Balance Minds

13/04/2026

Hi everyone,
I have a couple of spaces available this week for anyone looking for treatment with clinical hypnotherapy or reiki for anxiety/stress,weight management,smoking cessation etc or just for relaxation and reset.
I offer one on one calm relaxing sessions for 60 to 90 minutes approximately using hypnotherapy or relaxing reiki therapy catered to individuals needs.
If anyone is interested in any of the treatments I offer please contact me at the balance acupuncture clinic website.

22/01/2026

As a Reiki master and animal Reiki practitioner ,when treating people or animals the energy is intelligent enough to go where it’s needed most ,however as Reiki has spread to the West over time some Reiki practitioners work with balancing the chakras and using crystals and working with Angels or practicing holy fire Reiki etc,this is more Western style where the practitioners use their intuition and experience when working with balancing chakras and not traditional Reiki but both are effective ,there is no one better than the other,it’s down to personal choice and what someone looking for treatment chooses,healing energy is still healing energy whether it’s from a Reiki practitioner,acupuncturist,chi practitioner or faith healer etc.
When working on the chakras animals are often said to have an additional chakra to humans,sometimes called the brachial chakra.This idea is a modern spiritual interpretation developed by intuitive healers and Reiki practitioners and is described as being located near the shoulders/front legs or slightly above the heart chakra.Animals are said to have this extra chakra as they are viewed as heart centred beings,in Reiki philosophy humans are thought to over identify with the mind (upper chakras)where animals are thought to live primarily through instinct,emotional truth,presence and unconditional affection.
This additional chakra is thought to strengthen their heart and body connection,allowing direct emotional communication,supporting loyalty,bonding and intuitive awareness and because of this,animal reiki practitioners often describe animals as being able to sense emotional states,absorbing stress or illness from humans,acting as energetic buffers or guardians.
This extra chakra is thought to help animals process external energy and protect their primary system and disperse emotional/enviromental energy quickly,this would be possibly why animals avoid chaotic spaces or people they sense as distressed.
Animals also tend to be seen as spiritually simpler and energetically efficient,whereas in Reiki thought,humans have complex karmic,emotional and mental layers,animals are believed to have fewer energetic blockages and faster chakra balancing with shorter energetic memory.
This additional chakra is thought to assist in rapid energetic clearing and keeps their system resilient and responsive.
It’s important to note that from a scientific and medical standpoint,chakras are symbolic and not anatomical,there is no biological evidence of animals having extra energy centres,however within Reiki and energy healing traditions chakras are maps of awareness,not physical organs,the extra chakra is a way of describing observed patterns in animal behaviour and sensitivity.In Reiki philosophy,humans are said not to have this extra chakra as they became more conscious/ intellectual and ego based,although some believe children retain a partial access to it and advanced meditators are said to reactivate similar energetic functions through heart based practices.
When giving Reiki to animals i allow the animal to choose where the energy flows and use my intuition to notice any strong responses from around their shoulders and chest and avoid forcing hand positions as animals typically end the session themselves when complete and so sessions tend to be shorter than it would be treating a person but still deeply effective and because animals naturally self regulate and will disengage when complete is one of the reasons Reiki can be such a respectful and calming support for animals alongside veterinary care.
Reiki is always offered as a complementary practice and never a replacement for veterinary care.
I hope this information is of help for anyone considering Reiki treatment for themselves or for anyone else and their beloved animals and can contact the balance clinic Tatenhill near Burton Upon Trent to book a session.

03/12/2025

Discover the power of Clinical Hypnotherapy and how it can help transform your life and mind at the Balance Clinic .
Many people today are struggling with the cost of living,stress,anxiety,low confidence and feeling stuck and this is where Clinical Hypnotherapy can be of help with a gentle,safe and effective way of bringing balance back into people’s lives but unfortunately there is still a misunderstanding and skeptics around what Hypnotherapy actually is and myths.One of the biggest misconceptions is:-
# 1: You lose control in Hypnosis but the truth is You are always in control during a Clinical Hypnosis session as you relax into a focused state similar to daydreaming or meditation where you will hear and remember the treatment taking place in your heightened state of relaxation and can open your eyes,speak or stop at any time,your in control at all times,the Hypnotherapist cannot make anyone do anything against their own will.
#2 People fear Hypnosis is about controlling their mind but the truth is that it requires cooperation from the person receiving the treatment and not control as your subconscious mind won’t except anything that goes against your own values and beliefs it’s there to protect us.
#3 One of the myths is only weak minded people can be hypnotised but the truth is some of the people I’ve treated have been intelligent,creative,open minded and run their own businesses that have benefited from Clinical Hypnosis treatment as it uses their imagination and focus which are qualities that strong minded people tend to excel at.
# 4 Another myth with Hypnosis I’ve heard from people is they think that they won’t wake up but the truth is it’s impossible to be stuck in hypnosis,even if a session ended halfway through,a person would simply open their eyes or drift naturally into a light sleep and wake normally as the brain knows exactly what to do.
# 5 A common misconception is Clinical Hypnosis is the same as stage Hypnosis but they are different in the context that stage Hypnosis is for entertainment purposes and Clinical hypnotherapy is evidence based therapy that has been used by doctors and dentists for pain management and other uses,they are two completely different uses of hypnosis.
#6 Some people believe hypnosis is magic but it’s actually a natural neurological state they enter into everyday without realising,such as when they are watching a movie,meditation or reading a book,Hypnotherapy uses that state intentionally for healing and change to take place.
# 7 I’ve heard skeptics say that Hypnotherapy is just a form of relaxation and they are partly correct as it is part of the process as the changes take place in the subconscious mind where the habits,emotions and beliefs are stored which is why hypnotherapy can be so powerful.
# 8 I’ve been asked by people that are interested in Hypnotherapy treatment if they will be forced to remember things they don’t want to,the truth is the person chooses what to explore in a safe and gentle manner because modern Hypnotherapy doesn’t dig up trauma unless the person wants to and even then it’s done in a controlled therapeutic way with no pressure.
# 9 Another common myth I hear off people is Hypnotherapy only works if you believe in it but that can be said about other things as well,the truth is if a person isn’t willing to be open minded to the process and resists the treatment and be uncooperative, then there not going to experience positive results.
# 10 Some people think Hypnotherapy is going to be a quick fix, which isn’t always the case,some issues like smoking cessation can be done in just one session but other issues can require several sessions depending on the nature of what the person is being treated for in order for the Hypnotherapy to work at its deepest level and to have real long lasting positive changes take place.
I hope by debunking some of the common myths that surround hypnotherapy more people will be educated and look at Clinical Hypnotherapy as a means of helping them heal and transform or improve their lives as it’s a safe,natural and powerful therapeutic tool,if anyone is interested in how Hypnotherapy may be able to help them,then please contact the Balance Clinic to discuss treatment.

