"Rumana you made it appear
effortless, but I know you have put a lot of time and effort into
the programme. For the first time my body feels clean inside and I have so
much more energy."
Teresa Saliba.
Spain Retreat
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The Therapies and the Therapists
Feel well taken care of by our team of expert therapists whilst in Spain. All are fully qualified and have many years of experience in their field.
Health Consultation with Rumana Zahn
Your health consultation with Rumana will involve designing
an integrated health programme for you to embark upon after your retreat.
She will take into consideration your current state of health and any specific
symptoms you may be experiencing and your long term goals - what you would
personally like to achieve for your health.
The programme will include a combination of nutritional therapy advice, prescription of suitable supplements, herbal remedies which may be suitable for you, further advice and guidance on detoxification and additional naturopathic techniques to use during the course of your programme.
Should you choose to continue treatment with Rumana these can be carried out face to face within any of her clinics in the UK or via telephone consultations.
Massage with Sonaa Digby
Massage is a safe and wonderful way to relax and let go of stresses and aching muscles. Your body receives the opportunity to heal and refresh. Some of the tensions that cause pain and discomfort from work and posture related strains melt away. The lymphatic system and digestion are gently helped to eliminate toxins and the body can regain strength and mobility after injury.
Sonaa offers sessions using a base of carefully selected organic oils with added individually chosen essential oils. She uses a combination of gentle massage and stretches and is experienced in deep tissue massage. Sometimes deep work helps to unblock old patterns of holding and can help to release the toxins associated with, for example, accidents and sports injuries. The actual site of injury will not be worked on in any depth, it is the surrounding areas that are stimulated into healing and relaxation. Emotional memories can be triggered while receiving massage and if you wish these can be released and allowed to dissolve.
Sonaa has studied ecology and holistic ways of thinking and living. She has worked as a trainer and facilitator in environmental education and has a deep love of nature. This pathway has taken her to the study of holistic health care. She is particularly interested in bodywork and has studied sports massage and aromatherapy in addition to her ITEC training. She is also a Reiki practitioner (Reiki 1 and 11) She has many years experience as a massage therapist and is herself post menopausal and is familiar with the issues that can arise at this time of life for both men and women.
Sonaa has lived and worked in the Alpujarras since 1994 where she shares her life with her partner and her family of animals. She grows vegetables and enjoys life in the open air caring for her home in this beautiful environment. Some of the oil she uses in her sessions are handmade from her garden and the base oil includes organic olive oil from her trees.
Seated Acupressure Massage with Alan Newman
In
seated acupressure massage you are required to wear loose clothing and treatment
is carried out whilst you are seated on a special chair for 40 min duration.
No oils are used. The massage is deeply relaxing and helps loosen tight and
sore muscles, calms the nervous system, helps lower blood pressure, improves
circulation and lymphatic system and disperses toxins. Above all, it relieves
back pain.
Alan has been living with his family on a farm in Las Alpujarras for the last 18 years, working as a massage therapist. He first trained in 1973 and has continued to practice and study various healing arts since, in both Spain and Britain. Alan is a Reiki Master in both traditional and non-traditional Schools and also offers Reiki treatments.
Reiki with Alan Newman
Is a non invasive energy therapy to deeply calm and relax the mind and body. The Reiki therapist works within the individual’s energy field and places hands around the body on energy meridians, acupuncture points and chakras to allow the energy to work with the person’s own system.
Treatment is carried out by Alan Newman – please refer to seated acupressure massage above about Alan.
Reflexology with Benita McDonald
Reflexology
involves massage of the many reflex areas found on the feet. This method
of treatment has been used for thousands of years and is known to have been
practiced by the Chinese and the Egyptians.
Numerous disorders have been successfully treated by this method. These include migraine, sinus, circulatory and back problems. Holistic reflexology is also used successfully in the treatment of stress and tension. People who are experiencing breathing difficulties, sinus problems, digestive disorders, sciatica, back-ache, anxiety, stress, menstrual or menopausal problems have all benefited from a course of treatment.
Benita has been practising and teaching reflexology since 1989 in UK, Ireland, Spain and Canada. She has a particular interest in nutrition and has studied herbalism, homoeopathy and Bach flower remedies.
She has worked with Rumana and Simon in previous Yoga and Detox weeks, and will be available to give reflexology treatments, which are so helpful in the detox process.
Benita will also be offering a three hour workshop on the digestive system, learning to balance and clear the system with hands on reflexology.
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