Cognitive Hypnotherapy

What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works

Definition:

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a effective model for helping people make the changes they want, to change their perspective or get rid of life limiting beliefs and move from the negative to the positive. These changes can happen over a short period of time and the affects can be amazing whether it’s losing a fear or phobia that restricts your life or finding the confidence in you that helps you move forward in a relationship or your working life.

It is important to know that the hypnotherapy part of this powerful therapy approach is just one tool in the tool box. Cognitive Hypnotherapy uses the best techniques from other proven therapeutic models to facilitate fundamental change also.

Description:

Traditional hypnotherapy can tend to be a one-size-fits-all approach that is heavily dependent on scripts, but we are all unique and experience the world and our situations in unique ways – and our problems are often the result of miscalculations our brains make about the meaning of things when we’re younger, which will also vary from person to person, so the solution needs to be tailored to that uniqueness. This is fundamental to Cognitive Hypnotherapy. It means that Quest Institute trained therapists are adept at listening to clients and using the most appropriate techniques from a range of disciplines put together in a way that suits how the client thinks.

Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapists have a wide range of approaches to utilise with the client, whether from hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, AMDR positive psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy or gestalt to create a bespoke treatment plan for the client.

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a effective model for helping people make the changes they want, to change their perspective or get rid of life limiting beliefs and move from the negative to the positive. These changes can happen over a short period of time and the affects can be amazing whether it’s losing a fear or phobia that restricts your life or finding the confidence in you that helps you move forward in a relationship or your working life.

These changes are made at the best possible speed for you to experience lasting transformation.

Cognitive hypnotherapy can help you with e.g.

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Fears & Phobias

Addictions

Anxieties

Anger

PTSD

Stress

Depression

Our cognitive hypnotherapists

Barbara Hay

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Reflexology

What reflexology is and how it works

Definition:

Reflexology works by applying pressure to points on the body, specifically the feet, in order to improve health, relieve pain and promote relaxation. Reflexologists believe that certain zones on the feet, hands and ears correspond to various glands, organs and muscles located elsewhere in the body. When pressure is applied to these zones, people claim to experience beneficial health effects. For example, massaging the tips of the toes is believed to stimulate the head and brain and relieve headaches, while pressure applied to the ball of the foot is believed beneficial to the chest and heart.

Description:

Reflexology produces a variety of physical changes in the body. Overall relaxation is evident, which in itself is beneficial for health and well-being. Reflexology has also been shown to improve circulation and assist in the removal of waste products from the body. The increase in blood flow also enables vital nutrients to reach the cells of the body, which greatly improves oxygenation. The pressure and physical contact of reflexology offers many of the same benefits as other forms of massage therapy.

The exact way reflexology works in unknown, but a number of theories exist to explain its benefits. One primary theory is that reflexology works by sending a calming message to the central nervous system by way of the peripheral nerves in the hands and feet. This message signals the body to adjust its tension level, enhancing relaxation and increasing blood flow. A second theory suggests that the stimulation resulting from a reflexology session releases endorphins and monoamines; two compounds that work to control pain and induce relaxation. A third theory, called the Zone Theory, indicates reflexology works in a similar manner to acupuncture. This theory suggests the body is divided into 10 vertical zones, and that every muscle and organ in the body can be stimulated by working on the corresponding zone point in the hands and feet

Reflexology can help you with

Anxieties

Emotional Wellbeing

Stress

Chronic Illness

Women’s Health

IBS & Digestion Issues

Insomnia

Our Reflexologists

Vicki Hudson

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Pain Management

What pain management is and how it works

Definition:

Pain is a signal, an alarm to make you aware some part of your body may be or may become damaged. Once you recognise and take steps to remove the cause of the pain or act to remedy the damage being done there is no need for the pain to continue. How many times have you contacted the surgery for an appointment with your GP and found that when you get to your appointment the pain has disappeared or the symptom is no longer presenting? This is because you have taken action in order to address the problem. Many aches and pains and ailments are rooted in brain processes that can be affected by your mental attitude and emotion, promoting good mental health or letting go of emotional issues repairs a lot of ailments the body can suffer with. Our pain clinic offers several therapies all of which are very successful for most people in managing, diminishing or negating pain.

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Different approaches provide different solutions. We have a range of therapies that can help you either manage or be rid of pain.

Exercise Rehabilitation

Exercise can help rebuild confidence and manage anxiety and stress.

