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Holistic therapies can assist you in the pursuit of a healthier, more balanced life style....

After a dull winter, we are all in need of a boost.  Why not kick-start your Spring re-awakening with an holistic therapy? 

There are plenty of therapies to choose from, and many can be combined with essential oils to give that extra edge.  As an Aromatherapist, I can prescribe essential oils to treat a wide range of physical & emotional conditions, as well as creating blends to lift the spirit. 

The wide ranging benefits of essential oils are too numerous to list.  It is probably true to say that whatever ails you, there really is an essential oil to suit.......

I have compiled a list of some of the more well known benefits:
  • Aid detoxification
  • Boost the immune system
  • Aid digestive conditions, i.e. irritable bowel
  • Lift the spirit
  • Assist mental focus
  • Ease muscular aches & pains
  • Ease nerve pain
  • Assist clearing of sinus congestion
  • Curb the appetite
  • Tighten & tone slack skin
  • Boost the circulation
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Soothe & calm
  • Aid relaxation
  • Improve sleep
I carry a wide range of high quality essential oils, all of which are available for selection & use for your treatment.  My own personal favourites include Neroli & Sandalwood.

Our well-being is dependent upon many factors


Our hectic lifestyles means that we rarely switch off & relax.... 
We are always trying to fit in the extra thing that we feel we ought to be able to do. This pattern is not conducive to good health, and eventually our bodies cry out under the strain of it all.  This is when illness occurs.


In the West we seem to think that looking after ourselves properly is a luxury, whereas in reality it is a necessity.  Making small changes in our daily lives could make a real difference between poor health & good health. 

Some cultures, such as the Thai culture, have different attitudes.  In Thailand it is the norm to relax and have a treatment at anytime of day, so much so that treatments are available on street corners, in shops, at therapy centres, in health & beauty spas, at home, in hotels and on the beach.  

Their sensible attitude also means that they see this as necessary to their well-being, and they rest & relax afterwards, unlike us in the UK, who tend to rush around trying to make up time for the odd hour or so that we have had out!  

Taking the time to relax & have a treatment is taking a positive step towards improving your own health & well-being.  Many therapies facilitate the relaxing of overly tight, tense & tired muscles, and all therapies facilitate your body towards a state of balance.

There are many different therapies & all are designed to help you take time out and relax from your hectic schedule.  Certain therapies can target specific health concerns.  If you have particular health concerns, you may like to discuss which therapy would be the most appropriate for you at the time of booking.  In some instances it may be necessary to check with your GP before having a therapy.


Zest 4 Life offers you the opportunity to experience a wide variety of therapies in a safe & chemically-free environment at Frampton Cotterell, near Bristol.

Zest 4 Life is owned & run by Judith Ryder ATLM.  MICHT.
I have professional membership with:
I am also a Tutor for Teach Therapy, Cardiff, where I regularly teach Hopi Ear Candling & Thai Foot Massage as post-graduate courses to qualified Therapists.

I also co-ordinate the South Gloucestershire FHT support group and regularly teach therapies in South Gloucestershire as 1 day workshops and as evening classes.

WORKING HOLISTICALLY

I work holistically, and tend to tailor my treatments to suit each client.  For example, when doing ear candling, I usually follow this with a facial lymphatic & sinus drainage massage, often incorporating Ear Reflexology.  I can then show you how you can continue the  benefits & aid sinus drainage by working certain reflex points on your hands. 

When I am doing a body massage, if the shoulders or sacrum are particularly tight or restricted, I  may use neuro-muscular techniques, or sacral release to  free these areas up.  Most massage treatments that I do will also involve an element of passive & resisted (PNF) stretching.

By working in this manner, I am able to do more to improve your well-being, and can bring ease to long-term & chronic conditions, as well as relieving acute problems such as strained muscles. 



THE THERAPY MENU

Prescriptive Aromatherapy Blending & Massage

Hot Stone Massage

Reflexology & Vertical Reflex Therapy

Ear Reflexology

Holistic Massage (Swedish)        

Seated Acupressure Massage (clothed)

Indian Head Massage (seated & clothed)

Dry Massage (clothed)

Hopi Ear Candling 

Aromatherapy &/or fresh fruit Facial

Tsuboki Japanese Acupressure Facial

Thai Herbal Compress /Aromatherapy

Thai Foot Massage

Baby & Infant Massage Instruction

                         
                                                                

WEDDINGS

A pre-wedding package can be tailor-made to enable the Bride & her Bridesmaids, and the Mother of the Bride, to enjoy a relaxing treatment either on the day prior to the wedding, or on the special day itself.  I work in conjunction with other highly qualified therapists, so that all of the Bridal party can receive a wonderful treatment. 


These treatments can be carried out at either the wedding venue, in my Home Therapy Room, or in your own home.


GIFT VOUCHERS

I have a range of gift vouchers including my special 'Mum to Be' Gift Voucher.  All are professionally printed on high quality card & are supplied with an envelope.

Gift Vouchers can be made out for any amount £ sterling, or for a specific treatment (for the times when you would rather the recipient didn't know the price).  Gift vouchers are thoughtful presents which can be appreciated before, during and after the therapy! 

                    

MUM TO BE / BABY IN WAITING Gift Voucher - £50.00
A 2 part gift voucher enabling the expectant Mum to have a therapy & a one-to-one lesson in baby massage before the birth.  Following the birth she has a 2nd appointment for a further one-to-one lesson in Baby Massage with her baby.

APPOINTMENTS
Appointments can be made by phone, subject to availability. Advanced booking is advised, but occasionally same day appointments may be possible.  For men who would like a treatment, please bear in mind that your first appointment will need to be early evening or at the weekend.  

Phoning me on 01454 773760 is preferred way of getting in touch to make an appointment.  I always have an answering machine on, but I do answer the phone when I can.  Please do leave me a message & I will return your call. 


Tel.          01454 773 760

Mobile.      07962 863 604

        or you can email me: judith@zest4life.org.uk     

                         

IN NEED A HOLIDAY OR SHORT BREAK?

For those of you who need more than a treatment to help you relax & re-balance, we now have a luxury 1 bed holiday apartment in North Devon.  For details please look at our website www.2ashmour.co.uk


QUEST CORPORATE THERAPIES - THERAPIES IN THE WORKPLACE

With more than 4 years experience of delivering corporate therapies in the workplace, you can be confident that our treatment menu, quality of service & excellent reliability, can add value to your everyday work life, when you engage us.

Our package includes an overview, typical funding options (i.e. company pay 50% & employee pays 50%), a health checklist, a timetabled booking sheet & points to make the day run smoothly.  We can also provide references from satisfied employers.