Discover Aromatherapy in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Mental Health Physical Health Spiritual Health Aesthetic / Facial Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is a natural medicinal tailor made treatment, where a prescription of carefully selected essential oils are prepared uniquely for you depending on your specific needs. Essential oils come from natural plants, flowers, seeds, fruits and trees where their essence is extracted to create a powerful potion. Each oil has its own “super power” some are good for aching muscles and physical body symptoms. Others work on an emotional level healing grief, low self esteem and lack of confidence. After a consultation we infuse oils together creating a therapeutic blend, which is then applied via an amazing massage. These oils penetrate the body in a safe and ethical way, where you will benefit deeply from the natural elixir emotionally and physically. We have had incredible results from Aromatherapy, a must for any issue. Pricing: From £55 Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Nikki Mumby Read More

Discover Unconscious Mind Therapy in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Mental Health Energy Therapies Mind–Body Therapies Spiritual & Intuitive Talking Therapies Unconscious Mind Therapy A clinically informed approach to support mental and emotional well-being. This method works with the subconscious mind to address underlying patterns that may contribute to stress, anxiety, low confidence, and other challenges. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to create a heightened state of awareness, helping individuals reframe unhelpful thought processes and establish healthier responses. This therapy can be especially beneficial for those experiencing persistent stress, sleep disturbances, phobias, habits such as smoking, or difficulty managing emotions. It may also support individuals seeking to improve focus, enhance performance, or build resilience during times of change. Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More

Discover Your Baby Journey in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Family Health Mental Health Physical Health Spiritual Health Pregnancy & Postnatal Your Baby Journey Whether you are trying to conceive, going through IVF, pregnant, have a baby or child we have a great programme to support you and your family along the way. This very special time, where lasting memories are created can be exciting, emotional, stressful, traumatic and anything else in between. We offer you support, information to make decisions, treatment, preparing the mind, body and soul for the arrival of new life. General well-being is the key to having a wonderful pregnancy experience. Join our private Facebook Group for more information from our Therapists and Tutors and connect with others who are also navigating their journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/youandyourbabyjourney What We Can Help With: Conception / Pregnancy Birth Your Baby Pain Management Nutrition General Well-being Stress Anxiety & Depression Post Birth Rejuvenation Core Alignment Breech /Transverse Presentation Onset of Birth Mum and Baby Support Group Therapies to Enhance Your Journey: Acupuncture Bowen/ Baby Bowen Baby Massage Kinesiology Osteopathy Pregnancy Massage Reflexology Breathing Techniques Nutritional Therapy Hypnobirthing Hypnotherapy Reiki Aromatherapy Herbal Medicine Fitness and 3d Body Scan Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Allison Green Read More Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Jenni Shawyer Read More Michelle Russell Read More Toni Creevy Read More Amanda McGregor SRN, Cert ECBS Read More Hannah Stacey Read More Laura Bentley Read More Nikki Mumby Read More Angela Chapman Read More Helen Hunt LicAc. Dip.Nat. MBAcC. MANP. Read More Mary Theresa Walsh-Pammen Dip Rth Ct .Hyp GQHP BA(Hons) PGCE Read More Tim Everett Read More

Discover Love Your Life in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Mental Health Spiritual Health Coaching & Courses Spiritual & Intuitive Talking Therapies Love Your Life Change facilitation programme for habit and lifestyle transformation Love Your Life is a structured, supportive programme designed to help you create lasting change in key areas of your life. Combining elements of coaching, guided self-reflection and behaviour change techniques, it supports individuals who feel ready to take charge of their health, habits and overall wellbeing. The programme focuses on identifying what is holding you back, clarifying what truly matters to you, and developing sustainable habits that align with your goals and values. It is particularly suited to those feeling stuck, overwhelmed or out of balance, whether due to stress, lifestyle patterns or life transitions. Working one-to-one with a qualified facilitator, you will be guided through a step-by-step process of transformation, with practical tools to support change in areas such as energy levels, mindset, self-care, relationships and purpose. Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Allison Green Read More Amanda McGregor SRN, Cert ECBS Read More

