9 November 2019 I work with many different people of all age groups. I work with healthy active people; people with debilitating health conditions such as cancer, chronic fatigue, dementia, cerebral palsy, disabilities; and all kinds of people in between! I love working with different people as it enriches my life. I like connecting with […]
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4 April 2019 A common question people ask is: “When should I see a remedial massage therapist, as opposed to a physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor?”. These bodywork professionals treat many of the same musculoskeletal system conditions, using different approaches, however sometimes one modality is going to be more appropriate for a particular issue. For some
12 December 2018 Cancer is a collection of hundreds of related diseases. One thing they have in common is that the body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues which is invasive and life threatening. Cancer is a unique experience for each individual. No doubt it is extremely distressing for the
Oncology Massage: Easing the Side-Effects of Cancer Treatment Read More »
23 September 2018 Aromatherapy is an art and a science, and in addition to the physiological effects essential oils have on the body, essentials oils also expand our consciousness, and can help to balance our energies. In this modern world it is easy to become imbalanced with so many responsibilities such as family, work, friends, house duties as
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25 June 2018 Aromatherapy: Versatile, Holistic and Integrative Natural Medicine Aromatherapy is a complimentary and holistic therapy utilising the healing properties of plants in the form of essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated natural essences of plants and are volatile and therefore highly aromatic and enjoyable to use. An Aromatherapist uses different application methods to treat clients
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2 April 2018 Massage therapy is an important health service which has been proven to reduce stress, reduce general pain, reduce or heal muscular tension and pain, improve sleep quality, and can help to prevent muscular injuries and increase range of motion. Massage isn’t just some luxury (although it certainly feels amazing and luxurious), it is an
Choosing a Massage Therapist – Trust and Safety Read More »
6 January 2018 Following on from my last blog, where I discussed how essential oils influence the limbic system in the brain and the natural chemical constituents that determine the effect on the body, I will now delve into the topic of using essential oils to improve our emotional state. Essential oils are complex and unaltered
Aromatherapy: Part 3 – Emotions Read More »
17 November 2017 Following my last blog “Aromatherapy: Part 1 – An Introduction”, you would have a good understanding of what aromatherapy is and how essential oils are used. Now I’ll present some of the science that explains how aromatherapy works. Aromatherapy is a form of plant therapy. In the English system (the one I
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16 October 2017 For the next few blogs I’m going to focus on aromatherapy. I love using aromatherapy and I use it everyday in some form – whether it’s wearing one of my natural perfumes/remedies, using my face oil, diffusing essential oils, having an aromatherapy bath, giving an aromatherapy massage or having a massage myself. This
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4 September 2017 Massage therapy is one of the best treatments for stress. It is important to manage stress, as it can lead to exhaustion, burnout and even to disease in the body. Self-care is very important and a massage is a healing session dedicated to you, to relieve your stress and muscular tension, and it
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