Complementary Therapy | The Awareness Centre

We offer a variety of individual treatments and therapies with various practitioners who are qualified and registered. Our practitioners come with a wealth of experience and who are able to work in a safe and confidential environment.

All our consultations and therapies are by appointment only, however, sometimes appointments become available from time to time so it is worth calling to see if we have any availability on the day. Some practitioners provide home visits.

If you have any questions prior to making an appointment then please call and speak to any member of staff who will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can email on info@theawarenesscentre.com us at with your query and we will respond within 24 hours.

Cancellation policy: Every practitioner has their own standard cancellation policy so you will need to check practitioners' websites for this information or ask a member of our reception team on 020 8673 4545 or by email info@theawarenesscentre.com.

We provide a wide range of holistic treatments, please click on the relevant link below:

Acupuncture

The concepts of Yin and Yang are used to explain the effects of a treatment. The forces must be in perfect harmony for the body’s organs, systems and emotions to be healthy. It is when the flow of chi is interrupted and energy becomes blocked that imbalance and consequently ill health result. By inserting needles in specific points situated along the meridian lines, the circulation of chi can be altered.

What conditions is it good for:

from the point of pain relief , acupuncture is an excellent treatment for sports injuries
neck and back problems
migraine
period pain
arthritic and rheumatic pain.
It can also be very effective for emotional disorders including depression
PMS
allergy sufferers
symptoms of menopause
drug addiction

Acupuncture for support before, during and after IVF and Pregnancy

Judi has completed an Integrated Acupuncture Seminar for Obstetrics and Fertility which studied safe treatment for infertility/IVF and throughout pregnancy.

Acupuncture is a safe, natural therapy. It can help to increase fertility and support women and men through IVF. In pregnancy acupuncture can help to bring natural relief from morning sickness, backache, anxiety, pelvic pain and insomnia, reducing the need for drugs. Stimulation of a point on the little toe can also help to turn breech and posterior presentations from 33 weeks onwards.

As a prebirth treatment from week 36 it helps women prepare for labour and relieves anxiety. This treatment can help to shorten labour and reduce medical intervention, along with a hands-on guide to acupressure for pain relief during labour. Prior to a medical induction acupuncture can provide a more natural induction.

If couples begin a healthcare program which includes acupuncture and nutrition for 3-4 months prior to conception it can have a positive impact on the quality of egg and sperm, thereby encouraging more positive outcomes. Even a six week course of acupuncture can help to prepare both partners for IVF treatment.

During IVF, weekly treatment is recommended. It is then advised before and after embryo transfer. If conception is achieved it can be given weekly as support and during pregnancy as required.

Practitioners:

Judi Holt

Mark Kiely

Julie McCollum

Fee:

Judi Holt
1st appointment £75 for 1 hour, follow ups - £55 for 45 minutes
Pregnancy treatments £55 * for 45 minutes
*£5 reduction for afternoon appointments

OFFERS - Book a course of six treatments and receive a free treatment. Refer a friend and receive a free treatment.

Mark Kiely
£50 for 1hour

Julie McCollum
£50 for 1hour

Acupuncture For Smoking Cessation

Acupuncture for smoking cessation Acupuncture can be used to help people stop smoking. An initial treatment of ninety minutes entails a full traditional Chinese medicine consultation and acupuncture treatment alongside some visualisation exercises. Three subsequent treatments are then spread out over consecutive weeks.

In addition to this, the bulk of the work is done by the client between treatments. Mark will prescribe some simple exercises and Qi Gong postures to be performed daily as an essential part of the program.

Giving up smoking is a journey. If you have decided to embark upon this journey, acupuncture can help to guide you.

Practitioner:

Mark Kiely

Fee:
Initial treatment £75 for 90 minutes, followed by three subsequent treatments at £50 for one hour.

Acupuncture For Stress Management

Acupuncture for Stress Management By working to relax you from the inside out this treatment promotes your body's natural stabilising and regulating abilities. These treatments are aimed at the underlying causes affecting your condition and can provide a natural radiance, improve circulation, increase muscle tone and healthier looking skin.

Acupuncture for Stress Management addresses specific conditions such as

Headaches and Migraines
Sinusitis
Wrinkles or frown lines
Hay fever
Under eye bags and dark patches
Acne
Digestive concerns
Facial paralysis
Mental confusion

Practitioner:

Mark Kiely

Fee:
£50 for 1 hour

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) is an ancient system of health care that has undergone continual development over the centuries as the causes of illness that afflict mankind have evolved. In its country of origin it is not an alternative form of therapy, but is used in the state hospitals alongside modern medicine.

Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of treating disease in all its forms. Whilst your main complaint you have come for will be addressed, the traditional view places great importance on preventing disease before it occurs.

