welcome to a little peace CIC

Our mission is to bring accessible wellbeing support to unpaid carers and the wider community, through massage therapy, wellness workshops, and partnerships with local organisations
we provide a peaceful space where unpaid carers can breathe, restore, and be cared for, many for the very first time.
 

Why this matters

 
The numbers are stark:
There are 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK, saving the economy an estimated £162 billion a year
Over 70% of unpaid carers report a negative impact on their mental health, and nearly half experience depression or anxiety. Many unpaid carers go years without a break, with little access to affordable wellbeing support
My own 16 week research programme with unpaid carers achieved a 50% reduction in stress levels, demonstrating just how transformative the right support can be

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Who We Are

A Little Peace CIC was founded by Casey Stewart-Smith, massage therapist, researcher, and long-time East Londoner.

Since 2013, Casey has run Revive Massage Therapy in Mile End, offering advanced clinical and holistic massage to clients dealing with pain, stress, and burnout. She holds a BTEC Level 6 Diploma in Advanced Clinical Massage and Sports Therapy — the highest qualification of its kind in the UK and Europe, and has built a practice grounded in evidence, empathy, and genuine results.

But over the years, Casey kept noticing the same thing: the people who needed care most were often the ones least likely to seek it out. Unpaid carers, in particular, the invisible backbone of so many families and communities, were running on empty, with little support and even less recognition.

That observation turned into research. Casey carried out a 16-week project focused on unpaid carers, combining therapeutic treatment with ongoing support. The results were striking: participants saw a 50% reduction in stress levels. That research earned Casey an invitation to present at the 3rd World Congress on Mental Health and Psychiatry in the Netherlands in March 2025.

a little peace CIC is what comes next.