Massage for children has been much underrated in Western society although it was traditionally a skill that was passed down through the generations. It can help calm an agitated child, it can see dramatic behavioural improvements for children who have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or who have undergone some kind of trauma or abuse. It … Continued
Health is a term that can have so many meanings depending on the situation. Some people and some medical systems see health as a black and white concept. You are healthy unless you have a disease. Many people even go to a doctor with some conditions that the doctor can’t categorize as a disease and … Continued
In my last article I discussed the nature of chi, as being the life force or animating principal within the body, and its connection with the emotions and mental parts and physical parts of the person. In this article I would like to elaborate upon the more physical aspects of the person as seen by … Continued
There are many different approaches, styles and philosophies behind the practice of massage therapy. In some places, and by some people, massage is considered a branch of what is termed the healing arts, while other people in some places consider that massage that can be regulated and standardized according to scientific methods and then this is the only legitimate forms of massage. Where does Raynor massage fit into this debate?Raynor massage is based on movement of the chi or prana in the body. We believe that science does not understand and is only beginning to even explore, the nature of the chi or the life force and that is why the description of the life force in ancient oriental massage techniques is more of a poetic nature. The fact that science can’t explain or understand chi or life force, however, does not mean that this doesn’t not exist. It merely shows the limitations of science. For more information about this please see my article What is Chi.
The understanding of the term chi is very central to understanding many forms of massage including Raynor massage. Chi literally means life force. It can be also spelt Qi and in different cultures can be called prana or sen or spirit. Chi is the underlying energy beneath the physical body. It is the difference between … Continued
Throughout the world there are very different models of health care. From primarily private healthcare in the US to the State provision of primary and secondary health care in much of Western Europe to the socialised medical systems in places such as Canada and Australia. Many of the latter group are very happy with the … Continued
I went into this course without any massage background and it was a great experience. My trainer John Ryan and wife Kathie …
I just got certified in your Perth course and it was so packed full of new information that broadened my mind and even heightened my spirits …
The Ayurvedic Cookbook by Amadea Morningstar This is one of the best Ayurvedic cookbooks on the market. First published almost 20 years ago it has been one of my favourite books on Ayurveda due to the wholesome recipes and the basic explanations on Ayurvedic nutrition. The Ayurvedic Cookbook provides information that allows you to diagnose … Continued
The Flower Essence Repertory The Flower Essence Repertory, ( http://www.flowersociety.org/publications.htm )published by the Californian Flower Essence society, and written by Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz, is the most informative book on Flower Essences that I have come across in the last 20 years. The Flower Essences Society (http://www.flowersociety.org/ ) has a grounded and practical way … Continued
I am pleased to report that we have just completed our first ‘bespoke’ course, designed to meet the religious and / or cultural needs of a group of students. This was a small course for just two wonderful Hasidic Orthodox Jewish ladies. I ran the course Sunday – Thursday so that we were not working … Continued
Hi and welcome to our brand new Naturopathic blog. We are very excited to start this blog that will cover a wide array of topics from massage to herbal medicine to organic farming to the appreciation of natural cycles and the myriad of life forms existing on our beautiful planet and how to live in harmony … Continued
Flower essences are an amazing form of medicine developed by Dr Edward Bach in the 1920’s. Dr Bach was a homeopath and bacteriologist who, after many years of treating people and seeing many forms of sickness, came to believe that all diseases must come from people’s mind, emotions and spirit and that if these weren’t … Continued
This year I trained in Hawaii with Brandon Raynor to Advanced Level. The Raynor technique is extremely effective when working within the massage industry, and has benefited my education and understanding of how the whole body can be released and healed. I now have a wider client base, and my income has increased along with my own confidence.