Regular exercise before surgery or after treatment will help you recover faster and have better outcomes.

Rehab exercises to regain strength, mobility, core stability and encouraging of good form to make everyday activities easier.

Injury prevention

Sports Massage Therapy

sporting injuries;

General Lowe back pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Achillies Tendinosis

Frozen Shoulder / Rotator Cuff

Strains

Shin Splints

Tennis / Golfers elbow

Massage

Our therapists focus on acute and chronic pain conditions that arise in the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Whether this pain has arisen from injury, poor posture, overuse (i.e. repetitive strain), stress or any other reason we aim is to relieve your pain and improve your flexibility.

EFT

EFT is very effective in helping manage pain in chronic illnesses such Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It has been researched extensively, with strongly positive results for its effectiveness in resolving both emotional and physical difficulties. It is gentle enough to be used by people in chronic pain and with the pain that comes from chronic disease.

The pain management team can help you with

Emotional Wellbeing

Chronic Illness

Insomnia

Our pain management team

Barbara Hay

Vicki Hudson

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Pregnancy Reflexology

What pregnancy reflexology is and how it works

Definition:

Women can suffer from many health issues while pregnant due to the changes that occur in the body; insomnia, tiredness, swollen joints and SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction). This is caused by an instability or stiffness in the pelvic joints at either the back or front of your pelvis. From morning sickness to helping with labour there is a place for reflexology throughout your pregnancy. Our reflexologists have undergone specialist training to ensure you and your baby have the safest and most effective therapeutic experience. In addition our therapist will tailor the treatment session to suit your needs specifically.

Description:

Keeping the hormones balanced during pregnancy is as important as before pregnancy, as this enables the body to support the pregnancy to it’s maximum.

Reflexology can reduce these symptoms to enable freer movement.

Pregnancy can cause it’s own emotional stresses for the woman and therefore regular reflexology is helpful to relax and create a feeling of calm for the woman to look forward to the forthcoming event. Using lymphatic drainage techniques reflexology will drain excessive fluid from the feet and help the lymphatic system to flow better and work more efficiently throughout the body.

Pregnancy Reflexology can help you with

Pain Management

Emotional Wellbeing

IBS & Digestion Issues

Insomnia

Our Pregnancy reflexologists

Vicki Hudson

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Pregnancy Massage

What pregnancy massage is and how it works

Definition:

Pregnancy massage is tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies, and therapists who are trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques accordingly. Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care.

Description:

Massage may help to address many common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Your centre of gravity changes as you grow through through your pregnancy putting additional stress on your shoulders, back, hips and abdominal muscles. Sciatic nerve pain is often commonly experienced by many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back.

Ligaments relax and your pelvic joints become less stable, pulling your pelvis forward, resulting in lower back pain and sometimes pelvic instablity, otherwise known as SPD. Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction is caused by a misalignment or stiffness of your pelvic joints at either the back or front of your pelvis. Pelvic pain or SPD can occur from around the 12th week of pregnancy onwards, but it is also recognised as a postnatal issue.

Studies have indicated that a pregnancy massage performed during pregnancy can help reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and help improve labour outcomes and newborn health.

The evidence points strongly to maternal and newborn health benefits when therapeutic massage is incorporated into regular prenatal care.

Pregnancy massages are not offered during the first trimester. The reason is the potential for miscarriage.

Pregnancy massage can help you with

Pain Management

Anxieties

Emotional Wellbeing

Stress

Our pregnancy massage therapists

Vicki Hudson

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Neuro Linguistic Programming

Neuro Linguistic Programming

What Neuro Linguistic Programming is and how it works

Definition:

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the science of modelling the patterns of human behavior. NLP explores the inner workings of the human mind: how we think, how we develop our desires, goals and fears and how we motivate ourselves, make connections, and give meaning to our experiences.

NLP is like the ‘user’s manual’ for the mind, and allows us to use the language of the mind to consistently achieve our specific and desired outcomes.

Description:

Neuro-Linguistic Programming is an extremely powerful concept. It is said by many to contain the most accessible, positive and useful aspects of modern psychology, and so can be helpful in virtually every aspect of personal and inter-personal relations. NLP has many beneficial uses for self-development, and for businesses and organisations; for example NLP enables better communications in customer service, and all types of selling. NLP enables better awareness and control of oneself, better appreciation of the other person’s feelings and behavioural style, which in turn enables better empathy and cooperation. NLP improves understanding in all one-to-one communications, especially interviewing and appraisals (whether used by the interviewer or the interviewee).

