Upminster Sanctuary Complementary Healing and Teaching

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

Nature has a way of offering support through everyday ingredients we often walk past in the kitchen.
A few herbs and spices worth knowing about:
Turmeric contains curcumin, a plant compound often linked with supporting the body’s inflammatory response, especially when paired with black pepper to help absorption.
Ginger is well known for supporting digestion and easing nausea. It can be used fresh in hot water, soups, juices, stir-fries, or warming teas.
Peppermint is often used to support digestive comfort, particularly when the stomach feels tight, bloated, or unsettled.
Cinnamon contains antioxidants and may help support blood sugar balance as part of a healthy diet, while adding natural warmth and sweetness to food.
Garlic contains allicin, a natural sulphur compound studied for its role in supporting heart health and immune function.
Rosemary contains rosmarinic acid and has traditionally been valued for digestion, circulation, and mental clarity.
Oregano contains carvacrol, a plant compound known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Thyme has long been used in herbal traditions to support the respiratory system, especially during coughs, colds, and seasonal changes.
Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which is associated with circulation and warmth in the body.

Healing foods do not need to be rare, expensive, or complicated. Often, they are the simple things added regularly: ginger in tea, garlic in cooking, cinnamon on breakfast, rosemary with roasted vegetables, thyme in soup, peppermint after a meal.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, we believe wellbeing is whole-person care, and nature-led support has always been part of that picture.
Small, natural choices can become daily support. 🌿

Curious about nature-led wellbeing? Send us a message and we’ll help you explore how nature can help you.

upminstersanctuary.com
01708 251124

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at The Upminster Sanctuary 🌿

Today we’re celebrating the dads, step-dads, grandads, father figures, carers, and all the brilliant people who bring love, laughter, guidance, and steady support into the lives around them.

Whether your day is full of family, memories, food, cards, chaos, or a bit of quiet time, we hope it brings you something good.

Wishing you a very happy Father’s Day.

20/06/2026

A common health issue my clients worry about is Cholesterol.

Are you
-confused about cholesterol?
-scared of medication?
-overwhelmed with addressing lifestyle changes?

We are conditioned to fear cholesterol -
But what if that’s not actually the problem?

As a former NHS Wellbeing coach leading early intervention and prevention clinics for cholesterol, BP and pre-diabetes, I’m hosting an intimate in-person workshop (15 spaces only) where I’ll share real world evidence and break down what’s really going on as well as effective lifestyle choices to restore and rebalance well-being with confidence and ease.

Reply “HEALTH“ to reserve your seat today or DM.

Date : 23rd June
Time : 7 PM
Venue : The Upminster Healing & Teaching Sanctuary RM14 2XH
( ample parking available )
The Upminster Sanctuary

Investment £25 pp or £20 when you bring a friend ☺️



Upminster Sanctuary Complementary Healing and Teaching

18/06/2026

Looking for natural, practical ways to support your wellbeing?

At The Upminster Sanctuary, Gee, our Naturopath and Lifestyle Coach, offers 1:1 personalised health coaching alongside monthly wellbeing workshops designed to make natural health feel realistic, useful, and easy to bring into everyday life.

Next workshop:
23rd June, 7pm
The natural way to manage cholesterol levels

£25 pp or £20 if you bring a friend!

This session will explore evidence-led guidance, natural recipes, and remedies to support cholesterol management and overall wellbeing through the season.

If you’d like to join us, send us a message. We hope to see you there. 🌿

upminstersanctuary.com

naturopathywithgee.com

18/06/2026

✨🌿 USUI REIKI RYOHO – FIRST TEACHINGS WEEKEND 🌿✨

Join me for the beautiful First Teachings of Usui Reiki Ryoho at the idyllic and picturesque setting of The Upminster Sanctuary. 🕊️💚

This immersive weekend workshop is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Reiki – a traditional Japanese healing practice that can bring profound transformation, balance, and wellbeing into your life. ✨

🌟 No experience necessary!
Perfect for complete beginners who feel called to learn self-healing and how to share Reiki with others.

💫 Why join us?
✅ Small, friendly groups
✅ Relaxed and supportive atmosphere
✅ Like-minded souls
✅ Refreshments included ☕🍪
✅ Plenty of breaks
✅ FREE onsite parking 🚗

📚 Your weekend training includes:
📖 Beautiful Gold-Edge Journal
📘 Comprehensive Course Manual
✨ Western Attunements
🌸 Japanese Empowerments
🗾 Origins of Reiki
🙏 The Reiki Principles (The Gokai)
💚 Self-Healing Techniques
👨‍👩‍👧 Healing Family & Friends
🌿 Reiki for Plants & Animals
🧘 Traditional Japanese Meditations
🤝 Ongoing Support
🌟 Reiki Shares
📜 Certificate & Lineage

💷 Investment: £220
Everything is included – simply bring:
🥪 Your lunch
🛏️ A pillow and blanket
💚 Yourself!

⚠️ Places are limited and courses often book quickly, so reserve your space as soon as possible.

📞 To book or find out more, contact:

Clare
📱 07752 296 904

✨ Begin your Reiki journey and discover the power of healing, connection, and personal transformation

16/06/2026

There is a quiet intelligence in plants.

They don’t rush. They don’t force. They respond to light, season, soil, water, and timing. They remind us that restoration is not always instant, but it can be steady, natural, and deeply supportive.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, we honour that connection through nature-led wellbeing, including herbal medicine, aromatherapy, and Bach Flower Remedies, all rooted in the understanding that the natural world has always offered ways to support the body, mind, and spirit.

Sometimes coming back to balance starts simply: a warm herbal tea, a calming scent, time in the garden, or choosing support that feels closer to nature.

If you’re drawn to plant-based, holistic support, send us a message and we’ll help you find the right place to start. 🌿

15/06/2026

The name has changed, and so has the understanding. PMOS reflects what women have always known: this is a whole-body condition.

This aligns with how Traditional Chinese Medicine has always viewed it.

In my latest website blog, I break down:
🔹️ What PMOS actually is
🔹️ Why the name change matters
🔹️ How I treat PMOS at Koru Acupuncture

https://www.koru-acupuncture.com/post/acupuncture-for-pmos-pcos