When discussing Holistic Therapies we are concerned with treating the whole individual mind body and spirit. Holistic Therapies are many and varied but all aim to treat the cause of the ailment as well as the symptom. Therapies we currently provide include:

Thermal Stone Massage - Stones are gently warmed and placed on key points of the body to give a deep, effective and highly relaxing massage.

 

 

Reiki Healing - This life force energy is what we all need in the right quantity to ensure optimum health whether it be physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Reiki is administered by a practitioner who serves to transmit the Universal Life Energy through themselves to the client. This can be done either hands-on or by distance healing techniques.

 

 
Body Massage - A general body massage is undertaken by the therapist on all areas of the body in order to bring about a feeling of relaxation which eases physical and mental tension. Other benefits include increased blood and lymph circulation, pain relief and stimulation and strengthening of the muscle fibres.

 

 
Aromatherapy - Aromatherapy uses essential oils which are massaged into the body penetrating through to the deep layers of skin. This serves to aid an individual both psychologically and physiologically depending upon the blend the therapist uses.

 

Some oils have antiseptic properties, while others promote healthy cell growth or nerve cell stimulation. With a unique blend of oils any form of complaint can be combated, from help in sleeping to simply riding yourself of your aches and pains.

 

 

On-site Chair Massage - A short massage which comes to your location, whether you are in the office or at home, lasting between 5 and 30 minutes. No oils are used and the massage is administered through your clothes.

 

 

Hopi Ear Candles - The Hopi Ear candle is a tube impregnated with beeswax and therapeutic oils. It is lit and the non-burning end placed gently in the outer ear canal to seal it into place.

 
The gentle heat produced along with the therapeutic oils creates a light suction. Known as the chimney effect this serves to withdraw any impurities gently to the surface which can then be removed.

 

Most deposits evaporate through the candle chimney but some can be seen in the wax deposit at the end of the candle, no residue or wax falls into the ear. A completely pain free and natural way to combat all forms of ear nose and throat ailments from tinnitus and a general build up of ear wax to headaches and migraines. The treatment lasts approximately 10 minutes per ear.

 

 

 

 

Reflexology - Reflexology is the ancient Chinese technique which uses pressure point massage to the feet (hands and feet can also be used) to restore the flow of energy through the body.

 
Its basic premise is that every organ and part of our body is related to specific reflexes in our hands ears and feet. These reflexes can be stimulated by pressure and manipulation which will in turn improve the blood supply and nerve function which will aid to relieve stress and other health problems.

 

Other benefits include:

Relief from acute or chronic conditions, a feeling of increased energy, stress relief, aid recovery from sports injuries, cure sleep related disorders, preventative therapy and improving mental alertness.

 

 

Baby Massage - Baby Massage is an ancient tradition that has recently been rediscovered in the West. It is a natural way to promote infant health, improving parenting skills and deepening the bonding between parent and baby. Studies conducted have shown that premature babies who are massaged everyday develop more rapidly physically and neurologically.

 
Many hospitals are now adopting Baby Massage as a regular part of their parent education programme. Benefits for the baby include: feeling loved, aids better sleep, aids relaxation, relief from colic and stimulation to the circulation system.

 

Benefits for the parent or carer include: bonding with baby, enhanced sense of love/respect and increased ability to communicate with your baby. Course is based on a four session programme with hands-on practice lasting around 1hr per session.