Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment using natural plant substances called essential oils, which have the ability to work on the body, mind and emotions to assist the body in its own healing. The oils may be used in a variety of ways: as compresses, inhalations, in baths and burners etc. However, the most commonly used method is in the form of a massage, which provides a very powerful therapy. Each of the essential oils has specific properties and these are blended to individual requirements in order to balance the body, both physically and mentally.
It is not necessary to be ill to benefit from aromatherapy and regular treatment will help to keep the body healthy and give you a sense of well-being and control.
Core Process Psychotherapy
Core Process Psychotherapy works with the body, mind and spirit. Combining western psychotherapeutic approaches and Buddhist philosophies to create a way of working in the present, with compassion and awareness, in a deep and transformative way.
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Counselling
For individuals and couples.
Counselling gives an opportunity to talk through, explore and understand thoughts and feelings. It is a way of reducing stress and confusion; sorting out personal, social and psychological problems; coping with grief or crisis; making decisions; improving relationships; dealing with feelings of inner conflict and building a sense of self-worth and satisfaction with life.
Find out more at the therapists’ own web sites:
Greg Forde
Jacky Walker
Craniosacral Therapy
This extremely gentle therapy uses no manipulation. The therapist listens via the hands to what is going on in your body, and in this way both identifies and relieves pains or tensions held in the body which may be causing you problems.
Craniosacral therapy is so safe that it is suitable for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, as well as for fragile or acutely painful conditions. It is also helpful if you are seeking deeper insight into your life and yourself. A unique feature of craniosacral therapy is that it encourages lateral thinking, allowing the mind to expand naturally and function more creatively.
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Food Intolerance Testing
Just by knowing what foods to keep away from, you could clear up these annoying and debilitating problems. This is where Food Intolerance Testing comes in. It’s a simple and painless, yet thorough and effective test. All you have to do is sit back in comfort and have a small pen-like sensor touch your fingertip!
I’ll test your body’s reaction to a range of 125 food, vitamins and minerals. You’ll receive instant results and we can discuss what foods may be causing your health problems and how you can avoid them.
Healing
Healing is a safe and effective form of treatment for physical illness, pain and emotional issues which most people find deeply enjoyable and relaxing. Chronic conditions may also respond to healing as it balances the body’s own natural healing processes into play.
Healing can also be used to support and complement conventional medical treatment. No particular belief is needed for it to work; in studies doctors have found healing helps in around 70% of their patients.
Healing Development Group
Come and learn about healing. The National Federation of Spiritual Healers hold a support group meeting twice a month. Discover how to connect with the ‘healing stream’ to become a pure channel for healing energies to self-heal, heal others and to heal the planet. Learn about the aura and chakras, breath work, relaxation, visualization, meditation, the subtle bodies, grounding and protection.
Herbal Medicine
Medical herbalists are trained in the same diagnostic skills as orthodox doctors but they use natural plant remedies to treat disease. The underlying cause of the problem is sought, and once identified it is this that is treated, rather than the symptoms alone. The remedies, which are usually in tincture form, consist of a combination of approximately 10 different herbs and are aimed at restoring the balance of the body, thus enabling it to mobilise its own healing powers.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a safe and gentle form of medicine that can be used to treat a very wide range of health problems. It is a holistic treatment which strengthens and assists the body’s own self-healing system by using medicines produced from substances found in nature.
The basic principle is to treat “like with like”, promote self-healing and the body’s own ability to fight disease. Very small quantities of medicine are require for healing and can be safely taken by babies, young children, pregnant mothers and elderly persons.
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Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a way of contacting a person’s inner resources for healing and change. The therapy is designed according to the needs of each individual. It can help to resolve anger, anxiety, confusion, depression, indecision, phobias, psychosomatic illness, pain, relationship problems, sleeplessness and stress. The therapy tends to be effective in a shorter time than most other therapies.
