Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. The focus is on improving the overall well being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy - known as QI - moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin.

Biodynamic massage is a therapeutic massage which helps you to become more aware of the way in which your feelings, thoughts and experiences affect your body. It focuses on the tensions we hold in our bodies and minds and helps to release these. As tensions are released, clients experience a feeling of deep relaxation, improved energy levels and a greater sense of physical and emotional balance. Each massage session is different, depending on your needs and there is time to talk, if you wish, about how you are feeling.
The massage is very helpful to people with stress-related symptoms such as lack of energy, sleeping and digestive problems, anxiety and mild depression. It is also a very effective therapy for people who wish to explore emotional issues using a body-centred approach.

Chinese Medicine is a system of diagnosis and health care that has evolved over the last 3000 years. The Chinese approach to understanding the human body is unique and based on historic understanding of the universe as outlined in the spiritual insights of the Tao
This understanding has evolved a highly sophisticated set of practices through varying forms designed to promote health and maintain well being and vitality, also to treat illness-enabling nature to effect a cure
Chinese healthcare practitioner adopt different therapies for individuals at different stages of disease, this flexibility is very much in the spirit of Chinese medical care in treating the patient holistically.
Chinese health care practitioners pay special attention to their own judgment and analysis of the patients needs to alleviate pain, discomfort, mental and emotional stress of their patient and adopting therapies complementary to the main medical treatment. The ultimate aim is to speed up the recovery of patients and enhance the patients resistance to disease

Chiropody is the assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders of the foot by therapeutic, orthotic and palliative means.

This acknowledges and works not only with our thoughts and feelings, but the whole of our experiences including our body and spirit.
It combines Buddhist psychology, body-oriented process work and western character theories to form the basis for a reflective inquiry into how things are in the present moment.
Our ability to see things as they really are is often clouded. Spaciousness, clarity and compassion are encouraged as qualities that help us perceive more clearly and develop a friendly relationship to what we face and ourselves. They also allow us to more easily contact our own internal wisdom and health.
With practice, we can become familiar with the feelings, sensations and past experiences which our bodies hold. Being at home in the body allows us to become aware of what we need to let happen in order to really help ourselves.
We explore how our past experiences including very early ones such as birth and childhood make our lives as it is today. As we realise how these experiences have shaped us, we can then work on what we want to free up and heal.
It is not necessary for clients to have any knowledge of Buddhism or hold any other religious or philosophical beliefs.

We all have times in our lives when problems seem to prevent us from enjoying life. Mostly we get by with help and support of our family and friends. However many of us have times when situations or events really push us to breaking point, and at these times we may feel unable to talk to those closest to us. Adding to our confusion and isolation
Counselling offers the opportunity to explore the difficulties you are experiencing in a setting that is safe and none-judgemental. Being able to talk openly to an experienced therapist can help in different ways
To reduce confusion perhaps by linking the past events to current difficulties
To understand ourselves better and feel less isolated
To gain new perspectives and make changes that we feel we need to make.

This is a 'hands on therapy'. For treatment, you will usually lie on a table and experience the very light touch of the therapist's hands. You may feel a deep sense of relaxation, and possibly become aware of the heat, tingling, pulsations or other sensations. 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 pain or tension held in the body.
Craniosacral therapy is client-led. Your body will set the pace of work, so you will remain comfortable, in control and able to integrate the changes that occur.
Since it is your body (rather than your mind) that sets the priorities, you may find that the reason you came for treatment is not what changes first. Also, some people find that it can take a few sessions to get used to what they are feeling. For these reasons, you may need to consider having a series of treatments, to gain the benefits of Craniosacral Therapy and its cumulative effects.
Craniosacral Therapy is becoming better known these days. It is based on a number of finding about the body 's subtle physiology, which were made by osteopaths in the USA nearly 100 years ago
At the core of the body the cerebral-spinal fluid, which bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord, expresses this motion in a tide - like ebb and flows; while the bones, organs and other structures in the body each follow their own particular pat of movement. This motion is so subtle that it is barely measurable with instruments, but the hands of a trained therapist are able to perceive it. As the implications of these findings were realised, during the first thirty years or so of this century, Craniosacral Therapy gradually developed since then the therapy had been refined and further developed into the subtle, deep healing process which is available today.

