Acupuncture |
| Acupuncture originated in China over 2000 years ago and is a healing system that has been used and developed since then in many parts of the world. It is currently used in hospitals throughout China and is practised alongside Western medicine, both contributing equally to the provision of health care. |
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Aqua Detox |
| Many of you will have heard of this therapy. It involves putting the feet in a warm bowl of water in special apparatus for 30 minutes. A completely relaxing treatment, this will detox you with no effort on your behalf whatsoever! It has also been found to be re-energising and invigorating for those who suffer from fatigue, CFS & similar disorders.
More information regarding this therapy will be uploaded shortly, in the meantime please contact us on 01603 665173 for more information or to book your appointment. |
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Aromatherapy |
| Combine a therapeutic treatment with a relaxing massage, using pure essential oils chosen to suit your personal needs and requirements. |
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Autogenic Therapy |
| Autogenic Therapy is a powerful and comprehensive therapeutic system encompassing both mind and body. AT teaches skills enabling clients to utilise their own capacity for self-healing and self-development. |
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Chinese Herbal Medicine |
| This very efficient system of healthcare uses natural remedies combined, prescribed individually to fit each patient?s illness pattern. It works to relieve the symptoms of the illness whilst also working at a deep level to eliminate the imbalances which have allowed the illness to occur. |
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Chinese Lifestyle Advice |
| A Chinese consultation always involves advice on how to enhance treatment and reduce symptoms by simple changes in lifestyle and pattern. Advice can be given to optimise the benefits of the environment and reduce any negative effects on the patient. |
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Chiropractic |
| more information on this therapy will be uploaded shortly |
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Cholesterol Testing |
| Essentially, cholesterol is a waxy substance manufactured in the liver. Whilst cholesterol has a bad name, it actually has many vital functions in the body. For example, it is an integral part of our cell membranes and also a building block from which important hormones such as oestrogen and testosterone are made. |
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy |
| Cognitive behaviour Therapy or CBT, works by helping you examine the thoughts and emotions you have when you experience whatever problem or problems it is you want to resolve, and how they are tied up with your behaviour. |
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Counselling |
| Much of this work is founded on the belief that as individuals we all know what is right for us- how to come through the crisis, relieve the depression, or have more fulfilling relationships. Sometimes this information is elusive and evades us. As a result the problem or symptoms remain, perhaps even becoming more severe.
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Cranio-Sacral Therapy |
| Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that uses no manipulation. The therapist listens, via the hands, to small tissue movements in your body, and in this way both identifies and relieves pain or tensions. |
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Homeopathy |
| Homoeopathy is a holistic therapy, which regards each person as a unique individual. Health is regarded as an on going process which can be improved in a simple, non invasive manner.
Safe, natural & effective... |
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Homeopathy - Influenza & Bird Flu |
| #BIRD FLU#
Due to the current reports of an approaching bird flu epidemic, we have been inundated with questions. Here are a few suggestions for homeopathic remedies which can be used to prevent flu, some to treat the acute phase and others to speed up recovery.
Influenza is an infection of the respiratory tract often accompanied with symptoms of fever, aching, sore throats, coughs and sometimes gastric problems. It lasts 2-5 days or longer, often leaving the person debilitated for some time afterwards. The elderly and vulnerable are more at risk of complications.
It is important for those more at risk to seek professional help from their homeopath or health practitioner now. Constitutional treatment is the best way for anyone to strengthen the immune system and we would recommend consulting a homoeopath.
At present there is not a nosode available, 'a remedy made from the disease material', because the virus has not spread from human to human. However, we do have existing remedies which have been used successfully over many years to treat all stages of flu. These are effective and safe for everyone from babies to the elderly.
HOMOEOPATHIC PROPHYLAXIS
Homoeopathic treatment has been shown to be very effective in the treatment of epidemic diseases. However it must be stressed that there is at present only anecdotal proof that homoeopathic prophylaxis works.
