Complementary Therapies, Reiki training and Yoga IN Dingwall
Therapies
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder
Reiki
Find stillness, quieten your mind and reconnect with a sense of inner peace.
Sometimes life can feel a little overwhelming. Your mind is busy, you're juggling the needs of others, and even when you finally stop, you find it difficult to switch off. Perhaps you feel emotionally drained, unsettled or simply in need of some time where nothing is expected of you. Reiki offers a peaceful space to pause, breathe and allow yourself to rest.
During your treatment, you simply relax while I gently place my hands just above different areas of your body. Reiki is non-invasive, and you remain fully clothed throughout the treatment. There is no need to talk, do anything or try to achieve a particular feeling. You simply close your eyes, settle into the quiet and allow yourself to receive. A little time away from the noise of everyday life, to just be.
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) means 'universal life force, and is a gentle complementary therapy that originated in Japan. It is based on the traditional practice of channelling energy through the hands, with the intention of supporting balance and wellbeing. People experience Reiki in different ways. Some feel warmth, tingling or gentle sensations, while others simply enjoy the stillness and find themselves drifting into a deeply relaxed state. Reiki is often chosen as a complementary approach to self-care, offering time for rest, reflection and relaxation.
You may choose Reiki if you're looking for:
- A peaceful break from the demands of everyday life
- Time to rest when you're feeling emotionally or mentally drained
- Support with relaxation during periods of stress or change
- A quiet space to reconnect with yourself
- An opportunity to slow down when your mind feels busy
- A gentle, nurturing experience without the need for conversation
- Time to focus on your own wellbeing, rather than everyone else's
How might you feel afterwards?
Imagine leaving with a little more space inside yourself. The things that felt urgent may seem less pressing. Your body may feel more relaxed, your thoughts a little quieter, and you may find yourself approaching the rest of your day with a greater sense of calm. Some people feel deeply peaceful and sleepy after Reiki, while others feel refreshed, lighter or simply grateful for the opportunity to stop for a while.
There is no right or wrong way to experience Reiki. You don't need to feel anything in particular or have any expectations. Sometimes, the greatest gift is simply having time where you aren't responsible for anyone or anything. You spend so much time giving to others. Allow yourself to receive. A moment of stillness. A chance to breathe. Some time that belongs entirely to you.
Reiki is safe for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly.
If you are interested in learning Reiki for yourself please take a look at my Reiki Training page.
Distance Reiki
“All healing is first a healing of the heart” – Carl Townsend
Distance Reiki is useful for those who cannot attend in person and it involves you finding a quiet space at home and lying or sitting for an hour at your appointment time. I know for some people this concept is difficult to understand so you may find this article of interest. Full instructions for your session are issued on booking.
“Thanks again for today, I really didn’t know what to expect but would definitely recommend Distance Reiki. If you open your mind it’s amazing what you discover”.
Reflexology
A chance to slow down, switch off and simply be cared for
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a gentle complementary therapy where specific points on the feet, face, ears or hands are stimulated. These reflex points correspond with different areas and systems of the body.
The treatment encourages deep relaxation and supports the body's natural processes, helping you to feel more balanced, calm and restored.
Many people enjoy reflexology as a regular form of self-care, particularly during times when life feels busy, stressful, going through change or when they simply feel that they need some extra nurturing.
You may choose Reflexology if you're looking for support with:
- Stress, tension and feeling overwhelmed
- Relaxation and emotional wellbeing
- Sleep and rest
- Menopausal and hormonal changes
- Digestive discomfort
- Sinus and respiratory issues
- Stiff, achy joints and general tension
- Supporting your body during times of change
Most importantly, how might you feel afterwards?
You may leave feeling calmer, lighter and more grounded - as though you've finally had a chance to exhale. Some people describe feeling deeply relaxed and sleepy after reflexology, while others feel refreshed, peaceful and more connected to themselves.
It's your time to pause. To put everything else down for a while, and give yourself permission to simply be.
