NEW! Valentines vouchers - now for sale at the centre. Pop in and buy one - from £5 upwards, can be spent on beauty; reflexology; massage or even chiropody (how's that for romance!!). Show them you care...

New Year Sale! 50% OFF - REFLEXOLOGY AND THE METAMORPHIC TECHNIQUE SPECIAL OFFER... LIMITED SPACES!!! - specialising in maternity, children and babies with Katherine L. Knight. Anywhere you see the offer e.g. website, facebook, advert, just print and bring it along to get 50% OFF. This offer is valid from 1st January 2012 and finishes on 29th February 2012.  It cannot be used with any other Mindbody Therapy Centre discount. For more info email katherineknight195@btinternet.com  Tel: 020 8299 0286 or drop in and see her on Wednesdays.

Stop Smoking 15%OFF - Happy 2012! We’re now in the season when we clear the cobwebs and start our New Year resolutions. For those of you wanting to stop smoking Clinical Hypnotherapy may be the option for you. Benefits include; richer; healthier; looking better and feeling better; enjoying that new found freedom and energy! Hypnotherapy is safe and effective and all you have to do is relax. Success is often achieved in 2 sessions, a couple of hours of your life! So if you are ready to quit that habit contact Paula today on 07956 279188 or email paula@progressivetherapy.co.uk

Personal Life Coaching discounts – also available with qualified coaches (incl Karen (ImaniCoach) the Energie Mindset coach)  – rearrange your priorities; set those goals and make time to achieve them this year. Enquire in centre foyer.

Season’s Greetings!

We are open:

Christmas Eve Sat 24^th Dec– up to 2pm (get your vouchers in!)

We are open for business as usual:

Wed 28^th Dec – 11am up to 8pm

Thurs 29^th Dec – 11am to approx. 4pm

Fri 30^th Dec – 11am to approx. 4pm

Sat 31^st Dec – up to approx. 1pm

Sun 1^st / Mon 2^nd Jan – closed

Back to normal from Tues 3^rd Jan

Have a great one!

Devon & Karen & Therapists

www.therapy4life.net

Christmas Vouchers now on sale – from £5 upwards, for family, friends and/or staff. Buy 5 or more and get 10% discount (from 1/2hr each treatment). Buy 10 or more – deals available!

Write up reviews and win a prize – we’ve had so many testimonials, only a few of them are on our website. You’d help us greatly if you’d like to put a review up in some of the following places e.g. Googlemaps; Wahanda (MBTC and Devon); Qype; Like our Facebook ‘The MindBody Therapy Centre’. Email in how many/where you put them and the one with the most... 1^st prize 1hr heated massage with Devon for ½ price + CD + incense. 2^nd prize Relaxing CD + incense.

What other products should we sell next year? – 1^st five great answers come and pick up your FREE incense bag!

Katherine Knight has been involved in complementary therapies since the early 1990's.  She practises reflexology at the centre and specialises in maternity reflexology, reflexology for children and children with special needs.  She also offers workshops in Baby and Toddler Reflex for parents to help enhance the natural loving bond between them and their child.

Do look at our Facebook page for other news & updates under 'The MindBody Therapy Centre' and make sure you don't miss out on any special offers. For those clients who have received booking messages from us, we hope they have been useful! Do bear with us if we make some 'settling in' mistakes while we get used to a new system but I hope we will all benefit from trying to keep up with the 21st century!! As always, feel free to email us on mail@therapy4life.net 

Some of the latest offers and 'moving fast' information is now on Facebook, so do 'Like Us' and take a look for updates and news. Plus for (only some) of the events we'll put our pictures up as well. Do look at our latest ones for the Macmillan Cancer fundraiser in Mayow Park this summer. As you can see, everyone looks like they had a great time!

Yes it is open for business as usual today...

Apologies to those who had appointments this afternoon/evening as due to the events in the area, the centre has been closed. Energie fitness club is also closed in Forest Hill, along with Sainsbury's and many other local shops in the area. Hopefully it will be 'business as usual' tomorrow and we will re-contact those we couldn't today. All the best to everyone who has been affected in the many areas throughout London.

