natural living centre | Treatments and Therapies

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a part of Chinese Medicine which is a complete system of holistic healthcare. In Chinese Medicine, pain and illness, whether physical or mental, is a sign that the body is out of balance. The aim of treatment is therefore to bring about equilibrium in body, mind and spirit.

Central to Chinese Medicine is the concept of 'Qi' (pronounced 'chee') which is the body's vital energy. When Qi is flowing freely one has a sense of well-being, physically, mentally and emotionally. When Qi gets blocked or obstructed discomfort, pain, or illness occurs and one may feel out of balance emotionally or mentally. Qi gets blocked for many different reasons such as emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, exposure to weather, infection, or injury. Treatment is aimed at finding the root cause of the imbalance and re-establishing the flow of Qi.

Many people come to acupuncture for help with particular symptoms or to relieve specific pains like osteoarthritis of the knee. Some use acupuncture because they feel generally unwell but have no obvious diagnosis. Others choose acupuncture simply to enhance their feeling of wellbeing. Acupuncture is considered suitable for all ages including babies and children. It can be used effectively alongside conventional medicine.

Acupuncture uses very fine needles placed in specific points on the body to restore the free flow of Qi and thereby trigger the body's natural healing response. The treatment is painless although some people feel a pleasant tingling, pulling or warm sensation around the needles. In addition to needles, an acupuncturist may also use moxa, massage, or cupping and give advice on diet and lifestyle. Most people find acupuncture a relaxing and pleasant experience.

£65 for 1 hour consultation and £40 for 45 mins follow up session

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy massage is deeply relaxing, providing a safe space where the mind chatter can wind down, allowing the body to come back to natural balance. The essential oils used have therapeutic properties (e.g. muscle relaxant, pain relieving, detoxifying) and smell divine! This treatment can help to improve a range of conditions, e.g. stress, muscular aches & pains, circulatory problems, hormone imbalances, insomnia.

60 mins - £45.00 | 90 mins - £55.00 | 120 mins - £70.00

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a primary health care profession that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions of a biomechanical nature. This means problems that arise from the joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body, but in particular the spine.

Chiropractic is a manual therapy which consists of specific manipulations, or adjustments, to the joints of the spine as well as other joints of the body. Soft tissue techniques such as massage, cross friction and trigger point therapy can also be used.

If needed specific exercises to either stretch or strengthen joints, ligaments or muscles can be recommended. These will be individually tailored to suit each individual patient's abilities and goals.

Chiropractic does not involve the use of drugs or surgery in it's treatment but instead improves the normal function of the body natrually. It relieves tension and irritation of nerves, muscles and joints which in turn reduces muscle spasm and pain.

45 minutes consultation - £50 | Follow up session - £30

Cranio Sacral Therapy

Cranio Sacral Therapy is a very gentle non invasive subtle and profound form of healing. Developed from the work of an American osteopath Dr William Sutherland in the early 1900s. He discovered intrinsic movements of the bones of the head and his further research revealed different rhythms in the body.

It senses distortions, congestion and imbalances within the body, going as far back as birth. Symptoms can be released and gradually elimination of underlying causes. CST has developed from clinical experiences, which show that health is something active and not just an absence of disease.
Treatment is usually given while lying on a comfortable couch, fully clothed. The therapist after first asking permission will make contact by placing their hands very lightly on the client’s body. The first thing you will probably notice is a sense of deep relaxation, which will generally last throughout the session. This release of tension often extends into everyday life. Sometimes the benefits are not immediately noticeable but become obvious on returning to a familiar environment. The work can often be deeply moving and exhilarating.

First session plus consultation - £55.00 | Follow-up sessions £50.00

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness and sore shoulders. Deep tissue massage, as it suggests, works on a deeper level than traditional massage and is able to work in the deeper layers of the muscle.

60 mins - £50.00 | 90 mins - £65.00

Food Intolerance Testing and Consultation

Using an electronic analyzer, which measures changes in body resistance, and pin-points potentially harmful foods which could be causing your specific symptoms. If a substance is causing a problem it will affect the body’s electrical resistance. All that is required is for a small sensor to touch the end of the finger on an acupuncture point - the test is simple, painless and gives immediate results. The consultation will test for over 100 substances which include common food and drink, artificial additives and pollens together with a test for vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

£55 for 1 hour consultation and £40 for follow up session

Holistic Nutritional Therapy

The principle of holistic health and nutrition is to enable the body to heal a wide range of health problems, whether they are physical, mental or emotional - and chronic or degenerative diseases, using natural ingredients. This is achieved by activating the body’s vital force (energy). The philosophy of holistic health is to encourage people to take control of their health through education, dietary means and complementary techniques.

