"It's never too late to become the person you were born to be." George Eliot Felicity Karena MA DAstrol Consultant Astrologist Felicity qualified in 1973, has practiced as a professional astrologer for over 35 years and has written articles and columns for several magazines. She also has an Ma in Art History and Theory and has lectured at University. In addition she is qualified in clinical aromatherapy, oriental diagnosis and massage. Felicity will be available for Astrological Consultations at The Upminster Sanctuary on
Astrology is a symbolic language that has been with us since the dawn of civilisation. Contemporary Astrology embraces modern awareness in psychology, counselling and the use of myths and symbols in interpreting the Natal chart. An Astrological Reading with Felicity can be enlightening, deeply rewarding and can not only offer you positive guidance but also a rare opportunity for self-exploration. It can also be an enjoyable and uplifting experience. With your date, time and place of birth, Felicity will calculate your personal Astrological Birth Chart. The Birth Chart provides a complete picture of your psychological and physical make-up, as well as your talents and creative potential. Above all, the Birth Chart may be used to empower and inform, not least through its surprising capacity to enhance both self-knowlege and self-acceptance. Babies and Children A highly rewarding part of the work is calculating the Birth Charts of babies and children. This can be of help in guiding parents in terms of the personality, creative development and life potential of their offspring. A Birth Chart for a new-born baby makes an excellent, informative gift, and for teenagers can help to smooth the ‘rites of passage’ towards adulthood. Professional Astrology can help you to:
Therapist: Julia Elizabeth Massey TIDHA IFPA MAR MNFSHBy appointment: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sun Julia is a fully qualified professional with 18 years of experience in Aromatherapy and Reflexology. She trained with The Tisserand Institute and was instructed personally in the art of blending essential oils by Robert Tisserand. She uses only organic oils in her aromatherapy prescriptions and incorporates advanced massage techniques in her treatments.
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said:A daily aromatic bath and scented massage are the way to good health - If only we could all indulge ourselves in this way! Aromatherapy oils are powerful tools that promote self-healing. They can be sedating or stimulating, some relieve pain and muscle tension, and most oils are antibacterial. Aromatherapy Massage combines them with the healing power of touch. This holistic treatment benefits the body, mind, emotions and spirit. What to expect during an aromatherapy massage treatment. An holistic practitioner will consider the client as a ‘whole’ – body, mind and spirit. Therefore the first visit will begin with a consultation to establish your medical history, lifestyle, current ailments or allergies, and any personal factors which may be affecting your general well-being. This information is important to your therapist because all factors, physical and emotional, will be taken into account when devising your personal treatment plan. The therapist will then select several essential oils most suited to your needs at the time and, using an organic base, will blend these into an individual prescription – which will then be used to give a partial or full body massage. For warmth and modesty you will be covered with a sheet or blanket, which can be pulled back to work on each specific part of the body. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, or if any specific technique is painful, it is important to let the therapist know. At the end of a session, the therapist will leave the room, allowing you a few minutes to gently “come back to yourself” and to get dressed. A plan for future sessions will be made, depending on your needs, and an aromatherapy prescription may be given to use at home to complement the treatment. Who Can Benefit From the Treatment? The combination of aromatherapy oils and massage has been shown to be highly beneficial for a wide range of individuals and problems. Massage stimulates the blood circulation, increasing the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells. It also stimulates lymphatic flow, improving tissue drainage and the immune system. Aromatherapy oils have healing properties that can work alongside other complementary or orthodox remedies. They can have many different effects on the body, mind and spirit—
Therapist: Amanda McGregor Bowen TechniqueBy appointment: Saturday morning What is Bowen? Bowen therapy is one of the greatest discoveries in modern health. A gentle and relaxing treatment that does not use forceful manipulation. It consists of a series of specific moves across muscles, tendons and other soft tissue. The technique addresses not only the musculoskeletal framework, but also the fascia, nerves and internal organs, improving circulation, lymphatic drainage and elimination of toxins. There are essential pauses throughout the session to allow the body time to respond and begin the healing process.
