Ahhhh..... Autumn! My favourite essential oil for Autumn is Clementine. A warming oil to our emotions, wrapped up in a snuggly blanket or chunky cardigan/sweater giving us emotional support with a smile. Clears the mind relieving anxiety and stress. Where there is mild insomnia and broken sleep, Clementine helps you get a restful night’s sleep and leaves you feeling rejuvenated in the morning. It helps where focus and attention are required. Said to help memory too! Clementine lies between Summer and Autumn, where the days are still warm but we need an extra layer for the cooler nights. When sunsets are glorious and hold the promise of a wonderful new day. A time where we start putting away our happy summer memories and prepare ourselves for Autumn when the shedding of everything that no longer serve us or are needed really begins. So how does Clementine help our relationships? In our relationships with others, it is a transient oil where we have reached the point where we have wonderful memories but we know deep down the relationship has run its course. But when we look forwards to a life without that relationship, it brings a little chill and gentle fear of a future unknown which is also mixed in with a sense of excitement of new beginnings. This is when we reach for that familiar snuggly sweater as we watch the setting sun and remember who we are as an individual and where our strengths lie. It reminds you of all those plans you had but put your life ‘on hold’ that you had forgotten about but now have the time and space as you enter Autumn to retrieve and organise the life you want. This is not from a selfish place; this comes from a place of gratitude for the life lessons a relationship has taught you and made you stronger to manifest what is really important to you. A decluttering is at hand for your emotions and mind. New paths become visible and your excitement begins to rise. A fabulous bridge between Mandarin’s sweet childlike qualities and entering maturity of Autumn…. your teenage years where you were full of hope and dreams.

To @Tracey Duncan @Sonal Sachdeva and Sakeeb Saleheen on completing their Treating the Sciatic & 12Cranial Nerves with Reflexology yesterday. I met Tracey 9 years ago when she volunteered for CSTUK which was set up by myself to help the survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire. We have remained firm friends ever since. Tracey has a clinic in Bournemouth called Mother Muthi which is a nod to her South African heritage. Sonal and I are also long standing friends. Sonal contacted me again, 9 years ago, when she asked me if we could do a series of 7 short videos about the blends of EO’s she had put together for each day of the week you were born on. You can watch them here: thenatural approach.biz/astrological-aromatherapy/ Sonal is a Ayurvedic Astrologer. As to Sakeeb, we met almost 4 years ago on Spiros’ Orthopedic Reflexology course in Athens. He is a very busy reflexologist based in Enfield. He not only has private clients but also spends time at dedicated clinics for cancer patients as one example. We had an absolutely lovely day not just learning but also reminiscing. For me it was lovely watching these three wonderful people forge new friendships. Well done guys, you made an old lady very happy yesterday ❤️ The photos below are of Tracey before and after treatment.

This time to Geraldine McColgan who travelled up from High Wycombe to my home to train in Metamorphosis Therapy yesterday. Geraldine is was clearly a natural and immersed herself in the training. She will be adding Met to her other therapies which include Reflexology and Reiki and is currently putting together protocols to help people with sleep issues.

Please join me in wishing mahoosive congratulations to @Sharon Banfield who is this years recipient of my Student Achievement Award. I'll let the video speak for itself....

Whoop! Whoop! This is @Sharon Banfield who is currently studying for her Clinical Aromatherapy Diploma. Here in the UK, it is a 2 year course and includes various physical therapies. This weekend Sharon added KaHuna Bodywork to her existing therapies which include Experiential Healing Coach, Advanced/Clinical Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner, Sport, Hot Stone, NLM, MLD and IHM massage. We had a lovely weekend, aided and abetted by @Katie and @Davina Salter who generously gave their time to be bodies for Sharon’s training. It’s always the same, bodies say “that’s been the best massage I’ve ever had.” “I never want any other massage again. “ As to students “this is the best massage to give, it’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.” Well done Sharon, you absolutely nailed it! I knew you would 🥰. As you learnt this weekend, it’s not just transformational for clients, it grants “freedom”, as you said, for the therapist to really bring change on every level to the client.