The following provides a small selection of the many recent stories written by our clients from across Australia. I'm grateful to them for sharing their experiences so openly and honestly...
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Blood Vessel and Skin Trauma
I had a fistula connection made in my arm in preparation for dialysis treatment. The fistula connection was made by a wonderful vascular surgeon which connected an artery to a vein in my arm. Long story short... This procedure was successful but something went very wrong during my first dialysis treatment and blood started pumping into my arm - you can see the trauma caused in the first photos... Therese suggested that it wasn't wise to expose me to the chemically-laden medicinal cream which was prescribed - due to my poor kidney function. She took an aromatherapy approach and gently massaged my arm with a bee's wax, sweet almond oil treatment which Therese prepared freshly for me. The first massage was just wonderful and gave me instant relief. It took four to five treatments to tackle the inflammation and painful pressure and it's still improving. Therese's Note: I make this treatment regularly for diabetics who experience broken blood-vessel cell damage and it's ideal for people suffering dermatitis and sorosis related conditions. At least 24 hour's notice is required for some tailored treatments. |
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Post Operation Inflammation
Lilly is a lively 11 year old Australian Jack Russell - in the least she had been prior to presenting with an inflamed and swollen throat after being stung by an insect. Lilly's owner took her to both a vet and Therese. Unfortunately Lilly had a reaction to medications relating to surgery she underwent. Therese worked on reducing these effects and the other post-op trauma to Lilly's body. The second image shows the improvements for Lilly over a 24 hour period. |
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Releasing Past Trauma
Before meeting Therese I had been doing a lot of inner work on myself for some time - releasing trauma and emotional hurts of times past. I knew I had accomplished quite a lot already, so imagine my surprise during our first session when Therese unearthed an event that I had thought long forgotten, but for which my body and mind were still carrying the emotional trauma associated with it. I won't lie, my session was confronting. Not only in relation to remembering the event itself but the subsequent way it had defined how I saw and felt about myself, particularly my self worth/love, for 15 years hence. I realised how ashamed I was of certain choices I had made since the event in question. I felt raw and completely exposed however I |
knew I needed to feel this to get past this and truly heal. And with the help of Therese's compassionate, gentle "no-judgement" healing I was able to acknowledge and release these interconnected stories, emotions and past hurts in a comforting, loving environment.
It was phenomenal.
It was life changing.
I felt younger, more vibrant and truly didn't recognise the woman staring back at me in the mirror.
It was phenomenal.
It was life changing.
I felt younger, more vibrant and truly didn't recognise the woman staring back at me in the mirror.
Inflammation of the Brain
"A little over 2 years ago my health took a turn for the worse, it was a slow process - almost insidious because by the time I knew something was really wrong, I hadn't been coping for 6 months. I started getting every cold, sniffle or bug that went around. I was more sick than well. I had headaches almost constantly and I shudder to think of the amount of painkillers I took. But worse of all was the fatigue - I was completely exhausted, so much so that for 6 months my life consisted of: get up - go to work - come home to have a sleep - get up to cook dinner, minimal chores and - back to bed. And, on the weekends I had at least one if not two sleeps daily. My house was always a mess, I barely did anything for six months and my young daughter practically raised herself during this time.
Eventually things went downhill so much so that I ended up in hospital. After many doctors and much testing I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracanial Hypertension (IIH) which basically meant that I had too much fluid in my head causing excess pressure - though there was no specifically identifiable cause. I was put on Diamox which is a medication used to treat this condition and Glaucoma. The medication was a lifesaver, I could get through the day without sleep, I had no headaches and I felt like my old self again.
However, being on medication long term is not anyone's idea of a good time - or future! So here I was on 2 tablets a day (250mg), which cost about $30 a month - the best part of $400 a year. Worse still were the side effects being: random pins and needles in my feet and tingling in my face and anything carbonated tasting flat! Doctors are not sure of the cause of IIH, but the highest number of those diagnosed are overweight woman of child-bearing age, and there had been cases where many woman had gone into remission after losing weight. So that was my only hope - and not a guaranteed fix... Also, if losing weight was easy we wouldn't have an obesity epidemic, right!
