Body Awareness - Islington at Body Awareness Centre Reviews

Clinic Central, 10-12 Gaskin Street, London, Tube : angel / Islington, N1 2RY

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Massage & Therapy Centre in Islington, London

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I first went to see Valerie in June 2014 for a severe back pain (that happened to be a slipped disk in my spine) and now that I am healed (December 2015), I can see how the sessions I had with her have built the foundation for my relationship I have today with my body: caring, attentive and present. That first session really struck me as I discovered how my posture and the way I was reacting to people and events in my life were keeping my pain going. She would ask me "how is it going with your partner?", I would reply and she'd say "look at what you are doing right now? Your shoulders, your belly. Is it comfortable? Can you breathe easily?" Obviously not. Throughout the sessions (I took maybe 9 sessions with her over six months), I learned how to recognise when my body was going into "fight" mode, how to release the tension I was creating myself and how to replace this automatic reaction with an alternative posture, more flexible and grounded. And in the most difficult times, how to manage pain. What I love about Valerie is that she is really honest, direct and has a lot of humour. It's very invigorating to work with her. She is very down to earth, she knows what she is doing and at the same time she is very sensitive and can literally read my life in my feet and in the way I move my body. I will always remember how I arrived at the Body Awareness Centre one day, in such pain that I couldn't stand up straight, and after one session, the pain had gone. It was unbelievable. She really taught me to become responsible for my health by slowly and kindly observing my body and ultimately know myself. Thank you. I can warmly recommend Valerie to anyone in pain, either physically or emotionally or anyone willing to really be present in their life.

Juliette Jeanclaude•over 8 years agoReport

My therapist was excellent, very calm and reassuring , giving excellent instructions through the treatment. The treatment itself was divine and I definitely felt better, and both mentally and physically lighter afterwards. My feet were very tingly, too which was a really good sign Im told. I would highly recommend this treatment, and I hope to go back soon.

Treatment by Valérie SCHRAAUWERS

1427-•over 8 years agoReport

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