Discover Womb Hara Massage in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Mental Health Physical Health Spiritual Health Manual Therapies Pregnancy & Postnatal Womb Hara Massage Therapeutic abdominal and body massage with emotional and energetic support. Womb Hara Massage is a deeply nurturing therapy that focuses on the abdomen, womb space, lower back and sacral area. Rooted in traditional healing practices, it combines physical massage with energetic awareness to support reproductive, digestive and emotional wellbeing. The treatment may include gentle abdominal massage, lower back work, breathwork and guided techniques to release tension or stored trauma in the pelvic area. It is particularly supportive for those experiencing menstrual pain, fertility concerns, digestive discomfort, or emotional blockages linked to the womb or pelvic space. Womb Hara Massage is suitable for all women, including those who are postnatal, peri- or post-menopausal, or who have experienced loss or trauma. Each session is delivered with sensitivity, care and respect for your personal experience and boundaries. It can be a powerful therapy to reconnect with the body, restore balance and support emotional healing as part of a holistic treatment plan. Pricing: From £180 (2 hour) Meet the Team Laura Bentley Read More

Discover Sports Massage in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Physical Health Manual Therapies Sports Massage Targeted remedial massage and deep tissue treatment. Sports massage is a focused, hands-on therapy designed to address specific areas of muscular tension, improve soft tissue function and support recovery from physical activity or injury. Using a combination of deep tissue techniques, stretching and trigger point therapy, sports massage aims to release tight muscles, reduce inflammation and restore optimal movement. It is commonly used by athletes and active individuals but is beneficial for anyone experiencing muscular discomfort, postural issues or repetitive strain. Sports massage can be used to prepare the body for physical performance, support rehabilitation after injury, or reduce tension caused by daily stress and occupational strain. Each session is tailored to your individual needs and may be used alongside other therapies as part of an integrated approach to musculoskeletal health. Pricing: From £55 Meet the Team Andy Barber Read More Janet Pitcher Read More Michelle Russell Read More

Discover Kinesiology in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Mental Health Physical Health Children’s Therapies Mind–Body Therapies Nutritional / Diagnostic Pregnancy & Postnatal Kinesiology Muscle-testing wellness therapy. Kinesiology is a non-invasive therapy that uses gentle muscle testing to assess the body’s structural, chemical and emotional balance. It works on the principle that the body has its own innate ability to communicate what it needs in order to function optimally. By applying light pressure to specific muscles, the practitioner can identify imbalances or blockages in the body’s energy systems. These may relate to nutrition, posture, stress, emotional patterns or unresolved health issues. Once areas of imbalance are identified, the practitioner uses a combination of techniques to help restore harmony. These may include acupressure, nutritional support, structural corrections and emotional stress release. Kinesiology is safe and suitable for people of all ages. It is often used to support fatigue, digestive issues, anxiety, hormonal imbalance, learning difficulties and general wellbeing. Each session is tailored to the individual, offering a personalised and holistic approach to health and vitality. Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Angela Chapman Read More

Discover 3D Body Scan in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Diagnostic Tests Nutritional Health Physical Health Nutritional / Diagnostic 3D Body Scan A 3D body scan is a non-invasive assessment that provides a full analysis of posture, balance and body composition. It is used to identify musculoskeletal imbalances, asymmetries and areas of potential strain within the body. The scan takes less than a minute to complete and does not involve any physical contact. It uses safe, infrared technology to create a detailed, three-dimensional image of your body. From this, a report is generated showing postural alignment, weight distribution, balance, and a breakdown of muscle and fat composition. This type of assessment can be particularly useful for those experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort, reduced mobility, or recovering from injury. It also supports preventative health by highlighting areas of dysfunction before they lead to pain or restriction. The scan is often used as part of a broader treatment plan, supporting therapies such as osteopathy, physiotherapy, or movement rehabilitation. It may also be used to track changes in body composition and alignment over time. Your results will be discussed with you in detail, and we will provide recommendations based on your individual findings. This ensures a personalised and evidence-informed approach to supporting your physical health and overall wellbeing. Pricing: From £25 Meet the Team Amanda McGregor SRN, Cert ECBS Read More Michelle Russell Read More

