APOTHECA
APOTHECA
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Treatment
Therapist
- Milena is a Medical Herbalist and Allergy Therapist with over 20 years of clinical practice.
Milena Moore
Bsc(Hons) Herbal Medicine BIAET.
She is the founder of Apotheca. - I have been carrying out bodywork for around 30 years, in the early days, first working with dancers in NY and then athletes at sports Meets, within a clinic setting in London and more latterly worked at a Retreat House in Kent as the lead Massage Therapist for 20 years. I continue to work freelance with private clients.
Fiona Houghton
I carry out therapeutic massage with deep tissue techniques, acquired from years as a Practitioner. My clients tell me I work deeply and intuitively, tailoring to the clients needs. Always working with aromatherapy oils (unless am asked not to!), to assist in the overall benefit.
Testimonials
“Fiona is one of the most skilful and kind masseurs I’ve ever had. She has a deep understanding of the body and what is needed to help it relax and recover. I find myself refreshed and calmer each time I have had one of her treatments.” Yvonne
“Fiona started working on my back condition when I was in my mid thirties. 35 years later she continues to provide me with pain relief and flexibility via her very skilled hands. Thanks to the aromatherapy oils I always come away with a high too!” Tim
“I have been a client of Fiona’s for 20 years, she provides me with deeply relaxing massage and care that I have never experienced with other therapists” Bettina - I’ve always had a passion for skincare which is what inspired me to develop my own skincare brand Floragy, back in 2019. The next natural step was to complete a VTCT qualification in skincare and facials which I obtained at The Ray Cochrane School in London to be able to use my own products in treatments.
Louisa Tidy - Floragy
I'm offering customised facials in a beautiful serene setting leaving you relaxed, calm and restored. I’m passionate about delivering the best treatments and customer service to make every facial a joyful, grounding and unique experience.
Every facial will use my award winning naturally derived skincare range. Critically acclaimed by skincare experts, my products offer an effective natural experience for my treatments catering for all skin types and conditions.
I’m fully accredited and insured, my aim is to improve client skin concerns using techniques to give long lasting effects. I’ll be continuing my professional development through further training and qualifications to be able to cater for all types of facials in the near future.
I can’t wait to meet each of you during your Floragy Facial and help to enhance your natural beauty. - Nicola Booth-Jones Nicola is a member of the regulatory body of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). She also holds a diploma in Tui na (Chinese medical massage) and naturopathy. She believes in treating the whole person and working holistically using different mediums and as part of her consultation, she may incorporate acupuncture, bodywork, moxibustion, gua sha, nutrition, supplementation, western herbs, Bach flowers, tissue salts, hydrotherapy, voicework and sound (mostly drumming) into your treatment plan. Nicola is committed to continuing professional development and has completed clinical training in Nanjing, China and is also a trained member of the Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN). She has also completed the Womb Awakening Facilitator training with the Institute of Feminine Arts and has training in shamanic womb massage, which she incorporates into her treatments. For more information please visit http://www.roseacupuncture.co.uk
Nicola Booth-Jones
Nicola has a keen interest in treatmenting women's health, particularly menstruation and fertility, but also enjoys treating musculoskeletal conditions.
Nicola is available for group workshops for professionals should you wish to receive some training to support with treating specific conditions. Please get in touch directly to discuss your requirements further. - Anna Saraon, MBAcC
Anna Saraon
Hello, I’m Anna, an Acupuncturist who is passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine and using natural techniques to help patients restore their health and feel their best.
I have appointments available at Apotheca in Faversham on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Bookings can be made by contacting me directly on hello@acupuncturebyanna.co.uk
Acupuncture aims to treat the whole person (both physically and emotionally) by identifying the root cause of their condition instead of treating their symptoms alone. I pride myself on my ability to listen to each patient and provide the personalised treatment they need in a gentle and supportive way.
I am passionate about keeping my skills fresh, and my post-graduate learning includes the following:
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF support
Treating recurrent miscarriage
Treating menopause
Safe treatment during pregnancy
Treating teenagers
Sports Medicine Acupuncture
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
For more information about Anna, please visit www.acupuncturebyanna.co.uk.