I was doing OK but struggling to lose weight when I started seeing Therese for BodyTalk sessions. Now only a few months later, not only am I completely off my medication with no headaches, and no illness but I have more energy than I've had in 2 years and I feel amazing! And the best part about BodyTalk and Therese is that it's not just the condition that is better either. Her treatment has helped me in other life areas as well... including me starting up a new hobby and making a new network of acquaintances! That's because she looked at my whole life, not just my symptoms."
"A little over 2 years ago my health took a turn for the worse, it was a slow process - almost insidious because by the time I knew something was really wrong, I hadn't been coping for 6 months. I started getting every cold, sniffle or bug that went around. I was more sick than well. I had headaches almost constantly and I shudder to think of the amount of painkillers I took. But worse of all was the fatigue - I was completely exhausted, so much so that for 6 months my life consisted of: get up - go to work - come home to have a sleep - get up to cook dinner, minimal chores and - back to bed. And, on the weekends I had at least one if not two sleeps daily. My house was always a mess, I barely did anything for six months and my young daughter practically raised herself during this time.
Eventually things went downhill so much so that I ended up in hospital. After many doctors and much testing I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracanial Hypertension (IIH) which basically meant that I had too much fluid in my head causing excess pressure - though there was no specifically identifiable cause. I was put on Diamox which is a medication used to treat this condition and Glaucoma. The medication was a lifesaver, I could get through the day without sleep, I had no headaches and I felt like my old self again.
However, being on medication long term is not anyone's idea of a good time - or future! So here I was on 2 tablets a day (250mg), which cost about $30 a month - the best part of $400 a year. Worse still were the side effects being: random pins and needles in my feet and tingling in my face and anything carbonated tasting flat! Doctors are not sure of the cause of IIH, but the highest number of those diagnosed are overweight woman of child-bearing age, and there had been cases where many woman had gone into remission after losing weight. So that was my only hope - and not a guaranteed fix... Also, if losing weight was easy we wouldn't have an obesity epidemic, right!
I was doing OK but struggling to lose weight when I started seeing Therese for BodyTalk sessions. Now only a few months later, not only am I completely off my medication with no headaches, and no illness but I have more energy than I've had in 2 years and I feel amazing! And the best part about BodyTalk and Therese is that it's not just the condition that is better either. Her treatment has helped me in other life areas as well... including me starting up a new hobby and making a new network of acquaintances! That's because she looked at my whole life, not just my symptoms."
ADHD - Learning and Behavioural Difficulties in Children and Adults
“I have to share the wonderful changes that have occurred for my 7 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. He has really struggled with the medication he was prescribed, he suffered from, nausea, loss of appetite, headaches, sleeping problems and more. We have played with different medications and dosages, but he wasn’t feeling well and certainly wasn’t the happy bubbly little boy I know. Without the medication he found focus in the school room impossible, which lead to behavioural problems in class and bullying from other children.
Therese has been treating my son over the past couple of months, but even after the first session he showed changes in behaviour and focus. Each BodyTalk session he had with Therese has been different with multiple things showing up from the way his brain was operating to chemical misbalances in his body, there were even emotional issues that linked back to events he hadn’t spoken to me about before. It was amazing how little things happening in his daily life impacted on how he was reacting to certain situations and other children. I’m so grateful that he is calmer, happier and less reactive to everything now.
I wish I’d known about BodyTalk and Therese’s services earlier, she had a gentle and open approach which made my son feel safe and he was completely engaged during the sessions."
Sarah G, 32yrs, mother of two children, Mount Gravatt Brisbane
“I have to share the wonderful changes that have occurred for my 7 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago. He has really struggled with the medication he was prescribed, he suffered from, nausea, loss of appetite, headaches, sleeping problems and more. We have played with different medications and dosages, but he wasn’t feeling well and certainly wasn’t the happy bubbly little boy I know. Without the medication he found focus in the school room impossible, which lead to behavioural problems in class and bullying from other children.
