Dave has been practising Complementary Therapies since 1996. First starting with Reiki and then progressing into other forms of Oriental Bodywork & Therapeutics. He has also been a further and adult education tutor, teaching for the Cornwall Adult Education Service, Truro College, and the Workers Education Association (WEA); from short courses to ITEC level 3 diploma courses.

Dave has wide range of experience, working with people of all works of live including: the elderly, sports people, office workers, builders and physical labourers, and pregnant mums-to-be. Consultation is taken before a treatment so that each treatment is individually tailored to the client’s requirements.

Dave has studied in the UK, as well as Thailand, India and Indonesia, and from a young age had a deep fascination of Asian/Oriental culture, philosophy and healing methods. He uses the umbrella term Ki to Health as his business name to encompass many of his skills and practice, Ki (kee) being the Japanese term for life-force energy and a play with the English word Key. There are three major aspects of Dave’s Complementary Healthcare practice:

Oriental Massage & Bodywork – Thai Yoga Massage integrated with Shiatsu and Abdominal Chi Massage, providing an effective form of bodywork for many aches and pains in the body, and promote general wellbeing. Treatments are generally done fully clothed, but herbal balms and compresses may be used to enhance the treatment.

Macrobiotic Health Coaching – Based on Oriental medicine and philosophy, and mainly focuses on wholefood diet and nutrition, but also takes into account personal and spiritual development. Macrobiotics looks at the bigger picture of health; and includes Oriental diagnosis, dietary advice, health coaching and emotional work, and wholefood cooking classes.

Reiki – Japanese system of hands-on healing, helping to balance the body, mind and spirit. Reiki is a gentle treatment, helping self-healing processes in the body and calming the mind. Reiki treatments is often described by clients as deeply relaxing and rejuvenating.

Qi Gong – pronounced Chee Goong, this is a Chinese mind-body-energy exercise system that has many of the benefits of Tai Chi & Yoga, but easier to learn and practice. Qigong helps with coordination, boost the immune system, stimulates circulation, helps with fall prevention and gives a sense of wellbeing. Weekly classes are available with occasional weekend workshops.

More information about Dave’s work can be found on his website: www.kitohealth.co.uk

Or you can speak to him direct on: 07791 042260

ITEC Dip MCThA MISA

Georgina has been a practising therapist since 1997,  Qualified in sports massage , classical massage ,hands free myofascial release and reflexology her treatments are tailored to suit individual needs.

Kinesiology taping can be used in treatments to assist withinjury rehab. Georgina had completed courses with rock tape. Georgina enjoys dealing with with postural related problems and getting people back to full mobility for their chosen sport or hobby

Georgina enjoys competitive riding and running along the beach and towans with her 3 dogs.Georgina has played netball for Cornwall and reached a high level in ballet .Now with her partner Mark they go to dog agility classes and mountain bike the Cornish trails.

She is also trained in equine massage 2002 with Mary Bromiley ( Physio for the GB team ) at present uses this on her own horses but in the future may offer weekend courses. Currently is studying using pets with therapy work . Last year completed SCAT course Georgina and her older dog are registered with Pets As Therapy  and can visit homes where needed .

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working in the NHS and private settings. 

I am trained in a range of psychological therapy approaches with my mainstay being Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) for which I have a completed a comprehensive two year training to Practitioner Level.

EMDR  which I am trained to advanced level through a training course approved by EMDR International Association and by EMDR Europe Association.

Below I have described a little more about what CAT and EMDR is and the type of problems these approaches may be helpful with.

If you think either of these psychological therapies may be useful to you why not contact me for a chat.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

CAT is suitable for treating low mood (depression), anxiety, stress, low self-confidence and low self-esteem. CAT can work with difficulties born of childhood trauma. It focusses on the underlying relational patterns learnt early in life that can make it difficult to share vulnerability and ask for what we need in a healthy way.

CAT is a very active therapy, inviting you to be the observer of your own life and to take part in what needs change. The changes needed may be small, such as stopping being caught in a trap of avoiding things, or they may be larger, such as finding new ways of relating to other people. The first thing that happens with any human encounter is our reaction to the other person. If we feel warm and happy, we are likely to feel accepted. Conversely, if we feel got at, criticised or humiliated we tend to feel hurt and misunderstood, we might respond by being angry and defensive or give up trying and get depressed and isolated. Many of our automatic responses to other people stem from patterns of relating in early life.