Bookings and enquiries: 07789 204535 / hello@acupuncturebyanna.co.uk - Advanced bodyworker, osteopath, fascial release practitioner
Sarah Rayner
Sarah Lacey
- Sarah is a birth doula and originally trained as a maternity massage therapist to accompany supporting expecting and new mothers throughout each stage of pregnancy, labour, delivery and post partum, treating and preventing symptoms of pregnancy and speeding post birth recovery.
Sarah Yarwood
Sarah also practice an East-meets-West fusion of holistic deep tissue massage therapy as a slow and deeply restorative, grounding and remedial treatment using myofascial release techniques and elements of Thai massage, trigger point therapy, acupressure and Shiatsu. Myofascial release is a slow but deep tissue release method. Sarah has gone on to take a diploma in advanced myofascial release and offers this as a stand alone service as well as enveloping it into her core practice.
These treatments are specific to the needs of the client and are aimed at guiding the system into balance, feeling grounded, uplifted and restored.
Sarah's trained and certified with DONA (Doulas of North America), Red Tent Doulas, JING Advanced Massage Training and the Canadian Institute of Holistic Maternity Massage. - Rosie Vincent, MAR, qualified in 2003 from the Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton. After using Reflexology to achieve a miraculous pregnancy of her own, she still treats a lot of women for conception as well as during and after pregnancy. Reflexology is a natural healing technique based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part, gland, and organ of the body. Reflexology can help your body fight against illness and manage stress so the body is in an optimum state to generate well being. Reflexologists work on the soles and sides of the feet, using specialised massage techniques. During the treatment the therapist will massage the feet whist applying a deeper massage to certain parts of the feet, depending on your medical history and current needs. It is a wonderful sensation and not painful at all. For more information, please visit https://reflexologyinkent.com
Rosie Vincent
- Suzi Lister R.C.S.T. (www.canterburycranio.co.uk) CST is a subtle and profound whole-body therapy using light touch, working directly with our body’s natural capacity to restore and regenerate itself. Suzi specialises in working with people with chronic stress, as well as being passionate about supporting mothers-to-be during their pregnancy and helping mothers and babies to resolve any issues left over from their birthing experience. CST for Stress and Anxiety Chronic or long-term stress can leave our nervous systems over-activated; our bodies tense; energy levels low; and, our ability to cope and function can be affected and sometimes overwhelmed. CST stimulates the ‘rest-and-digest’ response in the body, helping to promote a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefit emotional well-being and overall health as well as building underlying energy. CST for Mothers and Babies Birth – The transition from the security of the womb to the outside world is dramatic and considerable, both physically and emotionally for your baby and you. CST can support you both to deal with unresolved experiences associated with the birth. Pregnancy – CST supports a deeper connection to your body as you negotiate the many changes that are occurring physically, emotionally and mentally during pregnancy, offering a space for quiet reflection and time to bond with the baby growing inside you.
Suzi Lister
Suzi is a practising Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist and a registered member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association (CSTA www.craniosacral.co.uk).
For more information about Suzi and CST please visit www.canterburycranio.co.uk - Gemma Howard, MGBT, is an Aesthetician with over 20 years of experience, specialising in facial treatments.
Gemma Howard
BTEC National Diploma Cosmetic Science & Beauty Therapy.
Certified Aromatherapist.
Before setting up her own business, Gemma spent 5 years working alongside consultant Dermatoligists, Doctors & Nurses at the Canterbury Skin and laser Clinic, gaining valuable knowledge of the beauty sector and Aesthetic treatments.
“I have a keen interest in skin health, combined with the healing properties of essential oils and chemical free living. I am always looking to learn more to improve my practice.
