Hi! My name is Audrey Hird and although I’m originally from Dundee, I have lived in Edinburgh since 1997.
I love Dundee and I go back regularly to visit family and friends, but it was work that brought me to the Capital.
Having worked my way up the ladder in an office environment to management level, I am familiar with the deadlines and financial targets that become a constant objective. I have seen and experienced the negative effect that constant stress can bring.
In 2011, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the journey that would follow was very difficult but also very rewarding. Through the magic of alternative therapies, amazing family and friends, the light finally went on and I learned so much about myself and how I wanted to live. I was reminded that I had a choice, it can just be difficult to take that step.
I believe that physical symptoms can manifest through emotional stress and anxiety and with the help of alternative treatments like those below you can learn to change the mind-set and therefore relieve the pain. I have experienced stress, pain and illness and want to use my training and experience to help you to manage yours.
We all have the ability to live a happy and contented lifestyle, we just sometimes need reminded of how to do that. My role is to remind you and support you through a process which allows you to take back the reigns and choose for yourself.
I offer the treatments below which I believe have helped me through difficult times and I know can help others. Gentle but powerful, relaxing or energizing anyone can benefit from them. I now have the confidence to know that my body will heal, provided I look after it and appreciate everything it does for me on a daily basis.
You don't have to wait until you are ill to feel the benefits of alternative therapies you can enjoy the relaxing benefits at any time.
Why not give it a go? Treat yourself to some special time dedicated to you.
Audrey xx
MEDITATION - I first learned transcendental meditation in the 80's and have taught various meditation classes from beginners to advanced over the years.
REIKI - Usui Reiki training in 2006, Karuna Reiki in 2009 and am now a qualified practitioner and teacher.
BACH REMEDIES - In 2010 I trained to level 1 in Bach Remedies (the system that gives you Rescue Remedy) which helps to balance emotions through flower essences.
MINDFULNESS - In 2014 I was added to the Edinburgh Council database for Adult Education and began teaching beginners Meditation and Mindfulness. I have taught at Tynecastle High School, Leith Academy, Broughton High School, Portobello High School and have Craigentinny Community Centre.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE - In 2015 I completed training in Indian Head Massage and received my certificate as a qualified IHM practitioner .
CONNECTED KIDS - I have trained to level 1 in Connected Kids (which trains adults to teach children meditation)
VOLUNTEERING - MacMillan Centre at St. Johns Hospital, Livingston.
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