Therapies and Other Services
One-to-one sessions,
either looking at issues around birth, or couple/family issues with
Dominique Sakoilsky. £40 an hour at The Cairns Clinic, 26 Cairns Rd, Bristol,
BS6. Book by phone on 0117 968 6030.
Couple Therapy.
Dominique Sakoilsky is an experienced Couple Therapist, who has worked at
Relate as a Counsellor and Family Counsellor since 1999. She takes an
integrative approach, and is experienced in working with a large
variety of issues, from different parenting styles, to conflict
resolution, communication, the sexual relationship, family issues, and
generally clearing the ‘baggage’ that can prevent us from seeing
clearly and making the relationship work in an understanding,
nurturing, loving and freeing way. £42-£48 per session, also at the
Cairns Clinic (see above). Book by phone on 0117 968 6030.
Craniosacral Therapy. With Dominique Sakoilsky. Craniosacral Therapy is a hands-on therapy which assists the bodys natural capacity for self-repair. The treatment involves lying on a coach with your clothes on. The therapist makes a light contact and listens to what is going on in the body and identifies and helps to relieve pain and tension held there. You may feel a deep sense of relaxation, and be aware of heat, tingling, pulsations and emotions. Craniosacral Therapy has its roots in an osteopathic discovery that the body expresses a rhythmic movement through tidal expressions at all times. Tuning into the tidal body is very respectful and gentle yet can have profound results. It is at the core of the body that the cerebrospinal fluid bathes and cushions the spinal cord and brain, in a tide-like ebb and flow. In response to physical knocks or emotional stress, the bodys tissues contract. Sometimes, particularly when the shock is severe or accompanied by strong emotions, the tissues remain contracted. Any trauma, physical or emotional, can restrict the bodys functioning and can give rise to physical problems (such as back pain, migraine or digestive disorders) or emotional (such as anxiety or depression). Restrictions in the bodys functioning show up in the way the craniosacral motion is expressed. The therapist may pick up this restriction, and this deep listening and acknowledging of what is being held, enables the pattern to amplify and then release. This frees the energy which the body was previously using to hold itself in contraction. This can bring greater ease both physically and emotionally as the body integrates experience and finds a greater sense of space. For more info, visit www.craniosacraltherapy.co.uk. Book by phone on 0117 968 6030.
Holistic Therapies for Pregnancy and Postnatal with Rhiannon Norman. Based in South Wales, Rhiannon Norman offers Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Massage and Hypnotherapy for pre-conception, expecting and new mums to promote relaxation and ease a wide range of common symptons and complaints from morning sickness and fatigue to hormone balancing and stress relief. Rhiannon also offer baby massage classes for mums and dads with their babies. For more information and bookings, contact Rhiannon 01495 790 008 or 07841 290 279 or aspentherapies@aol.com
Reflexology with Sarah Lambert. Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies used by women during pregnancy – it is safe and very effective for improving general wellbeing and vitality. Reflexology induces a state of deep relaxation so that the body can adjust to the major changes that take place as the baby develops. It can help ease or prevent many of the conditions commonly associated with pregnancy and Sarah has found it very effective in helping to induce an overdue baby. It is also beneficial after birth, helping with fatigue, hormone rebalancing and lactation so supporting the new mum as she settles into parenthood. Sarah trained as a reflexologist after experiencing the benefits of the treatment throughout her own pregnancy 17 years ago and now specialises in pregnancy and fertility issues. For appointments with Sarah at the Healing Rooms, 162 Gloucester Road, BS7 tel: 0117 9390 724 or at the Urban Fringe Dispensary, 58 Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AZ tel: 0117 927 6527, web: www.urbanfringe.co.uk
Baby and Toddler Reflexology Classes. Sarah Lambert runs classes to teach parents/carers techniques they can successfully and confidently with their baby to help with teething, sleep, colic, constipation, colds and many other common problems. The classes are small, intimate and fun and have proved to be beneficial for many babies. For more info, visit www.this-little-piggy.co.uk