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Meet your Therapists
Nicola Potts Bio - Reiki Master Healer
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Hi my name is Nicola Potts. I am a Usui Reiki master/healer,
 crystal
healer,
aromatherapist
and I also make bespoke handmade crystal gemstone jewellery. I live in
the beautiful and tranquil Eden district of Cumbria just outside of
Penrith which overlooks the lake district with my fiancé Steve and our
dog Pixie.
I work from The
Calico Centre at Plumpton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9PF.
This is not what I have always done but my new path. I used to work
with racehorses,
hunt horse, hackneys and standard breeds and led a very active life
full of time keeping and not enough hours in the day to do what I
would have liked to have done. But I loved every minute of it and it
took me to Scotland, England, Ireland, Canada and the U.S.A.
I have always been drawn to the angels, and spiritual growth but never
really had time to look into it further until my back decided it
couldn't go through all the punishment I was putting it through
anymore.
To be honest I had never heard of reiki until I was researching the
angelic realms. But I was instantly taken with the concept of it all,
I personally don't question or even try to understand how it really
works. I just accept it as a gift I have learned that I can share with
all.
Each time I give a reiki treatment to either a person or animal it
always amazes me the response of relaxation it gives, I always work
with the angels and always use the intent of good to all.
I also offer crystal healing which I will combine into a reiki
treatment by placing crystals upon the chakras. Aromatherapy is
another treatment I offer, I just love all the different healing
properties the oils have to offer.
I love my new journey and hope to share it with everyone who is
interested whether in curiosity or on a similar journey to mine. I
believe everyday is a new day and full of lots of new things to learn
and share. Hopefully you will find lots of different information here
that may interest you.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact
me at the Calico Centre.
Love light and angel blessing.
Wendy Hirst - Thai
Massage
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I have been a massage therapist for 16 years. I've always had an
interest in how the body, mind and emotions all connect together, so I
decided to train in body massage.
I then went on to gain experience in
several Spa facilities where I became qualified as a holistic
therapist. After working in spa's I wanted to work much deeper with
the physical problems that people present with.
I went on to study
Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy for 4 years, some of this
training included Body psychotherapy. Studying this I started to gain
a much deeper understanding of how the mind, emotions and physical
body work together.
Whilst on holiday I had a Thai Massage that completely blew me away. I
trained in Thai Massage in Greece and London with qualified teachers
from the Sunshine Network.
Training in Thai Massage has opened the door into a much more fluid,
energetic and dynamic way of working with people. It has given me
confidence to work with people who have physical problems and problems
in the body that stem from a deeper source.
Christine Jackson
- Reflex Zone Therapy
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I returned to the Penrith area after spending time in the USA and
France as a nanny to continue my education and alter my career path. I
remember the feeling of pure joy and amazement at the beauty of the
Lake District and how I’d just taken the area for granted through my
childhood. My love of the outdoor’s continues and try to get outside
and make the most of the fantastic area on a daily basis.
I attained a BA (hons) in Professional Studies: learning difficulties,
which enabled me to become a support worker for adults with learning
difficulties. I found this job truly rewarding and worked with and
supported some fantastic inspirational people.
I left the caring field after my first daughter was born then later
took part time jobs that still involved working with people but also
fitted around my family. This was generally in the customer service
field.
The path that has led to me becoming a reflex zone therapist is a
combination of many years of personal interest in complementary
therapies and my own health.
I was in a customer service job I loved at Larch Cottage Nurseries
being offered different aspects of the company to work within that
presented many challenges to work towards. I loved the challenges
presented as well as being able to work outdoors in the most beautiful
surroundings of the Romanesque gardens. The peace and tranquillity of
the gardens re-ignited my spiritual side and appreciation for life
itself. It was unfortunate that I had to leave this job due to
prolapsed discs and arthritis of the lower spine and completely
rethink what to do next.
There were a range of complementary therapies I tried in addition to
the medical treatment I was receiving to help with pain management.
During this time I found that reflexology had a huge impact on my
quality of life and has enabled me to manage without medication.
This along with my spiritual beliefs and faith that every negative
should present a positive (even if it is hard to see at times) gave me
the inspiration to look for courses and learn the skills of
reflexology in order to help others.
I have now completed my second year of a Bsc (hons) in complementary
therapies giving me a level 5 diploma and full membership to the
Association of Reflexologists in order to start offering treatments in
reflex zone therapy. I will complete the third year in June 2012 in
order to gain the Bsc. During the past two years I have been on the
most wonderful journey of self belief while gaining new practical
skills and expanding my spiritual beliefs. I have seen and heard first
hand from my case study clients the difference reflexology can make to
people, particularly in the stresses that are presented day to day.
I am inspired and excited at being able to use the skills I have
learned to offer treatments. Today we are all faced with increasing
stress though work, financial and personal issues. These can lead to a
snow ball effect in our lives which, if not controlled can impact on
our health. Let’s face it without our health we have nothing. Where I
will never claim that reflexology can cure but my reflex zone therapy
may offer relief from physical ailments and help sooth away stress,
aiding recovery.
Anne Foster -
Complementary Therapist
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Hi my name is Anne Foster from Armathwaite, and qualified 6 years ago
as a complementary therapist. Before studying to become a therapist I
was in the
nursing profession for 20 years plus.
Since qualifying I have practiced Aromatherapy, Indian Head,
Reflexology and
Reiki and believe that massage is excellent for relaxation which in
turn aids towards healing the body by freeing it from stresses of
everyday life. Massage affords the mind, body and spirit time for the
Self.
Massage aids circulation by warming up the body’s tissues which in
turn helps to improve skin conditions and aids aches and pains.
Aromatherapy is also used in this way with the use of essential oils
from plants, trees, grasses and some barks also known as the life
force of the plant and their parts. Essential oils are blended
together with a light carrier oil to suit each client.
Aromatherapy works on the oldest part of the brain the Olfactory
System which in turn affects the nervous system, so the effect of
Aromatherapy massage can trigger post memories inducing a mix of
emotions both physical and psychological sometimes just allowing the
mind, body and spirit to let go and release. This is a great way to
detox and eliminate stresses of day to day living. You can achieve
this by having regular Aromatherapy or other complementary therapies.
Why not give us a ring and discuss any problems you may have and
hopefully we can help you in regaining wellness.
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