I Hold My Workshops At The Beautiful

St. Luke's Therapy Centre

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IT BEGAN WITH A LUMP OF CLAY

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St. Luke’s Therapy Centre initially came to life in response to a call for the provision of Anthroposophical Medicine (founded on the philosophy, inspirations and guidance of Rudolf Steiner) in the Stroud Community.  The Medical and Therapeutic practice began in a neighbouring building on the same site. Doctors and Therapists worked in collaboration to address the health and wellbeing of the community.  Over time the practice outgrew that building and plans began for a purpose built Anthroposophical Medical Practice.  The vision and was for a building and garden sensitive to its environment, and one that would support the wellbeing of its patients of all ages when they visited. 

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The founders of the St. Luke’s Medical And Therapeutic Practice joined together with the Architect who gave them a ‘lump of clay’ and together they brought their vision to life.  Friends and supporters of the Anthroposophical Movement and that vision worked tirelessly to fundraise for the project and its growth. The project was also supported by the National Health Service.

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There have been many changes since that time, and now The St. Luke’s Therapy Centre provides private medical and therapeutic care.  True to its roots however, the Centre also provides a ‘Patient Therapy Fund’ to support those for whom this service would otherwise be out of reach financially.

 

I am now blessed to have been invited to join the team at St. Luke’s and feel honoured that the title Nonviolent Communication will appear on the new sign listing all the resources that are available at the Centre.  I hope you enjoy this environment, and find a space in your heart for gratitude to all who gave and still give their life energy to its survival and sustainability. 

 

This comes with gratitude to Ursula Browning, for the cup of tea and chat about St. Luke’s beginnings.  Ursula is a Eurythmy Therapist and one of the original founders, and has been part of this project for 34 years.

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