Oh yes, I am very excited by this - I have coveted a Biomat for yeeeears.

There is a lot of science and research behind the Biomat, and this info comes in a big pack when you purchase one. I have booklets here that you are welcome to look at, and there are links that explain in more detail than I give here. But in this post I will just tell you what I love about the Biomat. Then, if you want to know more, you can go away and do some research yourself. But I'm telling you, the Biomat is amazing!

At first glance, the Biomat is a heat mat. Lie on it, and it is warm and soothing - great for stiff joints, muscle aches, that kind of thing. But there is much more to the Biomat that just heat...

If you hadn't guessed already, like most things I love, Biomats contain CRYSTALS. Amethyst crystals, because Amethyst was found to be the best conductor of the Far Infrared rays. That's right, not only do you get the crystal healing power of Amethyst, you get the benefit of Far Infrared rays too. These rays mimic those of the sun. They heat muscles on the surface of the body, but also penetrate deep within the body, heating tissues, boosting circulation and metabolism. And, yes, that does mean possible weight loss!

My particular Biomat contains Black Tourmaline as well - so this gives a beautiful grounding energy. Those of you who know me well, know I am also very passionate about grounding! In basic scientific terms, grounding is getting rid of positive ions from the body, and gaining negative ions. There are great health benefits to be had from grounding (negative ions), including better immune system function, improved sleep,  reduced effects of stress, and much more... Take a look at the links at the end of this post.

So, crystals, Far Infrared rays, and negative (grounding) ions... I have mentioned some lovely advantages of these things briefly already. However, these advantages have knock-on benefits for our health. I love lists, so I compiled one to show you some of the ways the Biomat can improve our health:

• aids healing and repair of body tissue
• eases pain and tension in muscles and joints
• helps pain, eg. arthritic pain, period pain
• reduces inflammation
• alleviates stress, anxiety and depression
• aids restful sleep
• improves skin tone
• increases blood flow to muscles
• reduces blood pressure
• activates essential enzymes
• improves cell metabolism
• helps eliminate toxins
• increases immune system function
• aids weight loss
• lowers side-effects of diabetes
• improves overall well-being

There is even a protocol for preventing/treating certain types of cancers with the Biomat. I have posted a link below about this. 

Aside from these benefits, it is a wonderfully relaxing experience. I use the Biomat during crystal healing sessions for my clients. And of course, I regularly use it myself too - it really helps my dodgy back :-)

Why not try it for yourself? Book in for a crystal healing treatment with me, to experience it firsthand. 

Grounding links:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/03/01/body-electricity-grounding.aspx 

https://www.ionic-balance.com/technology/what-are-negative-ions

Far Infrared link:
http://www.well-beingsecrets.com/health-benefits-of-far-infrared-rays/

Cancer Protocol link:
https://www.cancertutor.com/biomat/

When I tell someone I'm a crystal therapist, 9 times out of 10 the next question is "what's that?" So, I thought I'd put it in writing :-)

Most people have heard of Acupuncture, the Eastern method of healing "chi", life force or energy in our bodies. The idea is that our bodies should be full of flowing, vibrant energy, and problems can occur if this energy becomes stagnant, blocked, slow or even moves too fast. These energetic imbalances can cause physical, mental or emotional issues if left untreated.

As a crystal healer, I assess your energy levels, and balance them out as required, using crystals. Each type of crystal vibrates at a different frequency, and I choose the ones that will best harmonise your own energy. Take a look at the links below, to learn more about how the vibration of Quartz crystals is used in watches.

​In my experience, many physical problems start out as mental worries or emotional issues, which are left to fester over time. We generally don't know what to do to resolve them, so we can feel stuck. Where scientific medicine tries to treat the physical symptoms, crystals get to the root cause. Where counselling can mean you have to look at painful memories, crystals do the hard work, while you relax in the comfort of a beautiful treatment.

The real beauty of crystal healing is that it is natural - unlike medication, there are no chemicals going inside your body, and there are no nasty side effects. 

 <3

I am VERY excited to announce that I am joining Hope College of Crystal Healing as a tutor!

Having done my two-year training with Sandra, founder and principal of HCCH, I am a huge fan of her courses. I feel very honoured that she has asked me to teach the accredited courses within her school, as she is such a wonderful and talented teacher herself.

So, as well as continuing my crystal healing work with individuals, and my workshops for kids and adults, I will begin offering ACHO accredited Crystal Therapy courses from this Summer onwards.  

I am really looking forward to getting this going, so if you're interested in the accredited courses, please get in touch with me via the contact page.

For more details of Sandra, HCCH, and the accredited courses, please visit this link:

http://www.hope-college.co.uk/page_2968683.html 

After talking about incense in an online course I've been creating, I found this article about the use of Frankincense - fabulous.
Happy Smudging!

