First day
First time attending clinic and the place was buzzing with patients! In, out, on the phone, reading material from the Ebooks suite and waiting, drinking an Endura magnesium drink, or on the table being treated!
It was busy, confronting and here was Heather at the centre of every activity, so harmoniously and calmly fixing “the broken bits”, dispensing herbs and other stuff before getting back to some very personalised and individualised treatments. Welcome to Healing on Hawthorne!
Heather treated a large number of patients all with wide ranging conditions from Diabetes, to late stage pregnancy; some were trying to get pregnant and some had a history of a debilitating auto immune disease. I did not expect to see changes on the tongue in just one treatment. Whilst at college we were told not to expect it. Disregard that statement! I saw quite dramatic changes on at least two tongues before the patient turned over for the front treatment! Amazing! Would never have believed it had I not seen it for myself!
Whilst I had no idea of what the patient was in for or their history, Heather managed to explain her treatment to the patient in a simple and easy to understand manner. She checked meridians, master points, mu and xi cleft points, stuck a few points in then checked the tongue and points again. She did front and back treatments, cups, plenty of moxa and massage. Every single person got off the table regardless of how long it took and felt better, success rate of 100%. I just yearn to learn as much as I possibly can from this amazing woman. She has already taught me to put needles in unusual points and places where you wouldn’t ordinarily put them, with an amazing, positive effect. Every scar was treated, just as most patients had a belly wincing lymphatic drainage massage, almost brought tears to my eyes!
Needless to say I spent a sleepless and restless night, it was confronting, but also incredibly exciting to witness and I am so very excited about my growing list of questions about the cases she saw. Can’t wait for my next session!
Second Day
Day two of my viewing Heather’s treatment protocols and things are starting to fall into place. I have listened and watched the DVD’s and they too are starting to make sense. The processes used are becoming familiar such as checking for cold, cup on the navel and checking meridians dependent on key signs and symptoms. Most patients receive both back and front treatments and no-one gets off the table until they have a butt massage and lymphatic drainage. Treatments really do depend on the 8 extra meridian under scrutiny. Lots more to learn, an exciting time!
Third Day
Today I experienced the interview process with a new couple who are trying to achieve a successful pregnancy. Questions are very in depth and thorough both for him and her. Heather covered everything from diet, lifestyle, work, play, medication and surgeries, their own birth, menstruation, sex and western tests results. The consultation took more than 3 hours but a very thorough and exhaustive picture emerged of the couple’s behaviours and fertility health. Specific nutrients were prescribed and a pattern of Dad’s massage and moxa therapy at home was demonstrated. I can’t wait to see them again as they hopefully make progress towards making a healthy baby.
