Treatments
Complementary therapies are safe and natural and help restore and maintain harmony and balance of your mind and body. They work by releasing your body’s own natural healing ability and help to provide a sense of deep relaxation and well-being.
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology
Reflexology has been practised for thousands of years and there is evidence of healers using a similar therapy in Ancient Egypt. Reflexology as we know it was developed by Eunice Ingham, who was an American physiotherapist, in the 1930’s. Doreen Bayly brought reflexology to the UK in the 1960’s.
Reflexology works on the principle that reflex points on the hands and feet correspond to internal organs, tissues and systems of the body. By stimulating the reflex points tension can be released allowing a free flow of energy and improved circulation throughout the whole body.
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology involves a very gentle massage of the reflex points of your feet or hands in order to assist your body's own healing process. Reflexology can help a wide range of conditions by boosting the circulation, assisting the body to remove toxins, and rebalancing the body processes.
Although no promises can be made to "cure" specific conditions Gentle Touch™ Reflexology has been shown to be effective for many ailments both physical and emotional including:-
- Aches and pains
- Anxiety and stress
- Arthritis
- Bowel conditions
- Headaches
- Sinus conditions
The treatment is carried out on a comfortable treatment couch and only your shoes and socks need to be removed.
The first treatment will take approximately 1 ¼ hours as you will be asked some basic details about your health prior to treatment to ensure that reflexology is suitable for you. Subsequent appointments take approximately 1 hour. Client confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Reflexology is suitable for people of any age including babies, children and the elderly. However there are certain circumstances in which reflexology may be unsuitable. If you are unsure if reflexology is suitable for you please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.
Hopi Ear Candling (Thermal Auricular Therapy)
Shamen healers used ear candles but the practice was brought to the modern world by the Hopi Indian Tribe of North Arizona. The Hopi Indians are renowned for their extensive knowledge of healing and their spiritual lifestyle.
Hopi Ear Candles are a gentle, non invasive and relaxing treatment of the ears. The candles are slim, hollow tubes of organically grown flax and containing natural ingredients; beeswax, honey extracts, sage, camomile and St Johns Wort. Please note that I only use Biosun Hopi Ear Candles. Biosun are certified medical products according to EC guidelines 93/94 (EEC).
The candles work in three main stages:-
- A light gentle suction (creating a chimney effect) draws out debris from the ears
- Mild heat from the flame stimulates the blood and circulation
- Pressure in the sinus cavities and ears is equalised and regulated
Although results vary from patient to patient Hopi Ear Candles have been found to be effective for:-
- Excessive or compacted ear wax
- Irritation in ears and sinuses
- Pressure regulation caused by sinusitis, rhinitis, colds, flu, headaches and flying
- Noises in the ear – ringing and tinnitus
- And can be calming and relaxing in cases of stress
The treatment will take approximately 45 minutes (including consultation) and a facial massage following the candling will help to increase circulation, help drain sinuses and promote relaxation.
Please note there are certain circumstances when Hopi Ear Candles cannot be used. It is therefore necessary to take some basic details regarding your health prior to the treatment. Client confidentiality is maintained at all times.
If you are unsure whether this treatment is suitable for you please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.
Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage originated more than 5,000 years ago in the East and was originally a grooming technique used to strengthen and improve the condition of the hair and scalp.
Indian Head Massage has been adapted from Ayurvedic (meaning "The Science of Life") techniques to ease tension and strain in the shoulders, neck, scalp and face. It is a highly effective technique for the treatment of stress and stress related conditions. Indian Head Massage is a non-invasive upper back, shoulder, neck, head and facial massage which can be given fully clothed and seated in a chair.
Indian Head Massage can be effective in the relief of:-
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Sinusitis
- Aches around the neck, shoulder and facial areas
The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes although the first appointment will take a little longer (45 minutes) as you will be asked some basic information regarding your health and lifestyle prior to treatment. Client confidentially is maintained at all times.
Please note that there are certain circumstances when Indian Head Massage may be unsuitable. If you are unsure if this treatment is suitable for you please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.
Reiki
Reiki is a form of natural healing developed in Japan by Dr Mikao Usui. It is believed that this technique is over 2,500 years old.
Reiki is a healing process working with energy. It is a safe, gentle and non intrusive hands on holistic healing technique for balancing, healing and harmonising all aspects of the body. Reiki helps to promote deep relaxation and inner peace.
The work Reiki means "Universal Energy" i.e. energy that is around us all. Reiki has no belief system attached to it and is non-religious.
Energy is channelled through the hands of the practitioner into the body of the receiver to release blocked energy and to balance energy flow within the body.
