~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.