Flower essences are dilute extracts of flowers and plants that are used to treat animals and people. They are similar to homeopathic remedies in that they are diluted and potentized. The person who first developed the original flower remedies was Dr. Edward Bach, a famous English physician. He developed the Bach Flower Remedies when he was working as a homeopathic practitioner and devoted the last years of his life to researching and developing his remedies, from 1930 onwards. He wanted to find a simpler form of treatment that would not require anything to be destroyed or altered.

Many people are increasingly developing allergy-like symptoms relating to the food they eat. However, it is important to make the distinction between true allergy and what is more correctly food sensitivity or intolerance.
Only a very small percentage of the population is truly allergic i.e.: the body produces an antibody and experiences an often immediate reaction to a food item or substance. In extreme cases, true allergy can be fatal. Common foods associated with food allergy are peanuts and shellfish. Food allergy then is often acute, immediate and is a medical condition that can be scientifically identified.
Food sensitivity however is not life threatening and is much less severe. Unfortunately it is also much more difficult to identify. It is increasingly widespread and often an individual will not suspect they have a problem with food when trying to identify the cause of any unpleasant symptoms they may be experiencing. This is not to say there is necessarily anything drastically wrong with an individual's diet. Very many people, through no fault of their own, develop food sensitivities. They can be triggered by all manner of things: stress, illness, physical or emotional trauma, or simply by inadvertently overloading the body's natural tolerance levels. It can often be a person's favourite food causing the food sensitivity!
Many everyday ailments can often be linked to food intolerance, including asthma, eczema, headaches, fatigue and IBS. Health screening helps take the guess work out of identifying problem foods, helping you identify, eliminate and substitute problem foods in a safe, controlled way. This enables you to maintain a healthy, balanced diet, and lead a more comfortable life.

Health Kinesiology is a holistic system of natural health care which uses muscle monitoring to communicate directly with the body. It draws on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine and can evaluate body function through the muscal-meridian relationship. It puts imbalances in order of priority and determine the most effective treatment.
The treatments are gentle but powerful, and restore balance, well-being and more effective functioning. It can be used as a adjunct to any treatment.
Health Kinesiology is renowned for being able to uncover and help the underlying causes of health problems that are difficult to find by any other means.
Using health kinesiology as a diagnostic tool negates the need for many tests. It can be used to check for suspected nutrient deficiencies, food intolerance's and chemical imbalances (including gut dysbiosis, ie candida, parasites) without the need for extensive and/or invasive tests.

Herbal Medicine is the use of remedies made from plants in the treatment of disease.
Over 80% of the world’s population rely on the medicinal qualities of plants to treat illness, and herbal medicine is the oldest form of medical treatment known. However, it has come a long way since then.
We take a holistic approach, which means that we do not look the symptoms in isolation, always the person as a whole. Nutritional and lifestyle advice is frequently a part of treatment and we aim to pinpoint, and treat, the root of the problem wherever possible.
Herbal medicine can, with expert application, be used in conjunction with conventional medicine or it can be used alone.

Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic system of healing, suitable for everyone, young and old. Homeopathy focuses on you as an individual, concentrating on treating your specific physical and emotional symptoms, to give long lasting benefits.
The homeopathic remedies themselves are made mainly from plant and mineral substances. They are very potent and yet are prepared in such a dilute form that they can be taken by anyone, being none toxic and none addictive.
Homeopathic remedies can be taken during pregnancy and are ideal for babies and children, helping them move quickly through childhood illnesses like colic, coughs, colds, ear infections and so on without any side effects.
Well choose homeopathic remedies are benefice in boosting the immune system, addressing physical and emotional symptoms and limiting behavioural problems.