Many homoeopaths feel that your best protection against disease comes from looking after your health generally and taking simple, common-sense preventative measures as well as constitutional treatment from a practitioner.
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Hopi Ear Candling |
| An ancient therapy used for hundreds of years that will bring lasting healing results to many ear conditions. |
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Hypnotherapy - General |
| Hypnotherapy typically uses imagery exercises to induce deep relaxation and an altered state of consciousness that facilitates healing or achieves a specific goal. Its scientific history begins with the 18th century and since 1958 the practice of hypnotherapy has been recognized by both the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association.
Hypnotherapy is all about enabling individuals to gain control. In the most basic sense, hypnosis is a deep state of relaxation where we are simply ?at one? and perhaps not consciously aware of what is happening around us. In fact, we are fully aware of everything that is happening, but on a deeper subconscious level. Hypnotherapy is about encouraging this daydream like state to unlock an individual?s full potential. |
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Hypnotherapy - Weight Loss |
| Recent statistics show that there are over 90\\% of women in the UK who are, at any one time, on a diet. Most of these ladies also aim at dropping at least 2 dress sizes....
The problem is that diets just don’t work, and if they did you would never have to do more than one!
Most overweight people seem to live their life on a diet and consequently food becomes the enemy....does this sound familiar? |
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Iridology |
| Iridology, or Iris Analysis, is the simple, painless and non-invasive technique of examining the iris (the coloured part surrounding the pupil) in each eye. If you look closely at each iris you will see a pattern of colours, textures and markings; this is unique to that person, and together these features form a map, a blueprint, which gives the Iridologist valuable information about the person’s inherited strengths and weaknesses and general state of well-being. |
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Massage - Holistic |
| Experience the healing power of touch....The Holistic approach to healing considers the whole person when assessing an individual's needs.
Holistic massage not only treats the physical, but also the mind and spiritual needs of the patient.
Massage is a well recognised and natural way of encouraging the body to heal itself, strengthening resistance to stress and disease.
The immune system can be strengthened through peace, harmony and relaxation, which will provide resistance to illness.
Stress levels can therefore be reduced, helping to develop a more balanced outlook on life, revive self confidence and achieve greater focus.
Massage can be adapted to address a client in varied states of health and physical fitness, with a range of builds and lifestyles.
A treatment may consist of a full body massage for relaxation, or be tailored to address a more specific medical complaint.
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Massage - Lymphatic Drainage |
| Lymphatic Drainage Massage involves precise techniques that directly effect the flow of lymph around the body. The treatment is gentle and relaxing.
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Massage - Remedial |
| The body’s loss of mobility can caused by trauma, disease, stress, postural deviation and poor nutrition, and may be accompanied by pain. These problems can affect other areas of the body, which then compensates for these restrictions causing further neuromuscular dysfunction.
Deep tissue work affects both the nervous and muscular systems, with movement re-education training. A synergy of muscle warming and circulation-stimulating massage techniques are used along with postural analysing and after treatment stretching. Techniques used include myofacial release work, which loosens the superficial fascias, preparing the tissues for a deep muscular treatment. Neuromuscular therapy helps identify areas of abnormality, and allows the therapist to manipulate tendinous attachments in order to normalise function. Areas of hyper-irritability (trigger points) are de-activated through active stretching and direct pressure, reducing pain and improving the function of the areas involved. Each session will relieve muscular and mental tension, leaving you in a state of deep relaxation. |
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Massage - Seated Acupressure |
| This treatment is done through the clothes on a special chair designed to allow you to relax whilst the therapist can reach both your back and all your limbs. It concentrates mainly on the back, neck, arms, and upper legs. It is a non-invasive massage using various pressures to ease muscles, and improve mobility. It removes toxins by re-establishing the circulation and is particularly good for those wanting a quick and relaxing treatment during lunch breaks. |
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Massage - Sports Massage |
| Although similar to holistic massage, sports massage has a very different set of objectives. For use before or after events, sports massage can both help to prepare muscles and body tissue for physical activity, and assists in the prevention of muscular injury and soreness. |
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Massage - Thai |
| The theoretical foundation of Thai Massage is based on the concept of invisible lines running through the body. Ten of these lines are especially important in Thai Bodywork and are known as “Sen Lines”. Sometimes these energy lines become blocked, thus restricting the natural flow of energy around the body and causing disharmony and imbalance. This subsequent lack of energy may result in disease, illness, depression and
fatigue along with many other symptoms.