Therese has been treating my son over the past couple of months, but even after the first session he showed changes in behaviour and focus. Each BodyTalk session he had with Therese has been different with multiple things showing up from the way his brain was operating to chemical misbalances in his body, there were even emotional issues that linked back to events he hadn’t spoken to me about before. It was amazing how little things happening in his daily life impacted on how he was reacting to certain situations and other children. I’m so grateful that he is calmer, happier and less reactive to everything now.
I wish I’d known about BodyTalk and Therese’s services earlier, she had a gentle and open approach which made my son feel safe and he was completely engaged during the sessions."
Sarah G, 32yrs, mother of two children, Mount Gravatt Brisbane
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
"I struggled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for many years. I was plagued with extreme exhaustion, nausea, aching and sore muscles, needing 10 - 12 hours of sleep, yet unable to sleep deeply and waking up just as exhausted as I was before I slept. I couldn't do any exercise or even minor physical exertion (such as walking for more then 20mins). Having had CFS for several years impacted on every single area of my life - my studies, work, exercise and social. It was the biggest source of unhappiness and pain in my life.
I tried many ways to get healthy again, including many alternative medicines. I wasn't sure what to expect from a BodyTalk session and whether it would help. I found the first session really interesting because it introduced me to a totally new way of thinking about my body and health. Over the course of multiple sessions, I began to see improvements in my overall energy levels and feeling of well-being, including mentally and emotionally.
I recommend Therese and her BodyTalk treatments to anyone who is struggling to address a physical or mental challenge, because the treatment is so holistic."
Kerstin, 27 years, Business Design Consultant Canberra
"I struggled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for many years. I was plagued with extreme exhaustion, nausea, aching and sore muscles, needing 10 - 12 hours of sleep, yet unable to sleep deeply and waking up just as exhausted as I was before I slept. I couldn't do any exercise or even minor physical exertion (such as walking for more then 20mins). Having had CFS for several years impacted on every single area of my life - my studies, work, exercise and social. It was the biggest source of unhappiness and pain in my life.
I tried many ways to get healthy again, including many alternative medicines. I wasn't sure what to expect from a BodyTalk session and whether it would help. I found the first session really interesting because it introduced me to a totally new way of thinking about my body and health. Over the course of multiple sessions, I began to see improvements in my overall energy levels and feeling of well-being, including mentally and emotionally.
I recommend Therese and her BodyTalk treatments to anyone who is struggling to address a physical or mental challenge, because the treatment is so holistic."
Kerstin, 27 years, Business Design Consultant Canberra
High Cholesterol - A Lifetime of Medication
"We all need to walk-the-talk and be able to prove ourselves in our professional lives. This became relevant for me when I became seriously unwell while travelling and studying interstate and overseas for a couple of months earlier last year. I had a migraine for over 5 days (a key indicator that my body struggled with something critical), nausea, heart palpitations, headiness and chronic levels of fatigue also continued for days. After settling back home while attending an Ecology tutorial my BodyTalk practitioner treated me. Indicators showed that my liver was operating at a critically low level and other worrying problems. She arranged a doctor's appointment for me immediately.
I discussed the symptoms with the doctor and had blood tests. The results from these indicated my Cholesterol levels at 9.2! My doctors immediate response was to have me placed on medication (Statins), but given my training, knowledge and personal health values the last thing I wanted was to be placed on medication for the rest of my life. Especially medication that's side effects included potential kidney and liver deterioration.
I agreed to try a multidisciplinary approach which included changes to my diet, exercise (which I mostly/kind-of fitted in...)and regular BodyTalk sessions with both my practitioner; and a great deal of self treatment. I returned to the MP's clinic after further blood tests. This time I saw another doctor - He started our consultation with studying the results and asked me, "Well Therese what am I seeing you for today?" I was instantly relieved! All my results had improved, my reading of only 5.9 was well below my normal reading of 6.7-6.9, which I've always displayed from testing dating back to my 20's. Fortunately the doctor was a progressive thinker who agreed that many complimentary alternative medical approaches can be as efficient in treating conditions such as high cholesterol, and long term effects on the body were much,much healthier. He suggested I keep doing what I was doing.
Gratefully my treatment has dealt with the root-causes, now I've moved to focusing on improving my fitness...
