Begin your Reiki journey with Level One training in Ongar, Essex. A peaceful, hands-on course with Jenni Shawyer to explore self-healing and energetic balance. Usui Reiki Ryoho Reiki Level One (Shoden) with Jenni Shawyer Awaken your natural connection to Reiki and begin your journey of self-healing Reiki Level One, known as Shoden, is a beautiful introduction to the practice of Reiki. It’s where you learn to connect with the energy that flows through all life — awakening your own natural ability to bring balance, calm, and healing to yourself and those around you. This gentle two-day course is a personal and nurturing experience. You’ll explore the origins of Reiki, rooted in the Usui tradition, and learn simple yet powerful self-healing techniques that support your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Together, we’ll practise how to offer Reiki to yourself, to family and friends, and even to pets — using easy, hands-on methods that feel natural and peaceful. You’ll receive your Level One attunements (empowerments), take part in guided meditations, and begin to recognise the subtle movement of energy within and around you. Classes are small and held in a calm, supportive setting, allowing time for reflection, discussion, and practice. The pace is gentle, and the experience is often deeply moving — a chance to reconnect with yourself on every level. About the Course You’ll receive a full course manual and printed materials to keep, a Radiant Reiki Level One Certificate on completion, and ongoing support through Reiki shares and our Reiki community. All teaching takes place at The Heart of Holistic Health, a peaceful clinic and professional training school in Ongar, Essex. This course is suitable for complete beginners and those drawn to Reiki as a path of personal healing and self-discovery. Course Details 📍 The Heart of Holistic Health, 135–137 High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JA 🕊️ Two-day in-person training 👥 Small group for personal attention 💫 Includes manual, certificate, refreshments & ongoing support 💷 £200 About Jenni I’m Jenni Shawyer, Reiki Master Teacher and founder of Radiant Reiki. I began my Reiki journey in 2007, and my approach is gentle, grounded, and true to the original Usui system of natural healing. I’m a registered and insured Reiki Master Teacher (UK Reiki Federation Member Teacher, The Jikiden Reiki Association Practitioner Member, and Balens Insurance) with a lineage tracing directly back to Mikao Usui. My teaching style is simple and heartfelt. I hold space with care, allowing each student to feel supported and confident as they connect with Reiki in their own way. A Final Word Reiki Level One is the beginning of a beautiful path — one that invites calm, balance, and presence into everyday life. It’s a sacred step toward self-healing and connection, and a wonderful foundation for anyone drawn to explore the deeper levels of Reiki in the future. If you feel ready to begin your Reiki journey, you are warmly invited to join us. Reiki Level One (Shoden) Register your interest for Reiki Training here and Jenni will get in touch. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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Support The Heart of Holistic Health by joining the Epping Forest Lottery. Every ticket helps fund our community wellbeing projects across Ongar and beyond. The Heart of Winning THE EPPING FOREST LOTTERY SUPPORTING THE SENIOR WELLBEING HUB ABOUT OUR CAUSE The Senior Wellbeing Hub provides a much loved and valued service for the community. Maximize Fitness and The Heart of Holistic Health have joined forces to bring community spirit to the heart of Ongar. Our motto is Keep Moving! Our purpose is to help people live an active life and retain independence. Exercise can improve strength, flexibility, range of movement and restore the body from injury and effects of disability. Mobility is a key component to our overall health and wellbeing. Being able to do the things in life that give enjoyment and enhances emotional and mental wellbeing is paramount. Improve strength and balance. Give you more energy. Improve mood. Improve cognitive function. Prevent/delay disease, ie. heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis. We are passionate about offering a community hub where like minded people can meet. We believe that you don't have to live with aches and pains! We are here to help and support with rehabilitation and live the best life possible. Even if there isn't a problem, being proactive is the way forward. Each week we offer free classes to the local community for those aged over 65. Tea/Coffee and Biscuits also provided. We need your help so we can continue to offer and even expand our service! Thank you for your support and good luck! How the lottery works £1 per ticket - That's right - the lottery tickets are only £1 per week! £25,000 jackpot prize Match all 6 numbers and you win the JACKPOT! Enter Now Enter Now For more information, please contact: Michelle Russell - Maximize Fitness - 07970 152808 Amanda McGregor - The Heart of Holistic Health - 07909 005446 DISCOVER THE HUB COMMUNITY, CONNECTION AND COMPASSION Amanda and Michelle are delighted to be working together, bringing a community initiative to Chipping Ongar, for Wellbeing and Wellness. There are a number of regular events offered locally which you can find out more about below

