Relaxing Retreat Afternoons
Body Energy Gift Box
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Mission: To provide opportunities for you to think more deeply about YOUR own wellness


Yorkshire Prestige Award Winning

'Holistic Therapist'


Body Energy Gift Box

Inside this gift is aeons old information from Eastern holistic wellness cultures, giving an awareness of your body's energy systems: chakras; energy zones; energy channels; and energy fields, as well as skeletal, muscular, and endocrine connections.  Body energy is something that we can all relate to, we all feel it, we can understand it, and we can all access the power of it if we attune and balance our vibrational matrix.


'Eastern Philosophy, Western Talk' and 'The Way You Move Says It All', with incense holder and scents all beautifully wrapped with love.


Whether you're looking for stories to inspire your mind, knowledge to pass on to others, or practical tips to motivate a daily routine of lengthening your body and settling your mind, these two books provide inclusive, easily accessible, and experience based guidance using diagrams, images, and text.


Only £19.97

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Holistica's Background

First there was 'Holistica' which established in 2021 providing personally tailored massage treatments, Pilates classes, and Raja yoga sessions as a mobile service to all areas of West Yorkshire, UK.  

Then 'Holistica Training Centre' began in 2023 providing massage training, workshops, and educational development projects in Body Awareness and Body Posture.
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Now there is 'Holistica Education' that teaches PSHE 'Wellness Workshops' in West Yorkshire schools.  

And Holistica's Relaxing Retreat Afternoons

Holistica's motto and ethos is at the heart of all services: "Every human being has a responsibility to care, and the foundation of being a good carer is to know what being cared for feels like."

Holistica Massage Training

In association with The Guild GTi


Professional Holistic Therapy

Body Massage Training

Accredited and fully insurable to work in the UK


Facilitated by Jessica Blackbond

Wyke, BD12 9EL, West Yorkshire.


"Not just any massage... A Holistica Massage."

Massage can de-stress, feels good, and is known to boost happiness. 


All of us want to be happy.  For a caregiving person, it is usually top priority.  But did you know the natural chemicals released during times of happiness are not just solely for the person receiving the care?  It is an exchange of energies that can be nurtured and developed between both the person you're giving to and yourself. 


So if you are having trouble finding your happy place, Holistica's massage therapy training can help you develop your dopamine wellbeing.


Photograph by Mike Bettney Photography.

Find Your Happy Place

“Hi Jessica. 

Just wanted to say thank you once again for

a great course. 

I've learnt so much and have some lovely

memories too 💕"

Gill, 2025 Holistica Training Centre Body Massage Graduate

Only £295 plus registration fee...

Holistica's Massage Therapy Training covers massage techniques, the preparation you need to become fully insured including anatomy and physiology, and you learn Holistica's full body massage routine.   


You will study the theory online, but you will attend Holistica's Training Centre for the practical training, which is located in Wyke BD12 9EL.


Once you have completed your training you will receive your certificate, 39 CPD points, and information on how to obtain UK standards insurance.


Contact Jessica for more information or to discuss training dates.  Training places are limited to ensure optimal training is given. 


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"I was nervous to do the course as I didn't know anyone, but Jess immediately put me at my ease.  The massage training was great, and the online resources after completion are helpful for me to develop my new skills. I highly recommend this course."
- Joanne, 2025

Education Workshops

A note from Jessica:


"As a leading and award winning education provider in the West Yorkshire region, Holistica completely understands some of the challenges young people are currently facing.  School years are a crucial period for development, not only in body and emotions but also for negotiating new situations and challenges including friendships, self care, and social interactions.


This 1-hour wellness workshop fosters pupils' keen awareness and understanding to explore their place in society as responsible citizens who can work together to improve their personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of those in their community.  Through experiencing and evaluating different practical techniques, this body energy awareness and understanding can be continued into adulthood."

"Jessica Blackbond's skills and professionalism is indicative of the quality of delivery you can expect from her workshops."


- Tracy Witney, Head of Learning and Participation at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

Relaxing Retreat Afternoons

Respect, cooperation and mutual support are part of everything we do.


When you take time to be with yourself, whilst being surrounded with loving energy, you can reach greater heights than you ever imagined.


Leave your external thoughts at the door for 2 hours to focus on YOU.


Holistica's Relaxing Retreats guide you through knowledge of body energy techniques, relaxing breathing routines, and a much needed sleep (Yoga Nidra).


Usually held at Holistica's space in Wyke, BD12 9EL on the first Sunday of every month. 

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Sessions can be mobile.  Please contact Jessica to discuss your Relaxing Retreat event.