Because NLP affects how we think, you can have the changes you want in many areas.

Neuro Linguistic Programming can help you with

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Fears & Phobias

Anxieties

Anger

Depression

Insomnia

Our NLP practitioners

Barbara Hay

Ready to give it a try?

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Having a child

Suffering from pregnancy related issues? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction). Pelvic joints become less stable, pulling your pelvis forward, resulting in lower back pain and sometimes pelvic instability,
Morning sickness
Swollen and aching joints
Over your due date?
Excessive fluid in feet and ankles

There are many different causes for pregnancy related symptoms

There are a few common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Your centre of gravity changes as you grow through through your pregnancy putting additional stress on your shoulders, back, hips and abdominal muscles. Sciatic nerve pain is often commonly experienced by many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back.

Ligaments relax and your pelvic joints become less stable, pulling your pelvis forward, resulting in lower back pain and sometimes pelvic instability, otherwise known as SPD.

Swelling is caused by your body holding more water than usual when you’re pregnant. Throughout the day the extra water tends to gather in the lowest parts of the body, especially if the weather is hot or you have been standing a lot. The pressure of your growing womb can also affect the blood flow in your legs. This can cause fluid to build up in your legs, ankles and feet.

Top Tips to keep healthy in pregnancy

Avoid standing for long periods.
Get enough rest, particularly later in pregnancy
Eat well, avoid alcohol, drink plenty of water take regular walks.
Book regular pregnancy treatments.

How we can help you

Your Pregnancy Journey is as unique as you. It’s time to look after yourself and the baby developing inside you. Staying well physically and emotionally throughout your pregnancy give your baby the best start to life. Our treatments supports the mum to be and her baby from around time mum to be is around 12 weeks pregnant right through to the birth. Using the latest techniques our proven, evidence based therapies can help you. Our purpose is to provide the best service within a non-clinical, friendly environment. Our qualified therapists have a minimum of 8 years’ experience and offer the most up to date techniques in order to effect change in the fastest, safest way possible.

Pregnancy massage is tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies, and therapists who are trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques accordingly. Massage therapy during pregnancy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. Massage may help to address many common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Your centre of gravity changes as you grow through through your pregnancy putting additional stress on your shoulders, back, hips and abdominal muscles. Sciatic nerve pain is often commonly experienced by many women in late pregnancy as the uterus rests on muscles of the pelvic floor and lower back.

Pregnancy Reflexology.

Having reflexology while pregnant can help a woman to enjoy the most positive time in her life. From morning sickness to helping with labour there is a place for reflexology throughout your pregnancy. The reflexologist will have undergone additional training to understand the pregnant body.Keeping the hormones balanced during pregnancy is as important as before pregnancy, as this enables the body to support the pregnancy to it’s maximum.

Transcendance Pregnancy Package.

This package is the ultimate in pregnancy care. A tailored made treatment session designed to suit your needs; our specialist therapists will assess your needs and will tailor the treatment to suit you.

The reflexology part of the treatment will help relieve aches and pains in your joints, relieve the symptoms of SPD, will drain excessive fluid from the feet and ankles helping the lymphatic system to flow better and work more efficiently throughout the body. Reflexology also balances your hormonal system aiding the body to prepare for labour and childbirth. Research has shown that reflexology is excellent for maintaining or increasing milk supply enhancing bonding and breastfeeding as well as helping to reduce the effects of postnatal depression.

Complementing the reflexology is the massage treatment, helping you relax further while relieving aches and pains in your back and joints. Pregnancy Massage therapy can help address inflamed nerves by helping to release the tension on nearby muscles. Regular treatments can help reduce stress, prepare your body and mind for a shorter labour and get you back your body back to normal quicker after the birth. This package is available as a 60 minute or 90 minute treatment.

