Therapies

Our human conditions are multifaceted and therefore I like to address any presenting symptom(s) with different modalities, such as craniosacral work, the Bach Flower remedies or EFT. First, of course, we will work with the conditions that trouble you and then we look at identifying blockages, whether physical, emotional or mental that may inhibit your health. Focus is on re-alignment of your body, so self-healing is promoted. My treatment sessions cover a wide range of disorders. I am member of the craniosacral therapy association. www.craniosacral.co.uk.

The Bach flowers are very gentle and yet powerful. They have the ability to transform negative emotional outlooks, lack of striving for what you want, lack of energy or confidence and many more into new ways of seeing life. It does not matter whether these are short lived or chronic. I may go for weeks forgetting all about the Bach Flowers and then when I mix a new remedy bottle for myself I am always amazed how much and often quickly, they help in getting a better outlook on life.

I am a registered Bach Flower practitioner. www.bachremedies.co.uk.

Mental difficulties can arise due to having experienced shock, trauma, abusive relationships, high levels of stress or long periods of insecurities. Our first session aims at finding out the most helpful way of working with your condition and making a definite start. In follow-up sessions, we are able to “dive deeper”, in discovering underlying issues such as past injuries or emotional wounding that you wish to shed. These past difficulties are addressed in a safe space where we can access bodily resources in supporting you through the process of release. We all know that trauma can hold us back from our true potential and can often be the root cause of dis-ease.

Releasing these old holding patterns can be invaluable for positive change. Once the trigger points or blockages are freed up the body’s own self-healing forces will come into action.

Clients often mention that they feel a sense of peace and relief after a treatment. This tells me that tension has been released and a more harmonious, healing energy has emerged.

Having worked with a large variety of conditions during the last two decades, and with all ages, has shown me that the body’s recovering forces must never be underestimated.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)                   

What is CST?  A question I am often asked.  It is easy to assume that it refers exclusively to the head.  In fact, CST works with the whole person and changes may occur in body, mind and spirit. During a session I work on different parts of your body (fully clothed). I use my hands to listen to you in much the same way that a counsellor might listen to your words.  Clients tell me that the treatment is comforting and relaxing, that they are feeling more alive and have a sense of relief and wellbeing. You may choose CST if you have an acute physical problem or a long-standing condition, whether physical or emotional.  Others come for ongoing support in their busy lives to help them meet their challenges.  Because CST is so gentle and non-invasive, it is like a butterfly touch and therefore suitable for everyone from newborns to the elderly.

Listening to the cranial fluid with a gentle touch

People have found Craniosacral therapy helpful for; allergies, arthritis, asthma, autism, back pain, birth trauma, breathing disorders, bronchitis, chronic fatigue, colic, frozen shoulder, headaches and migraines, hormonal imbalances, menstrual pain, post-dental trauma, sciatica, sinusitis, TMJ disorders, and many more…..

Bach Flower Remedies (BFRs)  

 

You may already be familiar with the BFRs discovered by Dr Edward Bach (1886-1936). I believe the rescue drop bottle is found now in most homes.  There are 38 flower remedies (strictly speaking 37 flowers and one rock water); each one having the ability to help you with a specific emotional or mental state of being.  For example, if you are a person that worries much, especially about family members I would suggest the essence Red Chestnut.  Or if you are going through big changes in your life such as a house move or a divorce or changing occupation, the essence Walnut would be very helpful for this process.  Dr Bach believed that pure nature has the power to heal all living creatures.  The remedies are 100% natural. Conditions can often be complex, therefore a consultation in a therapeutic setting may help to find the correct mix. From experience and by working with the flowers for many years I have observed that after taking a first remedy other more deeper-seated emotions may surface in a follow-up session.  It is vital to work with these too as they can be key factors in making positive changes.  Each mix of a remedy bottle is highly individual, and very specific, as you can imagine from the possible number of combinations using 38 remedies. 

Please visit the Bach Centre in person or online.    https://www.bachcentre.com/new/en/      

Each bottle is a personal mix

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

EFT is often simply referred to as “tapping”.

But how does it work?

EFT focuses on points along the meridian lines. Meridian lines or energy lines (Chinese medicine) that run freely through the body when we are well and have a healthy and balanced system. However, physical pain or emotional stresses can disrupt the healthy free energy flow and so cause “stuckness”. Over time these can manifest in discomfort, pain, or even a chronic condition, and a negative outlook on life. Feelings of fear and anxiety, depression, and losing confidence in your body’s healing abilities to name a few.

Tapping stimulates the body’s meridians to remove blockages and encourages the free flow of energy. Specific points on the meridian lines are tapped in a sequence and are combined with positive affirmations and visualisations.

Over the years many tests and studies have been carried out on the effectiveness of EFT. They have shown that EFT produces real and lasting breakthroughs and significantly improves or even eliminates not only emotional, but also physical problems. The method allows us to particularly address more over-layered and otherwise difficult to resolve issues.

For more information please visit the tapping solution.

www.thetappingsolution.com


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Tuning in with a light touch… 
Tuning in with a light touch…

I came to craniosacral work due to our third child’s condition. He was not able to settle and did not feed properly.  It took some months to discover that he was suffering from re-occurring ear infections.  Eventually we found a craniosacral therapist who treated him twice per week.  The recovery was remarkable!  Within weeks he was able to sleep better, was feeding well, and smiled.  The therapist had found a compression lesion in one of his ear canals which did not allow for drainage.   Each session helped to relieve the pressure within his inner ear.  This was 25 years ago, and because I was so amazed by the treatments and their life-changing effect, I decided to change career there and then and have now been treating people with CST since 2001.