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 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”
“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 recently passed away. I am glad to have been able to work with him.
Craig]