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.

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.

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.

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. When balance is restored to the energy system the body’s powerful natural healing system is allowed to function efficiently.

EmoTrance focuses your attention on where in the body you feel the “stuck” energy allowing the blocked energy to be dissolved and energy to flow effortlessly within the body. EmoTrance 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 EmoTrance 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.

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 EmoTrance is suitable for you please do not hesitate to contact me or your own GP.

Common stress reactions may include:-

• Irritability
• Inability to concentrate
• Trouble sleeping
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite

Our bodies have a natural mechanism to help us cope with perceived threats or danger by releasing hormones into the bloodstream giving the body a burst of energy and strength to cope with the situation. In prehistoric times our ancestors were constantly faced with threats to their survival from wild animals and they had to be able to respond instantly by either fighting the animals or running away i.e. “the flight or fight response”. Although most of the situations we face today which cause us to feel stressed i.e. traffic jams, job interviews, excessive pressure at work or home etc., are not life threatening our bodies still react in the same way and release the same stress hormones as if our lives were in danger. This is known as “the stress response”. When the perceived threat or danger has passed our body is designed to return to normal but in times of excessive stress the body may remain in a constant heightened or stressed state causing damage to our health physically, mentally and emotionally.

We cannot always control the things which make us stressed but it is important to try to incorporate routines into our daily lives which will help us deal with stress in a positive and beneficial way.

Stress Management uses a variety of techniques to help you to reduce and prevent excessive stress.

A confidential 1:1 consultation will include support and advice in stress management and therapies and will:-

• Help to identify the cause of your stress
• Offer advice on a variety of stress reduction techniques to reduce the negative effects of stress
• Look at ways of responding more positive and effectively to stress in the future

A stress management consultation will take approximately 1 hour (including consultation) although a little longer should be allowed for the initial appointment. Client confidentiality is maintained throughout.

Remember that everyone responds to situations differently and anyone can suffer from stress – often the hardest part is seeking help.

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.

Giving up his lucrative practice and after considerable research, Dr Bach identified 38 different plants, flowers and trees (including oak and pine) which he believed held significant healing properties. Preparing essences from the flowers, plants and trees he had identified he focussed on creating remedies which were intended to treat the personalities, feelings and emotions rather than physical symptoms. He believed that if he could help to alleviate emotional stress this would support the body's own healing ability. Each of the 38 remedies were created to treat a different emotion such as fear, loneliness etc.

Edward Bach died in 1936, aged 50, a year after completing his search for the 38 Flower Remedies which are still used today.

Flower Essences work by restoring our emotional balance, changing negative emotions into positive ones to re-establish harmony and well being. They can be used in our day to day lives to overcome fears, increase confidence and to help with many emotional states as well as physical conditions including:-

• Reducing stress
• To combat phobias and calm fears
• Addictions
• Anxiety/panic attacks
• Headaches/migraine
• Digestive problems/eating disorders
• Low self confidence/self esteem
• Sleep problems/insomnia
• Grief and bereavement
• Life changing events such as relationship breakdown, moving home, starting a new job/career, the menopause etc.

We all react differently to situations and it is for this reason that the Flower Remedies are prepared and blended individually following the consultation.

The remedies can be taken individually or up to 7 remedies combined together. Rescue Remedy is perhaps the most well known of the Bach Remedies and is a combination of 5 individual Bach flower essences.

Flower remedies are completely natural, non addictive and have no unpleasant side effects making them safe to be taken by people of any age from very small children to the elderly. They can be safely used alongside orthodox medicine and can be particularly beneficial when used alongside therapies such as Reiki, EFT and Crystal Healing. They act in such a gentle way that they can even be used to help animals and plants.

Consultation

The first consultation will take approximately 1 hour and during that consultation we will discuss your current situation in order for me to determine which remedies are the most appropriate for you. I will then prepare a combination of flower essences in a personal treatment bottle for you to take home with you and I will explain how to take the remedy for the most effective results. The treatment bottle will last approximately 3 weeks and this is included in the price of the treatment.

A follow up appointment may be required which will take approximately 30 minutes. Follow up appointments are usually 3 weeks after the initial consultation in order that your body has a chance to respond to the remedy.

Client confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Recent research into the links between emotions and the immune system supports the view that emotional and physical health are linked. More and more medical experts now agree that a healthy mind really does equal a healthy body.