Clarence Natural Therapies Grafton

Ayurvedic Services in Grafton

with Leanne Moore

Ayurvedic Consultation

The oldest form of recorded natural healing is Ayurveda, India’s traditional medical system. It has been practised for 1000’s of years to assist people in aligning with nature’s rhythms and regain greater health and wellbeing. There is a recognition that each individual is completely unique. Through a detailed health assessment, an Ayurvedic consultation honours this individuality, and with this understanding, seeks to bring the person back to their own balance with advice on lifestyle, diet and herbs.

Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga)

A sublime full body massage from India that honours your individuality. Each massage will vary according to specific needs.....

There is a focus on bringing all the qualities an individual requires for balance in life. For some, the style of massage will be nurturing, grounding, calm, warm and tranquil. For others, it may be stimulating and vigorous. Others may need a light, soothing and cooling touch. The herbal oils will also vary from person to person and from season to season.

Strength, stamina, health and vitality can be achieved through regular Ayurvedic massage. Abhyanga improves blood and lymphatic flow, loosens tight muscles, cleanses and vitalises the internal organs and calms the mind and nervous system, soothing away anxieties and suppressed emotions.

Synchronised Traditional Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga)

This is treatment provided by two therapists at the same time, massaging in a completely synchronised way.

Muscular - Skeletal Treatment for Pain Relief (Basti)

A specific Ayurvedic treatment to relieve muscular-skeletal pain, stiffness and lack of mobility. During a basti treatment medicated herbal oils are warmed and poured into a receptacle over the site of the pain or stiffness. These oils penetrate deeply into the tissues, softening and loosening tight muscles and joints. A specialised massage is then applied. Herbal steam completes the treatment.

It is an effective treatment for sciatica, frozen shoulder; tennis elbow; pain in the knees, lower back, neck, mid back and shoulder and to release emotional holding.

Ayurvedic Hand, Foot and Head Massage (Hastabhyanga, Padabhyanga and Shirobhyanga)

Ayurveda supports the notion that the whole body is reflected in the feet, hands and head.

It is believed that regular foot massage will balance and cleanse the internal organs and soothe an agitated mind. The nervous system is soothed, the body and mind grounded, anxiety and insomnia relieved.

The hand massage vitalises the whole being and balances the five elements through the fingertips. These elements of fire, air, water, ether and earth play and integral role in our health and healing according to Ayurvedic healing traditions.

Ayurvedic head massage relieves tension through the neck and shoulders, calms and strengthens the brain and expands consciousness.

Padabhyanga, hastabhyanga and shirobhyanga has a focus on promoting a harmonious flow of vital life energy (or prana) through the marmas of the feet, hands and head. The marmas are vital life energy centres that strengthen organs and body functions and can assist in alleviating diseases and imbalances.

Shirodhara

Shirodhara is a continual pouring of warm medicated oil to the forehead (3rd eye) and is an effective treatment for reducing stress and expanding one’s consciousness. It is done in a quiet setting with the individual lying on his/her back.

The mind, body and spirit are intimately connected, and Shirodhara, by calming the mind, relaxes the entire physiology. Shirodhara is especially effective for those experiencing anxiety, insomnia, depression, and stress in general. Shirodhara stimulates the pituitary gland, which helps bring hormonal balance. Thus, Shirodhara, because of its calming and nurturing effect, is beneficial for anyone.

Through its balancing effect on the different body-types and its stress relieving capabilities, shirodhara thus enables the natural expansion of consciousness, thereby leading to experience your natural state of bliss.

Kizzi Bolus Massage

Kizzali Bolus is a type of massage in which a pouch (bolus) containing a mixture of fresh and dried herbal ingredients is dipped in medicated herbal oil and used to massage the body. This is followed by a steam treatment.

It is an effective treatment for chronic and deep seated muscular, bone and nervous disorders such as:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Joint pain
Chronic fatigue and tiredness
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatism
Fibromyalgia
Muscular dystrophy

Navar Kizzi Massage

Navar Kizzi is a specialised massage treatment using a variety of rice that has medicinal properties. The rice is cooked in a milk and herb decoction and place in pouches, which are dipped in a heated milk and herb decoction and used to massage the body.

Its benefits include:

Creates suppleness and removes stiffness
Promotes sound sleep
Strengthens the body
Boosts the immune system
Slows down the ageing process
Improves the lustre and texture of the skin

It is recommended for those with:

High blood pressure
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatism
Joint and muscle pain
Adrenal fatigue
Inflammation
Polymyalgia
Neuritis
Neurological disorders like Parkinsons

Nasya

Nasya is the application of medicated nasal drops. Nasya is a brain and vitality tonic, while soothing your nervous system, and strengthening your respiratory and immune systems. It enhances pituitary and pineal function, balancing the hormonal system. The treatment includes face massage and hot fomentations.

It is a specific treatment for:

Sinus congestion and hayfever
Dizziness and vertigo
Headaches, including migraines
Fogginess
Loss of memory, concentration
Certain eye and ear problems (ear ache, cataracts)
Convulsions
Hoarse voice
Facial palsy
Hormonal imbalances
Anxiety

In addition to this it helps to improve breathing, deepen sleep, reduce fear, stimulates the brain and tones eye sight.

3 – 4 treatments are recommended for therapeutic benefit, followed by a home programme (self medicated nasal drops)

Pinda Svedana

A unique procedure where oil is poured all over the body, promoting sweat and nourishing the nervous system.

Benefits

Benefits the nervous system
Increases digestive health
Improves immune strength
Improves complexion
Assists in the healing of fractures
To facilitate normal labour

Indications

Paraplegia and monoplegia
Diaphoresis (heavy sweating)
Parkinson’s disease
Sexual debility
Nervous disorders

Udwarthanam

Udwarthanam is the name of a therapeutic treatment that involves massaging the body with a herbal powder. This massage stimulates sluggish circulation and improves the complexion of the skin.

Benefit

Reduces excess fat in the body
Increases the stability of the extremities
Improves body complexion
Leads to a sense of lightness in the body
Eliminates bad body odour due to excessive sweating
Cures itching

Indications

Motor Neuron Disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Hemiplegia
Skin diseases
Diabetes mellitus
Obesity

Netra Basti

This is a unique procedure where the eyes are bathed in an oily substance, usually medicated ghee. It is useful in both healthy and diseased patients. In healthy clients, netra basti is carried out to protect the eye from degeneration due to the ageing process and to improve the eyesight.

For the purpose of the therapeutic effects this procedure is advocated in clients suffering from the diseases of the eye. Following are the diseases where this unique procedure is found to be beneficial.

Darkness in front of the eyes.
Dryness of the eyes.
Squint.
Falling of the eye lashes.
Blurred vision.
Difficulty in opening and closing eyes.
Conjunctivitis.
Glaucoma
Fifth cranial nerve atrophy and nerve disorder.
Opacity of the cornea
Watering of the eyes.
Painful eyes.
Swollen eyes.

I have known Leanne Moore on a professional basis for around 14 years.

I have been seeing Leanne regularly as a client since June 2014 for weekly Ayurvedic Massage. A stroke 30 years ago as left me with wasted muscles and pain.I am finding that this weekly massage is helping me. I am excited to discover that I am developing a muscle in my left calf which was totally lost due to the weakness. Leanne has also corrected the level of my shoulders which is helping me to walk a lot straighter and reduced my pain. My fingers have uncurled, also reducing pain. Leanne has so much to give in the way of understanding the body and movement with all the years working with physio and rehabilitation people. I find the Ayurvedic massage is helping me so very much......... Virginia, 2014