ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Acupuncture
Treatment of a condition by influencing points on meridians, or “lines of energy” known as the chi, which interconnect across the body surface and relate to major organs of the body. This is done by the insertion of fine needles.
Alexander Technique
Movement awareness and the re-education of that movement to relieve long-term muscular stresses.
Aromatherapy
A specialized technique, incorporating essential oils that are individually chosen for each treatment.
Bowen Technique
A treatment consisting of a specific sequence of gentle, rolling “moves” done across superficial muscles, tendons and nerves that effectively realigns the body and balances and stimulates energy flow.
Chinese Medicine / Herbalism
One of the oldest systems of herbal therapy in the word, it treats wide range of conditions with the use of raw herbs as well as a vast array of prepared or patent medicines available in pill and powder form.
Dietary
The treatment of disorders and diseases, with specific substances, to correct or prevent an imbalance and to correct daily nutrition. It allows for the biochemical balance to be achieved through supplementation, that can be maintained with the daily diet.
Homoeopathy
A scientific form of natural healing based on the Law of Similars, which states “like cures like”. For example, a homoeopathic remedy that could produce symptoms in a healthy person might cure those same symptoms in a sick person.
Hydrotherapy
A water-based treatment for muscular stains and sprains, muscular fatigue and backache. Water is also useful in physiotherapy because patients who exercise in a buoyant medium can move weak parts of their bodies without contending with the strong force of gravity.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis or hypnotherapy is a method of lulling the conscious mind in order to reach the subconscious. When the subconscious is spoken to directly, old patterns and conditioning are reprogrammed and new ideas and positive suggestions are introduced. These positive suggestions are then used to help make the desired changes.
Kinesiology
The study of body movement, that identifies factors that block the body’s natural healing process. These dysfunctions are rectified by attention to reflex and acupressure points and use of specific body movements.
Massage
Massage is a system of physical treatment aimed at alleviating tissue congestion.
Myotherapy
Myotherapy is a method of relaxing muscle spasm, improving circulation and alleviating pain. To defuse “trigger points”, pressure is applied to the muscle for several seconds by means of fingers, knuckles and elbows.
Naturopathy
A wide range of diagnostic techniques is employed to assess causative factors. Treatment may involve dietary changes, herbal medicines, homoeopathy or nutritional supplements.
Reflexology
A system of manipulation of pressure points in the feet. It is believed that by stimulating these points, the body’s own healing mechanisms can be mobilised.
Remedial Massage
A blend of approved scientific massage techniques promoting efficiency in the body’s systems, that in turn enhances the functioning of the entire person.
Shiatsu
The traditional Japanese technique of diagnosis and treatment is a method in which the thumbs and the palms of the hand are used to apply pressure to certain points. Deep pressure is used to stimulate these points, clearing blockages and restoring thr flow of energy to the body.
