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Never Underestimate the Power of a Facial
We often have preconceived notions about things, and I have found that facials quite often fall into this category. The preconceived notion being that a facial is purely for beauty and has no wellbeing qualities at all. In this article, I would like to dispel this...
An Indian Head Massage Deconstructed
Whenever I give a client an Indian Head Massage, I always find the experience more deeply spiritual than any other therapy I give. This has often perplexed me. Often, when I am giving the treatment I feel overwhelmingly calm and completely in the moment and totally...
Lava Shell Massage Revealed
When it comes to choosing the right massage for you, sometimes you can be overwhelmed by the choices on offer. You might have seen a Lava Shell Massage on the list at your local spa or salon and because you weren’t quite sure what it entails, you may dismiss it and...
Aromatherapy For Modern Life
Whether we are young or old, healthy and at the peak of physical fitness or frail and infirm, the complementary therapies of aromatherapy and massage can enhance our lives and help prevent illness. By awakening the senses of smell and touch, we can relieve tension,...
A Complementary Therapy Treatment Plan for a Pre-Existing Back Problem
Some of my clients come to me with long standing health conditions. They may have had surgery, physiotherapy or have been seeing a chiropractor. They are still suffering from pain and are looking for ways to alleviate their symptoms. As a Complementary Therapist, I...
The Many Benefits of Swedish Massage
I feel enormously grateful to have a profession that I love and am passionate about. My training in Complementary Therapies started in September of 2014 at Mid Cheshire College in Hartford, Cheshire. The course was a total revelation to me and I eagerly looked...
Aromatherapy Massage – Soothing Away Anxiety & Stress
I recently read an article by Vikki Stark about Wife Abandonment Syndrome. She had listed 10 points that she called the Hallmarks of Wife Abandonment Syndrome. She was describing what happened to me over 4 years ago. I would certainly have found her...
The Origins Of Reiki
The history and origins of Reiki can be traced back to ancient Tibet thousands of years ago. The Tibetan Lamas possessed a deep understanding of the nature of matter, energy and spirit. Using this profound intelligence they healed their bodies and soul and led their...
The Origins Of Reflexology
Modern reflexology is based on an ancient form of therapy. There is evidence of some form of foot and hand therapy being practised in China as long ago as 4,000 B.C. and also at the same time in Egypt, as depicted in the tomb of Ankmahor. The North American tribes of...
The Origins Of Aromatherapy Massage
The history of the application of essential oils to the human body goes back to at least 2000 BC. Records in the Bible show the use of plants and their aromatic oils both for the treatment of illness and for religious purposes. The first evidence of the wide-ranging...
