OTHER SERVICES

Traditional Therapeutic Massage  

Originating in the Far East, body massage has been employed by Chinese practitioners for several millennia. Indian Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, places great emphasis on the therapeutic qualities of body massage.

In ancient Greece, Hippocrates, known as the 'Father of Medicine' advocated in the 5th century B.C. that the physician 'must be acquainted with rubbing': 'that rubbing will help bind a joint that is too loose and loosen a joint that is too rigid'.

At the turn of the 19th Century, Swedish gymnast, Per Henrik Ling developed methods grounded in anatomy and the movements were studied scientifically and systemised. Its practice spread and became known as 'Swedish Massage'.

This therapy is a natural method of combating stress. In today's busy and complex world, there are many physical and emotional pressures which accumulate and place our muscular and immune systems under increasing stress.  This can lead to many disagreeable side effects such as aching muscles, stiffness, indigestion and even headaches.  This unpleasant situation can, in turn, lead to further distress.

A Therapeutic Massage can help break this cycle, by relieving the muscles of tension and allowing a respite from the pain.  Fresh supplies of blood are encouraged and the lymph system helped in relieving congestion and eliminating toxins.

Benefits

Therapeutic Massage has the potential to alleviate the pains and tension which builds up, by smoothing out the knotted muscles and helping the body systems to restore balance and harmony. This has good psychological benefits; relieved of pain, the mind can turn to other, more positive thoughts, and help the healing process.

A natural therapy and a pleasant way to relax - an excellent benefit in itself!

Traditional Reflexology

Reflexology has ancient origins dating far back into human history. In Egypt; lies the tomb of a physician named Ankmahor; located in Saqqara, it offers evidence in the form of a pictograph dating from 2500 BC and depicts hand and foot manipulation. It has also been widely practiced in both China and India for many centuries.

Western reflexology really begins with Dr William Fitzgerald, when in 1917 he published his Zone Theory. Eunice Ingham was familiar with this theory and through her original research during the 1930’s, began to map out the ‘reflexes’ on the feet and pioneer this approach to improved health.

Reflexology is accomplished by locating and massaging the reflex points on the feet. According to the zone theory, the limbs and trunk of the body are divided into longitudinal zones or energy pathways. When reflexes within a particular zone are stimulated, a response is initiated along the structure, muscles and internal organs of that pathway.

This unconscious reaction assists the body to a dynamic state of balance. If an area is in need of treatment, the bodies own healing responses are stimulated.

Benefits

A natural holistic therapy: benefits include relaxation and maintenance of good health. Reflexology helps to resolve ailments by improving the circulation, initiating healing and boosting the immune system. Many clients report increased feelings of well being and confidence.


The Bowen Technique

The Bowen Technique was developed in the 1950's and 60’s by Mr Thomas Bowen, who lived in Geelong, the State of Victoria, south of Australia.

He had no formal medical training, but this gifted healer possessed an intuitive insight, which he used to assess the causes of pain and distress in his clients.

In the true spirit of pioneers and discoverers, Bowen found a starting point from where he could encourage the body's own healing powers to restore structural integrity and balance.

The Bowen Technique is a remedial therapy; its application initiating a healing process, which then allows the body to do the work. A Bowen therapist does not make things happen, but allows the body an opportunity to ask itself what needs to be done. Once healing begins, the process of readjustment can be rapid and also long lasting.

Rolling type moves are made over specific muscles, tendons and ligaments. The method is a 'hands on, hands off' treatment, with the therapist frequently leaving the room between sets of moves. This absence allows the brain to acknowledge what has just taken place and to respond, usually by allowing the body to relax and letting healing commence. The movements are gentle and the client should feel little or no discomfort. Bowen is especially useful and highly effective when other treatments may be unsuitable, especially in acute cases, or where a client is very frail, sick or infirm.

Benefits

With Bowen, there is no situation where it cannot be applied safely and effectively. Along with structural and muscular problems, The Bowen Technique has a profound effect on a whole range of organic conditions. The most common presentations are neck and back pain, shoulder restrictions and general aches and pains which afflict us all from time to time.  In addition, Bowen can be effective for less obvious problems such as ME, MS, hay fever, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), asthma, migraine, constipation, eczema and others. These examples are not intended to be a definitive list of treatable diseases, but rather to give examples of the conditions, which can and do respond to Bowen.

It is recommended that a course of three treatments be undertaken, at weekly intervals. The technique can be performed directly on the skin, or through light clothing.


Treatment Prices:

Treatment time is 1 hour (including consultation). For a single session, the fee is £35. Payment is due on booking.

A course of 4 treatments is £120, a saving of £5 per session. As the benefits of regular treatments are accumulative, this allows time for the required changes to occur at a natural pace.

The treatments are to be taken at 1 – 2 week intervals. The course can either be paid in full on the first visit, or you pay the full single session fee at each visit until the course fee is paid.