Therapies

Acupressure

Initial appointment - 75 mins £60

Follow-up - 60 mins £50

Acupressure can be traced back over 3000 years. It comes from the natural practice of people who instinctively rubbed, held or kneaded painful places for pain relief. Early healers in Asia discovered points on the body that could assist recovery from illness.

Acupressure applies the same principles as acupuncture, the difference being that gentle finger pressure is used instead of needles. The premise of this technique is to restore the natural flow of energy or ‘chi’ around the body allowing an improvement in health.

The method of acupressure that I use to treat people is more closely aligned with Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) which treats all layers of a person; physical, emotional and spiritual simultaneously, by focusing on the person as a whole, rather than just treating the symptom.

We are truly energetic beings. Thoughts are energy and translate into physical responses in the body. The body’s energy is the factor that unifies body, mind, emotion and soul. All of these different layers are affected at all times. By working with these layers simultaneously we can access all areas of our personal history to make beneficial change if needed.

Acupressure is based upon the basic principle that vital energy travels along a system of energy channels called meridians, which flow up and down the body. Simply put, meridians are like rivers because they flow continuously. There are twenty major meridians, twelve of these are known as organ meridians because each one serves and influences an internal major organ. The remaining eight are known as Extraordinary meridians and these provide a deep reservoir of balancing energy to all the organ meridians and systems of the entire body.

This therapy works through gentle finger pressure placed on special areas of electrical conductivity known as acupressure points, that lie along these channels. Blockages or imbalances within the energy flow of the body can greatly influence the onset of various ailments and illnesses. Blocks can be caused in various ways, for example the trauma associated with a physical injury can become held or stored as a memory in the body, creating an imbalance. Similarly the emotional trauma experienced during a stressful event or encounter will become locked in the body. Stimulating specific acupressure points around the body frees up the energy flow whilst allowing the stored trauma to be released. The body’s natural healing ability is enhanced and a clearer, stronger energy flow is restored, resulting in greater health.

One session may be enough to relieve an issue, however, acupressure builds upon itself for accumulative results. During an acupressure session you will lay fully clothed on a soft massage table.

Acupressure works equally well when sent remotely if you are unable to travel or maybe prefer the comfort of your own surroundings.

I am able to offer acupressure to help with both physical and emotional health problems.

Clinical Acupressure can address many common physical issues including:

Process Acupressure is especially helpful with treating emotional and stress-related conditions that may be holding you back in life. Prolonged stress and negative emotions can have a detrimental effect on our overall health and our ability to heal. Trauma patterns get wired into our nervous system and as a result we do not feel safe. The functional messages our body sends us are very different when in a state of overwhelm. Basically we do not feel safe and the flight or flight mechanism is fully engaged. As a result anxiety, depression and panic attacks can be experienced or we may start to react to foods or chemicals that aren’t really a threat to us. .

Working holistically through the body we can access negative events and emotions and allow any necessary emotional release. This can lead to resolve and acceptance of your situation, greater self-understanding and a change of limiting patterns.

Psychological processing skills will be incorporated alongside the same finger pressure technique.

Conditions I can help with include:

• Post-traumatic stress

• Panic attacks

• Self-esteem issues

• Relationship issues

• Addiction

• Childhood trauma

• Emotional stress/overwhelm

Reiki

Initial appointment 60 mins - £50

Follow-up - £45

Reiki is a particularly relaxing and transformative therapy. The ancient practice of Reiki can be traced back over 2000 years and it is believed that the technique was first used by early Tibetan Buddhist monks. This healing art was since rediscovered in early nineteenth century Japan and now continues to be practised today.

Rei = Universal life force

Ki =Energy

This treatment involves gentle placing of hands upon a fully clothed patient. The practitioner channels healing energy from an infinite source which stimulates the body’s bio magnetic field. This compassionate vibrational frequency can affect and help promote healing of the mind and of the physical body.

Distant healing is also as effective and can be an alternative method if preferred.

Powerful, yet deeply calming, this natural healing energy can be comforting when life is difficult and helps to restore balance within. Energy levels are increased, enhancing the body’s natural healing process. Stress and anxiety are reduced, bringing about a greater clarity of mind.

Again one session may resolve an issue, or you may find that you benefit from further visits.

Reiki can help with:

• Stress and anxiety reduction

• Relaxation

• Pain relief

• Healing support following medical procedure

• Improved sleep quality

• Improved mood