Testimonials

I have been suffering with Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for 15 months, and am now far more able-bodied now than I was 10 months ago. I put this predominantly down to the Perrin Technique and Carol-Ann.

I was initially very sceptical and cautious of what PT claimed to do, however logical it sounded to me. Nevertheless, I have been converted. I would recommend Carol-Ann to anyone, with total confidence in her ability and holistic capabilities. Carol-Ann has great empathy with her clients and sees them as individuals and hence will treat them accordingly and does not simply react to a script. The Perrin Technique has assisted me greatly in many ways both physically and mentally. I am now able to walk up stairs (rather than crawl), and brain fog, nausea and vertigo have been banished. I am able to read books again and no longer require sleep in the daytime. The Perrin Technique empowers you to take on the responsibility to heal yourself with assistance of the therapist. In short, Carol-Ann, the Perrin Technique and myself are getting me back to being who I was, but strangely stronger for the journey.

Carol-Ann, thank you so very much for the caring, support, knowledge and understanding. I know this is your job but you give so much more as you truly support the whole being.

AJ

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I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2003. My symptoms had been developing since childhood, getting significantly worse until I became very ill about 6 years ago after a stressful episode in my life. I collapsed and was no longer able to function normally. I couldn’t work, had no social life and found day-to-day living a struggle.

I spent years going to the doctors with problems including chronic constipation, repeated thrush type symptoms, indigestion, migraines, heavy and aching limbs, repetitive strain injury symptoms and a pounding heart and palpitations. I remember thinking this was not normal, but at that stage was dealing with problems in isolation rather than thinking they were part of a syndrome. I found treatment of my symptoms ineffective. Finally a locum GP sent me to a rheumatologist who diagnosed me with fibromyalgia and prescribed Amitryptaline. It was a relief to finally know what was wrong, but depressing to think I had to live with this illness for which there was no real help or cure. I then spent a few years trying different treatments, and through pacing myself and altering my diet, my symptoms improved slightly. When I became pregnant with my first child, I struggled in early pregnancy and after she was born. I found it difficult to feed her and settle her due to aching and pains through my hands, arms and shoulders.

I discovered the Perrin Technique through my sister who had got her health back again through this treatment. I started the Perrin Technique when my second child was about 6 months old and Carol-Ann was able to adapt the treatment to allow me to continue breastfeeding. After a few sessions, I noticed the chronic constipation I had suffered with since childhood improving and this continued to improve with treatment such that I haven’t needed to take any laxatives since. I have experienced a gradually improvement of all my physical and mental symptoms. It enabled me to better care for and enjoy caring for my second baby. Carol-Ann has a wide knowledge of health issues and alternative health treatments, and I have felt very confident in her care right from the beginning and that I would get better. She is able to tailor-make the treatment to you as an individual. As well as the Perrin Technique, she used herbal medicines and other supplements and treatments. In addition, she is very understanding and has offered me lots of useful advice on how to manage my life better and cope with stress. I need to continue with the Perrin Technique exercises, organise my life carefully so I don’t overload myself and keep to a healthy diet.

I would now describe myself as symptom-free. I feel I am leading a full life and enjoying looking after my two girls and looking forward to my future. I no longer think about my health, nor does it stop me from doing what I want to do. The treatment is a drug-free, natural and healthy treatment of fibromyalgia which I can ultimately manage myself.

I am grateful to Carol-Ann for enabling me to get my life back again and would recommend this treatment to anyone suffering with fibromyalgia, ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

RJ

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I have suffered from lymphoedema for about seven years following an operation for breast cancer. When the problem was first diagnosed, I was advised by my surgeon and breast cancer nurse to go to a clinic which specialised in the treatment of the condition. At the clinic I was told that the only treatment available was to fit me with a tight fitting sleeve and glove which should prevent the worsening of the situation. However in my case, this only exacerbated the condition and despite attempts at fitting innumerable sleeves and gloves the swelling gradually built up.

Eventually, someone told me about Manual Lymphatic Drainage and the organization MLD UK put me in touch with Carol-Ann Barrett. Carol-Ann is an extremely knowledgeable and utterly professional practitioner. She has treated me for almost seven years and has not only kept the lymphoedema under control using MLD techniques but her ability to apply tape to the arm in such a way as to facilitate the continuing draining of the excess fluid means that, apart from heavy lifting, I can lead a normal life.

I am very aware of the seriousness of Lymphoedema, if allowed to get out of control, and have no doubt that my situation would be very different had I not received treatment from such a skilled practitioner as Carol-Ann.

PM

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After a traumatic personal experience a close friend recommended that I went to Carol-Ann. I cannot find words to communicate how much she has helped me. I love my reflexology and have discovered the most relaxing facial that includes lymphatic drainage just heaven, to the extent that I have recommended Carol-Ann and her healing hands to numerous friends and family including my daughter and husband, all of whom are in different stages of their life or individual predicaments.

I am also constantly amazed and extremely grateful for Carol-Ann’s knowledge and logic about the natural way to heal the mind and body, not to mention her words of wisdom, totally unbiased, unphased and tactful. My only difficulty is what complementary therapy to choose at each appointment nearly two years on.

WD

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I have had lymphoedema in my left arm and hand as a result of surgery for breast cancer eight years ago. Carol-Ann Barrett has treated me with MLD during that time and has been very successful in preventing a worsening of the situation. However, although MLD makes a fairly dramatic impact on the swelling it needs to be done very frequently in order to maintain the results. I am now receiving Hivamat treatment from Carol-Ann and, not only are the results more dramatic than the MLD alone but are longer lasting. To my absolute delight, I have recently been asked on two occasions, how It is that my lymphoedema is "cured" and indeed, a lot of the time, there is barely a discernable difference between the two hands. It is a very impressive treatment.

PM