Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

  • Lumarise Therapies & Wellbeing is based in Halam, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire.

    Individual appointments take place in my peaceful private therapy space. Physiotherapy home and care-home visits are also available within the local area.

  • It is completely understandable if you are unsure which approach would suit you best. Please get in touch to tell me a little about what you are looking for, and I can help you decide which service may be most appropriate.

  • You will be asked to complete a relevant consultation or consent form before your appointment. This helps me understand your needs, health information and what you would like from the session.

    We will also spend time talking at the beginning of your appointment, so you can ask questions and feel comfortable before we begin.

  • Yes. Your privacy is important, and information shared during individual sessions is treated confidentially and stored securely.

    There may be rare circumstances in which information needs to be shared for safeguarding or legal reasons. Where possible, this would be discussed with you first.

  • I understand that plans sometimes change. Cancellation and rearrangement information will be provided when you book your appointment.

    Please give as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend.

  • You can enquire or arrange a booking through the website or by emailing therapy@lumarise.co.uk.

    If you are contacting me about a child, group or organisation, please include a little information about the support or type of session you are looking for.

  • Yes. I am a qualified physiotherapist with over 13 years of clinical experience and am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

    I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and appropriate professional and public liability insurance for all the services I provide.

    I have also completed professional training in adult and children’s hypnotherapy, children’s yoga, Reiki Master practice, past-life regression, sensory needs and paediatric first aid.

Physiotherapy

  • No. You can contact me directly to arrange a private physiotherapy assessment without a GP referral.

    If you have relevant medical letters, discharge information or details of previous treatment, it may be helpful to have these available at your appointment.

  • I specialise in supporting older adults and people recovering from surgery, illness or a hospital stay.

    This may include post-operative hip and knee rehabilitation, falls prevention, strength and balance, reduced mobility, maintaining independence, respiratory conditions and recovery following a hospital admission.

  • Yes. Physiotherapy appointments are available at Lumarise for people who are able and comfortable travelling to me.

    Home and care-home visits are also available for those who would benefit from being assessed and supported in their own environment.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and enables the relevant area to be assessed.

    For lower-limb rehabilitation, shorts or loose trousers can be helpful. Supportive footwear may also be needed for walking, balance or exercise activities.

  • Your initial appointment includes a detailed discussion about your health, current concerns, mobility and personal goals.

    A physical assessment will then be completed as appropriate. We will discuss the findings together and agree upon a personalised rehabilitation plan.

  • Where appropriate, you will be given a manageable and personalised programme to support your progress between appointments.

    Exercises will be selected around your abilities, home environment and individual goals.

Hypnotherapy

  • Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, focused attention, therapeutic language and imagery to support positive change.

    Sessions are personalised around you rather than following a standard script.

  • No. Hypnosis is usually experienced as a deeply relaxed and focused state. You remain aware and able to communicate throughout the session.

  • No. You remain in control and cannot be made to say or do something against your wishes or values.

    You can pause or end the experience at any time.

  • People seek hypnotherapy for many different reasons, including confidence, worries, fears, sleep difficulties, habits and emotional wellbeing.

    Please contact me if you are unsure whether hypnotherapy is appropriate for what you are experiencing.

  • This varies because every person and situation is different. Some people choose a single focused session, while others benefit from a series of appointments.

    We can discuss this together based on your goals and how you respond to the sessions.

  • No. Hypnotherapy is a complementary approach and is not a replacement for appropriate medical, psychological or psychiatric assessment and treatment.

    If you are currently receiving care, you should continue to follow the advice of the professionals involved.

Past Life Regression

  • No. People understand regression experiences in different ways.

    Some view them as memories of previous lifetimes, while others understand them as symbolic experiences created by the subconscious mind, ancestral material or a connection with collective consciousness.

    I will not impose an interpretation upon your experience. You are encouraged to reach your own conclusions and take from the session whatever feels personally meaningful.

  • You may notice images, emotions, physical sensations, thoughts or a simple sense of knowing. Some experiences feel very detailed, while others unfold more gradually or symbolically.

    There is no correct way to experience a regression, and nothing needs to be forced.

  • Most people remain aware of what they are experiencing and remember the session afterwards.

    Time is included at the end to help you gently return to ordinary awareness and reflect upon anything that emerged.

  • Past-life regression may not be appropriate in every circumstance. Relevant health information will be considered before confirming your appointment.

    It is intended for personal exploration and wellbeing and does not replace medical, psychological or psychiatric care.

Reiki

  • Reiki is a gentle complementary wellbeing practice intended to encourage relaxation, rest and a sense of balance.

