About Chris
Born in 1960’s Taplow, Berkshire, UK, Christine MacGowan (or preferably known as Chris) has always known she was different and from a very young age has struggled with life-threatening illnesses.
Since the age of 3, Chris has suffered from chronic asthma, caused by infection, allergies and emotional stress. As a teenager Chris’ parents tried a number of alternative options for coping with her illness and was taken to a hypnotherapist as a tool of breath control and relaxation; and a homeopath in the days when homeopathy was not as common as it is today. Alongside these treatments, Chris was continuously on strong steroids.
After having a couple of serious asthma attacks, and coming close to losing the battle, Chris’ whole family emigrated to New Zealand when Chris was at the age of 17. Within 6 weeks, Chris was off the steroids, later allowing her to have her 3 beautiful children.
However, New Zealand was not home and after 13 years the family again decided to emigrate, returning to the UK. To no-one’s surprise, Chris’ asthma returned and was put back on steroids permanently. Chris’ frustration and willingness to not lose saw her seek other alternatives.
After being tested for food intolerance and finding it would be shorter to list the foods in which Chris could eat, she and her husband, Paul, bought a small villa in Southern Spain where the climate was arid and the lack of vegetation would help with her allergies. Balancing regular trips to Spain during school holidays and a new food diet meant that Chris was off the steroids once again.
Feeling stronger and more self-empowered, Chris had found different a way of controlling her asthma – much to the confusion of her doctors.
Chris was later recommended to try Lymphatic Drainage and found a local complimentary clinic which also offered Reiki tuition. This then led on to Chris’ discovery and the beginning of her Reiki journey.