Tried and tested .........
Books, articles, periodicals -
Recommended book -
ANAM CARA: SPIRITUAL WISDOM FROM THE CELTIC WORLD John O'Donohue
http://www.cygnus-books.co.uk/anam-cara-spiritual-wisdom-from-the-celtic-world-john-odonohue.html
Recommended book -
Dr Schüssler's Biochemic Tissue Salts
A Gateway to Physical and Psychological Health
by
Richard Kellenberger and Friedrich Kopsche http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schusslers-Biochemic-Tissue-Salts
Recommended book -
Mind Over Migraine:
Self Help for Migraine Sufferers by Belinda Hollyer
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S Sharma
Recommended book -
Pain FreeA Revolutionary Method For Stopping Chronic Pain by Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittines (Authors of Pain Free at Your PC)
published by Bantam Books
Recommended book -
Pagan Christmas
The Plants, Spirits, and Rituals at the Origins of Yuletide
by Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling
Recommended book -
Shift Happens
Powerful Ways to Transform Your Life
by Robert Holden
published by Hodder and
Link -
THE HEALING POWER OF POSITIVE LANGUAGE
Link -
Mental Health
Is it a virus, is it stress... is it All in the Mind? Here's a link to a section of a recent Radio 4 programme available for a while on iPlayer
Click Link to Chapter 1 section of the programme and for more information a link to the Functional and Dissociative Neurolgical Symptoms: A patient's guide website Click here to view
Link -
NICE
The NHS NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
mentions massage as one option for early management of persistent
non-specific low back pain.
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG88NICEGuideline.pdf
Link -
ME/CFS
Report shows massage helpful to some
See Page 7 of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on ME Inquiry into
NHS Service Provision for ME/CFS March 2010
http://www.afme.org.uk/res/img/resources/APPG%20Report%20FINAL.pdf
MOSAIC magazine comes out once a year
http://www.mosaic-lifestyle.com
POSITIVE NEWS
positivenews.org.uk
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Classes..........
Suitable for sufferers of Arthritis and Osteoporosis
led by Heather Clarke
£3 per session, £16 per term
Shirley Community Centre
Thursday 9:30 - 11am and 11am - 12:30
Pilates at the Dance Studios and Cafe Bar
Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham 0121 442 2286
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Festivals.........
B a r e f o o t F e s t i v a l
Last year it was held at Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire and was one of the best yet with an awesome line up, a wonderful Big Top, Trapeze Artists, Magicians, workshops in Belly Dance, Jive, Burlesque, Samba and an amazing fire show from Combust
http://www.barefootfestival.com/festival/workshops
Hope to see you dancing Barefoot in the sunshine in 2012!
Small World Family and Music Festival
Camping, Stalls, Stalls, Children's Activities, Cafés,Licensed Bar
Badger Farm, Asterby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9UE
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'Tried and tested' P r a c t i t i o n e r s .....
Acupuncture
Traditional Acupuncturist
Linda Winstanley
BA (Hons) Adv. Lic. Ac. M.B.A.Ac.C
0121 444 5650 Kings Heath
Emotional Freedom Technique
Daniel Hill
Daniel is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist,
Certified Life Coach
and Master practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming
www.danielhill.biz
mailto:daniel@danielhill.biz
Tel:01562 740686
Mob: 07881 966806
Hopi Ear Candling
Margaret Tyrrell
07977 953506
Nutrition
Jane McClenaghan
Nutritional Therapist
Framar Health Belfast
0775 969 0701
www.vital-nutritition.co.uk
mailto:jane@vital-nutrition.co.uk
REFLEXOLOGY
Julie Linton
http://www.massageandmovement.co.uk
Shiatsu
Leicestershire based
Tracy Footitt
0774 7058864
http://www.shiatsu-do.co.uk
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Products - Tried and tested .........