Therese Wicks, 50yrs, Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, Brisbane and Canberra.
"We all need to walk-the-talk and be able to prove ourselves in our professional lives. This became relevant for me when I became seriously unwell while travelling and studying interstate and overseas for a couple of months earlier last year. I had a migraine for over 5 days (a key indicator that my body struggled with something critical), nausea, heart palpitations, headiness and chronic levels of fatigue also continued for days. After settling back home while attending an Ecology tutorial my BodyTalk practitioner treated me. Indicators showed that my liver was operating at a critically low level and other worrying problems. She arranged a doctor's appointment for me immediately.
I discussed the symptoms with the doctor and had blood tests. The results from these indicated my Cholesterol levels at 9.2! My doctors immediate response was to have me placed on medication (Statins), but given my training, knowledge and personal health values the last thing I wanted was to be placed on medication for the rest of my life. Especially medication that's side effects included potential kidney and liver deterioration.
I agreed to try a multidisciplinary approach which included changes to my diet, exercise (which I mostly/kind-of fitted in...)and regular BodyTalk sessions with both my practitioner; and a great deal of self treatment. I returned to the MP's clinic after further blood tests. This time I saw another doctor - He started our consultation with studying the results and asked me, "Well Therese what am I seeing you for today?" I was instantly relieved! All my results had improved, my reading of only 5.9 was well below my normal reading of 6.7-6.9, which I've always displayed from testing dating back to my 20's. Fortunately the doctor was a progressive thinker who agreed that many complimentary alternative medical approaches can be as efficient in treating conditions such as high cholesterol, and long term effects on the body were much,much healthier. He suggested I keep doing what I was doing.
Gratefully my treatment has dealt with the root-causes, now I've moved to focusing on improving my fitness...
Therese Wicks, 50yrs, Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, Brisbane and Canberra.
Arthritic Pain Relief
"I wasn't quite sure what to expect from BodyTalk, but Therese said she could help me with pain and the stiffness I'd had in my knee joints for the past couple of years. It was gradually getting worse and I had put it down to 'getting older'. I'd been getting physio for over 3 months, but I didn't really get any relief or improved movement. I've always been active and healthy. Having this pain had been impacting my business and personal life, the pain I had in my knees was excruciating at times and I had to cut back on the number of clients I could see per day and I couldn't practice yoga to the extent I wanted to.
My session with Therese was an incredible experience; she found I'd been strong emotions from events dating back to my primary school years and from events in my early twenties. I hadn't thought consciously about these things at all, but clearly they were impacting on my body - I wasn't able to move forward in life with the freedom I needed.
I was amazed the very next day after my BodyTalk session I had much greater movement in my knee during a yoga session and as I stand for most of the day it was wonderful not to have pain shooting up my leg. The long term effects have been great I haven't had a problem with it since my treatment. I would recommend seeing Therese even f you are having other treatments for muscular and flexibility treatments or pain management."
Christophe, SB Business Owner, Gordon ACT
"I wasn't quite sure what to expect from BodyTalk, but Therese said she could help me with pain and the stiffness I'd had in my knee joints for the past couple of years. It was gradually getting worse and I had put it down to 'getting older'. I'd been getting physio for over 3 months, but I didn't really get any relief or improved movement. I've always been active and healthy. Having this pain had been impacting my business and personal life, the pain I had in my knees was excruciating at times and I had to cut back on the number of clients I could see per day and I couldn't practice yoga to the extent I wanted to.
My session with Therese was an incredible experience; she found I'd been strong emotions from events dating back to my primary school years and from events in my early twenties. I hadn't thought consciously about these things at all, but clearly they were impacting on my body - I wasn't able to move forward in life with the freedom I needed.
I was amazed the very next day after my BodyTalk session I had much greater movement in my knee during a yoga session and as I stand for most of the day it was wonderful not to have pain shooting up my leg. The long term effects have been great I haven't had a problem with it since my treatment. I would recommend seeing Therese even f you are having other treatments for muscular and flexibility treatments or pain management."
Christophe, SB Business Owner, Gordon ACT