Discover Bioresonance in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Mental Health Nutritional Health Physical Health Spiritual Health Nutritional / Diagnostic Bioresonance AO Scan™ & Bioresonance Technology Where Science Meets Energy for Holistic Wellbeing Visionaries such as Nikola Tesla and Albert Einstein shared a profound belief: everything is energy . Every cell in your body vibrates with its own frequency and resonance — and when these are in balance, life feels more vibrant and effortless. AO Scan™ Technology brings this principle to life. Recognised by the International Theta Advisory Council (ITAC) , this non-invasive system uses subtle bio-frequencies and electromagnetic signals to detect areas of energy imbalance within the body. By revealing where support is needed, it empowers you to make conscious changes that restore natural harmony and vitality. What makes AO Scan™ especially powerful is how seamlessly it integrates with Reiki and energy healing. Using bioresonance scanning , we can create bespoke, harmonising sound frequencies tailored to your needs — soothing music that enhances your Reiki session and can be provided as a personalised MP3 for home use. These frequencies support deep relaxation, meditation, and ongoing healing. AO Scan™ bioresonance technology offers an innovative way to restore balance and align your body, mind, and spirit. Experience the next evolution in holistic healing — where energy meets awareness. INNER VOICE Unlock Emotional Balance Through the Power of Sound Your voice carries the vibration of your thoughts and emotions — a reflection of your inner state. The Inner Voice Scan helps you understand and harmonise those emotions through advanced bioresonance sound analysis . A short 10-second voice recording reveals frequencies that are either excessive or suppressed. From this, the program generates four personalised MP3 tracks , combining radionics, binaural beats , and balancing harmonics to restore emotional equilibrium. Listening to these harmonics two to three times daily can help reduce stress, enhance focus, and improve emotional clarity. Inner Voice supports emotional awareness and calm, offering a unique way to rebalance your inner world. Whether you wish to feel more grounded, prepare for an important event, or simply relax — it helps you reconnect with your natural state of harmony. MINDSYNC Transformative Affirmations for a Positive Mindset MindSync is a unique affirmation tool that uses your own voice , delivered through a binaural process , to reprogram the subconscious mind and reinforce positive thinking. By creating an 8Hz auditory differential between each ear, MindSync allows affirmations to bypass the subconscious filter and embed deeply. Hearing your own voice amplifies belief and strengthens new neural pathways through neuroplasticity . With most people experiencing up to 60,000 thoughts per day — and very many of them negative — positive affirmations can be life-changing. MindSync helps reframe that internal dialogue, reduce stress, and cultivate confidence, clarity, and resilience. Let your voice become your greatest ally — guiding you towards balance, positivity, and self-empowerment. Pricing: From £30 Meet the Team Jenni Shawyer Read More

Discover Breathwork Coach/Facilitation 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 Energy Therapies Mind–Body Therapies Movement & Breath Spiritual & Intuitive Breathwork Coach/Facilitation A safe, supportive space for individuals or groups to explore the healing potential of their breath. Through simple yet powerful exercises, breathwork can: Calm the nervous system and reduce anxiety Increase clarity, focus, and energy Unlock emotional blocks and promote healing Support personal growth and transformation Whether you're seeking stress relief, deeper connection, or a tool for personal development, breathwork offers a direct path back to your body, your breath, and your power. Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More

