K.D.Therapies

K.D.Therapies Rest, Relax & Recuperate

K.D.Therapies Is a well established Holistic Therapy business with over 23 years experience.

Offering a range of holistic therapies at an affordable price from an experienced, dedicated and qualified therapist. Karin Davis has worked as a Complementary Therapist for the last 18 years. Qualified in more than 10 therapies Karin can combine treatments if needed to tailor the most effective treatment for the individual client. In addition to running her busy private practice Karin had been employed by local Bangor based charity FASA as Senior Holistic Therapist since September 2009 to March 2016, she has also worked with local community groups providing relaxation and stress relief. Karin is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists the largest professional association of Complementary Therapists in the UK. K.D.Therapies is dedicated in offering a professional service to clients who choose to avail of Holistic Therapy. Qualifications to date:

2001 Aromatherapy Diploma
2003 Indian Head Massage Diploma
2004 Hopi Ear Candling Certificate
2004 Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
2005 Thai Foot Massage Certificate
2006 Usui Level 1 Reiki
2006 Holistic Crystal Therapy Diploma
2007 Aromatherapy & Cancer with Penny Price Aromatherapy
2007 Reflexology Diploma
2008 Usui Level 2 Reiki
2008 Phytotherapy Workbooks
2008 Chinese Reflexology Diploma
2009 Hot Stone Therapy Diploma
2009 Clinical Aromatherapy: Effective Interventions for Pain & Inflammation with Rhiannon Harris
2010 Flower Essences Diploma
2010 Advanced & Deep Tissue Massage Diploma
2010 Mental Health First Aid
2011 Auricular Acupuncture
2011 Emmett Modules 1 & 2
2011 Emmett Modules 3 & 4
2012 Healthy Eating & Well-being for the Complementary Client VTCT Level 3
2012 Emmett Module 5
2012 Emmett Module 6
2012 Emmett Professional Level 1
2013 Natural Lift Facial Massage/Facial Rejuvenation Diploma
2014 Emmett Professional level 2
2015 NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
2016 Botanica 2016
2017 Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
2019 Emmett Professional Level 3
2019 Emmett Professional Level 4
2019 Crystal Reflexology Certificate
2021 Emmett Professional Level 5
2021 Emmett Professional Level 6
2021 Emmett Advanced Practitioner
2022 Sleep Consultant Diploma Course
2023 Botanical Illustration OCN NI Level 2
2023 AromaPsychology Tisserand Institute
2024 Aromatics, Trauma and Resiliency, The School For Aromatic Studies, Jade Shutes
2025 Myofascial Cupping

13/11/2025

Have a go 😊 Learning a new language helps keep the brain working

13/11/2025

As the darker days set in, your local library can help brighten your routine with our SAD Lightboxes! ☀️

They are easy to use and can be enjoyed while reading, writing, taking part in a hobby or during a quiet moment to unwind. No need to book - Just call into your local library! 🙌

Find out more 👉 https://libni.short.gy/fbTackleWinterBlues

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21/10/2025

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21/09/2025

Support your mental health during the darker months!

The days are growing shorter in the Northern Hemisphere. More darkness invites quietude and introspection—but it can also lower our mood. We produce less vitamin D and serotonin, and more melatonin (the hormone of darkness). Our cortisol levels change. In some cases, we can feel more sadness, anxiety and depression.

It becomes a feedback loop.
Less serotonin = more vulnerable to stress/anxiety
Stress/anxiety = body produces even less serotonin
Over time → fatigue, low mood, harder to regulate emotions

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Can reduce anxiety (as effectively as some meds)
- Calms the nervous system
- Woelk & Schläfke, 2010

Rose (Rosa × damascena)
- Can significantly calm the fight-or-flight response
- Haze, Sakai & Gozu 2002

Citrus Oils
- May reduce antidepressant needs
- d-Limonene boosts dopamine + GABA
- Komori, 1995

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
- May reduce cortisol + blood pressure
- Great for evening relaxation + sleep
- Hwang, 2006

Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
- Helps lower anxiety + depression compared to placebo
- Supports deep, restoring sleep
- Ghazizadeh et al. 2021

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin_
- Can calm & gently sedate the nervous system
- Ito & Ito, 2011

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
- Reduces mental fatigue + burnout
- Varney & Buckle, 2013

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
- Calms the amygdala (brain’s fear/anxiety center)
- Works in a way similar to diazepam
- Saiyudthong, 2015

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These are just a few examples! There are many essential oils that can help uplift us.
---> What are some of your favorites to use during the darker months?

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Abridged references (let us know if you want the unabridged list!)

Ghazizadeh et al. (2021). Phytotherapy research
Haze, S., Sakai, K., & Gozu, Y. (2002). Japanese journal of pharmacology
Hwang, J.H. (2006) Taehan Kanhoe Hakhoe Chi
Ito K, Ito M. (2011) Journal of Natural Medicine
Komori, T., et al. (1995). Neuroimmunomodulation
Saiyudthong et al. (2015). Natural product research.
Varney, E. & Buckle, J. (2013). The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Woelk, H. and Schläfke, S. (2010) Phytomedicine

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12 Balloo Avenue
Bangor
BT197QT

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Karin Davis has worked as a Complementary Therapist for the last 17 years. Qualified in more than 10 therapies Karin can combine treatments if needed to tailor the most effective treatment for the individual client. In addition to running her busy private practice Karin has been employed by local Bangor based charity FASA as Senior Holistic Therapist since September 2009 to March 2016, she has also worked with local community groups providing relaxation alongside pain and stress relief. Karin is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists the largest professional association of Complementary Therapists in the UK. K.D.Therapies is dedicated in offering a professional service to clients who choose to avail of Holistic Therapy.

Free consultation and loyalty card given after first treatment. Gift vouchers available.

QUALIFICATION DETAILS

2001 Aromatherapy Diploma Level 3