An initial appointment gives the client and therapist an opportunity to meet for assessment discussion.
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Holistic Iridology
You may have heard the phrase, “The eyes are the mirror of the soul” - well, your irises are a living book about your body!
Iridologists can look at your irises and tell you what’s going on in your body, what’s happened to it in the past....and what your body is likely to become.
Basically your eyes tell me how you’re reacting to your physical environment, lifestyle and emotional issues. I pass on to you what I can see, and then help you make informed decisions about how you can achieve optimum health, personal growth, fulfilment and freedom.
Massage
Massage is one of the earliest natural therapies. It uses various forms of stroking and pressure in order to soothe and/or stimulate the body’s systems. Massage can be very deep tissue manipulation or a gentle soothing movement depending on your individual requirements. The benefits of massage can be felt on both a physical and emotional level.
It is not necessary to be ill to benefit from massage. Regular treatment can help strengthen the immune system and prevent ill-health by keeping the body balanced and stress levels under control.
Find out more at the therapist’s own web site:
Linda Bryan-Williamson
Meditation
Buddhist meditation is offered by the Dhrama Group who practice Vipassana (insight meditation) whilst sitting and walking and Metta (loving kindness). These meditation techniques are designed to give rise to understanding of one’s own thoughts, words and actions. The practice of meditation has the potential to help us understand ourselves better in relation to the world in which we live.
Nutritional Therapy
With so much contradictory advice and the over-abundance of pre-packaged, processed foods it’s no surprise if you’re confused and eating food that’s bad for your health. Well, I can help you through the maze!
I can advise you what foods are best for you, and how to remove potentially harmful foods from your diet. You’ll follow a recommended programme, where I’ll show you safe, nutritional alternatives to today’s modern diet.
Osteoporosis screening
Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in weakened bones. As we get older our bones lose calcium and become weaker and more prone to fractures. A wrist scan will tell you if you are osteoporotic or have early stages of the condition, they are quick and painless and the results are available immediately for discussion. A written report and scan information is given to you for your records. Osteoporosis is treatable. One in two women and one in five men over 50 develop osteoporosis, early identification can make a huge difference.
Psychotherapy
This is the art and science of resolving psychological problems using talking. It can help you to take control of your life and tap into one of the most powerful allies you have, your unconscious mind. This will enable you to not only find out ‘why’ things happen in the way they do, but more importantly, address how you can take the action that will create change. Often people know what they ‘should do’ to create change but feel blocked from doing it. Interacting with a therapist can in most cases shift those blocks to successful living.
Find out more at the therapists’ own web sites:
Jacky Walker
Sue Baxter
Reflexology
Reflexology is a form of massage which involves applying pressure to certain reflex areas of the feet and sometimes the hands. By stimulating these reflexes the whole body is worked. Using specific massage techniques the reflexologist can tell which areas are out of balance and treatment is then given to correct the imbalances in order to restore good health.
Everyone can benefit from reflexology to maintain good health and prevent the imbalances which cause illness.
Shiatsu-Do
Shiatsu-Do, Tai Chi and Yoga share the view that bodily function is governed by the flow of vital energy called Chi or Prana. Working with the meridians of Chi Energy the Shiatsu-Do practitioner uses a variety of stretching, rocking, manipulative and pressure techniques. Through the medium of touch, the experienced practitioner is able to activate the innate self healing mechanism within the individual, resulting in a heightened sense of well-being in body, mind and spirit.
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Stress Management
Stress affects everyone and up to a point it can actually help performance. But beyond this point, many people find their normal ways of coping are no longer enough to deal with the additional demands of today’s world. Long term stress is harmful to the body (it affects the immune system) and can lead to illness. Just a few sessions can help identify the cause of stress and focus on helping the client put more effective stress management techniques into practice.
Sessions are tailored to each individual and may include specific stress techniques, training in relaxation, looking at lifestyle factors and working through the underlying cause of stress.
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