Trauma informed bodywork therapist
Elly Adams | 07756210977 | elly@allwellbeings.co.uk
About my bodywork practice
I have over 10 years experience using soft tissue bodywork therapies to resolve pain issues for both people & dogs. Over the years I have become increasingly fascinated by the more emotional aspects of physical disfunction & the mind-body connect.
The issues I see often impact on the individual’s ability to continue with daily activities as normal, while at the same time becoming an emotional burden that affects their overall wellbeing.
Developing connection with clients has become an essential aspect to fully understand how they are feeling in order to create more targeted treatment plans.
My story
I 1st felt the benefits of The Bowen Technique for myself while recovering from a C-section. After 2 previous traumatic birthing experiences I was feeling both anxious & disconnected the 3rd time round.
My C-section was my choice – it felt the correct pathway for me & my baby at that time – but it did not come without a fight! It followed months of trying to express the extreme levels of anxiety I was experiencing, only to find nobody was listening.
It followed 48hrs of unproductive pre-labour contractions, tangible expressions of distress & finally a declaration of “failed induction” – yet still nobody was listening!
Until somebody did listen. That person gave me the green light I needed to stand my ground & voice my choices about my own body to the professionals that had been ignoring my cries for safety.
How bodywork therapies helped me
I was surprised at how gentle the Bowen Therapy treatments were & how, after just 2 sessions, my posture improved & I felt safe to move again (I was still recovering from major abdominal surgery!). I was even more struck by the subtle way the treatments shifted me out of the trauma state I was feeling stuck in. The sessions left me feeling safe to relax, enjoy my baby & get on with life once again.
My bodywork qualifications
Following the birth of my son I decided it was time to retrain & gain skills that would help me find more rewarding employment. I had an interest in helping people but also a long standing desire to work with animals. Bowen Therapy, I was to discover, fulfilled both criteria & so began my journey to become a holistic bodywork therapist.
Since my initial Bowen Therapy qualification in 2015 I have gone on to add more bodywork techniques & holistic practices to extend my offerings. My natural curiosity & love of what I do keeps me learning to update my skills through CPD activities & personal development.
All certification of qualifications, insurance & professional body membership can be produced upon request.
Bodywork for people
Bodywork for dogs
