Therapies The Bowen Technique Aromatherapy Training Reiki Training Hopi Earcandles THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE The Bowen Technique is a unique therapy which originated in Australia, where it has been used for over 40 years to successfully treat apeople with a wide rrange of problems. It is an exceptionally gentle, natural and holistic method which involves the therapist applying subtle but precise moves with the fingers and thumbs over soft tissue. it can be done through very light clothing or on skin. Between the moves there are pauses to allow the body to assimilate the information and begin to respond. There is little or no discomfort - there is no force, no heavy pressure, no needles and no forceful adjustments of joints. Back to top ESSENTIAL OILS We use only the purest therapeutic oils derived from plants, flowers and other natural sources, proven over many years of clinical practice to have beneficial qualities. Our unique blends can be purchased as cream, lotion, spray or bath oil for use at home in between visits. I also run Blending Courses to enable you to learn about the therapeutic benefits of these oils and to prepare your own products for sale. This can ultimate become your own business, or a useful addition to your existing business! Please contact Joy for further information and course dates. Back to top REIKI Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a system of natural hands-on healing originating in Japan. Reiki means "universal life energy", the vital energy around and within all living things. The method of receiving Reiki treatment from a practitioner is a very simple process. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes. If they are unable to lie down the treatment can be given in a sitting position. The main thing is for the recipient to be as comfortable as possible. There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass through anything, even plaster casts. The practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body. The whole person is treated rather than specific symptoms. A full treatment usually takes 1 to 1½ hours with each position held for several minutes. A trained Reiki Master/Teacher in the Usui Tradition, Joy works at the very highest level. Training can be given for those wishing to be attuned to the Reiki energies and details will be sent upon request. THE FIRST DEGREE (OR SHODEN) LEVEL, is about your own self-healing and is suitable for anyone. It teaches you how to apply Rieki to yourselve and also how to treat friends and family with hands-on healing. The training includes: The history of Reiki The five principles (or precepts) of Reiki What Reiki is Effects and uses of Reiki Contra indications and limitations to Reiki (although there are very few!) Hand positions for treatments Working on the "hara centres" of the body Guidance on possible reactions to Reiki self-healing Four attunements to the Reiki energy Meditation Thoughts on self development THE SECOND DEGREE (OR OKUDEN) LEVEL enables you to channel stronger energy and is 'practitioner' level. It teaches you how to incorporate the use of sacred symbols into a Reiki treatment and how to send distant healing. The training includes: Learning the three Reiki symbols Treating clients Guidelines for being a practitioner Beaming and scanning Distance healing Three attunements to higher levels of energy Meditation It is recommended to leave a minimum of 3-6 months after Reiki 1 before moving on to Reiki 2 to allow the new energy to settle in your body, and to enable you to get used to working with the hand positions and the Reiki energy. The Third Degree (Shinpiden)is the Master/ Teacher level and is the final stage of Reiki training. The enables you to work with the master energies and attune others to the Reiki?s healing energy. The training includes: Learning the Master symbol Learning the Attunement symbol Learning how to give attunements Preparing the room and yourself Meditation One final attunement to the higher levels of energy The transition period should be at least one year after Reiki 2 to allow the higher levels of energy to settle and to understand the principles and importance of Reiki in everyday life. However, everyone is different and timings can vary depending upon your experience. Back to top HOPI EARCANDLES The magic of fire has fascinated people from the very beginning of time and control of this element gave light and warmth. Earcandles evoke a similar fascination and have been used by many cultures as an effective natural therapy since ancient times. Increasing numbers of people in our culture have enjoyed and benefited from the pleasant effects of this age-old ceremony. Back to top