holistic therapies
(As our skin is our largest organ, I will always opt for organic and / or the most natural products possible. I avoid ingredients that are genetically modified, preferring products which are free from petrochemicals as they retain their natural structures and their good bacteria from the soil. Products are not tested on animals).
Aroma Balance Therapy
90 mins - £54.00
Traditionally when hormones are all over the place it is because Chi/Qi/Prana is flowing too fast or too slow. Using my training within reflexology, massage and auricular acupuncture, I am delighted to introduce the ‘Aroma Balance Therapy’ which focuses on the whole endocrine system, (the endocrine system is a network of glands which regulates the body's many processes such as metabolism, growth, reproduction etc. through hormone secretion). Using a specially blended organic women’s balance oil, the therapy starts with a Chinese acupressure face, ear, neck and décolletage massage with warm heated balls and jade stone Gua-Sha, before moving onto reflexology of the hands and feet to regulate the flow of Chi and to flood the body with endorphins.
The whole central nervous system will then be calmed through the amazing therapy 'biodynamic craniosacral therapy', which reduces cortisol production and calms the adrenal glands which are responsible for our fight or flight response, cortisol production and regulating blood pressure. As cortisol is a huge hormone disrupter it is so important to calm the production of this tricky little hormone.
Acupuncture
30 mins - £33.00
Auricular acupuncture is a complete system whereby specific points on the outer ear are stimulated to treat or relieve symptoms of many modern diseases, disorders and emotional blockages. Acupuncture can also help with fertility, stress & anxiety and sleep problems.
Acupuncture works by restoring the flow of Chi, too much can cause conditions which are over active such as inflammation, anxiety, auto-immune conditions, whereas sluggish Chi can result in conditions which are underactive such as depression, fertility problems and fatigue. Acupuncture works with your body to restore balance by re-establishing the free flow of Chi.
Detoxification Therapy
75 mins - £48.00
This treatment is a gentle way to help cleanse and purify the body by stimulating the lymphatic system, supporting liver and kidney chi and can be used to aid a detoxification programme, recovery from illness and post-surgery. The therapy starts with lymphatic drainage massage of the back, before fine acupuncture needles are inserted onto the outer ear. Whilst the needles are in you can enjoy a wonderfully relaxing reflexology treatment using my special organic blended detoxification oil. A great treatment before a holiday or as part of a detoxification programme.
The Emotion Code
60 mins - £41.00 (combined with cranial sacral therapy or reflexology)
The Emotion Code Therapy is the simplest, easiest and fastest method ever devised for a Practitioner to find emotional baggage (using dowsing) and trapped emotions and release it, either from yourself or from someone else, usually passed down ancestrally through the maternal line.
Our emotional baggage consists of actual energies, the energies of intense emotional events that we’ve experienced that are still stuck in our physical bodies as we may now have had the maturity or tools at the time to fully process these emotions, you may have gone from one stressful event straight into another, the event may have been too overwhelming to process at the time or it may simply be an inherited emotion.
With just one session you can remove so many trapped emotions that an instant result is very often noticed, although from my experience 3 to 5 trapped emotions are usually enough in one session to process. You do not have to tell me your life story so revisiting painful memories will not be necessary. I like to complete a session with cranial sacral therapy as it is a wonderful therapy to help this healing process take place.
Fusion Massage Therapy
45 mins - £43.00 (not bookable online)
Fusion Massage Therapy is a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage which works to reduce muscle tension and to encourage a deep state of relaxation. The massage commences with you laid on your front under a organic cotton linen sheet, before warmed poultice compresses are gently placed onto specific pressure points of the back and shoulders, the weighted poultices are gently rolled to allow the heat to be fully absorbed into the body. As the heat starts to work its magic the compresses are moved with sweeping strokes and circular motions. Organic tranquillity oil is then applied to the skin in ebb and flow motions before cups are placed onto the skin to detox the blood and increase blood circulation to the area. Completing with a light and soothing head massage, this massage blends Thai and Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques within the one treatment.
