BODYWORK THERAPIES FOR WOMEN

A Guide

Delcia McNeil

 

This informative guide examines the numerous bodywork therapies available, with particular focus on their relevance to women's physical and emotional health. Therapies include:

 

• Massage, Osteopathy

• Hypnotherapy, Rebirthing

• Shiatsu, Acupuncture

• Rolfing, Alexander Technique

• Metaphysical Healing

• Bioenergetics, Gestalt

• Trager Approach, Zero Balancing

• Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and more.

 

Delcia McNeil examines each therapy in turn, outlining which conditions it will help alleviate and explaining its theoretical background and philosophy. She also clarifies what to expect at each bodywork session and provides advice on how to find a practitioner, as well as suggesting self-help techniques to try at home.

Above all, McNeil advocates a holistic approach to health and the body - highlighting the effectiveness of focused touch, non-invasive treatments, sensitivity and intuition.

 

Delcia McNeil

has practised and taught subtle energy healing since 1983 and is co-Principal of the Rowan School for Healing and Personal Growth. She is a Spectrum and UKCP registered humanistic psychotherapist and a professional massage practitioner. She is a member of a number of professional organisations including the Association for Therapeutic Healers, The National Federation of Spiritual Healers, The Doctor-Healer Network, and the International Group for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Healing. She is also an artist who specialises in the abstract painting of energies, thoughts, emotions and sensations. Delcia lives and works both inthe Lake District and London, where she has a private practice.

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