Therapeutic Massage and Aromatherapy with Valerie (ITEC)

Therapeutic massage involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress to promote health and well-being by improving the function of the circulatory, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Massage may improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils taken from plants, flowers, seeds etc., to restore or enhance mental, emotional or physical health. These essential oils are usually mixed specifically for each client, diluted with base oil and applied to the skin during massage, which typically lasts from 30-60 minutes and is always preceded by a short consultation. Valerie is a fully qualified ITEC Aromatherapist.

Osteopathy with Elaine Dayaram B(Ost) Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and manual treatment, recognised by the British Medical Association and is complementary to other medical disciplines. It is unique in that mechanical, functional, postural and lifestyle factors are all taken into consideration when making a diagnosis. Initial consultations last approximately 45 minutes and follow-up treatments 30 minutes. Treatment is non-prescriptive and is tailored to suit the individual patient. Not just for bad backs, osteopathy can treat a wide variety of both short and long term problems, including sports injuries, ailments during pregnancy, whiplash, headaches, frozen shoulder, arthritic pain, work-related and repetitive strain injuries, problem periods, asthma.... to name but a few. Elaine Dayaram B(Ost) Osteopathy, graduated from the British School of Osteopathy and is a member of the General Osteopathic Council, the British Osteopathic Association and the Guild of Postnatal Exercise Teachers. Elaine has had over 11 years experience in the health and fitness industry. She can also be contacted at www.insideoutbodysolutions.com.

Shiatsu Therapy with Debbie Moon

Shiatsu, literally translated, means 'finger pressure' and is a deep tissue massage therapy, which can be targeted at general areas or specific points. This technique is used in conjunction with stretches, joint rotations and joint manipulations to give a holistic treatment, bringing together mind, body and spirit. Contacting the recipient's Ki, or internal energy, is an integral part of the treatment. Treatment is carried out fully clothed, usually with the recipient lying or sitting on a futon on the floor. A typical treatment will last 30-40 minutes, although shorter treatments can also be beneficial. Shiatsu can benefit conditions such as postural, musculoskeletal and stress-related illness and emotional problems. Debbie Moon has more than 13 years experience as a Shiatsu Therapist.

Acupuncture with Eileen Reynolds BSc(Hons) A.R.C.S., MSc Lic. Ac.

Eileen practises a form of Acupuncture called five element acupuncture. Each branch of acupuncture has its own approach to diagnosis. In five element acupuncture, diagnosis is based upon an understanding that each one of us has a particular relationship with one element, our constitutional or guardian element. This element gives our life a certain emphasis, making some of us more serious or light-hearted, others more determined or anxious. It is this element which takes the brunt of the stress we are suffering, revealing its unease through physical and emotional signs of imbalance. The acupuncturist inserts a fine needle just below the surface of the skin to stimulate points lying along pathways of energy – meridian pathways - that run throughout the body. The action of the needle adjusts the flow of energy through the pathways, stimulating and balancing the patient’s own energy and restoring health. You should allow 2hrs for a first appointment and approximately 1hr for follow-up appointments.