Use this section to find out about different types of therapy and the benefits of each.

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Aromatherapy / Alexander Technique / Allergy Testing /
Acupressure / Ascension Reiki / Aura-Soma Colour-Care-System®

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Bach Flower Remedies / Bowen Technique

C
Crystal Therapy / Colours of the Soul Colour Therapy

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EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) / Emotional Therapy / Energy Field Healing

H
Holistic Massage Therapy / Homoeopathy

I
Indian Head Massage

K
Kinesiology

L
Life Changing Breathwork / Life Coaching

M
Manual Lymphatic Drainage / Medical Herbalism / META-Medicine®

N
Naturopathy / NLP / Numerology / Nutritional Therapy

R
Reiki / Reflexology / Remedial Massage Therapy

S
Sekhem / Sound Therapy / Swedish Massage

T
Tai Chi / Thai Massage / Transformational Breathwork

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Aromatherapy


Alexander Technique

What is it?
The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern - not just the symptom. The teacher can help you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout our body that have previously gone unnoticed.

A Brief History
F.M. Alexander (1869-1955), an actor who began his career as a Shakespearean orator, developed chronic laryngitis while performing. Determined to restore the full use of his voice, he carefully watched himself while speaking, and observed that undue muscular tension accounted for his vocal problem. He sought a way to eliminate that restriction. Over time, he discovered and articulated a principle that profoundly influences health and well-being: when neck tension is reduced, the head no longer compresses the spine and the spine is free to lengthen. Alexander restored his own natural capacity for ease by changing the way he thought while initiating an action. From this work on himself and others, he evolved a hands-on teaching method that encourages all the body's processes to work more efficiently - as an integrated, dynamic whole. (From the 1996 North American Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique Directory)

How does it work?
As children, our posture and ease of movement are a joy to watch, but as we start to tense our muscles in reaction to many of life's worries and concerns, our posture deteriorates into what can border on deformity.

Many of us often hold four or five times more tension in our bodies than is really necessary. We often make life much harder for ourselves. Our shoulders become permanently hunched, our necks become stiffer and stiffer and we sit either slumped or holding ourselves in a very rigid fashion, as our minds become more and more concerned with the future and the past and our awareness of the present moment diminishes.
Over the years we become accustomed to the ways in which we sit and stand without realising that it is often these very positions that are putting strains upon our body.
It may be many years before we start to suffer from aches and pains or restriction of movement. The Alexander Technique begins by showing you the underlying cause of pain, enabling you to eliminate the tension responsible for so many of the ailments that we mistakenly put down to the aging process.
This excess tension, if left unchecked, can lead to common ailments such as arthritis, neck and back pain, migraines, hypertension. Sciatica, insomnia and even depression.
Vast amounts of money are being spent on the treatment of these illnesses, yet the number of patients continues to increase. With the right education through a teacher of the Alexander Technique, many people could be helped to understand the causes of their problems and be taught to help themselves, so that their aches and pains may either be relieved or avoided altogether.

Side effects
There are no adverse side effects with the Alexander Technique. It is not a passive treatment, such as osteopathy or massage. The difference lies in the teacher's approach to the pupil and their problems. The pupil is encouraged to think, to become more conscious, to learn awareness of their mind and how their body moves, in order to correct problems and heal themselves.

Many people who practice the Technique experience a general feeling of lightness throughout their bodies and even describe the sensation as being like 'walking on air'. Since our physical state directly affects both the way we feel mentally and emotionally, people who have practiced the Technique often say they feel much calmer and happier even after just a few lessons. In a way, you are learning something that, deep down, your body already knows. With the Alexander Technique, you come to understand much more about how your body works, and how to make it work for you.

What is it used for?
Arthritis, neck and back pain, migraines, hypertension, sciatica, insomnia and even depression.

What happens during an Alexander Technique lesson?
Alexander lessons are not painful nor is there anything physically aggressive about the work. During a lesson your teacher will be observing your posture and movement patterns. The teacher will also use their hands gently placing them on your neck, shoulders, back and so on. The teacher is uses their hands in order to get more information about your patterns of breathing and movement. You will be gently guided to encourage a release of restrictive muscular tension.
A lesson usually lasts between thirty and forty-five minutes. It will probably take a few lessons for you and your teacher to get an idea of how quickly you will make progress. At the start, pupils are usually urged to come for lessons fairly frequently, perhaps two to three times per week. This is because the new approach to movement, and to thinking about movement, which they are learning, is a bit unfamiliar at first and may need a little extra help to become established. Later on in the process, pupils often find they can continue to progress quite well with lessons spaced a week or more apart.

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Allergy Testing

What is an allergy?
The term allergy is used to describe a response within your body to a substance that turns into a reaction which can cause inconvenience and in some cases, a great deal of misery.

Allergy affects one in four of the population in the UK at some time in their life. Each year the numbers are increasing by 5% with as many as half of all sufferers being children.

What is an allergen?
Almost anything can be an allergen for someone, the most common being house mites, pollen from trees and grasses, cats, dogs, insects such as wasps and bees, milk, eggs, peanuts. Less common allergens include nuts, fruit and latex. A person's immune system believes that the invading allergens are damaging and in response the body produces an antibody to attack them. This in turn leads to other cells releasing further chemicals which together cause irritation, inflammation and the symptoms of an allergic response.

Here are some of the most common symptoms associated with allergies: sneezing, wheezing, sinus pain, runny nose, coughing nettle rash/hives, swelling, itchy eyes, ears, lips, throat and palate, shortness of breath, sickness, vomiting and diarrhoea, increase in secretions.

You may have experienced some of the above symptoms, in which case you should state to the person testing for allergies whether the symptoms occur at any particular time of day or year and how often, which part of the body is affected, how severe the symptoms are, family history, self help remedies which seem to help, triggers i.e. whether or not there is anything in particular, which makes your symptom worse, do you improve when you are away from the place where your symptoms occur, i.e. home or work environment? Answering these questions is part of the process of taking a history, this can often help toward identifying the allergens.

If the results from the tests are positive and correlate with a clear and precise history then the patient should gain benefit from appropriate allergy medication, not only to relieve the symptoms, but also to prevent them re-occuring.

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Acupressure

What is it?
Acupressure is a way of accessing and releasing blocked or congested energy centres in the body. Acupressure is directly descended from acupuncture. It is relatively easy to learn and you can practice it on yourself. Unlike acupuncture where a practitioner inserts a needle, you simply apply pressure usually with your thumb to the relevant acupressure point.

A brief history
Acupressure may be as old as 5000 years, and it believed to have its origins in Ancient China.

How does it work?
Throughout time, as human beings, we have brought comfort to each other through touch. We constantly and instinctively rub and press parts of our body to relieve muscle aches and pains.

According to Oriental belief the body is charged by 'chi' energy (pronounced 'chee') which travels along pathways on the surface of the body known as 'meridians'. A meridian is not dissimilar to a river in many ways. It has a source, an end and various points along the way where things can accumulate. Along the meridians these 'points' act as a pumping station allowing energy to focus before moving to the next point on the meridian. Applying pressure to one of these points has the effect either of stimulating the energy where perhaps it has become stuck or stagnant or relieving pressure where chi needs dispersing.
Acupressure is used to relieve symptoms by applying pressure to one or several acupressure points. It is a system that anyone can learn and practice on themselves knowing that they will not do any harm. The best way to learn acupressure is to practice applying pressure to some of the points on yourself so as to learn to experience the difference between the various points in terms of pain or any other sensation that you may feel. It's really only by practicing on yourself initially can you begin to get a good sense of how these points can relate to different symptoms.

What is it used for?
Acupressure can successfully treat:
Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, Digestive Problems, Aches & pains, Headaches and Migraine, menstrual problems, PMS, Menopause and Fatigue and much more.

Side effects
As you apply the pressure, do not jab into the point. Approach it slowly and go down to a level at which you feel a certain resistance and on the border line with what feels painful. If you press a point that is painful, do not go beyond the pain barrier, as this will often have an opposite effect to the one you are trying to achieve. Try applying the pressure in a spiral motion. If you do this you will notice how the point begins to open up.
Here are four starting points on which to try acupressure on yourself. See how you feel. There are plenty of good books on acupressure for further in depth guidance and instruction. Once you have practiced, you may wish to delve further!

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Ascension Reiki

Ascension Reiki and Angelic Attunements of Light includes the original information of the Usui Shiki Ryoho system of healing and the original Atlantean information bringing forward forgotten knowledge through the Angelic Realms, building on the traditional Usui system with new healing techniques, wisdom, divine knowledge and symbols.

It was channelled through Dr Mikao Usui (1865-1926)and the Archangel Metatron to Jacqueline Phillips, founder of "In the Presence of Angels" and brings to us information and knowledge as was known in Atlantis, that has long been lost due to the Angelic element being forgotten. However, we are once again ready to receive this knowledge through those teachers with consciousness high enough to accept these teachings.

Dr Usui (1865-1926)When you learn Ascension Reiki you are introduced to the Healing Angels, the purest energy source, ensuring purity of healing which, if received with an open heart, will help you move from fear back to love in the Ascension process.

This newer form of Reiki, with its roots in the Usui and Tibetan tradition, will provide you and your clients with additional tools to aid your Ascension journey. It includes new symbols recovered from the Atlantean age that work in unity with the traditional Usui Reiki symbols.

It is an absolute joy to facilitate these workshops for you, hand in hand with the Angelic Hosts of Light, bringing this amazing form of healing to individuals, groups and the planet. Most people find it transformational for themselves and those to whom they give treatments. You, too, could become a channel and experience the joy of giving and receiving this gentle art of healing.

