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REIKI WITH DANIRA CALETA

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:38:16 PST

Soul & Spirit editor Katy Evans gives Reiki a try at the Hale Clinic.

(This article was published in the first issue of Soul&Spirit magazine – December 2007)

Whether you’re suffering from a physical condition, have a broken heart, or just want to feel uplifted and more positive, the Japanese healing art of Reiki could provide the key.

Regardless of your personal beliefs, this non-invasive therapy is suitable for all and has helped thousands of people experience both physical and mental health improvements.

Developed in Japan by Mikao Usui in the late 19^th Century, Reiki is rooted in Tendai Buddhism (a form of mystical Buddhism), and Shintoism, both of which include methods of controlling and working with energies.

One of Usui’s first students, a naval officer named Dr Chujiro Hayashi, is credited for bringing Reiki to the West. Unlike Usui, Hayashi focused more on the treatment aspect rather than the spiritual side, and also introduced the symbols which are now familiar to western Reiki practitioners.

He also published the guide of standard hand positions for different ailments, which was different from Usui's simple and intuitive approach.

Reiki is now used by some NHS hospitals as it can be used effectively alongside more orthodox treatments.

Danira Caleta, a Reiki practitioner of 12 years and a member of the Association of Therapeutic Healers, says she was told by a doctor that science could not explain how Reiki works, “but he said that as long as it keeps producing beneficial results, to keep doing it”.

During a session, the practitioner contacts universal energy which is channeled though their hands and into the patient. It doesn’t usually involve any touching, as with many other healing systems, though the practitioner’s hands may get to within a few inches of the body and occasionally touch the head and feet very lightly.

“When I scan a patient, I feel sensations in my hands where there are blockages,” says Danira.

Reiki is different to spiritual healing in that the type of energy utilised by the therapist differs. “Both Reiki healers and spiritual healers will be transferring higher energy, but with spiritual healers they call on spirit guides, which we don’t tend to do,” says Danira.

“But with Reiki or any type of spiritual healing, it’s about picking up on the blocks in energy and helping to get them moving. I use my hands as a tool to then channel universal energy.”

Self healing

As well as her healing treatments, Danira teaches clients how to activate their own inner doctors so they can start to heal themselves. This involves showing clients how to do abdominal breathing. She also leads them into a guided meditation to prepare the patient to receive the healing.

“We start with a Chi Kung breathing technique to activate the flow of energy around the chakras, then onto a guided meditation, using nature images, to get the brain into an alpha state, which is more conducive to receiving healing. It’s like having a virtual day out at the beach or in a forest,” explains Danira.

Doing this, she says, helps the vortex-shaped energy around the chakras to spin more evenly. And it is the chakras that Danira works with when giving Reiki, working on each one and then bringing energy up from the feet and across the whole body.

“Often, the patient will feel heat, cold or a tingling sensation but they could also experience colours or a white light,” says Danira.

Although patients are asked what aspects they require help with, Danira says she can often intuitively pick up on areas that need work, which the patient may have forgotten or didn’t want to mention.

Danira works a lot with cancer patients, sufferers of ME, and those with sports injuries. She also sees people with anxiety, phobias, digestive problems, asthma, migraine, insomnia, depression, rheumatic pain, and those suffering grief and trauma or even heartache.

“Many people play down the pain they feel when a relationship has ended but at the time they can feel quite gutted and as if a part of them has gone. In that case, I would work a lot on the heart chakra until the blocked emotions have shifted. It wont go away 100% but even in one treatment people can feel more calm and in control of their feelings.”

The treatment.

After a brief chat about any physical or emotional problems I have, I got onto the couch facing upwards. We began with about ten abdominal breaths, after which Danira got me to imagine being in a beautiful garden, with lots of roses and large, old trees. I was encouraged to explore different aspects of the garden and stay there while the Reiki was being given.

