Osteopathy recognises the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on the body´s skeleton and joint function along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs.
Utilising a highly developed sense of touch, osteopaths identify problem areas of the body. By using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques as well as manipulating joints, an osteopath works with the body facilitate the healing process.
Cranial osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body, including the head. It is a gentle yet extremely effective approach and may be used in a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, from birth to old age.
The aim of chinese acupuncture is to restore balance in your mind and body by restoring the free flow of Qi (vital energy) so you can get back to living life to the full. The focus is on the individual, not the illness, using techniques that have been developed and refined over thousands of years.
Sports massage therapy helps alleviate the stress and tension which builds up in the body’s soft tissues during physical activity. Where minor injuries and lesions occur due to over-exertion or overuse, massage can be part of the process that aids recovery and enables a return to activity.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle but potent way of working with the body using a light touch. It supports your body’s innate ability to balance, restore and heal itself as well as helping to reduce stress and build underlying energy. It is suitable for everyone, from newly-born babies to the elderly.
Reflexology treats the whole body by applying different amounts of pressure to reflex points on the feet and hands. Each reflex point relates to a particular organ in the body. Stimulating these points encourages deep relaxation, helping the body to heal itself naturally. Reflexology is a great relaxation tool and can help to ease tension, improve sleep and general well-being.
Shiatsu is a traditional hands-on Japanese healing therapy. It has its origins in Chinese medicine and the oriental philosophy of subtle energy systems present throughout the body. These are used in shiatsu to restore health and well being. Shiatsu can help in a wide range of conditions from specific injuries to more general symptoms of poor health. A shiatsu treatment is a deeply relaxing experience and regular shiatsu sessions help to prevent the build up of stress in our daily lives.
Zero Balancing (ZB) is a gentle yet powerful hands-on technique that balances body energy and physical structure. Using finger pressure and held stretches, it invites the release of tension accumulated in the deep structures of the body. The quality of touch provides a point of stillness around which the body can relax, offering the opportunity to let go of unease and pain, both physically and emotionally, bringing about a sense of well-being and body-felt unity.
