Angela is a Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist who treats people of all ages and conditions. Interest areas include chronic injuries and mothers & babies. Angela also has a keen interest in sports injuries, being involved in distance running herself. She has a medical and holistic background with supporting qualifications. Angela is dedicating to improving health through working with the inner health of the client.
Welcome to Inner Health
Inner Health is located at two clinics.
The Heal Clinic- 143 Queen Street, Pukekohe. Ph: 09 2391856
Clear Touch Clinic- 38 Ingram Street, Papakura. Ph 09 2927005
What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy?
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy:
· is non-manipulative
· is a gentle therapy
· is client-led
· is a hands-on therapy
· is suitable for all ages including newborns, the elderly and people with delicate, degenerative or painful conditions
· uses fluid movement within the body
· allows a wide variety of conditions to respond favourably.
· offers a powerful way to connect with the body’s natural wisdom.
· allows the individual’s system to set the pace at which work progresses and the order in which change occurs.
· can bring about a reorganisation on many levels.
· can also uplift those suffering from stress and anxiety.
The Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists (PACT) recommends that you choose a Registered Craniosacral Therapist (RCST). This ensures they are fully qualified, meet the professional standards and follow the Code of Ethics.
People who have had Biodynamic CST treatments often make the following comments about how they feel after sessions-
The original health problem or injury has improved
There are improvements in other health issues
More energy; feeling recharged and vitalised
Sleeping better
Better overall health
Feeling more relaxed and calm
A stronger sense of self
Improved body awareness
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy allows a connection to the foundational ordering forces within the body. This leads to a deep reordering of the client’s whole system that can result not only in a change of their condition, but also a change to the body’s constitutional health. Often after a series of treatments, clients can experience a resolution of the issue they came with and the added bonus of having more energy and resilience in their body. Clients may also discover with new ways of relating to themselves and others, a clarity about the direction in their life and a movement away from old patterns. Many people report feeling less stressed, calmer and more relaxed as a result of treatment.
Trauma in the form of either long term (Chronic) illnesses as well as recent (Acute) illnesses are often seen in the Craniosacral Therapy clinic. Many conditions from backache and migranes to digestive and sleeping disorders respond favourably with craniosacral therapy.
Business people often find great benefit in the stress release they get from sessions.
Cancer patients report that sessions help them through their other treatments, give them the strength to carry on and to accept what is happening to them. It also can help with overcoming exhaustion and increase the tolleration of pain and discomfort.
Sports injuries respond well to this therapy, and people often gain better body awareness and alignment which can help reduce the chances of repeat or further injury.
The elderly often enjoy the relaxation aspects as well as relief from some of their ailments.
Craniosacral Therapy is very well known for helping with the changes of pregnancy and for labour preparation by helping to relax the mother. This allows her body to soften so the baby can take up an optimal position for birth. Craniosacral Therapy can be used sfely at any stage of pregnancy to help with morning sickness, stress releif, anxiety and joint discomfort to name a few of the more common conditions. Cranioscral Therapy is great as a means to support a woman’s body recover after birth.
Craniosacral Therapy has great results with babies who show a variety of concerns such as settling, sleeping, feeding, and digestive upsets (like reflux and colic) to ear infections and imbalances due to difficult births. Children are often seen as a means to support their bodies after vaccinations.
Many children are treated with Craniosacral Therapy to deal with a whole host of childhood conditions along with specific issues such as autism and learning disabilities. Families are often treated together for added benefits.
Angela's Background:
Craniosacral Therapy became of interest to Angela after the birth of her fourth child. She qualified as a Craniosacral Therapist, became registered and has had her own practice since 2002.
Angela is currently an assistant tutor with the Body Intelligence Craniosacral Foundation Training (U.K) being run by Ged Sumner in Auckland. Angela also teaches the Post Grad Cranial Mothers, Babies & Families courses in both Auckland and Canada.
Angela is has served on the executive committee of the Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists (PACT) for a number of years and is the current Chairperson.
Angela has a NZ certificate in Medical Science and specialized in Biochemistry and Immunology. She was involved in Adult Education and this is an area that still holds her interest.
After starting her own family, Angela studied a Certificate in Complementary Therapies. She trained as a Childbirth Educator and contracted to Parents’ Centre, teaching Antenatal and Baby classes.
Other interests include volunteer work for South Auckland Hospice as part of their Bereavement team, her family, their farm (including horses and motorbikes), distance running, yoga and gym
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
RCST- Registered Biodynamic CST (PACT)
Diploma Craniosacral Therapy (U.K)
Advanced Diploma Craniosacral Therapy (U.K)
Advanced Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (U.K)
Certificate in Childbirth Education
NZCSc Medical
Biochemistry Laboratory Certificate
Immunology A & O Levels
Certificate in Adult teaching.
Certificate in Complementary Therapies
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