For example, if you had learned in your childhood that you only received love and care by pleasing others you might have the belief: ‘Only if I always do what others want will I be liked’ which puts you in a trap of pleasing others, and can lead to you feeling used and abused. When you realise you have got used to being in this trap you can start to notice how often it catches you and can begin to change what you do and learn to find other more useful ways of standing up for yourself and relating to others. CAT shows you the way to change your learned attitudes and beliefs about yourself and others, and helps you focus on ways to make better choices.

The process of a CAT therapy is to help us look at patterns of relating, and the effect these patterns are having on our relationships, our work and the way we are with ourselves. Together, in the safety of the therapeutic relationship you will gradually develop an understanding of the ways in which you have learned to cope with what has happened in your life. Often people who have been through abuse, neglect or trauma feel bad about themselves and this can affect self-confidence. The active part of CAT helps you to take part in the process of change in your own way.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR therapy is a phased, focused approach to treating trauma and other symptoms by reconnecting the traumatised person in a safe and measured way to the images, self-thoughts, emotions, and body sensations associated with the trauma, and allowing the natural healing powers of the brain to move toward adaptive resolution.

It is based on the idea that symptoms occur when trauma and other negative or challenging experiences overwhelm the brain’s natural ability to heal, and that the healing process can be facilitated and completed through bilateral stimulation while the client is re-experiencing the trauma in the context of the safe environment of the therapist’s office (dual awareness).

According to the EMDR Research Foundation, over 30 studies have documented the effectiveness of EMDR therapy over the past 30 years for problems such as rape and sexual abuse, combat trauma, childhood trauma and neglect, life-threatening accidents, and symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

By processing stuck trauma, you can move those experiences to regular autobiographical memory and, in doing so, you are far better placed to get past your past and move forward with your life.

Nicolle Offers Holistic Massage Adopting Trauma Informed Approaches To Support Healing.

Also Specialises In Treating People Who Live With Dementia.

Nicolle is an experienced and approachable holistic bodywork therapist who integrates
different massage modalities to suit your needs. Nicolle welcomes people of all abilities to
her clinic, working with you to ensure your treatment is comfortable for you and is happy to
arrange a home visit if clinic access is difficult. She also specialises in treating people who
live with dementia and works in a trauma informed way if needed.

As a specialist in the field of dementia, Nicolle developed and delivers accredited training
courses “Massaging People living with Dementia” and “Aromatherapy for Persons Living with
Dementia “which she facilitates at The Blue Lotus Therapy Centre and around the UK.

Nicolle attends professional conferences, running workshops, lectures and presentations on
how to use therapeutic touch to connect meaningfully with people who live with dementia.
She welcomes invitations to run bespoke training e.g. in NHS health trusts, hospices,
nursing homes, memory cafes and other organisations in Cornwall and beyond.

Nicolle writes articles for International Therapist, blogs about aspects of her work, guests on
podcasts and has received recognition for her work:

-“Excellence in Practice – Innovation” award by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
for developing & delivering her course, “Massaging People living with Dementia” 2012

-finalist for the “Inspiration Award” by the Holistic Therapist Magazine 2015
-“Special Mention” for “seeing the person behind the disease “Complementary Therapy
Awards – Mental Health & Wellbeing” 2018

-Finalist for Complementary Therapist of the Year, FHT, 2018

Happy Clients

“I’ve been coming to see Nicolle for many years now. I have two chronic pain conditions and
a chronic illness. A monthly massage forms an integral part of my pain/illness management.
My joints experience less pain, I’m able to move more and enjoy my body in exercise. Even
more than this, Nicolle holds space for the whole self. Through touch, aromatherapy and
compassionate listening, I continue to experience profound healing through her. Always
grateful for her expertise and wisdom.” Kezia

"Nicolle has a way of making you feel seen and heard from the beginning of your
aromatherapy massage appointment. There is authentic care for your holistic well-being and
a genuine connection to what is important for the client in the moment. This is tended to by
her extensive knowledge of oils and intuitive massage skills. I have enormous gratitude for
the time spent in therapeutic massage with Nicolle." Monique

Brian Tregunna MA, BSc (Hons) is a highly-experienced Coach, Therapist, Facilitator and Trainer who is passionate about helping people to achieve their full potential. He helps people to recognise their personal strengths and areas for improvement, speak confidently, address challenges and decisively move forward to achieve the outcomes they want.