CANDLES
Soya candles
http://www.nyan-nyan.co.uk/
CUSHIONS
Add a little character to your home with Charlotte's handmade cushions, cats, hares, owls, piglets and chicken designs. Also gorgeous original handmade wall art, check out the Fairy dust pictures, lunar hares and deer. Also vintage style jewellery.
http://www.tinkerbelledesigns.co.uk
Interlocking 3 piece Massage Support Cushions ergonomically designed to provide complete comfort during treatment on the couch and floor: You will no longer need to roll up towels, use bolsters or continually move your client in order to obtain comfort.
http://www.thecomfyclient.co.uk
CRYSTALS
http://mirrorstonecrystals.com
CARRIER and ESSENTIAL OILS
www.baseformula.com
Handmade felt - commissions - workshops - demos
www.hawkmooncrafts.co.uk
suehawkmoon@tiscali.co.uk
Restaurant
The Warehouse Café
for vegetarian and vegan food
For bookings and enquiries
0121 633 0261
info@thewarehousecafe.com
SHAMPOO
Rainforest Moisture from the Body Shop
| Gently cleanses to help restore moisture and improve the hair’s softness without weighing it down, for a smooth and shiny finish. With pracaxi oil, manketti nut oil and Community Trade honey and sugar. No silicones, sulphates, parabens or colourants. For dry and damaged hair. |
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T R A I N I N G
Advanced Massage and Training
Holistic Massage and
Dynamic Massage
Darien Pritchard
Tel: +44 (0)29 2045 4506
Email: darien.pritchard@virgin.net
recommended professional for,
injury prevention and great massage techniques
thorough, friendly, many years massage experience
Laughter Facilitation Skills
2 Day Courses
contact
Joe Hoare
(www.joehoare.co.uk)
07812 159943
joe@joehoare.co.uk
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Ruth Duncan
Personal Trainer
Nikki Lilley
07786 548828
Vibrant, experienced,
enthusiastic and highly qualified
REIKI training
contact
Pat Mansell
and
Lynn Payne
07946 443555
both very knowledgeable, dedicated,
spiritual ladies, recommended
Thai Massage
I received some training here and have since
met several other therapists who have;
all happy to have studied with TMC.
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Other Links that may be of interest......
COURSES...
http://www.atlowmill.org/
Woodbrooke Quaker Centre
An idea of some of the varied and interesting courses on offer here
(If it's full, take a look at some of the others)
http://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses.php?action=course&id=5273
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Acupuncture
Juliette Phillips
Registered nurse / acupuncturist
07522 731450
juliette.phillips@sky.com
British medical acupuncture society
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Baby Massage
The Hampton
Health and Fitness Club
Old Station Road Hampton In Arden
5 week rolling programme
designed for babies 6 weeks to 6 months
contact Alison Stock
07977 935120 for details
The Back Room
Chiropractic Clinic - Moseley
0121 442 0625
If Tuesdays or Thursdays are good for you call me
07738 358095
to arrange for a Serenity Works' massage at the Back Room
*NEWLY RECOMMENDED*
Newly opened Centre in Birmingham
The Urban Retreat
Cheesecake
Yummy cheesecakes - gluten free
contact Mark Rhodes & Ebru Ince
07754 929198
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
www.bluesbegone.co.uk
Computer based, can be taken at home without a therapist
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
http://www.cnhc.org.uk
Cookery Classes
Superb, professional and fun classes with Alexis
Learn new skills in a relaxed environment
http://www.dancingtrousers.co.uk/
Pictures from a happy day in August 2011
Thanks to all for permission to use and to Alexis for a great day
Curves
Women only 30 Minutes of Fun, Fast Fitness
No set class times
curveshallgreen.co.uk 0121 777 7222
curvesbromsgrove.co.uk 01527 557 445
"Craft from the inner mind" by Pete The Waggon
Working with wood and materialising his own one-off ideas Pete is a wheelwright who restores Gypsy Waggons as a hobby,
Pete takes his own beautifully restored wagon to festivals and shows.
He constructs trailer wagons that have the same interior as a full size Gypsy wagon and also carves realistic, large wooden mushrooms,
which are proving very popular at fairy festivals!