Reiki can help to:-
- Ease stress and tension
- Promote deep relaxation
- Aid the body to cleanse itself of toxins and impurities
- Accelerate the body’s own natural healing ability
- Remove blockages to allow energy to flow freely to allow spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well being
- Enhance creativity and self esteem
Appointments can be arranged for 1 hour or 30 minutes (including consultation). Treatments are carried out fully clothed on a comfortable treatment couch. Because Reiki is so gentle it is suitable for everyone, including babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly or infirm. Reiki can enhance any other form of treatment you may be receiving. If you are unsure if Reiki is suitable for you please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (or "tapping therapy") is a very gentle, non-invasive and simple technique that can achieve powerful results.
Developed in America in the early 1990’s by Gary Craig, EFT is relatively new to the UK although it is becoming widely used and taught to help people overcome a broad range of physical and emotional problems.
EFT is based on the theory that "The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system". Put simply this means that distressing memories or experiences cause a disruption (or blockage) in the body’s energy system which then creates a negative emotion. Because physical pain is connected to our emotional state unresolved negative emotions (such as anxiety, fears, etc.) can be major contributors to pain and illness.
Most of us have at some point in our lives experienced pain, emotional or physical, and we all deal with this in different ways. Although we may appear to recover from these experiences nevertheless we can be affected by recurring negative emotions. This often means that our future is hindered by events or experiences from the past. EFT does not change or erase the memory but does change the way you feel about it.
Energy flows through our body along channels known as meridians. If this energy flow becomes blocked in any way (such as through stress, trauma, grief etc) the body becomes out of balance which can in turn cause physical or emotional pain. EFT can help release blocked energy channels and restore a feeling of well-being emotionally and physically.
Although it is based on the same principles as acupuncture instead of needles EFT involves gentle tapping with the fingertips on 13 meridian points on the face, hands and upper body. This changes and balances the energy flow within the body. When balance is achieved the emotional and/or physical symptoms disperse.
EFT is an incredibly gentle technique and you remain fully clothed at all times. You do not need to know the cause of the problem for EFT to work and because it addresses the disruption in your energy system directly you do not have to believe in it for it to be effective. EFT often works when nothing else will!
EFT can be used by anyone, at any time for just about anything! EFT has found to be effective for many conditions including:-
- Stress and anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Insomnia
- Phobias and fears (ie. Fear of public speaking/flying, fear of spiders/birds etc)
- Self esteem and confidence issues
- Addictions and cravings (such as smoking, food etc)
- Habits (such as nail biting)
- Grief
- Physical pain (such as headaches, migraines, asthma, back/neck pain and many more)
- Trauma (including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
The treatment takes approximately 1 hour (although 1 ¼ hours should be allowed for your first appointment) and is carried out on a comfortable treatment chair. During your appointment you will be shown how to use this simple, easy to learn technique which you can use as a self help tool or between appointments.
Everyone responds differently and the number of sessions required will depend on the complexity of the issue. Some people feel relief with only one session but others may require more than one session to feel the benefit. If you are unsure if EFT is suitable for you please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.
EFT can also be combined with Reiki for a more therapeutic effect.
Crystal Healing
Crystals have been used for thousands of years in many cultures throughout the world to aid the body’s own healing process. Crystals are found deep beneath the surface of the earth and each crystal is unique having its own original vibration and structure.
With today’s hectic lifestyles we are often left feeling tired or stressed which may cause our energy channels to become out of balance or blocked disrupting the body’s natural flow of energy. When our energy flow is disrupted we experience symptoms such as pain, anxiety and depression to name but a few. Our body’s main energy centres (Chakras) need to be balanced and stabilised in order for us to maintain good health. Each crystal has their own special characteristics that aid different emotional problems (eg. ease and release stress, boost confidence etc.) or reduce physical symptoms (eg. back pain, headaches etc.). By placing crystals on or around the body the natural power and energy of the crystals help to unblock, cleanse and re-store balance allowing the energy to flow freely.
Crystal therapy may be beneficial to many ailments, both physical and emotional, including:-
- Headaches
- Stress and stress related conditions
- Lack of energy
- Insomnia
- Physical ailments such as back pain/arthritis etc
The treatment takes approximately 45 minutes although your first treatment will take a little longer (approximately 1 hour) as you will be asked some basic details about your health prior to treatment to ensure that crystal healing is suitable for you. You will be asked to relax on a comfortable treatment couch either seated or lying down and will remain fully clothed at all times. Client confidentiality is maintained throughout.
There are certain circumstances when it is not appropriate to carry out a crystal healing treatment. If you are unsure if crystal healing is for you then please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.
Crystal Healing and Reiki
Crystals and Reiki are a perfect partnership. Combining these two healing therapies helps to de-stress, heal and balance your body’s energy systems.
Stress Buster
Why not combine two treatments (such as 30 minutes Indian Head Massage/Reflexology and 30 minutes Reiki) for that ultimate stress buster. Please contact me for further details.
