Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Acupressure / Zero Balancing
Body work for mind, body and spirit.
An alternative way of accessing the Chi energy for health and wellbeing is the deeply relaxing technique of acupressure. This specific acupressure technique (Zero Balancing) was developed by Dr Fritz Smith who became a highly skilled osteopath and master acupuncturist. Acupressure works with Chi energy (life force) in the same way as acupuncture. Tensions and misalignments in the body structure block our natural vitality and well being. Through gentle finger pressure and held stretches Zero Balancing invites the release of tensions accumulated in the deep structures of the body. It encourages our natural healing process and well being. This is a blissful, calming and grounding experience.
Acupuncture
Practical, effective treatment
Acupuncture is a well established therapy. It focuses on the health of the whole being in order to better treat specific symptoms. Our health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy, known as Chi, moving in a smooth, balanced way through channels within the body. When our Chi becomes unbalanced or disrupted, illness results. Inserting fine needles at key points helps to unblock the flow of energy and restore normal balance, thereby stimulating the body’s own healing response. It is this holistic approach which helps bring about a deeper sustained healing without drug side effects. Acupuncture treatments are practical and effective. Certain complaints may clear completely or in the case of some chronic conditions significant improvement may occur. It is impossible for anyone to predict a healing outcome but please ask about specific health issues and what improvements are commonly experienced.
Cranial Osteopathy
This is a refined and subtle method some osteopaths choose to use. It uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body, including the head. It is very effective in treating a wide range of conditions in people of all ages, from birth to old age. Cranial motion is a very slight expansile/contractile motion existing throughout the body. When trauma disrupts cranial motion in any part of the body, local tissues and joints feel 'blocked' and disease results. Cranial Osteopaths are trained to feel this cranial motion and when it is absent to restore it through gentle and subtle manipulation. Since cranial osteopaths treat the whole body, the term cranial is misleading. A wide range of conditions can be treated.
Cranio-Sacral Therapy / SomatoEmotional Release
This hands on therapy addresses the whole person on the physical as well as on the emotional and subtle energetic levels. Based on sound anatomical knowledge it uses a gentle touch to facilitate self-healing.
SomatoEmotional Release is a therapeutic process that uses and expands on the principles of CranioSacral Therapy to help rid the mind and body of the residual effects of trauma.
Hopi Ear Candles
Thermal Auricular Therapy (also known as Hopi Ear Candles) is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears, used to treat a variety of conditions. These ear candles induce a revitalising heat upon the head and ears, which soothes, relieves and relaxes.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is the application of hypnotic techniques in such a way as to bring about therapeutic changes. An external influence - the Therapist - assists in activating the inner resources of a person - the Client - in order to achieve realistic goals.
Kinesiology
Treatments work by combining the Chinese concepts of meridian energy flow as found in acupuncture and acupressure along with Western style muscle testing, diet and stress management. Kinesiology is a holistic therapy, which addresses your mental, chemical, physical and emotional symptoms with the view to returning you and your body to optimum health.
Massage Therapy
- Deep Tissue Massage - This massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct pressure or friction applied across the grain of your muscle. This invigorating experience is a process of detecting your stiff or painful areas by determining the quality and texture of your deeper layers of musculature and slowly working with firm pressure into these layers.
- Hot Stone - is the application of Thermo Therapy using basalt stones heated in a special oven and then used for massage and placing on the body.
- Indian Head - stress busting massage of the head, shoulders, face, neck and back. Can be done with oil or on top of clothes with out oil. It is very effective for the symptoms of stress headaches, migraines and sinus trouble.
- Swedish - a firmer, more invigorating treatment, again often taught as a standard sequence of movements. This style has more effect on the underlying tissue and muscle tensions and problem areas.
- Therapeutic - Is the manipulation of the soft tissues (skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments) of the body. It is a firm massage and has a set routine of techniques that vary from deep pressure to stimulate the body's systems, to a slower, more superficial movement to assist relaxation.
Medical Herbalism
Herbalists use the information taken during the consultation to treat the client in a holistic way using remedies made from whole plant extracts. The aim is to restore the body to its natural balance. All the remedies are plant-based and do not contain any animal derived substances and are therefore suitable for most people.
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neuro Linguistic Programming as about learning new ways of thinking about our experiences. NLP can help us to understand how we do things and how we can change unhelpful patterns in our lives. An NLP practitioner can help you to see your way ahead more clearly, learn to listen to your body and let go of emotional blockages that are holding us back.
NLP teaches skills and techniques that enable us to achieve more of what we want from life. An NLP practitioner can help with all kinds of problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, smoking, phobias, eating difficulties, etc. NLP can also help us to achieve more from life and is a useful tool in career change and enhancement, effective learning, communication skills, dealing with people, marketing, time management and relaxation.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy offers individually tailored nutrition programs, based on a holistic diagnosis of symptoms, diet and lifestyle for the purpose of alleviation or prevention of a wide range of ailments and promotion of optimal health. Dietary, lifestyle and supplement suggestions are given with follow-up support while you implement changes. Further laboratory or other testing is available where it could be of benefit in making a more accurate diagnosis
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is the relief of pain using techniques like joint manipulation, muscle & soft tissue myofascial release and acupuncture. Many of our Physiotherapy treatments have been scientifically validated to help a range of problems from spinal pain and injury, to enhancement of your sporting performance.
Pain often begins gradually and to prevent it from recurring, your physiotherapist needs to fully examine and understand your body and the stresses and strains that you go through. The first session of Physiotherapy is longer, as it includes both a comprehensive assessment, to determine the cause of your problem and planning your treatment programme.
Most sessions of physiotherapy will be varied, as the effect of each different treatment is continually assessed so you get the best individual fit for you. People usually improve faster when we use a variety of techniques and treatments.
Reiki
Reiki(Pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word, meaning Universal life Energy. In Reiki Therapy this energy is gently channelled through the therapists hand, enabling the client to relax deeply and facilitate healing wherever it is required. It is a simple yet powerful, non-intrusive stress reduction and relaxation technique It is said that 1 hour of Reiki is the equivalent to 3 to 4 hours sleep.
Reverse Therapy
Reverse Therapy is a radicle new treatment for Chonic Fatigue Syndrome and Fybromyalgia, offering a long-awaited solution for these conditions
Reverse Therapy was pioneered in the UK, following years of study into Human biology and Bodymind healing processes, by Dr John Eaton PhD.