VitaliQi Holistic Health Clinic

Massage Therapy

Massage is a therapeutic practice involving the manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to enhance physical and mental well-being. Techniques such as kneading, stroking, and applying pressure help improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation. Massage can alleviate pain, reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and support recovery from injuries. It is often used to treat condi... Read More

Massage is a therapeutic practice involving the manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to enhance physical and mental well-being. Techniques such as kneading, stroking, and applying pressure help improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation. Massage can alleviate pain, reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and support recovery from injuries. It is often used to treat conditions like back pain, headaches, and sports injuries, as well as to improve overall health. Whether for relaxation or therapeutic purposes, massage provides a holistic approach to maintaining and improving health by addressing physical and emotional needs. We offer a range of different therapeutic styles to best address what you need.


Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping)

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a therapeutic method that reduces stress and emotional blocks, helping individuals achieve emotional well-being and growth. Stress can keep us stuck and unmotivated, but EFT helps by turning down the stress response and releasing limiting beliefs. Often used alongside Mindset Coaching, EFT shifts mindsets and reframes negative self-talk. This combination pro... Read More

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a therapeutic method that reduces stress and emotional blocks, helping individuals achieve emotional well-being and growth. Stress can keep us stuck and unmotivated, but EFT helps by turning down the stress response and releasing limiting beliefs. Often used alongside Mindset Coaching, EFT shifts mindsets and reframes negative self-talk. This combination promotes a greater sense of emotional well-being and a more joyful life. By tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on negative emotions, EFT helps balance energy and resolve emotional issues, supporting personal growth and emotional health.


Grief & Bereavement Counselling

Grief and bereavement counselling provides personalised support through your unique journey of loss. In a safe, compassionate space, you can process emotions and overcome challenges. Whether dealing with the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or any other significant loss, this counselling helps you cope with grief, find meaning, and navigate towards a new way of being. You don't have to go thr... Read More

Grief and bereavement counselling provides personalised support through your unique journey of loss. In a safe, compassionate space, you can process emotions and overcome challenges. Whether dealing with the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, or any other significant loss, this counselling helps you cope with grief, find meaning, and navigate towards a new way of being. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone; professional support ensures you have someone to guide and assist you in finding healing and adjusting to your changed circumstances.


Reflexology

Reflexology is a holistic therapy based on the principle that specific points on the feet, hands, and even ears correspond to different body organs and systems. By applying pressure to these reflex points, reflexologists stimulate the body's natural healing processes. This gentle therapy helps restore the body’s natural balance, offering relief from back pain, headaches, fertility issues, diges... Read More

Reflexology is a holistic therapy based on the principle that specific points on the feet, hands, and even ears correspond to different body organs and systems. By applying pressure to these reflex points, reflexologists stimulate the body's natural healing processes. This gentle therapy helps restore the body’s natural balance, offering relief from back pain, headaches, fertility issues, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, hormonal imbalances, and stress-related conditions. Reflexology enhances relaxation, improves circulation, and reduces tension, supporting the body's ability to heal itself and promoting overall well-being.


Reiki

Reiki ("pronounced Ray-key") is a simple Japanese energy-balancing method that promotes the body's healing process for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This relaxing and soothing therapy provides comfort and relief from various ailments. Reiki reduces stress and anxiety, boosts energy levels, and enhances positivity, coping skills, clear thinking, and a sense of purpose. B... Read More

Reiki ("pronounced Ray-key") is a simple Japanese energy-balancing method that promotes the body's healing process for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This relaxing and soothing therapy provides comfort and relief from various ailments. Reiki reduces stress and anxiety, boosts energy levels, and enhances positivity, coping skills, clear thinking, and a sense of purpose. By channelling healing energy through gentle touch, Reiki supports the body's natural ability to heal itself, fostering overall balance and harmony in your life.


Reiki-Reflex

Combined Reiki-Reflexology treatment merges the benefits of both therapies to enhance overall well-being. This holistic approach uses reflexology's targeted pressure points on the feet to stimulate specific body systems, promoting physical healing and balance. Reiki's energy-balancing technique is applied to soothe, relax, and enhance emotional and spiritual health. This dual therapy reduces st... Read More

Combined Reiki-Reflexology treatment merges the benefits of both therapies to enhance overall well-being. This holistic approach uses reflexology's targeted pressure points on the feet to stimulate specific body systems, promoting physical healing and balance. Reiki's energy-balancing technique is applied to soothe, relax, and enhance emotional and spiritual health. This dual therapy reduces stress, alleviates pain, and boosts energy, fostering a deep sense of relaxation and harmony. By integrating the physical focus of reflexology with the energetic healing of Reiki, the treatment supports comprehensive healing and well-being.