Hara Womb and Abdominal Massage Therapy
First Appointment 2 hours - £70.00 / Follow up appointment 60 mins - £50.00
( with the 13th Womb Rite of the Munay-Ki - £6.00 add 15 mins to treatment time)
WHAT IS HARA THERAPY?
Hara Massage combines womb space and abdominal massage with energy healing and reflexology to nurture womb and hormonal health, support digestion and detoxification, and unravel tension from the body. It also calms your nervous system, brings nourishing blood to the physical areas of the womb space and pelvis and re-establishes vital energy to the chakras known as Chi/Qi.
Womb Hara can assist with menstrual cycle concerns, fertility and conception support, postpartum care, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, digestive health, healing after miscarriage or abortion, connection to your womb and more.
Inspired by the traditional/ancient techniques of indigenous medicine from around the world, Hara Therapy is a therapeutic form of bodywork that is rooted in centuries-old, indigenous medicine called Sobada de Matriz, which is passed down from mother to daughter. Hara Therapy is a ritual therapy massage of the womb and/or womb space, pelvis and abdomen that helps with many women’s health conditions by using traditional reproductive healing techniques to gently guide the reproductive organs, such as the womb and ovaries back into place. The massage uses the same techniques as other womb and abdominal therapies such as Mayan, Mizan and Arvigo Therapy
The womb has two physical roles, either to grow a baby or to clean herself. If the supporting ligaments and fascia become distorted, contracted or lose elasticity, the womb can easily slip out of her correct alignment, impacting on the circulation of arterial blood, Venus return, lymph, nerves and Qi.
In addition to the physical roles of the womb, it is also the centre for emotional storage. It is an emotional storage centre where everything is kept until we decide to work with our womb. Through this process, clients are often able to release trauma and emotions, during a therapy I hold space for this to happen during your treatment.
HOW DOES HARA THERAPY HELP WOMEN?
The uterus is held in place by muscles and ligaments that can become contracted or over-stretched, allowing the womb to move out of her optimum position. This misalignment can lead to many varied symptoms. Hara Therapy strengthens the ligaments, allowing them to heal and as they do so, guiding the womb/uterus back into her centre. The therapy is a gentle but effective way of massaging the abdomen to improve the flow of circulatory fluids of the blood, lymph and nervous systems to strengthen the muscles and ligaments that hold the internal organs in their optimum positions. Hara Therapy relieves congestion and helps to remove blockages to stimulate physical and emotional health and well-being.
WHAT CAN THE THERAPY TREAT?
Hara Therapy can help ALL women to feel better hormonally and physically at any stage of life.
There are specific conditions which can be treated include:
Heavy periods
Irregular periods
Problems conceiving
Endometriosis
PCOS
Prolapse
Fibroids, polyps
Bowel and bladder issues
Pelvic misalignment
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
Post abdominal surgery (min 3 months post surgery / after approval from your primary care provider)
Post partial or full hysterotomy (min 3 months post surgery / after approval from your primary care provider)
Post-natal and post caesarean healing
Digestive disorders, IBS, constipation
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A TREATMENT
Please allow 2 hours for the first treatment. The first session includes a detailed consultation, from the previously completed medical form emailed before your appointment. You will have the time and space to discuss your health, diet and lifestyle and also to share what has been going on for you, this is so I can gain a better understand your personal situation. As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, we will work together to try to establish the root cause as this can be an important part of your healing journey. You will be asked if you would like to set an intention for the session and if you have anything you would like to work on and / or let go.
Following your consultation, I will ask you to undress down to your underwear, if you feel comfortable of course, this can be adapted for those who would prefer to remain clothes. You will lie down on my comfy heated therapy bed and receive a nourishing castor oil pack over the womb, with warming heat packs, castor oil offers many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, supporting the immune system, improving digestion and liver function and has a calming effect on the nervous system. There is time for meditation if you so wish.
The treatment starts on your feet with a reflexology treatment focusing on specific points of the pelvic area and reproductive organs. Using a specially blended warming Organic Womb Oil I will then move on to the deep abdominal massage of the womb/cervix, pelvis and lower back areas. By using special technique, I locate your womb and see where it is aligning, some wombs lie off centre or fall into the bladder or bowl area, the massage helps to gently set the body up for a natural realignment so that the three sisters (womb, bladder and bowl) are better positioned. Gentle lymphatic drainage on the front of the legs with pelvic alignment work completes the massage part of the therapy.