A treatment usually lasts about 45 minutes and can be applied through light clothing. It is recommended that in order to obtain the full benefit, other ‘hands-on’ therapies are not applied less than 7 days before or after Bowen as these may interfere with the healing process.The Bowen Technique was developed by Tom Bowen in Australia and named after him following his death in the early eighties. It has since flourished and spread world-wide.Who will benefit?Men, women and children of all ages. It can help to improve the quality of life for the terminally ill, and to relieve the symptoms of infantile colic.How is the therapy applied?The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers on precise points on the body making rolling-type moves which aim to stimulate energy into the muscles and soft tissue. During the treatment the therapist will leave the room for short periods, allowing the client to rest while the body responds to the moves already performed, and make subtle adjustments to initiate the healing process.The Bowen Technique encourages re-alignment of the body. There is no manipulation of hard tissue and no force is used or needed. Treatment at regular intervals can help manage stress and encourage health maintenance.The Bowen Technique can help such illnesses as:
Therapist: Daniela MatalBy appointment: Wednesday and Saturday
What is CHM?Chinese Herbal Medicine is part of a complete medical system known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which also includes Acupuncture, Acupressure (Tuina), specific exercises (Tai Chi, Qi Gong, etc), and dietary advice.What can be treated?Chinese Herbal Medicines are used to treat a wide variety of conditions both acute and chronic e.g. gynaecological, dermatological, orthopaedic and paediatric problems, as well as infectious diseases such as colds and flu.Herbal treatments can be used in combination with medicines prescribed by medical doctors. Withdrawal from Western drugs should only take place with your doctor’s consent.How are the Chinese Herbs Administered?Individually prepared herbal prescriptions can take the form of decoction, infusion, powders or tablets. All herbal formulas undergo strict quality control.
Therapist: Kathryn Meader RsHom, MCH, MGNBy Appointment: WednesdaysPast Life Regression - Have you lived before?Knowing the truth about your past lives is the key to understanding your present one. Only when you know your past can you truly progress to a better life.The benefits of this can be:
Mindfulness Meditation and Visualisation for Health and Well-being Course Tutor: Glenn Pennington UKCP Reg M.A. RMN 8-week Course - Fee £60 - Wednesday evenings 8 to 10pm Meditation is an excellent starting point for investigating how philosophy and psychology - ancient and modern, eastern and western - can profoundly improve the way we experience life. Thanks to the wisdom and insight that dates back many thousands of years and continues until the present day, our lives need not be as stressful or emotionally challenging as they sometimes are. Course aims: To teach you how to use meditation and visualisation for improved health and a sense of well-being and general calm. Learn how to use meditation to alleviate stress and profoundly reduce the symptoms of conditions such as:
Kathryn MeaderLCH. MCH. RS.HOM. MGNIBy appointment: WednesdayHomeopathy is a system of medicine, which was formulated about 200 years ago by a German physician. There are two basic principles underlying its philosophy.The first suggests that whatever symptoms are shown by the sufferer they are not the illness itself, but simply evidence of the disordered person trying to regain health. A common example of this would be the vomiting or diarrhoea by which someone suffering from food poisoning attempts to cleanse the system of the upsetting substance.The second is the proven fact that whatever symptoms a substance can cause if taken by an otherwise healthy person; it can cure in a sick person who shows those same symptoms as a result of the illness.What will the consultation involve?To help the patient the homeopath will need to gather a considerable amount of information to enable them to select the most suitable remedy from the two or three thousand available. The remedy will act on the system to help it to regain a balanced and harmonious function, which restores health. The symptoms then disappear as a consequence.Many aspects of the patient and their family history will be relevant in this process so it is often helpful if you are able to make a note of any illnesses of any severity in the family and think back over your own past medical history. Whilst it must be said that no simple system of medicine has all the answers to all the problems, homeopathy does have a very good success in helping many complaints.