Chinese Herbal Medicine

Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine is an ancient healing practice that uses a variety of natural plants and herbs to treat and prevent illnesses. This holistic approach is based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles, which emphasize balancing the body's energy, or Qi, to maintain health. By creating customized herbal formulas tailored to each person's unique needs, we aim to address t... Read More

Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine is an ancient healing practice that uses a variety of natural plants and herbs to treat and prevent illnesses. This holistic approach is based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles, which emphasize balancing the body's energy, or Qi, to maintain health. By creating customized herbal formulas tailored to each person's unique needs, we aim to address the root causes of ailments rather than just symptoms. Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine can treat a wide range of conditions, including digestive disorders, respiratory issues, skin problems, women's health issues and chronic diseases. It can promote well-being, supports the immune system, and enhances the body's natural healing processes.


Free Consult

Free consult (either online via videolink or by phone) with any of our therapists to find out how best we can help you. (15 mins).


VitaliQi Life Health Programme

Our VitaliQi Life health programme with Dr Alison Savory includes online health review and consultation as well as our bespoke personal 121 reset retreat in North Devon (up to 30 mins).


Light Therapy (LLLT)

Low-level light therapy (LLLT) utilises specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular function and promote healing. By penetrating the skin, this non-invasive treatment enhances tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain. Light therapy (also called photobiomodulation) can treat various conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, wounds, neuropathy, and skin disorders. It c... Read More

Low-level light therapy (LLLT) utilises specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular function and promote healing. By penetrating the skin, this non-invasive treatment enhances tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and relieves pain. Light therapy (also called photobiomodulation) can treat various conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, wounds, neuropathy, and skin disorders. It can improve blood circulation, accelerate the body's natural healing processes, and enhance overall well-being. At VitaliQi we use the Celluma Pro professional device, which is an FDA-approved medical device.


Fertility Consultation

Complementary therapies balance the body's systems, including the hormonal system, which is crucial for conception. By enhancing emotional and physical well-being, we create a healthier environment for pregnancy. I am a multi-award-winning acupuncturist, fertility expert, and coach with experience lecturing in Reproductive Medicine at the degree level. Over the past 12 years in full-time pra... Read More

Complementary therapies balance the body's systems, including the hormonal system, which is crucial for conception. By enhancing emotional and physical well-being, we create a healthier environment for pregnancy.

I am a multi-award-winning acupuncturist, fertility expert, and coach with experience lecturing in Reproductive Medicine at the degree level. Over the past 12 years in full-time practice, I have helped many people become parents, and this is my absolute passion.

Now, I am offering my services across the UK online. Whether you seek advice on fertility treatments, emotional and mental support, or guidance on food, lifestyle and supplementation, I am here to help. I bring the power and beauty of a holistic approach rooted in Chinese Medicine, integrated with the latest understanding of energetic and modern medicine, to help you conceive and have a healthy baby.

All our confidential consultations are online via video link. You are also welcome to come to North Devon for fertility intensives (up to five days of acupuncture treatment with me), or I can refer you to my experienced colleagues local to you for acupuncture. Herbal medicine can be provided and sent to you by post.
You are very welcome to book a free introductory consultation with me to explore further how I can help you on your fertility journey.


Holistic Therapies Hospice Fundraiser

Holistic Therapies - 100% raised going to North Devon Hospice
We are a 40 for Forty Business Partner with the Hospice
Treatments include;
Samantha Hardwick (massage, reiki, reflexology, reiki-reflex)
Alison Savory (acupuncture)

Samantha is a very experienced Complementary Therapist who has a real passion for mental health, emotional and physical well-being. She combines modern, science backed knowledge (Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping, Reflexology and Massage) and ancient healing practices (Reiki, Meditation) to provide support, guidance and encouragement tailored to your individual and personal needs to remove stress and tension, overwhelm, anxiety and worry, self-doubt, procrastination and grief to restore balance, peace, confidence, happiness and joy.

HEALTH & WELLBEING - Samantha is passionate about helping people to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing. She provides a safe and non-judgemental space that allows people to be themselves and explore what is holding them back from shining their light. She takes a holistic approach to her work as she believes in healing the mind, body and soul rather than just treating one piece of the puzzle. She is passionate about turning off the stress response that has such a negative impact on our health and wellbeing. Not everyone is ready to do the deep inner work as it is scary but it is such an important part of the puzzle so let her guide you gently through the journey.

PAIN – Samantha believes that no one should be in pain and uses various techniques to help you manage or alleviate the pain. Massage, Reflexology and Reiki help with the physical symptoms whilst EFT helps with the mental/emotional triggers.

CANCER SUPPORT – having worked with a number of clients providing Indian Head Massage, Reflexology or Lymphatic Drainage Massage to support them through their cancer journey Samantha now offers the emotional support through the journey with EFT – helping you to deal with the shock of the diagnosis, the fear of the treatment and post treatment when all other support seems to stop I will still be there for you.

