Time – honoured medicine for the modern world
Concessions may be available at the discretion of individual practitioners
TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is part of the traditional medicine of China. The Chinese model sees wellbeing as a constant flow of vitality. If this healthy flow is interrupted, disharmony and illness occur. The practitioner will make a careful diagnosis, based on observation, questioning and detailed examination of the pulses. Fine needles are applied to specific points on the skin.
Conditions treatedmay include anxiety states, arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory or blood pressure problems, digestive and bowel problems, headaches, infertility, indeterminate aches and pains, menstrual problems, rheumatism, sciatica, stress, stomach complaints or skin
Cost: First Visit £50/£47, Subsequent Visits £37
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HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathic treatment operates on the principle of “like cures like”. The homeopath will take a detailed case history of your presenting symptoms, lifestyle, family history etc. A homeopathic remedy will then be prescribed which has effects most similar to the symptoms you have presented with. This process can take some time and appointments are spread out to allow for this.
Conditions treated are many and varied. Homeopathy is very popular with families wanting to build their children’s health.
Cost: First Visit £60/£55, Subsequent Visits £43/£45 Children: First Visit £45/40, Subsequent Visits £33/30
Sliding scale of charges may apply for babies and young children.
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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
The way we react to life and its pressures often results in harmful habits of movement, breathing and general functioning. We tend to use excessive muscle-tension in almost everything we do leading to bad backs, distorted necks, aches, pains and fatigue. Lessons are one-to-one using gentle hands-on guidance and explanations to take the pupil through simple everyday movements. Through observation and increased awareness, interference with natural good use is reduced, allowing freedom of movement and easier breathing to return.
Conditions helped include back pain, neck and shoulder tension, breathing and vocal problems, anxiety and stress.
Cost: £25 per lesson
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ANIMAL NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
(facilitating the natural behaviour of self-selection or Zoopharmacognosy)
In the wild animals naturally seek out plants, clays, algae etc. for their health and wellbeing.
Domestic animals retain this ability and readily select the constituents they need from essential oils, herbs, clays, algae etc. when offered.
This natural behaviour is stress free, safe, and enriches your animal’s life experience. It often results in a deeper bond between you and your animal as you share a common understanding.
Conditions addressed: Animals will self-select for physical, psychological, and behavioural issues, as well as to support their general wellbeing.
Cost: detailed under further information.
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AUTOGENIC THERAPY
Autogenic Therapy is a self-help method which brings about profound relaxation and relief from the negative effects of stress. ‘Autogenic’ means ‘generated from within’. A series of simple, easily learned mental exercises link mind and body together in association with deep relaxation. These exercises allow the mind to calm itself by switching off the body’s stress responses. Once learned AT is a useful life-skill, providing the inner resources to maintain healthy balance and deal with stress in body and mind.
Conditions treated include sleep disorders, panic attacks, high blood pressure, asthma, phobias, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis arthritis, muscular pain and tension, migraines, fatigue, bladder disorders, sexual dysfunction, aggression and unresolved grief.
Cost: Course of 10 one-to-one sessions plus follow-up £500, Course in small groups £350, Initial pre-course assessment £20
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OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy was developed in America during the 19th Century to address common health problems of the time. Nowadays osteopathy is a hand-on treatment. Techniques vary widely between osteopaths, but all aim to maximise a person’s health potential and improve body homeostasis.
Cost: Adult £40, Subsequent Visits £40/£35
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CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY
Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure, to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body, including the head. Cranial Osteopaths are trained to feel a very subtle rhythmical shape change that is present in all body tissues. This is called involuntary motion. The skull is made up of 26 bones which are intricately joined in such a way that the skull can change shape, very slightly, to accommodate the rhythmic involuntary motion of the brain inside. Impacts to the head or body may disrupt this movement, even when they occurred many years ago. Most of us carry the effects of some past traumas, physical or emotional, and the aim of treatment is to encourage your body to resolve them in its own way, rather than by imposing a force from outside.
Cost: Adult £40, Subsequent Visits £40/£30
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DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE
A specialist drug and alcohol service is offered by a counsellor experienced in the field.
Cost: Available on application
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HYPNOTHERAPY
The actual experience of being hypnotised is difficult to describe, neither asleep nor awake. All hypnotic states are characterised by a tremendously pleasant state of relaxation into which individuals allow themselves to enter so that desired, beneficial suggestions may be given directly to the unconscious mind. Thus, hypnosis is a natural, effective way of making contact with the inner (unconscious) self, a source of many of our problems as well as a tremendous reservoir of unrecognised potential strength and knowledge. Nobody can ever be hypnotised against their will and, even when hypnotised, people can still reject any of the suggestions given if they wish.