£75 for consultation and £40 for follow up session

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a system of medicine that can be used in acute and chronic illness for physical, mental and emotional problems, and also in first aid situations. The homeopathic remedies, which are given in the form of pills, liquid or topical cream, act as a catalyst to stimulate the body, or what we call the vital force, to rebalance and heal itself. Homeopathic remedies are safe to use in all stages of life, from pregnancy and childbirth, in babies and children through to adulthood.

Homeopathic remedies are used to treat conditions from physical complaints such as asthma, eczema and sleep loss to emotional conditions like grief and depression. Homeopaths do not treat disease as such, they treat people rather than the condition they are suffering from. We tend to find that people tend to present with patterns and cycles of illness and habits that repeat themselves in different ways and we use the homeopathic remedies to help correct and reset these patterns.

Treatment can range from one consultation with just one remedy, to a series of remedies and consultations for deeper-rooted conditions. Typically, it would be usual to attend for three consultations over a period spanning 3 - 6 months, really depending on the nature of the complaint.

Homeopathic remedies are never tested on animals (although they can be used to treat animals). Equally, the remedies are never tested on sick people; the effects of the remedies are elicited from healthy people who participate in what are known as homeopathic "provings".

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone massage is a variation on classic massage therapy. Heated smooth, flat stones are placed on key points on the body. The massage therapist may also hold the stones and use them to massage certain areas of the body.The heat warms and relaxes the muscles, which allows the therapist to apply deeper pressure, if desired. Plus the warmth of the hot stones improves circulation and calms the nervous system.

60 mins - £45.00

Hypnotherapy

Clinical Hypnotherapy is a relationship based process of communication between client and therapist whereby the therapist induces the client into a safe and relaxed state of hypnosis- similar to the state that one naturally passes through when waking up or going to sleep, a deeply relaxed state of heightened suggestibility. The therapist uses this state to make suggestions directly to the client's subconscious mind to effect beneficial, therapeutic change.

Every session is unique to the client. Clinical Hypnotherapy often succeeds where other therapies or forms of hypnotherapy have failed as Clinical Hypnotherapy adopts varying techniques depending on the individual needs and characteristics of the client.

Journey Therapy

The Journey process helps you to get to the emotional root cause of issues that are holding you back in life, through a guided introspection which takes you into a deeply relaxed state. Here you will gain access to your own body wisdom in order to clear out the issue, leaving you feeling liberated and much more resourceful. Each appointment is complete in itself and you will be guided safely and gently through the process, to a point where you feel complete in relation to the issue. For this reason, an appointment may take up to 3 - 4 hours.

3 - 4 hour appointment: £150.00 (includes follow up telephone calls)

Laser Teeth Whitening

For humans, teeth are not only functional, but also have aesthetic value. To provide this aesthetic value to the maximum, they need to be as white as possible. Teeth should not have any other colour. Just as there are many causes of teeth discolouration, there are as many methods of whitening them. However, the benefits of laser teeth whitening far out weigh all other methods. The key advantages being that it is quick, safe and causes no sensitivity.

Laser technology is the latest technology to enter the teeth whitening market. Newer technologies tend to be faster than their predecessors and this technology is no different. While in the past a person would need more than one visit to a whitening specialist to get a complete service, by using laser, this visits are reduced.

In fact, in most of the cases, a 1 hour service is all it takes. Furthermore, while most other methods will whiten your teeth for about 6 months, laser teeth bleaching lasts for as long as 2 years.

This method is very safe. Most people only know of laser beams that cut metals. However, laser teeth whitening uses laser light to enhance penetration of the bleaching agent which is applied on teeth.

Life Coaching

Many people lack satisfaction in their life and feel discontented, unhappy and even frustrated with the way things are going. Others experience difficulty in achieving what they want, whilst some of us want to gain more clarity about what we really want. Sometimes we feel as though our life's not going in the right direction, but just can't seem to turn things around. Many people know what they want, but can't seem to make it happen. People seek the support of a life coach for many reasons. Stress reduction, increasing finances, making career changes, improving relationships, losing weight, confidence building and raising motivation levels are just a few of the popular topics. unlock your inner potential. A life coach provides a safe space, free from judgement which helps you tap into your internal resources. A life coach is like a sounding board, someone who puts your agenda first, who listens to you and facilitates positive change, helping you to become aware of your strengths and to overcome obstacles, so that you become the best and the happiest you can be. During the coaching process, you can set both short term and long term goals and your coach will ensure they are realistic and achievable. Your coach can help you to find the most efficient, effective way of getting from where you are now to where you want to be. Coaching sessions can take place in person, or over the phone. Imagine if there were no limits. What would you be? How would you spend your time? How would you spend your disposable income? Where would you go? Who would you be with? How would you look? How would you feel? What if you had someone to help you to achieve those things? When would you like to get started?

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

NLP provides a way of understanding how we process our thoughts and gives us a way of changing our thinking, feeling and behaviour, increases choices and improving our experience of life. It offers a range of practical strategies and techniques that enable you to communicate more effectively, overcome limiting beliefs and become even more effective in areas of your life where you already perform well. NLP techniques can help you to achieve fast and lasting change, enabling you to take control of your thinking which will empower you to make different choices and give you the freedom to reach your full potential.

