Therapies

Details of the following treatments that I offer are listed below:

• Craniosacral

• Somato Emotional Release Therapy

• Hot Stone Massage

• Meditation & Relaxation Techniques

• Confidence & Self-esteem Building Techniques

• Healing

• Qi Gong

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, subtle, non-invasive yet powerful process. It is hands-on-healing, bringing true unity and integration of Body-Mind-Spirit. This work is profoundly relaxing. It enables the central nervous system to completely rest and rejuvenate, giving time and space for mind and body to unite. It offers a way to deal with stress by releasing it and learning how to continue with great insight, to create more ease and flow in one's life.

Craniosacral work offers a way of being held that encourages feelings of safety and comfort so that physical tension from emotions and psychological states can be clarified and processed.

Craniosacral Therapy is a branch of Osteopathy which works with the involuntary mechanism of the cerebrospinal fluid which bathes and cushions the brain & spinal cord. As a practitioner I am trained to listen to the rhythmic flow of the living systems, the central nervous system, bones, fluids & tissues.

In a typical Craniosacral session, you will usually lie (or sometimes sit) fully-clothed on a treatment couch.

Examples of conditions which may respond favourably to treatment are:

Chronic and recurrent pain, migraines and headaches, stress-related conditions, emotional blockages, back pain, hormonal imbalances, tinnitus, menstrual and digestive problems, hyperactivity and learning difficulties.

I have recently been working with clients with tinnitus and helping them to manage it. Craniosacral Therapy together with constructive relaxation exercises can help to bring about relief from Tinnitus symptoms by working with the underlying cause of imbalance caused by trauma or an adrenal driven lifestyle. Craniosacral Therapy reduces restrictions of the bones, muscles and ligament attachments which, when contracted, can exacerbate the problem.

Craniosacral Therapy helps to allow the stress of the body to melt away and enjoy a wonderful peace of mind.

Further details of Craniosacral Therapy can be found at http://www.craniosacral.co.uk and at http://www.craniosacral-therapy-information.org.uk/index.htm

Somato Emotional Release Therapy

Somato Emotional Release is a therapy that uses the concepts of Craniosacral Therapy to free the body and mind of the discomforting side effects of trauma. The therapy focuses on establishing a strong mind-body connection in order for the release of emotional trauma and the resolution of physical symptoms.

Hot Stone Massage

I use smooth hot volcanic stones of varying sizes to massage the body using varied pressures and techniques to enable tight muscles to relax and unwind.

Using these stones has the power to first soften the muscles allowing me to then continue with a deeper massage. They help release tension held in the body, promoting pain relief and creating sensations of comfort, relaxation, warmth and spiritual well-being. The stones are able to hold heat for a long time and release it slowly. The heat absorbed from the stones penetrates the body tissues and causes the widening of blood vessels as well as improving the circulation of blood round the body.

Overall, the heat penetrates the muscles, stimulates circulation and the flow of oxygen and nutrients, helping the body to detoxify by releasing harmful toxins from the body and thus helping the body to heal naturally. The rhythmic movement of the hot stones massaging your body is deeply relaxing and helps to melt away any stresses and worries of the day.

(Women only).

Meditation & Relaxation Techniques

I tailor sessions to each individuals needs and may include specific stress & relaxation techniques such as meditation, visualization, healing, relaxation exercises & breathing techniques as well as looking at your lifestyle factors including diet and nutrition, working through the underlying causes of stress in your life. I also use the Koshi Chimes; their gentle ethereal healing sounds help to deepen the state of relaxation, soothing away the stresses of the day.

I am currently running a Qi Gong and Meditation Group on Zoom - see my Events page for further details.

Confidence and Self-Esteem Building Techniques

Learning how to relax deeply into the body with breathing techniques to be able to access a deeper sense of self in dealing with presentations, speeches, interviews etc.

Healing for Patients

Healing can be defined as regaining balance of mind, body and/or emotions. Hands-on-healing is a natural energy therapy that complements conventional medicine by treating the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Healers are thought to act as a conduit for healing energy, the benefits of which can be felt on many levels, including the physical.

Qi Gong

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese form of movement exercise that promotes the flow of qi (vital energy) through the body. It comprises of a series of exercises for stretching and mobilising the body and joints, breathing techniques, slow movement exercises, static postures and meditation.

I can teach you how working with Qi Gong can create more energy, strength, vitality and help treat illness, pain & addictions. It can help reduce high cholesterol and hypertension. It can give you a youthfulness that banishes stress and exhaustion and results in a happier, healthier you.

I can teach one to one or happy to teach group sessions.

I am currently running a Qi Gong and Meditation Group on Zoom - see my Events page for further details.

Angela Whitney Healing Therapies