News & Views on Complementary & Alternative Therapies in Berkshire

Getting off the thought bus

Mindfulness teacher Caroline Quinton Smith explains how to calm the chattering mind using the analogy of thought buses.

Need help feeling a bit more human?

We are surrounded by negative news, death tolls, isolation, illness and so much more at the moment. Maybe you were hoping that as lock-down eased you’d feel better and are wondering why that hasn’t happened yet? Here’s our top tips..

Moving out of isolation

During lockdown many of us have experienced isolation in some way. Some of us more profoundly than others. The extraordinary circumstances we’ve found ourselves in for so many months have highlighted just how much even small daily connections with people matter and make a difference to our wellbeing. Virtual connections during this time have been […]

Distance Healing

With the relaxation of most of the rules relating to complementary therapies (at the moment there remain restrictions about treatments on the face) many people may be considering visiting their therapist to catch up on missed treatments. Receiving a hands-on treatment is likely, however, to be a very different experience post-lockdown. The treatment session may […]

Virtual acupuncture

Over the lockdown my practice has adapted to support patients virtually. Although I’m now able to see patients face to face, some people still prefer to book a virtual session. Find out what this involves..

The benefits of forest therapy

Forest therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic practice that connects people to natural environments through gentle sensory based guided mindfulness exercises. It’s not the same as taking the dog out or identifying species, it’s about connecting to nature and moving into feeling compassion for the natural world. I facilitate a series of group and individual meditation […]

Surviving lockdown

Lockdown has been tough for everyone in some way and some people have struggled more than others. As it’s starting to ease we still can’t connect physically with many of our family and friends. After 12 weeks, many of us are feeling the strain. We asked some of our wonderful therapists what their tips are […]

Support your wellbeing

As the world has been plunged into lockdown and social distancing rules, it is good to know there are still beautiful ways we can support our wellbeing. During times of intense challenges such as we have been experiencing the last few months, is when we are likely to grow the most but it is also […]

Creating a positive mindset

M.I.N.D.S.E.T. Tips for creating a positive mindset during lockdown. M – Focus on things that are meaningful and important to you By doing things that mean a lot to you then you are aligning with your purpose and what matters most to you. These are the things that will keep you motivated and happier during […]

Mindfulness in a pandemic

Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on to when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t). I’m sharing this poem which has touched my heart recently and […]

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