Discover inner harmony with Alt Therapies

Welcome to Alt Therapies, your sanctuary in the West Midlands and beyond. Offering an alternative approach with a unique blend of therapeutic practices designed to support your well-being. From somatic healing to energy clearings, massage, and life coaching, we're here to help you navigate your journey to inner peace and personal growth.

A unique approach to well-being

My ethos is simple: no two people are the same, so no therapeutic approach should be either.

 

I offer personalised sessions that combine coaching, somatic practices, breathwork, massage, and assisted stretching. The focus is on releasing tension, restoring natural energy, and helping you build confidence and connection with your body.

Somatic Tension Release 

 

Somatic comes from the word “soma,” meaning the body. So, somatic practices focus on the connection between your body, nervous system, and emotions—not just your thoughts.

Somatic work helps you tune into physical sensations (like tension, tightness, or warmth) to understand and release stored stress or emotional patterns in the body. 

Benefits include 

  • Releases built-up tension and stress
  • Helps regulate the nervous system (reduces anxiety, overwhelm)
  • Improves body awareness and emotional processing
  • Supports trauma healing and feeling more grounded
  • Can increase relaxation, mobility, and overall wellbeing

Here at ALT therapies we help guide you with somatic movement in a small group or 1-2-1 setting to help release tension and have you fully connected with oneself. .

 

Energy clearing & reiki

Energy Clearing & Reiki – Gentle Reset for Body, Mind, and Spirit

 

 

I offer energy clearing and Reiki because I’ve experienced firsthand how carrying unprocessed emotions and stagnant energy can weigh you down—sometimes subtly, sometimes in ways that feel impossible to shake. This work is my way of helping people release what no longer serves them and reconnect with their natural sense of ease and flow.

 

In a session, we gently clear energetic blocks that may be holding you back, whether they show up as stress, tension, or emotional heaviness. Through intuitive energy work, I guide your body, mind, and spirit back into harmony, helping you feel lighter, calmer, and more aligned with yourself.

 

Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling not just relaxed, but more present in their bodies, more in tune with their emotions, and more connected to the part of themselves that knows what’s next. For me, this work isn’t just a treatment—it’s a shared experience of care, support, and restoration

Assisted stretching

Assisted Stretching

Assisted stretching is a guided, hands-on practice where I gently support your body into deeper, more effective stretches than you can typically achieve on your own. By working with your breath and natural range of motion, each session is tailored to release tension, improve flexibility, and restore balance in the body.

 

Why this is beneficial

This approach helps to:

• Reduce muscle tightness and stiffness

• Improve mobility and posture

• Support injury prevention and recovery

• Enhance relaxation and nervous system regulation

• Increase body awareness and overall wellbeing

 

Who it’s for

Assisted stretching is suitable for everyone—from active individuals and athletes looking to improve performance, to those experiencing tension from daily stress, desk work, or limited mobility. It’s also ideal if you simply want to feel more open, relaxed, and connected to your body.

 

My approach

My sessions are influenced by elements of yoga, which I developed through my intermediate yoga training in 2015 with EVOLVE YOGA.  This means we don’t just stretch muscles—we work with breath, awareness, and controlled movement to support deeper release and lasting results. By combining mindful techniques with assisted stretching, the body is able to let go of tension safely and naturally.

Cacao ceremonies

Cacao Ceremony – A Heart-Opening Treatment

A cacao ceremony is a guided, intentional experience using pure ceremonial-grade cacao to support emotional release, mindfulness, and inner connection. More than just drinking chocolate, this practice invites you to slow down, tune into your body, and open your heart—creating space for clarity, self-compassion, and energetic alignment.

I offer cacao ceremonies as a therapeutic treatment because cacao has a unique ability to gently awaken the nervous system and support emotional well-being. In our sessions, the ritual of cacao becomes a tool for personal reflection, stress release, and deeper connection to yourself. Whether you are seeking emotional balance, a meditative experience, or simply a moment to reconnect with your inner guidance, this treatment is designed to nourish both body and soul.

 

Through this practice, I guide clients to:

 

  • Release tension and cultivate emotional clarity
  • Support mindfulness and present-moment awareness
  • Open the heart and enhance self-compassion
  • Connect more deeply with their inner wisdom


Offering cacao ceremonies as a treatment is my way of blending ancient ritual with modern self-care—helping you to slow down, feel deeply, and emerge with a renewed sense of balance.

 

"Alt Therapies has truly transformed my well-being. The personalised approach and unique combination of treatments helped me find a peace I hadn't experienced before."

Sarah M.

Book your session

Ready to embark on your journey to well-being? Book a session with Alt Therapies or coaching session in person, online or via call.

Location

Walsall, West Midlands, 

Contact us

07764468768

ivderma@icloud.com