We all had a fantastic time on Saturday at the Forest Hill Therapy Day, where many received free therapy treatments and were pleasantly surprised at how good they were! Read more on Facebook...The MindBody Therapy Centre.

Saturday 30th July – Forest Hill Therapy Day in partnership with Energie’s Open Weekend – some FREE tasters available!!! Keep that date free if you want to try a new therapy out, such as Chiropody; Angel card readings; Neuro Skeletal Re-Alignment Therapy; Thai Yoga Massage and many more...Come and talk to our therapists about any aches, pains, injuries, methods to relax and see how it could benefit you and your family.

We’ll have goody bags but first come, first serve, plus we’re hoping to have a few raffles as well. Also on offer, come and get a chair massage, your reading done, your nails painted or your eyebrows threaded (actual on the day offers, will be advertised around the gym nearer the date – keep an eye out on Facebook!). Kicks off from 4pm onwards, so come and share a glass or two.

NB. Normal Saturday treatments will be available before 4pm – Deep Tissue Massage, Caribbean Heated Massage, Reiki Healing, Threading and Waxing, Chiropody / Podiatry.

To see our latest news about what's happening at the centre see our Facebook page. Hey, don't just see it, LIKE IT as well! We'll see how we can schedule in putting more tips, news, quotes and helpful information on there too. If you would like to see any particular themes or to ask us something, just let us know.

Look out for new therapists bringing new treatments in June such as chiropody / podiatry, theta healing, natural face lift massage and threading!!! More updates to come on the Therapists page...

This method enables you to move from feelings of limitation towards accessing more of your potential. The therapist uses light touch on the feet, hands and head creating a safe, relaxing space to ‘be, that can last 30 – 60minutes. It is safe for everyone including pregnant women, also children and is conducted fully clothed, thus suitable for those who prefer a gentle technique than full massage or manipulation.  

People are often drawn to the technique in times of difficulty, career changes, moving house, divorce, bereavement or illness and often find it helps them to cope better. Testimonials include ‘it was this little known technique that dramatically changed my life for the better and set me on the road to improved wellbeing’; ‘I had arrived exhausted...at the end...felt rejuvenated...full of energy...refreshed and positive’; ‘a wonderful experience...totally at peace with life..’.

Come into the centre and try it for yourself!

What is it all about? Find out more under our Treatments page!

Facial Rejuvenation: the Natural Face-Lift Workshop – 7pm to 8pm

• The history of the Ayurvedic Natural Face–lift
•  Explanation of its 8 stages
• The great benefits it offers to the client
• How well it compares to artificial alternatives
• Demonstration of the Natural Face-lift

@ Lewisham Carers, Waldram Place, Forest Hill. London. SE23 2LB. Entry £2. To book call Helen on 07752 058 982.

Hypnotherapy combines hypnosis (trance) with cutting-edge research on how the brain works to set up mental and physical changes in how we think and act. Modern neuroscience has estimated that up to 90% of our behaviour is in fact generated unconsciously. The mind, our thoughts, are hugely powerful and since the mind and body are intrinsically connected, how we think and feel has great impact on how we behave. Therefore questions such as how motivated we are to succeed in the gym, how we cope with any difficulties and problems that come up, how we remain positive, how well we actually make what we want to happen physically are all issues that can be greatly helped by hypnotherapy. Read more under 'Articles' and see if you can train your brain?!! Then book in with our new hypnotherapist Dr.Helen Zarod who is available at the centre on Thursday evenings.

Saint Valentine’s Day – whether you celebrate it, believe in it or are just fed up of it, unless you stay in and keep the TV and radio off, you can’t escape it! Who said they could bombard us with heart signs and flowers and remind some that they have no ‘valentine’ anyway? Do you take notice of it? Or is it some over hyped money making machine which you choose to ignore? Whatever you think of it, if it makes you feel cynical or ‘cooey’ turn it around and use it as a time to remind yourself (or/and another) that yes it’s okay to tell yourself ‘I love you’ and whether you get cards or flowers or nothing, remind yourself on the day and every day...’at least someone loves me!’, kiss yourself in the mirror (go on!), hug yourself, deep breath and smile, because after all....it IS time for love! J

Oh yeah and if you need that last minute gift, yes we have gifts and vouchers at the centre (well we still have to cater for those who do!). Enjoy!

