COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES...
Crystals are powerful healing tools and in this treatment are used during a wonderful guided meditation to cleanse and balance your energy centres, called chakras. A crystal massage follows which revives and restores the body and in addition, Native American Indian smudging techniques are used to purify the body and clear the build up of negativity that we accumulate in our daily lives. Trained by renowned Patricia Edge, the originator, known as the ‘Crystal Woman’ in America.
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a healing therapy based on the ancient principles of acupuncture and is proving to be dramatically effective. This psychotherapeutic tool works using the theory that the negative emotions which follow a negative experience disturb the body's energy field and that tapping on the meridians while thinking about the negative emotion rebalances the electromagnetic energy field, reprogramming and clearing the imbalance.
It may seem bizzare that tapping certain points can produce dramatic results but in practice this therapy can reduce healing time from months or years down to minutes or hours. You can learn to do this technique yourself and once mastered you can apply it throughout your life, to improve your health and gain contol of your emotions.
The Emotional Freedom Techniques concept was developed in the US in the 1990's by Gary Craig. EFT roots are in acupuncture, kinesiology and psychology. EFT is now spreading very rapidly in the US and in the UK, where the concept is now used in some specialist areas of the National Health Service.
Kinesiology muscle testing is used to accurately select the flowers which will support you at this present moment in time. Each flower has its own unique characteristic and by ingesting a number of drops of the remedy every day in water, wonderful positive changes are encouraged in all aspects of your being.
Practitioners are registered members of BFVEA.
What is homeopathy ?
Homeopathy has been around for over 250 years and was first discovered by a German doctor called Samuel Hahnemann. It is a gentle but powerful form of medicine that works by stimulating the body’s own immune system into healing itself.
How does it work ?
The basic principle of homeopathy is ‘like cures like’. An example would be if you were to develop a cold with streaming eyes and a sore nose you might well be prescribed Allium Cepa which is more commonly known as the onion. If you peel an onion your eyes water and your nose runs and so we have similar symptoms to that of your cold. Hahnemann discovered that if you gave minute quantities of a substance (onion) that caused similar effects to the symptoms that you are suffering (runny nose and streaming eyes) then this would stimulate an immune response in your body which would then start to ease and finally cure the symptoms of the cold.
It treats the ‘whole person’ and not just the illness and takes into account past and present illnesses, emotional and physical well being, likes and dislikes and family history.
Where do the remedies come from ?
The remedies that we use come from the animal, vegetable and mineral world and are all natural. Even some poisons are used as homeopathic remedies because they are used in such small minute doses and diluted thousands of times they are completely harmless and yet are still able to cure.
Because they are so safe to use without any side effects, they can be used alongside any conventional medication given to you by your doctor. They are also safe to use for more vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, babies, children the elderly or infirm.
What can it treat ?
Just about anything, be it on the physical, mental or emotional level, such as:-
Eczema Colds/flu
Asthma Depression
Impetigo Insomnia
Chronic cough Anxiety
Menopause symptoms OCD
Cystitis IBS
Rheumatism Arthritis
Hopi ear candling, also known as Thermo Auricular Therapy, is a pleasant and non-invasive treatment of the ears, used to treat a variety of conditions. It is a very safe therapy and the ear-candles induce a gentle heat upon the head and ears that soothes, relieves and relaxes.
Its name is taken from the Hopi Indians of North Arizona, USA and means 'peaceful people'. The Hopi nation is renowned for an extensive knowledge of healing and spiritual lifestyle and ear-candles have been used by their healers since ancient times. Candles are still made on the basis of the traditional formula. The use of ear-candles to treat ear-problems has been known for centuries, having been used by the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks who, it is believed, used them for cleansing, purifying and healing.
The Hopi candle is not a candle as such, but a hollow tube made out of cotton, stiffened by bees wax and herb oils - chamomile, sage and St. Johns wort, the healing properties of which are well known.
The candles operate on the principle of convection, creating a change of pressure within the ears and sinuses that can help to relieve congestion. This process is also known as the chimney effect. The rising air gives the ear drum a gentle massage and also helps to regulate ear pressure. A small amount of ear wax is also removed during the treatment.
An Indian Head Massage is a relaxing seated massage that is performed over the back, shoulders, neck, head, face and ears..
It is wonderfully warm and enables the patient to build up a stronger immune system to help fight infection and promotes energy from within the body. By stimulating the Circulation, it clears toxins from the lymphatic system, which is responsible for draining waste from the whole body.
Indian Head Massage can provide relief from aches and pains, stress symptoms, insomnia, promote hair growth, soothe, comfort and rebalance your energy flow which gives you a deep sense of peace, calm and tranquillity. It can help with asthmatic conditions , bronchial problems, sinuses, deafness, migraines, poor skin conditions including acne and eczema.
