"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.

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.

Aromatherapy Massage with Brenda Blades

Aromatic substances extracted from trees and plants have been used throughout ancient civilizations for their healing properties. Massage is suitable for a wide range of specific/general complaints.

Aromatherapy massage aims to release, relax and tone muscle and skin tissue, stimulate blood circulation and lymph flow, relieve muscular spasms and aching joints, restores and regulates bodily functions aiding to balance and harmonise the systems. It also helps to release blocked energy which is the cause of dis-ease.

A unique blend of essential oils are mixed for each individual's needs; not only will you leave feeling and smelling wonderful, the properties of the essential oils continue to work while being absorbed by the skin. This type of massage is harmonious, restorative, revitalising and deeply relaxing and leaving you with a positive sense of wellbeing.

Brenda is a highly qualified holistic practitioner. A psychiatric nurse for over 20 years she opted out of the medical profession to move to Spain in 1995 to teach yoga and practice alternative/complementary therapies. She is fully trained and certified in the following: Iyengar Yoga Teaching, Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Advanced Crystal Healing and Reiki I and II.

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.

 

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.