Testimonials

 

Body and mind involved in chronic pain

“Before I started seeing Craig for treatments nearly my enter body was in pain. I [had been diagnosed as] a fibromyalgia sufferer. My right side being the worst, movement in my neck stiff and limited, throbbing discomfort in most muscles along with weakness. My sleep pattern was poor waking on an average 2 hourly, mental fatigue and trouble from past emotions. Limited in my daily activities and physical activities.

“I found the treatments both relaxing and soothing. Craigs choice of how he approaches each session is gentle and reassuring, and the techniques used let stored emotions surface which in turn allow some areas of pain to be dealt with. He has the most amazing ability to allow your body to move and unwind like a piece of string, undoing knots and releasing pain as it goes.

“I learned techniques to take away with me to let go of thoughts that just didn’t serve me. I use these often and it gives me power to move negative, fearful, angry…etc thoughts.

“Progress for me has been amazing. After 3 treatments I slept though the night, my pain levels have dropped and my energy has increased. Locked-in pain in my upper back and neck have improved and mentally I am far more alert.

“I have just completed an 8 day Outward Bound course which astounds and amazes not only myself but those that know me. Along with the positive changes I have made in my life and the huge shift I have been fortunate to get from Craigs treatments this would never have been possible.

“Thank you Craig you are truly a special and gifted person.”

Janice Corbishley
Napier

Its not what you do, its how you do it

“Craig Love exhibited an unusual ability to read my structural patterns through his feeling sensitivity and highly developed body-work technique. Having quite a bit of experience in the past with receiving and doing body-work on others I was very impressed with how he helped me comprehend what I needed to do in order to take greater responsibility for the bodily and breathing contractions that I have developed over a life-time of emotional reactivity, especially fear.

“With his simple and gentle demonstration on my body and his verbal instruction to elongate rather than forcefully stretch or manipulate, he helped me change the way I relate to my body. I realized that I was out of feeling-touch with my feet, legs, trunk, and shoulders—stuck in my head trying to do something about the very disharmony that I was unconsciously creating.

“Through Craig’s service to me, and showing me a few exercises I am approaching my personal disciplines of exercise, yoga, standing, sitting, and walking differently. Rather than trying to maneuver the body into what I think is the proper posture it is a whole new experience to relax, breath, and discover the inherent natural alignment of the body and how it is integrated through feeling and breathing.

“Thank you, Craig.”

Malcolm, Naituaba

Fixed or Fluid?

“When I attended my first appointment with Craig last week I said I was hoping to have my back issue ‘fixed’.
Craig’s reply was, “Do you really want it fixed – or fluid?
I immediately understood his meaning and speedily opted for fluid!!
What a joy!
Craig’s treatment was different to anything else I have experienced in my many years of being involved in the health business myself.
More than just a physical release I felt my whole energy system open up as well.
It’s been amazing to feel the changes that have been happening in my body structure during the week.
Areas of tension have moved and I feel very thrilled to report that the areas that were ‘fixed’ have become ‘fluid’.
Having experienced so much improvement since the first session I’m really looking forward to the next stage.”

Judith Paterson, 
Positive Life Balance

 

Quick Phobia cure

“My anxiety  about Flying had got so bad I couldnt even make myself walk out to the plane – I stood there with my tickets in my hand and sent my family on holiday without me.  One session with Craig was all it took to sort it.

“Now flying is a doddle! I just got back from a trip to Melbourne. I enjoyed my meal, talking to people – even when we were delayed with engine problems it didnt worry me. Now weve just booked a trip around the world. Unbelievable!”

Dave Barret

 

Help with anxiety

“After having panic attacks for a number of years, I decided enough was enough and got in touch with Craig. My husband and I had met with Craig previously and had a very positive outcome. In this particular session, Craig did a combination of bodywork, NLP and coaching. I found him straight up, understanding, humorous and knowledgeable. The great thing with Craig is that he is able to offer a wide range of therapies, meaning he can tailor a session to your specific needs. The bodywork did wonders and for the first time in a very long time I felt “grounded”. The NLP and coaching also helped a lot especially in terms of understanding why I had certain behavioural patterns and how I could shift those; even something as simple as being shown how to “belly breathe” – fully and deeply has made a difference. A few days after my session I headed off to a silent meditation retreat – the combination of that along with Craig’s session helped me significantly with my panic attacks – I have made great progress in a relatively short period of time and am feeling very positive about the future. Thanks Craig :)”

Cheers
Michelle

 

Passing the test

Hi Craig Thanks heaps for that…no problem at all re the testimonial.

