Sunday afternoon of the bank holiday weekend was the perfect time to celebrate the completion of the Elysian Centre. Owner Maxine Harrison was delighted that so many people came to visit the new facility and everyone congratulated her on achieving the development of this alternative medicine centre. The most common reaction was one of amazement at the transformation of what was a moribund building, as well as the creation of the studio, the outside courtyards and garden.
In the studio, people took the chance to chat to the practitioners and hear about the treatments they offer, with Sarah Stephenson from the College of Sound Healing giving interesting demonstrations to visitors. Also answering questions were psychotherapist Renee van der Vloodt, natural facelift masseuse Lindsay Taylor and yoga instructor Sally Bayly who all practice at the centre. Lee Ransom who is a qualified Body Stress Relief practitioner was also there to celebrate the opening.
In addition there was an exhibition of photographs by Fairlight’s Desi Fontaine and a display of ceramics by homoeopath Colin Griffith. Visitors were serenaded in the gardens by Maxine’s son Felix, a talented musician who performed some classic songs as well his own finely-penned compositions
The studio opens on Monday June 13 with a yoga class taught by Sally Bayly. Other activities will include Chi Kung meditation, zero-balancing, Sacred Sound workshops and Pilates. Details of the studio schedule and of the therapies available at the centre can be found at the Elysian website.
Photos: Tony McLaughlin
Looks fabulous! What a lovely idea to open such a centre. All the best for its success.