This is a Masters Reiki

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Aura-Soma Colour-Care-System ®

What is it?
Aura-Soma Colour-Care System® is a powerful yet gentle way of adjusting and balancing the flow of colour energy, thus bringing ease from emotional wounds, both recent and past, and supporting your emotional and spiritual well-being and empowering you to understand how you can bring about your own balancing and healing with colour.

A Brief History
The story of Aura-Soma began when blind British apothecary Vicky Hall, who had exceptional sensory perception, one night received information about recipes for a coloured liquid substance. She translated this information into reality and the result was coloured oils of enthralling beauty, floating on a layer of aqueous liquid. Transferred to small, clear glass bottles they are exquisite.

How does it work?
The colours that you are instinctively drawn to as you gaze at the vibrant range of Aura-Soma Equilibrium bottles will help you to recognise many aspects of your personality which you may not yet be aware of.

What is it used for?
Aura-Soma Colour-Care System® can be used for a wide range of physical and emotional issues.

Side effects
There are no adverse side effects.

A Typical Treatment
During a consultation you will be asked to select 4 bottles from the range of dual-coloured bottles. The order in which you choose them is important; the first one represents how you see yourself and also your soul purpose; the second reveals what difficulties you are currently facing and how you can transform them into positive processes; the third is interpreted as your present situation with regard to those experiences; and the fourth shows where you are aiming and what you are inviting into your life.

The practitioner will then help and support you in this process of discovery by explaining what the colours indicate about your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical state. This recognition and deeper understanding of yourself can be a part of a holistic healing process. The colours contained within the light that surrounds us flow smoothly and continuously through our bodies when we feel balanced, centred and content. However, extremes of emotion or negative patterns that keep arising are often the outward display of imbalances or blockages in the flow of colour energies in and out of our body.

Colour can also be used to heal emotional wounds ranging from low-self esteem to intense feelings such as grief, anger or pain. There are many ways you can work with colour to bring harmony and balance into your life once your colour therapist has helped you identify and understand your imbalances. A change of colour scheme in your work-place or in certain rooms in your house can greatly affect your emotional state and your sense of well-being. You can use coloured candles, cushions, scarfs etc to introduce the colour you need. The clothes colours you wear should reflect the way you feel and can contribute to the healing process.


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Bach Flower Remedies

Edward Bach was born in 1886 in England. He studied medicine at Birmingham University and then went on to University College Hospital in London. In 1912 he qualified as a doctor of medicine.

Bach worked as a pathologist and house surgeon. He also undertook original research into vaccines and chronic disease, and published articles in professional medical journals. As a result he became well known in the profession.

The thing that drove Bach in all his endeavours was the desire to find a method of healing that would heal people from the inside. He believed that orthodox medicine was too concerned with the control of physical symptoms and not enough with inner health, the health of the mind and the spirit.

In 1919 Bach took the post of pathologist and bacteriologist at the London Homoeopathic Hospital and was given as introductory reading matter a copy of Samuel Hahnemann's seminal Homoeopathic text The Organon. At first he was suspicious of Hahnemann's theories, but he soon saw the similarities between his own philosophical approach to medicine and that of Hahnemann. And there were clear parallels between his own research findings and some of the fundamental principles of homoeopathy.

Bach decided to test Hahnemann's theories by preparing his vaccines homoeopathically. In the 1920's Bach began to look for plants with the intention of replacing the vaccines with more natural remedies. His research finally bore fruit in Wales in 1928, when he found Impatiens and Mimulus growing wild in the countryside. He returned to London, prepared the remedies and prescribed them according to the personality of his patients. The results were striking. The new remedies did not treat specific physical conditions, instead they treated emotions. And as the remedies helped people resolve their negative emotions so their physical health improved naturally and by itself.

Nowadays simplicity and accessibility are still key to the success of the system. Anyone can make remedies - the process is very straightforward and spelt out in a number of books - and the centre set up by Dr Bach before he died continues to make remedies for sale and runs and approves education programmes all over the world. Using them is still just as simple - to help ourselves, our family and friends we need only consider our feelings and match them to the remedy indications. There is no need for special psychic gift or medical knowledge.

But simplicity does not mean simple-minded. From the 38 remedies nearly 293 million combinations can be mixed to treat different states of mind, making the system wonderfully flexible. The Bach Centre like to boast that they have never in 65 years had to turn somebody away because 'we haven't got a remedy for that'.

Dr Bach based his work on a philosophy that sees life as a learning process and ill-health - whether mental or physical - as an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and the purpose of our lives. Health comes when we regain harmony between our physical and spiritual selves, leaving the body free to begin its own natural healing process. If emotional equilibrium can be maintained the mind and body will remain in a state of health.
'Behind all disease lie our fears, our anxieties, our greed, our likes and dislikes, he wrote. 'Let us seek these out and heal them, and with the healing of them will go the disease from which we suffer.'

Article supplied by Stefan Ball who is the director of the Dr Edward Bach Foundation, which approves training courses around the world, and registers practitioners in 35 countries. The Foundation is part of the Bach Centre, set up by Dr Bach in 1936. You can find out more about the Bach Centre and contact Stefan and other members of the team through the Centre's web site www.bachcentre.com

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Bowen Technique

What is it?
A gentle yet precise, relaxing therapy that encourages the body to heal itself. A therapy rapidly growing in popularity because of its immediate results.

A brief history
Developed by Tom Bowen, a gifted and innovative therapist in Australia in the 1950's, it has been taught the UK since 1993.

Bowen himself died in 1982 but his therapy is well established in Australia and is fast becoming so in the UK, with hundreds of practitioners around the country and more in training all the time.  Many who train in The Bowen Technique are already practitioners in another complementary therapy or in orthodox medicine - physiotherapists, nurses and doctors.

How does it work?
The practitioner uses very light pressure with thumbs and fingers on precise points of the body to perform Bowen's unique sets of rolling-type moves which aim to stimulate the muscles, soft tissue and energy within the body.

What is it used for?
A very wide range of complaints can be successfully, and lastingly, resolved with The Bowen Technique. Bowen is particularly effective in treating frozen shoulder, RSI, tennis elbow, back pain, sports injuries (the Welsh rugby team is reported to be using it instead of physiotherapy), and sciatica. Kidney and gynaecological problems, migraine, knee pain, respiratory difficulties, physical and mental fatigue and stress can also be eased using Bowen.

Side effects
There are no ill side effects from the Bowen Technique. For maximum benefit, other therapies such as massage, reflexology, and physiotherapy shouldn't be undertaken just before or during a course of Bowen. Plenty of water should be drunk afterwards, to help the body rid itself of the toxins released during the healing process.

A typical treatment
A treatment session is a gentle, subtle and relaxing experience. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and no force is used. The Bowen Technique prompts the body to reset and heal itself, affecting the body in ways that promote pain relief and recovery of energy.  

During the treatment there are periods in which the patient is left alone, which may be a little disconcerting. This time allows the body to absorb the gentle moves that have been performed and gives the body time to make the subtle and fine adjustments which help to relieve tension, reduce pain and initiate the healing process.
The Bowen Technique is also a time- and cost-effective treatment.  Treatments are generally one week apart and patients will know, within the first four treatments at most, whether or not they respond to Bowen.  Most people do respond, and a good many complaints are completely resolved in the first few treatments.


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Crystal Therapy

The use of crystals, minerals, rocks, gemstones for healing goes back to all the ancient cultures. Over time, with experience, the properties of different minerals became known, just as each culture got to know the benefits of their local herbs and plants for healing. Clear quartz, sometimes known as rock crystal, and composed of silicon, oxygen and water, has known properties of storing, focussing and transmitting a very constant frequency of energy vibration. Quartz is used for these very properties in watches, computers, and much of the scientific precision equipment used in industry and in our hospitals, such as CAT scans, ultrasound machines etc. The lasers used in laser surgery are powered through quartz and so crystals are key to our most advanced surgical procedures.

Human beings are largely made up of water, oxygen, some silicon and the remaining 5% or so is various trace minerals and elements. Since we are so largely made up of the same elements as quartz, we vibrate, on an energy level, at the same frequency when we are in perfect health and balance. When our energies are out of balance, through mental, emotional or physical dis-ease, quartz can bring us back to balance.

Other minerals and gemstones are beneficial in healing for their specific energy frequencies. Just as the colours on the visible and invisible spectrum vibrate at different frequencies, so does each mineral - for example, fluorite is beneficial for teeth and gums (and is used in toothpaste and added to drinking water for the same purpose). Crystal & Gem Therapists learn the specific properties and uses of each mineral, so that they can apply them individually and in combination in the most effective way to restore good health to mind and body.

What happens in a crystal healing session?
You will find this a very relaxing and gentle treatment. While you rest, fully dressed, on a couch, your therapist will place crystals on and around you. Treatment lasts around one hour, although for deeper work longer sessions are sometimes arranged. You may notice sensations of hot, cold, tingling and you may experience changes in levels of comfort/discomfort; these are all signs of energy moving and re-balancing in your system. You may also find that thoughts and emotions come up, sometimes very powerfully, related to your issues, or symbolic, such as seeing colours or dream-like images. Re-balancing and your mental processing may continue for several days after a treatment.

How can crystal healing help me?
Crystal healing works on an energy level and therefore affects all levels of your system: mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. In other words, crystal healing can potentially help heal any condition of body or mind. Treatments are very relaxing and everyone benefits from this balancing and de-stressing effect, which helps your body's own healing processes and clears your mind to think and make the changes you need in your life.   

© Susanna Bellini

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Colours of the Soul Colour Therapy
 
Have you heard of colour therapy and how it can work to improve your health & well being?
 
Colour is immensely important in our everyday lives, and through colour therapy we can realise its profound and transformational healing properties.
 
