"Dear Vivien,

I'd like to say a big thankyou for your help. I have been having healing now for about 2 months and its really helped me. I have had depression and anxiety for years, and I was at the end of my tether.

With the healing I have been able to sort out my emotional baggage, and my confidence is slowly coming back. The depression is lifting and I feel more in control of my life.

Thanks again and lots of love"

from Michelle, Lancashire

"Hi Viv,

You're not in and I need to tell you something and I have lost your number!! Yesterday Thursday the Vet came and I asked her about my Blu's leg explained in great detail about how it hurts her Blah! Blah! Blah! She does have arthritis in her lower leg, but you knew that! She has given me bute which is a mild pain killer like paracetamol I am supposed to give it to her for a long time but I will only give it to her for the first three days and then just top her up when its needed, I dont want her on it constantly, or I will have nothing to make her confortable with when the pain eventually gets worse, I was told that I must be very attentive to notice it so quickly as many people don't and the horse is left in a lot of discomfort before they do realise. I did tell her that a friend pointed it out. I also told her about the Castor Oil - a very old fashioned remedy she said but it does work she also suggested a heat pack, like you suggested. I would rather stick to the Caster Oil dressing and the heat pack rather than just fill her full of bute!

I just wanted to say thank you Viv I will forever be in your debt, because you have pointed it out to me at this stage I will be able to keep her comfortable and avoid any unnecessary pain for her, which as far as I am concerned is the main thing, at the same time I am broken hearted to think one of my best friends is now going to go downhill before my very eyes. Its not all gloom and doom though we have a lot of galloping to do before we reach that stage.

Speak to you soon"

Luv Barb, Merseyside

"I found the meditation interesting, relaxing and calming. The first time we meditated I had my first full night sleep in a long while, also the questions I asked were answered quite soon after. The second time we meditated, I saw a lot more colours, which Viv explained well. She has a warm manner which instantly puts you at your ease and I can't wait till our next session."

Alison, Cheshire