Business Support Case Study: Sukshma Marma Therapy
About the business
- Business name: Sukshma Marma Therapy (Lewes District)
- Support programme: Big Ambitions
- Participant name: Marek Lorys
Provides a light-touch massage therapy that anyone can use for their health.
Why they signed up to the business support programme
They are always grateful for any input, suggestions or practical and technical support to help grow the business. At the time, they were particularly interested in ideas and practical suggestions for promoting the Marmas of the Moon self-treatment programme and were delighted to be offered some hours of business support. Receiving hands-on training in setting up and posting on Instagram proved to be very helpful.
What support they received
Marek needed help building confidence with social media and improving his use of hashtags and post types.
We covered LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, focusing on re-posting a reel on Instagram. Discussed tactical marketing ideas like partnerships, public speaking and email marketing strategies to grow his list. Marek was hands-on throughout and has successfully implemented all the advice given.
How this has helped the business
- They now post regularly on Instagram to raise awareness about Sukshma Marma Therapy and its health benefits.
- Treatments can be provided by trained therapists or through the Marmas of the Moon self-treatment programme, available worldwide.
- Discovered Buffer.com, which helps organise and schedule regular posts on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Their mailing list has doubled in size.
- Marek is attending more in-person networking groups and giving talks, attracting new local clients.
- They founded the Marma Therapy Academy, now offering Marma Therapist training courses with students from Oregon, Spain and locally.
- As a result they are receiving more inquiries and bookings for treatments, training and workshops.
Wider benefits from supporting this business
This case study shows how the growth of the Marma Therapy Academy and its services supports local job creation and community engagement. By offering training and treatments, they contribute to the regeneration of the area and enhance the local economy while fostering personal wellbeing.
Thank you! It was great to receive practical and technical advice on social media, especially Instagram, as well as helpful suggestions for the development of the business, which is growing locally, nationally and globally.
Marek Lorys
Contact
For more information on the business support programmes provided by East Sussex County Council, contact the Economic Development Team.
Economic.Development@eastsussex.gov.uk
Big Ambitions is a specialist support programme for businesses that are growing and are likely to employ additional staff within the next six to twelve months. It is funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and a collaboration between Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden District/Borough Councils. It is supported by East Sussex County Council and delivered by Digital Islands.
