Frequently Asked Questions
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST TREATMENT?
Depends which treatment you are having. Generally, keeping yourself hydrated with enough water is essential before and after your sessions. Preferrably, not to have a large meal before treatment. Try and avoid late nights before your session.
If having a Raindrop Technique, there is a preparation form and what to expect, sent to you for reading before your visit when possible.
If its your first time ever for any of these modalities, keep an open mind. Everyone is different, so different outcomes. But every session I do, is done for the client's highest good.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST SESSION?
Depends on what you are having done, but overall, any bodywork treatment, you would have to expect some form of detoxing, whether physically or emotionally. Keeping hydrated is important because bodywork stimulates the natural energy flow, and if you are stuck anywhere, there will be more energy flowing than the body may be used to, so plenty of water consumed helps flush out toxins.
Mostly its very relaxing. Some people notice light shifts in their body and some others, more powerful. Some don't notice much change at all, but a more relaxed state. Everyone is different, and treated individually.
First sessions are longer because of the important Client History to collect. Taking in various personal details to produce a session or sessions for you, tailored just for you and your best outcome.
DOES THIS HELP WITH TERMINAL OR CHRONIC ILLNESS?
These modalities cater for everyone, no matter what health state you are experiencing. Healing Touch, for instance, is used in any setting, from homes to hospitals, clinics and aged care. It works in harmony with and is complemantary to mainstream health care. But it is always reccommended that you check in with your health professional first before embarking in any other therapy.
Overall, in a healthy state or experiencing illness, to have your body and mind in a more balanced state will certainly boost your feelings of wellness.
HOW MUCH DO YOUR SERVICES COST?
Services are listed on this website and also on my facebook page. Depending on which service is chosen, and whether you are on a pension or not, whether you would like to go on a package of 3-5 or more consecutive sessions, all this would be worked out at initial consultation. The prices shown, you add $10 on for first initial visit.
I quote different prices at times for different circumstances, so take pricing quoted online as a guide. Quite often it can be reduced. I want everyone to have that opportunity to address their health and wellness, not to just come when they can afford it! :)
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VITAFLEX TECHNIQUE AND REFLEXOLOGY?
Reflexology is the western version of the Tibetian Vitaflex, which is the older, ancient version. Vitaflex is Vitality of the Reflexes. It maps the body just as reflexology does but Vitaflex is a more gentler application. No real pressure needs to be applied. Resulting with the same benefits as reflexology.
DO I NEED TO REMOVE ANY CLOTHING?
Not for the Healing Touch Techniques, just footwear. But you would for the Raindrop Technique, as it is required to be able to work on the feet and the back. Otherwise, light comfortable clothing, loose fitting preferrably so theres no restrictions.
It is all about your comfort during the session.
WHAT IS A RAINDROP TECHNIQUE?
Raindrop Technique was give its name because of the process of applying the essential oils, which is dropping from the height of 15cm onto the back and along the spine.
The makeup of the Raindrop comes from ancient wisdom of the Tibetians ( Vitaflex ), Egyptians (Silence) and American Lakota Indians (Feathering Technique). The session begins with a proprietry blend which helps alignment, from the soles of the feet. Then 7 essential oils are applied using Vitaflex, along the 'spine' of each foot, which helps warm up the spine before working on the back. When completed, you will roll over for the back work. Various techniques are used for each oil after lightly 'feathering' them in. There will be 9 essential oils, in total. Vitaflex used, helps to detoxify the body.
A very gentle, relaxing experience with powerful lasting benefits.
WHAT IS A HOT RAINDROP/ HOT VITAFLEX?
The Hot Raindrop is a normal one hour session for the Raindrop Technique with and extra half hour of Hot Stone Therapy after, on the back, neck, arms and feet. Quite often, I allow the client to sit up and rest for a few minutes, having a few mouthfalls of water inbetween before starting the Hot Stone.
The Hot Vitaflex is a session beginning with the special oil blend for alignment, on soles of feet. Then, Vitaflex worked from the knee down, around the feet, with massage oil and some individually chosen essential oils. Then followed by a half hour Hot Stone Therapy on the back, neck, arms and feet. An option for this one is, starting with applying 7 oils (Vitaflex) on the spine of the feet first, same as the beginning of the Raindrop, instead.
There is many extra benefits to receiving Hot Stone Therapy but overall it pushes the essential oils in to a deeper level.