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Gentle Release Therapy®
Acupuncture without the needles
A gentle, hands-on therapy that works with energy, using Traditional Chinese Medicine theory. It's fully clothed, the touch is light, and nothing is forced. I use my intuition to shape each session around you, so no two treatments are quite the same.
New to Gentle Release? Read An Invitation to Gentle Release, a short booklet on what the work is and how it feels.
What it draws on
More than one way of working
In a session I bring in whatever feels right for you, so you never need to choose a technique. There's no attunement and no ritual.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
Different emotions are linked with different organs: grief with the lungs, fear with the kidneys, frustration with the liver, all connected like a web.
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Cranial release
Softening tension at the head and jaw, working alongside the abdominal releases. Light touch, no manipulation.
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Gentle energy work
Hands held over the organs of the chest and abdomen, following where emotions tend to settle. No needles, no pressure.
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Endocrine and lymphatic release
Gentle work informed by endocrine and lymphatic approaches, given space, time and attention.
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Nervous-system informed
Throughout every session I go slowly and make sure you feel comfortable and at ease.
Why people come
Mostly, because of life
Women, men and children come to Gentle Release Therapy through perimenopause and menopause, through grief, alongside medical treatment, or simply because life has been a lot. We'll always think about your circumstances, any medical care you're having, and whether this is right for you.
Many people arrive feeling:
- stressed or overwhelmed
- exhausted from holding everything together
- out of balance after illness, hormonal changes or a difficult time
- "stuck", without really knowing why
- disconnected from themselves
- simply ready for some support
What happens in a session
Simpler than people expect
Arriving
You take your shoes off and settle in with a short, gentle chat. Share what feels useful, and nothing you'd rather keep private. Then you get comfortable, fully clothed, lying down or sitting.
During
My hands rest gently at the head and jaw, the neck, the spine, the abdomen and the feet. You can talk, or drift off to sleep. You may notice small sighs or yawns, or nothing at all, and both are fine.
Afterwards
Everyone is different. Some people feel deeply relaxed, others pleasantly tired, and some notice very little at the time. Drink plenty of water, and keep the rest of the day a little lighter if you can.
Ways to receive it
Begin with one, and see how it feels
As an Advanced Practitioner I'm trained in every part of the Gentle Release family. Prices for each are on the prices page.
A single session
One hour, or 1 hour 15 for your first
A gentle introduction, and a chance to experience Gentle Release Therapy for yourself.
Longer sessions
1 hour 30, or 1 hour 50
With more time, the body can settle further. Unhurried, with room for whatever is ready to unfold.
Gentle Release Vagus Nerve® Protocol
Four sessions
A structured approach using gentle techniques around areas linked with the vagus nerve and the stress response. You might be drawn to it if your nervous system has felt switched on for a long time.
Read how the protocol came aboutGentle Release Spirit Points®
[Length to confirm]
Gentle work with twelve points traditionally associated with emotional clarity, reconnection and a sense of direction, through awareness, intention and light touch.
Gentle Release Ghost Points
[Length to confirm]
[A short description from Katie, in her own words.]
Children and distance sessions
Shorter, or from home
The work is gentle enough for children and babies. Distance sessions let you rest comfortably at home while I work with you.
A few things people ask
Do I need to believe in energy?
Not at all. You're welcome exactly as you are, with all your curiosity and any of your doubts.
How is it different from Reiki?
I've trained in both. They're each forms of energy work, but Gentle Release Therapy is more structured, drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine and the body's own systems, with no attunement or symbols. Read the fuller answer on the blog.
What if I cry, or don't feel anything?
Both are perfectly alright. A quiet session is every bit as valid as an emotional one.
Can I have it alongside medical treatment?
Yes. Gentle Release Therapy sits comfortably alongside other care. It's a complement, never a replacement, and as a nurse I'm always happy to talk this through.
A note about my approach: Gentle Release Therapy draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine and ideas about energy. These are how I understand and practise the work, rather than established medical explanations, and I offer it to support relaxation and wellbeing alongside your medical care. You can read more at gentlereleasetherapy.com.
Book a session
Call or email me to book, or to talk about whether Gentle Release Therapy is right for you. If you'd like to understand the work a little more first, An Invitation to Gentle Release is a gentle place to start.