Julia Russell

Herbal Medicine, Iridology, Natural Health, Therapeutic Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Reflexology

with Julia Russell (AMH, MGNI, HNHI, ITEC, LCMDip, MIFR)

Julia is a member of the Association of Master Herbalists (AMH) and the British Herbal Medicine Association (BHMA)

She is an experienced, fully qualified and insured multi-disciplinary practitioner. Highly approachable, Julia has been working in the field of Natural Health since 1989. Her approach is to design workable holistic programmes, which begin wih your current health status, and direct you towards fulfilling a new set of health goals. Julia believes that a foundation of natural, unprocessed organic foods in combination with Traditional European Herbal Medicine, is a way of attaining optimum health. This avoids a dependence on chemicals, over the counter or prescribed pharmaceutical drugs, and the adverse effects of agricultural pesticides.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine is the use of plants, and remedies derived from plants, to help the body function more efficiently. In so doing, it assists in fighting disease, redressing imbalances and restoring the body's own equilibrium.

Herbal medicine has been used since man first evolved as a method of restoring health. Through the ages, our ancestors discovered that certain plants have distinct properties, and this can now be scientifically proven as the chemical constituents of plants are isolated.

As a Herbalist, Julia prefers to use whole plant extracts, which contain the active properties of the plant balanced as nature intended. Herbs and Natural Health Programmes can be used to treat many conditions normally seen by a doctor.

Julia wishes to demistify herbal medicine, and is happy to explain why certain herbs have been selected for your use. Wherever possible, prescribed preparations are produced from herbs which are organically-grown or wild-crafted, so that in bringing health to your body, you are also supporting the health of our planet. These herbal products are charged in addition to the consultation fee.

Natural Health

Natural Health concentrates on eliminating the causes of disease, rather than suppressing the symptoms. Thse symptoms are an important methed of the body communicating to us that all is not well, and they can act as a guide in the healing process. Julia believes in empowering people to make educated choices about their healthcare.

At the initial consultaion, you will be asked questions about your state of health and factors affecting it, including your previous medical history, your diet, exercise habits, work, and so on.

Individually-tailored programmes are designed to educate and support clients to make positive changes in matters of their health, lifestyle and environment. Herbal formulae and tonics are used alongside natural foods and juices. Cleansing diets may be used to detoxify and tone the eliminatory channels of the body, which enhances the performance of all the body systems, and creates a healthier person, bringing increased vitality.

Iridology

Julia also uses Iridology, as a method of assessing the constitution of an individual, their current health status and health potential. Iridology is an analysis of the iris of the eye.

Therapeutic Massage

Julia practices Deep Tissue Remedial Massage, Relaxing Massage with aromatherapy oils, and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.

Deep Tissue Remedial Massage and Relaxing Massage both use aromatherapy oils. These oils help you to relax and bring relief from muscular tension and stiffness, speed up the elimination of toxins from your body, especially after exercising, improve your circulation and increase your body awareness. Julia's style has developed after her extensive training which includes Swedish and Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Pressure Release Techniques, and massage for pregnancy and labour.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is a series of techniques designed to stimulate the general circulation of your lymphatic system. It assists with the clearing of toxins from the body during a detoxification or weight loss programme. It can be beneficial in the reduction of cellulite. It aids the general functioning of your immune system, and may reduce fluid retention due to prolongued inactivity.

Reflexology

Reflexology is a specialised deep pressure massage, usually of the feet, where all the internal organs and body structures are mirrored. It may help to de-stress you, and give you a feeling of well-being, to bring equilibrium to your major body systems, and to improve your circulation and lymphatic drainage.