We've been busy with the therapists trying to come up with some great deals for you this year and hopefully we've done it! Check them out under The MindBody Therapy Centre - Special Offers and see for yourself. Don't forget to check out the page if you are one of our regular clients, especially if you always say to us 'that was so nice, I must have it more often', 'I needed that', 'I need to sort my back/legs/injury out once and for all'! Also.....Valentines Offers for the MONTH of February!!! So no reason to miss the 'day'. Take care now. K & D

Some people say how do I make goals and what if I don’t meet them? What’s the point? Goals are one thing but there is no point in setting goals unless they are aligned with things you’re passionate about. What are your passions? What makes you happy? What do you just love doing? Why not build more of that into your daily life this year?

We hope you've had a memorable year for all the best reasons. Enjoy your new year celebrations!

Hope to see you soon - from all the team @ MindBody Therapy.

Remember 'B'easy with yourself...'

We all had a fantastic time at this local Forest Hill event! Even though it was the 'snow week' and some people got stranded due to the lack of trains, those who braved it got a mixture of warm drinks, mince pies, carol singers, craft workshops, talks and musical workshops. It was a great way to spend an evening getting to know more about your local area, shops, services and most importantly the people!

Don't forget to come out onto Forest Hill High Street on Thursday 2nd December 2010 for lots of FREE events from 3pm - 9pm in different shops and locations for children and adults! See Events page under MBA space for more details...or just come along for FREE massage tasters at the centre @energie or MBA Workshop space @ Lewisham Carers (more events here!!).

Spiritual Cleansing & Healing

You will learn how to ground and protect yourself, your space (and your clients). You will also learn how to use simple tools to help focus the mind and thoughts when practising reiki healing.  Reiki healing can be used to rebalance the energy within oneself and can used on yourself, your family & friends and even plants and animals.

The energy has touched your life in some way shape or form. Reiki, spiritual healing, God, the universe, the core, the source, whatever you call it, it is still One Energy. Come and get an understanding of what it’s all about and tap into it with confidence.

Read more under Events at MBA (under MBA Workshop) and book your space now (use the online shop!).

'Happy Birthday', 'Happy Anniversary', 'Thank You', 'Merry Christmas', 'Happy Valentines' or 'Just Because...'. Whatever the occasion, when you are looking for that perfect gift - look no more! Welcome to our ONLINE SHOP! Vouchers plus more are now available to purchase online via Paypal. Gifts available from £5 - £150, for that special someone. Maybe they would like a pampering massage or a few sessions of deep tissue massage? Or maybe they would prefer a beauty treatment? Just buy a voucher and leave it to them to decide (or indeed, Treat Yourself!).....ENJOY!

NB. If everything works out smoothly, tell others! If it doesn't tell us and we'll try to solve it asap.

Well...we did it! We were up and running on Saturday 2nd October from 10am - 6pm and then we had to do the whole thing again on Sunday 10am to 6pm. It was certainly exhausting but we met and treated some lovely people who appreciated their choice of reiki healing, indian head massage, neck, back and shoulders massage from our three therapists on each day. There were many seeking all sorts of treatments from spiritual healing, some looking for ways to meditate, others getting their palms read and others just enjoying a chilling day out. There was definately more energy in the air once a few of the music shows had been on with their beautiful, melodic chanting and singing, it was certainly entertaining enough to keep us all going. So thanks to Anna, Samantha and Eve who along with Devon and Karen made it a laugh. Plus, not forgetting Gary from TransmissionUK who also kept us going with his sales pitch and wry sense of humour! Well done us!

We now have a new therapist on Saturdays offering Holistic Massage, Reflexology and Reiki. Her name is Polly Essex and she describes herself as 'intuitive, caring and professional'. To read more about her, check out her profile on The Therapists page, then book in and come and see her!

Hey! Hope you're enjoying your summer...check out our Special Offers  page for our latest offer - don't miss out!

