About us
Solaurius is being created as a new kind of healing and longevity centre — a place where ancient wisdom, natural therapies and modern wellness technology come together under one clear purpose: to help people recover, regulate, rebuild and return to themselves.
Our vision is rooted in the original spirit of the World Healing Centre: compassion, service, community and access to healing. Solaurius honours that foundation while taking the centre into its next chapter — upgrading the space, expanding the therapies and creating a structured environment for deeper wellbeing.
The name Solaurius means “The Golden Sun” — a symbol of light, renewal, vitality and transformation. It represents the journey from depletion back into energy, from disconnection back into wholeness, and from survival into a more conscious way of living.
At Solaurius, we believe healing is not one single treatment. It is a complete environment. That is why our model brings together therapies such as light and circadian therapy, sound therapy, cryotherapy, sauna, breathwork, meditation, nutrition, acupuncture, kinesiology, vibration therapy and other restorative practices.
Our aim is to create a safe, grounded and inspiring sanctuary where people can access support for the body, mind, energy and spirit — while becoming part of a wider community built on trust, growth and shared purpose.
Solaurius is not just a centre.
It is a movement towards a more balanced, conscious and healthier future.
about us
Mandus House, The World Healing Centre & The Future of Solaurius
At 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, stands a building with a story far greater than bricks and mortar.
Known by many as Mandus House and home to The World Healing Centre, this address has carried a deep spiritual, charitable, and community purpose for many years. The World Healing Centre is a registered charity, charity number 1170377, based at 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Its charitable purpose has included prayer healing, wellbeing, spiritual support, community use, and the restoration and protection of its historic building for the benefit of all who use it.
The centre’s roots are connected to Mandus Nyquist, often known as Brother Mandus, whose work helped establish a healing movement with local, national, and international reach. Public fundraising information describes the charity as having been founded in the 1950s by Mandus Nyquist, with many services offered freely, including mindfulness, meditation, spiritual teachings, yoga, arts and crafts, singing, and community lunches.
Mandus House is more than a building. It is a symbol of service, prayer, sanctuary, community, and hope.
He was an internationally renowned Healer, gave Healing demonstrations to thousands, and authored several books on Spiritual Healing.
Nowadays he’d be called an ‘activist’ as he worked tirelessly both as a Healer, and as a public figure raising awareness of Healing. He had the vision of Healing becoming a significant component of public healthcare and always intended Healers and Doctors to work together.
our history
Promoting and growing Healing as a profession since 1953.
Mandus House in Blackpool has functioned as a community space since 1953. It was the base for the World Healing Centre, a registered charity founded by Mandus Nyquist in the 1950s to help socially isolated individuals through spiritual teachings, mindfulness, and community support.
1954
Birth of the National Federation of Spiritual Healers
The Healing Trust began life in 1954 as The National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH) on the initiative of John Britnell. Harry Edwards, the nationally renowned Healer, was recorded as Member No 1 and its first President, with the Charity’s office being based at his home in Surrey.
1960
Healers permitted to work in Hospitals
A major turning point came for NFSH in 1960, when Chairman Gordon Turner persuaded the medical authorities to allow Spiritual Healers to give Healing in hospitals, at patients’ request.
1974
Worldwide growth creates change
By 1974 the rapid growth of overseas membership inspired the NFSH President to create The World Federation of Healing. NFSH wanted to retain its national identity separately but readily sponsored WFH’s inaugural conference in London.
Until 1976 there had been 2 levels of NFSH membership: Class A (affiliated County based groups) and Class B (individual members registered with NFSH head office). When it was later decided to focus exclusively on individual membership, some of the Class A groups opted to remain intact and formed the The British Alliance of Healing Associations.
1982
National Ethics and Standards created
1982 – NFSH Helps to found the Confederation of Healing Organisations (CHO), new national training standards and Code of Conduct created, doctors authorised to refer patients to Healers.
1999
NFSH helps to found UK Healers
Some of CHO’s largest membership organisations, alongside NFSH, worked together to further develop standards; this led to the formation of UK Healers in 1999, the first internally regulated umbrella complementary therapy body of its kind.
2000
Healing officially a Complementary Therapy
In 2000 the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee awards the status of Complementary Therapy to Spiritual Healing.
2008
Healers listed on Referral Register for GPs
In 2008 the government sponsored Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council is created, providing a Register of therapists from 18 disciplines from which GPs can confidently refer patients. Healing is one of those disciplines.
2009
NFSH becomes known as The Healing Trust
The National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH) adopts the working name of The Healing Trust in order to better describe its focus and make the work of the organisation more accessible.
2020
Navigating the charity through a Pandemic
Covid 19 brings lots of upheaval in its wake. Training is allowed to go online for the first time ever, which works seamlessly, though is an emergency strategy only. We begin a complete overhaul of the infrastructure of the charity.
2022
A year of change
Following months of work with our Accreditation body UK Healers, new standards are agreed to offer our training course online. We also commission a new website, logo and rebranding.
2023
New beginnings
Our Online Pilot Project for training commences. Our new website is launched complete with new logo. This year also sees a move of Office location and update of office systems.
2024
Our Platinum Jubilee!
2024 sees our organisation Celebrating its 70th Anniversary !
Please Support the Creation of Solaurius
Solaurius is being created as a new kind of healing and longevity centre — a place where recovery, regulation, education, and spiritual wholeness can come together under one roof.
Your support helps us move closer to opening the doors, developing the building, installing specialist therapy equipment, and creating a sanctuary that serves people with integrity, care, and purpose.
Every contribution helps bring Solaurius to life and supports the wider vision of creating a centre dedicated to healing, transformation, and community wellbeing for generations to come.
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