Discover Bereavement Counselling in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Community Health Emotional Health Family Health Mental Health Talking Therapies Bereavement Counselling The loss of a loved one involves a complex range of emotions. The heartache and emotions we experience following the death or loss of a loved one can leave us unprepared for the turbulent flow of grief, shock, numbness and overwhelming sadness that follow. The agony of losing someone we deeply care about can manifest in many ways including denial, pain, anger, longing, guilt, overwhelming sadness and at times depression. We can be left feeling physically and emotionally broken, exhausted and trying to adapt to a very surreal new way of life without that person being around. Anyone can benefit from bereavement counselling as the death of someone you deeply care about is not the only bereavement that people go through. When people have highly emotional attachments to something given to them by a deceased parent or family member, the loss can be too much to bear if it goes missing or is taken. Grief and bereavement can be triggered by many things, losing a loved one, your job or the end of a relationship. There are many stages of bereavement Shock and disbelief are normally the first reactions, then denial may follow. As you struggle to accept a loved one has departed, you may find yourself continuing to set a breakfast or dinner place or calling out their name when you get home. You may go to make a daily phone call to them and realise that they have departed. You may suffer feelings of anger, looking to find someone or something to blame for your loss, feelings of abandonment or guilt that you possibly could have done something to prevent the loss from occurring. Becoming easily agitated, frequent bouts of crying or having emotional outbursts that you cannot control are quite common following a bereavement. You may have periods of depression, loss of sleep or wanting to sleep all the time. Your appetite may change and you may want to socially withdraw from everyone and everything. Loss of motivation can occur for a time where everything appears to be too difficult to deal with or focus on and you feel that you have lost your life’s purpose. At whatever stage you are currently on, there will finally come a time of acceptance. Unhappy thoughts and feelings towards your loss become less painful and less intense and over time, your motivation and energy will slowly return. For some, it may take a little longer than others as every individual reacts differently to bereavement and the stages can at times become muddled for some. We can help to navigate and assist you with developing coping strategies to help you adjust to your new way of life. Reasons for Bereavement Counselling Bereavement Managing Anger Guilt Denial Depression Relationship building Power imbalances Poor communication Arguments and conflict Self-esteem and confidence building Behavioural issues Self-harming Panic attacks General worry Social anxiety Nervousness Difficulty sleeping Generalised anxiety Pricing: From £50 Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Sharon Paul (Rev.) Read More

Discover Facial Acupuncture in Ongar, Essex at The Heart of Holistic Health. A holistic therapy supporting your wellbeing through personalised, expert care. < Back Emotional Health Physical Health Aesthetic / Facial Manual Therapies Facial Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture with Helen Hunt Acupuncture, cupping and gua sha to: - target wrinkles and sagging - promote collagen - brighten the complexion - smooth fine lines - boost muscle tone - work with underlying issues Acupuncture isn't only for when you're not well. It's used extensively in Asia for holistic beauty to gradually smooth facial lines, improve texture and reveal healthier looking skin. You will see the UK press giving it the thumbs up too. Add in some specially blended oils, cupping and lovely jade gua sha and you have the perfect combination. Your face is a reflection of what's happening in the body so we will always have a full health consultation and discussion of which area you are looking to target. The treatment should also include a couple of acupuncture points on the body to address any underlying issues. What does it involve? Many tiny needles are inserted along facial lines or in areas to encourage a 'lift' or tighten of the skin and underlying tissues, with the aim of increasing blood flow, boosting collagen production, and improving fascial tone. The session also includes cupping and gua sha using oils. Body points may also be used to help with underlying issues such as water retention. How many sessions do I need? We're working naturally with your body so results aren't instant. Most people have 6-10 1-hour sessions and may need 6 before seeing real more lasting results - everyone is different. Does it hurt? If you have had anti-wrinkle or filler injections the needles are nothing like this! You may feel a momentary 'pinch' sensation from the TINY needles, depending on the area, some parts of the face are more sensitive than others. Are there side effects? However careful we are it's possible to get a tiny bruise as in any needle insertion. No products or fillers are inserted into the face and any oils used are as non-reactive and nourishing as possible. Where possible 'real' acupuncture points are included in the treatment, rather than needles placed just for location, so the whole body should benefit. Pricing: £75 Meet the Team Helen Hunt LicAc. Dip.Nat. MBAcC. MANP. Read More

