Welcome Olwyn Rowlands of www.nodressrehearsal.co.uk

No Dress Rehearsal – Hypnotherapy Fact sheet

What is hypnotherapy?

Hypnotherapy is a talking therapy that has ancient roots and is now based firmly in well researched psychology and neuro-science.  We all know our own mind and can choose to do things.  And, we all do things without even thinking and this is controlled by the unconscious mind.  No surgeon or doctor can find the mind, and yet we all know that the conscious and unconscious mind exists.  To explain this simplistically, the brain controls our emotions, thoughts, memories, anxieties and imagination.

Hypnotherapy works with the unconscious mind by helping to re-programme the brain.

This is what happens when we learn something new.  It is true: from learning to tie your shoe laces to learning to challenge anxious thoughts.  Our brain learns new ways of doing things and so develops new habits.  It was once believed that our brains were set by a certain age and that you ‘couldn’t teach an old dog new tricks’.  However, we now know that the brain changes and reshapes: this is called plasticity and we never stop learning no matter how old we get.

What happens in a session?

The first half of the session is talking.  It is important to gain a clear insight into exactly what you want to achieve from the session.  We explore your motivation for making this change and your beliefs about the issue you want to address.  What you believe or what you think is not always true and often that needs to be challenged.

The next part of the session is a relaxation with a guided visualisation.  You will be able to hear me talking and you find that the things I am saying sound just right for you.  How is this, you may ask.  This is because the suggestions I make are all based on what you have told me and therefore they are easy to accept as this is what you want now.

Is being suggestible a sign of weakness?  No, it is quite the opposite; it is a sign of strength of character as you work for change.  Sometimes it is much easier to stay stuck in an uncomfortable place than to face change.  Hypnotherapy is used to bring about positive change that is desired by you.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends on the issue you want to address, the impact it has on your life now, and the length of time this has been troubling you.  For example, if you suffer from anxiety and have panic attacks it is likely to take a minimum of 3 sessions to make the changes you need to feel more relaxed and confident.  However, you will feel the benefit even after the first session.  This is a really good investment of your time and money as feeling confident is priceless.

Some issues can be resolved in one session.  An example of this could be reducing driving test nerves to enable you to take your test successfully – provided you are a good driver!

Can anyone have hypnotherapy?

Yes, but there are a couple of conditions that may preclude you from hypnotherapy:

• Epilepsy or having fits
• Serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other psychotic illnesses.

You may be able to consider coaching as an alternative.

If you are already seeing another health professional for your issue, then I would recommend that you consult them first about having hypnotherapy.  Most GPs have agreed to this and thought it would be useful for their patients.

Children

I do also work with young people, age 13 years and older and I have a full enhanced CRB check in place.  My teaching experience has been mainly with teenagers, young adults and adult returners to learning.  Along with this, I have worked with a great number of younger clients, especially around confidence, shyness and exam nerves.

What can hypnotherapy be used for?

Stress management

Reducing anxiety and panic attacks

Fears and phobias

Habit changes: from biting your nails to drinking too much

Exam nerves, including driving test nerves

Shyness and blushing

Confidence building

Public speaking and presentation skills

And so much more…

Find out more:

Olwyn Rowlands, 07749638149 or call the totally tranquil clinic on 0191 5483388 to book an appointment.

Olwyn@nodressrehearsal.co.uk

www.nodressrehearsal.co.uk

We found a new premises in Roker. It was refurbished Oct 2012- Jan 2013. We had an open day Sat 19th Jan, great turn out. We got a new receptionist in Jan. Our New premises is 37 Mere Knolls Road, Roker, Sunderland, SR6 9LG, tel 0191 5483388. we now have two rooms, waiting area, reception, stock for sale. We have visiting complementary therapists who provide facials, reflexology, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Bach Flower Remedies, Life Coaching and Chiropody. Danielle went off on maternity leave 4 weeks ago and 2 weeks ago had a bouncing baby boy, Brodie. Sian the receptionist is leaving in two days time to head off Magaluf for the summer, new receptionist starts in the next couple of weeks. This weekend we are attending Feel Good Sunderland- A health, Fitness, well being and beauty event happening in Sunderland. Sat 27th April 10-4pm. A full blog on this tomorrow

Book a sports massage in the first 2 weeks of Sept (1st-15th) and get the same one half price *in the second 2 weeks of Sept (17th- 30th).

*offer expires 30th September 2012, cannot be used with any other offers or promotions or to be used in conjucntion with Gift Vouchers.

We thought we would give a little treat to all those yummy mummies-to-be out there in the area.
We are offering through August and September * a special offer on Pregnancy Massage. We had to extend it as we couldnt fit you all in!!

*Receive a 60 minute Specialist Pregnancy Massage for only £25, normally £40. You will also receive a complimentary bottle of blended oils, suitable for you to use on you skin at home*

Pregnancy massage at Totally Tranquil is tailored specifically for each mum-to-be, ensuring the woman’s shape and size are catered for, extra pillows and support where needed are used, the pressure of the massage and the oil itself  are all adapted especially.
It is suitable to have pregnancy massage from 14 weeks/ start of your second trimester. We do require permission from your midwife prior to the appointment.
Call us for more information and to book in, on 0191 5652695.

* Valid until 30th September 2012

Not vaild with any other offers or promotions.

We thought we would give a little treat to all those yummy mummies-to-be out there in the area.
We are offering through August* a special offer on Pregnancy Massage.