Hopi Ear Candles are hollow ‘chimneys’ made from 100% natural ingredients. The treatment is ancient. It combines heat and natural ingredients to treat pain and discomfort. The ‘recipe’ used to make the candles originated with the Hopi Tribe of Native Americans who live in the Grand Canyon area of the United States. It is believed that many ancient civilisations used ear candles, including peoples of the Siberian prairies and Asia as well as North and South America. The candles are made from:
pesticide-free woven Cotton and Pure Beeswax which have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which fight infections.
 Honey extracts which can aid allergic rhinitis (hayfever). Similar to the homeopathic principle of treating like with like, a small amount builds up antibodies to fight allergens. Sage which is anti-inflammatory and astringent, encouraging the constriction of blood vessels to reduce blood flow and mucous secretions. Sty John’s Wort which is anti-inflammatory, astringent, relaxing and restores the central Nervous System. Chamomile which is anti-inflammatory, astringent and relaxing. Beta-carotene (Vitamin A) which fights infections and strengthens the immune system
Once placed in the ear and lit, the heat and candle ingredients work to cleanse the ear and regulate pressure within the inner ear. They are believed to aid Ear Nose and Throat related conditions and people chose to receive this treatment because it is gentle and non-invasive. The treatment is also deeply relaxing. After the candle burning, a soothing neck, face and scalp massage, or a longer massage if required further enhances this relaxation. The massage eases muscle tension, works reflex points on the ear and improves the circulation of blood and lymph to the whole area.
A treatment session involves the burning of a candle in one ear and then the other. It is a safe procedure. Filters prevent candle wax from entering the ear canal. The candles are only burned down to the marked safety line. The face and hair are protected by a protective cloth and a trained Therapist will position the candles in such a way that ash or dust does not fall towards the face.
During the candle burning, clients may feel warmth, hear a faint crackling sound and sometimes may temporarily fee the ear blocked. If any pain or discomfort is felt, the Therapist will stop the treatment. At the end of the treatment, any residue will be cleaned from around the ear and the candle remains will be opened and analysed.

The main aims of Hopi Ear Candling are relaxation, improving the immune system and the relief of Ear, Nose and Throat problems through the use of heat and the therapeutic properties of the ingredients of the candles. A treatment effects the outer ear, ear drum, middle ear and eustacean tube.
Heat vaporises the ingredients and draws them down the ‘chimney’ into the outer ear. The warm vapours massage/vibrate the ear drum which helps to regulate pressure systems within the head, including the sinuses. The aroma of the ingredients is also inhaled into the sinus area which is both relaxing and clearing.
Hopi Ear Candling can be used with many conditions:
“Pressure problems within the inner ear when flying, swimming etc
” Headaches and Migraines
” Sinusitis and Rhinitis
” Colds and flu
” Tinnitus
” Snoring
” Glue Ear
” Excessive ear wax
” Loss of smell
” Neuralgia

Looking at the contents of the candles after a treatment can help to determine the effects of the treatment and suggest appropriate after-care advice, including when it would be advisable to have another treatment. The contents of candles at the end indicate the condition of the ears and how hard the candles have had to work. They DO NOT contain ear wax. The Candles DO NOT draw wax out of ear, but they can soften the wax so that it comes out naturally.
Immediately after a treatment, it is generally advisable to relax, drink plenty of water and keep the ears warm. There is a possibility that clients may get a slight headache from sinus pressure change or feel catarrah in the throat as the sinuses clear.
Long-term after-care advice for the ears includes using ear plugs when swimming, not poking things into ear, reducing caffeine/salt/dairy intake, increasing water intake, avoiding loud music/walkman etc, using Sodium Bicarbonate ear drops if wax continues to be a problem, avoiding smoking and alcohol.


It is an effective and speedy technique using hypnosis to access the clients sub conscious mind in order to help to change earlier programming and conditioning enabling rapid and permanent changes to take place.
Hypnosis is a state of altered consciousness; it can best be described as a day dreaming state, similar to the time just before going to sleep or just after waking up. It is a state of intense relaxation and concentration in which the mind becomes remote and detached from everyday cares and concerns and in this state the subconscious mind is able to respond creatively to suggestion. In hypnosis the critical faculties of the conscious mind are reduced and suggestibility to beneficial changes is increased.


The Indian Head Massage is part of ‘Ayurveda’, one of the world’s oldest medical and holistic traditions. To this day it continues to be an important part of Indian culture and way of life.
Indian Head Massage is becoming increasingly recognised in the West for its relaxing and therapeutic effects. Not only does a treatment work the head, face, neck, shoulders and upper arms - the most common areas where stress is felt - but also in focusing on the head, the centre of the body’s Central Nervous System, Indian Head Massage can be said to treat the whole body.
As a therapy, Indian Head Massage is designed to be received quickly and easily with the minimum amount of fuss, preparation and disruption (for this reason it is experiencing a surge in popularity as a corporate massage treatment for office-based workers). Its aim is simply to provide half an hour of deep relaxation and relief from stress and muscle tension. A treatment can be both relaxing and reviving, leaving the recipient feeling calm, warm and positive.
A treatment is carried out whilst the recipient sits in a chair. It is usually given through clothes and without oils, although oils can be used. There is no need for a client to ‘go home and take it easy’ afterwards, although it would be beneficial. It also isn’t necessary to wear loose and comfortable clothing for a treatment, but a client may prefer to do so.
Receiving complementary therapies is a lifestyle choice. Regular treatments can be beneficial in the prevention of stress and related disorders. Initially however, a concentrated series of 3 - 4 sessions may be recommended for specific conditions or symptoms.
Potential physical and mental benefits from Indian Head Massage include:
“Relief from neck and shoulder pain/stiffness
” Breakdown of muscle tension and increase in oxygen uptake by the tissues
” Stimulation of the lymphatic system and dispersal of toxins/waste products
” Improved circulation of blood and oxygen to muscles and the brain
” Improved joint mobility
” Promotion of hair growth
” Strengthening and conditioning of the hair (when combined with oils)
” Loosening of the scalp and improved circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
” Reduction of anxiety
” Promotion of a sense of peace, calmness and well-being
” Promotion of concentration, clear thinking and alertness
” Re-energising of the person as a whole