Foot Reflexology
“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art” – Leonardo da Vinci
Sometimes your body is asking you to pause. If you're feeling stressed, tired, overwhelmed or simply in need of some time for yourself, Foot Reflexology offers a beautiful opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.
As you settle back and your feet are gently worked, you can begin to let go off the tension you've been carrying. Your breathing may naturally slow, your mind can become quieter, and you may find yourself drifting into a deeply relaxed state.
You don't need to do anything.
You don't need to think about anything.
For this time, you can simply receive.
Reflexology does not cure, as only the body can do that, but it does facilitate healing and balancing within the body.
During a Foot Reflexology session you only remove your shoes and socks and then lie back and relax – and no it doesn’t tickle.
Ear Reflexology
Find a little calm, feel more balanced and give yourself some extra care
Sometimes, the smallest things can make a difference to how we feel. When you're dealing with everyday stresses, feeling tense or uncomfortable, or simply finding it difficult to switch off, Ear Reflexology offers a gentle opportunity to pause, restore a sense of calm and focus on your wellbeing.
The ears contain many reflex points, and through gentle stimulation, this treatment offers a different way to experience reflexology. It's a chance to slow down, take a breath and give yourself some attention - with the added benefit of ear seeds that you can continue to stimulate gently at home after your treatment.
What is Ear Reflexology?
Also known as Auricular Therapy, Ear Reflexology involves stimulating specific points on the ears that are traditionally associated with different areas and systems of the body.
Using gentle pressure and appropriate reflexology techniques, the treatment aims to encourage relaxation and support your overall sense of wellbeing. Ear seeds may also be applied to selected points on the ear. These small seeds are held in place with adhesive patches and can be gently pressed at home between appointments, extending your opportunity to engage with the treatment.
You may choose Ear Reflexology if you're looking for:
- A gentle way to relax and unwind
- Support with feelings of stress and anxiety
- A complementary approach to managing everyday tension and discomfort
- Support when you're experiencing sinus discomfort or seasonal allergies
- A little extra care for headaches, or joint and muscle aches
- A treatment that includes ear seeds to use between sessions
How might you feel afterwards?
Imagine taking a little time out from everything that has been occupying your mind. A chance to sit back, breathe more easily and allow yourself to feel cared for. You may leave feeling calmer, more relaxed and more settled, with the reassurance of having given yourself some much-needed attention. And with your ear seeds in place, you can continue to gently stimulate the selected points at home, giving yourself a small reminder to pause and check in with yourself during the day.
Sometimes self-care doesn't need to be complicated. It can be as simple as taking a moment to breathe, soften and slow down. You deserve to feel cared for, too.
Facial Reflexology
A deeply relaxing treatment to help you slow down, soften and reconnect with yourself.
There are times when you don't need to do anything. You just need someone to take care of you for a while.
Facial Reflexology is a wonderfully nurturing treatment that combines gentle touch and reflexology techniques on the face, creating a deeply calming experience for both body and mind. As you settle into the treatment, the gentle movements across your face can help to quiet a busy mind and release some of the tension you may not even realise you're holding. It's a chance to close your eyes, breathe, switch off from the outside world and simply receive.
What is Facial Reflexology?
Facial Reflexology works with specific reflex points on the face which correspond with different areas and systems of the body. Using gentle pressure, the treatment works across the face and reflex points to encourage relaxation and support the body's natural healing processes. The face is an incredibly sensitive area, so the gentle, rhythmic nature of the treatment can make it particularly soothing and calming.
You may choose Facial Reflexology if you're looking for:
- A deeply relaxing treatment and time away from everyday life
- Support when you're feeling stressed, tense or overwhelmed
- A way to quieten a busy or overactive mind
- Support with rest and sleep
- Relief from facial, head, neck tension
- A nurturing treatment during times of change or emotional pressure
- Some precious time that is completely for you
And how might you feel afterwards?
Imagine leaving feeling as though you've finally exhaled. Your face may feel softer, your body more relaxed and your mind a little quieter. You may feel calm, peaceful and grounded - or perhaps wonderfully sleepy and ready for a good night's rest. And because the treatment is so gentle and nurturing, it can leave you with that lovely feeling of having been truly cared for.
