Body, Mind & Soul Retreat

03 - 07 October 2018

About the modalities and specialists The combination of , and cranial offer an extremely profound combination of healing modalities. Whilst they each offer a complete spectrum of healing, when combined they create an opportunity for a profound shift in our wellbeing, working in synergy to rebalance and reset our body, mind and realign with our spirit.

Aromatherapy provides the opportunity for emotional healing, supported by the medical benefits of the essential oils. Acupuncture releases blockages and supports our internal organs, whilst cranial osteopathy realigns the physical structure of the body.

Each of our three specialists, Anna, John and Suzanne, have more than 30,000 hours of experience and have worked extensively together in clinical practise in the belief that a multidisciplinary approach to wellbeing provides optimal results.

Acupuncture : Anna Kiff

Acupuncture is a surprisingly gentle form of treatment which can accomplish deep and lasting results. By inserting hair-fine (single use) needles at certain sites in the body acupuncture promotes the body’s ability to heal itself.

Anna trained as an acupuncturist at the London School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese (graduating in 1996) with clinical experience in a hospital in Kunming (China)

‘As an acupuncturist practising in London for over twenty years, I am passionate about the transformative power of acupuncture to improve my patients’ and wellbeing. I believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to enjoy the best of health and I work with clients to help them feel their best and bring balance and control into their lives.’ Aromatherapy : Suzanne

The use of plant extracts is one of the oldest healing modalities in the World. The essential oils, derived from distilling the plant extract, have direct medically recognized benefits and can be used in , topical applications (on pulse points) and used for their scent. Their effects on the limbic system, linking scent with memory, makes the use of essential oils in releasing emotional holding patterns extremely effective.

Suzanne has 40 years of experience as a qualified Natural Health Practitioner specialising in holistic aromatherapy incorporating hot stones massage, and . She qualified as a Master 25 years ago which she includes in her healing practice alongside her individual approach to meditation and Mindfulness.

Cranial Osteopathy : John L oftus

We create holding patterns, the result of stress and trauma from accidents and injuries often dating back to birth and childhood, that then manifest in imbalances within the body and pain. Listening sensitively to the cranial rhythms this medically licensed modality provides the opportunity to release stress and rebalance the body through gentle manipulation of , and

John Loftus has been in practise for more than 30 years and has more than 30,000 hours of clinical experience. John trained as a classical osteopath and naturopath at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London and completed post-graduate training in Cranial Osteopathy. He incorporates these disciplines into his treatments, by correcting muscularskeletal issues using gentle mobilisation and then balancing and stabilizing the system with cranial sacral therapy.

Retreat overview and inclusions :

• 6 specialist sessions during the retreat (2 sessions with each specialist) • Daily group yoga class • Airport transfer (Marseille) to and from property • Accommodation and all meals and refreshments (excluding alcohol) at Villa La Coste

Cost: EU 5,280 (single) and 6,760 (double) EU 200 per session with specialist for the hotel guest

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