Qualifications & Professional Membership:

Membership with Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Indian Head Massage Diploma Adapting Indian Head Massage for Elderly/Palliative Care Advanced Massage Course – Deep Tissue Techniques No Hands® Massage Advanced Practitioner & Sports Massage Lymphatic Drainage Massage for Clients with Cancer or Oedema Pregnancy Massage/Abdominal & Full Body Hopi Ear Candling Usui Reiki Master Teacher Karuna Reiki Master Meditation Teacher ABC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Vertical Reflexology (VRT) Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage Precision Reflexology Baby Reflex – Baby Reflex Techniques/Toddler Reflex Techniques Sue Stone Foundation Accredited Coach Emotional Freedom Technique Advanced Practitioner (Level 3) EFT Practitioners Specialist Grief Training Using EFT with Cancer Grief & Bereavement Counselling Diploma Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner Matrix Past Life Reimprinting Mental Health First Aider

Samantha is a very experienced Complementary Therapist who has a real passion for mental health, ... Read More

A multi-award winning Holistic Health Physician, fusing Traditional Eastern Medicine (including Chinese Herbal Medicine) with modern therapeutic technologies to energise and revitalise people with chronic health conditions so they can excel in all they are and all they do.

CLINICAL FOCUS: WOMEN’S HEALTH | CHRONIC PAIN & FATIGUE | CHRONIC AUT0-IMMUNE & ILLNESS | CANCER SUPPORT

CLASSICAL CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE (CHM) Trained in the Hu Xi Shu Jing Fang lineage and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) style. Herbal Medicine is offered online and so is available to everyone across the UK.

VITALIQI® LIFE - VIP PERSONAL RESET RETREATS People come to North Devon from all over the world for these exclusive VIP 121 health reset retreats, catering mainly for those with chronic health issues like Fertility, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME, Long-Covid, and other post-infection and auto-immune conditions.

WOMEN’S HEALTH Her specialist interests include all aspects of Women’s Health for all life-stages including all types of pain, fertility, pregnancy, post-natal, peri/menopause and any hormonal issues.

PAIN Alison passionately believes that no-one should be in pain. Taking a holistic, whole body & mind approach rooted in all aspects of Chinese Medicine she rapidly and effectively reduces pain, always seeking to understand and treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.

CANCER SUPPORT Having worked part-time as an NHS Volunteer for My Cancer My Choices in Berkshire, and seeing the results in clinical practice, Alison is deeply committed that people living with cancer at all stages have support. This includes those undergoing treatment and palliative care.

QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS

Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) Training Diploma in Classical CHM - Jing Fang Lineage (S Robidoux, Beijing) Advanced Clinical Mentorship Classical CHM (S Robidoux, Beijing) Advanced Herbal Medicine for Respiratory Diseases (S Robidoux, Beijing) Advanced Herbal Medicine for Neurological Disorders (S Robidoux, Beijing) Advanced Herbal Medicine for Wen Bing (febrile infectious diseases) (S Robidoux, Beijing) Advanced Herbal Medicine for Gynaecology (S Robidoux, Beijing) Herbal Medicine for Gynaecological Conditions, (Dr Feng, China) Herbal Medicine for Fertility (Dr T Wing, UK) Fundamentals of TCM Gynaecology and the Treatment of Common Menstrual Diseases (Dr M Peluso, USA)

Other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Qualifications & Training BSc (Hons) Acupuncture (First Class) Licentiate in Acupuncture (LicAc) Professional Diploma in Tui Na (Chinese therapeutic massage) (Distinction) Advanced Masters Level MA48 (Dr Rosenfarb, USA) Advanced Level Practitioner of Neoclassical Acupuncture (Dr Burris, Mexico)

Other Qualifications Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine (Cambridge) B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (First Class)

National British Acupuncture Council Research Award for Dissertation “No pain, lots to gain: The Effect of Acupuncture on Pain Medication Use” (2012).

Acupuncture Clinic of the Year (South West 2023 & 2024).

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP/LICENSING Member of the British Association for Holistic Medicine & Health Care (BHMA).

Licensed by North Devon Council for Acupuncture.

Past Member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) (2012-2020). A spokesperson for BAcC and Expert for the national 2017 awareness campaign.

Fertility Network Co-ordinator South-West (2017 - 2022).

Founder and Chair of Acupuncture for Conception to Childbirth Team (ACT) Berkshire – professional interest group. (2013-2017).

Volunteer for National Childbirth Trust including Local Chair (2004-2012). Volunteer Co-ordinator of North Devon Business Women Network (2022 – ongoing). Ambassador for North Devon for West Country Women Awards (2023 – ongoing).

For more detailed information about Continued Professional Development & Training please consult www.oneacupuncture.co.uk

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