“My name is Cath Gibson – I came and saw Craig a few months regarding a situation that was getting worse and worse as the years went by. At 32 years of age I still hadn’t got my drivers license! It was something that terrified me and as each year went by the worse I felt. It got to the stage where everytime I’d hop into a car to drive anywhere I’d have these horrible “panic” attacks. I was getting symptoms such as nausea, shaking and even the feeling of myself literally not being in the car while driving. Something which Craig explained to me in our session was very normal when you have such a fear of something your brain essentially wants to “get the hell out of there¡” hence the feeling of not being there while going through the motions. I only needed 1 session with Craig for my whole feelings towards driving to change. Unbelievable I know. He helped to trace my feelings back to an incident that happened about 10 years ago which really embarrassed and scared me at the time but once we talked through it, it wasn’t that bigger deal at all.

“Craig gave me some great relaxation techniques to use while talking with him and also when I’m out and about if the anxiety feelings take hold again. He also encouraged me to talk about how driving made me feel not only to him but to other people as well. To my surprise I found a whole lot of support from people, I wasn’t laughed at in the least which I think was my biggest fear. In fact I’ve found a whole group of friends who have supported and helped me finally get my license and who are really proud of me. So about 3 weeks ago with the help from a great friend I finally went and got my restricted license and have even bought a new car…sure it’s only an automatic but hey 1 step at a time! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Craig for anything similar to what I went through…he really made me feel that what I was going through was completley normal and could definatley be fixed without the need for medication or hours and hours with a therapist. Thanks Craig I really appreciate it!”

Kind Regards

Cath Gibson

 

Help with study and presentation anxiety:

“The reading material for my Group Dynamics class that confused me before, has come to life nowwhereas before they were just worded lists on a page (like a foreign
language) which as you know made me create an anxiety, to perform my share
of the task with my co facilitator.

“In the past had difficulty reading theory. I wanted to, but my mind had its own disjointed landscape, maybe that will be different now.

“I have even more insight into my own metaphors, that I live by, connecting the dots, if you know what I’m trying to say?

“I was very tired after that session went to bed early (strange for me and slept very deeply)
great huh?
CHEERS A THOUSAND PLUS THANK YOUS!”

L.V.

Quick change in old shoulder problem

“Hi Craig

“Thank you for your help today – it really made a difference. I was able to do something tonight that I haven’t been able to do for ages – I watched tv while lying on my stomach on the couch. It wasn’t until I jumped up afterwards that I realised I hadn’t had to uncurl myself out of it inch by painful inch! So that’s a great start.

“Once again, thanks so much. I’m looking forward to the next session. It was really relaxing – I actually dozed off at one point!

“x Jo”

Horse and Rider

“Hi Craig,

“Thanks for seeing both Willy and I last Friday. I have felt so good since, and Willys tail and back end is so loose and different to ride!

“Before the treatment my horse and I were sore and the healing from a recent accident was slow. The treatment session itself was very relaxing and certainly non invasive, both my horse and I enjoyed it very much. When it had finished I could tell things had been moved around for the better. My horse was very relaxed and loose to ride the next day. Immediately after I got up I felt much better. A week later and almost all of the swelling has gone and I can move more freely then before.

“Thanks again,

“Petra, Auckland“

The cat in the clothesline

“Dear Craig

“I’m writing to express my gratitude for the healing treatment you gave my 13 year-old cat Jethro.
About two months earlier he had jumped off a retaining wall and got tangled up in a partly-folded clothesline. He was caught there throughout a cold and raining winter’s night until my husband found him hanging in the wires the next morning.

“Although the cuts and bruises healed quickly he stayed miserable within himself. Physically he walked stiffly & with one hind leg swinging out a little, couldn’t curl up on one side, and was uncomfortable being touched along part of his spine. He seldom purred, lost weight and stopped taking care of his fur. [Craig's note: it was so sad!!]

“Immediately following his session with you he walked more easily and freer and could be stroked along hi back again. Within the next few days he became my purring, dynamic boy again – back to chasing and wrestling with the other cats and has been happy since with no recurrence of pain.

“Craig, you have a lovely way with cats and mine accepted and enjoyed your treatment so easily. I’m really grateful as Jethro means the world to me, and I hope this testimonial will encourage others to bring their cats to you for therapy.

“Regards

“Katherine, West Auckland”
[Note: Jethro has since passed away. I am glad to have been able to work with him, and ease his last year.
Craig]