Integrative Psychotherapy seeks to unite the affective, cognitive, behavioural, and physiological aspects of humanity. The complex web forming these elements extends beyond the individual to include social, developmental, and cultural facets. For some clinical issues, one or more of these elements may be highlighted. The aim of an integrative psychotherapy is to facilitate wholeness such that the quality of the person's being and functioning in the intrapsychic, interpersonal and socio-political space is maximized with due regard for each individual's own personal limits and external constraints.

Nutrition is fast becoming the medicine of the future with its many applications and relevance to health. Individuals are becoming aware of the need to take more responsibility for their own health. A nutritional consultation may discover and deal with food allergies and addictions, improve energy and concentration, strengthen our immune system, slow down the aging process, prepare for a healthy pregnancy, safeguard your baby's health, be well in old age-and much more besides!

Neuro Linguistic Programming is a way of restructuring the behaviours and reactions of the individual. NLP is based on the overall operational presupposition that all behaviour has a structure ... and that structure can be modelled, learned, taught and changed (re-programmed). The way to know what will be useful and effective are the perceptual skills.

Osteopaths help to reduce tissue inflammation by a number of methods ranging from massage of muscles and conceits tissues to manipulation and stretching of the joints.
This helps to reduce muscle spasm and increase mobility, helping to create a healthier state in which damaged tissue can be healed.
Much longer-term, recurrent pain is cause by degenerative changes to the body's framework. Nobody can reverse the process of aging. However, osteopathic treatment using gentle, manual techniques on joints, muscles, and ligaments may often ease pain, reduce swelling and improve the mobility and range of joint movement. Pain control is an important part of treatment and osteopaths give guidance on simple self help methods to use at home.


Reflexology is an ancient therapeutic treatment which can be dated back to Egyptian times. The modern treatment method used today is based upon a theory developed in 1913 by Dr William Fitzgerald that the body could be divided into ten vertical zones, or energy pathways, which culminate in reflex points on the feet and hands. He determined that every body part which lies within each zone is inter-related. In short, no one part of the body works in isolation. All systems are interdependent – what effects one part of the body will have a knock-on effect elsewhere.
This ‘Zone Therapy’ was further explored and developed by Eunice Ingham in the 1930s who observed that the reflexes on the hands and feet can be seen to correspond to all major organs, glands and body parts. Thus, by treating the whole foot or hand, a Reflexologist is in fact treating and restoring balance to the whole body.
After an initial confidential consultation, the Reflexologist will massage and work the reflexes on both feet in turn whilst the client is lying or sitting. The Therapist feels with their hands for imbalances and tiny deposits in the feet which indicate congestion in corresponding parts of the body. The treatment is gentle and relaxing for the client as the Therapist applies varying degrees of pressure to the reflexes in order to remove blockages from the energy flow and stimulate self healing. Some discomfort may sometimes be felt on the foot if there is an imbalance in the corresponding part of the body, but any such feeling should not last. Blockages can arise in the energy flow due to trauma, illness, injury or times of stress and they prevent the body from functioning properly.
Reflexology works to reduce stress levels by soothing the central nervous system and inducing deep relaxation, thus restoring harmony and health to the body. It treat the whole person, not just the symptoms of an illness, and encourage the body’s own healing abilities.
Most people can benefit from Reflexology. It is suitable for:


