Pandora’s Box Healing is a member of both Healers 2006 and the Federation of Holistic Therapists, and agrees to abide by the codes of conduct of both organisations: the Healers 2006 one applies to spiritual healing, and the FHT one applies to all other therapies.
Our current practice is up one flight of stairs. This is not ideal, either for the therapist who is herself disabled, or for disabled clients. Home visits for reflexology, Indian head massage, Reiki or spiritual healing may be available: ask for details.
“The use of essential oils from plants to support and balance the mind, body, and spirit” (National Cancer Institute) After taking your medical history, we select essential oils and blend them with carrier oils for a full body massage. Each blend is therefore personalised to suit you at that time. If you wish, you can take the blend home with you. Allow 90 minutes for a full massage: 75 minutes for a massage which doesn’t involve the head and face.
“Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques… It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body” (http://www.reflexology-research.com/whatis.htm) After taking your full medical history, the reflexology session includes a relaxing foot spa if desired, with foot reflexology and a foot and lower leg massage using essential oils. Allow 2 hours for the initial session, and 1 hour for subsequent sessions.
“Reiki is a healing practice that originated in Japan. Reiki practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above the person receiving treatment, with the goal of facilitating the person's own healing response.” http://nccam.nih.gov/health/reiki/
After the consultation, you lie on the couch and Reiki is channelled into your body and energy field. Sessions take about an hour.
After an initial consultation, crystals are selected to bring mind, body and spirit into balance. You lie on the couch and crystals are placed on an around your body. Healing is given through these crystals. The process takes about an hour.
After an initial consultation, you lie on the couch and a pendulum is used to dowse the condition of each chakra, which are then balanced using energy and crystals, if needed. Allow about 45 minutes.
Although detailed records are taken of each consultation, they will never be shared with anyone, unless the law demands it. They are kept locked away so that they are not available to anyone else, unless you specifically consent to it. This may happen if you move to a different area and see another therapist. If you wish to opt out of receiving marketing and promotional materials from PBH then tell us.
Treatment of Children
PBH will treat people who are 15 years and older. The consent and presence of a parent or guardian for under-16s is normally required for at least the consultation, and during the therapy if desired.
We like to receive payment in person at the session by cash or cheque. Payment in advance can be arranged through PayPal. Utopia Clinic has the facility for credit card payment, and if you let us know in advance we can make use of this facility. Cheques should be made payable to “Pandora’s Box Training”.
We can offer a discount for those on benefits of 25%: please tell us in advance if you fall into this bracket.
If you can’t make a session then let us know. If you tell us a day in advance we will not charge: however, if you do not turn up we may debit your credit card or make an extra charge for the next session. This is because the room has been booked and we have to pay for that.
We are not medically trained and will not diagnose. If you are under a doctor’s supervision for any medical condition, then it is your responsibility to inform that doctor you are seeing a complementary therapist. We will never countermand a doctor’s orders: if your doctor advises against any therapy, it is your responsibility to inform us and we will not treat you with that therapy. If we become aware of a condition for which you have not seen a doctor, we reserve the right to ask that you see a doctor. If you are referred to us by a medical professional, we will keep that person informed of your progress.
We actively undertake continuing personal development as part of our commitment to both Healers2006 and FHT. Other therapies may be added as a result of this in the future. As part of the CPD, case studies may be required, and you will be asked if you want to participate.
We try as far as possible to be caring and professional at all times and not to be racist, sexist, or to engage in any oppressive behaviour, harassment or indecent behaviour. We will not treat anyone who is under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs, as this renders the complementary treatment ineffective. Nor will we treat anyone who is aggressive or threatening.
For an aromatherapy massage, you may remove all your clothes if you wish, however this is not essential and you may keep your underwear on. It is most effective if exposed parts of the body are draped while they are not being worked on: this is to keep the skin warm and ensure the oils have their maximum effect. All other therapies are performed with the client clothed: however, you are expected to remove footwear for reflexology. The therapist will never remove her clothes!
PBH is insured with Saturn. Please ask if you would like to see copies of the insurance certificate held, and professional membership certificates held.