It is never as strenuous as Deep Tissue/Rolfing type work, or even as percussive as classical Swedish massage,  but still the effects are often profound and usually deeply relaxing –  many of my clients fall asleep during the session !

Holistic Massage relieves fatigue, reduces tension,  and contributes  to a feeling of  healthy physical and emotional well-being.  My technique provides a relaxing,  de-stressing and nurturing experience for the client, through caring sensitive touch with  a  gentle  strength.  I have also trained in 'Esalen-type' Massage, and Swedish style massage,  and I selectively combine the best  elements from these different techniques into a  unique  massage  experience for the client.
 
Holistic massage is an approach which honours the whole person. This means when a client comes for a session,  I don’t just view that individual as a body to be manipulated beneficially to relieve aches and pains on the physical level,  but also I believe that the client has an “emotional body” and a “spiritual body”,  which may be unseen but nonetheless are equally deserving of nurturing touch, So my intention is always to direct healing energy via sensitive touch to those  “ unseen bodies ” too !

This combination of eastern and western approaches, combined with focusing on the three 'bodies' described, is my definition of Holistic Massage.

More than this,  my work seeks to combine the western physical techniques I’ve studied,  together with eastern aspects ;  by this I mean working with subtle energies,  such as meridian energy lines and chakra energy centres in the body. In the final phase of the session,  I will apply Chakra Balancing if appropriate.


Why do my sessions last for 2 hours?
 
I believe that to do justice to the holistic approach, and to honour the client in a personal way, it’s better to offer this length of appointment to allow adequate time for talking to the client before starting work on the table. Not only does this give the opportunity for comprehensive taking of medical history as it might affect the treatment, but also it starts to establish a rapport with the person, putting them at their ease and encouraging an atmosphere of friendly trust between client and therapist.
 
Allowing an extended time-slot also means the client has an opportunity to ask me any questions about the session or  what is likely  to happen.  Not only that, but in a session of 2 hours duration, there ‘s enough time at the end of the massage for the client to bring their awareness slowly back to the room if they’ve drifted off into sleep,  and gives a few minutes to begin the integration of the healing effects of the session.


What does Chakra Balancing mean, and why is it important?
 
The Chakras are a series of energy centres located in the body at specific points. Eastern traditions teach that these centres are each concerned with specific aspects of our lives. For example, issue of personal survival, healthy and appropriate expression of our sexuality, and so on. For us to lead a healthy life in different ways, it’s important that the energy centres are aligned to be in harmony. Balancing the Chakras ensures that we feel at our optimum energy level and can realize our true potential  when living in the outer world, as well as helping to heal old emotional wounds.
 
In my practice I work mainly with the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Chakras, located respectively :  close to the navel (“hara” area ),   in the centre of the chest area around the heart, in the throat area,  and between the eyebrows.   Emotional blocks can often be cleared with a few minutes of Chakra Balancing at the end of a massage session,  giving a powerful sense of release and deep healing.

What is Kinesiology?
 
Kinesiology works on the premise that the body is said to “know” when we are in pain , and  this knowledge is reflected in the state of the muscles   Muscle testing is used by the practitioner to detect imbalance in body systems. Internal organs, muscles and glands  are connected by a complex  network of energy circuits and  pathways , including not only the what we know from western studies,  about the nervous,  lymphatic and circulatory system, but also by  the meridians of traditional Chinese medicine 
 
The practitioner pushes against an indicator muscle, to test patient’ s muscle strength, and then follows with focus on specific muscles in the  body where there is believed to be a problem.
 
“Touch for Health” is like kinesiology, but does not diagnose symptoms  ; emotional stress release reducing points on forehead may be used to relax the client.


Where do my clients come from?

Everywhere !   I have   clients of   all ages,   men and  women,  from many  walks  of  life  and different  cultural  backgrounds.


What are my qualifications?

Some of my  professional   post -diploma   trainings are listed below.

ESALEN- STYLE  MASSAGE

SWEDISH  THERAPEUTIC   MASSAGE

REMEDIAL & SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA

KINESIOLOGY /   TOUCH FOR HEALTH  

ADVANCED   MASSAGE   SKILLS

THERAPEUTIC  TOUCH  TRAINING

CREATIVE  ANATOMY  COURSE

CO-COUNSELLING FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING

INTRODUCTION to AROMATHERAPY


How much does it cost,  and where can I receive a session?

Fees are negotiable for a  2 hour  consultation  and session and may vary from country to country (Payments also in EUROs or YENs). Reductions  are available for series of  4 or  6   sessions, or  for  Senior Citizens /  unwaged.

Hours:  9 am - 6pm weekdays, by appointment.  Weekend  or   evening  sessions also possible

I practise either in Forres,  at Cluny, the Park at Findhorn,  or  in your own home.   It  may sometimes  be possible   to drive  you   to the  session,   if  transport  is  difficult  for you.

Home visits can be arranged within a 10 mile radius of my home address for a small surcharge on the standard fees, to  cover extra time and petrol costs.
 

Professional Body and Ethics:
Scottish  Massage  Therapists  Organisation.
I practise according to the Code of Ethics laid down by this organisation, and have professional insurance approved by this body on an annual basis.

HOLISTIC MASSAGE PRODUCTS


ORGANIC OIL BLENDS



I offer sets of my unique formula Holistic Massage Oils for sale. These are not typical “recipes”, for example I don’t use Lavender or Rosemary, but I have evolved these blends over several years and have found them to be appropriate for most therapeutic situations.

A set consists of 5 different organic aromatherapy-type oil blends, in a Grapeseed carrier oil base , with added vitamin E to maintain healthy skin condition. Each bottle contains 50ml of oil in an unbreakable plastic bottle with sealable nozzle, sufficient for up to 10 treatments.

SENSUAL oil blend, for pampering –
Contains Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and Rose Absolute

MEDITATION oil blend, for inner tranquility -
Contains Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and Cedarwood

WARM SPICY oil blend, for aches and pains -
Contains Pine, Tangerine, Clove, Ginger, Cinnamon Leaf, Juniper, and Eucalyptus.

RELAXING oil blend , for rest and repose -
Contains Ylang Ylang, Vetivert and Patchouli

SOOTHING oil blend , for calming emotions -
Contains Juniper, Mandarin and Ylang Ylang


Please email me for details of prices, payment method and optimum type of despatch for the country you are resident in. I can also supply 100ml or 200ml size bottles at discounted prices.


RELAXING MASSAGE MUSIC



I can also supply a CD of “Music to Massage by” - my compilation of relaxing music to enrich the massage experience. These are all baroque pieces, mostly tranquil “adagio” tracks which can enhance the deep healing effects during a session. Please email me for details of how to obtain this. Total playing time approximately 75 minutes.

[ PLEASE NOTE : FOR LEGAL REASONS THIS CD
MAY NOT BE SOLD ON JAPANESE TERRITORY ]

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