Panchakarma Therapy

Panchakarma is a form of body detoxification that originated in India and was used as a preventative treatment as well as to treat illness.It is believed that illnesses were caused by a build up of toxins in the body, and that to prevent the build up, they should be eliminated by various means.There are 5 methods of treatment; herbal enema therapy, herbal purgative therapy, emesis therapy, herbal inhalation therapy and herbal oil enema therapy

Raw Juice Therapy

Raw juice therapy is the method of treating illness and disease by taking on an exclusive diet of fruit and vegetable juice. This is believed to be an effective way to restore health and rejuvenate the body.It is believed that this diet eliminates toxins by increasing the efficiency of the lungs, liver, kidney and skin. The juices have a high vitamin and mineral content and are easily digested, and some juices have natural medicinal properties. Obviously, only fresh juice is recommended.During this treatment juice can be taken up to 6 times a day initially, and then is followed by a phased return back to a normal balanced diet

Reflexology

Is an ancient healing technique that works on the principal that different areas on the feet correspond to different areas of the body, and that by massage and the application of pressure to certain areas, healing is promoted.Reflexology is good for relaxation and also for boosting energy and can stimulate the release of toxins from the body. After a treatment it is advisable to drink plenty of water to help with this process.Conditions treated by reflexology are wide ranging and include stress, digestive disorders, neck and back pain and headaches and migraine.

Reiki

Reiki was ‘discovered’ and developed by Mikao Usui after he spent three weeks fasting and meditating on a mountain top.The word Reiki itself can be translated as meaning ‘universal life force energy’ and it is taught that anyone can access this once they have been through an attunement or initiation process.A reiki treatment does not involve massage or manipulation, it is a non invasive gentle laying on of hands which takes place when the client is fully clothed. In fact some practitioners do not touch their clients at all preferring to treat ‘hands off’, and distant healings are also done.Once you have learned reiki you can use it to self heal as well as to heal others.It is a spiritual practise, but is not related to any particular belief system or religion. There are 5 principals by which those who practise reiki try to live…Just for today…..Do not angerDo not worryHonour your parents, teachers and eldersEarn your living honestlyShow gratitude to all living things

Rolfing

This oddly named therapy takes its name from its founder Dr Ida Pauline Rolf and is a system of soft tissue manipulation.It has been used by a wide variety of people including athletes and dancers for improving posture as well as increasing vitality and sense of well being, and reports talk of people walking tall after a treatment. It is also claimed that rolfing can be useful in reducing stress, and for treating conditions such as back pain and strain injuries

Shiatsu

This is a Japanese hands on therapy, shi means finger and atsu means pressure. It was credited to Tokujuro Namikoshi and is the technique of using the fingers and palm of the hand to apply pressure to areas of the body to correct imbalance and for maintaining and promoting good health. It treats the body as a whole and helps to restore functions of the nervous system, circulatory system, bone structure and muscles and is said to stimulate the bodies natural ability to heal itself

Spiritual Counselling

Is practised by people from all types of faith and is a term generally used to describe the advice and support given to a person to help them develop spiritually and to recognise that there is a higher source which can assist them in their daily lives.Spiritual counselling can help a person experience his or her spiritual nature more fully and brings together mind, body and spirit. Techniques used include psychology, silence, prayer, meditation and visualisation

Stress Management

Stress is something that most people experience in their lives at some time or another. It is how we deal with stress that is important. If it is allowed to fester it can manifest itself in physical ways such as headaches, digestive problems, high blood pressure, heart disease etc…Stress management looks at ways of recognising and dealing with stress and minimising its impact by making small changes, such as time management strategies and checking emotional reactions to difficult situations

Swimming Therapy

Swimming is a great way to relax and unwind as well as being a good from of exercise. It can also be of considerable benefit for those with disabilities including those with cerebral palsy. Swimming can provide relief from pain and muscle stiffness and the natural buoyancy of the body takes away pressure from the limbs. It can also tone and build muscle strength. There are several techniques of swimming therapy used which include Aquatic Feldenkrais, Halliwick, Task type and Watsu

Tai chi

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art which aims to promote health and longevity. It involves learning fairly long and complicated sequences and routines with the aim of balancing yin and yang (male and female) for healthy chi (energy). Movements of the body are timed carefully with the breath.Tai chi is a martial art, and although today is practised mainly for health and well being is also a system for self defence

Tens Therapy

Tens Therapy involves the use of mild electronic impulses as an alternative to drugs, by the use of what is known as a TENS machine. Tens stands for Transcutanous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Therapy. It works by gently stimulating the nerves and blocking pain signals before they can be received by the brain. It can and has been used to treat all sorts of pain ranging from back pain and post operative pain to labour pain

Transcendental Meditaion

Transcendental Meditation or TM, is the name of a meditation technique introduced in 1958 by a man named Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. TM is typically practised for 20 mins daily and allows for the quietening of the body and mind, and allowing access to higher levels of consciousness. During a mediation research has shown the physiology of the body becomes relaxed while the brain function actually increases.It is said to be helpful in the reduction of high blood pressure, treating insomnia, reducing high cholesterol and reducing anxiety. It has also been shown to help concentration and increase IQ levels and creativity

Zen Theraphy

Zen TherapyZen therapy, as the name suggests has its roots in Buddhism but was developed by Dub Leigh. It is similar to some other therapies in that it aims to promote the free flow of energy around the body by releasing blockages in the energy field