It is very easy to take for granted the importance that colour has in our lives, but everyday descriptions like red with anger, feeling blue and green with envy illustrate how absolutely colour affects us and how deeply ingrained it is in our lives.
 
The Colours of the soul method of colour therapy is relaxing, uplifting and can benefit the mind, body and soul: the whole person.

Colour Therapists base their work on the seven main colours of the rainbow. Each colour is related to one of the chakras and each of these coloured centres feeds different parts of the body. Our bodies are dependent on light and operate as a prism; when sun shines onto our body the ‘white’ light creates the rainbow colours which fragment equally into the seven main chakras or energy centres. These act as our batteries.
 
A fully qualified colour therapist may use a variety of different techniques to restore harmony and balance, to calm, relax and uplift, combining some or all of the following:
 

• Silks in the chakra colours placed over the body
• Crystals
• Full spectrum lights
• Colour breathing techniques
• Visualisation
• Art Therapy
• Karmagraphs
• Mandalas

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EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

What is it?
EFT is an advanced energy therapy. It is based on the gentle tapping of acupressure points with the fingertips, used in conjunction with language reframes. It is often referred to as 'an emotional form of acupuncture' or 'acupuncture without needles'. EFT is used to release negative emotions, physical symptoms and restore emotional and energetic balance.

EFT is easy to learn, effective and fast. Once the basic procedure is learned, it can be self-applied.

EFT is used in many areas including:

• Releasing stress and anxiety
• Overcoming fears, phobias & trauma
• Letting go of negative emotions
• Collapsing food, drug, alcohol, smoking and other addictions
• Easing physical symptoms, headaches, allergies & pain
• Removing internal blocks to success
• Releasing the negative impact of bothersome memories
• Overcoming the emotional root cause of health issues, including serious diseases & auto-immune disorders 

How does it work?
All negative thoughts and emotions stem from limiting beliefs and decisions we have formed, often unconsciously, and then hold to be 'true'. These beliefs lead to energetic blockages, negative feelings, unproductive behaviour and physical symptoms.

EFT uses gentle tapping to energise the meridians and release internal energetic blockages, in combination with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) reframing language. This enables the client to get in touch with their emotions, accept the negative issue (as resistance often increases the negative feelings), perceive the problem in a different way, and then release the problem as the energy holding it in place dissipates. 

What often emerges is that the presenting problem is an aspect of a larger, deeper core issue. EFT helps to surface and release core issues very quickly, enabling the client to feel a sense of emotional freedom.

What happens in a typical session?
EFT sessions are client-led and client-focused. A client comes to a session with either a goal they want to achieve or an issue they wish to overcome. After a brief discussion, the EFT therapy begins, with the EFT practitioner usually teaching the tapping technique to the client, who then practices EFT themselves. Sometimes, clients prefer the practitioner to tap directly on them.

The client will start with one issue, clear the negative emotions, then spiral down to the core issue. EFT helps negative emotions often linked to 'traumatic' memories to surface, and the aim is to reach and release the core issue, which allows all the associated negative emotions to collapse. The client then experiences emotional freedom on that issue.

EFT sessions usually last for approximately one hour. After the client has learned the EFT procedure, sessions can be carried out by phone or skype, as well as in person. Another benefit of EFT is that it can be self-applied, so the client can use EFT on themselves between sessions whenever they experience an uncomfortable feeling or symptom.    

Clients will usually work with an EFT practitioner for a number of sessions.

Are there any side effects?
As EFT rebalances the energy system and releases stress, clients often feel calm and perhaps tired and hungry for a short while after sessions. Sometimes, particularly when a big issue is cleared, the client can feel energised. Over time, clients tend to feel more balanced and at peace.

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Emotional Therapy

What is Emotional Therapy?
Emotional Therapy is a means of helping people who are suffering emotional turmoil in their lives, whether brought about by a crisis, a long-term situation, persistent unhappiness, depression, apathy or difficulties in relating to others.Emotional Therapists, using an emotional, spiritual and inner child model, assist and support their clients in acknowledging and dealing with suppressed emotional pain in a healthy and integrated manner. This brings individuals to a greater self-knowledge and personal strength from which they can  more effectively cope with, and enrich their lives.
 
How does it differ from Counselling?
Emotional Therapy holds the holistic premise that the spirit is of equal importance to the mind and the body. It differs from more conventional counselling in that rather than simply using the mind to analysesymptoms, it seeks to promote healing of the original emotional wounds by working through the feelings. Its aim is to bring clients to the wholeness from which they can comfortably live their world and manage their lives.The Foundation is a charity which means it has to satisfy the Charity Commissioners as to its aims, integrity and the proper use of its resources. It must demonstrate that it has the will and means to maintain a standard of professional excellence.

How does Emotional Therapy help?
A key aspect of E.T. is the range of techniques used by the therapist to assist the client to both recognise and release painful feelings in an appropriate manner, by working with the emotions rather than the mind. The therapy goes at the client's pace and the number of sessions varies according to the client's needs.

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Energy Field Healing

When we become ill, often the reasons behind it lie with suppressed or unresolved mental and emotional issues.
 
As we grow up we go through life’s experiences, some of which cause us hurt and anger. By blocking these feelings and keeping them locked away, we are preventing and blocking the natural flow of energy, known as the ‘aura’. This often stores up trouble for the future and can result in physical and mental illness.
 
The causes of these blockages are often emotionally or mentally ‘managed’ and stored within the different layers of our energy field. These blockages can show up as shapes, shadows, or cordings etc.
 
So how can energy field healing help?
The energy field therapist works on all levels of the person: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual layers of their energy field. They have learnt to become sensitive to the human energy field and so are able to feel and detect where there are blockages, imbalances or damage in a person’s field.
 
As the therapist tunes into a person’s energy field, their hands become antennae, locating problems through sensations such as heat, tingling, cramping etc.
 
Energy field healing is gentle, cleansing and non-intrusive. It activates the body’s own self-healing mechanisms and boosts the flow of Universal Life Force Energy.


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Holistic Massage Therapy

The Art of Massage is an ancient form of Therapy. Massage Therapy can promote natural healing on a deep level, whether this is physical, emotional, psychological or spiritual.

Holistic massage can be calming, relaxing and soothing to induce relaxation during the session and encourage lasting effects, such as promoting healthier sleeping patterns and alleviating headaches.

By using a variety of different techniques massage can be revitalising, stimulating and invigorating, promoting a sense of well being, increased energy levels and promoting an increase in self–esteem.

The use of remedial massage techniques can ease aches, pains, discomfort and dysfunction, always working to support surrounding areas of pain and any other related issues. We have a tendency to use our body differently as our posture is altered if we are experiencing pain.

Each session begins with a consultation. This will be a discussion about your general health, well-being and any physical symptoms of pain, discomfort or dysfunction We will then decide on a treatment plan, incorporating this information – ensuring each session is tailored to your needs.

Massage can help to:

• Release tired, tense muscles and ease their symptoms, such as headaches
• Relieve stiff, painful joints and improve mobility
• Improve circulation, support the body to flush out toxins and help maintain healthy skin
• Reduce feelings of anxiety and depression
• Promote a sense of wholeness, encourage feelings of self worth and increase levels of confidence and self esteem
• Induce deep relaxation and release stored tension, therefore promoting a healthier sleeping pattern
• Support emotional release from the past and the present

‘The effects of the Massage affect the whole’

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Homoeopathy

What is it?
Homoeopathy has always been regarded as one of the safest, most effective systems of medicine ever to be discovered. Because the dosages are so small, effective treatment can be achieved without dangerous side effects often associated with conventional medicine. In fact, no ill effects would result from a bottle full of homoeopathic tablets being swallowed. Being easy to take, homoeopathy is an ideal form of treatment for both adults and children of all ages including small babies.

How does it work?
In homoeopathy, mind and body are seen as interactive with disharmony on any level affecting the whole person. For instance, you may feel angry with your pain. There may be associated symptoms to the pain. Treatments are always tailored to the individual as each person will express his/her dis-ease in their own way. Therefore the treatment of one person with apparently the same problem as another may be totally different.

Homoeopathy is about seeing the person as a whole, therefore the gathering of information about that person is perhaps the most important aspect of successful treatment. Having accumulated all this information, the homoeopath now has to analyse it and use it to arrive at a remedy. The result is usually a 'short list' of perhaps four or five remedies. The homoeopath then uses his or her knowledge to find the most suitable remedy. If possible then the person is reviewed after one or two weeks.

What is it used for?
Homoeopathic remedies are capable of treating a wide range of ailments from everyday coughs and colds to more chronic cases such as ear, nose and throat problems, asthma, eczema, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue etc. Many emotional imbalances such as low confidence and self-esteem, guilt, grief and anger can also be treated as the remedies work by tackling the underlying causes of these states of mind. They accomplish this by triggering the person's own innate healing ability which has become stuck, often due to some kind of traumatic event. As a result of homoeopathic treatment, the person's sense of equilibrium is restored and symptoms gently disappear rather than become suppressed.

Side effects
Homeopathic preparations are extremely safe to take because of their highly diluted form. Nonetheless, frequent repetition of a dose without the advice of a professional is not recommended.

Sometimes an initial worsening of your symptoms can occur. This is usually a good sign and signifies that your body is responding to the remedy. Although the physical symptoms might get worse for a short period of time, you as a whole will start to feel better almost immediately.

A Typical treatment
Homoeopathy treats the person as a whole rather than just their symptoms, therefore a practitioner will observe the patient in terms of overall appearance, the way they behave, answer questions, how emotional they appear. The Homoeopath will probably note these and many other things during the initial consultation. Next your history is taken. Your entire pattern of physical, emotional and mental characteristics.


