Scottish Beauty Buzz!

I’ve just returned from Scottish Beauty in Edinburgh. It was a great day, lots of networking and meeting up with old acquaintances.  I love being at shows, there is a real buzz surrounding both business and customers, from the setting up of stands to the buying and selling. There is always camaraderie among the exhibitors looking out for each other and assisting where they can.

Each exhibitor has their own niche of the market and mine was no exception. It was a great opportunity to introduce my product range to more clinics and salons. There was also a lot of interest in the Bowen technique at practitioner level where the training includes Tom Bowen’s home remedies which are Bowtech Supplies.  

Although tired from standing and talking, we packed up and enjoyed the last of the sunny day walking down the Royal Mile. I think Guild Press Ltd organised it all very well… thank you to those who came along and we will be in touch soon.

Happy therapist!

How many therapists out there never have any therapy themselves? The answer may be a shocking no! Why? When we always tell our clients how important it is for their health and well being to have regular treatments. I was one of those therapists many years ago – perhaps I did not find it necessary and the odd one was just a treat. These days I usually have one complementary therapy every month - Bowen therapy of course, no surprise there!

When I am feeling stressed or have a strained muscle for example, then I have weekly sessions just as I recommend to my own clients. I like to arrange an exchange with another therapist for the reasons above and beforehand we can have a natter about how business is progressing. We don’t chat afterwards because generally we are too relaxed!

Those of you who know about the Bowen technique will know that after 10 days or more, a different therapy can be applied, but not at the same time. I think this is probably true of a lot of therapies as how can you tell what is working if you jumble them all up. In this instance, after the designated time has elapsed from the Bowen session, I do like a massage or shiatsu and had one last week… heaven!

Grumpy travelling

Rather than drive to attend a training module, I decided to take the train. I’ve become used to having my own private world in a car – radio, music or silence, and stopping where I wish. With soaring prices at the pump, it seemed the sensible option to go by rail.

Armed with my book and laptop, I settled down to read and study.  I had forgotten about my fellow passengers each with their own agenda. I had to endure noisy iPods or conversations on mobile phones. Do people like to hear their own voice? And why are they raised… is it to highlight their own importance and ensure the whole carriage gets the message that they are well deserving?

At my hotel I was woken at 3am by screaming and laugher from nightclub revellers. Clip clopping overhead in high heels, the lift seemingly going up and down all night long was another blow to consideration for others. Perhaps carpet might be the answer?

Returned home in the quiet coach and guess what? One man kept pacing out of the carriage every 10 minutes to talk loudly on his mobile in the vestibule as, gosh, he had forgotten where he was sitting and it was vital that he take the call. Not to mention the other people who had forgotten to switch their ringing or texting tones to silence. Have we forgotten that quietness and stillness has its place too?