HOLISTIC BACK CARE

I am combining Spinal Therapy with breath work because over the years as a Spinal Therapist I have learned that chronic back pain is always accompanied by stress and emotional upset. A big part of the road to recovery is to address both these areas in life. The spinal work is focused around freeing the nervous system, realigning posture and re-balancing the muscular skeletal system.

There may be an element of nutritional advice during the treatment as simple nutritional adjustments can have a dramatic effect on both mind and body.

Breath work has a profound effect on our being, both physiologically and emotionally. It is also uplifting and re-energises the body’s ability to heal.
I feel this is a perfect marriage of two great therapies and is particularly effective for ongoing chronic pain.

Always consult your GP for a diagnosis and, when necessary, x-rays.

What to expect?

  • The first treatment will include a thorough examination. I will ask you about your past medical history and will perform a postural, orthopedic and neurological examination (not as scary as it sounds). Then we discuss what treatment may be necessary, what to expect from your treatment plan and how to include the breath.

  • The follow-on treatments will be tailor-made to your needs by using the breath and bodywork.

  • You will be taken care of in a friendly and relaxed environment.

What to wear

Please note that for the purpose of a spinal examination you may be asked to undress down to your underwear. If this feels uncomfortable you may wear shorts and a sports top or other appropriate loose fitting clothes.

Don’t Delay…
A large number of my patients had learned to live with their pain thinking nothing could be done. So when they finally came for treatment they were often surprised to learn why they were hurting and that something could be done to help them. In most cases, after just a few treatments they started feeling better, experiencing not only a diminished amount of pain but a better quality of life. Most people wished they had come years ago.

Take Care of Yourself

If you suffer from back pain for more than three days without any improvement or if you have recurring back pain, seek treatment now.

Don’t let your life get run down by it.

Telephone: 0786 8890 388

The first one hour consultation cost is £ 55

Follow up treatments cost are £ 45 per session

Yoga Therapy

Viniyoga

In yoga we work with the relationship of the body, breath and mind.

Viniyoga is meditative breath movement

The word viniyoga means “appropriate application” – appropriate to the individual’s needs and circumstances.

The particular points of approach are:

  • Careful attention and precise application of the breath

  • Adaptation of posture

  • Dynamic as well as static posture work

  • Careful sequencing of postures

The application of Viniyoga refers to the teachings that have evolved out of those transmitted by T.K.V. Desikachar and his father T. Krishnamacharya of Chennai, India.

Viniyoga Group Class


I welcome all abilities and experiences as well as beginners.
The class is aimed towards building and strengthening your inner core experience both physically and spiritually.
The class offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Please call me for more information

  One to One yoga-therapy

This intimate form of teaching gives us the unique opportunity to towards tailor-making a home practice for your needs, helping you to achieve the highest benefit from the postures as well as avoiding any injury.
I welcome all abilities. We will focus on the inner journey as well as the outer, aiding the body-mind potential through breath, movement and mindfulness.
Price: Initial 120 min consultation £80 pounds, a 60 min follow up practice £55 pounds.
I strongly encourage 6 sessions, during this time we explore and deepen your yoga journey, establishing a inner relationship with yourself.
Please call for Information ,

Jacqui Storm 07868890388

Certified by Sadhana Mala

Natural Nutrition

It is as important to learn to digest life as the food you eat.

I sometimes think that our digestion is a reflection on our ability to harmonise with life. So working on inner peace will help the blood, to stay in the digestive system as you eat rather than being pumped round your muscles just in case you get attacked by something your mind fears! I know I just presented an exaggerated and simplistic picture, but you may want to look at your general stress levels as well as the food you eat.

There are foods that cause physical and mental irritation such as sugar and artificial “food improver”, making it hard to rest and relax.

Looking at your food and talking to an expert may be very helpful on your journey of mental and physical health.

Keys and tips to good health are:

Hydration, elimination and alkalising

Hydration
We are electrical beings. The prime energy source and conductor for our brain and nervous system is water. Our second energy source is glucose. The body will crave glucose if we don’t get enough water. One of the ways the brain makes sure it gets life-giving energy is by shutting of the thirst center, and it may take days of regular hydration before it starts working and before you feel thirsty again. Consuming too much glucose will eventually cause many health problems as toxins build up. For most people the ideal amount of water per day is 2 litres, together with the water gained from eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
Elimination
Our bodies are like engines that can easily get clogged up, making us ill. The organs of elimination are the cells, lymph, liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and large intestine. These are organs that may need some encouragement as many of us are overloaded with toxins. The lymph is activated through the breath and exercise and via skin stimulation, temperature differences such as heat and cold. A good way to encourage this pathway is to start the day with a body brush and a hot shower followed by cold. The liver is the engine removing outer and inner toxins like hormones and excess acid from stress. The liver makes cholesterol to protect the stressed and dehydrated cells. The cholesterol and bile gets recycled over and over again becoming more and more toxic. Fibres in fresh green vegetables will bind the toxic product and eliminate it, forcing the liver to make new fresh cholesterol. Daily elimination is vital to your overall health. The health of the large intestine is something to be taken seriously and I urge you to seek expert nutritional health advice if you don’t have a regular daily elimination. Once your body’s elimination routes are open and working, the cell will also eliminate toxins that have been building up. The kidneys may need support by resting.
Alkalising
We are acid making machines. Each time the body or mind is under the smallest amount of stress, an acid reaction occurs. As acid builds in our system we become more reactive and irritable, the same thoughts go round and round in our heads, our nerves become sensitive and our bodies ache. The body will heat up and become inflamed in an attempt to eliminate the acid deposits. An alkalising lifestyle and diet are important both for the body and mind. Living food and water are alkalising. Fresh air and breathing is alkalising. 70% of acid is eliminated when you simply exhale.
Happiness has a direct effect on your heath. Make Happiness a Priority!!

Tips to Strengthen the Digestive system

Barefoot walking or running outside will strengthen the digestive system in time. It stimulates the lymph, acupuncture and reflex points that correlate to the digestive system, and it strengthens the muscles around the digestive tract.
Exercise such as walking, running and yoga will increase the blood flow to the digestive system; the body’s ability to regenerate increases with the extra blood flow from exercise.
Try to eat when it’s light, try not to eat when you are tired or stressed as it’s much harder to digest food at these times.

Do you have a food intolerance?
The added stresses of modern living are increasing the number of people suffering from food intolerance. If you suspect that you have an intolerance then try  eliminating the problem food or drink for a month and see how you feel. You may be able to tolerate the food in small amounts again after you have given the body a break for a month. Keep in mind that food may be very seductive.