Seven Jewels Therapies

18/09/2023

This recent study of frontline healthcare workers in the UK demonstrated that it’s possible to carry out scientific, high quality research in this area. This research paves the way for future studies, which are what the scientific community are calling for before they will accept that Reiki is a valid therapy. So lots of cause for celebration but still a long way to go!

I’m proud to be a practitioner involved with Reiki Medic-Care, a not-for-profit which has not only conducted this research, but delivered hundreds of Reiki sessions to stressed out nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals.

You can help by telling people about how Reiki has benefitted you!

The Center for Reiki Research and Reiki Medic-Care's distant Reiki study with healthcare workers in the UK has now been published!
Access the full article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27536130231187368
Feel free to share with your friends and colleagues!

08/07/2023

There are two community events tomorrow - Goff’s Park Family Picnic and the Horsham Rotary Club Centenary Funday! The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre will be at both, and I will be at the Horsham stall, raising awareness of our charity. Hope you can come and say hello!

Sheri our Horsham Centre Manager will be at Horsham Park tomorrow, celebrating 100 anniversary of the Rotary Club of Horsham, and raising awareness about the Olive Tree!

Adrienne one of our wonderful therapist will be there offering mini treatments, and to answer any questions that you may have. 💆‍♀️

Rumour also has it that Charlotte, our Communications Administrator, will be utilising their artistic skills, and offering glitter tattoos too! ✨

FREE entry and fun for all of the family 12 - 5pm 💚

See you there!

07/07/2023

Would you like to walk around the lovely Tilgate park but don’t want to go alone? Join this Crawley Health Walk next Monday! Other locations and times are available - check out the Crawley Wellbeing website

Fancy an evening Stroll?

Our next walk is on Monday 10 July 2023. (6.00pm to 6.45pm)

Meeting at Tilgate Golf Centre Overflow Car Park, Titmus Drive, Tilgate RH10 5EU

For more information about the Crawley Health walk programme please see: https://crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/topics/being-active/health-walks

30/06/2023

Busy day ahead? Don’t forget to take regular breaks. Just a few moments away from your screen to get some fresh air, some water, have a chat can help you to have a mini reset!

Now that I’m working full time again, I’ve noticed that I’m not very mindful about my own wellbeing during the working day, so I’m consciously trying to build in a few more short breaks.

What do you like to do or need to do during your breaks?

27/06/2023

Is this in your diary? Come along and see me at the Olive Tree Cancer Support stall and try a mini treatment from our reflexologist Adrienne! 💜

Come and join us for the Horsham Rotary Centenary fun day at Horsham Park, on Sunday the 9th of July.

A fun day, for all of the family.

The Olive Tree will be there, sharing information about the support we provide to anyone affected by cancer in our local community, plus there will be an opportunity to experience a mini treatment.

Come and say hello 💚

21/06/2023

It's Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere, the longest day, the shortest night and the start of astronomical summer.

It's a time to celebrate the yang, masculine energy of the Sun, to be active, get things done and make the most of life!

If your energy levels are low, try to spend some time outside, laying down with your solar plexus exposed to the sun for a few minutes. Consciously focus your energy there and affirm "I am confident, I am in my personal power, I radiate vitality" 🌞

20/06/2023

Now is the perfect time to try my handmade soy scented candles as the Summer Sale is now on - 25% off summer scents! Grab one of these beauties for £9 reduced from £12 plus postage. All candles are boxed in recyclable packaging, ready for gifting.

Fiona - Lime
Sophie - Coconut
Evie - Grapefruit
Cheryl - Black Cherry
Reiki - Tonka bean & myrrh

Visit the store at www.sevenjewelstherapies.co.uk

19/06/2023

I'm taking bookings for evenings (after 7.30) and weekends (Saturday 10 - 13.00 and Sun 11 - 5)

11/06/2023

If you’d like to lose weight and need some tailored support, consider the Weight Off Workshop programme offered by Crawley Wellbeing

New WOW courses are starting soon.

Our 12 week face-to-face groups aim to support people towards a sustainable lifestyle change by motivating you to make positive food choices, increasing activity and considering practical ways to create and sustain healthy eating habits.

To be legible for the programme, you must be:
>Over 16
>Live and/or work in Crawley
>Have a BMI over 25+

For more information about our next courses contact us today!
https://crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/contact-us

02/06/2023

Healthwatch West Sussex are the independent voice of NHS users in our county. They feed back to the NHS the comments and experiences of patients so that services can be improved. Have your say at their drop in at Crawley Library on Monday 5 June.

We’ll be at Crawley Library on Monday 5th June from 10:30 to 12:30. Come have a chat with our friendly team about your experiences of health and social care services in .

01/06/2023

Have you noticed a change in your strength and balance?

Do you feel less steady on your feet when you’re out and about?

Would you like to feel fitter, regain confidence and don’t know where to start?

Crawley Wellbeing might have a course for you!

Our 12-week programme aims to build strength, challenge balance, and improve posture.

For enquiries or to register your interest in upcoming courses, please get in touch!

