Top 14 Complementary Therapies - because you deserve a little "Me Time"  

Acupuncture therapy promotes health and alleviates pain and suffering by the procedure of inserting and manipulating needles into various points on the body.

There are many reasons people have acupuncture but some of the more common reasons people use it are; Quitting smoking, insomnia, nausea, relieving aches and pains, hot flushes, boosting fertility, treating arthritis pain and reducing period/menopausal pains.

According to Acupuncturists, there is even a point on the head that you can press to control your appetite!!!

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Accupressure is a blend of both acupuncture and pressure. It is an alternative medicine technique which is derived from acupuncture. During acupressure physical pressure is applied to various acupuncture points of the body using hands, elbows or with a variety of devices.

People use acupressure to eliminate food cravings, relief of head, neck and back pain, anxiety, as a drug free alternative for post and antenatal depression and as a relief of pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and heartburn.

In several schools in China it is the part of the daily routine of the children to start the day with a special eye-massage. It takes less than five minutes and the results include only a few children wearing glasses, they can concentrate better and their marks are higher compared to other children who do not do this simple massage!

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The Alexander Technique is an educational programme which aims to help people improve posture and movement, and to use muscles efficiently. The technique helps you to identify and lose the harmful habits you have built up over a lifetime of stress and learn to move more freely.

Thought to be extremely helpful if you suffer from repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome, if you have backache or stiff shoulders, if you ache after long periods at the computer, or if you are a singer, musician, actor, dancer or athlete and feel you are not performing at your full potential. 

Learning the Alexander Technique is like learning any complex skill, such as playing a musical instrument or sailing a yacht; you need a teacher who has been "playing" or "sailing" for their own pleasure and benefit for years, to teach you new skills, and to help you to incorporate them into your own understanding and your own practice. 

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Aromatherapy uses essential oils and other aromatic compounds to alter a person’s mood, health, mind or cognitive function. As well as using the oils for massage they can also be used in baths, air freshening, compresses, hair products and many other forms.

Aromatherapy is not a modern phenomenon. It dates back to before recorded history! There is a long and colorful history leading from those early days to our modern world - where we can now simply buy essential oils at the supermarket!

In the 1920's, French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse burned his hand during an experiment, and soaked it in lavender because he didn't have anything else handy. He was surprised at how quickly the wound healed, and began to research other herbs. He was the person who coined the term "aromatherapy." 

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Cupping is an ancient Chinese practise where a warm cup (usually glass) is applied to the body, generally the back, and the pressure is reduced so the skin is pulled in and held in the cup. The practise is often used for fertility issues, stress, pain relief, asthma, digestion issues, IBS and period pain.

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is a huge fan of cupping therapy, back in 2004 the 36 year old actress created a stir when she attended a film premiere with huge red circles across her shoulders, fuelling speculations as to who might have done that. 6 years on and she is still a massive advocate of the therapy.

Victoria Beckham is also a fan of the therapy which has seen a large increase in the amount of celebrities who believe it to be an incredibly useful technique.

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Homeopathy is a system of medicine which treats the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, to trigger the body’s natural system of healing. A homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to the patient.

Illnesses commonly seen by homeopaths include recurrent infections (such as colds, tonsillitis, cystitis), skin conditions, menstrual and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue, migraine, and stress related symptoms such as anxiety and insomnia.

The English Royal Family has been under homeopathic care since 1830 and there has always been a Royal Homeopathic Doctor. The post is currently held by Dr Peter Fisher. The Queen carries her 'black box' of homeopathic remedies with her on all her travels.

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This is where a hollow candle is lit one end and the other end inserted into the ear canal. This therapy is thought to be extremely useful in removing excess ear wax and generally improving health.

Ear candling is not a new alternative therapy...Dating back to the year 2500 B.C. there is evidence showing that people used and were familiar with the practice of ear candling. Ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, made reference to its use.

This simple and time-proven therapy can be very effective in removing old and troublesome blockages from the ear canal, without the use of solutions or probes.

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Through relaxation and being placed in a trance like state a hypnotherapist is able to access the subconscious and help in a variety of ways including, quitting smoking, weight loss, confidence issues, anxiety, depression, confidence and phobias.

Whilst hypnotherapy may for some bring images of a sketch from “Little Britain” or people being convinced to get up and act like chickens on a stage, modern psychology and research has proven beyond doubt that when it comes making life-improving changes - hypnosis works...so well that you could term it as the Swiss army knife of mental tools because it's so multi-purpose and almost universal.

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A relaxing massage technique where the head, neck and face are massaged to manipulate energy flows. Often used to reduce stress, pain, hair loss and excellent for relieving head and neck pain. 

In India, a head massage is traditionally performed as part of the treatment given by barbers and masseurs and is commonly seen being performed on Street corners, markets and the beach. In Western Society, Indian Head Massage has been adopted to treat symptoms of stress and fatigue in the workplace.

This form of treatment can be carried out on clients, fully clothed at their place of work in an office environment.

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This is a way of identifying any imbalances a person has by monitoring their ability to hold their muscles against light pressure.

Through muscle monitoring you can quickly identify precisely what is involved in any imbalance found e.g. Nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, emotional upset, food sensitivities, structural misalignments, poor energy flow or negative beliefs.

Treatment is then given according to the feedback the person's body gives via muscle monitoring.It may include acupressure, light touch, nutrition, gentle manipulation, flower remedies, and/or energy balancing.

Kinesiology was devised by an American Chiropractor, Dr George Goodheart in '1964'. 

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Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands using 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.

Reflexology is great for helping relieve stress, aches and pains, poor circulation, insomnia, infertility, IBS and other digestive issues, sports injuries and hormonal imbalances.

From an Egyptian Queen to a modern Princess, Reflexology is quite popular with male and female celebrities and historical people of importance.

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Shiatsu is a relaxing treatment using a still, relaxed pressure at various points on the body with the hand or thumb, an easy leaning of the elbows or a simple rotation of a limb.

It can be beneficial for back pain, stress, headaches, whiplash injuries, neck stiffness, joint pain and reduced mobility and many sports injuries amongst other ailments.

Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning “finger pressure” and has been referred to as “acupuncture without needles”. In the highly technologically-oriented society of Japan, shiatsu therapy is fully incorporated into the Japanese health care system where it has been regulated as a distinct health profession since 1964.

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A stone massage is a massage that uses smooth, flat, and heated rocks placed at key points on the body. The heat of the rocks causes muscles to relax, thus allowing the therapist to apply deeper, more precise pressure if desired or necessary.

Great for stress, muscle relaxation, fatigue, insomnia, pain relief, blood circulation and especially useful in the winter.  Many people avail of this massage because of its many therapeutic effects. It is not only a form of relaxation but also an effective solution to aches and pains of the body.

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