This isn't about rushing in, having a treatment and rushing back out again. It's about giving yourself permission to pause. To close your eyes. To breathe. And for a little while, let someone else take care of you.
This treatment starts with a hot towel cleanse before applying organic face oil, then a gentle décolletage and neck massage helps you begin to relax before moving on to your Facial Reflexology. The treatment finishes with another hot towel cleanse to remove any remaining oil, followed by applying moisturiser to leave your skin feeling soft and cared for.
If you don’t like your feet being touched but would love to experience the many benefits of Reflexology then Facial Reflexology is for you.
“All the busyness in my head and tension in my shoulders completely drained away”
Reflexology Lymph Drainage
A gentle, specialised reflexology technique to support your sense of comfort and wellbeing
When your body feels uncomfortable, heavy or out of balance, having time to relax and receive a gentle, tailored treatment can be a welcome opportunity to focus on yourself. Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is a specialised reflexology technique developed by Sally Kay BSc (Hons) while working in cancer care. This award-winning technique uses specific reflexology movements on the feet, focusing on reflexes associated with the lymphatic system.
RLD was developed particularly for people experiencing lymphoedema and is used as a complementary approach to support lymphatic care. It may also be considered by people living with lipoedema.
Who might benefit from RLD?
RLD is primarily associated with lymphoedema care. Reflexology may also be chosen by people looking for relaxation and support with their general wellbeing when living with ongoing health concerns.
These may include:
- Lymphoedema and Lipoedema
- Arthritis and joint discomfort
- Fluid retention
- Muscular tension and general aches and pains
- Fibromyalgia and ME/chronic fatigue
- Digestive discomfort
- Sinus problems and headaches
- Stress and tension associated with ongoing health concerns
Every person is different, and the suitability of RLD will depend on your individual circumstances and health needs. To see a full list of conditions which RLD may help support such as Arthritis and Fibromyalgia visit the Reflexology Lymph Drainage website https://www.reflexologylymphdrainage.co.uk
Time to focus on you
My aim is to provide a calm, supportive space where you can relax, feel cared for and take some time away from the demands of everyday life.
If you're considering RLD for a diagnosed condition, I'm happy to discuss whether the treatment may be appropriate for you and any guidance you have received from your healthcare team.
Facials
NOURISH YOUR SKIN, QUIETEN YOUR MIND AND LET YOUR NATURAL GLOW SHINE THROUGH
Take a little time for yourself with a nurturing facial experience that cares for both your skin and your wellbeing. Whether you're looking for a radiant, refreshed complexion, a soothing facial massage or a more sculpted and lifted appearance, there's a treatment to suit you.
Choose from Inner Glow Facial, Crystal Facial Gua Sha or Zone Face Lift - each offering its own unique experience, with time to relax, unwind and feel beautifully cared for.
Tropic products are used throughout my facial treatments to let your skin thrive naturally. You can take a look at the Tropic range here.
Feel refreshed, feel radiant, feel good in your own skin
Inner Glow Facial
Glowing skin, a peaceful mind and some precious time just for you
Sometimes, you just need to press pause. To escape the busyness of everyday life, snuggle under a warm duvet and let someone else take care of you for a while. The Inner Glow Facial is a nurturing skincare experience designed to leave your skin feeling cleansed, soft and refreshed, while giving you the opportunity to relax, unwind and reconnect with yourself.
From the moment you settle onto the heated couch, surrounded by warmth and comfort, you can begin to let go of the day. A soothing head massage helps you unwind before gentle cleansing, exfoliation and nourishing skincare prepare your skin for some much-needed attention.
As your treatment continues, relaxing massage movements across your neck, décolletage and face help create a feeling of calm and wellbeing. This is more than simply caring for your skin. It's time to slow down, breathe deeply and enjoy being looked after.
A little nourishment for your skin, a little peace for your mind, and a glow that comes from taking time for yourself.
What is the Inner Glow Facial?