We had a busy weekend as we were also giving 10 and 20 min tasters at the Horniman Music Festival on Sunday 4^th July 2010. Thanks to all our therapists who looked fantastic with their MindBody Therapists t-shirts on! Many enjoyed the treatments as the therapists were kept busy from c2pm to beyond 6pm!

There were those who remembered us from last year’s event and those who ‘found’ us on the day and were pleasantly surprised that they have their own local therapy centre just on the main street. We gave away lots of goody bags, so hope you enjoy them! To those who missed out on all our tasters this weekend – book in at the centre on 020 3417 6108 to see what all the fuss is about!

A BIG thank you again, to all those who came, all those who gave tasters and all those who wished us well for the MindBody Forest Hill Therapy Day that we had on Saturday 3^rd July 2010, our first year birthday of the centre.

We had great sunshine, there was a good turn out and all our therapists and advisors were busy from 1pm until 5.30pm, some until after 6pm! Thanks again especially to those who volunteered their time freely.

Special thanks to Charlene White, GMTV/ITN presenter who came to relaunch the newly decorated MindBody Therapy centre, gave a speech and cut our opening ribbon while being filmed. She seemed very relaxed, enjoying the atmosphere and even got her nails done! Devon commented on ‘how approachable and easy going she was for a celebrity!’

Special thanks to Hazel who stayed all day and gave a good speech about whom and what the ThroughUnity charity are and the help they give to bereaved families. Also thanks to Gregg and Michal who came along from TransmissionUK and left a speech for us. We appreciate working alongside you both.

Also, big thanks to the Dyane and the Over 50’s community group from Poplar Harca who made it over all the way from East London!

To those who missed out on FREE taster sessions, you missed out on Indian head massage, neck, back, shoulder massages, beauty manicures, energy healing, reiki healing, laughter therapy, tai chi plus many more...Also CONGRATULATIONS! To the raffle prize winners, hope you enjoy the prizes! (Sponsors were MirrorMirror; The Fitting Studios; Energie fitness club; Genesis Soap; Prime Bespoke and thanks to Bunka for sending discount cards – go visit your local shops, you might be surprised at what you can get in Forest Hill!).

Some of the feedback;

‘We enjoyed it so much’.....‘Well organised’...‘Nice atmosphere’.... ‘Feels so good’... ‘We’ve been pampered’...‘Look at my nails’

 ‘The thing that most impressed me was the balance you have achieved between a wholly professional range of services and the warmth of the welcome and informal ambience. The ethos that you have created is exactly right for community based support’

‘Thanks for letting me know about the Therapy Day on Saturday.  It was extremely enjoyable and informative, not to mention the impeccable organisation of the staff and their hospitality.’

‘'Everyone was raving about the therapists, how warm, welcoming and excellent at what they do'

‘It was a wonderful event. In which we were able to get a glimpse of all the services available.’

Many got more than they asked for and left uplifted and refreshed! So keep an eye out for any special offers and any other events that we might be doing or simply book in, to experience more of the same...special treats and pamper time, just for you...

Look out next year...here we come!!!

PS. For those who want to book in, just call the centre on 020 3417 6108.

Who can believe that it is June 2010 already?! Just one more month and we will have been up and running for ONE YEAR!! So we'd like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all our clients who have seen us either at the centre or at the many events we have attended over the year. Also, a thank you to all the therapists who first joined us and the many who still work with us in one capacity or another, in and around the centre, plus all the therapists who have joined us since.

It has been a long road for the MindBody Therapy founder Devon Burke, who always looked to open a centre which was 'not just any centre' but one which worked hand in hand with the community. We therefore invite you all to come along on Saturday 3rd July 2010 for our Open Therapy Day. There will be FREE taster treatments for massage, beauty and even laughter therapy! There will also be giveaways and great raffle prizes on the day. Read more on our EVENTS page and COME ALONG FROM 1pm onwards and leave informed, relaxed and refreshed!

We had a good time at Cator Park School on Thursday evening, despite the rain pouring down and us trying to drive the car through the main walkway entrance! When we finally got inside, we were greeted with plenty of warmth and everyone was full of laughter, trying to make the most of the evening. We managed to de-stress quite a number of people by giving taster sessions of indian head massage, neck, back and shoulder massage and reiki healing.