Osteopathy

Osteopaths' patients include the young, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sports people. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, repetitive strain injury, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and minor sports injuries.

45 mins - £35

Pregnancy Massage

Looking after yourself in pregnancy is essential to your good health. If you are experiencing backache, tension in the shoulders or just need some time for yourself during your pregnancy, this massage is what you are looking for. Pregnancy massage can help ease many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy.

60 mins - £45.00

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy offers an in depth approach to life problems and concerns to help them bring about effective change or enhance wellbeing. An initial consultation offers an opportunity to discuss both your goals and expectations and whether psychotherapy best meets your needs.

50 mins - £50.00

Reflexology

Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilizing specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil, cream or lotion based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change in the body.

60 mins - £40.00

Reiki

Reiki means Universal Life force Energy. It is the energy within every living being.
When our energy levels become depleted, maybe through stress, trauma, or even day to day life in general, we may become ill, fatigued or even depressed. We can use Reiki as an opportunity to rest and revitalise ourselves. To heal, release and let go of anything that is no longer serving us for our highest good. Reiki helps to support the physical body's innate ability to heal itself. Reiki helps to restore harmony and balance where there is emotional pain and may help us to gain a deeper understanding of difficult situations and challenges, bringing clarity where there is confusion.The purpose of Reiki is to work towards achieving what the Japanese call satori, a state in which we are free from suffering, in which we enjoy good physical health, emotional balance and a peaceful state of mind.

Relaxing / Anti-Stress Massage

More and more people have accumulated stress in their neck and shoulders caused by their work. This relaxing massage concentrates on upper body tension (head, neck and shoulders) with oil to release stress and ease tired and aching muscles, my neck and shoulder treatment will relax the tension and help alleviate any pain.

30 mins - £25.00 | 45 mins - £32.00 | 60 mins - £40.00

Relaxing Facial Massage

Suitable for all skin types, this is a deeply relaxing massage facial. The massage is carried out with the client undressed to the waist. The face is cleaned with a cleansing lotion, followed by an oil massage of the shoulders, neck and face and ending with a head massage. This is a toning massage technique that eases all facial muscles, boosting circulation and helping the skin to regain its youthful qualities.

30 mins - £25.00 | 45 mins - £32.00 | 60 mins - £40.00

Relaxing Head Massage

This is a totally relaxing and de-stressing treatment performed whilst lying on a couch. Jojoba oil is applied to the shoulders, neck and pressure points on the face, head and scalp. Not only can it bring about a general feeling of calmness and relaxation, it can help restore sleep patterns and improve levels of concentration alertness.

30 mins - £25.00 | 45 mins - £32.00 | 60 mins - £40.00

Seated Massage

Seated acupressure massage is based on the traditional Japanese acupressure techniques. This therapy aims to stimulate the acupressure points in the head, neck, shoulders, spine and lower back.

30 mins - £20 | 60 mins - £35

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is Japanese for "finger pressure," and consists of thumb, finger and palm pressure to the traditional acupuncture channels and points. This can be combined with stretches and supporting techniques. Shiatsu is traditionally performed on a futon, with clients fully clothed. Benefits come from inducing a state of deep relaxation, combined with body/mind awareness. Treatments can be undertaken to: maintain good physical and mental health; to assist in the relief of a wide variety of physical and emotional symptoms; to develop energetic self awareness and personal development. Diagnosis is based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine model and practitioners can support the treatment with recommendations for clients to do at home.

60 mins - £45.00

Spiritual Healing

Also known as "hands-on healing" aims to aid healing at all levels, mind, body, emotion and spirit. The client remains fully clothed whilst the healer works around the body to promote health and well-being.

20 to 30 mins - FREE OF CHARGE (by donation only)

Sports Massage

Massage, applied skillfully, is the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. 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.

30 mins - £25.00 | 45 mins - £35.00 | 60 mins - £40.00

Swedish Massage

In all Swedish massage, the therapist lubricates the skin with massage oil and performs various strokes that warm up and work the muscle tissue, releasing tension and breaking up muscle "knots" or adhered tissues, called adhesions. Swedish massage promotes relaxation, eases muscle tension and creates other health benefits.

60 mins - £45.00

Thai Hand and Foot Massage

A treat for one of the body's most important parts. A massage of the feet and hands to stimulate the reflex points which correspond to the internal organs of the body and promote general health and well-being.

30 mins - £25.00 | 45 mins - £32.00 | 60 mins - £40.00

Traditional Thai Massage

Thai massage is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in Thai massage. It is known in Thailand as "nuat phaen boran", literally, the ancient-manner massage.

60 mins - £40.00 | 90 mins - £55.00 | 120 mins - £70.00

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