Jennie Sibley BSc, MSc, Dip Counselling, ITEC, RawDips in Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology.
Joan Ahern MICHT, MPACT. Qualified in Aromatherapy, Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Onsite Massage and Nutrition & Diet Theory.
Basma Bhatti BSc, Raw Dip & ITEC Massage, Clinical Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Nutrition Advisor.


Jennie Sibley is a member of the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) and a graduate of the Raworth Centre for Sports Medicine and Natural Therapy.
Joan Ahern is a member of the Professional Association of Clinical Therapists (PACT) and International Council of Holistic Therapists (ICHT). She is also the representative of PACT on the Reflexology Forum.
Basma Bhatti is also a graduate of the Raworth Centre and a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She originally trained as a physiotherapist. She has worked with football and rugby teams as well as with london marathon runners

 
What is Aromatherapy?

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Aromatherapy is a long-established method of treatment using massage with pure essential oils from plants to enhance its effects. Each oil has a unique set of therapeutic qualities. Many conditions improve with this therapy.


What conditions can an Aromatherapist treat?
Aromatherapy can:
* give a feeling of well-being
* relieve aches and pains, including arthritis, headaches, migraine and back pain
* relax tense, tight muscles
* improve circulation
* tone the skin and improve hair
* help lift depression and anxiety
* calm stress-related problems such as insomnia, fatigue, PMT
* balance energy
Massage techniques used depend on your needs. They can be combined in a single treatment.

* Deep massage can be given for physical conditions such as stiff muscles.
* Stiff muscles can also be treated with lighter massage if preferred.
* Holistic massage is lighter and balances energy (a free flow of energy is recognized as essential to health in Chinese medicine).
* Lymphatic drainage is a light, relaxing massage to reduce swelling.
* Specialized techniques for massage to the head, face and scalp.



What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is an ancient method of stimulating the body's own healing mechanism by balancing energy. Points on the feet correspond to all parts of the body. Congestion or tension in any part of the foot mirrors that in a related part of the body. Systematically massaging the whole foot can have a relaxing and healing effect on the whole person. Reflexology has been successfully used in relieving many acute and chronic conditions.
What conditions can Reflexology treat?
Reflexology can:
* relax body and mind
* revitalize energy
* promote good health
* help relieve stress and tension
* aid recovery from injury and operations
* strengthen resistance to illness
* balance body functioning
* relieve ongoing health problems
* lead to a feeling of well-being
* improve many health problems
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help with sub fertility

Aromatherapy and reflexology treatments can be 45 minutes, 1 hour or 1½ hours.

Other treatments also available are:

Indian head massage—a revitalizing and relaxing massage (without oils) to the head, face, neck and shoulder.

Therapeutic massage—for specific conditions, for example, respiratory, digestive, muscle stiffness, circulation and blood pressure problems.

Reiki—a spiritual healing channelling universal life force which balances energy centres throughout the body and helps with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Also suitable for people where other physical therapies are contra-indicated.

Metamorphic technique—a light massage to feet, hands and head which facilitates making changes in life, handling them and understanding them.

Cranial sacral therapy techniques help to unwind tension in the body such as stiff muscles or whiplash injury.

Polarity therapy—to enhance and balance energy flow in the body. Relaxes and re-energizes, can reduce pain and discomfort in many parts of the body.
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