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Massage - Therapeutic Massage |
| Massage has both physical and psychological effects. Perhaps one of the most common reasons to have massage is the general aches and pains in the muscles and joints. |
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Medical Herbalism |
| What is Herbal Medicine?
Herbal Medicine is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease and is the oldest known form of medicine. Today the majority of the world's population still rely principally on herbs for health.
Herbal remedies are extracts from a part of the whole plant - such as roots; berries, leaves or flowers - and a single remedy may contain hundreds of plant constituents. |
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Metamorphic Technique |
| The Metamorphic Technique is a gentle form of foot, hand and head massage that can be carried out by anyone with a brief training in the technique. It draws on reflexology in its theory and approach. |
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Moxibustion |
| Uses the burning of specific herbs near the skin and acupuncture points to warm, move energy and relieve pain. Especially effective for arthritis. |
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NST |
| Information on this therapy will be uploaded shortly, in the meantime please phone or email for further information. |
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Nutritional Therapy |
| Our bodies are composed entirely from the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. Together, the substances we take into our body sustain, nourish and replenish us. We truly are what we eat.
The role of nutritional therapy is to provide the body with the best possible intake of nutrients to allow it to work as well as it can. By supplying the body with the right raw materials (i.e. good food and nutrients) we can begin to change health from the inside. |
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Osteopathy |
| Osteopathy is an established recognised system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis on the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is distinctive by the fact that it recognises that much of the pain and disability which we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to it by disease. |
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Psychotherapy |
| Psychotherapy is the application of psychological principles to help explore presenting issues. It is in effect a form of counselling, helping create an environment where a client may express themselves openly and discover new insight. |
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Reflexology |
| Dating back thousands of years, this therapy is based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet, relative to each and every organ, and to all parts of the body, arranged in such a way as to form a map of the body with the right side of the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side of the body. |
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Reiki Healing |
| Reiki is a laying on of hands, a touch healing system of incomparable ease and power.
The history of Reiki spans almost all of the written records of humanity. The act of laying hands on the human or animal body to comfort and relieve pain is instinctive for us all. |
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Relaxation Groups & Meditation |
| Rediscover relaxation by participating in one of our small, welcoming Meditation & Relaxation sessions. Enjoy gentle relaxing Qigong exercises, and experience relaxation through meditation. |
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Shiatsu |
| Shiatsu, an officially recognised therapy in Japan, has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine and is closely related to acupuncture, but no needles are used. |
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Spiritual Healing |
| Spiritual Healing is the channelling of healing energies through the healer to the patient to help re-energise and relax. |
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Stress Management |
| Stress is something that almost everyone in the modern world has an awareness of, yet its contribution to many debilitating behaviours and ailments is often misunderstood and overlooked. Stress is essential for bodily function, but too much stress (distress) may result in ill-health, low self-esteem and anxiety which for the individual is uncomfortable and within the working environment will translate into unhappy staff, lack of commitment, low productivity, sick-leave and absenteeism.
We offer a unique stress management service by a formally trained stress manager and practitioners. With a combination of counseling, relaxation, breathing and stress-management techniques, you or your employees (corporate packages available) can be restored to harmonious healthy individuals, learning new ways of dealing with everyday stress. |
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Tai Chi & Qi Gong |
| ‘Guard and take care of your body, then the rest takes good care of itself’
Chuang Tzu
Of the many Qi Gong (also written Qi Gong) systems in China, the one most known in the west is Tai Chi Chuan, although its roots are as a martial art, Tai Chi is an amazing system of health and healing.
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