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Indian Head Massage

What is it?
An Indian Head Massage is not only a physical massage but also clears the mind's energy in order to heal the body, mind and spirit combined.

A Brief history
Indian head massage has been practised in India for over a thousand years, originally by Women who massaged their children who in turn massaged younger children. Indian Head Massage is the Ayurvedic form of healing and relaxation. Ayurveda, the science of life, is probably the oldest recorded medical system in existence.

How does it work?
The attention of some people seems to be fixed on the cure of physical pain and discomfort because it is so tangible and real. Many do not realize that worry, stress and trauma are often the real causes of our physical illnesses.
In ancient times, the body was thought to be 'the shrine of the spirit'. In modern times, sadly people separate their body from their mind and don't realize that stress and anxiety can lead to physical illnesses and conditions not only when they occur, but also later in life.

A practitioner of Indian Head Massage would have been taught a technique which withdraws their mind from their senses, only when the practitioner is able to focus inwards can Indian Head Massage become effective as a healing therapy. Healing is a natural power in all humans - we all have the ability to heal.

It is only possible if we have the kind of willpower not interrupted by our lower mind, which means a practitioner of Indian Head Massage will have been taught an advanced form of massage for healing.

Incorporating deep thumb and finger pressure, friction as well as soothing stroking and laying of hands. It includes a massage of the shoulders, neck, scalp and face. Reducing muscular and nervous tension and improves circulation of blood and lymphatic fluid. This fully oxygenates the cells, flushing out toxins. It stretches and mobilizes the tissues of the neck and shoulders, stimulates and improves scalp circulation and hair growth. Relaxes the scalp and tones up muscles thus helping to relieve headaches, eyestrain and focus concentration. Leaving you with a feeling of peace and tranquility. The therapist is highly sensitive and aware rather than imposing their ideas on to you which can often mask, but not cure your symptoms.

What is is used for?
Improved circulation and lymphatic drainage to the head, neck, scalp, face and shoulder area. A deep sense of relaxation and a feeling of total well-being. Relief from headaches and migraine. Relaxation of the muscles of the head, neck and shoulder area. Stimulation of hair growth. Improvement in concentration and memory. Relief from anxiety and insomnia

Alleviation of eye strain. A sense of peace, tranquillity and harmony is restored as the vital energy flow is re-balanced and the natural healing forces are mobilised.

A Typical Treatment
A treatment is a unique experience. A time exclusively for you. A time without interruptions when you are able to relax deeply and be taken care of. A time when you can see yourself in a different light and reflect upon what is causing upset in your life, knowing the therapist will treat you with sensitivity and understanding. For most, the experience is pleasurable, usually leaving the receiver with a feeling of calmness, peace and well-being.
A practitioner of Indian Head Massage must be either a qualified aromatherapist, body massage practitioner or other holistic practitioner who have covered body massage, anatomy and physiology. So carefully check that the practitioner you choose has relevant qualifications in these subjects.

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Kinesiology

What is it?
Subtle energy flows along pathways through your body. These pathways are known as meridians. The harmonious flow of energy is vital to the health of mind and body. Although this approach to health has long been disregarded by the masses, it now seems to be accepted partly due to our acceptance of acupuncture, which treats the body through energy flow. Kinesiology is a useful tool for diagnosing problems by finding imbalances in the body's energy flow.

How does it work?
Kinesiology works through a simple series of tests with the patient fully clothed to detect the quality of muscle response. This is done by applying gentle pressure and asking the patient to push against this pressure. Any signs of weakness reveal potential problems, which may lie in specific organs and may be due to physical, dietary or emotional disorders. Each internal organ has a meridian associated with it and the energy lines are a bit like a map with different streets all interconnecting.

What is it used for?
Kinesiology can be used successfully to treat almost all emotional, psychological and physical problems. Kinesiology is especially effective in the diagnosis and treatment of various allergies, not just food but also in the environment and can be used successfully to detect nutritional deficiencies.

A professional kinesiologist can give expert advice on diet and nutrition. A simple test can be performed when a food allergy is suspected of being the cause of a problem. A sample of food is placed on the patient's stomach. A muscle test is then performed on their arm. If the substance is causing a problem, the arm will go weak, indicating a problem with the energy field.

Side effects
There are no adverse side effects associated with this form of therapy.

A Typical treatment
A visit to a kinesiologist is different to visiting your GP. Where a GP will ask you what your symptoms are and treat them accordingly, a kinesiologist, as with many other complementary therapists, will see your symptom as a trigger to an underlying problem - and until the overall body is in balance it will not be able to heal itself and the symptom will re-occur. If a particular weakness is found, the therapist will ask about diet or any illnesses a person may have suffered. What they are basically looking for is the causes behind a person's symptoms. Kinesiology is a very useful tool for diagnosing problems and can also be used in conjunction with other therapies to gain excellent results.

People with many different problems have been helped. A problem could be the wrong lifestyle, food, job or relationship among others. A kinesiologist will help you to rebalance your energies in order to feel well again. Indeed many people have experienced a feeling of better health and relaxation soon after the first visit, sometimes even during the initial treatment. Illness does not occur suddenly, it usually builds up over a period of emotional and or physical stresses which lead to imbalances in the body or mind which will then result in physical symptoms manifesting. Regular maintenance with a kinesiologist can help prevent this build up from occurring.


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Life-Changing Breathwork 
(Sessions and Facilitator Training)

What is it?               
A safe and quick method of complete, circular breathing which quickly and safely gets in touch with, and helps to release, our deepest emotions (without the paralysis of analysis).

How does it work?    
Through a particular cycle of breathing we are able to connect with ourselves on every level, physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and cellular.  This connection integrates and releases our emotional 'blocks' producing a blissful healing state.

Typical Session:       
1.5 - 2 hours.  Client remains fully clothed (minus shoes) and lies on a padded floor (for safety), with plenty of pillows and blankets for comfort/warmth.  The facilitator (certified) then teaches and encourages the client to breath in a particular way, supporting them in every way as they get in touch with whatever 'block' presents itself.  Can be a very cathartic or a totally blissful (or both) experience.  Session ends with a quiet time of relaxation, then chocolate for the 'inner child' and feed-back to the facilitator.

Side Effects:            
None.  People often say they feel lighter, as though a weight has been lifted from their shoulders.  Also, often report big changes in their lives.

Contra Indications:   
Not suitable for people using mind-altering medication, illegal drugs or alcohol.


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Life Coaching/Solution Focussed Counselling

What is it?
A method of establishing what is not working in your life and finding ways to strengthen your self-esteem and confidence, whilst learning how to make positive choices and set and work towards achievable goals, at your own pace.  All work carried out on a 1:1, face to face basis.  Covering all areas of life including health issues, particularly M.E., low confidence/ self-esteem related illnesses and Relationships.

How does it work?
Through confidential, in-depth communication and a variety of skills/techniques i.e. Voice Dialogues/N.L.P./T.A. etc.   Keeping in mind that the only person we can change is ourselves - magical things can happen as a knock-on effect, when we choose to improve ourselves.

A Typical Session
1.5 to 2 hours duration in pleasant, safe and comfortable environment.  Therapist (and client) getting to the roots of the 'real' issue(s) to be healed and encouraging the client to open up.  Designing mutually flexible goals to be achieved and exercises/tasks to be completed at home, with contact by telephone/email in-between sessions.  Emotional and spiritual support throughout the period of work and thereafter by phone or in person.

Side Effects
None.  A better understanding of self, more confidence and self-esteem.  Clear vision of goals.

Contra Indications
None.  Although, not suitable for people using mind-altering medication, illegal drugs or alcohol.


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Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy

MLD is a unique therapeutic method of stimulating the movement of fluids in the tissues of the body. The gentle, rhythmic, pumping, massage movements follow the direction of lymph flow and produce rapid results.

The lymph vessel system carries excess water, proteins and wastes from the connective tissue back to the blood stream enabling the lymph to be cleaned, filtered and concentrated. Many immune reactions occur in the lymph nodes. If pathways become congested, blocked, damaged or severed, fluids can build up in the connective tissue and lead to oedema and possibly cell pathology. When connective tissue damage occurs, for example from burns, chronic inflammation, ulceration, or hematoma, the lymph vessel system transports the damaged cells, inflammatory products and toxins away in the area. Expedient removal enables quicker recovery.

Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
Is used primarily in the treatment of lymphoedema and venous insufficiency oedema. It combines MLD with bandaging, exercises and skin care. It may also include breathing exercises, compressive garments and dietary measures. One of the most frequent indications for this therapy is lymphoedema resulting either from radiation or cancer surgery. CDT has been shown to relieve the pain and discomfort that accompany oedema and fibrosis.

The effectiveness and therapeutic benefits of Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy are well known in Europe, where it is widely prescribed in hospitals and clinics.


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Medical Herbalism

What is it?
Medical Herbalism is a combination of modern clinical and diagnostic skills and the tradition of therapeutic herbs to treat the causes of illness. A Medical Herbalist recognizes the whole person and a medicine is prescribed for each individual with their unique health problems.

A Brief History
Plants have been used as medicines by all cultures throughout the ages. Chinese and Indian systems of herbal medicine have gained much popularity in recent years though we seem to forget that Britain and Europe also have a very strong herbal Druidic culture. Wise women of the Middle Ages and Nicholas Culpeper are notable examples of our herbal heritage.

How does it work?
Modern clinical and diagnostic techniques have enabled us to take great strides in diagnosing illness and charting the curse of disease. The way in which we gauge blood pressure, stethoscope techniques to listen to the heart and lungs, as well as urine and blood analysis can provide a wealth of valid information when diagnosing a health condition.

