About Me

Hi, I'm Vanessa (but most people call me Ness,) and I'm a holistic massage and beauty therapist based in Wells.

I take a whole-body approach to everything I do, whether that is massage, facials, manicures, pedicure or waxing. For me, it's not just about the treatment itself, it's about how you feel when you leave. Relaxed, refreshed, more comfortable in your body, and a little more like yourself again.

My story started when I was 16, working in my Mum's dinning room while studying in Bath and gaining experience at a salon in Bath alongside college. By 18, I had my own purpose-built treatment space at home, and at 19 I became fully self-employed. (One of the best decisions I made!). After over 13 years growing my business in Clutton, I moved my business to Wells in 2024, where I now work from a peaceful garden treatment room at home.

Building genuine relationships with my clients has always been at the heart of what I do. I never wanted treatments to feel rushed or impersonal. Having the time to get to know the people I work with is what makes my job so special to me. I feel incredibly lucky to share the small moments, big milestones, and everything else in between.

I am passionate about continuing to learn and evolve, regularly updating my skills and knowledge so I can offer treatments that support both how you look and how you feel.

Above all, this is a space for you to pause, unwind, and be looked after.

I am also proud to be an independent consultant for Neal's Yard Remedies Organic, helping you to choose gorgeous organic health & beauty products to enhance your health and wellbeing, and of course pamper yourself with. I use the products in all my facials, massage treatments, manicures and pedicures.

To read more about Neal's Yard and the great things I can offer by being a consultant click here.

Qualifications

VTCT Beauty & Holistic Therapies Level 2

(Facials, Waxing, Manicures and Pedicures, Swedish Massage, Eye treatments and Tanning)

VTCT Spa & Complementary Therapies Level 3

(Remedial Massage, Workplace Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Indian Head Massage and Hold & Cold Stone Massage)

VTCT Aromatherapy massage Level 3

Pregnancy Massage

Advanced Deep Tissue Techniques

Relaxation, Meditation and Mindfulness for Therapists

Diploma in Ayurveda

Crystals for Facials diploma

Massage for supporting Women's Health

Female Intimate Waxing

Covid-19 related training

Barbicide certification in Sanitisation and Disinfection practices

Barbicide Covid-19 certification for the Professional Beauty Industry

The Guild accredited - Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection prevention and control

Thinktree hub education - Preparing to return to work in a Covid-19 world

Thinktree hub education - Risk Assessment checklist for returning to work in a Covid-19 environment

Jennifer Young - Control of cross-infection in a post Covid-19 world