Seated Bodywork with ElderHeal

A gentle multimodality touch therapy.

ElderHeal™ is an integrated method of gentle and effective touch techniques for the wellbeing and healing of our elderly loved ones at home or in aged care. Using elements from a variety of techniques such as the Bowen Technique, Reflexology, Thai Massage, mobilisation, Remedial massage and acupressure – the physical and emotional benefits are expansive…
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ElderHeal

Touch Therapies for elderly wellbeing

ElderHeal™ is a bodywork therapy created by Jenny and inspired by east and west healing techniques to bring comfort, ease, mobility, connection and quality of life for the aged. It is a seated practice which uses techniques inspired by various methodologies Jenny is highly skilled in, including (but not limited to!) Bowen Therapy and Remedial rehabilitation techniques – all imbued with spiritual and energetic principles and practices. This blended soft tissue technique is gentle for both the receiver and the giver, requiring only a pair of capable hands, compassion with the intention to heal and foster connection.

Practical & Spiritual

ElderHeal™ uses the precise and gentle soft tissue manipulations of the Bowen Technique, the reflex points of Reflexology, acupressure, lymph massage techniques and remedial rehabilitation techniques – interwoven with energetic practices and spiritual principles.

A holistic seated practice that combines east + west methods, merging science with a spiritual approach, and grounded in:
♡ Intention
♡ Connection
♡ Care
♡ Skill

“ Give comfort, ease, support and connection for the elderly. ”

Benefits

A harmonious combination of soft tissue techniques and gentle movement methods can be of great benefit for the following:

♡ Pain modulation
♡ Lymph and blood flow
♡ Vagal tone stimulation
♡ Body-wide relaxation
♡ Nervous system regulation
♡ Rigidity / hypertonia
♡ Inflammation
♡ Anxiety and fear
♡ Disconnection and loneliness
♡ Sleep
♡ Mind-body connection
..including general wellbeing and relaxation.

The Course

EldeHeal™

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✔️ Learn the basics of therapeutic touch principles.
✔️ Learn 6 hands-on techniques and learn to treat 6 body areas.
✔️ Acquire knowledge and skills for immediate application after the course.
✔️ Learn basic anatomy and physiology relevant to techniques. 
✔️ Understand health benefits of techniques.
✔️ Receive teaching by professional bodyworker with 2 decades of experience.
✔️ Receive guidance, supervision and support in a small group environment.
✔️ Receive a Certificate of Attendance.
✔️ Receive a full colour workbook with rich content, anatomy and diagrams.

Learn elements of a variety of techniques.

Scroll across & read about the holistic methods interwoven in the practice.

  • Bowen Technique

    Learn elements of the Bowen technique - a gentle soft tissue method that uses soft cross-fibre motions on skin and muscle to balance tensions...

  • Reflexology

    Learn elements of Foot Reflexology - unique acupressure technique on important reflex points on the sole of the foot that correlates with the body to promote healing.

  • Thai Massage

    Learn elements of Thai Massage on the extremities that energise, mobilise and help to lubricate joints and bring mobility and vitality to the body and energy pathways.

  • Massage

    Learn to apply gentle massage for blood and lymph flow improvement, using the pads of your fingers, combined with a touch of aromatherapy principles.

  • Acupressure

    Learn elements of acupressure, derived from TCM (traditional chinese medicine) on part of the body to stimulate Qi.

  • Mobilisation

    Learn to mobilise joints gently, safely and passively to help promote more mobility and proprioception activation.

  • Energetic-Spiritual

    Learn beautiful spiritual and energetic practices to empower the receiver, evoke calmness and confidence and dissipate fear and disconnection.

ElderHeal™
Course

Touch Therapy for Elderly Wellbeing
$480
  • The Weekend of:
  • 9th & 10th November 2024
  • Private Residence
  • Oliver's Hill, South Frankston
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Learn a variety of holistic healing techniques to apply immediately to your loved ones or clients.

Open to everyone!

This course is for anyone who wants to give quality of life for their loved ones in the home (whether they’re seniors or not!) or in aged care residences. A comprehensive workshop that is suitable for family, caregivers and all healthcare practitioners / bodyworkers.

This 2-day course is particularly designed for helping the elderly person who requires to seated whether it is a temporary situation or permanent. However, it is suitable for all ages!

No massage tables required. We learn on armchairs, making it very practical to implement immediately! 

More Workshop dates & Info

Read about Jenny's personal story and ElderHeal™.

One day, I started to write my ideas for a healing method that combines all the wonderful techniques I had learnt over many years, and had always used – especially for my parents. What started to flow onto paper surprised me, though at the same time also felt natural, authentic and perfect.  Some people might call it a “download”; a creative inspiration coming from somewhere, someone…

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Honest words

What course participants are saying..

Monique Poppelaars

I loved the workshop. There was a good balance of theory and practical components. Jenny is a very experienced teacher and space holder. Her passion to share her modality is palpable and much appreciated.

What aspects did you like best?

ElderHeal being very practical and easy to use with immediate effect for the receiver.

Carolyn Hall

Hello! I’m a naturopath and Bowen therapist in Preston and I really loved Jenny’s Elder Heal course a few weeks ago. It’s been a busy few weeks for me and I’m looking forward to spending some time to practice and let all the info sink in. 💗 My mum has loved receiving the treatment.

Catherine Neil

The whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable.

What aspects did you like best?

I enjoyed learning the range of massage techniques suitable for the elderly, particularly techniques new to me such as the Bowen technique and Thai massage.

Fiona Eeting

Thank you so much Jenny. I really enjoyed the course.

What aspects did you like best?

Learning how to use different modalities of massage to help improve the quality of life for the elderly and frail in our communities.

Jodie Kutcher

Thank you for such a great workshop, loved it and it was worth staying longer. 🙂

What aspects did you like best?

I found both the theory and hands on where very interesting, Jenny made me feel very welcome and calm.