Modern medical skill has a role to play in our health and this is reinforced by the fact that when we decide to try a complementary or alternative therapy we often do so with a condition diagnosed by these skills.

Unfortunately, modern medicine can make the person experiencing ill health feel like nothing more than a disease or list of symptoms. There are often side effects from drugs Treatments usually focus on the symptoms or specific body system that is affected. It can be difficult to explain how we feel and how the illness is affecting us in other ways, whether physically, mentally or spiritually. Herbalism looks at our body, mind and spirit as a whole, not separating the symptom from the underlying causes of any illness or condition.

What is it used for?
Herbal medicine offers a safe, gentle and effective approach to healthcare and serves to promote health as a positive state. It is suitable for all from the very young to the very old. A range of conditions can be treated: skin problems, respiratory disorders, digestive conditions, heart and circulatory problems, joint and muscle disorders, urinary and prostate problems, acute and chronic infections, stress disorders, to name a few.

Founded in 1864 the National Institute of Medical Herbalists is the UK's leading professional organization of practitioners of herbal medicine. Members have undergone an extensive 4 year training encompassing a wide range of study including medical sciences, differential and clinical diagnosis, pharmacology, therapeutics and nutrition, as well as completing 500 hours of supervised clinical training.

Institute members adhere to a code of ethics and have full professional insurance. Members are trained to recognize when a health condition is best referred to a doctor or other healthcare practitioner.

Side effects
There are no adverse side effects.

A Typical Treatment
During a consultation a full case history will be taken including an assessment of your general health and well-being. Diet and lifestyle factors and a physical examination may be needed, which can provide information when deciding which treatment is best suited to each individual. An examination can also provide information about how your health is responding to the herbal treatment.


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META-Medicine®

META-Medicine® Integrative Diagnosis and META-Health Coaching

What is META-Medicine®?
META-Medicine® is a diagnostic approach to understanding the emotional and bio-logical root cause of any illness, ache, pain or health issue.

META-Medicine® goes beyond modern, complementary and alternative medical fields. It explains how illness is not a mistake: it is a meaningful process. This applies to all illnesses, from the common cold to cancer. META-Medicine® enables you to identify exactly when and why an illness began, where you are within the dis-ease cycle, and how health issues become chronic. 

META-Medicine® provides a bio-logical explanation of many health challenges including:

• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Cancers
• Arthritis
• Eczema, psoriasis and other skin issues
• Osteoporosis
• Asthma
• Chronic back pain

This revolutionary understanding, which is not available in any other approach, enables you to work with your META-Medicine® Health Coach to create a META-Health Plan for healing at all levels.

META-Health Coaching combines emotional release and therapy with the support needed to make ongoing lifestyle changes for a return to wellness.

How does META-Medicine® work?
Every health issue begins with a traumatic life event, which puts the body into stress and triggers a specific organ to react. META-Medicine® connects these organ symptoms, such as back pain, asthma or IBS, to specific emotions. This understanding is often a big 'aha' experience, as you realise and understand, for the very first time, exactly why you have a particular health issue. This is empowering, and often takes away the fear of your symptoms.

META-Medicine® explains where you are within the dis-ease cycle, and what will happen to your body before you return to full health.

META-Medicine® root cause diagnosis, is followed by the creation of a META-Health Plan for bio-psycho-social (body-mind-environmental) healing, a practical programme for overcoming your health issue.  

What happens during META-Medicine® diagnosis and META-Health Coaching?
The first step is usually to attend a META-Medicine® talk to learn the basic principles and concepts. Attending an introductory talk will give you a higher level understanding of health, enabling you to get the most out of diagnosis. Visit http://www.metamedicineuk.com to find out when the next Introductory Talk will be taking place. 

You come for a META-Medicine® diagnosis with a health issue you wish and are ready to overcome. The consultation will involve detailed questioning, in order for you and your META-Medicine® Health Coach to gain a full understanding of:

• The root cause of the health issue - when and why it started
• What the associated emotions are, and what patterns are behind them
• Where you are within the dis-ease process
• What you need to do to return to full health

The diagnosis is followed by the creation of a META-Health Plan, in which you and your META-Medicine® Health Coach work together to formulate a plan for healing at all levels, bio-psycho-social. 

META-Health Coaching provides ongoing therapy and support as you make the lifestyle changes necessary to overcome your health issue.

Are there any side effects?
META-Medicine® provides a deep level of awareness and understanding. Clients often feel emotional as they realise the root cause of their health issue. Depending on the health issue, clients often go into a deeper level of healing once the emotions have been released, and may experience typical parasympathetic symptoms temporarily, such as increased tiredness and appetite.

Practitioners
Currently, there are only a handful of fully-qualified META-Medicine® Health Coaches and Trainers in the world, of whom Robert Waghmare and Joanne Ross were two of the first in the UK. They are based in Solihull and Birmingham.

Robert Waghmare is a META-Medicine® Health Consultant and Trainer, EFT Advanced Practitioner and Trainer, NLP, Hypnosis and Time Line Therapy Master Practitioner and Coach. He specialises in stress and anxiety release, and in helping individuals overcome the root emotional causes of their health issues through a combination of META-Medicine®, EFT, NLP and coaching. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for personal growth and positive change.
Contact Robert on 0845 838 6787, email Robert@metamedicineuk.com or visit www.metamedicineuk.com


Joanne Ross is a META-Medicine® Health Consultant and Trainer, EFT Practitioner, NLP, Hypnosis and Time Line Therapy Master Practitioner and Coach. She specialises in helping people to overcome their internal barriers to success, and in helping individuals overcome the root emotional causes of their health issues through a combination of META-Medicine®, EFT, NLP and coaching. Joanne's approach is calm, balanced and insightful. 
Contact Joanne on 0845 838 6787, email Joanne@metamedicineuk.com or visit www.metamedicineuk.com



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Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a method of handling disease naturally in order to promote the body's self-healing mechanism.  (-opathy: medical suffix meaning disease)

The term 'Naturopath' describes the profession of somebody who applies natural therapy in practice.

Naturopaths look for the cause of disease and treat patients by using natural modalities such as clinical nutrition, fasting, physical therapy, exercise, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counselling, acupuncture and hydrotherapy among others.  They choose a course of treatment based on the individual patient and not on the generality of symptoms.  This approach has proven successful in treating both chronic and acute conditions.

The six principles that guide the therapeutic methods and modalities of naturopathic medicine include:
First Do No Harm - ‘primum non nocere’ Naturopathic medicine uses therapies that are safe and effective.
The Healing Power of Nature - ‘vis medicatrix naturae’ The human body possesses the inherent ability to restore health.  The naturopath's role is to facilitate this process with the aid of natural, non-toxic therapies.
Discover and Treat the Cause, Not Just the Effect - 'tolle causam' Naturopaths seek and treat the underlying cause of a disease.  Symptoms are viewed as expressions of the body's natural attempt to heal.  The origin of disease is removed or treated so that the patient can recover.
Treat the Whole Person - 'tolle totum'
The multiple factors in health and disease are considered while treating the 'whole' person.  Naturopaths provide flexible treatment programmes to meet individual health care needs.
The Naturopath is a Teacher - 'docere'
The Naturopath's major role is to educate, empower, and motivate patients to take responsibility for their own health.  Creating a healthy cooperative relationship with the patient has a strong therapeutic value.
Prevention is the best 'cure' Naturopaths are preventive medicine specialists.  Naturopaths assess patient risk factors and susceptibility to certain illnesses due to hereditary and intervene appropriately to reduce risk and prevent illness.  Prevention of disease is best accomplished through education and a lifestyle that supports health.

How does naturopathic medicine differ from conventional medicine?
The primary difference between naturopathic and conventional medicine is the philosophical approach as well as the therapies used.  Naturopaths treat their patients as individuals by addressing the environmental, lifestyle, attitudinal and emotional aspects of health.  This allows Naturopaths to find and treat the cause of the disease using natural, non-invasive therapies.  In contrast, conventional doctors generally address and treat the symptoms of disease, rather than the source of the illness, and use pharmaceutical therapies or surgery.

Is Naturopathy proven to be effective?
Naturopathic medicine is based on a solid body of knowledge that has evolved and been refined over centuries.  It continues to develop and to incorporate scientific advances.  It is a combination of many proven healing methods integrated into a single profession.
At a time when modern technology, environmental pollution, bad eating habits and stress play an enormous role, the profession of the Naturopath gains increasing importance.

How popular is Naturopathy?
There is an increased acceptance of Naturopathy worldwide and according to the latest surveys, 81% of the population prefers natural over orthodox medicine and the Naturopath complies with this demand.  In using natural therapies (s)he is able to treat both acute and chronic ailments successfully. In Australia there is one naturopath for every doctor!

What happens in Naturopathy?
An overall assessment of the prospective patient's general health and vitality is made.  An extensive case history is usually taken including information gathered on dietary habits, family history, past health conditions and present problems.  Traditional clinical tests of blood pressure, urine analysis, health checks and laboratory tests may be included if necessary.  The Naturopath searches for causes of disease at many levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, then aims to eliminate the fundamental cause of illness.
Naturopathy is sometimes demanding of the patient, emphasising as it does that there are no shortcuts to optimum well being, and that good health cannot be procured from a prescription or simply 'bought' from a therapist.

The Naturopath will nurture his patient in the requirement to gain an understanding of the basic concepts; have the ability to apply the treatment regimen intelligibly and show willingness to participate.

What treatment will you receive?
The treatment will be non-toxic, non-invasive and non-suppressive. Naturopaths treat each patient individually.  They may use nutritional and detoxification programmes, hydrotherapy, physical manipulation, botanical medicine, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, Flower Remedies, exercise programmes and other modalities.