30/05/2023

I’ve recently taken on a new role as Centre Manager at the Horsham branch of the Olive Tree Cancer Support Group! We are a small independent charity operating in Crawley and Horsham to provide information and support services to people affected by cancer, whether patients or loved ones. We are reliant on goodwill of volunteers and on charitable donations to keep our services available to those who need it most. Some of the things we offer are:
💚Access and signposting to relevant information about cancer and its financial, emotional and physical impact. 💚Counselling 💚Complementary therapy (yoga, massage, reflexology, hypnotherapy, cranio-sacral therapy, Bowen, Reiki) 💚Social support groups (drop ins, Knit & Natter)
💚Group talks and workshops. All this is provided by voluntary donation - our therapists and counsellors are all volunteers! If you have any ideas for how we can raise awareness of our services in the community, then please get in touch!
P.S I am still taking private bookings for Reiki in the evenings and weekends 💜

27/05/2023

I’ve recently started a new role as Centre Manager at the Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre in Horsham. The Olive Tree is a small independent local charity that supports people affected by cancer and their loved ones through information, social support, counselling and complementary therapies to promote relaxation. All of our services are offered on a donation basis and we are reliant on counselling and complementary health professionals to volunteer their time. Please do get in touch/share if you have or someone you know has the qualifications, skills and experience to support cancer patients and their families and friends. Thank you 💚

💚 OPPORTUNITY 💚

We are looking for volunteer complementary therapists to join our friendly team at both of our Centres, in Horsham & Crawley.

Candidates would need to have a recognised qualification, ideally be a member of a governing body, such as the FHT, or CNCH. They would need to be willing and able to commit to dedicating 2-3 hrs per week or fortnight, to add to our existing services.

We would never expect any of our volunteers to be out of pocket, so expenses such as car parking and traveling costs would be reimbursed.

We are specifically looking for, massage therapists, including oncology massage, reflexologists, acupuncturists, and Indian head massage and Reiki practitioners.

Here is what one of our current volunteers has to say about their experience:

‘Volunteering with the Olive Tree is incredibly rewarding, and I would absolutely encourage any therapists to be involved.’
Jessica Hurley - Natural Face Lift Therapist

To apply, or for further information, please contact:

Crawley Enquiries
Email: terrie@olivetreecancersupport.org.uk
Phone: 01293 534465

Horsham Enquiries
Email: sheri@olivetreecancersupport
Phone 01403 627424

www.olivetreecancersupport.org.uk

23/05/2023

Have your say on health and care in Sussex by completing this short survey about your experiences and priorities. Help the NHS to respond to the needs of local people by sharing your thoughts.

Understanding your experiences of NHS health and care in Sussex.

The survey comes as health and care partners are developing a five-year plan that will set out how they will make improvements to local services and the health of local people now and for the future.

Survey ends Tuesday 31 May 2023

📋 Share your experiences: https://bit.ly/42GIaGD

22/05/2023

👉What is Bowen?

Developed by Australian masseur Thomas Ambrose Bowen (1916 – 82), the Bowen technique is a hands-on therapy that gently manipulates muscles and connective tissues (fascia) in order for the body to reset itself and restore alignment, particularly to the spine. A relatively new therapy, Bowen was introduced to the UK in the 1990s.

👉What happens in a session?

During a treatment the therapist will hold and then stretch the muscles/fascia, using small, precise movements, which is believed to result in signals passing between the brain and muscle to restore balance. The therapist will leave the room between moves to allow the healing process to take effect.

👉Who is it for?

Bowen is intended for use alongside medical diagnosis and treatment and may be suitable for people experiencing a diverse range of conditions, including in palliative care, because of its gentle nature. It is used in efforts to reduce pain, increase mobility and improve posture.

👉Find a qualified practitioner on an Accredited Register at cnhc.org.uk

17/05/2023

The theme of this year’s is anxiety. ’s free resources will help you understand more about anxiety and the things you can do to help. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

16/05/2023

Each year the Alzheimer's Society runs Dementia Action Week with the aim to increase awareness of dementia, which is a set of symptoms of nerve cell damage in the brain affecting memory, language, behaviour and problem solving. 900,000 people in the UK are affected and although dementia is typically associated with the over 65s, there are 42,000 under-65s with early-onset dementia. This year the focus is on improving diagnosis experiences, after research showed that there are barriers to getting a timely diagnosis, because of factors such as misunderstanding the nature of memory loss and when to visit the GP, and referral times to specialists being delayed.

Because forgetfulness, getting easily distracted and a reduced ability to multitask are associated with normal ageing, sometimes symptoms of dementia may be dismissed by sufferers and their families. Symptoms of dementia are different to those of normal ageing and there is a useful table you can use to compare possible signs of dementia with normal ageing signs at www.alzheimers.org.uk

Risk factors that are associated with dementia include age - not much we can do about that - but also smoking, drinking alcohol, physical inactivity and an unhealthy diet, so making some lifestyle changes may help to ward off the disease.

From day one of dementia, we'll be right here with you. For support and advice. For pushing for change, and for life-changing treatments and care.