The Upminster Sanctuary offer a range of holistic therapies which complement conventional medicine and help the sufferer feel good and be better able to cope with daily living.

With the over-use of antibiotics and new 'super-bugs' appearing at an alarming rate, and an awareness of the importance of good diet and exercise, people are turning more and more to natural remedies and life-styles to stimulate the body's 'self-healing' mechanisms.

Whilst the treatments are effective in themselves, the impact is greatly enhanced because the client is given one-to-one undivided attention in a safe, confidential environment. To be listened to, valued and to find someone who really cares can make all the difference to a rapid recovery or when facing a chronic condition.

Complementary therapies lost popularity in the 19th and 20th century as modern medicine developed and the doctors became enamoured with chemical and synthetic medicines. They are now re-gaining the attention of the medical profession and complementary therapies are regularly prescribed alongside orthodox medical practices - for example, in pain clinics and cancer centres.

However, complementary therapy should not be used as a replacement for traditional medicine and it is important in the case of serious illness that you consult your GP before embarking on a course of treatment.

We set high standards


We ensure that all those who work at The Upminster Complementary Healing and Teaching Sanctuary are professional, ethical practitioners - fully qualified in their field and registered with the relevant governing body.

In turn, the centre has been designed to a high standard to provide practical and relaxing areas for the use of practitioners and their clients.

We are always happy to consider new therapists or tutors who share our dedication towards helping people to find their way to good health. The therapy rooms and teaching area are available for hire at reasonable rates for those who wish to join our team.

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Although The Upminster Sanctuary is located in a peaceful rural area, it is only a short drive from the M25. There is ample parking within the grounds and overflow parking available if required.

It is also a short taxi ride from Upminster Station providing access to Fenchurch Street main line rail services, as well as District Line underground trains.

There is ramped access into the Sanctuary and all therapy rooms are on the ground floor and accessible to wheelchair users or persons with a disability.

Reception

There are freshly cut flowers in the Reception and Waiting Room area and it is here that you will find a range of free leaflets detailing all our treatments and courses. There are also wonderful Tisserand Aromatherapy products for sale, as well as CDs, handmade cards, Healing Herbs and Bach Flower Remedies. Our staff are experienced and happy to answer any questions you may have about the Sanctuary.

Therapy Rooms

All the therapy rooms overlook the gardens and are decorated in calming pastel colours exhibiting the utmost in cleanliness and comfort. If required, curtains can be drawn at each window to provide total privacy throughout the duration of a treatment session.

Teaching Room

The teaching room on the first floor is spacious, light and airy creating a warm friendly atmosphere. It benefits from having windows to every aspect, heating and optional piped music with 3 volume settings. It is equipped with a number of folding chairs and tables.

The room is versatile and adaptable and is used regularly for a variety of classes, workshops, treatments and courses - Hatha Yoga classes, instruction in complementary therapies, parenting workshops, and Meditation Classes to name just a few.

Our holistic approach is second to none.

We build caring relationships with our patients, spending time in an unhurried, relaxed atmosphere.

We believe in treating others as we would wish to be treated ourselves - and we want the best.

We offer a wide range of complementary treatments:-

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