Trees and Treatment

in Brittany

Online Magazine Article February 2007

Duncan Smith and Philippa Wood have lived in Brittany for some years now. Duncan is a Tree Surgeon and his girlfriend Philippa offers various alternative therapies including Reiki and Crystal Healing.

Please read on ....

Duncan Smith, Tree Surgeon

Whether it be saving the life of an ailing tree or removing trees that have become totally dangerous or have been planted in an unsuitable locations then Duncan Smith is your man. Duncan knows his craft and loves and respects the trees and plants with which he works.

Duncan, who is a professionally trained tree surgeon, relocated to the Cote d’Armor area of France four years ago and has found plenty of work - most of which is by recommendation. Duncan is a professional with a French siret number and is fully insured - which latter is essential in view of the risks there can be. when practicing the craft of tree surgeons in Brittany. Duncan taking the last branches from a dangerous willow He trained at Cannington College in Somerset and is NPTC qualified - National Proficiency Training Council - which is an international qualification. To the many who do not know what that is it means that he is formally qualified in forestry, arboriculture and the handling of chain saws.

Duncan’s knowledge of the ailments with which trees and also shrubs can suffer is extensive and he would never fell a tree or remove a shrub, if there were an alternative solution unless, of course, it was causing its owner difficulty due to bad positioning. He is proficient in all aspects of tree care and can extend the life of very old trees and bring them back to new life.

When actually felling trees safety and lack of damage to the areas surrounding the problem tree is of paramount importance. To this end Duncan is equipped with safety boots with spikes, safety helmet and goggles. He also wears ear protection as the noise of the chain saw could cause damage to his ear drums. He has a range of saws –specifically designed for the task in question. He has taken down or removed dangerous branches from trees in all sorts of locations including felling a big tree with heavy branches that was growing over a glass conservatory with no damage to the glass at all. He is pictured here in the process of felling a huge weeping willow that sadly had been planted in a small courtyard garden and dangerously close to surrounding property.

Other aspects of Duncan's work are hedge cutting, planting and maintenance. He also offers advice on choosing and planting trees, hedges and shrubs.

Phone: +33 (0) 2 96 80 47 20

Mobile +33 (0) 6 26 21 11 45

Philiippa Wood - Reiki Master and Crystal Healer

Philippa is a Reiki master and crystal healer. She studied with the International College of of Crystal Healing for three years and obtained 6 credits with OCN which is a government recognised healing qualification in England. She works with Medicine Cards and other forms of divination. She became a healer approximately five to six years ago after receiving healing herself with remarkable results. Philippa's aim is to bring joy and well being into the lives of others and to this end she teaches crystal and intuitive healing and Reiki.

Philippa is a keen horsewoman -

she is pictured right holding the leading rein on one of her ponies.

Crystal healing is easier to comprehend by understanding that all matter is energy. Quantum physics show that what we perceive to be solid matter is actually 99.99% space filled with energy. Many alternative medicines, such as acupuncture, work on the energetic systems within the body. This energy is known as universal/divine life force energy or chi and is present within all living things. The mind has a very powerful influence upon the body and when we feel good this has a very positive effect upon our physical selves, hence the phrase "well-being". The healer combines the channelling of the universal life force or chi energy with profound healing properties of crystals to "kick-start" the patient into a self-healing process giving the body the extra energy it needs to heal itself. Healing often speeds up the healing process of the body quite dramatically but conventional medicine is absolutely necessary and crystal therapy complements and assists this. Philippa only treats people who have consulted a doctor regarding their illness as she is a firm believer in conventional medicine augmented by the extra strength given by healing. Philippa has a Siret number and is legally qualified for her work in France.

Some of the information about healing and crystals has been taken from "MEDICINE CARDS" by Jamie Sams and David Carson. Published by St Martins Press New York.

Philippa sells a range of crystal jewellery and has a regular stall at some of Brittany's markets.

Telephone +33 (0) 2 96 80 47 20

Mobile +33 (0) 6 26 21 11 45