggs then again with a donor egg from Czech Republic. Life then took a massively unexpected turn then having an unexpected 4th baby naturally when I was told it was the menopause at 43! This was after being labelled as infertile for years.
I know what each stage feels like, the hope, the dissapointment, feeling isolated, sometimes excited or helpless. I completely understand the mental and physical challenges which have led me to be committed to continuously train and learn in this specialism so I can assist others navigate this journey.
I can offer support with a holistic approach combining a wide range of techniques and methods but most importantly I will be there for you at every stage.
Women's Circle & Teaching
Do you feel a pull to reconnect with other women? Like a deep remembering. Do you feel a yearning to find space for yourself, to develop your self compassion and confidence while at the same time supporting others? This maybe for you... Set in my cosy Yurt "Barn Owl" I host women's circles throughout the year and seasonal retreats which dive deeper into these teachings.
- Self Compassion - Meditation - Spirituality - Connecting to "the Wild Woman" and other archetypes
- Deep Rest (Yoga Nidra) - Community