Aromatherapy—60 min
Aromatherapy combines the healing power of touch & plants, using individually blended pure essential oils distilled from flowers, fruits, herbs and resins from trees. Their complicated chemical make-up renders the oils perfectly balanced & in harmony with the needs of mankind. Oils are blended according to the client’s specific needs & are aimed at balancing the whole person body, mind & spirit. Blended in carrier oil, the healing properties are both inhaled and absorbed through the skin into the brain, body tissues & circulation, through massage, without adverse side effects.

Reflexology—40 min
A holistic treatment based on the principals that the whole body & all its systems are reflected in the feet & hands. If there are any blockages of energies within the pathways of these systems discomfort & “ un-ease ” begin to manifest. These blockages show in several ways; tenderness, heat swelling & crystallization. All of which can be felt by the therapist. By stimulation of the acupressure points on either the hands or feet, the body ’ s own healing ability is activated and channels or pathways are cleared of any blocked energies that may be causing problems on a physical, emotional & mental level. Reflexology is a gentle & non-invasive treatment, which can help with many varied conditions & leave the client feeling relaxed & rejuvenated.

Bowen—30 min
Bowen technique is a gentle therapy that works on the physical manipulation of muscles and tissues to balance the body and stimulate energy flow. Named after Tom Bowen the Australian Industrial Chemist who devised this therapy in 1950 and based the treatment on the concept of the body having a series of rest periods in between series of movements within a treatment session. Bowen Technique was limited to Australia until Bowen’s death in the 1982, when it was named and spread by Bowen apprentices. Bowen Practitioners use gentle rolling motions, with light touches, stimulating set points. This treatment is done in light clothing and on a couch.

Indian Head Massage—30 min
This is a treatment that is based on traditional Indian Techniques. It aims to balance the chakras, improve blood & lymphatic drainage, circulation & the alleviation of tension. Allowing the client to cope with everyday stresses and strains, leaving them feeling relaxed & energized. This massage works on the areas of the upper back, shoulders, neck, arms, scalp & face.

Lymphatic Drainage—60 min
Lymph is a milky body fluid that bathes the body tissues. It plays a major role in the body ’ s defense against infection and in absorbing fats from the intestines. Lymph is contained in a system of vessels that drain lymph from all around the body back into the blood stream. Situated along these vessels are nodes that filter waste and trap matter. These nodes contain lymphocytes, which neutralize or destroy invading bacteria and viruses. If the body is inflamed or diseased, the nearby lymph nodes become swollen and tender. Lymph massage supports the immune system and can improve lymph functioning through relaxing the soft tissue with massage. As the lymph vessels are generally near the surface of the skin, the massage is light with small circular movements including brushing. Using almond oil with lemon essential oil the overall effect is to feel cleansed whilst the brushing produces a tingling and rejuvenated feeling in the tissue. When there is a cellulite problem a deeper lymphatic technique can be used.

Shiatsu—60 min
Shiatsu is the Japanese word for finger pressure. It works using rubbing, stroking, squeezing, tapping, pulling & pushing. It uses hand pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body ’ s physical structure, as well as it ’ s natural energies. It works on complete body balance helping to ward off illness & promote & maintain good health. Taking place on a futon, clients are fully clothed in light and loose clothing. Shiatsu leaves the client feeling relaxed and re-balanced.

La Stone Therapy—60 min
La Stone Therapy was created by Mary Nelson from Arizona. Using Basalt and Marble stones it is the original stone therapy using hot and cold stones. It involves the use of these stones which when applied to the body creates muscle relief, alleviating chronic and acute symptoms. Through the application, during massage, of alternate hot and cold stones a deep penetrating effect on the body ’ s physiological system is created and the body starts to work to bring about its own natural healing response. This treatment is an invigorating experience.

Back Neck & Shoulder Massage—30 min
Working with the principle of massage and its techniques, this treatment specifically work on the areas of the back, neck and shoulders. It is in these areas that almost everyone holds stress, whether it is from posture, living this treatment will relieve any aches and pains whilst promoting a feeling of relaxation and muscle balance. This treatment is carries out with and without essential oils.

Holistic massage—60 min
Using a variant of Per Henrick Lings Swedish Massage, which was developed in the early 1800 ’ s, Holistic Massage is an adaptation to treat the needs of modern stressful living. It works by treating the whole person and aims to relax muscles, calm emotions, improve circulation, recharge the immune system, and balance the body. This is achieved with the use of relaxation techniques and the listening of the client. Various massage stroke are used which are carefully designed to achieve the complete relaxation of the muscles, increase in blood flow, lymphatic circulation as well as the release of the toxins and waste products that build up in our muscles as a result of normal metabolism.

Massage—60 min
Massage is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, the objective being the restoration of function & total relaxation. It is one of the oldest forms of healing, benefiting body mind & spirit.

Reiki—60 min
Reiki is a means of transferring energy. Acting as a channel for this energy the Reiki practitioner places their hands on the client’s body working especially with the energy centres (Chakras) where they will send healing to the deepest levels of the persons being. Energy blockages can take form in many ways including negative emotions such as anger, sadness or hatred. Facilitating the release of blocked energies Reiki induces a sense of inner calm and peace.

Meditation—60 min
Meditation is the practice of focusing the mind. It is recognized with many forms of Eastern religions including Buddhism & Hinduism. It can be used as a tool to develop personal development as well as being used as a means of relaxation from a daily routine. It is a technique used to cultivate mental discipline or to gain an insight to the nature of reality. Starting with breathing exercises a meditation guide will help the client to connect and feel the presence of every muscles, bone and organ within the body. Creating awareness & connection of the inner self, meditation is a wonderful way clear ones mind and work with the wonderful energies of the universe.

Tarot—30 min or 60 min
A form of divination using a deck of 78 cards. Tarot is used to help people with areas in their life that they are unsure with. Using the cards that they have chosen which are interpreted by an experienced reader to give answers to questions regarding issues a client may have. Tarot can help with many areas of life from personal, to work as well as health.

Flower & Shell Essences
Both flower & shell essences work on balancing the body ’ s equilibrium by looking at the emotional & the physical states of the person. The belief is not to suppress our negative states of mind or body but transform them into positive ones. Remedies are chosen for client based on the information given, and the use of a method known as dowsing. The remedies will then stimulate the client ’ s own potential for promoting self-healing, balancing them and enabling the body to free the physical system, therefore engaging in the process of fighting disease & stress. Essences can be an added tool used within any of the complimentary treatments offered.