Gentle Release Therapy at Naturally Heaven Therapy in Newcastle
Rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this bespoke treatment supports the body’s natural ability to let go of what no longer serves it. Through gentle, energy-based techniques, the session harmonises abdominal, cranial, spinal, emotional, endocrine, and lymphatic systems. The process is both subtle and deeply powerful—inviting physical and emotional release, restoration, and balance in body and mind.
Gentle Release Therapy (GRT) is a complementary, holistic therapy that focuses on releasing tension held in the body through very soft, non-invasive touch. It draws influence from Traditional Chinese Medicine, energy work, craniosacral principles, and acupressure, but uses extremely gentle techniques—often so light that the practitioner barely makes visible contact.
Life inevitably includes physical and emotional trauma in different and sometimes complex patterns. These experiences create energy blocks in the body, held in a web unique to each individual.
Gentle Release as an intuitive therapy delivers a bespoke treatment at every session, allowing the body to take the lead and let go of the patterns and stories it has been holding onto—sometimes for a lifetime.
Key Features
- Light touch: Subtle hand placements rather than firm pressure or manipulation.
- Nervous system regulation: Encourages the body into a parasympathetic “rest and restore” state.
- Energy flow focus: Supports the movement of Qi through meridians.
- Emotional release: Can ease stored emotional tension or stress.
- Whole-body approach: Balances physical, emotional, and energetic systems.
What Is Gentle Release Therapy Used For
- Stress and anxiety
- Chronic tension or fatigue
- Emotional overwhelm
- Insomnia & fatigue
- Feeling “stuck” or out of balance
- Hormonal issues
- Dizziness & vertigo
What a Session Is Like
You remain fully clothed and lie or sit comfortably. The therapist places their hands lightly on areas such as the head, feet, abdomen, or joints. Many people describe the experience as deeply relaxing, with sensations like warmth, softness, or emotional lightness.
How Gentle Release Therapy Differs From Reiki
Similarities
- Both use very light touch (or none in Reiki).
- Both support relaxation, emotional release, and energy flow.
- Both are complementary, holistic therapies.
Key Differences
| Aspect | Gentle Release Therapy | Reiki |
|---|---|---|
| Influences | TCM, meridians, acupressure, craniosacral principles | Japanese spiritual/energy tradition |
| Technique | Specific light-touch holds on meridian/tension points | Hands hover above or lightly touch; not point-specific |
| Focus | Releasing physical & emotional tension patterns | Channeling universal life energy |
| Structure | Anatomically and meridian-guided | Ritualized: attunements, hand positions, symbols |
Summary: GRT is structure- and meridian-based; Reiki channels energy without targeted physical points.
How Gentle Release Therapy Differs From Reflexology
Similarities
- Both draw from Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts.
- Both aim for balance and relaxation.
Key Differences
| Aspect | Gentle Release Therapy | Reflexology |
|---|---|---|
| Technique | Very light touch | Fimoderate pressure |
| Targets | Whole-body energetic tension patterns | Reflex points on feet, hands, ears |
| Goal | Release tension; calm nervous system | Support organ/system function |
| Physical Sensation | Subtle, deeply relaxing | Can be intense |
Summary: GRT = subtle full-body energy release; Reflexology = pressure-based point stimulation.
Quick Summary
- GRT: light-touch tension release + meridians + emotional balance
- Reiki: hands-off/light-touch energy channeling
- Reflexology: pressure on feet/hands/ears affecting organ systems