How will my treatment be given.
The treatment lasts for one hour and unike a normal Indian Head Treatment, your session will also include Reiki Healing throughout and a wonderful facial massage at the end which rejuvenates the skin and helps clear the sinuses.
You do not need to remove any clothing, If you would prefer to remove your top then a towel will be provided for your comfort.
This massage is ideal to release tension and stress from the neck and shoulders experienced due to working on a computer or tending to children. If you need pampering or have a specific problem to address, Indian Head Massage is equally as beneficaial.
Western style muscle testing, anatomy and physiology, combines with traditional Chinese acupuncture, meridians and energy balancing in Kinesiology treatments. Goal setting can be used with specific energy points targeted on the body to clear negative conditioning and replace with positive thought patterns, resulting in increased health of mind, body and spirit.
Hot & cold wraps and packs are used to clear inflammation, stimulate healing and restore homeostasis to the body. Techniques designed by the famous Sebastian Kneipp, treat conditions by balancing the autonomic nervous system activity.
Originally practised in Egypt, India and China. The treatment is given by a massage to the feet or hands and using pressure points. Your reflexologist will be compassionate, caring and will want to restore you to good health. The whole body is treated through the feet which involves a holistic technique, while taking into consideration your mind, body and spirit to bring balance and harmony to bodily functions.
Reflexology benefits the circulatory, digestive, and respiratory systems and Sinus sufferers maintain that it offers instant relief from congestion. It can also have a dramatic impact on stress levels as well as helping to restore hormonal imbalances. Stress is now believed to be a major cause of physical illness so by reducing tension and improving blood and nerve supply, this alternative therapy can contribute to better overall health .
As well as combating stress, Reflexology helps eliminate toxins from the body, Increase energy levels and is known to have psychological benefits such as improving self-confidence and concentration skills.
Arthritic Sufferers can benefit from regular treatments for pain relief as calcium deposits can build up on bone and nerve endings and create blockages and tissue inflammation within the body, which can be cleared by Reflexology.
Infertility: By treating the whole body through reflecting parts of the feet and concentrating on specific areas such as the Hormonal and Endocrine systems, reflexology can bring harmony within the body,helping the Reproductive System achieve a state of balance, thus aiding conception and normailising any other hormonal imbalance.
In addition Reflexology can help:
REGULAR MIGRANE/ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS/ANEAMIA/ ASTHMA/THYROID CONDITIONS/LUNG DISEASE/DIABETES MELLITUS/I.B.S SUFFERERS/KIDNEY DISEASE/ INCONTINENCE/CONSTIPATION/BOWEL PROBLEMS/NECK PAIN/BACK PAIN/HIP PAIN/SCIATICA/PAIN WITHIN THE TEETH, JAW OR GUMS/BLOCKED EARS/TINITUS/PERIOD PAIN/MENOPAUSE/BELLS PALSY.
Treatment is recommended after a stroke, post operatively and for post natal depression. Please contact us if you have a question regarding a condition.
This is hands on massage, using essential oils which are applied to the skin. It is a most effective tool for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system.
It is used to increase blood flow, mobilise fluids, stimulate peripheral nerves and break down waste products, lesions and scar tissue. It can be very effective in seperating and stretching muscle fibres and accelerating recovery from exercise.
Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.
What are the special benefits of Thai yoga massage?
Thai massage is performed on the floor on your clothed body and involves exquisite stretches which eliminate tension, improve flexibility, enhance sports performance and help to maintain a pain-free healthy body.
Thai massage is designed to stretch every accessible muscle a little more than it normally would under the action of strongly contracting antagonistic muscles. It is a highly effective therapy for treating a range of pathological conditions of the musculo-skeletal system such as lower back pain, sciatica, fibrositis etc.
Thai massage and sports injuries
Most sports injuries involve damage to muscle fibres, myofascia or tendons and they are commonly caused by overuse of muscles that are not functionally balanced with other muscles in their group and with their antagonists.
Thai massage therapy enables every individual muscle to assume its normal relaxed length when not contracting.
When injury does occur the controlled stretches and manipulations in Thai massage have an unrivalled ability to speed healing and restore pain-free function.
Sports Thai Massage provides maintenance that muscles need, improving performance by reducing the risk of injury for athletes and dancers during their training.
Reiki is the channelling of life force energy which naturally flows through each one of us. Stress, worry, physical injury etc. disturb and restrict the flow of electro-magnetic energy in the body and this creates dis-ease. Reiki restores harmony and balance, facilitating personal growth and well-being, restoring peace of mind, body and spirit. Louise Segui is a Reiki Master-Teacher, training Reiki students in levels 1-4.
If you have any questions regarding any of the complementary therapies please contact us.
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