How can I find a good Naturopath who is right for me?
Ideally you need to find a practitioner who has had a good training and belongs to a recognised and accredited association.  Some naturopaths have particular area(s) of expertise (ie female hormone problems, infertility, preconception care, ME, skin disorders, weight management), so it is worth finding a specialist for your individual needs.

What conditions can Naturopathy help?
Naturopathy is not intended to replace any medical treatment or advice that the person might be receiving from a doctor. 

Naturopathy will help people of all ages to stay at their personal peak of energy and vitality.  It is safe for babies and children as well as adults, and the change of lifestyle or eating patterns that is typically recommended usually has far fewer side effects than synthetic medicines.

Many conditions can be relieved effectively with Naturopathy.  These include disorders ranging from allergies, insomnia, PMS, energy loss, insomnia and depression, to backache, skin complaints, hormone imbalances, irritable bowel syndrome, behavioural problems and headaches.

Naturopathy can also be utilised to help meet the special nutritional needs of those with long-term conditions such as ME/chronic fatigue syndrome, eczema and psoriasis, asthma, arthritis, cardiac or renal disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal problems and those who need assistance with weight-management.

A 17th century English preacher wisely said Thomas Adams, 1618 Prevention saves you "the labor of being sick."
 

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NLP

What would you do if your computer arrived without instructions!! That pales into insignificance when you think about the complexity of the human brain. Each of us possesses the most sophisticated computers ever conceived - no one thought to provide instructions for the brain!!

No wonder we often find changing even the simplest of life's tasks too difficult!! And have you noticed that the really important stuff in life isn't taught at school!!? Life's biggest achievements are usually personal ones, for instance: 'How do I form and maintain good relationships with other people?' 'How do I learn to understand and tolerate other people's points of view when they differ from my own?'

'How do I handle and manage my feelings and thoughts?' 'How do I get rid of unwanted habits? And overcome phobias and fears?' 'I wish I could be more self-confident and assertive.' 'I want to be able to make decisions about my life.'

People usually acquire these life skills through trial and error. NLP works by speeding up life's processes. This has been achieved over a number of years by explorers and scientists of NLP. They study the most successful humans, usually the best in their field, eg top businessmen and women, the best sports men and women, top sales people and inspirational teachers and scientists. The results from this research are then distilled into easily learned 'techniques' and presented in workshops - each workshop can become a valuable short-cut to more successful living.

So who has been helped by NLP? People from all walks of life have had their lives enhanced in some way. Businesses can use NLP to foster better sales and customer service results and NLP can be used to build team spirit in the work environment.
On a personal level NLP can guide you to achieving goals and life ambitions. It can be a useful tool in overcoming your fears and phobias and in doing so can raise your confidence and self-esteem.

In a nutshell, NLP is a series of 'thought process techniques' taught by the NLP practitioner which can improve the way you act in your personal and professional relationships, make you feel more motivated to achieve the things you want in life, and by becoming more independent, it allows you to take control of your life.


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Numerology

The study of numbers, and the occult manner in which they reflect certain aptitudes and character tendencies, as an integral part of the cosmic plan. Each letter has a numeric value that provides a related cosmic vibration. The sum of the numbers in your birth date and the sum of value derived from the letters in the name provide an interrelation of vibrations. These numbers show a great deal about character, purpose in life, what motivates, and where talents may lie. Experts in numerology use the numbers to determine the best time for major moves and activities in life. Numerology is used to decide when to invest, when to marry, when to travel, when to change jobs, or relocate. I'm not claiming that this website is going to make an expert of you so that all these questions can be answered, but we can at least get you on the way.

The first question I asked when numerology was exposed to me was why does it work. The second question was how does it work. Well, if we could answer these questions it wouldn't be an occult study, would it? Is it a God force? Do numbers have vibrations or something like that? Who knows? Just be objective and give it a try. Pythagoras, the Greek mathematician who live from 569-470 B.C., is said by many to be the originator of much of what we call numerology today. The actual origins of numerology predate Pythagoras, the most popular being the very old Hebrew Kabbala. In the twentieth century, the old science seems to magically reappear in the form of a series of books published from 1911-1917 by L. Dow Balliett and it was helped along in the 30s by Florence Campbell, and within the next few decades a wealth of literature was available to the public. Indeed, if you look at the past 90 years, it would seem that the science has moved very rapidly. But perhaps all of this was known at a much earlier time, and it was just hiding from us for a while.


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Nutritional Therapy

Can the food you eat really affect your health?

One-quarter of what you eat keeps you alive. The other three-quarters keeps your doctor alive. (Hieroglyph found in an ancient Egyptian tomb.)

Are you confused as to what you should do?
Would you like to know what foods are best for you?

What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy is a simple concept: it is the science of working out which foods are right for your body to heal itself and to restore proper balance. It takes a holistic approach aimed at finding the cause of an illness or imbalance rather than merely looking at the symptoms. As such, it has been employed for many years in various different cultures.

• In 390AD, Hippocrates said: "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food".

• In the 20th century, Eddison said: "The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and the cause and prevention of disease".

• In 1960, the Nobel Prize winner, Dr Linus Pauling, stated: "Optimum nutrition is the medicine of tomorrow".

Since then, modern science has discovered the healing properties of dozens of foods and their nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, essential fats and amino acids. These ingredients contribute to the body's metabolic processes. If you are very lucky your normal diet may provide enough of these without you ever having to think about them. Good nutrition is the foundation of health; we are literally made up of the foods we eat. However, despite the many medications and supplements we take or the lifestyle changes we may make, if we do not eat the right foods for our body and our nutritional intake is low we will still age quicker, have problems for longer and the innate healing of the body will not take place.

Today people are overfed and undernourished. With a combination of genetics, stress and faulty lifestyle we are silently changing our internal environment and body chemistry to produce illness. No drug can reverse this process. Nutritional therapy has been shown to reverse the process in the body and enable it to repair itself.

How does Nutritional Therapy work?
How well you feel depends on how efficiently your body produces essential enzymes, hormones and other substances, and how it rids itself of wastes and toxins that could interfere with your internal chemistry. Nutritional therapy involves assessing what you need so that these processes can improve.

Nutritional therapy is not about giving the same treatment to everybody - for example, calcium pills to all those suffering from osteoporosis. Although some research studies have used this approach with moderate success, it is not the most effective way to treat osteoporosis. Two people with identical symptoms can have entirely different needs since everyone is genetically unique, has a history of eating different foods and lives in different environments.

In nutritional therapy we find out which food combinations you need to help you feel better. We also investigate any particular food intolerances or allergies. Each person has to be individually assessed and given their own nutritional therapy programme based on these findings.

A person may have a cluster of symptoms such as headaches, joint aches, pains, lack of energy. The orthodox way is to treat these symptoms separately. With nutritional therapy, the aim is to find and deal with the cause of these issues and alleviate the symptoms at the same time. With this approach there is less likelihood of the symptoms returning.
Many people believe we get all we need by eating a 'balanced diet'. With modern life being very busy and stressful, not everybody eats as well as they could and, in addition, our health also depends on how well we are absorbing and digesting nutrients. A nutritional therapist not only looks at a person's deficiencies of vitamins and minerals, but also assesses whether there are problems in digestion, toxic overload or the need for extra nutrients.

Is Nutritional Therapy proven to be effective?
Nutritional therapy is a safe, gentle approach based on scientific research and knowledge and has been used very successfully to help imbalances in female hormones, headaches, chronic fatigue, mood swings, allergies, irritable bowel, bloating, weight gain and skin problems, to name a few.

Research shows antioxidants and minerals can reduce the risk of chronic degenerative disease. For example, in the 1930s it was Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, PhD, who isolated crystalline vitamin C. Researchers experimented with it, and they found that it could do far more than simply cure scurvy.

• In 1934, doctors realized how dependent the heart valves and muscles were on vitamin C.
• In 1935, they found that vitamin C could combat polio and provide resistance to diphtheria.
• In 1936, doctors realized that vitamin C influenced glucose tolerance.
• In 1937, it was found that vitamin C could control tuberculosis, and that vitamin C and the amino acid glutathione could inactivate viruses.
• In 1938, they recognized that vitamin C could alleviate allergies and allergy-like sensitivities.

How popular is Nutritional Therapy?
There is a rapidly growing demand for nutritional therapy as you can discover from the frequent newspaper and magazine articles and television programmes such as Gillian McKeith's 'You Are What You Eat', and Jamie Oliver's 'School Dinners'.

What happens in Nutritional Therapy?
When you see a Nutritional Therapist they will work out your nutrition requirements and programme, usually by using a questionnaire and interview in order to build up a picture of all the factors underlying your health status. The focus is to find out what is out of balance and diagnose which aspects of metabolism are under stress.

They may also offer a collection of tests that can accurately detect any imbalances, toxic loads and pinpoint nutritional needs. This could be hair analysis, tests for allergies, candida albicans and yeast, liver and parasite tests or biochemical urine and saliva tests.

What is your personal programme?
Based on all this information, your nutritionist will design a tailor-made programme aimed at dealing with present health complaints and setting the scene for minimising one's risk of future illness and degenerative disease. For example, you may be asked to take plenty of essential fatty acids for a cardiovascular problem and arterial health, plus you will get the added benefits of it helping with weight maintenance and the fact that it is also a valuable anti-ageing nutrient.

What is the average cost of Nutritional Therapy?
This depends on the practitioner's location plus what is included in the consultation:

• tests or health checks
• consultation time
• follow up support
• extras - books, access to website, membership etc

How can I find a good Nutritional Therapist who is right for me?
Ideally you need to find a practitioner who has had a good training and is with a professional and accredited association. Many practitioners offer nutritional advice as part of their therapy - such as naturopaths who have a particular interest in nutrition and can offer a whole range of other therapies to compliment the nutrition. Some practitioners specialise in nutritional therapy and others even specialise in naturopathic nutrition and handle disease naturally stressing the use of whole and organic foods as medicine - a concept that is an integral part of many societies.