    You remain fully clothed throughout the treatment and can simply relax in a comfortable position.

  • We will begin with a brief conversation about how you are feeling and what you would like from your session.

    During the treatment, I may place my hands gently on or just above different areas of the body. Your comfort and personal boundaries will always be respected.

  • Everyone experiences Reiki differently. You may notice warmth, coolness, tingling, heaviness, lightness or deep relaxation. You may also notice very little during the session, which is completely fine.

    There is no particular sensation that you need to experience.

  • Distance Reiki allows you to receive a dedicated Reiki session while relaxing in your own home.

    We will agree upon a time for your treatment and discuss how you can prepare a quiet, comfortable space in which to relax.

  • No. Reiki is a complementary wellbeing practice and should not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Children’s Sessions

  • Children’s sessions are thoughtfully adapted to each child’s age, personality, interests, communication style and individual needs.

    Depending on the service, sessions may include movement, breathing, therapeutic stories, imagery, mindfulness, sensory activities, tapping, relaxation and practical wellbeing tools.

  • Yes. Sessions can be adapted for children with additional or SEND-related needs and sensory differences.

    Before booking, I will talk with the parent or carer about the child’s strengths, communication, preferences, sensitivities and any adjustments that may help them feel safe and comfortable.

  • This depends on the child’s age, individual needs and the type of session.

    A parent or carer may remain present where appropriate. For some sessions, children may engage more freely independently once they feel settled. This will always be discussed beforehand.

  • Appropriate feedback and guidance can be shared with the parent or carer while still respecting the child’s privacy and helping them feel that the therapeutic space is safe.

    Any safeguarding concern would always be managed appropriately.

  • The programme includes an initial parent or carer consultation, personalised planning and four individual 45–60-minute sessions.

    Your child will be supported to build a personalised collection of practical tools that can continue to be used beyond the sessions.

  • Yes. Additional wellbeing sessions can be arranged to build upon existing strategies, respond to changing needs or provide continued support.

  • Children’s yoga classes are booked and paid for in half-termly blocks. Places are limited to maintain a small, supportive group environment.

    Current availability can be requested through the website or by emailing therapy@lumarise.co.uk.

Nurseries, Schools, Care Settings and Workplaces

  • Yes. Group sessions are created around the ages, abilities, needs and aims of each setting.

    Please include the proposed group size, ages or needs of participants, location and preferred session length when enquiring.

  • Yes. The 60-minute nursery and preschool session can be delivered as one full session or divided into two 30-minute sessions.

    This allows the experience to be adapted for different rooms, age groups or needs across the setting.

  • School sessions may include curriculum-time yoga and wellbeing, after-school clubs, exam preparation, confidence workshops, nervous-system regulation, SEND-aware support and staff or pupil wellbeing days.

    Bespoke programmes can be created around the particular needs of the school.

  • Yes. Care-home and assisted-living sessions are adapted to residents’ abilities and are primarily chair-based.

    Activities can be adjusted so that people can participate at a level that feels safe and comfortable for them.

  • Yes. Staff wellbeing can be delivered as a focused one-hour session, a series of workshops or a tailored half-day experience.

    Sessions may combine gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness, nervous-system regulation, guided relaxation and practical techniques that staff can use in everyday life.

  • Yes. I travel to nurseries, schools, care settings and workplaces.

    Local travel is included where stated. Any additional travel charge will be discussed and agreed before the booking is confirmed.

Payments & Cancellations

  • Payment can be made by BACS bank transfer, cash or securely online via Stripe.

    Payment details and instructions will be provided when your appointment or programme is arranged.

  • Individual appointments should be paid for in advance to secure your booking, unless otherwise agreed.

    Children’s yoga classes are booked and paid for in half-termly blocks. For group sessions and organisational bookings, payment arrangements will be confirmed at the time of booking.

  • Yes. Payment plans are available for selected multi-session programmes, including the Children’s Personalised Wellbeing Programme.

    The £280 programme fee can be paid in full or divided into four payments of £70, with each payment made before the relevant session.

    Please discuss this with me before your first appointment so that the payment arrangement can be agreed in advance.

  • I understand that plans sometimes change. Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or rearrange your appointment.

    Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be charged at the full session fee. I appreciate that emergencies and unexpected circumstances can arise, and discretion will always be used where appropriate.

    If I need to cancel your appointment, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund of any payment already made.

Still Have a Question?

If your question has not been answered here, please get in touch. I will be happy to talk through the options and help you decide what feels most suitable.