Range of therapies on offer at wellness centre

​WHEN the Via Wings team embarked on a 73-mile trek, two years ago, as an early fundraiser towards the provision of a wellness centre in their Dromore base, they knew they would have to raise a lot more – and now, at long last, that precious facility has become a reality.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th May 2023, 00:00 BST
Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 14:31 BST
The entire team at Via Wings, Dromore, are really excited about the opening of their new wellness centre. C2322524The entire team at Via Wings, Dromore, are really excited about the opening of their new wellness centre. C2322524
The entire team at Via Wings, Dromore, are really excited about the opening of their new wellness centre. C2322524

Via Wings office manager, Audrey Knowles enthused: “We are beyond excited to have been able to open our Wellbeing Centre.

“This has been a dream and a passion for many years, to be able to offer complementary therapies to all.

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“The fundraising for the wellbeing centre started in July 2021 with our 73-mile walk which raised over £33,000.

Founder of Via Wings, Gail Redmond (left), along with a member of her team. C2322525Founder of Via Wings, Gail Redmond (left), along with a member of her team. C2322525
Founder of Via Wings, Gail Redmond (left), along with a member of her team. C2322525

“Fundraising continued for the next two years in order to make it happen. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported our fundraising in any way.”

Audrey explained that being able to offer a range of bespoke therapies under the one roof was a truly exciting development: “Our wellbeing centre gives us the opportunity to bring all of our therapies together, under one roof.

“We currently have four in-house counsellors working in the centre, and two therapists providing reflexology and aromatherapy treatments for our clients, as a follow-on from our counselling services.

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“We will also be able to offer mindfulness, yoga, Tai chi and breathing techniques.

“We have been very blessed to be able to pilot this programme for six months prior to the opening, so we are very aware of both the need and the benefits of the project.

“The feedback that we have received has been beyond belief.”

The Wellbeing Centre was officially opened on last Thursday (May 25).

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The ribbon was cut by team volunteer Carl Brookes, in memory of much-loved member of staff, Ruth Jennett.

Present were MPs, MLAs, councillors and representatives from the ABC Council, as well as some of the Dromore charity's funders.

Also in attendance were representatives from the local schools and churches as well as clients,volunteers, and staff past and present who all enjoyed their visit.

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