THERAPIST SPOTLIGHT - Karina - Yoga Bristol

My name is Karina and I am a teen and children’s yoga teacher based in Bristol. Previously a Geography teacher, I decided to launch a business combining two of my passions: teaching young people and yoga. My own practice has been hugely enhanced through Zephorium products, so I decided to begin using them in my classes with teenage girls. The spray is a total game-changer. I can say goodbye to the aromas produced by a whole day of P.E lessons in the sports hall, and now the girls walk in and comment on how amazing it smells. A nurturing, safe and inviting space has been created, and so the girls are able to put themselves in the mindset of self-care.

Zephorium- I can’t thank you enough. Those ten minutes of stillness and calm is truly life-changing during a time in their lives where speed of change is amazing, but also overwhelming.
 The biggest impact, however, has been through using the oils at the end of the class during meditation. The girls sit cross-legged with their wrists open on their knees and begin to meditate. I walk around and apply an oil of their choice to their wrists. They then bring their hands in prayer to the space between the brows and continue to breath deeply, taking in the scent. 

This has not only become their favourite part of the class that they actively tell me they look forward to (fondly nicknamed ‘smelly time’), but a group of girls that walked in giggly and fidgety can take themselves to a place of stillness and internal awareness that astounds me. Zephorium enables this deepening to quietness, mindfulness and relaxation. Suddenly nobody looks at anyone else, giggles at anyone else or even cares about anyone else. Girls have noted:

“I sleep better after your yoga classes.” “If you ask me to be still and relax I can never do it but at the end of the yoga class it’s easy.” 

 www.karinayogabristol.co.uk

E: info@karinayogabristol.co.uk

February Therapist Spotlight

Updesh Kaur - Since 1999 I have been involved in self-development work exploring my own natural gifts in the psychic and energy related fields.  Aside from this, after years of physical fitness and sports activity including athletics, boxing and many types of yoga, in 2004 Kundalini yoga found me and I began to merge these two areas of my life.  My spiritual name Updesh Kaur, by which I am known in the yoga community, means one who lives the essence of the Guru's teachings.  Kaur means the Princess/Lioness of God who walks with grace and power throughout her life.

Teaching classes and workshops since 2009, I am very enthusiastic about the healing qualities of Kundalini Yoga. More recently I have been working with sound healing and play singing bowls and Gong. I love the transformation that Kundalini yoga brings to individuals, it can set people free from addictions and help work through blocks. It's great to help combat stress and bring calmness of mind.  Sound is one of the most primal forms of healing. It can help people to manifest their full potential and step into the flow of life. 
 
I use Zephorium aura sprays for space clearing before and during class, once everyone is relaxed I will usually spray a light mist of which ever one I intuitively feel is required for the group. During consultations with one to one clients I light one of the Zephorium candles, heart- rose is a favourite, to help open the heart and communicate clearly. Some of my yoga brothers and sisters use the Zephorium body oils for the practice of ishnan (Early morning cold showers which is a wonderful way to wake up the body and psyche each day.

I find it a blessing to be able to facilitate the elevation of a person and to see the change in their energy field.  To promote personal development just by delivering these teachings is so wonderful.  Sometimes the changes manifest subtly as a more restful night’s sleep, to help relax, or be without feelings of stress in our busy lives.  But either way the results can be seen and felt very quickly.

"Happiness is your Birth right - Live it."  Yogi Bhajan

I am currently facilitating healing workshops for beginners in Kundalini yoga.
Sound healing work-shops which include meditation, mantra, singing bowls and gong. I also provide stress management technique workshops and Mindfulness training for corporate clients. I am a Master in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, I combine these healing energies with Kundalini Yoga, to elevate individuals, to reach their full potential, to free the mind and detoxify the body.
See below for upcoming events.

updesh.kaur@rocketmail.com

www.kundaliniyogaUK.com

Blessings

Updesh Kaur

Mind Body Spirit Fair

Teddington Elleray Hall on 25th March. Where I will be giving a
demonstration of Kundalini yoga meditations to bust stress & sound
healing to detox and relax.

Weekly Class - Monday night is Kundalini yoga 7.30pm (90 min class)-
NO bank holidays.
Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington
Middlesex TW11 9NN
Drop in £13 advance £50 for 5 (to be used within 6
months) £100 for 11 (to be used within 12 months)

Kundalini yoga meditations, mantras, percussion/gong, sound
healing (2 hour session)  Sunday 6pm
Southall Kundalini Yoga Centre (use side door)
First Floor Sikh Resource centre, Featherstone Terrace
Southall, Middlesex UB2 5AA
(Large public car park in Featherstone Road)
Drop in £10 no advance tickets available