*Receive a 60 minute Specialist Pregnancy Massage for only £25, normally £40. You will also receive a complimentary bottle of blended oils, suitable for you to use on you skin at home*

Pregnancy massage at Totally Tranquil is tailored specifically for each mum-to-be, ensuring the woman’s shape and size are catered for, extra pillows and support where needed are used, the pressure of the massage and the oil itself  are all adapted especially.
It is suitable to have pregnancy massage from 14 weeks/ start of your second trimester. We do require permission from your midwife prior to the appointment.
Call us for more information and to book in, on 0191 5652695.

* Valid until 30th August 2012

As Physios, we regularly see people who suffer from back pain. Their pain may originate from spinal joints , discs, ligaments or muscles and often a combination of these structures. When these structures get irritated, as a result of injury, poor posture (to name a few) they produce inflammatory chemicals, which our body/ brain and nerve endings are sensitive too, and often this is when we start to feel pain.

Sometimes the spinal nerves can also be irritated. This can be either as a result of direct pressure from a bulging disc or indirectly from swelling in the surrounding area. When the nerves in the lower back (lumbar spine) are irritated we often feel pain, pins and needles and numbness down into the leg and foot (often called sciatica).

Many of these problems in the spine can be helped by Physiotherapy, using a combination of manual techniques such as joint mobilisations, soft tissue massage, nerve mobilisation, acupuncture as well as giving our patients home exercises to do on a regular basis.

Sometimes Physiotherapy may not get the results we expect, or that our patient desires. In this instance we would refer on for further investigation and second opinion. This will often be to a spinal consultant, who will normally assess the patient in their clinic as well as ask for MRI and X-Rays to be carried out in order to have a closer look inside the body.

At this stage there are a number of options discussed with the patient, depending on their diagnosis. For example, joint injections, nerve block, discectomy or spinal fusions to name a few.

Cue our invitation to Mr Krishna to observe these procedures taking place.

One so we can see exactly what happens in that theatre, to let our patients know, and two for our own educational reasons.

It was a full list for Mr Krishna and a truely a fascinating experience for us. We were in clinic 8am-5pm and observed 3 PLIFs (posterior lumbar Interbody Fusions), spinal facet joint injections, a nerve block and a therapeutic epidural. We were then able to accompany Mr Krishna on his ward round afterwards to see how these patients were recovering post-op.

It was a great opportunity for us to literally look inside the body and spine and see exactly what it looks like ‘in the flesh’ as well as see the problem areas, such as a bulging painful disc, which i can only describe after it had been removed as looking and feeling like grissle!! Grim i know, but the relief of having these problem pain causing structures removed from their body was evident to see and hear. One patient descibed no leg pain after their operation, after suffering a constant leg pain for at least 3 months!!!

There are some magnificent things that can be done these days for back and neck pain, and gone are the days where it is acceptable and common practice to be told ‘its wear and tear’ or you just have to live with it’. This is not the case!!!

Please, if you are unsure about you spinal problem, contact us for Physiotherapy in Sunderland on 0191 5652695 or visit www.totallytranquil.co.uk/physio.html . Alternatively if you would like more information on the procedures mentioned in this blog or would like a surgical/consultant opinion visit www.spinalsurgeon.com There are options available to you!!

We would just like to thank Mr Krishna and his team of assistants, scrub nurses and his secretaries for a wonderful opportunity and for looking after us for the day!!

Lindsey and Danielle

You will even get a complimentary bottle of your special blend of oils to take away with you.

So whether you need an aromatherapy massage using a relaxing muscular blend of oils because of all your sports training, something to help you sleep better, or to help the hay fever snuffles, there’s an aromatherapy massage out there for you!!

We will of course be there in our official capacity providing free sports massages at the end of the race (not taking part in it ourselves!!)

It will be a great chance for us to meet some of the local tri-athletes that we maybe don’t see at our clinic, promote the business and the use of sports massage  pre/ post event, as well as i’m sure give some much needed TLC to some of the competitors after they have finished the race.

For the first time in the club’s history the event will be chip timed.

Prices (which include a goody bag)

£28 for BTA Members   £30 for non BTA Members.

Sun City Tri Club members currently receive 10% discount off all treatments at Totally Tranquil, Sunderland. Its a pleasure to work with the club and it’s members whenever we can and look forward to seeing them all in action!

You can book your place for the trialthon online by visiting www.trihard.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you all soon

TT

Saturday 16th June saw the Olympic Torch pass through Sunderland on its journey around the UK. Spectators were able to see the flame at a number of locations throughout the city before it made its final stop at Sunderland’s Herrington Park.

We gathered from 9am within the Sunderland Aquatic Centre with great anticipation for the flames imminent arrival. Whilst waiting downstairs at main reception we noticed the officials had the torch in its case ready for the next leg out of the centre. So after a cheeky little request i was able (with my friends and family) to have a hold of the torch and have our pictures taken.. check out our Facebook page for the pics!

At approximately 9:50 lucky spectators, staff and Totally Tranquil were able to see Steve Cram run through the Sunderland Aquatic Centre carrying the Olympic Flame and torch.

He ran in through the main entrance of the centre, waving as he passed through into the main pool area. He was greeted by about 500 spectators (both in and out of the pool). Steve did a jog up 25m on pool side, crossed the boom (stopping for a few cheers and a great photo opportunity for people) before continuing up the final stretch of pool and out the back of the centre.

A great opportunity for the area and its residents. Its just a pity there wasn’t more coverage of the event on the local news stations, we seemed to be overlooked a little despite a running legend carrying the Olympic Flame through an Olympic swimming pool!!.

Lindsey

TT