A HOLISTIC therapist from Bromsgrove has been shortlisted for a best self-employed small business award.

Kelly Anne Therapies has been shortlisted in the top five for the Sole to Sole Award at this year’s Small Awards.

Owner, Kelly Anne Hill has been practicing holistic therapy for the last 20 years and at the moment offers online service such as hypnotherapy, card reading and hypnobirthing.

Kelly Anne said: “I had to switch everything to online services due to Covid. In the first lockdown I was running free weekly meditation sessions on through my Facebook page and I have carried on doing a free class once a month. I am all about giving back to the community.

“The feedback has been lovely and its helped people to relax in a new way and get rid of anxiety during lockdown.”

Kelly Anne is opening a new premise on Worcester Road in Bromsgrove in early June. KINDRED, will be a community holistic space, offering workshops and classes.

Kelly Anne added: “I am utterly thrilled and honoured to be shortlisted for this fabulous award, after many years of hard work, sticking to my values of supporting and uplifting others, and making therapies and mental health support accessible to all, it’s wonderful to be considered in the top 5 in the whole country!

“I’m so excited about taking the next step towards achieving my dream and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for KINDRED”

The Small Awards, organised by Small Business Britain, is a nationwide search for the best small firms, across all different sectors.

Michelle Ovens CBE, founder of Small Business Britain said: “After what has been a difficult year for the whole small business community, it has been inspirational to hear about phenomenal small businesses across the UK, and the determination and resilience they have shown throughout the pandemic,”

“The Small Awards exist to celebrate and champion the amazing contribution of fantastic small firms like Kelly Anne Therapies. We received a record number of applications this year, with an incredibly high standard of entry, so all of the small businesses shortlisted should be rightly proud of this achievement.”

The award ceremony will be hosted virtually on May 13.