Rosemary Cunningham Complementary Therapies

Bowen Technique 
Originally from Australia, this gentle therapy is very effective and deeply relaxing. Bowen Therapy consists of a sequence of gentle moves, rolling over muscles and soft tissue, interspersed with periods of rest when I leave the room to let you relax before more treatment. Bowen encourages the body to adjust balance itself on a deep level. It promotes healing, pain relief and energises you. A typical treatment takes about 45 minutes and 3 – 5 weekly sessions can be sufficient to achieve lasting relief from long standing pain.

Reflexology
Based on the principal that the feet are a Reflection of the body, areas on the feet correspond to each organ, gland and structure within you. Therefore a treatment to the feet is like a gentle workout for the whole of you.  Most patients find a Reflexology session deeply relaxing and many fall asleep. The body can then relax, giving it the best chance to rebalance and heal itself.

Reflexology can help
• Insomnia, depression, headaches
• Recovery from illness and operations
• PMT, menstrual and menopausal symptoms
• High blood pressure and angina
• Asthma, hayfever and allergies
• Backaches and sciatica
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Please ask about other conditions.

 
Australian Bush Flower Essences
Flower Essences deal with all forms of stress and are able to reach the root of the problem whether it manifests physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. They are safe and effective for babies and children - especially in pregnancy (when other treatments are not recommended).Use them for:
• Allergies, Asthma and Hayfever
• Insomnia
• Migraine and Headaches
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome and constipation
• PMT, menstrual & menopausal
• Addictions and Anorexia
• Skin problems
• Depression and Lack of confidence
• Major life changes and clearing past negative relationships
• Lack of direction and purpose in life
Come for a Flower Essences consultation or combine them with another therapy. They are usually taken orally and can also be applied topically.
 

Massage In Schools
I have trained as an instructor as part of the Massage in Schools Programme and now take part in teaching massage to children in a local special needs school. Children are fully clothed and taught to massage each other on the back, head, arms and hands for 10-15 minutes daily. Studies and observations have shown that children become calmer and have improved concentration, more confidence and increased self esteem and it teaches children to respect others and leads to social inclusion. There is a noticeable reduction in bullying and aggression. Children show improved motor skills and it encourages visual and kinaesthetic learning. I am available to come into schools as an instructor or to teach massage for children in home settings
 
Corporate On-Site Treatments
Bring the treatment to the office and provide your employees with regular treatment at their place of work. Research has shown that this makes people feel more valued as well as tackling ailments that might otherwise lead to time off sick.

About me!

Since 1984, I’ve been helping people from all walks of life to achieve a better standard of health, vitality and be able to enjoy their lives to the full!

I trained as a nurse at Southend Hospital, Essex in 1984. In 1992 I trained first in massage then Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Bowen Technique and massage for babies and children. I have run a busy practice in the Southend area since 1993.

I believe that our health problems are a sign that all is not well in our lives and that we need to make a change. Conventional health care often takes a band aid approach to medicine, usually only treating the symptom, not underlying cause. In my work I don’t just treat the frozen shoulder or panic attack. I also help clients work out what might have caused the weakness in the first place. Understanding people begins with understanding how their thinking affects their state of mind. I provide clients with tools they can use to make their lives easier. These help them cope with daily stresses and can prevent future illnesses.

My passion is to teach people how to use massage and aromatherapy as part of their daily lives with their families. I have just set up Discovery Nights and Days - workshops to introduce people to a variety of therapies and tools to treat each other and make life easier! Please contact me or see the newsletter for upcoming workshops.

The best part of my work is to see my clients become pain-free and regain mobility they had lost. I’ve also shared the joy of ladies who became pregnant against all the odds and have happy healthy babies. I also love to see how people start to take control of their lives. Treatment can be a catalyst to think what we really would like and we need in our lives to make us happy. People may move on to start doing something they have alwaysy wanted to do.

I travel as often as I can, always testing therapies in the UK and other parts of the world too! I have travelled to Australia three times to study flower essences, been to Asia many times, worked in Germany and also taught aromatherapy in Japan.

I am a member of the Association of Reflexologists, the Bowen Therapists European Register and EMBODY. Membership of these associations requires me to work to a code of ethics and conduct, be well insured and every year complete more training to keep me up to date and in touch with changes.