I kept my eyes closed throughout but was aware of Danira’s hands flitting from one area to another. I didn’t sense any particularly hot or cold sensations, as she said I might, but when her hands were over my eyes, it definitely felt as if the air pressure between her hands and my forehead was quite dense and heavy, pressing down on me. I did feel a very light touch on a few occasions, just a finger tip, when her hands came very close. She also asked me to turn over half way through so she could work on my back (and the chakras are also at the back, too). Afterwards I was so relaxed I didn’t want to leave the bed.

I had gone there feeling extremely tired (and had dozed on the train) but after an initial sleepiness, felt a lot more alert and awake. My eyes were brighter and I felt energized and positive. Danira told me about what she’d picked up on from feeling my energy, a lot of which was over the heart and the solar plexus chakras. This made sense to me as I’d had an upset stomach and had been holding on to old emotions (and the stomach, she says, is not just about digesting food but about digesting emotions).

I certainly felt much more buoyant after the treatment.

<n> Danira Caleta gives Reiki at the Hale Clinic, London. Treatments cost £90. Call 020 7631 0156 or visit haleclinic.com.

EFT with Kimberly Trevett

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:25:57 PST

Kimberly Trevett and EFT

Please follow the links below to find out more information

http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/news/Acupuncture-without-the-needles-can.3643211.jp

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/health/article-23739186-give-your-mind-a-rest---how-to-declutter-the-brain.do

ALEXANDRA OBRADOVICH REFLEXOLOGIST & TRADITIONAL THAI YOGA MASSAGE

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:22:42 PST

Alexandra trained in Traditional Thai Yoga Massage at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She obtained further training and qualifications at the Metta School in London. Her work ranges from addressing office-based postural problems to preparing athletes for marathon races. From helping physical rehabilitation and mobility after injury to general pampering and stress-busting to taking part in local wellbeing fairs and treating backstage staff at Glastonbury and other national music events.

HEATHER ANKARA LOFT DO, ND MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE & NUTRITION, REGISTERED OSTEOPATH, HERBALIST, HEALER

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:27:20 PST

Heather is an Osteopath registered with the General Osteopathic Council in the

and has also qualified in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine in

Australia

. She has had many years of experience in natural health. She is also an accredited healer with CPS (UK).

TAP INTO YOUR OWN SENSE OF WELL-BEING WITH KIMBERLEY TREVETT

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:55:08 PST

Eastern Eye journalist is successfully treated with EFT by practitioner Kimberley Trevett. http://www.easterneye.eu/news.html?groupId=11&newsId=5123#top

HOW I STOPPED DIETING AND FINALLY LOST WEIGHT WITH EFT

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:46:31 PST

Daily Express journalist Emma Keyne attributes EFT practitioner Kimberley Trevett for her successful weight loss and new lease on life. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/93569/How-I-stopped-dieting-and-finally-lost-weight-#www.express.co.uk

HAIR GONE TODAY, BACK TOMORROW: THE TIMES

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:05:56 PST

The Times, Body and Soul feature on Trichology with Hale Clinic Trichology specialist Peter Bannister. http://www.trichology.uk.com/

PETER BANNISTER TRICHOLOGIST CHANNEL 4

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:57:49 PST

Peter Bannister participated in the Channel 4 Programme Embarrassing Bodies. To view an extract of the Embarrassing Bodies video online please click here.

A COMPLEMENTARY GUIDE TO FOOD INTOLERANCE: FINANCIAL TIMES

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:32:46 PST

Financial Times (March 2009) interviews Hale Clinic therapist Bethany Eaton regarding food allergies.

METAMORPHIC TECHNIQUE - SPIRIT & DESTINY TEST WITH AXELLE BONAPARTE

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:14:55 PST

Metamorphic technique What’s so great about a bit of tapping and touching? Ask our guinea pig, Lisa Cornwell, who morphed into a domestic goddess overnight. A one hour session with Axelle Bonaparte at The Hale Clinic in Londonand costs £70. Call 020 7631 0156 or visit www.haleclinic.comto book. Visit Axelle’s website www.themetamorphicway.comfor more on the Metamorphic Technique.