Some nutritional therapists have particular area(s) of expertise (ie female hormone problems, infertility, preconception care, ME, skin disorders, weight management), so it is worth finding a specialist for your individual needs.

Can I treat myself?
Today there is so much information out there that it is difficult to self-treat. There are some steps that you can do to improve your health and that is to observe your body's relationship with food by keeping a 'food and symptom' diary.

Some simple steps for your health are to:

• eat foods that are as close to their original shape and colour
• read ingredient labels - only eat what you understand
• everything in moderation
• drink clean still water

I've already changed to a healthy diet. Why should I do any more?
Self-help, in the form of eating healthy foods, can do a lot to help provide for your body's needs. However, this is not enough if a past lifestyle has damaged your body's ability to detoxify or digest and absorb the required nutrients.

It is a fact that one in ten people will feel better for some time whatever changes they make, even if they just give up fizzy drinks or eat more vegetables. But if you are still reading this then it is because you have already tried these things and perhaps taken medication without much success, and now you are looking for another way to reach your goal. You need to be armed with plenty of knowledge if you want to achieve this.

Nutritional therapy can succeed when a conventional healthy diet fails, because it is tailored to your needs. For instance, wholegrain bread is considered to be a healthy food', but if you cannot digest it properly it could in time produce inflammatory reactions and lead to chronic problems such as migraine or irritable bowel syndrome.

I am taking lots of supplements and still not feeling better
This may be because you are not treating the cause of your problem and you are only treating your symptoms. An example of this is eczema. You read that vitamin A and vitamin B complex is good for the skin. With some people this may help alleviate the symptoms. Others will find that it was only with the help of a nutritional therapist that they discovered that they had a food allergy or a liver that needed support before their eczema would disappear.

What conditions can Nutritional Therapy help?
Nutritional therapy is not intended to replace any medical treatment or advice that the person might be receiving from a doctor.

Nutritional therapy will help people of all ages to stay at their personal peak of energy and vitality. It is safe for babies and children as well as adults, and the change of eating patterns that is typically recommended usually has far fewer side effects than synthetic medicines. Many conditions can be relieved effectively with nutritional therapy. These include disorders ranging from chronic fatigue, energy loss, insomnia and depression, to backache, skin complaints, asthma, and headaches.

Nutritional therapy can also be utilised to help meet the special nutritional needs of those with long-term conditions such as cardiac or renal disease, cancer, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal problems and those who need assistance with weight management.

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Reiki

What is it?
Japanese Reiki is a form of touch therapy in which the therapist treats those parts of the body he or she senses are emitting weak energy, by laying his or her hands on or close to the site of the problem. This enables energy to start to flow through the therapist's hands to the patient.

A Brief History
Reiki is an ancient art rediscovered by Dr Mikao Usui over 100 years ago. All reputable Reiki Masters should be able to present their own training lineage back to Dr Usui. This is a point of honour embodied within the Reiki principles.

How does it work?
The desire to be healed by means other than drugs and conventional treatment, and the belief that it works, are widespread. Healing is the most extensive therapeutic system outside mainstream medicine in the UK, where an estimated 40,000 healers are in practice. Most people's image of a healer is that of a person who simply lays their incredible healing hands on us and our ailments are miraculously cured. Any therapist using Reiki as a healing method will tell you that this is quite untrue. Reiki is a very gentle but also a powerful 'hands on' technique which uses 'Universal Life Force Energy'. People are tuned into the Reiki energy by the Reiki Master in the process of the First Degree class.

What is it used for?
Reiki can seemingly accelerate recovery. Some healing is said to be beneficial for chronic conditions such as migraine and irritable bowel syndrome. Many people who use it regularly report feeling calmer, happier and more relaxed. It can restore and balance your life energy which in turn can help you to feel well again.

It helps to relax the body, clear the mind and balance the emotions, increase vitality and harmonise and enhance any other treatments you may be receiving.

Reiki can be used on people, animals and plants by adopting a 'hands-on' approach or distance - where the patient receives healing from the practitioner from a distance.
No-one really knows how healing, especially distance healing works. The idea that someone can treat the physiology of a person who is miles away cannot currently be explained. Healers do not know where the energy comes from or how it heals. But plenty of evidence exists showing that it does.

Side effects
Although there are no adverse side effects from Reiki, a person may feel initially 'out of sorts' or under the weather. This is called healing crisis, and it is the bodies way of healing itself after a Reiki session.

A Typical session
Healing is very simply performed. When the healer places his or her hands upon the person to be healed Reiki flows to where it is needed. You may feel totally relaxed and a warm feeling may flow through you. You may even feel so relaxed as to fall asleep, this is all natural and your body's way of  letting go and taking on board the healing powers of Reiki.


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Reflexology

Reflexology is a method of bringing about relaxation, balance and healing through the stimulation of points in the feet or the hands. This system is based upon that all parts of the body are connected by pathways which end in the feet and hands from the brain. A reflexologist is trained to understand which areas of feet and hands related to which Ares of the body ie heart, lungs, kidneys etc.

By working the whole of the body through these reflex points brings about harmony and restores health and balance to the body.

How does reflexology work?
Our ancestors walked bare feet on uneven ground, in the grass where no roads were made. This meant that the nerve endings were constantly massaged and stimulated.

Present days we constantly were shoes not just outdoors but indoor as well which means that the feet are not naturally massaged and stimulated. Women were high healed shoes causing untold damage upper hips and thighs and to other parts of their body. Waste products accumulate and the energies stagnate in our bodies causing disease and lack of balance.

Who can benefit from reflexology?
From babies who are restless right to the elderly with Arthritis who have aches and pains can benefit from reflexology. The sports minded also benefit due to balancing the body and keep the circulatory system flowing aiding recovery from any injuries.

Personally I have successfully treated numerous clients with Arthritis with reflexology and Ayurvedic massage to the joints, with hot oils, this has brought about great relief and reduction in swelling and promoted better movement in walking and the joints. Also diet and supplements are also advised, which strengthens the bones and lubricates the joints. Osteocare tablets/liquid for strong bones Starflower for the joints and natural hormones

What happens when you have a treatment?
A case history of injuries, illness, operation and any other conditions is taken then examination of the soles whilst treating , conditions of the body will be picked up during treatment and work carried out on the soles through massage or stimulation of the reflex parts. At these points the freeing up off circulation and the lymphatic fluids take place restoring harmony and promoting balance to the body. Reflexology promotes health at all level, the body and the mind and aids relaxation.


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Remedial Massage Therapy

Remedial massage therapy is suitable for treatment of a wide range of muscular and other soft tissue injuries.

Specific massage techniques are used to alleviate and prevent re-occurrence of muscular pains and complaints. It provides an effective treatment for new and chronic problems, including, neck and shoulder tension, muscle strains e.g. calf or hamstring, "tennis or golfers elbow" and muscular back pain.

One treatment should provide significant relief to most conditions but subsequent treatments may be necessary to provide lasting relief. Typically, treatment will last 45-60 minutes which would include an initial consultation to assess your needs. Treatment would usually comprise of a combination of massage, soft tissue manipulation and deep pressure techniques . Following this, aftercare advice will be given as appropriate to further improve recovery and prevent re-occurrence.


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Sekhem

Sekhem energy is beautiful, gentle, feminine and loving. The aspect of unconditional love is quite unmistakable and it is unlike any other for it empowers and upholds you even while assisting you to change. It needs to be experienced as words are not able to adequately describe the feelings of this beautiful energy. There are no heart-wrenching traumas and dramas with Sekhem. Rather it assists us in cutting through the blocks to our personal development like a hot knife cuts through butter. It dissolves the blocks with consummate ease and empowers us at the same time. Although the energy is so gentle it is awe-inspiring in its majesty and power. It is a 'living' energy that will change and develop as the mass consciousness increases throughout the world.

How does it differ from other energies?
It can only be said that there is a vast difference in its strength and its all encompassing power, as it works on all the physical, emotional, mental and subtle spiritual bodies at the same time. There is a completeness to the Sekhem that Reiki, Seichem and others do not have. It takes the healing much deeper and works on our core problems and belief systems, for Sekhem works at the soul level. It can be directed, and the intensity controlled and altered at will, and it can be used in a great variety of different ways. It combines with other energy systems very well for, of course, it is all coming from the same source. How we tap into this sea of Living Light Energy, the level at which we access it, and our own personal integrity and spiritual enlightenment have a bearing on the power and clarity of the energy coming through us.

Sekhem assists us to keep the balance within ourselves and in our daily lives as we clear our emotions, stay centred and experience the joy of our inner well-being. Whether experiencing this energy of learning how to channel it, this is beautiful energy that can transform your life.


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Sound Therapy

Do you feel the need to improve your health and quality of life? Whether you are faced with a life-threatening disease, are suffering from physical or emotional pain, or are simply seeking relief from the stresses of daily life, Sound Therapy can stimulate and facilitate your healing process. The start of a better life could be just a sound away!
Everything in the universe is in movement, everything is in vibration - from the planets rotating around the sun to each and every single cell in our body. We Are Made of Vibrations!

All vibrations emit sounds, whether we can hear them or not, and each sound is characterised by its own frequency. Scientists acknowledge that every object is vibrating at its own specific frequency. Each cell in our body also has its own natural vibratory rate, called resonance. When we are in a state of good health, the cells and organs of our body are vibrating in harmony.

