Centre for Integral Health

Centre for Integral Health Shropshire's first Integral Health Centre.

Developing the concept of Integral Health to allow more effective work between conventional and non-conventional methods of health management to maximise the ability of individuals to remain healthy.

Use Your Common Sense Day “The body has its own wisdom - if you listen closely, it will tell you everything you need to ...
04/11/2025

Use Your Common Sense Day

“The body has its own wisdom - if you listen closely, it will tell you everything you need to know.” (Unknown)
Sometimes the simplest truth is also the most powerful:
💚 Your body knows how to heal. Your intuition knows what you need.
On Use Your Common Sense Day, pause and listen - not to the noise of the world but to your inner wisdom.
Through EFT (Tapping), Hypnotherapy, Wellbeing Coaching and Bowen Therapy, reconnect yourself to your inner knowing.
Together, we will release emotional blocks, calm anxiety and restore your natural sense of balance.
🌿 Healing doesn’t have to be complicated.
Start small. Trust yourself.
The path to peace begins with one mindful step at a time.

Contact Tracey-Anne via the page or the website for further support https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/tracey-anne-holloway/

Who’s Really Bugging You?  A Biodecoding Take on Parasites and BoundariesThat sounds great, but please stay with me. In ...
02/11/2025

Who’s Really Bugging You?
A Biodecoding Take on Parasites and Boundaries

That sounds great, but please stay with me. In Biodecoding, parasites aren’t random invaders — they’re actors in your emotional theatre, performing scenes about blurred boundaries, quiet domination and the energy you keep giving away.

When a heavy conflict ends, your body calls in its clean-up crew — microbes that rebuild and repair. But if grief, anger or shame still sit quietly in the corner, the show never ends. Symptoms are just the encore until you get the message.

So maybe the question isn’t “What’s wrong with me?” Maybe it’s “Who’s been dining on my energy — and why am I still serving?”

• Who drains your peace, your time, your spark — and wraps it in guilt or love?

• Where do you nod along while every cell whispers please stop?

• Which family rule still echoes — be neat, be nice, stay small?

Kids act it out too. Persistent worms can mirror pressure to perform, to stay spotless, to please. Their bodies shout: “Let me live my own rhythm, not yours.”

Each microbe family has its taste:
• Fungi → grief. They feast on things not yet mourned. Let something old go.
• Bacteria → anger. They bloom where truth is swallowed. Speak one boundary today.
• Viruses → shame. They thrive on fear of judgement. Trade critics for mirrors that see your light.

A quick reality detox:
1. Name your “parasite” — person, pattern, idea.
2. Draw a boundary circle: Inside = mine. Outside = not mine.
3. Practise a crisp “no” and mean it.

This isn’t medical advice. It’s emotional hygiene — because sometimes the hardest parasite to remove is the one disguised as obligation.
Reflection: Maybe healing isn’t killing the bug. Maybe it’s finally saying — enough.

If you would like to explore the Biodecoding approach further, get in contact with Agnieszka via the website or the page
https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/

Does Your Skin Tell a Secret Story? Unravelling Psoriasis Through BiodecodingEver wondered if your skin might be trying ...
29/10/2025

Does Your Skin Tell a Secret Story?

Unravelling Psoriasis Through Biodecoding

Ever wondered if your skin might be trying to tell you something?

In Biodecoding, our skin isn't just an outer layer; it's a living boundary that reflects our inner world and how we interact with others. This fascinating perspective suggests that persistent skin conditions like psoriasis are often more than just physical – they're a manifestation of unresolved emotional conflicts, particularly those centred around separation and the deep-seated fear of being hurt.

Imagine your skin as a shield. The thickened, inflamed patches of psoriasis are seen as your body's attempt to create a protective barrier. It's a physical representation of an internal struggle to guard a deeply sensitive core from perceived threats or emotional wounds. This can manifest as a fear of being abandoned, or even a desire to isolate oneself from situations or people that might cause pain.

It's a paradox: a longing for connection, yet an instinctive urge to build walls.

Central to this understanding is the concept of a "double separation" conflict. This isn't about one simple event, but often two overlapping experiences of disconnection.

Perhaps an early life experience of perceived abandonment, layered with a later feeling of separation from a loved one or even from one's own sense of identity. When one conflict begins to heal, another might emerge, keeping the cycle going. This creates a continuous, often unconscious, feeling of being unattached or alone.

