Welcome to our Holistic Wellness Hub
Holistic
means based on the principle of holism. “The whole is greater than the sum
of its parts”. Holism is an important concept in the sciences and social
sciences, and especially in medicine. Holistic medicine tries to treat the
“whole person” rather than focusing too narrowly on single symptoms.
It emphasizes the connections between the mind and the body, avoids the overuse
of drugs, and has borrowed such practices from Eastern traditions as
acupuncture and yoga.
Holistic health of a person concentrates on the connection of body, mind and spirit functioning at their highest levels to attain complete wellbeing in the environment in which they interact. To achieve holistic wellbeing and feel your best, a person must have a complete approach that meets the needs and wants in each area, that are the most enjoyable and meaningful to you (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual). Most people pay attention to at least one or two areas of their holistic health, for example they would exercise regularly and eat well but this is only one aspect of holistic health and wellbeing (body) and therefore they will need to make changes in their lifestyle to make room for and look after the other areas as well. The results to a person’s wellbeing after creating a balanced state of holistic health to their lifestyle is a healthier, complete, fulfilled and happier self (Schaerer,2015).
We know a team of natural health practitioners who are passionate about supporting people who are looking for alternative ways of relieving stress, anxiety, pain and wanting the personal touch of healing hands that can boost their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Please contact us with wellness/health enquires you have and we can connect you with natural therapy practitioners that may be able to help you.
Shiloh Holistic Wellness Hub
Anne Hurst – Dance & ART Therapist
Anne is an experienced, skilled, clinical counsellor and arts and dance / movement therapist, providing integrative counselling & expressive arts therapy, for children and adults individually and in groups. Anne is an ACC registered sensitive claims therapy provider. Anne holds Master’s level qualifications in expressive arts therapies and specialist training in evidence based therapies for trauma healing, including internal family systems and E.M.D.R. Anne also is a lecturer in dance/movement therapy at University of Auckland and Dance and Arts therapies. NZ. https://dancetherapy.co.nz/about/
Inga von Benzon – Naturopath
Inga von Benzon is a registered Naturopath, Bowtech® Bowen practitioner and registered Bowtech® instructor. She offers consultations and specialises in EAV energy medicine, lifestyle and dietary guidance, and detoxification protocols. Treatment plans are individualised and therefore tailored to every single client. Her protocols are suited to all family members, from the pregnant mum to babies, children of all ages, the stressed executive and the elderly. The Bowen technique balances the nervous system and therefore prepares the body and mind for healing. It addresses the underlying causes of discomfort and health issues. Bowen therapy is safe and effective for acute and chronic presentations.
(more…)Nicky Hartley – Shiatsu Therapist
Shiatsu is a hands-on Japanese Zen Healing Art.
Shiatsu is more than a massage technique!
The character “shi” means finger or toe. The character “atsu” translates as “slowly applied pressure maintained then slowly released” with the implication of the use of bodyweight rather than strength. Together the two characters symbolize a range of techniques used in a therapeutic way, delivered by bodyweight using either fingers, palms, elbows, knees or feet.
Shiatsu achieves unique results because of it’s holistic goals which attempt to treat the whole person rather than a specific medical complaint. Shiatsu is based on the time-honoured Oriental medical understanding that our physiological and psychological structures are supported and affected by meridians. Meridians are channels of living magnetic energy. A shiatsu practitioner can improve the Ki (chi, life-force, energy) flowing through the meridians to improve our general health and well-being.
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