holistic natural treatments in kent

Creating space for you to pause, reset and restore your skin’s natural vitality, whilst nurturing your nervous system and whole-body wellbeing.

Where skin, body and wellbeing flourish with advanced facials, holistic therapies and natural skin transformations in Whitstable, in the South East of Kent.

Find your Ritual
Catherine Howkins - Skin and body treatments in Kent

Our modern lives can feel frenetic and scattered, with our needs constantly shifting and often unmet.

This is a space to return to yourself.


A skin and wellbeing studio rooted in the philosophy that skin health and facial vitality come from nervous system regulation and whole body connection. I support your journey to resilient skin, a healthy glow and a lighter feeling in your body.

In the tranquil studio setting, holistic treatments are a blend of advanced facials with body therapies. We work together to assess the daily challenges and stresses affecting your skin and wellbeing, then craft treatments and skin transformation programmes to meet your individual needs.

Fusing Traditional Chinese Medicine health philosophies with natural skincare and cutting-edge technology for visible and lasting results. The studio is a safe place for you to let go, and to experience a physical shift held in safe hands.   

Explore The Rosehip Ritual

The Rosehip Rituals Treatment

A bespoke, integrative ritual that works far beyond the surface of your skin, engaging the muscles, fascia and deeper structures beneath. Treating your skin and body as one connected system, my signature method restores internal harmony, while delivering visibly lifted, luminous skin and long term vitality.

Blending advanced and time honoured techniques, including gua sha, facial cupping and acupressure with buccal massage and advanced skin technologies. Sculpting facial massage is combined with refined, natural formulations to deeply nourish, hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier. The result is both immediate radiance and lasting resilience.

The Rosehip Ritual method extends into the body through reflexology, aromatherapy massage and acupressure, intuitively applied where additional support is needed. Creating space and support to balance digestion, calm the nervous system, encourage hormonal equilibrium and stimulate lymphatic flow. Following treatment, a deep sense of ease unfolds throughout the entire body, leaving you restored and gently energised.

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  • “Catherine was so supportive and understanding. I felt listened to and guided. The facial was quite possibly one of the most transformative experiences I've ever had in an hour. Just incredible. Thank you ."

    — Laura, Whitstable

  • “I left with radiant, relaxed skin and my frown lines were visibly reduced. There was also some clear improvement in definition around my jawline. It was a deeply relaxing experience, where I felt like I had slept for a lifetime. Catherine makes you feel at home instantly.”

    — Amie Whitstable.

  • “Catherine’s treatments always feel so much more than a facial or a massage. A real treat for the skin and my nervous system! ”

    — Steph, Whitstable.

  • “The hormonal balancing massage was amazing - Catherine asked me all about my symptoms before hand so I felt like the massage was very bespoke. The acupressure seeds she applied at the end of the massage meant that the relaxed and calm feeling lasted for days afterwards. I loved it and would definitely go back for another treatment."

    — Jo, Whitstable

  • "Catherine takes the time to get to know you, what you might have going on and how she can create perfect blends to support your needs in each session. Whether you’re after a helping hand to soothe the stresses of life and calm anxiety or needing a little tender loving care for achy limbs, Catherine’s blends and magic hands will definitely help. She even created beautiful aromatherapy bath salts for me to use after one of our sessions to continue supporting me even after I’d left."

    — Sunni, Whitstable

You’re in the right place.

Holistic Wellness Therapist Whitstable, Kent

Hello, I’m Catherine.

I’m a holistic therapist and skin specialist. My approach is centred on the connection between the skin, nervous system, hormones and the wholebody, supporting not only your skin health but also your emotional and physical wellbeing.

We do so much in our daily lives, and sometimes we need gentle guidance and the support to truly slow down and tune in to the wisdom of what our bodies are communicating to us.

Meet me and my approach

  • The Rosehip Ritual Treatment

    Blended facial and body therapies from my tranquil private studio in Whitstable, Kent. Book your space.

  • Radiance Foundations

    An online programme to get your glow from home, learn self massage, gua sha and ways to nourish your skin body and nervous system for radiance that comes from within. Join the waitlist.

  • Skin Consultation

    Holistic skin health journey to reset your skin and feel renewed naturally - online or in person.

Discover the Signature Treatment

I’m an accredited member of the CThA and the CNHC.

My philosophy is to provide a space where your skin, body and mind are fully supported, allowing your natural vitality and wellbeing to flourish.

Drawing on expertise across holistic therapy, advanced skin science, and bodywork disciplines, I help your skin and body return to their natural rhythm. Each treatment is a considered ritual designed to nourish, restore, and support your whole system, so your skin glows and your body feels deeply at ease.

From my tranquil skin clinic in Whitstable, I welcome clients from across Kent and London - from Canterbury and Margate to Broadstairs and Ashford. Each skin treatment and body massage is an invitation to restore balance, nurture your body, and awaken your natural radiance.

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