What is Crystal Therapy?

From as far back as the days of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, through the ancient Mayan and Hebrew civilisations, and including Far Eastern and Native American cultures, crystals and gemstones have been used both in spiritual rituals and as aids to physical healing.
Egyptians used crystals around their necks to absorb illness and to allow it to dissipate; and they have long been used as amulets for protection, or as symbols of power and wealth.

Crystals have been used for thousands of years for adornment and to influence the course of life. Ancient civilisations believed crystals were gifts from the gods and their magical properties have been recognised in almost every culture.

What happens during the session?

Your first appointment begins with a consultation to enable a full assessment of your needs. This will be carried out in complete privacy,where all personal details remain completely confidential. You should allow an extra 10-15 minutes for the consultation. The consultation session is a vital part of the process as it helps to ensure that you receive the best possible treatment.

The practitioner will ask some questions about your general health, lifestyle, any current or recent injuries, areas of pain and family history. The practitioner will also ask you what you are hoping to achieve from your treatment in order to tailor a treatment plan specific to your individual needs.

During the treatment crystals are laid on or around the body and the practitioner uses different techniques to bring balance to all the energy systems; physically, emotionally, and mentally. Guided visualisation, relaxation techniques or Reiki & Seichem may be used to further enhance the treatment.

A crystal therapy treatment will assist the body’s own natural healing process by balancing your energy centres (chakras). It is a gentle but powerful therapy aligning both the physical and emotional element – mind, body, spirit.

The treatment is given with the client fully clothed either lying on a couch or sitting upright in a chair whilst the practitioner follows a sequence of techniques.

Crystals are chosen for each of the main chakra points and the crystals are laid upon the body at these or other chosen points. Individuals can experience different effects like fluctuating warmth or cold, tingling, emotional changes, clarity and more. Whatever the experience, the treatment is very relaxing and tranquil.

What happens after the session?

Suitable after-care advice and any further sessions necessary will be discussed to develop a future treatment plan. You may experience contra-actions after the session, which are the body’s normal reaction to massage, especially when extremely stressed or new to treatment. Contra-actions may include tiredness,vivid and colourful dreams or heightened emotions. These will also be discussed with you after the session.