I have practised in complementary medicine for over ten years, and continue to be astounded by the positive benefits of a natural approach to healing.
My original interest was Aromatherapy and I completed my training and research practice for this in 1994. I had the fabulous benefit of working with voluntary organisations, which enabled me to reach many people, and improve their well being. Many had serious conditions and just the relaxation of massage had a relieving effect, for some massage was not appropriate, so vaporisers were filled and with the delicious smells surrounding us we would talk, and share stories.
I attended many support groups, and whilst the group talked, people would step away for a while, one by one and receive their treatment. I was introduced to one group by my closest friend who was living with HIV, many of the people that attended this group had to cope with not only coming to terms with an incurable illness but also the stigma and lack of awareness. A time when combination therapy was still in its very early stages, many coped with the symptoms and recurring ills that were part of the wider disease.
Steve died in 1998, I had loved him for twelve years.
Aromatherapy and the wonders of natural health are my passion and my curiosity. I have had some fabulous opportunities in work, I have worked as a Social Worker. I was lucky enough to work with an HIV Charity. From the Voluntary sector I went to Education and taught Sexual Health and challenged the prejudice and Myths that surround some illnesses, which led me straight to Public Health.
I went on to train as a counsellor in 2001, from this I worked for various charities, specialising in sexuality, relationship counselling, and working with children that had been affected by divorce & separation, bereavement and rehabilitation after abuse.
More recently, I have studied Kinesiology, Indian Head Massage and Meridian Psychotherapy, and most recently Reiki in 2004. I experienced Reiki for the first time whilst I was four months pregnant with my baby son, I really wanted a natural and comfortable pregnancy and was seeking something that would ensure my wellbeing during pregnancy. I had no idea what is was, just that it was safe during pregnancy. I lay on a couch and 45 minutes later came round to a complete state of euphoric relaxation after experiencing the most amazing light show flashing around my mind as I drifted in and out of sleep. Curiosity got me again and I trained a few weeks later.
I now have a peaceful therapy room, where tranquillity can be enjoyed by all. Set in a peaceful place, so harmony is guaranteed. You can relax, unwind and off load, it’s all about you, for a ‘whole’ better you.