Once the treatment is complete I will leave you on the bed for a few minutes to prepare a herbal tea. We will have a brief overview and discuss aftercare advice as this can be an important part of the treatment. Depending on the individual I may bring in some Chakra healing, Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy, Acupuncture or The Emotion Code to release any trapped emotions within your system as our womb centre and our emotions are intrinsically interwoven. We will discuss this during your consultation as it vary depending on where you are at, the person and the treatment.
Hara Therapy can not be carried out if:
If there is a possibility of pregnancy
You are pregnant
Before any abdominal surgery
There is active pelvic or abdominal cancer
There is active pelvic or abdominal infection
If you are undergoing IVF
6 weeks after surgery, permission much be sought by your healthcare provider prior to booking
Hara Therapy will be adapted if you:
Are on your period
Have an IUD fitted
If the above apply, the abdominal massage can be carried out but the womb will be omitted from treatment.
I must be notified prior to your appointment of the above contra-indications or contra-actions.
Indian Head & Face Massage
60 mins £43.00
A traditional Indian head massage is an amazing way to wind down after a long day. Once you are laid day on the massage bed you will enjoy a back neck and shoulder massage, with organic essential oils, before moving onto the back of the head, scalp and face. The massage works to relax you by reducing stress that has accumulated in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders. This therapy also aims to rebalance your body’s energies, which is referred to in Ayurvedic medicine as Prana. The massage may help increase joint mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders, may improve blood circulation and lymphatic flow, can free knots of muscular tension, may relax connective tissue, and may aid in the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
60 mins - £43.00
The lymphatic system moves with movement so when we are unwell and not so active it can become sluggish leading to swelling and feeling overloaded. A manual lymphatic drainage massage is very beneficial as part of a detox plan to help the system deal with a higher toxic load, swelling of the limbs and is also recommended to help with post-surgery recovery from abdominoplasty . Manual lymphatic drainage is also an extraordinarily gentle therapy because your lymph vessels lie very near to the surface of your skin. This therapy cannot be carried out if you have Deep Vein Thrombosis. Trained in both Western and Eastern techniques, I prefer the Eastern method of gently moving the lymph through the channels rather than physically moving the body so that you move the lymph yourself, I find it a more gentle massage and therapeutic for the client.
Prenatal Pregnancy Massage
60 mins - £43.00
Prenatal Pregnancy Massage has many benefits, not just for you but also for your baby.
Pregnancy is a wonderful time for any new mother but can also be stressful both physically as well as emotionally. Your body undergoes some fundamental transformations including postural and hormonal changes, along with an increase in plasma and blood volume, your organs also shift position as your pregnancy develops to accommodate your growing baby. These effects can put significant pressure on the body, particularly on the neck and weight-bearing joints and can impede the flow of lymph as your body slows down during the later stages of pregnancy..
Regular Prenatal Pregnancy Massage provides a safe and relaxing way to minimise and relieve the common discomforts of a developing pregnancy as well as improving not only your own physical and mental wellbeing but also that of your baby. During the treatment you will be asked to partially undress and sit or lie face up on the treatment couch. The massage will include gentle rocking and wrapping techniques, passed down through generations of indigenous women, using the Rebozo scarves. A soothing scalp and face massage will follow before a hand, arm, leg and foot massage to release any tension which you may have been carrying. Relaxing chimes will complete this special treatment..
Prenatal Pregnancy Massage is safe during all trimesters.
*** Please note *** I am unable to offer any prenatal treatments if you are having a, or have a history of complicated or complex pregnancies, have, or are at risk of preeclampsia, irregular bleeding or spotting, any pain of the abdomen, any cramping or Braxton Hicks, and are at a higher risk of miscarriage.
