Amanda Watson Holistic Touch

Massage Therapy & Massage training courses- incorporating; NO HANDS, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Thai, Aromatherapy & Reiki. Working with an holistic approach for overall wellbeing.

Each treatment is tailored to the needs of the individual with a view to achieving the utmost well being on physical, mental & emotional levels.

MASSAGE

Certainly one of the oldest known therapies to man. History shows that this method of healing has been used since at least 3000BC.

This form of healing takes into account the physical, mental & emotional well-being of the person. Therapeutic massage is given with a view to creating & maintaining the best possible health. Therefore it can be very relaxing, stimulating or invigorating.

Massage is used to help & relieve the strains & tensions of daily life. It has given relief from muscular aches & pains, increased mobility in joints & is known to improve the circulatory system whilst at the same time, providing nourishment to the skin & improving the overall appearance. Psychologically, it is calming, soothing & helps to relieve anxiety or depression. In turn, all of these benefits have a positive effect on the emotional well-being of a person.

Many people increase their awareness & become more educated about their own bodies, through receiving therapeutic massage.

I have trained in many different forms of massage including; NO HANDS, Deep tissue, Aromatherapy, Swedish, Thai, Balinese & baby massage. This enables me as a practitioner to tailor the massage specifically to meet the needs of the individual.


AROMATHERAPY

The ancient art of healing, using plant essences that are extracted & made up into essential oils. These are then used for medicinal properties & applied to the body in a variety of ways e. g. massage, bathing, inhalation & compresses. Essential oils can also be added to creams & used in many beauty & skincare treatments.

Aromatherapy is suitable for people of all ages & has been helpful in treating various conditions e. g. depression, anger, headaches, insomnia, stress & related symptoms. The oils are well known for their gently stimulating or calming effects & their ability to bring about a sense of harmony & well-being. They are also invaluable as a way of preventing illness.

Aromatherapy promotes healing for the whole being, therefore treating a person physically, mentally & emotionally.

After an initial consultation, the most suitable oils are selected to meet your requirements. Each blend of oils is individual & determined by the scents that you prefer as well as by the desired effect.

Various products & synergies can be made up for you to take away & use at home thus allowing you to apply self-help & benefit from the properties of the oils in-between visits.

REIKI

A Japanese transformational & holistic healing system also used for relaxation. Reiki works with “life force” energy known as “Ki” or “Chi”. Oriental medicine describes the circulatory system not only as a series of blood networks but also as a succession of energy pathways running throughout the body (meridians). The essence of health is seen as a free flow of an abundant supply of Ki throughout the body.

Reiki is known to loosen blocked energies that are causing an imbalance & can lead to illness. It is a completely natural & holistic way of treating illness & has positive benefits the whole being i. e. physically, mentally & emotionally

Reiki is received fully clothed, either on the couch or in a seated position. Whilst receiving Reiki, a person often becomes extremely relaxed & may actually feel the energy flowing through them. The energy flows into the subtle meridians & Chakra system of your body, promoting balance, cleansing the body of toxins & stimulating the body’s own self-healing process.

The effects of the Reiki are very individual to the person receiving the Reiki. Occasionally, Reiki may release emotions & tears may flow or an outburst of laughter may occur.

I work with the above therapies, with an holistic approach. These therapies help to give a person greater self-awareness and understanding.