Conditions treated. Hypnotherapy has proved to be a suitable treatment for many conditions, both psychological and physical. Some are listed here. Habit breaking – smoking, nail biting, stuttering, nocturnal enuresis. Weight control, phobias, aversions, insomnia, anxiety – panic attacks, exam nerves, sports motivation – performance, irritable bowel syndrome, dermatological conditions, self esteem and motivation, obsessive compulsive disorders, migraine – headache.
Cost: First Visit £55, Subsequent Visits £40
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AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapy massage employs aromatic plant oils, selected according to your needs and applied as a whole body massage. The aromas are inhaled and the oils absorbed through the skin to relax, invigorate or treat certain conditions.
Conditions treated include muscle, joint and back pain, sciatica, arthritis and rheumatism, stress and stress related conditions, anxiety, depression, skin problems, headaches and migraine, high blood pressure, menstrual problems, menopausal problems, PMT, pregnancy, digestive disturbances, insomnia, sinusitis, fatigue, ME, convalescence, recurrent infections.
Cost: Full Body £40, Back and Neck £30
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MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC, HOLISTIC
Massage employs techniques which target in particular the muscular, circulatory and nervous system.
Conditions treated include stress and anxiety, muscular tension and back pain, arthritis, insomnia, digestive disturbances, migraines and headaches, PMT, problems of the menopause, emotional trauma.
Cost: £30 - £40
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MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialised therapy designed to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system. This is primarily achieved through gentle, rhythmical circling movements of the skin which stimulate the contractions of the lymphatic vessels. This results in toxins and excess fluid being removed from the tissues. Conditions treated include Chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, varicose veins, skin problems, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, fluid congestion/retention, bruising and swelling, burns and scarring. MLD will also enhance general well being, improve the performance of the immune system and profoundly relax the nervous system.
Cost: £40 per session.
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REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology uses gentle pressure on the nervous system reflex points of the feet, and sometimes the hands. It works by aiding relaxation and stimulating pressure points relating to areas of the body. It is suitable for people of all ages.
Conditions treatedinclude general aches and pains, sleep problems, stress and anxiety, fatigue, hormonal imbalance and infertility. It also assists recovery following strain and injury.
Cost: £30
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COUNSELLING
People come for counselling to help with life issues which are causing difficulty or illness. These may be relationship, family or work related, or resulting from trauma. The counsellor aims to help a person understand a problem, to give support in resolving the feelings which arise and to assist a person to make the right decisions for themselves.
Cost:£30-£40
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BIODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & MASSAGE
Biodynamic therapy seeks to release blocked energy and bring alive the essence of who you are. Biodynamic massage can be taken separately or as part of a psychotherapeutic journey. If it appears there are more deep rooted issues, or you would like to make a journey of self-discovery then psychotherapy is more likely to be of benefit.
Conditions helped include backache, headaches depression, anxiety attacks, emotional problems, relationship problems, lack of confidence, digestive problems, low self-esteem, migraines, arthritis, stress.
Cost: Prices on application
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INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY and COUNSELLING
There are many situations in which Psychotherapy or counselling can help in smoothing and clarifying your path in life. There may be a long standing problem that continues to disturb you, or there may be an immediate crisis causing distress.
Biodynamic Massage balances the nervous system and releases tension. It relaxes and realigns where the system is over active, and invigorates where the system is sluggish or under active. Each Massage is tailor made for you: you can have a one off session or a series for a deeper effect.
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I offer an initial half hour consultation free of charge to clarify whether this is the right approach for you.
BODYWORK (MIND-BODY INTEGRATION)
An eclectic approach to body-work, drawing on many therapies including Shiatsu, Craniosacral work, Zero-balancing & Sherborn Developmental Movement. Brief NLP Therapy and T’ai Chi & Chi Gung may also be explored.
Cost: £40
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PILATES
Pilates is an exercise programme taught individually or in small groups. It works through the deep postural muscles to build strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to reshape your body which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility, and is a great way to relieve unwanted stress and tension. Perfect for athletes looking to enhance their performance and avoid the risk of injury, it is also suitable for first time exercisers. Its slow, controlled approach means that it gives much longer-term results – and it is especially recommended by medical specialists for those with back problems.
Conditions helped include chronic back pain, sports injuries, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, women’s health problems, repetitive strain injury, stress-related illnesses and ME.
