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Diane Oxborough

Hay Fever Free (in One Easy Session)

Posted by Diane Oxborough Allergy Therapy

Mac was in his early 40’s and had suffered from severe hay fever since being a child. For 5 months every year he had a relentless allergic reaction to grass seed and pollen. His eyes would stream and be very…

Kara Mia Vernon

Why it's important to take Magnesium..

Posted by Kara Mia Vernon Body Psychotherapy

Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme reactions that help regulate the thousands of diverse biochemical reactions in the body. It's is required for energy production in all cells and is considered to be the 4th most important…

Rosemary Cunningham

Maternity Reflexology! An investment for you and your baby.

Posted by Rosemary Cunningham Reflexology

Feeling heavy and bloated, maybe in pain? Worried about your labour? I’ve been practicing maternity reflexology since 1997 and have seen these gentle, relaxing treatments help so many women have a much more pleasant, easy pregnancy, labour and recovery than…

Shelley Cushway Dip, CBH, Hyp

Acting 'as if' - experimenting with the change you want to develop

Posted by Shelley Cushway Dip, CBH, Hyp Hypnotherapy

Acting ‘as if’ As part of my work as a coach and therapist I regularly ask my clients to work hard during sessions and / or complete homework in between sessions. This sometimes entails using their imagination in session, either…

Laura Dalby

What is Soft Tissue Therapy?

Posted by Laura Dalby Massage Therapy

Soft Tissue Therapy What is Soft Tissue Therapy? STT is the assessment, treatment and management of soft tissue injury, pain, and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. As a soft tissue therapist I will use deep tissue massage skills to treat…

Maureen Anderson-Smith

back pain

Posted by Maureen Anderson-Smith Massage Therapy

Back Pain Lower back pain… shoulder pain… slipped disc … herniated disc … arthritis in the back ….tense …knots ….post injury… rehabilitation… I have many clients who come in to see me with various problems that relate to the back…

Maureen Anderson-Smith

Holistic Facials

Posted by Maureen Anderson-Smith Massage Therapy

Facials What are holistic facials? Holistic facial follows a similar patterning to that of regular facials of Cleansing, Toning, Exfoliating, Facial mask and Moisturising. However, unlike regular facial massage, holistic facial looks beyond the surface of the skin. In addition…

Maureen Anderson-Smith

Massage and its importance

Posted by Maureen Anderson-Smith Massage Therapy

Massage and its importance Massage therapy is commonly known to provide benefits that may assist the body to relax, calms the mind, may assist in pain reduction, increases circulation and may to create freedom of movement. Muscles and posture Muscles…

Jan Thomson

SKin care in lymphoedema

Posted by Jan Thomson Manual Lymphatic Drainage

em SECRETS OF LYMPHOEDEMA SKIN CARE What can I do to look after my skin? Cleanse your skin Wash daily with warm water and soap/soap substitute. Dry skin thoroughly especially between fingers and toes Moisturise your skin Apply moisturising cream…

Sean Attwood

Old Patterns That Creep Up on You

Posted by Sean Attwood PsychK

I was reminded today of something extremely important and wanted to share it with you: I was reminded that I need to watch my thoughts and feelings over the course of the day, every day, to examine where they’re coming…

Sean Attwood

What is the Subconscious and Why it Matters to You

Posted by Sean Attwood PsychK

What is the subconscious and why does it matter? A little behind in the times, I was going to write an incredibly uplifting, you-can-do-it New Years post. Then I stopped because I realised that there are probably more of those…