All oils used are free from essential oils, are organic and safe to use during pregnancy
Rebozo Postpartum Massage & Closing the Bones
60 mins £43.00 (Womb Massage, Rebozo Massage and Wrapping)
2 hours - £70.00 (With Ceremony, 13th Womb Rite, Sound and Chakra Healing)
Given the tremendous changes a mother’s body goes through during pregnancy and birth, it is perhaps not surprising that cultures around the world have in common some kind of bodywork to rebalance and restore the new mother. This specific kind of bodywork was designed to help speed up and enhance the healing process and changes that the new mother’s body undergoes after her baby has been born.
During pregnancy, the whole body undergoes remarkable transformations: The uterus grows from the size of a pear to that of a watermelon, the pelvis tilts forwards and the curve of the spine increase, in addition the muscles and ligaments around the belly stretch and grow. The organs inside her abdominal cavity get pushed up to accommodate the growing baby. During birth, the uterus, pelvis, pelvic floor and vagina open and stretch to allow the birth of the baby then after the baby is born, the body has to undergo all those changes in reverse. The female body has a lot to do following the birth of a baby such as hormonal changes, and the beginning of lactation. In our modern world we no longer have any process in place in the West to ensure that all the bones, joints, soft tissues and organs have gone back in an optimal position unlike in many cultures where this is a vital part of the post natal process.
Rebozo Massage is a sacred Closing The Bones ceremonial therapy which is designed to help return a mother to her centre. This special massage is traditionally carried out 24 hours after the mother has given birth by the women in her community, this nourishes the mother and helps to gently encourage lose ligaments, tendons and myofascial to close correctly following the demands of pregnancy and childbirth. Still practised in many cultures in the Far East, Africa and Southern and Central America this massage in carried out everyday along with a supply of nourishing food and help around the home. On a physical level, the gentle rocking and wrapping also helps healing by providing movement in the joints, muscles, tissues and fluids. On an emotional level it provides much needed space to simply rest and be and be held, as well as for emotions to be honoured, witnessed and released. On a energetic and spiritual level it can provide closure, calm the nerves system and offer a space to bring things to a close.
When can the massage be given?
Rebozo Massage and wrapping can be given from as little as 24 hours after giving birth
Where is the massage carried out?
Either on my treatment conch if being received at The Natural Therapy Centre, on on a comfortable mat on the floor within the home environment
Are there any contraindications?
It is advisable to wait until a caesarean section scar has healed and after any post operative infection has cleared. If you are pregnant or have a coil fit please let me know so the massage can be adapted.
Please wear leggings or joggers and a top which will allow movement.
Reflexology
60 mins - £40.00 / incl. acupuncture - £43.00
One of my most popular treatments is reflexology. Reflexology is a wonderfully relaxing holistic treatment based on the principle that there are areas and points on the feet that map, via the nervous system, to corresponding parts of the body. When pressure is applied to these areas it stimulates the movement of energy along the nerve channels, and helps to restore homeostasis (balance) in the whole body. This therapeutic healing technique is practiced on the feet and works to release blockages by re-balancing the body's natural energy ebb and flow. The treatment starts with warm, mits to sanitise the feet, and completes with a warm bamboo foot massage. Pure luxury.
Tropic Skincare Pro-Ageing Holistic Facial
75 mins - £46.00
The Nourish Holistic Facial is a thoroughly relaxing treatment. Using Chinese and Ayurvedic massage techniques, alongside natural skincare products by ‘Tropic Skincare’, you will enjoy a double thorough cleanse, rebalancing toner and an exfoliation before a hydrating face mask is applied. Whist the mask is working its magic you have the option for a reflexology treatment or a hand and arm massage. Completing with a deluxe face, neck, and décolletage massage, using a specially blended women’s balance aromatherapy serum by DoTERRA, I will incorporate ayurveda, acupressure and gua-sha massage techniques to remove toxins, and give your skin a wonderful glow. This pro-ageing facial will leave you feeling deeply relaxed and glowing.
Treatments by Duration
In addition to booking a standard therapy, appointments can be booked by duration, and blended together, for a completely personal and tailored approach to your health and wellbeing, (excludes retreat days, nutrition. Hara Therapy and female health appointments).
15 mins - £6.00