Discover Counselling / Psychotherapeutic Counselling in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Family Health Mental Health Pregnancy & Postnatal Talking Therapies Counselling / Psychotherapeutic Counselling Every healing journey is different – so each of your sessions will be tailored to you and what you need right now. We have a number of Psychotherapists and Counsellors who work with us at The Heart of Holistic Health. Have a look at their profiles and/or call us on 01277 366030 to discuss who may suit you best. We can ask our Counsellors to call you for an informal chat to further help with your decision. Pricing: From £50 Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More David Cotterill Read More Sharon Paul (Rev.) Read More

Discover Bowen Therapy in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Family Health Physical Health Spiritual Health Manual Therapies Bowen Therapy The Bowen Technique is primarily a remedial therapy tool. It differs from many other forms of therapy in that it does not attempt to inflict the will of the therapist or a specific outcome onto the client. Instead, it offers the body an opportunity to restore structural integrity. Bowen is effective and versatile and can offer relief for many conditions. It is suitable for all, from babies to athletes, during pregnancy, the elderly, and the very frail. No force is used or needed. A series of gentle, rolling type moves are made at precise points on the body. Moves stimulate the soft tissue/fascia of the body releasing stress at a very deep level via its calming effect on the nervous system. By working on soft tissue and fascia together, Bowen can influence the way the body structure works helping to relieve pain. This approach often results in lasting improvements on the body’s alignment and balance, helping resolve pain issues, injuries/sports injuries, and general body aches and pains. The superficial fascia of the body delves deeper, wrapping itself around underlying muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and joints, and the body’s internal organs. It can be hard or even impossible to palate these deeper areas and this is where Bowen has the potential to be very successful, taking the stimulus from the superficial fascia deep into the body without using any force or manipulation. Bowen triggers an integrated response including emotional healing, relaxation, balancing of hormones, improving respiratory, digestive, and reproductive conditions, stimulating the circulatory system, the nervous system, and the lymphatic system. Breaks between the Bowen moves are an important part of the treatment. Sometimes the therapist will actually leave the room. This allows the body the space and time to relax and mediate the parasympathetic nervous system and to establish that something has happened and that some kind of reaction is needed. "Between stimulus and response, there is a space... In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response, lies our growth and our freedom." Victor Frankl - Auschwitz Survivor The Bowen Technique is not a replacement for medical advice. It is to complement or work alongside conventional medicine. Please seek medical advice if you have any concerns about your health. Our Resident Bowen Therapists here at The Heart of Holistic Health are Amanda McGregor , Toni Creevy, and Cameron Wickers . Please see our Essex Bowen Clinic here. Pricing: From £25 (0-3) From £40 (3+) Meet the Team Amanda McGregor SRN, Cert ECBS Read More Cam Wickers Read More Toni Creevy Read More

