The Little Calm Company was created with a simple belief: wellbeing should be practical, human, and genuinely supportive of both body and mind.

The company was founded in the UK by Helen Richards, whose background in the Royal Navy and over a decade of community service shaped a strong, people-first approach to wellbeing. After recognising the physical and mental strain experienced by people in demanding roles, Helen introduced professional on-site massage using portable massage chairs. Her work quickly gained recognition, earning the Shaping Portsmouth Award for Best Start-Up in 2019 and supporting over 300 organisations across the UK, including leading hospitality, media, and global brands.

Andrea was inspired by Helen’s work, values, and integrity, and continued the journey while expanding the scope of The Little Calm Company in Spain.

Andrea’s own path into wellbeing began in childhood after being diagnosed with scoliosis and undergoing ongoing physiotherapy and massage. This early experience shaped her understanding of recovery, posture, and long-term physical health. While studying Psychology at university, she qualified as a Personal Trainer and began exploring how movement, confidence, and mental wellbeing are deeply connected.

Alongside her training in personal training and sports performance, Andrea developed a strong appreciation for the role a nutrient-dense, supportive diet plays in nourishing mind, body, and overall wellbeing. During her MSc in Sports Performance, she also discovered the value of meditation and hypnotic techniques in supporting focus, recovery, emotional regulation, and performance — tools she now integrates thoughtfully into her holistic approach.

Andrea previously worked as a support worker, supporting children and adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. This experience continues to shape her compassionate, individual-centred way of working.

Today, The Little Calm Company Spain offers holistic wellbeing services that combine movement, massage, nutrition awareness, and mindfulness to support individuals, sports environments, events, retreats, and organisations. Andrea works closely with trusted, specialist professionals whenever additional expertise is needed, ensuring clients always receive ethical, appropriate, and evidence-informed support.

Compassion sits at the heart of everything we do. Andrea has always been passionate about supporting both people and animals, with a childhood dream of opening an animal shelter. A portion of The Little Calm Company’s earnings is regularly donated to local animal and children’s charities, allowing the business to give back to the communities it serves.

At its core, The Little Calm Company is about creating calm, strength, and balance — with integrity, collaboration, and care.