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Where you can find Holistica:

At Holistica in BD12 9EL, West Yorkshire.  Regular Relaxing Retreat Afternoon Sessions for Peace, Balance, and Contentment.  Message Jessica for more information


Mobile Massage or Pilates in West Yorkshire.  At your home so you can relax in comfort.  Press the 'Book Here' button to give Jessica dates and times that you would like your Massage or Pilates session.


The Northern School Of Contemporary Dance

Leading Body Awareness lectures to BPA Hons Degree Students.


SNAPS (Special Needs and Parent Support)

Giving much needed massage to parents of children with additional needs.


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Jessica Blackbond's books:

The Way You Move Says It All: Pilates and Chinese Medicine Combined for a Younger Feeling, Healthier You.

and

Eastern Philosophy, Western Talk: A Guide To Understanding Body Energy.


Public Speaking and Private Events

Press the 'Book Here' button below to message for discussing Jessica leading posture, body energy, or massage sessions at your event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much are your mobile massages?
£50 for 60 minutes
£60 for 90 minutes
Jessica brings everything needed, so you don't need to think about it.
2. What is a Relaxing Retreat Afternoon?
The sessions are at Holistica's space in the BD12 9EL postcode area of West Yorkshire.  Each session is designed to develop knowledge in the fundamentals of how the body works with energy channels, chakras, organs, and body energy frequencies by implementing massage and breathing exercises that can positively influence hormones and emotions.   All Relaxing Afternoon Retreats include free refreshments throughout, a 30 minute guided relaxation 'sleep' (Yoga Nidra), and a free gift. 
2-hour workshop = £15
3. What are Holistica's Education Workshops?
All Holistica education workshops teach relaxation techniques to help young people reduce body stress, manage common illness, and nurture emotional challenges.  On-site at your education premises.
For ages from Key Stage Year 1 through to higher education.
Contact Jessica to discuss booking an Education Workshop.
4.  Do you offer sessions at the weekend?
- Absolutely!  
5.  Can I work with Holistica?
Holistica is looking for 'Children's Assistant' volunteers to work on a new project 'Relaxing Retreat for Parents of Children with Additional Needs'.   Skills in speaking and playing with children who have a need for physical and neurological understanding is a must.

"Energy will always heal energy."

Holistica practitioners have trained, honed, and practised their art.  We are known for giving "Not just any massage... A Holistica massage."  

Every mood, every moment, every state of mind. What you feel has an expression in how you move.  Listen to your body and be true to your soul.  Everything else will fall into place.

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"Just had another amazing massage by Jessica.  She is sooooo good, get in touch with her, you won't regret it." 
- Alex
"Wow.  This lady - highly recommended!!!  You can feel her working the magic with her hands, picking up on tension and injuries.  She knows her stuff and you'll actually learn lots about your body and wellbeing - how it all needs to work in tandem to feel your best self"
- Cath
"Jessica is tiny and yet has the most powerful hands." 
- Mark
"Jessica is a unique treasure - not just for her experience and knowledge, but also for her ability to quickly connect with people."
- James

Jessica Blackbond

At the heart of Jessica Blackbond's personable and friendly holistic therapy you will find contagious passion, knowledge, and care. Jessica guides you with explanations of the how's and why's in a way that makes sense!

Jessica worked as a professional contemporary dancer for stage and television until stage fright ceased her career and led her to open a holistic therapy dance and wellness studio.  'Holistica Health, Fitness and Dance' was originally set up in 2006 at Mabgate Mills, Leeds West Yorkshire.

With a desire to travel the world while developing anatomy, physiology, philosophy, and body healing skills Jessica ceased business in 2011 and was very fortunate to travel and study overseas - countries including Africa, America, India, and Australia, and to work overseas - countries including China, French Polynesia (the Cook Islands), and Croatia. 

While taking her sabbatical to experience other cultures and learn self care techniques Jessica wrote a number one Amazon bestselling book ‘The Way You Move Says It All’, created the blueprint to Holistica Training Centre with a core purpose to provide opportunities for you to think more deeply about YOUR own wellness, and wrote notes for her second book 'Eastern Philosophy, Western Talk'.

Inspired by Western and Eastern techniques, Jessica's strong massages include a rich mix of Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Chinese reflexology, and Indian Head.  A fully relaxing massage that gets deep into muscles, works out tension, and helps eliminate toxins and stress to give you a feeling of surreal contentment and peace.

Jessica keeps her heart happy as a proud dog mum to Ralph, who you will also fall in love with at her Relaxing Retreat Afternoons.