Therapies to help you stay well physically and emotionally throughout your pregnancy

Lymphatic Drainage

Pregnancy Reflexology

Pregnancy Massage

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Wanting a child

Worried it May Never Happen for You? Need to Know You Have Done Everything You Can? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

Poor sperm motility
Low sperm count
PCOS
Endometriosis
Amenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
Oligomenorrhoea

There are many different causes for unexplained infertility

The reproduction system is a finely balanced system much like the rest of your body; when are under pressure, feel anxiety or are concerned we produce hormones which counteract the reproductive hormones. When we are feeling pressure our pituitary and adrenal glands produce adrenaline and cortisol in preparation for fight or flight. If the pressure doesn’t pass within a short time we continue to produce these chemicals and long periods of these chemicals cause problems elsewhere in the body. In relation to fertility this alarm reaction engages both the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands which causes disruption with hormonal balancing required for the reproductive system.
When the subconscious detects a stressful situation it sets of the alarm system, the Hypothalamus reacts immediately by sending messages to the pituitary gland and the adrenal glands, these glands send the stress hormones to prepare the body for fight or flight (Sympathetic Nervous System), shutting down non critical functions including reproductive systems. On going stress (and production of stress hormones) disrupts the activity of progesterone, inhibit implantation of the fertilised egg and prevent ovulation thinning of the uterine wall lining. In addition, the chemical imbalances also serve to decrease the sex drive in both males and females.

The work that do we together will decrease the stress hormones which in turn allows the reproduction hormones to be produced restoring balance to the reproductive system.

Reproreflexology works in a subtle way on a physical and emotional level and is especially beneficial for those experiencing fertility issues. Reflexology can be particularly beneficial in the time leading up to egg collection and embryo transfer. Treatment sessions will encourage relaxation and alleviate anxiety, helping to reduce stress hormones, which may improve your chances of success. Around four to six sessions is recommended.

Top Tips to fight Infertility

Stress and anxiety contribute significantly to fertility issues. Find ways to lower your stress levels.
Be aware that in 50% of fertility cases men’s issues are the reason. Some times both the male and female can have problems at the same time.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, drugs and stop smoking.
Maybe get a medication review to find out if your medication may affect your fertility.
Eat a healthy balanced diet. If you are overweight, losing weight can help.

How we can help you

If you are reading this then you may be experiencing some of the pain, stress and despair that many people experience on their infertility journey. However you too can have the joy that many of our clients experience when they finally conceive against all odds.

Your mind and body are one system. Epigenetics demonstrates how our thinking and emotions can affect our body’s down to cellular level.

Your mind affects your day to day experience of the journey but it can also affect you ability to get pregnant whether tying to conceive naturally or with fertility treatment. Turn hope into success, feel more in control with our fertility support programmes.

Support with personalised programmes through natural Fertility or Assisted Fertility.

We believe if you treat the mind as well as the body as well as the body often associated fertility is not necessary.
We also believe that if you factor in the mind you can increase the success of fertility treatment significantly.
Studies, and our clinical experience, indicate the success rate can increase form average of 25%-30% to 50%-70%.

Evidence shows that IVF, ART and other methods of assisted fertility are proven to increase your stress levels which in turn decrease your chances of success. Our specially designed programs will help reduce stress and promote conception and a successful pregnancy.

Infertility is not simply a physical issue, but that stress, emotion, fear, anxiety, trauma and belief all play a vital role in creating conception. Hypnotherapy and/or Reflexology for fertility can help with natural conception and support assisted conception.

Whether you’re a man or a woman, and no matter what part of your fertility journey you have reached Reproflexology can help you to face the next step with courage and confidence.

Therapies to help you overcome infertility

Reproreflexology

Cognitive Hypnotherapy

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Weight loss

Can‘t seem to lose weight? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

Knowing how to eat healthily but cant follow a healthy eating pattern
Binge eating certain food types then feeling guilty and disappointed
Eating comfort food in excess when feeling stressed
Finding yourself in a pattern of eating and not sure why or how to break out of it

There are different reasons for being over weight

Struggling to lose weight? Cant seem to stick to a healthy eating regime? You probably know what to do to lose weight but something is stopping you from either moving towards to your goal or sticking with your plan to lose weight. Nowadays there is so much information and education about healthy eating, calories, carbs, exercise etc. It’s not that we don’t what we should do to eat healthily and lose weight. It’s more about the subconscious drive to comfort eat. Feeling not good enough, overwhelmed, fearful, lonely or anxious are just a few of the powerful emotions which drive us to self sooth. Food can help us feel better almost immediately. We get a huge dopamine hit but it’s short lived an temporary. So we self sooth more and more often to feel better. Sometimes we aren’t aware consciously what we are feeling deep down.

Top Tips to fight comfort eating

Recognise the triggers. Keep a dairy to help you understand what is happening when you need to eat.
Find an alternative way to met your emotional needs.
Treat yourself in ways that doesn’t involve food. A new book, a candle lit bath or a nice walk.
Practice sitting with uncomfortable emotions. Acknowledge them instead of distracting or dismissing.
Book some sessions with one of our qualified and experienced therapists.

