FELDENKRAIS
" Dear Barbara, As a person who seems to be 'allergic' to any form of exercise, I was a little sceptical when I joined your class. I was amazed at the results both physically and mentally. The bonus had to be the sense of well being from what seemed like very little effort on my part. Thank you Feldenkrais, I am now a true disciple, and thank you Barbara for not only being a good teacher, but for your gentleness, needed to complete the experience. Kind Regards, Jackie Castle" (Hairdresser)
"In my 40's I was told that my aching feet and back were with me for life. I lived with that belief until my early 60's. Now I know it's never too late. From subtle, gentle movements great things happen - knees become more flexible, feet come to life and hips feel stronger. Feldenkrais offers new hop for my years to come" Blossie (Weaver)
"I first turned to Feldenkrais as an ME sufferer in my early 50's seeking ways of keeping flexible when I couldn't do much physical activity. It has helped me enormously in being aware of how I use my body, learning to do things with minimum effort - thus being enabled to do more. Barbara is a very dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of Feldenkrais and I very much enjoyed her classes." Marjorie Stainwright (Retired Civil Servant)
When I began Functions Integration lessons with Barbara, she asked that during the coming week I pay attention to the times I was pain free. I replied that I was never pain free and this was true. Since a lifting accident whilst nursing and two subsequent car accidents, I had pain in some part of my body all the time. A few lessons and about 6 months later, I am almost pain free, and when I am not I pay attnention to the way of being Barbara has taught me - and I become pain free! If I have allowed myself to wander too far from the path for self help, then its wonderful to be able to visit Barbara and know for certain that I will find relief from whatever is plaguing my body. The autonomy and confidence after 20 years of failed treatments with just about every other method, is freedom indeed. Its not hard to tell you what Barbara and Feldenkrais have done for me - but its impossible to tell you in just a few words! The method itself is wonderful,and this made all the more powerful by a lovely, warm, gentle practitioner, with a wicked sense of humour. Chrissie Hogan (former Nurse)
"As a horse lover I was keen to improve my body awareness and riding posture. I have found Aromatherapy and Feldenkrais session with Barbara helpful, informative and creative, and after a bad fall were very beneficial." Diane (Writer and Rider)
"I found Barbara by accident, when she was deputising for another teacher who was taking time off. I found her classes interesting and more importantly, enjoyable, and then chose to travel a greater distance to continue learning with her. Barbara is creative and can adapt a lesson in progress to better serve the needs of some or all those doing it. Having worked in 'hands-on' profession for some years, I am quite particular about what I recieve by way of treatment (or education as the F'kraisers prefer to call it) and from whom. My partner and I both benefited from a most enjoyable series of individual lessons with Barbara which were probably a major factor in us both deciding to train in the method ourselves. Sussex loss is Dorset's gain, but you can come back anytime Barbara!" Ian McMillan (Designer, former Osteopath and Acupuncturist)
"As a Pilates Instructor and ex-ballerina, I was not - unlike my partner - altogether convinced about either principles or practicality of Feldenkrais. Barbara changed all that. Wonderful - if a bit torquoise!" Ruth Prior (Pilates Instructor)
"Curiosity led me to my first 'Awareness through Movement' class! Through Barbara's skilled knowledge and nuturing manner, I experienced these seemingly simple and gentle movements which belie the profound changes which can be made. Both body and mind felt wonderfully relaxed and easy following a class. It was also great to know I was learning how to move in sympathy with my body's needs for long term benefit." Liz Talbot (Reflexologist)
AROMATHERAPY
(Previous 21 years Bodywork Practice)
"An Aromatherapy session with Barbara is something to treasure and look forward to. Working hard takes its toll physically, mentally and emotioanlly, so the session time is well spent as it restores me." Sue (Head Teacher)
"Barbara has a calm, gentle manner which makes relaxation very easy. I find her massage technique very soothing, yet effective and helpful in the management of my problem back" Teri (Artist and Illustrator)
"Having a stressful job I have welcomed the Holistic as well as specific benefits of Barbara's sensitive approach. I have found it has helped me stay healthy and fight off infections when all my colleagues were off ill. I particularly welcome her ability to adjust treatments to fit my specific need on the day whether in terms of energy levels or more localized problems. We have also solved my problems with confined spaces which has resulted in my becoming a frequent world traveller - happily flying with my oils and remedies." Julie (Social Worker)
"Barbara really listens to what is troubling me and finds the exact oils to suit my particular mood, so that when I leave I feel relaxed and the tensions of life have drifted away. having a disability and frequently in pain Aromatherapy can often alleviate the cause of the problem, and I find Barbara a most caring and dedicated therapist" Ann (Retired)
"A whole hour of time just concentrating on me and my needs is wonderful in itself, but my regular sessions with Barbara provide an oasis of time during which I can relax and gather inner strength to carry on a very hectic and femanding life" Sue (NHS nurse and mother)
"My Aromatherapy sessions give me a place to relax and find myself again, and after a recent operation played a valuable part in my recovery. Barbara has also taught me so much about alternatives for living and health. I am a new person" Karen (Fund raiser)
My hour of heaven every month is with Barbara using her Aromatherapy Skills. Her calming presence and knowledge of her craft berings immediate soothing beneift - all cares, aches, pains forgotten". Jane (Admin Assistant)