The location of psoriasis on the body can also offer clues. Psoriasis on the scalp, for instance, might relate to feelings of intellectual inadequacy or a strained relationship with a paternal figure. On the hands, it could link to work or connection, while on the elbows, it might signify a push-and-pull dynamic – a desire to assert oneself, yet a reluctance to fully engage.

While conventional medicine focuses on managing symptoms, Biodecoding invites us to explore the emotional roots. By understanding the underlying conflicts of separation and fear, it suggests a path towards deeper healing. It’s about more than just skin deep; it’s about acknowledging your true feelings, releasing old patterns, and ultimately, embracing self-acceptance.

Could understanding your skin be the key to unlocking your emotional freedom?
If you would like to know more, contact Agnieszka to learn more via our website or page

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/

27/10/2025

National Mentoring Day – Who Guides You?

Therapy heals the past.
Coaching moves the present.
Mentoring lights the path forward.

On National Mentoring Day, I’m proud to share how lived experience creates powerful breakthroughs.

If you’re stuck, don’t just look for titles look for someone who’s walked the fire and made it through.

What kind of guidance do you need right now?
Why do you believe you must do this alone?

Strip away the mask and meet the guide within.

In "Taking Off the Mask"*, I break down the 4 areas you need to pass through and if you need a guide get in touch

Remove the label, feel the truth beneath

Join the free webinar and ditch the diagnosis:

https://makeyourlifecount.co.uk/freewebinar

Menopause Awareness MonthThe menopause is a natural transition — but it can bring challenges that affect both body and m...
24/10/2025

Menopause Awareness Month

The menopause is a natural transition — but it can bring challenges that affect both body and mind. Hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, fatigue, and sleep difficulties are just a few of the symptoms many women experience.

Five Element Acupuncture can help to support women through every stage of this journey. This gentle, holistic approach looks beyond symptoms to restore balance on a deeper level, helping body and mind work in harmony.

✨ Benefits can include:
💤 Better sleep
🔥 Relief from hot flushes & night sweats
😊 Lifted mood & emotional balance
🌿 Reduced stress and anxiety
💪 Renewed energy and resilience

Menopause is not something you have to go through alone — and it’s not something you just have to “put up with.” With the right support, this phase of life can also be a time of strength, renewal, and growth.

📍 Learn more or book at https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/philippa-brant-1/

Let’s open the conversation, reduce stigma, and support women’s wellbeing together. 💜

When Your Tongue Hits the Brakes: The Hidden Side of StutteringWe’ve all been there. You want to sound clever, or at lea...
22/10/2025

When Your Tongue Hits the Brakes: The Hidden Side of Stuttering

We’ve all been there. You want to sound clever, or at least normal, and suddenly your tongue decides to take a coffee break. Words stumble, repeat, or freeze altogether.

From a medical view, stuttering is a speech disorder. But from Total Biology’s perspective, it’s your body replaying old emotional stories. Many of these begin in childhood.

Imagine being told “Don’t cry!” or “Be quiet!” when you desperately wanted to express yourself. Your throat remembers. Years later, the words still hesitate, as if they’re carrying that same fear of rejection.

Authority figures play a big role. If you grew up with parents or teachers who criticised, judged, or silenced you, speaking up may still feel dangerous. It’s not a lack of intelligence; it’s a nervous system trying to protect you.

Think of the throat as a customs checkpoint. Every word must pass inspection. If the guard inside fears the word could cause trouble, it gets stuck. Cue repetition, hesitation, or silence.

Everyday examples? The school play where laughter froze a child’s voice. The family dinner where silence was safer than speaking. The job interview where your brain screams “Don’t mess this up!” and your mouth obliges by jamming.

So what’s the way out? Not fighting the stutter, but listening to it. Asking: What memory is my body replaying? Whose voice do I hear when I freeze? When we accept our emotions — the messy, unpolished ones included — the throat relaxes. Words flow because they’re no longer burdened with censorship.

Annoying as it is, stuttering has a strange gift. It forces us to pause, to pay attention, to connect with what really matters. The body isn’t against us. It’s talking. The question is: are we ready to listen?

If you'd like to ;earn more about how Biodecoding could support you, contact Agnieszka here

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/

Menopause Awareness Day“Menopause can feel overwhelming - but you don’t have to walk through it alone.”Menopause is a na...
18/10/2025

Menopause Awareness Day

“Menopause can feel overwhelming - but you don’t have to walk through it alone.”

