Our new ‘Piano + Holistic Therapy’ sessions are designed to aid the development of the student in a truly holistic way. GéNIA has been working closely with Neal's Yard practitioner, Angela Allen, for over a year, and couldn’t help but notice how her various techniques – whether pure massage, Reiki, crystal healing or hotstones – helped to heal and eliminate stress, anxieties and blockages in the body.  After sending a number of students and friends to Angela it became apparent that not only can these therapies help people enhance their well-being, but they also benefit the whole learning process (in this case piano), through work on posture and various physiological elements.  Students were happier, observed the musical material better and were far more confident at performing in public.

Together, GéNIA and Angela aim to work on the well-being of the student in tandem with the educational process, to ensure that student is ready and happy to learn to the maximum of their capacity and have a really fulfilling and happy experience in their education.

Before coming to health therapy, Angela Allen worked in the music industry, so is very well paced to understand the needs musicians and music students. Angela's practice aims to create a clear space for patients to recharge, rebalance and re-energize. Her treatments involve a range of techniques and always focus on patients’ individual concerns and problem areas.  Angela is Neal’s Yard Practitioner and is fully qualified in the following areas:

• AAPA Diploma, Holistic & Clinical Aromatherapy
• FHT Diploma, Deep Tissue Massage (Federation of Holistic Therapists)
• Indian Head Massage (Gill Farrer-Halls)
• Hot & Cold Product Making (Lotte Rose Aromatherapy)
• ITEC Diploma, Anatomy and Physiology
• Pregnancy Massage (Aromatherapy Allied Practitioners Association)
• Soft Tissue Release (CThA  Accredited - Jane Johnson)
• Neal’s Yard Remedies Holistic Facial (IFPA Accredited)
• Effective Stretching (CThA Accredited)
• FHT Diploma, Hot Stone Massage
• Cold Process, Liquid & Cream Soap Making
• Thai Herb Compress Massage (TGOHT & CThA)
• Reiki Level 1 in the Usui System
• On-Site Chair Massage (TGOHT &CThA)

Some of the benefits of massage and Angela’s other treatments are:

• Improved circulation and boosted immunity
• Stress reduction and a more balanced nervous system
• Stimulate of the digestive system
• Relief from aches, pains and stiffness
• Improved muscle function and joint mobility
• Improved skin tone
• Release of emotional and physical tension
• Induced relaxation
• Greater sense of well-being and a more positive state

How it works

During the initial 60-minute piano lesson with GéNIA you will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have about your playing.  For example, your playing could be inhibited because your shoulders are too tight, or perhaps you find it difficult to perform in public due to constant anxiety.  In consultation with GéNIA, Angela will then put together a bespoke therapy session based on your specific needs, and further sessions may be recommended.  All the sessions are fully confidential.

Venues

Piano Lessons:

• Steinway Hall, 44 Marylebone Lane, Wigmore St, London, W1U 2DB
• Schott Music, 48 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7BB

Complementary Therapies:

• Neal’s Yard Remedies, Islington Therapy Rooms, 295 Upper Street, London, N1 2TU
• Neal’s Yard Remedies, Covent Garden Therapy Rooms, 2 Neal’s Yard, London, WC2H 9DP

Booking

Information

Please contact Richard McDonald at info@piano-yoga.com or call +44 (0)20 7226 9829 / +44 (0)7948 447492 for more information.

Please note that it may not be possible to fit both sessions on the same day due to the availability of the music studios and clinics.  However, we recommend that you schedule your appointments as close as possible to benefit fully from the sessions.

Fees

£110 for both sessions (60 mins x 2)

Terms and conditions

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