Testimonials

Please click on the titles to see what my clients have to say about my services.

  Reflexology for infertility

I started seeing Rosemary for reflexology in the summer of 2007. My husband and I had been trying for a baby for almost four years. My failure to conceive was never fully explained at the time and so after an unsuccessful IUI attempt I decided to take matters into my own hands and investigate alternative and complementary therapies.

I found Rosemary through her website and contacted her after reading a testimonial like this one!  I felt a positive energy right from the start: the reflexology is very gentle and relaxing, and Rosemary is a wonderful listener!  I always feel calm and rejuvenated after a session.

Later that year I underwent IVF, sadly unsuccessful. The doctor hinted that my age and a particular hormone were to blame and suggested we look for an egg donor. Although I was naturally devastated, I do believe the reflexology helped to keep me calm through this difficult time.

During the early part of 2008 I continued with the reflexology. To be honest, I went for the therapeutic benefits as I had begun to let go of my dream of becoming a mother. So imagine my surprise when in May I found out I was pregnant! It was completely out of the blue! I have continued to see Rosemary throughout my pregnancy, which has been trouble-free thus far. I am due in eight weeks and if I'm late, I feel sure Rosemary will be able to help!

I can not recommend Rosemary highly enough and urge anyone in a similar position to me to at least try a couple of sessions with her. Reflexology helped I'm sure, even when things seemed futile. Rosemary gives no guarantees, but I always felt it was worth a try. Happily in my case, it was.

Laura, age 40.  Southend-on-sea, Essex

  Frozen Shoulder and Bowen Technique

Before treatment I had steroid injections to relieve the pain. These were successful but my doctor wouldn’t allow me to have any more injections.

Still in pain with my right shoulder I seeked help with Bowen treatment that had also been successful for one of my relatives.

I found the treatment to be very comfortable and relaxing.

To my amazement after having just four weekly sessions, the pain has gone. It has not returned and am now enjoying life to the full again and looking forward to getting back to gardening.

Thank you.

H Lacey, Hadleigh, Essex

I would like to tell you about how the Bowen Technique has helped me with my shoulder. I injured my shoulder back in August 2004 and didn’t really do anything about it. Then I had some reflexology and massage but it got worse and became a “Frozen Shoulder”. I was told about this Bowen Technique and thought I would give it a try as I was in so much pain.

After a couple of treament my arm became easier to move. I have been about 6 times now and almost all the movements in my shoulder are now pain free.

To say that I am thrilled is an understatement. I would recommend this to amyone who is in pain.

Mrs E Haestier, Shoeburyness

  Bowen technique for Childhood asthma and eczema

We decided to take James who was 17 months old to see Rosemary for Bowen treatment as he had been diagnosed as asthmatic when he was just 2 months old.

James had to be given his pump 4 times a day which caused him to get very stressed as he didn’t like having the spacer over his face.

James always had a cough and cold and was wheezing all the time. He used to regularly suffer from croup and was taken by hospital by ambulance once as it got so bad. He used to wake regularly in the night coughing and always had a runny nose.

James also suffered from eczema and would scratch until he was covered with scratches and bleeding.

A family member heard about Rosemary and we arranged a meeting. I was amazed that the sessions were only about 10 minutes long. Right from the first treatment there were vast improvements in James health. The cough practically disappeared overnight. Everyone I met noticed and commented on James lack of cough and increase in energy.

By the time James had had 3 treatments the wheezing had completely gone, his nose didn’t run so much and he barely coughed at all. He doesn’t have his pump anymore and his eczema has improved a great deal.

James is a happy lively boy now and has a peaceful, undisturbed night sleep every night. We are amazed and very pleased with the results and recommend it to everyone we meet.

Diane Sims, mother of James 18 months, Wickford, Essex

  Bowen Technique and Tennis Elbow

Just a brief note to say let you know that following my course of 4 Bowen treatments my tennis elbow has completely recovered. Thank you very much indeed and I wish you continued success.

Frank Daniels, Keen golfer and Gardener, Wickford, Essex

  Bowen and Massage for Multiple Sclerosis and Friedrich’s Ataxia

Malcolm is 49 years old and has a very rare neurological condition. The only diagnosis he has is a variationof Multiple sclerosis and Friedrich’s Ataxia.

He has been paraplegic for 25 years and has been in continuous pain for many years.

He also has fluid retention which medication did nothing for. This just created more problems for him such as a very dry mouth and cracked lips.

Rosemary first came to see Malcolm on 8 February 2006 and very kindly showed me how to massage him. Within a week the swelling in his feet was disappearing, an inch from each foot. People have noticed how much slimmer he now looks, no longer bloated. This has proved that massage is not just for relaxation but has remarkable therapeutic benefits which are safe enjoyable and drug free. Also with no side effects, well, no nasty ones!

Rosemary has now begun using the Bowen Technique on Malcolm to see if his condition can be helped further. After the first session Malcolm’s pain had virtually gone, he put it at 5%, normally at 110%. He was virtually pain free for the rest of the day, something he hadn’t experienced for many years.

After his second treatment it was observed that the swelling in his feet had gone down another 2 inches.

Eileen, Malcolm’s wife

  Bowen Technique for Breast Pain following Breast Cancer

I have been suffering from a painful stiff neck and painful breast following intensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer. I was also suffering general aches and pains in my lower back.

I had a series of 5 weekly treatments and the improvement in all areas was remarkable. After each treatment my neck felt considerably better and I was able to move it from side to side easily.

The pain and discomfort in my breast (which I had been experiencing for the 18 months following treatment) improved dramatically after one Bowen treament and has not returned. My lower back no longer causes me problems either.

Dianne, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex

  Bowen for Back Pain and Tennis Elbow

Thank you so much for the Bowen treatment. It really has helped me so much. My back which was extremely painful is almost pain free a lot of the time. Also my elbow is so much better.

It has also helped my mental outlook as I now wake up feeling much more positive and raring to go. Thank you again, life is so much better.

Cindy, September 2004

  Aromatherapy for low immune system

I am writing to thank you for the aromatherapy you supplied me recently.

I had been very unwell and approached you for your help which you gave even though you were going on holiday in the next day or so.  The formula reached me and was extremely good. You could smell the very strong tea tree oil (or whatever it was) that helped the cold but there was a certain flowery smell which gave me a more positive outlook during that time.  Congratulations for the help you gave and for your understanding.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to my contacts and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Julia McKechnie, Girl Friday, Colchester, Essex

  Weather Massage for Children

I have a 4 year old boy, who typically has lots of energy to burn . I recently found a way to

slow him down at bedtime, because normally he still has energy left even at the end of the day .

I was introduced to a massage technique by Rosemary which involves simulating different types of weather using your hands on the childs back , my son now insists on me massaging him at bedtime, which he finds very relaxing and seems to help him to sleep better , which is great when you have had a hard day at work.

I would highly recommend the technique as a fun way of introducing massage to children.

Darren Nash, Southend-on-sea, Essex