This project offers holistic support for people who are struggling with ill health and are on an economical disadvantaged position.
Who qualifies?
People on benefits, low income, pensioners, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. You can access between 8 to 16 therapies a year.
Suggested donationThe project is by suggested donation and your donation supports our core costs. If you cannot afford the smallest donation, please talk to Claudia Goncalves and according to your circunstances you will be able to access the therapy for free. We really would like this project to be accessible to all who are experiencing ill health, financial hardship and who feel holistic therapies can help them.
How to book
All you need to do is choose a
therapy / therapist
and call or text us to book
phone 0131 657 5680
message 07798 568 218
Health improvements reported by people include: reduced physical pain, better mental health, increased energy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher self-esteem and feelings of empowerment. Users also reported being better able to support their children and family.
We started our charity in 2003 and this project in 2006. Everybody in the project is a volunteer.
Important info
All our volunteers are qualified and PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) registered.
A session in the project is 1 hr sometimes 1 1/2 hrs. Times of the sessions vary depending on the therapy you choose. Times will be 10:30am, 11:45am or 1pm. Some therapies can be diferent times, please check with the day coordinator.
As some therapies have contraindications, clients must disclose to the therapist any ailments they have. Please talk to your therapist and give full details on the day of your session. If due to your condition it is not possible to deliver the therapy you booked for, we will do our best to offer something else instead.
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