Complementary & Alternative Therapies

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



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 a healthcare profession concerned with human function, movement and maximising potential.

Physiotherapists are trained to diagnose problems in the joints and soft tissues of the body, and will carry out a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for your particular problem. Physiotherapy provides a wide range of treatments to relieve pain, promote relaxation and restore movement. They include manipulation, electrotherapy, acupuncture, mobilisation and massage. Exercise may also be used to increase general fitness or to strengthen muscles thus promoting recovery and preventing re-injury.

There is a strong overlap between physiotherapy and complementary health. There is a growing interest among people looking for a holistic approach to the treatment of illness and disease. Chartered physiotherapists believe this is important and will look at the 'whole' person taking into account previous medical history, work and lifestyle before making a diagnosis and devising a treatment programme that is tailored to an individual's needs.



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.