Welcome to Golden Touch
"I moved into the beautiful village of Whitecliffs in West Canterbury, mid - 2023. What a stunning place to find myself!
I have a home-based Golden Touch practice offering individual counseling and movement therapy, healing and massage. I teach yoga classes in Glentunnel.
Being in a beautiful, calm and spacious setting lends itself for clients to unplug from the outer world as they get in touch with their inner world."
I am a qualified Creative Therapist, Yoga Teacher, healer and an experienced workshop facilitator. I have over 35 years experience in the personal growth and development field. I began my private counseling practice in 2014, began teaching yoga in 2010 and have facilitated community well-being courses since 2006.
I am passionate about supporting others to come into a kind and caring relationship with themselves and their body; to free up any ways of being that feel stuck, self-critical or damaging. When we discover our truths, whatever they may be, we can experience greater self- acceptance and inner calm. This can lead to our personal and work-place relationships becoming meaningful and mutually supportive. I bring compassion, respect, attentive caring presence and non-judgemental deep listening.
Creative Therapies
Creative therapy refers to a group of techniques that are expressive and creative in nature. The aim of creative therapies is to help clients find a form of expression beyond words or traditional therapy, such as cognitive based therapy or psychotherapy. AND this way is not necessarily for everyone, especially if we think, or have been told, we are not ‘creative’… so, we start all our sessions by talking and identifying where you need support for yourself and in your life Find out more
“Lisa has been such an incredible therapist for me – she is intuitive, fun, present, dynamic, flexible, kind, relatable and goes above and beyond for my needs. I have always felt seen, heard and valued with Lisa. She has a natural way of giving you space to be really with your wound in such a healing powerful way. I cannot thank Lisa enough for the support and healing that she has helped me with throughout the years!” Siobahn, Christchurch & Ireland
Yoga
Join me in the Glentunnel Community Hall, either Tuesday evenings 6.30pm – 7.45pm or Thursday mornings 9.30am – 10.45am. Classes are ongoing throughout the year. The next 8-week series runs Tuesday October 22nd – December 10th and Thursday October 24th – December 12th. Find Out more and Register Here
Yoga is a well-known practice in the west, and one that offers great benefits on many levels. My approach to yoga includes teaching sound alignment cues and directing the breath and heart, or self-kindness, to be at the core of your practice. You are never too stiff, or old, to enjoy yoga! Classes are suitable for beginners and those with experience. Find out More
Creating Healthy Relationships
Relationships are the foundations of our lives; both with our self, and with others. If you are struggling to care for and accept yourself or experience conflict in your personal, family or work-life then discover skills and in-roads to transform and heal your inner and outer relationships. Find Out More
Aligning with the Essence of You
Even when we seem to have everything we need in the outer world, we can still experience a lack of fulfillment and satisfaction. It seems the new gadgets, experiences or relationships only fulfill us for so long, then we are yearning for the next buzz or ‘feel good’ thing. This is a signpost to say, there is more. And this ‘more’ is a deeper instinct to connect with our inner essence, which is a well-spring of residing happiness, peace and contentment…regardless of our outer circumstances. If this feels like you, then read here to Find out More
Hands on Healing or Massage
Your body is naturally designed to heal; by holding the premise that you have the capacity to heal yourself, Lisa aligns with her Universal Current alongside yours, so that ‘healing happens’….physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. There are not necessarily ‘quick fixes’, however, healing can happen when we align more consciously with our inner self-healing ability.
Massage is a wonderful antidote for your aches and pains; to iron out tight muscles and free you into a more relaxed way of being. Lisa works instinctively and carefully with your body’s needs or injuries.
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Pregnancy Body Cast or Breast/Torso Cast
In the comfort of your own home I can come to you to create your pregnancy body cast. Create a lasting memory of your pregnant belly; one that you can show your little one as they get older. It is also a way of honoring this precious time for yourself, and marvel at your own body’s capacity to grow a baby.
Likewise women who are facing breast surgery or a mastectomy may like to have a ‘memory’ of how they were, prior to surgery. It can be very healing and therapeutic to have a cast made, to be able to hold it, and see/feel what you look like, and to also support any natural grieving you may go through. Find Out More
I have experience working in the following fields:
- Relationship issues
- Communication skills
- Low self-esteem
- Isolation and loneliness
- Depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Fears
- Healing body image issues
- Pregnancy – both with women and their partners
- Grief Counselling – loss of a loved one or ending a relationship
- Yoga tuition
- Creative dance
Places of work:
- Christchurch Women’s Centre
- St Margaret’s College Students
- Christchurch Parents Centre
- Hillmorton Hospital Staff
- Work and Income Staff
- NZ Post Management
- Christchurch Women’s Prison
- Christchurch Women’s Centre
Facilitated public workshops in the following areas: relationships, processing grief, mental/emotional health & well-being, pregnancy care, Reiki, spiritual development and creative dance; in Invercargill, Christchurch, Golden Bay, Wellington & Auckland.
A wonderful Spring-time opportunity....
'Move Your Way into Stillness through Yoga and Dance' workshop
Saturday Oct 26th
10am - 1pm
Glentunnel Community Centre
$60 - includes delicious lunch
Through a mindfully led yoga class and a 'free your mind' dance experience, feel your body and senses come alive.
No prior yoga or dance experience needed, come as you are.
Bookings essential by October 23rd, for catering purposes
Contact Lisa now or
phone 027 814 0785
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Golden Touch Yoga Classes for 2024
Glentunnel Community Hall
Tues 6.30pm - 7.45pm Thurs 9.30am - 10.45am
Classes are taught in blocks of 8, and continue throughout the year.
$120/ 8 classes
New to my classes? First class is free - pay $105
Bookings essential
Phone: 027 814 0785
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Meet Lisa
I have over 35 years’ experience in the personal growth and development field.
My intention is to offer a supportive healing environment so that you may come to peace with your self; to thrive in the present and flourish in the future...
I can offer you
Unique and practical tools to facilitate your healing and growth, so that you may thrive in your life. Whether it be through creative therapy options, receiving Reiki or learning heart-centered meditation techniques...
Personal healing space
As you arrive for your 'one to one' session at my home - based practice room, you will be enveloped in a peaceful garden space and private room for your personal healing...