HELLO! MY NAME IS CLAIRE BANKS, A PRACTISING THERAPIST FOR 25 YEARS.

I am living and working in Glastobury 

I have a wonderful shop (or as I like to call it a Portal of Possibilities !!! )

The shop is called Aura Energetics.  It is situated in the Gauntlet, an alleyway between St John’s Carpark and the High Street in Glastonbury. The main thing I do in the shop is Aura photography,  Chakra Images and reports. Although I have studied and practiced many complementary therapies over the years. This has given me an excellent foundation for advising how to clear and balance the chakras.  

I also sell Suara Sound Tuning forks and give advice on these. 

I also when I find time – make fused glass some of which I sell in my shop 

 and some crystal bracelets 

I have a foundation degree in Complementary health therapies and right now I am concentrating on the Aura photography – as I do not have the time or space to do it all …..yet !!! 

I first turned to complementary therapies over twenty years ago when both my Dad and nephew died from Cancer, life seemed particularly challenging and events conspired in such a way that I began to experience anxiety and post-natal depression.

I now look back at this time with gratitude because, from my present perspective, I can see that these experiences were the catalyst I needed in order to effect the necessary changes in the way I felt about myself and the world around me.

I began with a crystal healing course and Reiki, becoming a reiki master and using Reiki as a spiritual practice.  I did NVQ level 3 in Massage, reflexology and aroma therapy and beauty therapy at Weymouth College.   When My Daughter was born with Erb’s Palsy, I wanted to learn something more remedial to help with body re-alignment, something more of a therapeutic treatment rather than a Beauty pamper to address her issues. So, I learned the Bowen technique. On that course, it was recommended that I learn more in-depth anatomy and physiology than I had previously learned in the Beauty therapy department of Weymouth college when doing my level three massage

So, as I like to extend all that I learn, when I moved to Cornwall I enrolled on a Foundation degree.  I qualified in 2012 in a  foundation science Degree, FdSc Complementary Health Therapies. I passed with distinction and was awarded student of the Year. This course enabled me to have a broad understanding on health and well-being, I studied in-depth Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Chemistry, Reflexology and Massage Aromatherapy, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, sports injuries, and sports massage. I have also trained in auricular acupuncture, EFT and Raynor massage and Sound, Colour, and Energy work!

I HAVE BECOME AMAZED AT THE POWER OF SOUND AND HEALING FREQUENCIES AND ITS AMAZING ABILITY TO ALTER CONSCIOUSNESS AND SOOTHE, ENLIVEN AND HEAL THE PHYSICAL BODY. 

I am a Suara Sound Ambassador – using tuning forks, voice, essential oils, and tuning forks on the body, chakras and meridians and in the aura.  I have also studied with Fabien Maman and Terres Unsoeld at the Tama-do Academy of Sound, Colour and Movement in Switzerland ( www.tamado.com ) where I learnt to use tuning forks on acupuncture points and use of sound and colour on the aura, and Tao yin Fa Chi Gong for my own development,  and also how to conduct a Tama-do Sound Harmonization (sound baths). 

Always aiming to extend my knowledge and skills, I have since trained in auricular acupuncture for detox and well-being, Matrix Energetics, Meditation Massage – ideal for those who are very stuck in their heads and can’t switch the mind off. Also Raynor massage – a Deep tissue massage, which is  a fusion of many styles , which  include Chinese, Ayurvedic, Swedish, Shiatsu and Hawaiian massage and reflexology.  It is a highly effective style of massage.

I have gained a wide spectrum of experience, working with a range of clients with individual needs and health concerns.

I understand that healing is a journey and may need a multifaceted approach to create balance in your life and body.

In short, the treatments I can deliver may be beneficial in a wide range of conditions, and enhance general physical and emotional well-being, by returning body and mind to a state of relaxation, The treatments offered may help to realign and restructure, and recover from sports injuries, relieve pain caused by stress or simply help you to relax improving the body’s energy flow.  

Whilst I don’t have the time or space to practice these therpies now. I may expand my premises in the future.