Discover Sound Healing in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Community Health Emotional Health Mental Health Spiritual Health Energy Therapies Spiritual & Intuitive Sound Healing What is sound healing? Sound healing is a powerful practice that uses vibration and frequency to support physical, emotional, and energetic balance. Rooted in ancient traditions from around the world - dating back to Egyptian times! Sound has been used as a tool for healing for a very long time. What can it help with? Everything in the body; every cell, organ, and emotion carries a natural frequency. When stress, illness, or emotional blockages throw these frequencies out of tune, we may feel anxious, depleted, or disconnected. Sound healing uses pure, intentional vibrations to gently guide the body back into balance. In each session, I work with a combination of shamanic drum, crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and Chimes. These instruments work together to help calm the nervous system, release stagnant energy, and create space for deep rest and renewal. Many people experience a meditative state, emotional release, or simply a profound sense of peace during sound healing sessions. Every session is an invitation to pause, realign, and reconnect with yourself. Physical & Emotional Benefits Sound healing can: Reduce stress and anxiety Improve sleep and focus Release emotional blockages Support pain relief and physical relaxation Deepen self-awareness and connection The Science Behind Sound Healing While sound healing has ancient roots, modern science is beginning to catch up in explaining why it works. Everything in the universe, including our bodies is made of energy and vibration. Each organ, tissue, and cell has its own natural frequency. When we’re stressed, unwell, or emotionally overwhelmed, these frequencies can become imbalanced or chaotic. Sound healing works by introducing harmonic vibrations that help bring the body back into a state of balance as the body’s rhythms begin to synchronise with the steady, healing tones of the instruments. For example: Shamanic drumming has been shown to help shift brainwaves into theta state, a deeply meditative and restorative state associated with creativity, intuition, and healing. Crystal singing bowls produce pure, sustained tones that create vibrations resonating through the body, helping to stimulate energetic flow and release tension and tightness in the body, including the muscles and fascia. Tuning forks can be used on or near the body to deliver targeted frequencies that support physical healing and nervous system regulation. The gentle tones of the chimes provide a soothing, high-frequency sound that helps settle the mind and uplift the spirit. Research suggests that sound therapy can lower cortisol levels, reduce heart rate and blood pressure, and promote deep relaxation. All of which are essential for the body to heal itself. On an emotional level, sound can also help process and release blocked feelings, making space for clarity and inner peace. While each person's experience is unique, many leave a session feeling lighter, calmer, and more relaxed. Session Options You can choose how you'd like to experience sound healing: Group Sessions: A shared session with others in a peaceful, welcoming space. Perfect for collective intention-setting and community energy. 1:1 Private Sessions: Tailored to your individual needs, allowing for deeper, more personal exploration and healing. Small Private Groups: Ideal for friends, couples, or family members looking to experience sound healing together in an intimate setting. Whether you're new to sound healing or returning to deepen your practice, each session is designed to meet you exactly where you are and give you exactly what you need. Pricing: From £50 Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Cam Wickers Read More Michelle Russell Read More

Discover Reiki in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Energy Therapies Spiritual & Intuitive Reiki Energy-based therapy for relaxation and emotional balance. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that works with the body’s natural energy systems to promote relaxation, reduce stress and support emotional and physical wellbeing. The treatment involves light, hands-on or hands-above touch in specific areas of the body, helping to restore balance and encourage the body’s natural ability to heal. Reiki is not linked to any religion or belief system and is suitable for people of all ages. Many people report a sense of calm, clarity or emotional release during and after treatment. It may be supportive for fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues and periods of emotional change or recovery. Reiki can be used as a standalone therapy or alongside other holistic or clinical treatments as part of a personalised wellbeing plan. Reiki literally translated means ‘Universal Life Energy '. A method of drawing concentrated life force energy and radiating it. Reiki is the non-physical force that flows through all living things and animates them. Lifeforce plays an important role in everything we do. It enlivens the body as well as the emotions, thoughts, and spirit. The knowledge that unseen life energy flows through all living things, and is connected with healing, has been part of the wisdom of many cultures since ancient times. This energy was measured and can be seen in Kirlian photography. The wisdom is also the ground for such theories as Quantum Physics. Modern science gives us the understandings of this life energy. We are alive thanks to a life force, which flows through us and from us. This life force flows within the physical body through pathways called Chakras and Meridians. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the Aura. Lifeforce nourishes the organs and the cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it interrupts the functions of one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body. Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibrations of the energy field in and around the physical body where negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This breaks the negative energy. In doing so, Reiki clears, heals and balances the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way. Reiki can feel like a wonderful glowing radiant energy that flows through you and surrounds you. Sometimes a release of emotions can occur; a few tears, there may be a laugh of relief or tingling in the hands and feet, a rumbling tummy as the energy flows through the system or sleep just takes over! A healing response can occur in days or weeks following a session. A healing response is a healthy sign that the toxins in the body are being released. With the release of toxins, there may be slight side effects. It is possible that ‘old' conditions may re-emerge as Reiki works to bring them to a point of release. It is important to remember that Reiki can never harm. Each person draws exactly what they need at the time. We have a number of excellent Reiki Practitioners at The Heart of Holistic Health. We also offer Reiki Training with Jenni Shawyer, Reiki Master Teacher. Pricing: From £60 Meet the Team Allison Green Read More Jenni Shawyer Read More Amanda McGregor SRN, Cert ECBS Read More Mary Theresa Walsh-Pammen Dip Rth Ct .Hyp GQHP BA(Hons) PGCE Read More Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Nikki Mumby Read More