~Who we are~

Moonheld Healing is a heart-led space for rest, reconnection and gentle healing, founded by me, Poppy – a Reiki Master, holistic therapist and lifelong believer in the quiet magic of slowing down.

My journey into this work actually began during a very tender time in my life. In 2023, after experiencing a lot of loss within my family, I found myself searching for something that could help me process grief, find calm and reconnect with myself again. This is when I was first introduced to Reiki. I booked a session not really knowing what to expect, but the experience completely shifted something within me. It allowed me to soften, release and feel held in a way I hadn’t experienced before. That moment truly changed the direction of my life.

I went on to train in Usui Reiki Level 1, initially just to support my own healing journey and learn how to work with energy for myself. The more I practiced, the more deeply connected I felt to the work. Not long after, I completed Reiki Level 2, which allowed me to begin offering sessions to others. Over time, my passion for energy work continued to grow, and I have now recently qualified as a Reiki Master, and I am currently training to become a Reiki Master Teacher so that I can eventually guide others on their own Reiki paths.

Alongside this, I also trained in Level 2 NVQ Beauty Therapy, Massage, Crystal Healing and Tarot Reading, weaving together a blend of practical bodywork and intuitive healing practices. I am also a proud member of the UK Reiki Federation, which supports professional standards within Reiki practice.

My business first began in 2023 as Poppy Therapies, where I originally offered beauty treatments and nails. While I loved creating a space where people could feel cared for, I slowly realised that traditional beauty work didn’t feel fully aligned with the deeper path I was being called towards. Around the same time, I began incorporating massage, Reiki and crystal healing, and it quickly became clear that holistic healing was where my heart truly lived.

This led to the next chapter of my business – Reiki of the Wolds, where I focused more fully on energy healing and soulful treatments. Through this work, I had the honour of supporting so many wonderful clients through rest, emotional release and self-connection.

After running my therapy business for some time, I felt intuitively called to take a small step back and allow space for reflection and growth. During that pause, it became clear that something new was ready to emerge – something that felt even more aligned with the work I am here to offer.

And so Moonheld Healing was born!

The name reflects the energy I hope to hold for every person who walks through the gate – soft, nurturing and gently supportive, like being held under the calm light of the moon. Moonheld Healing represents a fresh beginning, a deeper alignment with my purpose and a space where healing can happen slowly, naturally and without pressure.

Today, I offer Usui Reiki Healing, intuitive massage rituals and Floragy botanical facials, all designed to support the nervous system, encourage energetic balance and create a space for true rest and restoration. Every treatment is guided intuitively, honouring what your body and energy may need in that moment.

Moonheld Healing is now based in a beautiful garden studio in Bourton-on-the-Water, a quiet, cosy sanctuary where clients can step away from the busyness of life and simply breathe for a while.

This new chapter feels incredibly aligned and divinely timed, and I truly believe the best is still unfolding. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Moonheld Healing, and I feel so grateful to welcome each person who becomes part of the journey.