Hello.

welcome to the tides.

complementary and holistic therapy in leeds. reiki, Face and body massage, reflexology, sound therapy and sound baths. Neuro-Affirming and neuro-inclusive.

In 2023, after a career change from PR and communications as a headhunter, I launched The Tides.

I use a blend of traditional massage therapy, sound therapy and Reiki energy healing to slow down the body, quieten down the noise, tap into your body’s signals and support nervous system regulation.

The Tides is a place for people navigating high pressure jobs and life overwhelm, women going into and through mid-life stage and those with beautiful, yet busy, neurodivergent brains.

My vibe is low-stimulation, calm and uncomplicated and the practice currently offers 121, private group, corporate / workplace sessions, as well as open events.

Welcome to The Tides. A space to pause.

Ellie

Get to know me

what people say…

  • Close-up of a person adjusting their wrist with a casual blue denim shirt, showing finger and hand details.

    "Deeply relaxing. Ellie skilfully balanced gentle massage, breath work, and invigorating movements. Ellie made me feel completely at ease, and her technique was confident and nurturing."

  • A large salt lamp, a green plant in a pink pot, a white mug, and a plate with sage, flowers, and stones on a white surface.

    "I first visited Ellie for a head massage after suffering from a migraine for a month. She worked magic to relieve my pain. I started visiting regularly and Ellie has adapted the appointment to suit my needs. I always leave feeling like a new person!"

  • a white woman wearing a white shirt with rolled up sleeves is channeling Reiki energy to a white man lying on a massage bed with a beard

    "I walked in feeling disconnected and overwhelmed and (after a reiki and sound healing appointment) left with a stillness i haven't felt in years."

  • A green textured surface with a black and white eye mask, a wooden hair brush and gua sha tool alongside a clear quartz crustal and weighted tuning fork.

    "Ellie is an absolute master of her craft. I felt safe and calm in her energy and the massage was one of the best i've had. Thank you Ellie!!"

  • Leopard print cushion on wooden floor with two mallets, a metallic singing bowl, and two white crystal singing bowls.

    "Ellie has the perfect mix of a down to earth approach to sound healing along with a really intuitive knowledge of how sound can be used to heal and restore. I would definitely recommend Ellie and would go to any of her sound baths again."

  • A close-up of a singing bowl with a wooden striker inside, placed on a shelf with framed Reiki symbols in the background and a small potted plant to the left.

    "Another brilliant energy session with Ellie. She managed to bring me back Down to earth after a very challenging time with all the right touches. Highly recommend - especially for anyone who is neurodiverse."

  • Close-up of two white people. one is giving the other a hand massage wearing a white shirt. The man has tattoos.

    "I found my Reiki sessions with Ellie to be restorative and an opportunity to re-set my mind after a truly hectic, stressful period of my life. The Reiki sessions provided a fantastic antidote to the near-burnout and anxiety I'd been going through. Really recommend."

  • A woman arranging dried flowers in a tall glass vase on a wall shelf.

    "The Indian head massage was so grounding and soothing. Ellie wove in reiki, sound healing, and tuning forks—it felt very intuitive and deeply supportive rather than prescriptive. There was a real sense of being held in the space."

  • A person with red nail polish holding a fan of blue tarot cards with white and yellow designs.

    "During the treatment i noticed a significant reduction in tension and stress. It felt like layers of pressure were lifting. In the hours and days that followed i continued to feel a heightened sense of wellbeing and clarity. I'm grateful to Ellie for the expertise, compassion, calm and positive energy she brought with her."

  • A woman lying on a bed with her eyes closed, receiving a facial massage from another person using their hands.

    "People at work stopped to ask me what I'd done as i was 'back to my old self' after a significant period of stress. All thanks to Ellie."

  • Person crouching, wearing black shirt and pants, holding a red mallet in one hand and a metallic bowl in the other, with other similar bowls in the background.

    "Ellie has such a grounding, gentle presence that really helped me to slow down. I’d really recommend her if you’re feeling overwhelmed, holding tension, or struggling with headaches."

  • A hand with red painted nails holding a smudged sage bundle tied with white string, with a black stone at the end, against a beige wall.

    "The perfect blend of massage and sound allowed me to fully relax and let go. A deeply restorative experience. Ellie has such a grounding, reassuring presence that immediately put me at ease."

  • Wooden sign hanging on a door with a multicolored string, reading "SHHH TREATMENT IN PROGRESS."

    "I felt safely held, nurtured and at no point did i fully come out of the sleepy bubble the head and face massage put me into. I drifted off and Ellie just left me to naturally wake. It's the quietest and most switched off my aDHD brain has been all year. The sound was travelling through me like a wave. Ellie you are magic!"

  • A woman sitting cross-legged on a cream rug surrounded by glass and wooden singing bowls, with a person lying down nearby with a green cloth over their face, in a minimalistic white space.

    "Ellie came to do a sound bath for an event i was hosting. She created a beautiful, calming environment and when she started playing i instantly felt my thoughts slow down and my body relax. It was amazing!"