Complementary Therapies
Restoring a sense of well-being to body & mind
Complementary therapies help to restore the body’s natural equilibrium and balance. When the body is relaxed and in balance it can cope with the everyday stresses and strains of life much more effectively.
Key Benefits:
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves circulation
- Eliminate toxins
- Improve energy levels
- Relieves pain and muscle tension
- Induces deep relaxation and reduces stress
Thai Massage
This ancient technique combines modern scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology with the disciplines of traditional oriental medicine. It employs combinations of rhythmic acupressure, joint mobilizations and gentle yoga stretches. A number of gentle techniques are carried out through clothing on a padded matt on the floor using the feet, knees, elbows, palms, forearms and thumbs. A deeply relaxing massage that promotes a sense of well being and stress relief.
Key Benefits:
- Boosts the immune system
- Improves circulation
- Eliminate toxins
- Improve energy levels
- Relieves pain and muscle tension
- Induces deep relaxation and reduces stress
Swedish massage
Swedish massage uses five styles of long, flowing massage strokes - effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction and vibrations.
Key Benefits:
- Reduce muscle tension
- Reduce anxiety
- Improve circulation
- Stress levels
- Induce relaxation
Acupuncture
Our physiotherapists are members of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) so you can be assured of our knowledge, understanding and obligations to adhere to the very highest standards of practice. We offer acupuncture as a stand-alone treatment if requested, however as Chartered Physiotherapists we will always carry out a full assessment on your first visit to ensure acupuncture is a suitable treatment for you and your condition. Acupuncture can be used to reduce pain in any musculoskeletal condition.
There is an abundance of good scientific evidence for its effectiveness in relieving:
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Joint pain from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid
- Arthritis
- Tension type headaches
- Migraines
Reflexology
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to zones and reflex points on the feet or hands using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. The application of pressure to the areas of the body on the feet causes a physical change in the body, promoting the removal of toxins from the body and restoring balance back to your body .
Beneficial For:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Stress
- Bowel conditions
- Polycystic ovaries
- PMT
- Pain relief
