BOWEN

Bowen is an overall body balancer for physiological wellbeing (hormones, lymphatics, musculoskeletal, nervous system etc.) as well as emotional wellbeing. The gentle and calming moves evoke relaxation which has an effect on the tension of the whole body. It can regulate hormones, sleep patterns, and mood swings.

Bowen is used to restore your natural postural function, asymmetry, and balance as well as calming all body systems and supporting kidney, respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory functions for optimum health. This gentle treatment is done through loose comfortable clothing and is safe for babies, the elderly, pregnancy, and all disabilities/health issues.

Bowen has had recorded success for a huge variety of health conditions including:

Muscular/fascial pain, asthma, autoimmune disease, depression/anxiety, back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, postural pain surgery recovery, colic, IBS, injury recovery and many more.

Based on the information you have provided protocols are followed using gentle rolling movements to input information to precise areas of your body so that the receptors in the muscle and tendons via the nervous system can decide whether the muscle is holding too much or too little tension (is it hypotonic or atrophied? does it need to let go of an old pain cycle, are organs under or over working and need support to regain homeostasis?).

Pain can occur when the nervous system panics and feels that you are in danger and either stops movement and often changes the movement patterns by using other muscle groups (dysfunctional movement patterns) to keep you moving. Pain science research highlights where you feel the pain isn’t necessarily where the problem is. Bowen works well as it gives information to reset the nervous system for the body to correct issues throughout the entire matrix, it is a wonderful holistic therapy suitable for everyone.

The Breaks - Bowen is different from other therapies as we have 2-5 minutes breaks between areas worked. This is so that the body can use the information given to make changes. When a muscle is overworked via manual manipulation techniques – research has shown that the receptors within muscles, tendons become confused and shut down. Bowen allows breaks so that the body can go into introspection in order to make the required changes. This is what makes Bowen so profound and the results can be immediate or progressive over the course of a few days.

Bodywork and Rehab For Chronic Pain And Health Conditions

Bodywork is a mixture of therapies adapted to your needs on the day. I use a client centered approach to work in partnership with you. We will look at all branches of health and wellbeing to support you back to full holistic health and vitality. The sessions may pull upon fascial, lymphatic, Vagus, scar tissue techniques and complementary therapies, as well as applying infrared light therapy, and offerring exercise prescription home programs, and homecare information around nutrition, breathwork, relaxation techniques to manage pain, small daily habits to support every system, as well as your emotion and mental health, depending on your individual needs.

LYMPHATIC TREATMENT - BOWEN, CUPPING, BODYWORK & MASSAGE

The lymphatic system has a huge role in your immunity, supporting digestion, the circulatory system, cognitive function, the thyroid, kidneys, the heart, bladder and liver function. When it is not working well, it can cause many symptoms and leave you feeling sluggish and under par.

We are exposed to a huge amount of environmental toxins in plastics, furniture, the food we eat, chemicals in our skin products and cleaning products affecting the amount of work the lymphatic system needs to do to support our health immunity. The lymphatic system fights disease and plays a large role in managing inflammation. Lymphatic cells live within every organ to protect us from infections and viruses.

When it is not working effectively due to lack of movement, relationship and environmental stress evoking low-level inflammation, when it is not working well we experience low level chronic inflammation. We can experience:

Headaches, musculoskeletal pain - Bloating - Weight gain and excess belly fat - Brain fog - Allergies/sinus problems - Skin issues - Puffy hands, feet and face and generally feeling under par.

This treatment aims to clear blockages and the assist the flow of lymph from vessels to lymph nodes to be cleaned and returned to circulatory system, restoring health and vitality.

PALLIATIVE & CANCER MASSAGE

Using carefully chosen oils, this bespoke massage is adapted to suit your individual’s needs. This treatment will help to relieve the associated symptoms and side effects of your cancer treatment and the experience will leave you feeling nurtured and deeply relaxed and pampered.

Clients often say that nurturing massage is so important to them during treatment, as their treatment plans are very structured and clinical. Therefore coming to a peaceful, relaxed space, and choosing how they want their session to be is wonderful experperience .

REFLEXOLOGY

This soothing and relaxing treatment works by stimulating reflex points on the feet to encourage healing and whole-body equilibrium.

Reflexology has been known to help with a variety of conditions including fertility issues, menopause, PMT, stress, anxiety, IBS, and to reduce side effects of cancer treatment as well as many other conditions.

It helps the body to restore its natural state (homeostasis). As your therapist, I will use a combination of acupressure points and massage techniques on specific areas on your feet, relevant to your individual needs. Usually, after a treatment, you will feel more relaxed and have a positive sense of wellbeing and improved mood.

HOT STONE MASSAGE

A wonderfully soothing treatment using Volcanic Basalt warm stones to glide over the body as an extension of the hands

The stones warm the muscles and relax any tension stored in the muscle and myofascial tissue. The treatment will leave you feeling soothed, comforted and ultimately relaxed.

One stroke of a hot stones is said to be worth 10 strokes of the hand, the warmth of the stone calms the nervous system, relaxes soft tissue, and speeds up the removal of waste products.

THAI HOT HERBAL COMPRESS

The heady scent of the Thai herbs and oils induces such a deep relaxation that we advise you to rest for at least 15 minutes after the massage.

The Thai Herbal Compress technique offers several potential health benefits: It induces deep relaxation, relieves stress and fatigue, boosts both emotional and physical well-being, assists alignment and postural integrity of the body, improves circulation of blood and lymph, and stimulates the internal organs.

The hot compresses are ideal for alleviating pain, stiff, or sore muscles and ligaments, chronic backaches, arthritis, even skin conditions, migraines, and chronic stress or anxiety. The blend of traditional Thai herbs used in these compresses has a relaxing and invigorating effect on the body and mind, soothing sore and overworked muscles while giving the body’s energy reserves a huge boost.

The herbs in the compress possess properties that are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, and antioxidant. They are used to address sprains, bruises, and sore muscles, cleanse and heal the skin by promoting cell growth, and aid upper respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, and the common cold.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

This bespoke treatment using 100% safe essential oils specially chosen for pregnancy, will adapt to your ever-changing needs. You can choose whether you wish to be pampered or need relief from the aches and pains of carrying your precious bump.

As a Mum of four children, I remember well the rollercoaster of both the emotional and physical journey of pregnancy. Every mother experiences pregnancies uniquely and no pregnancy is the same.

Massage is so important for both the duration and postpartum. When we give so much of ourselves to nurture a baby, it is fundamental to receive care and nurture for ourselves.

As we give so much of ourselves to nurture a baby, it is fundamental to receive care and nurture for ourselves.

Massage and Bowen can help to support physiologically and emotionally during and post natal, allowing you to be in the best physical, emotional and mental condition to nurture your baby.

During my pregnancy I found I really missed lying prone and didn’t enjoy side lying massage as much. Consequently I found treating side lying difficult, so I have invested in an pregnancy bolster system which allows you to lie prone comfortably, aiding full relaxation and optimal access to treat the aches and pains of pregnancy.

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE

Using 100% essential oils, gentle massage, this treatment is tailored to your needs.

Whether you need calming oils to reduce stress or uplifting notes to help stimulate the mind. Aromatherapy is a blissful treatment that soothes many senses and leaves you feeling relaxed and nurtured.