Good health starts here
Weaving together Ayurveda, Yoga and foraging to support the journey to better health
Joanna offers:
​Ayurveda consultations: pulse reading, diet, lifestyle, herbs
Wellbeing workshops: for retreats and workplaces
Ayurveda Academy: engaging on-line courses
Foraging workshops: guided by Ayurveda's seasonal wisdom
​​​​​​​​​Book a free 15 minute discovery call to find out how we can work together via the contact form below or joanna@joannawebber.com
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"Joanna is a most esteemed professional and practitioner of Ayurveda and yoga. A very warm and genuine human being. Her sessions are informed, meticulous with great attention to detail and a very quick level of understanding of her clients' needs and issues. Her follow-ups are comprehensive and very supportive. Ayurveda is the only practice and treatment that has helped me reduce and eliminate my skin and metabolic conditions. Most grateful to Joanna. Highly recommended" (MC)
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Ayurveda wellbeing clinic
Held every Mon - Thurs 9am-5pm in BA4 6AB
'Ayurveda’ is a Sanskrit word, meaning ‘the knowledge of life’ and is the world’s oldest holistic healthcare system. Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom offers us a ‘Users Manual’ for how to get the most out of life. It offers a simple approach, without being simplistic. It can support with most health issues, including the following:
Digestion
Ayurveda places balanced digestion at the heart of health and can support with all digestive issues including healthy weight management, IBS, constipation, acidity, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Fatigue and sleep issues
We live in an over stimulated world and its hard to get the right rest we may need. Ayurveda takes a holistic view to nourishing the nervous system through herbs, warm oil massage and other treatments, a nourishing diet, yoga, mantra and breath practices.
Detoxification
Most people benefit from a short period of cleansing through diet and herbs. This helps remove 'ama' (toxins) before more nourishing 'rasayana' treatments can be given. You will be fully supported during this process.
Women's Health
Ayurveda can support with period issues, infertility, pre-conception and pregnancy care, menopause transition and beyond. It can also help with fibroids, endometriosis and other more specific hormonal issues.
Skin issues
Most skin issues can be improved through honouring the gut/ skin connection- with diet and lifestyle support, as well as cleansing herbs and treatments.
Anxiety and Stress
A diet, lifestyle and herbal approach can support wherever you are on the spectrum of mental health and well-being. It can also support with related headaches and migraines.
To book the following, fill in the contact form below
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Initial health consultation
Covers symptoms, diet, lifestyle, work, family, mental/emotional well-being, energy levels, pulse and tongue analysis. A personalised dosha report, diet and lifestyle suggestions and herbal remedies prescription are given to address the root cause of imbalance and treat symptoms. A cleansing plan may also be advised. An initial health questionnaire is sent in advance. 90 minutes for £80 Most people benefit from taking a course of Ayurvedic herbs at £20-45 a month
Follow up consultation
After assessing your response to diet changes and herbs, lifestyle ideas and recommended specialist treatments are now introduced. If symptoms are chronic (over 1 year) it’s likely herbs will be needed for at least 3-6 months. It is recommended to come for a follow up every 4 weeks. 60 minutes for £50
Ayurvedic warm oil massage
A deep massage using firm strokes with hands, knuckles forearm & elbow with oil tailored to your needs. Reduces imbalances in the body, as well as being relaxing and rejuvenating. Ideal with stress, exhaustion, nervous system imbalance, muscular and joint pain. Starts with a herbal foot bath and is ideally followed by a hot bath when you get home and an early night! Joint treatments (basti) can be added as required 75 minutes £60
Netra basti (eye nourishment)
Netra Basti (Akshi Tarpana) is a treatment when medicated or plain ghee are applied over and around the eyes held by a dough ring. ​ In this unique treatment, luke-warm ghee is applied to the eye area and kept in place in a dough ring, the client is asked to blink so the eyes are cleansed and nourished by the ghee. This is a helpful treatment in a variety of eye conditions and is preceded by a head, neck and shoulder massage. 45 minutes for £45
Indian head massage
To relax, detoxify, de-stress, encourage healthy hair growth and balance energy. Includes the upper back, arms, shoulders, head, neck and face. Helps eyestrain, migraine, tension headaches, blocked sinuses, irritability, insomnia, and knotted shoulders. It triggers endorphin release, leading to contentment and happiness, and increases the alpha state of brain. Also includes an Ayurvedic herbal foot bath. 45 minutes £40
Pregnancy massage
A soothing oil massage to support the strains of pregnancy and help connect with your baby. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy, lying in a side position with pillows to provide extra comfort. Promotes relaxation and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. It can also promote better sleep, improve circulation, reduce swelling, improve respiration, reduce shoulder tension and relieve musculo-skeletal pain, particularly in the back, hips and pelvic areas. 75 minutes £60
Heart dhara
A circular form is placed on the chest, and warm medicated oil poured over the heart area. A head and foot massage is also given. This produces deep relaxation, effective for relieving anxiety, grief and fear and for calming the mind. As the heart is the emotional centre, repressed memories can be released. Its also a supportive treatment for high blood pressure, chest pain, palpitations and heart conditions. After, you take home the oil for self massages. £50 (60 minutes)
Nasya sinus treatment
This treatment involves a face massage and gentle steam followed by the administration of medicated oil into the nasal tract. Nasya helps in the treatment of sinus congestion, common cold, headaches, allergies and ailments of the head and neck region. It cleanses and rejuvenates the sense organs and improves memory and concentration. £45 (45 minutes).
1:1 Ayurvedic yoga session
A tailored yoga session according to your symptoms and which doshas need balancing. Includes an initial consultation and pulse reading (15 minutes) plus tailored handout to help with home practice in between your 1:1 sessions. Each session includes yoga postures, pranayama (breathing exercises), relaxation and meditation practices included to feel more balanced. 90 minutes for first session £60, thereafter 75 minute sessions for £50
Pinda sweda treatment
Therapeutic application of heat with a bolus (large poultice) filled with warm herbs, which is massaged with particular strokes over the whole body or around particular joints or areas of pain. This improves circulation and loosens toxins; reduces water retention, swelling and excess fat tissue; stimulates lymphatic drainage; and relieves muscle and joint pain. The gentle warmth also makes this treatment a very relaxing and soothing experience. 60 minutes for £60- includes cost of 4 boluses which are stored for you and reused for 3 treatments which is the minimum recommended (or up to 3 months)
Basti on knee or other joints
Support ligaments, discs, nerves, blood vessels and bones of the lumbosacral region. ‘Basti’ refers to the process of holding warm medicated oil - an excellent solution for all types of back problems inc musculoskeletal and neurological back injuries, lower backache, Lumbar spondylitis, Spondylosis, slip disc, Intervertebral disc protrusion, nerve compression, sciatica etc. 60 minutes for £50
Karna purana ('ear filling')
A head and facial massage working gently to stimulate the marma points, followed by a facial steam. Then, laying down on the massage table on your back, you will turn your head to one side and receive the warm, especially chosen herbal oil in each ear. Especially helpful for all types of ear pain, Tinnitus, Vertigo & Insomnia. Karana Purana is contraindicated in the case of eardrum rupture, injury to the ear. If you experience itching, tickling or discomfort in the ear after the therapy, please note that this can be a normal response and will stop after some time. £40 for 45 minutes or can be combined with abhanga
Testimonials
To book please fill in the contact form below or you can email joanna@joannawebber.com
Ayurveda clinic Info
Opening times
Days
Address
9am-5pm
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
The Weavers House, Kale St, Batcombe BA4 6AB