Reiki (pronounced ‘ray-key’), is a safe, gentle and deeply relaxing holistic therapy. It is a method of healing which originated in Tibet about 2,500 years BC. Today, more than 300 Masters world-wide pass on the ability to use this energy.
The word Reiki literally translated means ‘Universal Life Force’. It is in fact the energy all around us and is present in all living things. A Reiki treatment combines the utilisation of this Life Force - Ki - with the warmth, reassurance and healing power of human touch.
Like most Eastern-based healing methods, Reiki works on energy channels and on both physical and mental symptoms. It promotes well-being and helps the body’s healing systems to work to their full potential. It is not spiritual or faith healing, nor is it a religious belief.
The healing involves the Reiki Practitioner placing their hands on or above a client’s body in set positions, applying little or no pressure. The treatment is carried out while the client lies or sits, and there is no need to undress, so clients are advised to wear something loose and comfortable.
Reiki energy is channeled through the Practitioner to the client who in turn uses it where it is needed in order to bring about a state of balance within themselves.
Sometimes people feel emotions arising during the treatment. Feeling light is also common, and feeling deeply relaxed and even falling asleep. Some people can sense or see the energy moving, (heat, a tingling sensation or seeing colours). However, peoples’ levels of perception vary, and the treatment will still be working if none of these are consciously experienced
Reiki can be used alongside Orthodox and Complementary medicine. Many people have in fact experienced it enhancing the benefits of each of these traditions. However, it is important to note that Reiki should not replace a person’s current medical treatment, neither should it be considered a substitute for conventional medicine.
Usually, a series of 3 - 5 initial sessions is believed to be the most beneficial.
The use of Reiki, at the very least, encourages a deep sense of relaxation. It encourages the body's energy to flow freely thus enabling the body to heal itself - realigning, re-balancing and re-energising body, mind, spirit and emotions. The deep relaxation felt during a Reiki treatment can help to combat many stress-related disorders such as depression, grief, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and muscular and stomach tension, leaving the recipient feeling calm, warm and positive.
Reiki is useful to everyone and everything and it is not possible to overload on Reiki energy. The energy will continue to flow until the body has received sufficient for its needs. No harm can come to anyone from a Reiki treatment and there are no negative side-effects. However, if a person does not want to receive the energy, the energy will simply not be absorbed and it will flow down into the earth.

Stress is one of the biggest causes of ill-health in the UK but the good news is that there are many ways of supporting ourselves. Some stress in life is inevitable and can help us to achieve our goals. Stress becomes a problem, however, when we feel that things too much for us. Chronic stress leads to exhaustion, anxiety and, in some cases, to depression. .

Massage is an ancient therapeutic treatment. Countless civilisations throughout history have recognised the healing power of human touch, especially in Eastern cultures (Ancient Rome, Greece, China and Egypt).
Swedish Massage gets it name from Per Henrik Ling, a Swede who, in the 1800s looked at Eastern and Western massage traditions and developed his own scientific system of massage movements which forms the basis of many massage techniques today. This Swedish Massage system includes long smooth strokes (effleurage), kneading (petrissage) and friction and tapping (tapotement) all of which work to relax tired and aching muscles whilst encouraging the flow of blood and lymph and enhancing skin tone. Ideal for specific physical problems such as muscle tension and tendon and ligament problems, massage can be used to relax muscles after physical exertion or to warm and loosen them in preparation for exercise.

Massage is also a great mental and emotional stress reliever. A treatment leaves clients feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

As with all Complementary Therapies, an initial consultation is carried out before the first treatment. The area massaged first is usually the back because working muscles along the length of the spine helps to soothe the central nervous system and relax the client for the duration of the treatment session. A client’s modesty is protected at all times by towels and a blanket if required. After care advice is given such as drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and take time to relax if possible.
Swedish Massage has been found to have many benefits, including:

Vertical Reflex Therapy is a relatively new Therapy discovered and developed by Lynne Booth during her work with chronically sick residents in a nursing home in Bristol. Her research has shown that all reflexes found on the soles of the feet can also be accessed through the tops of the foot, and that in fact the body is more responsive to energetic stimulation and healing if the client is treated briefly in a standing position. Weight-bearing seems to result in the Therapist reaching deeper and sometimes new reflexes and balance within the body being achieved in a shorter time. These effects seem to be attained as a result of the Therapist being able to work the reflexes in an almost three-dimensional way coupled with the body being more energised and therefore responsive in a standing position. Lynne Booth has also developed other techniques including Synergistic Reflexology (which involves working reflexes on the hand and foot simultaneously to increase the stimulation of the reflexes), nail-working and zonal trigger work on the ankles.
VRT can be incorporated into a conventional Reflexology session, used at the beginning or end of the treatment. The client stands for the VRT but then lies or sits as usual for the rest of the session.