Thanks to Lesley who linked up with us to take part and to prove it's a small world, it's where my niece goes to school as well! See Anna and Anna Li in action in the picture, while Devon was doing his walkabout with his head massager!

We certainly had a great time last night at our joint Christmas party; The MindBody Therapy Centre and Energie Fitness Club at a local place in Forest Hill. We won't say which one, mind you I don't THINK anyone embarassed themselves too much!! Food was good and plentiful, company was fantastic and we had plenty of belly laughs and a great time dancing the night away until the wee hours of the morning.

Hope you also have a fantastic holiday season and that you get a chance to have fun and lots of belly laughter with friends and family. Take Care Devon and Karen.

What a busy morning today! See Gallery for pictures. The centre was full of mums and their babies/children all receiving a mixture of massage, reiki, neuro skeletal re-alignment therapy and group relaxation sessions. All enjoyed the session immensely. See some of the comments below:

"It was a good reason to find the centre and find out more about what's on offer"

"Thank you for the biscuits and drinks - felt very welcome. Thank You!"

"The staff are very friendly and made me feel very welcome here. Thank You"

Thanks to all who attended and thanks to all who helped, particularly Karen who co-ordinated and smoothed the way for the therapists who done a wonderful job on the day, Devon, Samantha & Diana. Also a special thank you to Jane, NCT Forest Hill rep for her enthusiasm in putting it out there!

We already have people booked in for the next session on Monday 7th December, so book in by emailing us on mail@therapy4life.net.

Look at the pictures! Did you miss out on your manicure, pedicure or massage over this weekend? You can still be pampered - just book in your appointment on 020 3417 6108. Any donations still being accepted.

Thank you to all those who came and big thanks to Carina who put alot of energy into all the preparations! Well Done!

The MindBody Therapy Centre therapists had a fantastic day today at Lewisham College, giving tasters and talks throughout the day at their Mental Health Day.

There seemed to be waves of people coming through the doors every twenty minutes, to see what the college had on offer. When they came over and realised they could have a range of treatments, the buzz had started! On offer was head, back and shoulders massage, tastes of neuro skeletal re-alignment therapy, talks on EFT, reiki, NLP, hypnotherapy and feldenkrais.

Thanks to our great contacts at the college, Devon, Tracey, Sam, Diana, Karine and Marilyn enjoyed and encouraged the energy and buzz created throughout the day and will look forward to many more.

What a laugh we had in the park today with Energie and their team on their Family Sports Day at Crystal Palace! The sun came out, drinks were flowing and pizza found its way over. So, whether it was the egg and spoon race or throw the bean bag or the relay race, we all participated and we all had fun. It was a chance for gym members and their families to get to know the fun guys at Energie and also to meet some of our therapists. Samantha and Anna gave some free tasters with Head, Neck and Shoulders Massage and Karine explained what Feldenkrais was all about (more to come on website but come down and find out!).

By time the three legged race and the relay came around, the competition spirit was high. Mario and I were slow to start as we tried to stay in rhythm for the three legged race but when we spun around, no one could stop us! We came down on the home stretch with confidence, great stride and technique, winning the race…yea! Also the relay got all our fires burning and school memories racing, not wanting to lose! Again in the finals I ‘happened’ to be in the winning team obliterating the competition, so good work team mates!  Well done Energie for laying on the drink, food and games and well done Ricky aka Mr.Pink aka Starsky cool mirror shades (aka many more names we won’t mention here) for running the games on the day. And yes, we all need to keep training at the gym to get ready for next time!

My, my...we've come a long way. For those in the know, it truly is a manifestation of faith! From our thoughts, to a virtual centre, to an actual LIVE, OPEN and LIVING centre, with ten therapists on board, how amazing Life is. Eight weeks of hard work, sweat, tears of exhaustion (mine not Devon's!), planning, talking, buying, ordering, setting up, cleaning, paperwork and drawing like minded people...they tell us its called being in business and the 24/7 lifestyle...phew...exhausting, exciting & exhilarating at the same time but utterly worthwhile and fulfilling.