The Inner Glow Facial combines a nurturing facial skincare routine with relaxing massage techniques to leave your complexion feeling refreshed, soft and beautifully cared for. Tropic skincare products are used throughout your treatment, chosen to cleanse, exfoliate and nourish your skin. Alongside the skincare, the gentle massage makes this a wonderfully relaxing experience - ideal when you want to give your complexion some attention without missing out on that all-important time to unwind.
What's included in your Inner Glow Facial?
Your experience begins with you settling onto the heated couch beneath a cosy duvet, allowing yourself to get comfortable and leave the outside world behind.
- We begin with a relaxing head massage to help you settle in, quieten your mind and start to unwind.
- Your skin is cleansed and the products are removed with warm, comforting hot towels, leaving your face feeling fresh and clean.
- A gentle exfoliation helps remove surface build-up, followed by more warm towels and a further cleanse to prepare your skin for the nourishing steps that follow.
- A face mask is applied to give your skin some extra care. While it works its magic, you can relax and enjoy a soothing décolletage and neck massage, allowing tension to melt away.
- Facial oil is applied before a soothing face massage to leave your skin feeling pampered and refreshed, while giving you another opportunity to sink into the moment.
- Your treatment finishes with the application of toner, serums and moisturiser, leaving your skin feeling soft, hydrated and beautifully cared for.
How might you feel afterwards?
Imagine leaving with your skin feeling fresh, soft and nourished, your complexion looking radiant and your mind feeling a little quieter. You may feel deeply relaxed, refreshed or simply happier for having taken some time out for yourself. It's that lovely feeling of having done something kind for yourself - not because you had to, but because you deserve it.
Let yourself be wrapped in warmth, enjoy the gentle touch and leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and glowing from within.
Crystal Facial Gua Sha
Release tension, refresh your complexion and rediscover your natural glow
Sometimes, we carry more tension in our faces than we realise. A clenched jaw, a furrowed brow or the tired look that comes from a busy mind can leave us feeling as though we need a little lift - not just to our skin, but to our whole sense of wellbeing.
The Crystal Facial Gua Sha is a wonderfully nurturing treatment that combines the soothing touch of facial massage with the gentle, flowing movements of crystal Gua Sha tools. As the tool glides across your face, the massage encourages relaxation and may help reduce the appearance of puffiness, leaving your complexion looking fresher and more refreshed. It's also an opportunity to release some of the tension you may be holding around your jaw, forehead and face, allowing you to relax into the experience and simply enjoy being cared for. Feel refreshed, look radiant and give yourself permission to let go.
What is a Crystal Facial Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is a traditional technique using a smooth-edged tool to massage the skin. In a facial treatment, a crystal tool is gently glided over the face using specific movements and light pressure. The massage may help temporarily reduce puffiness, encourage fluid movement and create a more defined, sculpted appearance. It can also help ease the feeling of tension around the jaw and facial muscles. The gentle movements across the face, combined with the soothing nature of the treatment, make this a lovely way to care for your skin while taking some precious time out for yourself.
You may enjoy a Crystal Facial Gua Sha if you're looking for:
- A fresher, more radiant-looking complexion
- A temporary reduction in facial puffiness
- A more sculpted appearance around your cheekbones and jawline
- Gentle massage to ease facial and jaw tension
- A little extra attention for the delicate under-eye area
- A soothing facial experience to help you relax and unwind
- Some much-needed time to nurture both your skin and your wellbeing
How might you feel afterwards?
Imagine leaving with your face feeling refreshed, your skin looking radiant and the tension around your jaw and forehead feeling a little softer. You may notice that your complexion looks brighter and less puffy, while the relaxing massage leaves you feeling calmer and more at ease.
It's a lovely reminder that caring for your skin doesn't need to be another thing on your to-do list. It can be a moment to slow down, reconnect with yourself and enjoy the simple pleasure of being looked after.