24/10/2025

I was recently asked by someone I was treating with Reiki what the difference is between that and chi as they are both forms of energy,which I thought was an interesting question and worth posting to explain the differences to someone who may be interested in Reiki treatments.
So they are correct that they are both forms of energies but they come from different traditions,for example,Chi energy has its roots from Chinese philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine and represents the vital life force that flows through all living things and is linked to practices like Tai Chi and Qigong.
Reiki comes from a Japanese tradition and is done by a Reiki master/practitioner who channels what is seen as universal energy through the hands to promote healing.
So while they do both involve the concept of energy,Reiki is more of a specific healing modality,whereas Chi is a broader,more foundational energy concept in Chinese culture.
For anyone who is interested in receiving Reiki treatment,please contact the Balance Acupuncture Clinic in Tatenhill Burton Upon Trent by Email or Phone available from the website.

29/05/2023

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03/02/2022

Studies show that the majority of new year’s resolutions people make often fail after just 2 weeks. By February, the remaining few struggle to maintain their discipline due to their mindset and lack of support. This is where Hypnotherapy can be a great tool to help make those positive changes for people to accomplish their goals and stay focused, whether it’s to stop smoking,lose weight, or to be calmer and more relaxed in dealing with stress and anxiety. For any further information please visit

The Balance Clinic offers Hypnotherapy and Acupuncture treatments in Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire.Hypnotherapy treatments Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss

25/05/2021

Balance minds Hypnotherapy is now reopened for business.
For those seeking help with anxiety,weight loss,stop smoking or wishes to have a relaxing Reiki treatment etc,then please visit my website at balance-clinic.co.uk for further information and contact details.

The Balance Clinic offers Hypnotherapy and Acupuncture treatments in Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire.Hypnotherapy treatments Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss

15/07/2020

I came across these websites about EFT, and I thought they may be of use to people who are interested in finding out more information and its validity. Having used EFT on patients incorporated with Hypnosis myself, I have had high success rates. I have linked the websites below.

https://healthybutsmart.com/emotional-freedom-technique/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6381429/

https://ct.liveyourtruth.com/tapping-eft-scientific-evidence/

https://www.rflm.co.uk/news/emotional-transformations-through-faster-eft/

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an evidence-based self-help therapeutic method and over 100 studies demonstrate its efficacy. However, information about the physiological effects of EFT is limited. The current study sought to elucidate EFTs mechanisms ...

23/06/2020

The balance clinic will be reopening on the Tuesday 7th July 2020 with the new measures put in place.

11/10/2019

Had some wonderful results treating people with Reiki here at the Balance Clinic Tatenhill over the last several months and found this study done on Reiki stating that it really works posted on the web by the green lotus link for anyone who wants to find out more info or would like to have a Reiki treatment then please contact the balance clinic to make an appointment and cost of sessions.

22/02/2019

Kind words from a happy lady benefitting from the power of smoking cessation hypnotherapy, feeling calm and relaxed.

'After suffering severe anxiety, I visited Drew for some help. After three sessions, I was calm, relaxed and back to my normal self. Drew's knowledge and understanding is second to none and I cannot thank Drew enough for his help. Drew is a complete professional who's honest and open approach is reassuring. This has been so successful for me that I decided to have treatment to stop smoking as well and after only one session am proud to say I am a non smoker, and am confident I will remain so. I would never hesitate to contact Drew again if I ever required any help in the future but feel I do have the information and tools to deal with any future issues by myself'

22/02/2019

Are you serious about stopping smoking and making a positive and lasting change for the better? If you really want to commit to stop smoking, Balance Minds is currently offering a free initial Smoking Cessation consultation where we will discuss your suitability for hypnotherapy. Should you then decide to proceed, I offer a £20 discount* for treatment. Contact me in the first instance for a no obligation discussion, where I will give you further information about the process. (*Offer until 31st March 2019).