​http://dailyvibes.org/frankincense/ _

Now you've had a go at cleansing your crystals, you're ready for the next step: Charging your crystals.
Now, there are differing opinions about charging. Some say you don't need to do this at all. Some believe only certain crystals need charging. As always, I will just give MY beliefs and methods, and you can then make up your own mind. Take what feels right for you, and leave the rest.
For me, I treat my crystals like my wee friends, and I like to look after them and pamper them, just as they look after and pamper me! Why wouldn't I want to be nice to them? For a pamper, we people enjoy a nice meal, a massage or a nice sleep to re-charge, don't we? We feel nourished and loved. In the same way, crystals love a good charge! After I have charged up my crystals, I can actually hear them buzzing, so I know that they feel better after a bit of nurture.
I charge all my crystals as and when I feel they "need" or "would like" it. I just use my intuition, and trust what I feel. There are a few ways that you can charge up your crystals, so I'll explain a couple, and tell you my preferred method.
Sun
Laying out your crystals in the Sun gives them a real boost. The Sun's energy is a strong, masculine energy, that brings power and confidence, and the desire to take action! So this will suit crystals who carry this kind of energy in particular, but will give all crystals a nice zingy boost - think citrus fruits!
One draw back though, is that some crystals can fade if left out in the Sun. So, they can go white or pale, and lose their original colour. This doesn't affect their energy too much, but if you want to preserve the beautiful appearance of your crystals, just be a little careful with this method of charging.
​Spring Water
​If you are lucky enough to live near a natural spring or stream, with clean water, then take your crystals along! The bubbling clear water gives your crystals a gentle, soothing charge, and as the water element is about emotions, is especially good for crystals which balance emotions. 
As with using water as cleansing, using water to charge has its draw backs too. Some crystals can dissolve or their appearance can change in water. As I don't know exactly which crystals may react this way in water, I don't use this method often - unless I'm totally sure the crystals will be OK in water.
​Moon
This is my favourite method. I feel especially connected to the Moon, and it just seems to suit me. The different phases of the Moon have very unique qualities, and I love to charge my crystals at a Full Moon. While the Sun is masculine, the Moon is a feminine energy, but it is JUST as strong! Moon energy is especially great for crystals which help with emotions, intuition, creativity. I charge ALL of my crystals by the Moon though, and if I feel the need to charge odd crystals with another method on top of this, I do that as an extra.
You Choose!
Ultimately, you need to choose the methods that feel right for you. Give them all a go, research other ways to charge (I've only given you three, there are more!), and see how they work for you. As always, I'd love to hear from you - what are your thoughts on charging? Which methods work best for you? Also, if you have any requests on further blog topics, please do get in touch with your ideas.
​Happy Charging!

Crystals... Beautiful treasures from Mother Earth, that contain natural healing vibrations. 

Each type of crystal vibrates at a different frequency, and they are used for balancing and healing our energies. Their frequencies help to restore harmony and balance from within, as they work in our energeties - our electromagnetic field for those of you who are more scientific. 

Not convinced that crystals vibrate? Have you heard of Quartz watches, which contain Quartz crystal? Quartz is used as it vibrates at the right frequency to keep the time accurately. These very same vibrations are the ones help to balance our energies ,our chakras, our auras, or electromagnetic fields (see pictures). Take a look at this link for further explanation...  http://www.explainthatstuff.com/quartzclockwatch.html

The beauty of crystal healing is that, unlike medication, you don't need to put them inside your body, and there are no lasting side effects. Where scientific medicine often treats the symptoms, crystals get to the root cause. Where counselling can mean you have to look at painful memories, crystals do all the hard work, while you relax in the comfort of a beautiful treatment.

A treatment involves lying (fully clothed) on a comfy massage bed, listening to soothing music. I scan your energies (not touching your body - there is actually very little physical contact involved), and select the appropriate crystals. These crystals are placed around your body, or on your chakras, and left to balance and harmonise your energy while I work on your aura (see picture). It is a beautiful treatment, where you feel safe, calm and relaxed. The energy of the treatment continues for a few days afterwards.

You will need further treatments for lasting results, if you choose to do so, but the benefits are experienced after just one treatment - these include feeling happier, more calm and relaxed, ready to take on the challenges of daily life once again, and also ready to make the necessary changes to create a life that you truly desire <3

We all suffer stress as a result of our daily lives, which can lead to physical health problems for many of us. I discovered crystal healing myself, when suffering from stress, anxiety and depression, which had built up over a period of time. I had tried counselling and medication from the doctor... they did help to a certain point, but I knew that I needed something else to get to the underlying cause, rather than covering over or just scraping the surface of the problem.

In crystal healing, the whole person is treated - the mind, body, emotions and soul as one - and this helps restore harmony and balance from within. I believe that illness often starts out as emotional or mental issues, that can fester and build over time, producing physical, "real" symptoms. There is a lot of research and information out there to suggest this is the case. This article talks about physical effects of emotional trauma: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/somatic-psychology/201004/the-connections-between-emotional-stress-trauma-and-physical-pain 

The beauty of crystal healing is that, unlike medication, you don't need to put them inside your body, and there are no lasting side effects. Where scientific medicine often treats the symptoms, crystals get to the root cause. Where counselling can mean you have to look at painful memories, crystals do all the hard work, while you relax in the comfort of a beautiful treatment. 

Please email me or call me if you'd like more information about my crystal healing treatments <3