Zone Face Lift
“naturally lift your face and spirit” - Ziggie Bergman
Imagine leaving your treatment with a fresher, more sculpted-looking face, a quieter mind and a renewed sense of wellbeing. Zone Face Lift is a unique holistic facial experience combining Facial Reflexology, sculpting massage, Gua Sha and crystals to nurture both your skin and your spirit. Much more than simply a facial massage, it's an opportunity to let go of tension, reconnect with yourself and enjoy some precious time to be cared for.
What is Zone Face Lift?
Created by Ziggie Bergman, Zone Face Lift brings together a range of facial techniques designed to refresh, sculpt and revitalise your complexion while encouraging deep relaxation.
Your treatment combines:
- Facial Reflexology to encourage relaxation through gentle stimulation of facial reflex points.
- Sculpting Massage to work with facial muscles and release areas of tension.
- Crystal Gua Sha to massage the skin and help temporarily reduce puffiness.
- A nurturing facial experience to leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and cared for.
More than looking better…
It's about taking time for yourself and feeling good in your own skin.
Zone Face Lift is about so much more than just looking better – it is promoting self-healing, relaxation and improving your well-being. It’s about balancing the mind and body to leave you feeling like the best version of you. One client was delighted that besides the amazing difference she could see and feel on her face, that she also felt happier and her painful arthritis had eased.
Ziggie describes it as “it’s not about looking perfect, it’s about looking like the best version of yourself.” I would go even further and say that it’s not only about looking like the best version of you, it’s also about feeling like the best version of you.
Before and After
Although the focus is on how amazing clients feel after their treatment, sometimes pictures speak louder than words. See more photos here.
fIf you have had facial fillers or botox you must allow at least 3 weeks before receiving a treatment.
Six and 12 week packages are available on request.
“It felt like the last 18 months of tension had lifted from my head, body and mind.”
Indian Head Massage
Let go of tension, quieten your mind and give yourself permission to switch off
Do you ever feel as though you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Perhaps your mind rarely switches off, your shoulders feel tight, or you find yourself caught up in the endless demands of everyday life.
Indian Head Massage offers a chance to pause, take a breath and let some of that tension go. Through a combination of soothing massage techniques, gentle movements and focused attention around the head, neck and shoulders, you can begin to unwind both physically and mentally. As the tension begins to ease, you may find your breathing slowing, your thoughts becoming quieter and your whole body settling into a more peaceful state. For a little while, there is nowhere else you need to be and nothing else you need to do.
What is Indian Head Massage?
Indian Head Massage is a traditional therapeutic massage. It focuses on the upper back, shoulders, neck, arms, head and scalp - areas where we often hold tension and tightness.
Using a combination of massage, gentle pressure and soothing movements, the treatment aims to ease muscular tension, encourage relaxation and promote a sense of overall wellbeing. It can be particularly appealing if you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, working at a computer, or simply find that the stresses of everyday life leave you feeling tense and mentally drained.
You may choose Indian Head Massage if you're looking for:
- Relief from tension in your neck, shoulders and scalp
- A way to unwind when your mind feels busy or overwhelmed
- Time away from the demands and responsibilities of everyday life
- A soothing treatment to help you relax and rest
- A little space to reconnect with yourself and how you're feeling
- A nurturing moment of calm when life feels particularly hectic
How might you feel afterwards?
Imagine walking away feeling as though you've put down a weight you didn't realise you'd been carrying. Your shoulders may feel looser, your head clearer and your body more at ease. You may feel peaceful and deeply relaxed, or refreshed and ready to return to your day with a renewed sense of calm. Every experience is different, but the intention is always to give you the time and space to slow down and focus on your own wellbeing.
You spend so much time looking after everything and everyone else. This is your time to be looked after, to let your shoulders soften, your mind settle and the outside world wait a little longer.
During an Indian Head Massage you remain fully clothed whilst sitting in a chair – but don’t be fooled, this is an extremely relaxing massage.
An Indian Head Massage lasts for 30 minutes so it is always accompanied by another treatment of your choice.
“One treatment that is guaranteed to lift you out of the stresses of daily life and provide you with a real cure for those aching, tense neck and shoulder muscles is the ancient art of Indian Head Massage” - Narendra Mehta
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