Therapist Spotlight: September Edition

My name is Jakki Hesse and I have been studying and working in the field of massage and alternative therapies for over 10 years. I am based at Amethyst Osteopathic & Complimentary Therapies Clinic in Selsdon and I am registered with the Association of Physical & Natural Therapists. I started on my path of alternative therapies in early 2002 when my marriage was breaking down and it was leading me to re evaluate what I was doing with my life. I started to look at myself and the lifestyle I was leading and it lead me to the wonderful joyful journey I am still taking today, with new experiences and new learnings that continue to help me grow and blossom.My training started with Usui Reiki and I discovered that, as well as self healing this could be used to help facilitate healing in others.  In 2015 I trained in a different Reiki called “Shambala” which has bought a wonderful new energy to my work and this quickly lead me to advance in my massage therapy. I specialise in seeing the person as a “whole” and I became interested in fascia because the whole body is connected through it. I trained in Fascial Unwinding and energy awareness as it compliments what I already do. I now specialise in light touch therapy to help with Scars, this is amazing work developed by "Sharon Wheeler" in America and there are a growing number of therapists trained in this work. I use Zephorium products personally and within my work, all my massages are using Zephorium oils and clients comment on the wonderful smells, I look at my clients as they come through the door and intuitively decide which colour I will use, I normally ask them to then choose a colour from the oils that are out and more often than not they choose  the same colour I intuitively chose for them. I use the sprays along with the massage oils and if people are coming for a reiki session I will use the aura sprays to help move blockages and then ground people at the end of the session. I also use with scar clients at the end of a session either the green or pink oil and have the intention of putting love into the scar and I have found that this really helps with the healing process. I believe in empowerment , building a persons strengths and reminding my clients, when they are unable to remember themselves, that they are “imperfectly perfect” because society states we should be better than, slimmer than, richer than other but I want to help people just “BE” and the Zephorium ethos fits with my beliefs perfectly.  In my spare time I spend time with my partner and my fur baby Bonzo taking him for long walks and travelling in our motor home called Betsy. To book an appointment with Jakki: Jakki Hesse Massage Practitioner and Therapies Amethyst Osteopathic Clinic 266  Addington Road South Croydon CR2 8LE Www.joyfuljourney.co.uk  07794246211 Jakki.hesse@icloud.com

Therapist Spotlight August Edition

My Name is Elaine Braithwaite (Ele). I’m an experienced Holistic therapist, trained in many therapies. I've previous experience in working in spas and also running a mobile therapy business. I now have a new business called Peaceful Butterfly and have a therapy room in a converted summer house at home. I also make my own hand made gem stone and silver jewellery made in the butterfly workshop which I sell alongside the business.

The newest edition to Peaceful Butterfly, is The Crystal Conservatory shop which is packed full of amazing gem stones and crystals of all shapes, colours and sizes and at great prices. I feel that the crystal shop compliments the therapies and its a great place for clients and visitors to Peaceful Butterfly to relax and soak up the energies of the crystal either after a treatment or just on a visit.

I like to also take the therapies to work with special needs children and their families, I have a lot of training and knowledge having 3 boys on the Autistic spectrum myself I know how important these therapies can be. I run a monthly ASD support group from here Introducing holistic therapies to families alongside support. The new venture due to open in the Autumn is the new studio where all the workshops and groups can be held so its exciting times ahead. The Zephorium products are something I really love, quality products which have the amazing benifits of colours, essential oils and crystals so they fit in well here at Peaceful Butterfly and I have had a great response from my clients and friends about them. I love the Aura sprays and I have a couple available in the crystal shop for visitors to use. Peaceful Butterfly Holistic Therapies 12 Crawford Close Wollaton Nottingham NG8 2AZ ele.braithwaite@gmail.com 07812 597023 www.peacefulbutterflyholistictherapies.co.uk

Therapist Spotlight - Lisa Satchwell

My name is Lisa Satchwell and my business is called LisaSatchwellEnergetics. I was excited and honoured to be asked to share a little of my journey as a therapist and how I use the fabulous Zephorium products in my clinic.

I am a Clinical Massage Therapist, who specialises in treating chronic and acute pain conditions and scars. I originally qualified in massage in 2005 in Australia, where I lived for 13 years. Since returning back home in 2011 I have gained a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy and am currently completing my final year of BTEC6 in Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage with JING Institute in Brighton.

My therapy business, which is based in Repton, Derbyshire focuses mainly on treating soft tissue - muscle, tendon, ligaments and fascia by releasing myofascial restrictions, triggers points and hence pain. I use a combination of different techniques, such as, direct and indirect myofascial release, trigger point therapy, orthopaedic assessment, deep tissue sports massage, scarwork techniques, stretching, rehabilitation, self help exercises and advice. I have had success in treating conditions and injuries, such as frozen shoulder, lower back and neck pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, hamstring and groin strains, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, face and jaw pain, as well as relieving stress and anxiety.

Although pain relief can sound quite clinical, I work holistically and energetically and do provide other more relaxing treatments such as hot stone massage, pregnancy massage, organic holistic facials and body treatments. The client’s whole lifestyle is taken into account, not just their symptoms and treatments are tailored to take care of their physical, emotional and mental needs. I find I get much better results talking this approach.