Thanks & Praise to All That Is...and So It Is. Special thanks also, to all who helped and all who believed. May it continue to bring all that it brings for all who enters in no matter who you are, what part you play or what you bring and/or receive. Devon and Karen.

We were out in the Horniman Gardens and at least the thunderstorms stayed away for most of the day! Those who came out when the sun came out were greeted with The MindBody Therapy Centre canopy, banner and five of our therapists. After a while, the thought of a relaxing 10-15minute taster massage must have dawned on people that it would be a fantastic thing to do, as all of the therapists were soon kept busy.

A big thank you to Diana, Anna, Tracey (Devon and Karen), for giving clients just a small taste of what is on offer at the centre as all who came out of our canopy were definately pampered and much more relaxed than when they went in!

Great stuff! Looking forward to more events in conjunction with the Horniman Museum and other local communities and events in The Forest.

Feel free to visit us and the Energie gym to see all of what we have on offer.

The MindBody Therapy Centre and Energie gym, working together in the community, for the community.

It was great to meet you all down there on Saturday. What a small world! One of our therapists used to attend the school and another of our therapists used to teach in the school! Many memories flooded back for both. Also Devon met up with a very old friend from the group Four by Four or One Step Ahead, for those who can remember...you know who you are Robert!

Thanks to Anna, Marilyn, Samantha (and Devon), some of our therapists, for supplying wonderful taster sessions on the day.

It was great to see scores of women once again, running to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research UK, one of the charities we gift to. We were there with one of our therapists, Diana and her daughter, who were going to ‘run’ the course three legged! My daughter and I had done the Lloyds Park race a few years ago so we knew that even walking, it seemed like a long way!

There were hundreds of women, dressed from normal running gear, to bunny rabbits to nuns. The usual warm up session created a great atmosphere of togetherness and hope while the weather was sunny but not too warm...perfect. The runners had a great run time as usual and seemed to finish the course just as the last of the walkers were starting!

Unfortunately we didn't have our camera so we won't be able to add any pictures here but that's another thing we'll get around to when we go to events. A special well done to Diana and Alannah who proudly wore our 'MindBody Therapist' t-shirts and completed the course in good time but also a shout of ‘Well Done’ to all participants across all of the 5k runs.

Hi Foresters! We had a fantastic day and even the rain stayed away (after the thundery showers early that morning!).

Devon, Karen, Tracey and some family members represented The MindBody Therapy Centre alongside Andrew and the Energie team in the Horniman gardens. It was great to meet so many wonderful people from 'the forest' and everyone was friendly, especially around the food area!

We managed to give out quite a few flyers, so hopefully people will keep them in order to receive the opening offer of 20% off their first treatment. If you haven't got one, pick one up at the Energie fitness club, don't miss out as this will be a limited offer!

Devon also managed to meet some people who said they were from the SE23 Forum (chatting with them, they seem to be as keen as we are, for the opening of the club and centre). One or two of them even had a taster session with him, which he was offering on the day. Devon says 'and yes, in answer to the lady who asked 'Will we have a physio at the centre?', the answer is 'yes, I am looking to find the right therapists to join the centre, including a physiotherapist'.

For those who missed out on getting their FREE taster session on Sunday, we have decided to keep these Sunday afternoon taster sessions open to you for the month of June, so that you can experience what you missed on the day!

NB.This is on the proviso that there is space, as I'm sure you know that the space is still being modified.

Anyway...it's getting late, so that's it for now. See ya.

Devon and Karen

MindBody Therapists

Hi, we are just about to launch a new centre in Forest Hill, known to the locals as 'The Forest' we've been told! It's been a long and guided journey to this manifestation of our visualisation and having known the area and recently toured the area we are proud to be opening in such a green and lush area.

If you are local to the area, we know you are proud of where you live, so we'd like to talk to you about what we are doing. I hope you're looking forward to the Energie Fitness Club opening on the 1st July 2009 and we, MindBody Therapy, will also be opening our therapy rooms to you.

We want to put it to you....what therapy treatments would YOU like to see in your local area? We'd be happy to hear from you....Take care 'til then.