Menopause is a natural transition but it can bring challenges like hot flushes, sleep issues, mood shifts and body changes. On Menopause Day, Wellbeing Coach, Tracey-Anne Holloway wants to share how her therapies can offer support during this time.

✨ Bowen Therapy eases physical tension and helps restore balance.
✨ Yin Yoga provides calm, grounding and gentle release for both body and mind.
✨ Hypnotherapy can support relaxation, better sleep and emotional resilience.
✨ EFT (tapping) helps release stress and regulate emotions.
✨ Wellbeing Coaching offers guidance to navigate lifestyle and self-care with confidence.

Individually or together, these therapies can help you feel more supported, centred, and connected to yourself .. during this important stage of life.

💚 You don’t have to navigate this alone - gentle support is always available.

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/tracey-anne-holloway/

🌿Back Care Awareness week“Does back pain make even the simplest tasks harder than they should be?”Back pain can impact s...
16/10/2025

🌿Back Care Awareness week

“Does back pain make even the simplest tasks harder than they should be?”

Back pain can impact so many areas of life - sitting, sleeping .. even simple daily movements. On Back Care Day, our Wellbeing Coach, Tracey-Anne Holloway, wants to highlight two therapies that can make a real difference.

✨ Bowen Therapy gently addresses tension in muscles and fascia, helping the body realign itself and release pain.

✨ Yin Yoga supports the spine through deep, slow poses that nourish the connective tissue, improve posture and encourage lasting flexibility.

Together, they can offer a gentle yet effective approach to caring for your back, bringing relief and restoring ease to your daily life.

💚 If this resonates with you, Tracey-Anne is here to support your journey.

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/tracey-anne-holloway/

Menopause: The comedy nobody asked for but everyone gets”Why does a Japanese woman describe menopause as a “new season o...
14/10/2025

Menopause: The comedy nobody asked for but everyone gets”

Why does a Japanese woman describe menopause as a “new season of energy,” while a Western woman feels like she’s starring in The Hot Flush Horror Show?

Biology is the same everywhere – hormones drop, cycles stop. But culture and emotions rewrite the script.

In Japan, menopause (konenki) means renewal. Older women are respected, tofu and fish soften hormonal changes, and symptoms tend to be mild.
In India, women often feel free for the first time – shedding old restrictions and gaining respect.
In Africa, many languages don’t even have a word for menopause. It’s just “the time the periods stop.” Relief, not drama.

And in the West? Menopause is whispered about like a scandal. Youth is idolised, ageing is denied, and every flush comes with a side order of shame.

From a BioDecoding perspective, the body is simply talking:
• Hot flushes = anger, passion or desire unexpressed.
• Night sweats = tears never cried.
• Migraines = the stubborn head refusing to let go.
• Dryness = intimacy feeling unsafe or unwanted.

When culture celebrates ageing, biology whispers. When society treats it like a disease, the body shouts.

That’s why so many Western women suffer – not because they’re “broken,” but because they’re fighting not just hormones, but the fear of no longer being accepted.

So maybe the real menopause cure isn’t only in pills or patches. It’s in changing the story. Laugh at the flushes, cry the uncried tears, reclaim your freedom.

Menopause isn’t an ending – it’s a mirror. And the reflection can be wisdom, humour, even liberation.

If you'd like to learn more about how Biodecoding could support you, contact Agnieszka here

https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/agnieszka-kozak/

World Arthritis Day Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, and something seen in clinic on a r...
12/10/2025

World Arthritis Day

Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions worldwide, and something seen in clinic on a regular basis, yet it’s often misunderstood.

It doesn’t just cause “aches and pains” — it can bring daily challenges like stiffness, fatigue, reduced mobility, and disrupted sleep.

Living with arthritis can impact not only the body, but also mood, independence, and overall quality of life.

We know how important it is to feel supported. While there’s no cure, natural therapies such as Five Element Acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha can help ease symptoms and improve wellbeing.

Philippa's clients often report:
✨ Less pain and stiffness
✨ Easier movement and flexibility
✨ Reduced inflammation
✨ Improved sleep and energy
✨ A greater sense of balance and calm

This World Arthritis Day, we want to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind anyone living with arthritis that you are not alone. With the right support, it is possible to feel more comfortable and regain confidence in your day-to-day life. 💜

📍 Learn more or book at https://centreforintegralhealth.com/about-us/our-practitioners/philippa-brant-1/

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