What is a Knot? A knot is when fibres in a muscle are stuck in a spasm which is a mini contraction. Knots feel hard because when a muscle contracts it releases calcium & it is a build up of this excess calcium in the muscle that feels hard & stops blood flowing to the […]
What is Massage?
What is Massage? Massage is the use of touch to manipulate the skin & underlying muscles to alleviate pain & tension. It is one of the oldest methods of healing. Massage is a very intuitive action when we are cold we rub ourselves warm, when a child falls over we ‘rub it better’, when we […]
Complementary Therapy in the 21st Century
By Gemma on April 14, 2015 in Accredited Voluntary Register, Alternative Medicine, Alternative Therapy, Complementary Therapy 0
Exciting news about GP Referal Just recently the General Medical Council have given GPs the go ahead to refer Patients for complementary therapy from the FHT Accredited Register which I am on, this register shows I am performing at a high standard with all my qualifications, insurance & hygiene practices all in place. What Are […]
Is Complementary Therapy Regulated?
By Gemma on March 1, 2015 in Accredited Voluntary Register, Alternative Medicine, Alternative Therapy, Complementary Therapy, FHT, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Government Regulation, Holistic Therapies, Professional Standards Authority 0
Up until now complementary therapy has not been regulated it has been bizarrely voluntary registers set up by complementary therapy associations which are run independently. The FHT have a new Accredited Register! I am pleased to let you know that after much campaigning by the Federation of Holistic Therapists complementary therapy has taken its first […]
Hot Stone Reflexology
By Gemma on December 7, 2014 in Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Therapies, Hot Stone Reflexology, reflexology 0
What is Hot Stone Reflexology? Hot Stone reflexology is a more effective way to give a reflexology treatment using hot & cold stones. One stroke with a hot stone is worth 5 with the hand, so the treatment is more powerful because it enables deeper penetration to break down the tangled nerve fibres that are […]
What is a Healing Crisis?
By Gemma on October 26, 2014 in Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Healing Crisis, Holistic Therapies, Indian Head Massage, Pre-Conception Reflexology, Pregnancy Reflexology, Reflexology Therapy, reflexology to conceive, Reiki Therapy, Uncategorised 0
What Is a Healing Crisis? A healing crisis is when you feel worse before you feel better. If you don’t have holistic treatments regularly the morning after or sometimes immediately after you can have some unpleasant symptoms. However don’t be disenchanted believe it or not it is a good sign! The more treatments you have […]
What is a Marma Point?
By Gemma on September 23, 2014 in ayurvedic, Indian Head Massage, indian tradition, marma, marma points, oils 0
The History of Marma Points Around 11th century AD it was first documented Indian warriors were able to kill their opponent with a sharp prod and cause immediate death by targeting certain points. These became known as Marma points. There are 12 of these lethal marma points around the body that can cause immediate death. […]
What is an Indian Head Massage?
By Gemma on August 21, 2014 in ayurveda, ayurvedic, Chakras, coconut oil, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Therapies, Indian Head Massage, indian tradition, jojoba oil, marma, marma points, oils, rituals 0
I have recently qualified in Indian head massage and got a distinction! Indians use this therapy as part of their daily family ritual to promote good health which is passed on from generation to generation. Barber shops in India include a scalp massage before cutting the hair because they believe the release of tension gives a […]
Pregnancy and Post-Natal Reflexology
By Gemma on August 10, 2014 in conceiving, conception, Fertility, Fertility Reflexology, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Therapies, jojoba oil, oils, Pre-conception, Pre-Conception Reflexology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Reflexology, Reflexology Therapy, reflexology to conceive, stretch marks, Sub fertility, Uncategorised 0
I remember both my pregnancies well and I also remember I was NOT a blooming site of radiance with glowing skin. On both occasions I was never one of those lucky women that’s just all bump. I put on weight all over, had swollen ankles, acid indigestion, sinusitis, greasy hair, felt tired all the time […]
Pre-Conception & Fertility Reflexology
By Gemma on August 3, 2014 in conceiving, conception, Fertility, Fertility Reflexology, Gemma’s Holistic Therapies, Holistic Therapies, Pre-conception, Pre-Conception Reflexology, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Reflexology, Reflexology Therapy, reflexology to conceive, Sub fertility 0
I have recently specialised in pre-conception reflexology which helps to prepare the body for pregnancy and helps with sub-optimal fertility. There are lots of factors affecting our fertility. Couples are waiting longer before having children and as we get older our chances to conceive drop and sensibly some couples are waiting to start a family […]