To contact Pete email
ladyjane@talktalk.net or mob:07939 233614
Dance Studios and Cafe Bar
Alcester Road, Moseley
0121 442 2286
Cuban Salsa, Egyptian Dance, Classical Ballet,
Tap, Ballroom, Pilates, Contemporary
Club Jazz, Capoeira,
Dancercise, Samba, Abs, Legs,
Bums & Tums, Bhangra,
Middle Eastern Percussion, T'ai Chi, Karate,
Astanga Yoga, Yoga For Pregnancy
BEAUFORT Detox
Eats and events
Epilepsy
Ketogenic Diet
Flowers
for all occasions by design
Impress Flowers
The Log Cabin Earslwood
Contact Ruth 07800 965675
Fruit Drinks
All natural flavoured drinks,
cordials, vodkas, gins, brandies and much more.
Try delicious chocolate vodka.
Contact Karen
0778997019
Fruity Bouquet
Tried and tested,
G r a p h i c D e s i g n
Gareth Austin
JAM
Healing Hands Network
Dedicated to the relief of suffering caused by war and disaster
http://www.healinghandsnetwork.org.uk/
Rahanni Celestial Healing
Healing for the Heart
From the Heart
For more info
contact Julia Jones at Julianadine@gmail.com
07413 740 319
Holistic therapist
Debbie Vale
Reiki, room cleansing, card readings, crystals and pendulum dowsing
07432 675198
Need help with IT?
big or small These people are r-e-a-l-l-y good at what they dohttp://www.netlinktrading.co.ukWhether you are a large corporation
with offices in locations all over the UK,
or a micro-business working from home,
their goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient,
professional service of the highest calibre,
whilst always speaking in terms you can understand.
Live Music For All Occasions
Really great, check them out
Synergy
075311 09948
Personal Training in your home
Effective exercise to suit your needs.
(Please mention to Gareth that you found him
via Serenity Works Massage In The West Mids).
http://www.ashplantfitness.co.uk
Reader
Artist-maker-Rune-Reader
Hana
01753 850747
0781 203 1925
Runners
The Birmingham Runners Shop
Midlands No. 1 Running Specialist
http://www.birminghamrunner.com
How helpful are these? Wonderful.
http://www.shelterbox.org
Speakers
In July 2011 Dr David Hamilton PHD gave an interesting talk on the health benefits of compassion and kindness. David is the author of; How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body, It's The Thought That Counts, Why Kindness is Good For You and now The Contagious Power of Thinking. David's discussion reflected his journey into research on the beneficial health effects (particularly to our cardio vascular systems and blood pressure levels) produced by altering our thoughts and outlook.
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Theatre
http://kindletheatre.co.uk/about/
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Vacancy
Cygnus Review
in the Bristol-Bath area
are looking for a multi-talented individual
with excellent organisational, writing, editing and
computer skills, as well as a profound knowledge of the mind/body/spirit field, to produce their monthly
magazine/catalogue and be responsible for their growing
book publication program.
£18-22k/annum.
Please contact jobs@cygnus-books.co.uk
for a full job spec.
Closing date for applications: February 14th
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Volunteers wanted
for
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service
To find out about the next four day
training course please call 0121 424 5103
Volunteer Recruitment
Birmingham St Mary's Hospice St Mary's Hospice
Selly Oak
On-going Volunteer Recruitment
of
Complementary Therapists
Hours: Various
Role Information: Volunteer Complementary
Therapists provide hands-on Complementary Therapies to Hospice patients with life limiting illness,
for the primary purpose of pyschological well-being.
Approved therapies are currently Aromatherapy, Massage,
Shiatsu, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology.
Suitable volunteers will have recognised qualificataions and
experience in the approved therapies,
Membership of an appropriate professional body, full insurance and
a desire to learn, especiallay about palliative care.
For more info please contact
Fiona Campbell,
Complementary Therapies Co-ordinator
0121 472 1191
Volunteers wanted
for Martineau Gardens
A community garden in Edgbaston
Connecting education, well being and the natural environment
Opening hours
Visiting
Monday - Saturday 10 - 16:00
Volunteering
Monday - Thursday 10 - 16:00
Volunteering for women
Friday 10 - 16:00
Wanted
- A4 Brown envelopes
- Carrier bags
- Clean, de-labelled jam jars with lids
For further details about items for sale or wanted,
please contact Caroline on 0121 440 7430
27 Priory Road,
Edgbaston,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham,
B5 7UG