Page 48 • The HERALD • 17th September 2026 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing • Fully trained counsellor - Level 5 • 2 locations:- St Andrews, Dibden Purlieu and Central Southampton • A warm and welcoming approach • All issues welcome T. 07464 338882 www.gillianhoughtoncounselling.co.uk To advertise your business in The Herald, contact Sue on 023 8084 0815 or email: sjones@herald-publishing.co.uk Teaching Others The Healing Energy Of Reiki Angela was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 21. A er more than two decades navigating the medical system, medications and relapses, she discovered Reiki — and it changed everything. In 2015 Angela su ered a terrible relapse, having to take a few months leave from her job. During this time she became severely depressed being at home alone and struggling to look a er herself. A friend suggested that she try Reiki - a Japanese healing technique that is used to promote the body’s own healing. Angela found a practitioner and soon discovered that it gave her an amazing boost of energy, peacefulness and contentment. Wanting to help others su ering, Angela studied for her Reik First Degree, giving herself Reiki every day for a year. She moved on to her Reiki Practitioner Second Degree and on completion opened her own Reiki practice - Chiyu Reiki - o ering therapy to anyone needing to ease their anxiety, boost their mood or reduce pain, as well as those with a chronic illness. Now a Master/Teacher Reiki Third Degree practitioner, Angela is able to teach others about the healing energy of Reiki. Angela comments: “From my own experience, receiving Reiki regularly can be life changing. Personally I have found Reiki to be so energising and uplifting it really has got me through the tough times when I saw no end in sight and it has also got me through the days where I have battled with anxiety, the feeling of helplessness, chronic fatigue, weakness, cognition issues and more. Reiki is a wonderful way of promoting relaxation, reducing stress and tension it can also improve sleep quality and even ease pain. Now l am teaching Reiki to those being drawn to Reiki, and to those who are also diagnosed/ undiagnosed and/or live with a chronic illness like myself. We can study this course together and even do this distantly over zoom whilst you are at home! This includes your beautiful “Reiki Attunement” complete with Reiki Manual and certificate.” Chiyu Reiki and Natural Wellness is based in Hythe o ering sometimes life changing crystal and Reiki sessions which are deeply relaxing and nurturing whilst giving you a boost leaving you feeling rejuvenated feeling positive, balanced and recharged. As well as in person Reiki sessions Chiyu Reiki and Natural Wellness also o ers distance healing via zoom, animal reiki and Holistic Wellness, weaving together Reiki, mindfulness guidance and natural wellness practices to support your whole wellbeing. If you are you living with a chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis or Chronic Fatigue or have a family member or friend living with a chronic illness which is a ecting their daily lives, contact Chiyu Reiki and Natural Wellness to nd out how receiving and learning Reiki can help you like it has for Angela. Visit: https://www.chiyureikiandnaturalwellness. co.uk/index.html Angela, Chiyu Reiki and Natural Wellness Waterside Health Walks Everyone is very welcome to go along and join in any of the free Waterside Health Walks on: Thursday 17th September, 3pm at Culverley for a 2.1 mile walk; Monday 21st September, 10am at Boldre Church Car Park for a 2.6 mile walk; Thursday 1st October, 3pm at Yew Tree Heath for a 2.1 mile walk and Monday 5th October, 10am at Parc Pale for a 2.1 mile walk. For more information about the Waterside Health Walks group, please contact Mike Roberts on: 023 8084 7461 or 07811 361319.
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