For those of you looking to sink into a book this Summer (or Winter, for our Northern Hemisphere friends), I’ve put together a selection of my top picks across different genres. These are some of the classics that hold a special place in my heart. With themes of spiritual exploration, self-discovery and expanding consciousness – [...]
The Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation Hey there, new mums to be! We know that postnatal wellbeing can sometimes take a backseat when you're caught up in the whirlwind of motherhood. But guess what? There's a secret weapon that can help you balance it all - placenta encapsulation! Yep, you heard that right. There are so [...]
When you feel like you need some grounding, centering or calming, simple foot Acupressure is a gentle and supportive way to find this. Learning Acupressure was part of my training to become a Shiatsu practitioner. Shiatsu therapy is a form of bodywork developed through a Japanese lens, which works with the same channel (or meridian) [...]
Our psychotherapist Lee Beaton delves into Emotional Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFiT), and explores how this innovative modality supports the processing of trauma by cultivating secure attachment in a therapeutic relationship. Now that Christmas and the New Year are behind us, it’s time to focus on what another year holds. The holidays can sometimes [...]
In Chinese medicine, Qi (pronounced "chee") is considered a vital life force that flows through the body. Qi is essential to overall health and wellbeing according to Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) theory and something that is discussed often in treatments. However, Qi is an abstract concept that can be difficult to grasp. In this article, [...]
The Power of Touch “Touch...our primary language of compassion, and a primary means for spreading compassion..”~ Dacher Keltner The sense of touch is one of the most powerful yet underestimated tools of compassion that we all have access to. It’s the first language we learn at birth, and we use it without bias as a [...]
You've likely heard the phrase, "marriage is work," and while it might sound cliché, there's a grain of truth to it. Every relationship has its highs and lows, its triumphs and trials. But what happens when the challenges seem to overshadow the joys, and every conversation spirals into a frustrating cycle of arguments? This is [...]
PTSD Awareness June 2023 June was PTSD awareness month and it shone the light on PTSD and it's impact on peoples lives. But what is PTSD and how can we help ourselves and the people we love who have experienced trauma and are still living with its impact? Kundalini House Counsellor and Psychotherapist Marisa Howard [...]
Do you have tight neck and shoulders? Try Tigger Point Release Therapy in these 4 common muscle areas for instant relief. Neck pain is one of the most common conditions I treat in clinic, for both myotherapy and massage. It’s no surprise; our heads are heavy and we spend increasingly more time looking down at [...]
What is a hangover? Alcohol is a diuretic so most of the symptoms associated with overindulging are related to dehydration. Over time the alcohol we consume breaks down into acetaldehyde, which our bodies find toxic. It’s normal for your body to try to get rid of this toxin, hence nausea. In response to the toxins, [...]