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Complementary Therapies
Complementary therapies are extremely beneficial in everyday life as well as being useful for treating specific ailments. Complementary therapies aim to bring natural balance to your body by treating not only the physical body but also the mental and spiritual elements. Receiving a treatment can encourage and begin self healing, enabling you to gain a sense of well-being. Feather Touch Therapies offers a home-based and mobile service of therapeutic treatments which are tailored to the individual to enable you to receive the most beneficial treatment possible. All treatments are highly professional and confidential and aim to leave you relaxed, at ease and feeling at one with yourself. Complementary therapies can be used to target a specific physical, mental, emotional or spiritual problem, or as a preventative measure or purely for relaxation so whether you have a specific health problem or you just want to increase your feeling of well-being or simply relax more, why not try one of these beneficial therapies and see what it can do for you. Reflexology (1 hour £25) Reflexology a traditional eastern therapy uses pressure-point massage on the hands and feet to restore the flow of energy throughout the entire body. For 3,000 years Chinese practitioners have used reflexology to re-balance Qi (the life force flowing through energy channels) to treat a number of conditions. It can work alongside conventional Western medical medicine to promote healing and improve wellbeing and vitality. Reflexology is the ancient art of foot massage which originated in China and which was also known to the Ancient Egyptians. It is believed that energy runs through the body in channels known as meridians and that massage of the feet stimulates these energy channels, promoting healing and relaxation. Reflexology is based on the premise that our nerve zones or reflex points go from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head, encompassing all vital organs on the way. Every part of the foot corresponds to an area of the body, and massage of the feet stimulates the corresponding part of the body so that receiving a reflexology massage is regarded as the equivalent of a full body massage. Illness is caused by blockages in the meridians or energy channels. These blockages inhibit the flow of life enhancing energy, also known as 'chi,' causing the accumulation of negative energy, resulting in pain or disease. There are over 7,000 nerve endings in the feet, and these are connected to the whole body through the central nervous system, to the whole body. Massage of the feet, and therefore these nerve endings, stimulates the body, promoting self-healing. Reiki ( 1 hour£20) Reiki is a safe, gentle, non-intrusive hands-on healing technique, which uses universal life force energy to treat physical ailments without using pressure, manipulation or massage. It is a holistic system for balancing, healing and harmonising all aspects of the person – body, mind, emotions and spirit. “Reiki” (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy, and is also a word used to describe a system of natural healing, This tradition was founded by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and evolved as a result of his research, experience and dedication. We live in a world of energy that nourishes and maintains all living things. When this energy flows uninterrupted their is balance and harmony within and around us, and we experience a sense of wellbeing. The influence of Reiki energy is within a person's mind, heart, physical body and their auric filed (which are viewed as one in the eastern systems of health. Reiki works to detoxify the body, dissipating blockages and disruptions to the natural flow of healthy Ki within the body, be that in a specific organ of the body or the emotions of a past sadness, or current stress. It also builds a reservoir of this life energy in a person's physical bod, aiding vitality. The smooth uninterrupted flow of this Ki energy, being the basis of health and wellbeing, from an eastern view of medicine. During a Reiki treatment many report sensations od heat or tingling. After the treatment many report improved sleep patterns, feelings of greater calm, clarity in thought, and feeling very relaxed. Indian Head Massage (£22, 40 minutes) Indian head massage, also known as “Champissage” is an massage therapy that has been practiced for thousands of years. Indian head therapy focuses on the face, ears, neck, shoulders and upper arms for physical harmony, healing, vitality and simply relaxation. Indian Head Massage involves massage and acupressure techniques manipulating the soft tissues on the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face. The effect is not just physical: it works on an emotional level too, calming the mind, promoting relaxation and relieving stress. Indian head massage is especially good for relieving stress, tension, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, migraine and sinusitis. Indian Head Massage helps increase mobility and flexibility in the neck and shoulders. It improves blood circulation, lymphatic flow and aids elimination of toxins Clients report that the experience is deeply calming and relaxing, leaving them feeling energised and revitalised and better able to concentrate. Face The World Signature Facial ( 1 hour, £30) A brightening and deep cleansing facial treatment from Face the World perfect for skin re-hydration. It starts with a Pumpkin enzyme based exfoliation, followed by a gentle brightening mask and products for your skin, included is a mini massage treatment of the head/hand/foot. In just 50 minutes, your skin is rehydrated, relaxed and glowing with health. This signature facial massage is unique and patented - taking you on a blissful, multi-sensory journey around the world. Every sense is caressed and pampered through beautiful world music, delightful aromas, wonderful textures and temperatures and choreographed techniques. We combine cutting edge technology with active naturals in a gentle paraben-free, cruelty-free system suitable for all skin types. This facial treatment has been developed from scratch using an expert team of beauty specialists and National Advisory Panel. The facial massage techniques and product range are truly unique, Beauty/Holistic Guild Accredited, Complementary Therapist Association Approved, Trade Mark Registered and Patented - making every effort to reach perfection. Crystal Therapy (1 hour £20) Crystal therapy is an ancient healing system concerned with treating the body holistically through the precise placement of crystals on the body and the surrounding room. Crystal therapy aims to produce a physical, spiritual, emotional and mental sense of well-being by restoring health to the mind and body. Crystals work with subtle electromagnetic energies and their work is done through the aura, that surrounds the physical body and by cleansing the chakras. Crystals work through transmission of energy and the adjustment of subtle vibrations. Crystals have lain within the earth's magnetic field for thousands of years which allow crystals to absorb, focus, transmute and transmit electromagnetic energy. The physical body is an excellent medium for transmissions of vibrational signals through its nerves and neural pathways. Crystals can open these pathways and dissolve blockages wherever they occur. Crystals can focus and amplify energy, relive and release stress, stop burnout and energy depletion, as well as enhance healthy balanced positive moods. During an initial consultation for any chosen treatment a full medical history will be taken and client’s health issues and expectations will be discussed. I will work with clients to determine response to the complementary therapy of choice and tailor the treatment plan to client’s specific needs. Half hour appointments available upon request contact for prices. |