I am also a Liquid Crystal Practitioner and provide a range of remedies to help on all levels, physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Zephorium, therefore was a great addition to my product range. I am a relatively new stockist, but fell in love with them at first sight and smell!

I love the fact that they are completely natural and combine aromatherapy oils, crystals and an affirmation, in fact these products completely changed my mind regarding affirmations (was a bit of a sceptic before Zephorium). The natural perfumes, are a godsend as I love perfume, but can’t tolerate the chemicals and artificial smells in them and love that they are so light and handy you can just chuck them in your handbag!

Being a Frankincense fanatic I personally used the aura spray to help balance my third eye chakra and to cleanse my clinic and myself between treatments. My clients also love it, one in particular who was going through a period of intense stress, where she felt  tired, unwell and lacking in energy said “I was attracted to the aroma of the Lapis Lazuli Crystal Frankincense spray and even though I was unsure of saying the affirmation that goes with it decided to give it a go. The results are amazing! I spray it several times a day, even saying the affirmation and find that the effects are really calming and relaxing. It has definitely made a difference to my stress levels on a day to day basis and I have also received many comments on the lovely aroma”. She has since had a second bottle!

I use the sprays at the end of treatments when I feel the client can benefit from some extra support and have sold them for a variety of reasons – the Rose Quartz to help heal and sooth emotions during relationship difficulties, Ruby to a yoga teacher to help ground her before her practice and Emerald for stability and protection.

My first set of body oils arrived just the other day and I am very excited about adding them into treatments too. I know I am going to have some very happy clients.

The wonderful thing about the products is that you don’t have to sell them, they just walk off the shelves, people are instantly drawn to them and I have had so many people say “what are those?” as soon as they walk into the room! Zephorium products naturally complement my business and the way I work. They are a great addition to my tool box of techniques to help people back to wellbeing and a better quality of life.

If you would like to more about myself or the treatments I offer I would love to talk to you. You can find me on Facebook (LisaSatchwellEnergetics), Twitter (@LisaSatchwell) or LinkedIn, or email me at lisa@lisasatchwellenergetics.co.uk.

Therapist Spotlight: Kristina Botterill from Pamper Pod

My name is Kristina Botterill, and I was delighted when Lauren invited me to contribute to the Zephorium newsletter to talk about how I use Zephorium products in my practice.

I am mum to 3 gorgeous children a supportive husband and an excitable chocolate Labrador puppy called Minty. My business is called The Pamper Pod. I am based in Preston Park in Brighton and I have built up a loyal following of regular clients over the past 5 years. I specialize in reflexology, foot reading, organic facials and massage. I hold talks, workshops and foot reading parties for small groups in their own homes. It is always a privilege when you are offered a pair of feet to work with. When you hold someone’s feet, you are holding the whole person. The feet act as a mirror to the rest of the body. I have trained with 2 leading names in the foot reading world – Jane Sheehan and Sue Ricks. They both have written books on the subject which I highly recommend.

I am co-founder of an organisation called “Branch” which brings wellbeing practitioners together from across Sussex, We hold regular meetings in Brighton to share ideas, support each other, learn from industry experts and increase our profiles within the health and wellbeing sector. As well as Zephorium, I also work with Neal’s yard remedies and have a large team of independent consultants based all over the country. My work has changed over the last 12 months, with more focus being placed on my gentle touch reflexology technique and foot reading in particular. As a foot reader I have an insight in the emotional health of my clients, as a reflexologist I pick up clues as to their physical health. Combining the 2 techniques gives me a much broader picture of how that person is actually feeling.

I discovered Zephorium products fairly recently at the Professional Beauty show this February. I love the oils and use the Ruby Crystal oil with ylang ylang during a foot massage or reflexology session. With “gentle touch reflexology” the techniques are very conducive to relaxation, so I use the oils to ground my clients and stop them from drifting too far off into another realm! I use the aura sprays in the treatment room after a massage, facial or reiki sessions. Using the gorgeous aromas to help awaken my clients and to clear the energy in the room. I also use the body oils for massage and they have been very well received by my clients.

I have sold aura sprays for a number of different uses – The amethyst spray for a mum to give to her daughter who was struggling with exam stress. The aquamarine spray for a facilitator to help her deliver an effective workshop and the lapis lazuli spray to heal old emotional wounds. The sprays were featured in the Brighton festival this May as part of the open house season and it was great fun showing them to a new audience of artists and bohemians!

I use the sprays myself every day to prepare for a client’s arrival, and to set my intention for the day ahead. I use them on the kids, my friends and even the dog! I recently sprayed the chemotherapy unit at The Royal Sussex, there is nowhere I wouldn’t use these lovely aura sprays.

If you would like to know more about the treatments I offer or to book a workshop or foot reading party or to connect with Branch please visit my website at www.thepamperpod.co.uk Or find us on facebook at The Pamper Pod or find me at  Kris Botterill

krisbotterill@aol.com
01273 561548 / 07949461329

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