Frequency shifting and disease
In today's society, however, we are continually exposed to an ocean of 'foreign' frequencies, which are adversely affecting our own natural resonance, including our immune system. This means that our healthy vibratory state is constantly shifting away from its natural resonance. Harmful 'foreign' frequencies are all around us. For instance, the emotional distress caused by the loss of a loved one or by professional dissatisfaction creates imbalances in our energy system, which often makes us feel poorly. Other negative vibrations are those produced by noise and environmental pollution, fast foods, long commuting hours, and the build-up of stress generated by daily responsibilities and commit ments. Such energy imbalances or eczema, asthma) conditions in the medium- to long-term. It is therefore vital for us to regularly re-balance our energy field in order to remain in good health. To this effect, the harmonious sounds of Himalayan and quartz crystal singing bowls and the voice are being successfully used by Sound Therapy Practitioners for healing, including pain relief and deep relaxation.

Healing with sound
Sound therapy is based upon the ancient knowledge of the healing powers of mantras, chants and pure sounds. Today, this valuable knowledge remains a living heritage for the future, thanks to the British Academy of Sound Therapy (the first recognised organisation in the UK to train sound therapy practitioners; www.sacredsound.net), and the support of the Institute for Complementary Medicine and the  Complementary Medical Association.
The principle of sound therapy is to use carefully selected sound frequencies to shift our 'out of tune' vibrations back to their natural healthy resonance. These healing sounds are known to entrain the brain into the alpha brainwave state, which promotes deep relaxation and facilitates a return to harmony and balance. Sound therapy adopts a holistic approach to healing. It therefore addresses a person as a whole and not only their symptoms. It is non-invasive and the client is never touched by the practitioner.

Your personal exploration of healing sounds
A sound therapy treatment generally consists of a minimum of three sessions. The first session of 1.5 hour includes an in-depth discussion with the client to draw a full case history of their health and lifestyle, followed by a chakra blockage diagnosis and a powerful healing sound bath created by Himalayan and quartz singing bowls and vocal techniques. The sound bath, conducted by a trained and fully insured therapist, is tailored to the client's needs. Further sessions last one hour each with a 7-10 day gap between each session. Three to five weekly sessions typically complete a treatment, although further sessions can be arranged when required. For instance, some clients return at the start of every season to re-balance their energy.

CASE STUDY 1: A Woman Suffering from Depression And Insomnia
Mary*, a woman in her early fifties, had been suffering from insomnia for 19 years and more recently from depression. She had never heard about sound therapy, but was ready to give it a go. I worked with Mary over a 8-week period. After three sessions, she reported a marked improvement in her sleeping pattern and had stopped taking sleeping tablets**. After her fifth session, she had a significant breakthrough and had the confidence to return to work again. She now enjoys life as never before and only comes to me once every two months to pamper herself to pure relaxation and re-balance her energy field.

CASE STUDY 2: A Chronic Pain Sufferer
Susan* had suffered from chronic pain down her right arm due to an injury caused by a car accident five years before. After three sessions of sound therapy, the pain had disappeared completely.

CASE STUDY 3: A Man Suffering From Breathing Difficulties
Russell* had been suffering from the above condition for 22 years. He gave up singing in a choir due to coughs triggered by deep breaths. After his second session, he had tears in his eyes when he managed to take a deep breath without coughing. His sleep also improved as a result of unhindered breathing. Eight months on, he is still free of both breathing and sleeping problems.

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**Sound Therapy is not a substitute for conventional medication and clients are never encouraged to stop taking prescribed medication.


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Swedish Massage

The healing power of massage was recognised and recorded by the physicians of Ancient China, India, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Whilst most Eastern cultures enjoyed therapeutic massage the West suffered a severe setback in the Middle Ages when the Church branded massage as a “sinful pleasure of the flesh”!

At the beginning of the 19th century, massage made something of a come back when the Swedish gymnast Per Henrik Ling introduced his own style of massage which incorporated Ancient Chinese techniques and passive gymnastic movements. Lings methods were spread from his native Sweden and became popular throughout Europe. To this day the term “Swedish Massage” is used and denotes a style of massage that uses strokes less vigorous than the deep frictions and pummelling employed by Turkish baths and instead is more soothing and relaxing.

Most other forms of massage which developed in the 19th century are at least partly influenced by the Swedish system.


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T'ai Chi

What is it?
T'ai Chi can be used as a method of understanding our posture and how to correct out misalignments. Out bodies become more relaxed through the movements and eventually become stronger and healthier. T'ai Chi, however is about being aware of oneself on one's surroundings. Not thinking about what happened last week or last year, not worrying about what might happen tomorrow, simply being.

A Brief History
The first documents about T'ai Chi in China date from around our first century, but even at that time these and related exercises were called 'ancient'. There was once a Taoist hermit who, after long hours of sitting meditation each day, would leave his cave in the mountains and perform a series of movements that would increase his circulation and restore his vigour without disturbing his deep meditative concentration. The movements he made imitated what he saw in nature: the movements of birds, animals, streams, clouds and wind. For centuries, the practice was transmitted and modified from generation to generation. Through the enlightened teaching of a Mr Yang (from whom all modern systems of T'ai Chi received inspiration) T'ai Chi has become a popular practice. Even today in mainland China, T'ai Chi is a part of millions of people's daily fitness programme.

How does it work?
Fundamental to all traditional Chinese medicine is the idea that sickness is simply the blockage of Chi flow. (The flow of Life Force). Through a combination of exercise, martial art and meditation T'ai Chi can help to restore the flow of Chi.

Its calm gracefulness and deliberate flowing movements can make us become more aware of those body parts in which we tend to hold a great amount of tension and stiffness. Often we are not aware that we are holding ourselves in a particular position or tensing our muscles until it is pointed out by a means of physical relaxation.

What is it used for?
We all know that in this hectic life we rarely stop still, take stock of our lives in a quiet place to get on top of things. This is where T'ai Chi can aid us in the practice of developing self-awareness - and inner calm. We do not need to compete or fight. We just need to be present enough to know when to be strong and when to be sensitive.

It has been said "The best form of self defence is to be somewhere else". At one level this is true, but when the conflict is internal stress or emotional turmoil we can not run away from it.

T'ai Chi leads us into a state of calmness and inner strength by being in the present moment. This becomes the starting point from which we are able to take appropriate action in dealing with both the inner and outer conflicts encountered in daily life.

Side effects
There are no adverse side-effects associated with T'ai Chi.


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Thai Massage

An experience of relaxation throughout the body, and tranquility of the mind. All day-to-day tensions and concerns will evaporate, tight muscles will relax, and sometimes the mind will slip into a trance-like state or even a deep sleep, in which case the receiver will wake up refreshed and alert.

When one feels alert and refreshed after a massage, one should have more courage and energy to cope more effectively with daily work and problems. One will have a better chance of being successful in whatever one does. Most professional athletes are well aware of the value of being relaxed and alert before competition. They often have a massage before going out onto the field. Tense and anxious competitors are less likely to perform at the peak of their ability.

The recipient will have a better self-image resulting from a feeling of well-being and "joie de vivre". The mind is stimulated to a mild euphoric state without the sort of adverse side-effects that one usually gets from drugs.

With relaxed muscles, the circulation of blood and lymph are improved. The body will receive more oxygen and nutrients and the immune system will be more efficient in fending off disease agents, thus lessening the chances of becoming ill.

A good massage after strenuous exercise or activity will help the muscles to rid themselves of toxic chemicals and will prevent the stiffness and pain which might otherwise appear the following morning.

Massage will preserve good muscle tone and prevent atrophy, especially in the case of a person who has to stay inactive for long periods of time due to pressed busy daily life.

Internal organs will be stimulated to function to their best capacity. There will be an improvement in digestion, the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste.

It has been claimed that massage, as a result of the improved circulation it induces, can slow down the aging process, especially wrinkling of skin on different parts of the body.


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Transformational Breathing TM

Transformational Breathing teaches you to breathe deeply,  using the whole of your respiratory system. Where your breath is not flowing freely, a system of body-mapping points, similar to acupressure points, are used to open the breath more fully.  Gentle sound and movement are also used, as are relevant affirmations. 

Group sessions as well as one-to-one sessions are available. After a few sessions you will have acquired the skills to do self-sessions at home. You can also have your breathing analysed to enable you to understand how your breathing style may have evolved and be affecting your wellbeing.

Transformational breathing benefits you physically, emotionally and spiritually.   The greater amount of oxygen that is carried around the body during a session acts like an internal 'massage', clearing out toxins from your vital organs and individual cells giving you a new sense of clarity and vitality.  It also improves your emotional well-being by clearing low-resonating 'energy blocks', resulting from you holding your breath in the past to protect yourself from stress.  Unlike in therapy, these energy blocks are cleared without you always knowing their source and you are left feeling lighter and clearer without necessarily needing to revisit the original stressor.  This is particularly useful if the stressor occurred when you were very little.  Once the body and emotions are more in balance then the opening of your spiritual centres is enabled.  Some people experience this as a deep sense of peace;  others may experience colours, angels or other spiritual symbols.
People of all ages and health statuses   are able to benefit from Transformational Breathing. A lack of oxygen in the body has been found to correlate with  a range of illnesses. Many people breathe very little, sometimes using  as little as  20% of their respiratory capacity, thereby seriously restricting their wellbeing. While we don't claim to cure any illnesses, improvements in well-being have been achieved by many people experiencing a very wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including asthma, cancer, ME,  hyperactivity, depression, anxiety and panic attacks.  It  can also benefit pregnant mums, babies and children.

Transformational Breathing was co-developed in the United States over 25 years ago by Judith Kravitz.  It is now practiced in over 17 countries world-wide.


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