DR SHANTHA GODAGAMA, AYURVEDIC MEDICINE

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:01:56 PST

With over 40 years of practice, Dr Godagama, Hale Clinic Ayurvedic doctor has acquired immense knowledge, experience and expertise in Ayurveda. The result of his vision and ambitions towards enhancing the recognition of Ayurveda in the West has been immeasurable.

THE WINDS OF CHANGE - SOUL & SPIRIT - PRIYA SHER FENG SHUI SPECIALIST

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:01:31 PST

If your life's stuck in a rut, it could be all you need is a good old fashion clear out and touch of feng shui magic, Emma Pritchard of Soul and Spirit magazine found out.

PENNY RUSHTON : NATURAL NUTRITIONIST & HOMOEOPATH

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:23:01 PST

Penny is an experienced homeopath and nutritionist providing naturopathic techniques and lifestyle counselling for all her patients. She feels that this gentle combination is a highly effective form of treatment. Penny’s patients appreciate her healing skills which empower them to achieve optimum health.

KIMBERLEY TREVETT, AAEMT, EFT PRACTITIONER

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:09:25 PST

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is an emotional, needle free version of acupuncture that is based on new discoveries regarding the connection between your body's subtle energies, your emotions, and your health. EFT has been reported successful in thousands of cases covering a huge range of emotional, health and performance issues. It often works where nothing else will. Kimberley Trevett has been practicing EFT since 2004 and is a qualified EFT Practitioner and consultant. She holds Advanced level Certificates in EFT and is a Member of the AAMET (The Association for the Advancement of Meridian Energy Therapies).

KATHRYN REYNOLDS

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:07:22 PST

Kathryn has worked as a therapist for 15 years and is a member of the International Guild of Professional Practitioners. She uses body work, healing, meditation and spiritual counselling to empower those she works with. To book an appointment with Kathryn please contact The Hale Clinic, 020 7631 0156.

SANDRA MARSTON COUNSELLOR, COACH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:20:51 PST

I offer counselling – both traditional ‘talking therapy’ and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to cover a wide range of problems and difficulties. My coaching covers lifestyle changes – such as career development and review, health and fitness, boosting relationships and managing stress. I also offer a very special 6 session ‘Confidence for Life’ coaching programme specifically designed to help you rediscover your hidden potential.

PENNY RUSHTON NUTRITIONIST & HOMEOPATH

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:38:54 PST

Having spent my childhood growing up in Dorset, my interests have always been close to nature. From an early age I took delight in being by the sea and learning about the plants that grew in the hedgerows. I enjoyed collecting honey from our own beehives, cooking freshly caught local mackerel, gathering eggs from our chickens and picking fruit and vegetables which we grew in our garden. Penny Rushton practices at The Hale Clinic every Tuesday and regularly contributes to SHE magazine.

SPENCER JOSEPH: EAST WEST MEDICINE

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:45:45 PST

Since 1990 Spencer Joseph has studied many different areas of health and well being, including meditation, martial arts and yoga. He integrates knowledge from Eastern and Western medicine and is constantly working to further his understanding of the mind and body. www.bodytherapeutics.co.uk

JO LUNN BOWEN PRACTITIONER AND TEACHER

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:57:38 PST

Jo is an established Bowen Practitioner and Teacher. She divides her time between her clinics in Worcestershire and London and also runs courses teaching the Bowen Technique to the public and professionals throughout the UK. Jo’s history includes stage management, marketing and PR and as a gym instructor with the World Amateur Body Building Association where she was invited to become a WABBA Assessor. She has also studied law and taught reading and writing skills to adults with learning difficulties.

PETER BANNISTER TRICHOLOGIST

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:06:50 PST

Trichologist Peter Bannister uses a unique method called La Biosthetique ®(Biosthetics^®) which involves the application of essential oils to acupressure points. Peter Bannister participated in the Channel 4 Programme Embarrassing Bodies. To view an extract of the Embarrassing Bodies video online please click here.