My passion is combining science and holistic health to help my clients to feel great and achieve their goals” - Francesca is a herbalist, naturopath, iridologist and colourpuncturist. She successfully qualified from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, after completing a degree in Biology at the University of Bath Spa. Francesca practices herbal medicine with elements of energetics from the Western and Eastern herbal traditions, as well as incorporating the scientific grounds of her training. Iridology is used as a diagnostic tool, to assess the person's unique constitution, strengths and weaknesses, and to formulate a herbal formula tailored to the person's specific needs. Herbal medicine and naturopathy are very powerful tools to improve health and wellbeing and embrace a more natural way of life.
Francesca Giorda
- Health is dependent on the smooth flow and rhythm within. Distorted harmony and flow within a person can and does manifest itself within the body’s many structures: fascia, muscles, joints and nerves. You may be aware of this as pain or discomfort, weakness in your muscles, or unwanted movement patterns and postural changes.
James Maufe
Chiropractor
Working together with a Chiropractor, you can turn life’s pains into fuel for positive change.
Since 2014 I’ve worked with people of vaired ages and from multiple backgrounds. Including families, pregnant ladies, and children. Also, working with people seeking significant change in their lives, active people, and people in their retirement. You can also enjoy the benifits of Chiropractic care here with us.
https://www.thehealthpraxis.com - Registered Osteopath
Lesley Hughes
Louise Allen
- Sarah is a highly qualified and experienced therapist with over fifteen years in clinical practice. She has extensive experience in delivering a range of effective therapeutic interventions that address mild and moderate mental and emotional health issues. She offers a compassionate, empathetic and client centred approach to therapy, but one that is grounded in a multidisciplinary understanding of psychology. Sarah is passionately committed to offering her clients the tools, support and insights that they need to most effectively help themselves.
Sarah Hall
Sarah Hall BA (Hons) NRHP ISMA UKCP-H http://www.imatta.co.uk Counselling offers a safe time and space in which to talk, air concerns and reflect. Prompting, in the form of gentle questions, can help people look at issues in new ways and identify options for change. A counsellor is trained to ask the most appropriate questions and provide a non-judgemental environment in which to share and grow. Sarah will practice a number of therapeutic interventions designed to address a variety of mental and emotional needs. Which therapies and how many will depend on your needs and preferences. Proven areas of benefit include:
Anxiety & stress
Anger management
Confidence and self worth
Depression & low mood
Emotional and personal problems
Fears and phobias
Obsessions and compulsions (OCD)
Positive lifestyle
Smoking
Weight control and healthy eating
Sarah Hall is a practising member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the National Register of Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (NRHP) and as such is bound by and respectful of the codes of ethics and practice laid down by these professional bodies. - Dyslexia and ADHD Facilitator, Adult Workplace and Life Coach, Learning and Behavioral Practitioner, Reiki Healer
Shweta Soni
Naomi
Ana Alegria
- Counsellor
Christine Anderson
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Reviews
607 reviews
- Bonnie Stewart·
First acupuncture session with Anna. I felt very relaxed and at ease. The treatment was comfortable and I was well informed throughout. Looking forward to my second session and hopefully relief from pain!
- Philippa Baron·
Excellent first acupuncture treatment with Anna. The pre-treatment chat captured all my medical history, and the very caring and professional treatment was really impressive. I look forward to my next session.
- John Harris·
Total relaxation from my normal stressful work life.
Thank you Gemma looking forward to my next appointment 5*. - shannon Coulson·
Sarah really took an interest in me and my problem areas, definitely the best massage I've had, she really has helped my lower back and shoulder problems. Will definitely recommend and come again
- Liz·
Gemma really takes the time to understand your expectations, any skin concerns and to explain your treatment. I've had both her facial and signature facial and both are blissfully perfect (even the black head removal!) I've recently brought my best friend and my brother along for a treatment too. Gemma offers a cosy, warm, bohemian, safe space and is very considerate with your overall wellbeing. Highly recommend. Thank you Gemma, appreciate you and your time
- Ruth·
Wonderful first consultation and treatment wish Nicola. Nicola was so empathetic and knowledgeable that I felt completely safe in her expert hands straight away. It helped that at no point did I feel rushed when discussing my history at the beginning, and appreciated the sit down and forward planning piece that closed the session. A wonderful experience that I look forward to repeating.