Discover Life Coaching 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 Spiritual Health Coaching & Courses Talking Therapies Life Coaching Guidance for personal growth and transformation. Life coaching is a collaborative, goal-focused process that supports individuals in making positive changes in their personal or professional lives. It is designed to help you gain clarity, overcome limiting beliefs and take meaningful action towards your goals. Through structured conversations, your coach will work with you to explore challenges, identify strengths, and create practical strategies for change. The process is future-focused and non-judgemental, supporting you to move forward with confidence and purpose. Life coaching can be helpful in a range of areas including career transitions, confidence building, stress management, work–life balance, or developing a deeper sense of direction and fulfilment. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, and many people find the process empowering, motivating and transformational. Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Amanda McGregor SRN, Cert ECBS Read More David Cotterill Read More Mary Theresa Walsh-Pammen Dip Rth Ct .Hyp GQHP BA(Hons) PGCE Read More

Discover Children’s Wellbeing 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 Children’s Therapies Pregnancy & Postnatal Talking Therapies Children’s Wellbeing This session is a space to allow your child to step out of the pressures of life and away from the screens. Allowing them to learn skills to help navigate & regulate their emotions, worries and anxiety through SOMA Breath, meditation, drumming, journaling, self-regulation tools and tips. This can be completely personalised to meet your child’s needs & age. I have over 10yrs experience working with children aged 5yr-17yrs. Pricing: From £65 Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Laura Bentley Read More

Discover Reflexology 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 Children’s Therapies Manual Therapies Mind–Body Therapies Pregnancy & Postnatal Reflexology Targeted foot therapy to support whole-body balance. Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet. These points, known as reflex zones, are believed to correspond to different organs and systems within the body. The treatment aims to support relaxation, reduce tension, and encourage the body’s natural healing processes. It may be particularly helpful for stress-related symptoms, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, fatigue, and general wellbeing. Each session is tailored to the individual, with pressure applied in a controlled and therapeutic way. Many people find reflexology deeply calming, and it is suitable for all ages, including during pregnancy. While reflexology does not diagnose or cure specific conditions, it is often used alongside other therapies to support holistic health and balance. Pricing: From £55 Meet the Team Angie Fernandes (nee Laslett) Read More Hannah Stacey Read More Nikki Mumby Read More

Discover Breathwork (Soma Breath) 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 Movement & Breath Spiritual & Intuitive Breathwork (Soma Breath) Guided breathwork to support physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Soma Breath is a structured form of breathwork that combines rhythmic breathing techniques, breath retention, and guided meditation to help balance the nervous system, boost energy levels, and support overall health. Rooted in ancient pranayama practices and informed by modern science, Soma Breath sessions are designed to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, improve oxygen efficiency, and promote mental clarity. Sessions may also include music, visualisation, and gentle movement to enhance the therapeutic effects. Soma Breath can be supportive for managing stress, anxiety, fatigue, low mood, and chronic tension. It is suitable for most people and can be adapted to meet individual health needs and experience levels. Sessions are led by certified facilitators and may be delivered one-to-one or in group settings as part of a broader holistic health plan. Pricing: 1-2-1 Session: £70 Group Session: £15pp Meet the Team Laura Bentley Read More

Discover Homeopathy 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 Children’s Therapies Mind–Body Therapies Nutritional / Diagnostic Pregnancy & Postnatal Homeopathy Individualised remedies using natural substances. Homeopathy is a system of complementary medicine that uses highly diluted natural substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing response. Remedies are made from sources such as plants, minerals and other naturally occurring materials. Treatment is tailored to the individual, taking into account the physical, emotional and mental aspects of health. During your consultation, a homeopath will explore your full health history and current symptoms to select a remedy that best matches your presentation. Homeopathy is gentle and non-invasive, making it suitable for people of all ages, including children, babies and during pregnancy. It may be used to support a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, often alongside conventional medical care. All remedies are prepared in licensed homeopathic pharmacies and taken in tablet or liquid form. Your practitioner will guide you through the process and provide individualised support throughout your treatment. Pricing: Contact for Info Meet the Team Catherine Gowers Dip. Hom, ACH, RSHom Read More Hana Hajkova Dip. Hom. ACH, RS Hom. Read More