Brian’s breadth of knowledge, experience and skills enables him to offer his clients a very personalised, tailored service based upon their specific needs.

He has a proven track record in helping people to address anxiety, stress and other negative emotions. As well as becoming more confident assertive and resilient. Other topics that Brian often helps people to improve include time management, public speaking, communication and improving personal relationships.

 

Contact Brian for a no-obligation complimentary conversation about your personal needs.

Follow the link below to Brian’s website.

https://www.tregunnalifecoaching.com

Email: tregunnalifecoaching@gmail.com

Tel: 07856571163

Elena trained originally as a midwife and later, in 1993, as a massage therapist before studying Massage, Rehabilitation and Recreational Exercise at Moscow University where she graduated in 1998 and finished her PhD in 2003.

She has worked as a massage therapist at various clinics in Russia.

Since moving to Cornwall in 2012 she has worked as a massage therapist providing different type of healing therapy and yoga instructor in the West Cornwall area.

The price for massage From £45

Holistic Massage 1h/1,5 h

Ideal to uplift and rejuvenate mind, body and soul, it commences with very relaxing foot massage and followed by back, head and face massage releasing any tension and harmonising and rebalancing the the whole system.

Holistic Head and Face massage 1h

The stresses and pressures of everyday life can lead to:

headaches

heavy shoulders

migraine

insomnia

tired eyes…

Does this sound like you? Come and have a rejuvenating head, face and neck massage to set you up to face the world. Appointments are generally one hour and will leave you feeling like the new person that you always knew was inside somewhere, trying to get out.Apart from relief from the above symptoms, benefits include:relaxes the whole body,improves concentration,lifts your mood Improves blood circulation, strengthens the immune system, generally leaves you feeling good. Suitable for all ages

Foot massage 1h

This is a massage of the feet and lower legs incorporating methods from reflexology, Thai Yoga Massage and shiatsu. The massage is applied by pressing with fingers thumbs and knuckles, rubbing and bending the feet to stretch them and relax them. Finer pressure is sometimes applied using a specially designed wooden tool.

This is great for tired feet, especially if you have been standing all day or exercising hard.

Foot massage is considered to be particularly effective in opening the energy channels of the body and so its benefits extend to the whole body, not just the area being treated.

There are many benefits from foot massage, including:

stress relief

improved sleep

improves your mood

improved imune response

improved concentration

improved circulation in the feet and lower legs

improved general flexibility in the feet and legs

What is involved in a Thai Foot Massage Treatment?

A full consultation is carried out allowing a treatment to be tailored to the clients needs. Client remains fully clothed, ideally wearing loose fitting clothing that can be taken up comfortably above the knee. The client lies on the treatment couch, and the therapist begins by applying massage oil to both feet and legs. As well as the therapist using palms, fingers, thumbs and knuckles to work the feet a traditional massage stick is also used.

Thai Yoga Massage 1h/1.5h

According to legend, Buddha’s physician Jivaka Komarpaj was the founder of the system now called Thai Yoga Massage, though it has probably changed considerably since his time.

Energy from the breath (Lom) travels through the body along lines (Sen). While this sounds like the Chinese system of Meridians, it is in fact much closer to Prana of Yoga. Many of the stretches used in the sessions are similar to those used in Yoga, and the method of opening the lines consists of a series of presses by the practitioner using various parts of their body depending on the intensity needed.

The treatment is characterized by a rocking motion which uses the body weight to regulate the direction and pressure of each press.

With TYM, the body is massaged, manipulated and stretched with applied Yoga postures, increasing range of movement and improving body alignment. Working with the breath is an important aspect of TYM, helping to improve breathing rhythms and inducing relaxation. The movements of the practitioner and client is a form of moving meditation, with clients often remarking that they feel both energised and relaxed after a treatment session.

TYM is suitable for the massage needs of many people. Sports people and performance artists benefit from the deep pressures and stretches that are used. Clients that feel unfit and wish to go back to an exercise routine may find that TYM helps to prepare the body by opening the joints, and the gradual release of tight muscles and connective fascia tissue.

As the massage is performed mostly on the floor it is recommended to wear comfortable loose clothes such as a tracksuit or loose trousers and a tee shirt.