How we can help you

We can help you. We have several therapists who can help you. Using Hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, CBT or the Freedom2 weight loss program our experienced and qualified therapists can help you uncover the mental blocks which are preventing you from being the person you want to be, remove the limiting beliefs you have deep inside and change the negative patterns which hold you back from living your life how you want to.

Therapies to help you overcome weight issues

Lymphatic Drainage

EFT Emotional Freedom Technique

Cognitive Hypnotherapy

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Contact us now for a free and friendly first consultation.

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Low self esteem? Lacking in confidence? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

Suffering from impostor syndrome
Avoiding social situations
Giving reasons or explaining yourself
Taking things personally
You give up too soon
You can't handle compliments

There are many different reasons for low self esteem and/or lack of confidence

Real Self Confidence and Esteem is based in emotion, not a self image.
To build self confidence and overcome low self esteem is to change how we feel emotionally about ourselves. To change our emotion requires changing two different core beliefs about self image. The first core belief is obvious. It is the belief that we are not good enough. It may have a more specific association to how we look, how smart we are, money, or lack of confidence sexually. The second core belief to change is the image of success that we feel we should be. Changing this belief is contrary to logic, but is a must if we are to overcome insecurity and raise our self esteem.

You would be amazed at the number of people that have a problem with low self-esteem or a lack of confidence. However, just imagine how it would be to live your life feeling confident in who you are and in your abilities. Just think of all the things you could achieve if you had that self-esteem and felt as confident as you imagine other people to feel.

Top Tips to fight lack of confidence and self esteem

Challenge your limiting beliefs .
Do things that take you outside your comfort zone
Surround yourself with positive people.
Stop putting yourself down.
Heal your past, book some sessions with one of our skilled therapists.

How we can help you

Dealing with confidence and self-esteem issues allows you to become the person you want to be. We can help guide you towards solutions that will allow you to take control, replacing old negative feelings and patterns of behaviour and taking you towards the new, positive, confident you.

We can give you back your control over your habits, your frustrations, and your self-denial and basically over your life.
Improving your low self-esteem is essential for your self development and to face the challenges in your every day life.

Therapies to help you overcome low self esteem and lack of confidence

EFT Emotional Freedom Technique

Cognitive Hypnotherapy

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Cognitive Hypnotherapy

What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works​

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Cognitive hypnotherapy can help you with e.g.

Our cognitive hypnotherapists

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Reflexology

What reflexology is and how it works​

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Reflexology can help you with

Our Reflexologists

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Pain Management

What pain management is and how it works

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The pain management team can help you with

Our pain management team

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Pregnancy Reflexology

What pregnancy reflexology is and how it works​

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Pregnancy Reflexology can help you with

Our Pregnancy reflexologists

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Pregnancy Massage

What pregnancy massage is and how it works​

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Pregnancy massage can help you with

Our pregnancy massage therapists

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Neuro Linguistic Programming

What Neuro Linguistic Programming is and how it works​

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Neuro Linguistic Programming can help you with

Our NLP practitioners

Ready to give it a try?

Unsure if this is the right answer for your current situation?

Having a child

Suffering from pregnancy related issues? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

There are many different causes for pregnancy related symptoms

Top Tips to keep healthy in pregnancy

How we can help you

Therapies to help you stay well physically and emotionally throughout your pregnancy

Unsure what‘s the best solution for you?

Wanting a child

Worried it May Never Happen for You? Need to Know You Have Done Everything You Can? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

There are many different causes for unexplained infertility

Top Tips to fight Infertility

How we can help you

Therapies to help you overcome infertility

Unsure what‘s the best solution for you?

Weight loss

Can‘t seem to lose weight? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

There are different reasons for being over weight

Top Tips to fight comfort eating

How we can help you

Therapies to help you overcome weight issues

Unsure what‘s the best solution for you?

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Low self esteem? Lacking in confidence? This can help.

Are you experiencing one of the following symptoms?

There are many different reasons for low self esteem and/or lack of confidence

Top Tips to fight lack of confidence and self esteem

How we can help you

Therapies to help you overcome low self esteem and lack of confidence

What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works

What reflexology is and how it works

What pregnancy reflexology is and how it works

What pregnancy massage is and how it works

What Neuro Linguistic Programming is and how it works