Cost: Individual sessions £40 Groups-price on application
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HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbs provide a powerful form of medicine. They can detoxify, cleanse the blood, stimulate organs such as the kidneys and gall bladder, eliminate waste, regulate under or over production by organs and so much more – there is no system of the body that cannot benefit from herbal remedies. Today in Germany more herbal remedies are prescribed by GP’s than pharmaceutically manufactured drugs for a number of problems including depression, menstrual disorders and the menopause.
Cost: £40 + price of herbs, Subsequent Visits £30
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NATUROPATHIC CONSULTATIONS
Naturopathic consultations incorporate iridology and other diagnostic techniques, looks at diet and lifestyle and includes herbal medicine, stress management and other appropriate therapies
Cost: £45
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CHIROPODY & PODIATRY
Podiatrists are practitioners who specialize in the treatment of the lower limb, (foot, leg, knee), and problems with gait, as in walking and/or running. Pain in the lower limb such as the foot, ankle, knee and hip or even in the back may be due to incorrect gait, caused by excessive pronation, muscle imbalance, functional or anatomical short leg.
A Podiatrist will also treat corns, callous, in-growing toenails and bunions etc.
Cost: £ 23
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KINESIOLOGY
Health Kinesiology is concerned with rebalancing the energy system of the body and uses muscle testing to measure the body’s response to a wide range of stimuli – physical, psychological, emotional or environmental.
Conditions helped –asthma, allergies, chronic fatigue, digestion, hay fever, headaches, IBS, ME, stress menopause, PMS, skin problems, back problems, insomnia, joint pains.
Cost: £40
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TERA-MAI, REIKI & SEICHEM
Tera-Mai is a safe system of healing for all ages. Reiki is an ancient form of Japanese healing and Seichem is reputedly one of the healing arts practiced in ancient Egypt. Treatments are carried out fully clothed and there is no physical manipulation involved.
Possible benefits:include relaxation, improved immune function, improved joint mobility, soothed pain and improved sleep.
Cost: £40
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CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic treatment mainly involves safe, often gentle, specific adjustments, done by hand, to free joints in the spine or other areas of the body that are not moving properly. Most often, this requires a short thrust to a joint that can result in an audible ‘crack’, and may bring relief of symptoms as well as an increased feeling of well-being. The ‘crack’ is simply the sound of bubbles of gas popping in the fluid of the joint as the pressure is released.
Apart from the adjustment your chiropractor may use a wide variety of techniques including ice, heat, ultrasound and exercises.
Conditions treated include back pain, tension headache, migraine, neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, arthritis, repetitive strain injury, whiplash, sports injuries.
Cost: £36 per treatment
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BOWEN TECHNIQUE
The Bowen Technique consists of a series of specific moves across tendons, muscles and fascia throughout the body using very light pressure. There is no manipulation or adjustment of bones or hard tissue. The technique is non-invasive and can often be performed over light clothing. It allows the body to do the work required without imposing the will of the therapist onto the patient. The patient simply relaxes and gives the body time to make the subtle adjustments which help to rebalance, relieve tension and reduce pain.
Conditions treatedinclude sports injuries, repetitive strain, frozen shoulder, back pain, tennis elbow, ME, hay fever, migraine, asthma and many more. It is safe and effective for all age groups.
Cost:
Adults £33 Child £23 Childrens Clinic £10
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LIFE COACHING
The key to becoming highly successful in any area of life is really quite simple. Successful people are highly motivated, have a clear focus of what they want to achieve, why it is of value to them and have a plan of action regarding how to go about achieving it. Through Coaching we can facilitate your personal transformation, so that you can act and feel the same way that most successful people do.
"He who looks outside dreams.
He who looks inside, awakens."
Carl Jung.
Costs are £50 per hour
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CAREER COACHING
Career coaching has the power to bring you a successful working life in a short space of time. It can help you find a career that is right for you, land you that ideal job, perform well in your new role and develop productive working relationships.
Coaching is right for you if you are facing redundancy, or you are stuck in a career rut or you are feeling undervalued and under paid and generally dissatisfied with work. Investing in coaching gives you a speedy solution to all of these issues.
Fees: £50 per hour
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE
Gary Craig developed Emotional Freedom Technique after having studied Thought Field Therapy with psychologist Dr Roger Callahan back in the 80s. He discovered that imbalances in your energy systems can have profound effects on personal psychology and created a beautifully simple technique which is accessible to almost everyone.
Life coaching deals with transformation.
It deals with your aspirations and goals and how to bring those about in the present and the future. Coaching can help you move forward in your life. It can assist you in closing the gap between thinking about doing something and actually doing it (how often have you thought changing something in your life would be a good idea but never got around to actually doing it?)