Judi Holt specialises in treating men and women with herbal medicine to increase fertility, having completed a Diploma in TCM Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

Practitioner:

Judi Holt

Fee:

£55 for 45 mins*, 1 month's supply of herbal capsules £35

*Free consultation if combined with acupuncture treatment

Facial - Express

Aromatherapy Facial This mini treatment includes cleansing, exfoliation, application of treatment oils with a face mask and a shoulder massage to ease away tension.

Practioners:

Zoë Knight

Victoria Thomas

Fee:
£40 for 30 mins

Facial - Holistic Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Facial

This luxurious balancing treatment begins with cleansing and gentle exfoliation then is followed with an aromatherapy massage with oils blended to suit your skin type. This includes pressure points and lymphatic drainage to deep cleanse and is finished with a treatment mask and heavenly scalp massage.

Practitioner:

Zoe Knight
Zoe Knight

Fee:
£60

Facial - Personalised

Whether you are concerned with dryness, dehydration, ageing, congestion, blemishes, or pure relaxation, the most suitable products and techniques will be incorporated into your treatment to personalise the facial to ensure it meets your individual needs.

A thorough cleanse will remove impurities from the deep layers of the skin and gentle exfoliation will buff away dead skin cells that can lead to congestion and a dull complexion. Using the beautifully blended priadara skin care range, the combination of acupressure points and soothing massage to the face, neck and shoulders will help to brighten and clear the skin, calm the mind and ease tension.

This relaxing facial includes cleanse, tone, exfoliation, massage and mask. To indulge further choose from a hydrating hand or foot massage or a relaxing scalp massage, while the treatment mask is working.

Practitioner:

Victoria Thomas

Fee:
£60 for 60 mins

Homeopathy

Homeopathy Is a non-toxic and non-addictive medicine which treats the whole person. It relies for its effects on stimulating the body’s own healing powers. In this manner, it is a naturopathic form of medicine seeking to assist nature’s own healing energies rather than to attack them. It does not weaken the defence system by suppression.

The approach of treating the whole person is an essential part of classical homeopathy. Remedies are chosen for their ability to match and mimic the symptoms of the person and act with the body’s efforts to heal. Medicines are prescribed individually by the study of the whole person, according to his or her basic temperament and response and other differentiating factors.

To this end, the list of ailments addressed is extensive. Some of these include:

Acne and eczema
Urticaria and other skin problems
Mental and emotional stress related problems
Circulatory problems
Digestive problems
Muscular and nerve pains
Rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis
Soft tissue injuries
Urogenital disorders
Menstrual irregularities
Menopausal symptoms
Insomnia
Migraine headaches
Pre and post surgical procedures
Including many more acute and chronic conditions

Practitioner:

Gloria Feenan

Fee:
Adults
£70 for 90 mins - 1st session
£45 for 60 mins - Follow up

Children
£45 for 60 mins - 1st session
£30 for 30 mins - follow up

Drop in Clinic
£10 for 10 - 15 mins including prescribed remedies

Hypnotherapy

Hypnosis is a form of deep relaxation. The practitioner will guide the client into a deep relaxed state which will facilitate desired changes in behavior and encourage emotional and physical well being.

The client is aware throughout the session and is free to come out if the desired state at any time.

There are a variety of disorders that have been treated with success.

Migraine
Irritable bowel syndrome
Problems caused by stress and anxiety.
Hysterical illnesses such as phobias
Insomnia
Motivation
Trauma
Improved learning and memory
Confidence issues
Stop Smoking
The pains of childbirth can also be relieved greatly

Practitioners:

Andy Tickner

Fee:
£60 for 60 minutes

Massage - Aromatherapy

Encompasses various forms of treatment using essential oils. The most common method employed is in the form of massage where a blend of specifically chosen oils are mixed in a base carrier oil and applied to the skin. The minute molecules are absorbed through the pores of the skin and into the bloodstream.

It is thought that the fragrance works on the part of the brain concerned with emotions, memory, intuition and sex drive, therefore having the ability to affect your moods. Research has shown that particular smells can lower blood pressure, improve the ability to perform demanding tasks and help concentration levels. Can also be used in inhalation, in a compress and diluted in the bath.

How can it help?

Chronic conditions that often respond well to this work include:

stress related disorders
muscular and rheumatic pains
insomnia
menstrual problems
menopausal symptoms
digestive problems
hypertension
muscle spasm
joint stiffness
low energy and tiredness

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper

Zoe Knight

Julie McCollum

Teresa McKernan

Fee:
£50 - £75 for 60 - 90 minutes

Massage - Ayurvedic Yoga

A relaxing combination of deep tissue massage and yoga based assisted stretching. Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is an extremely powerful, totally unique system of yoga based body therapy. It combines deep tissue massage with coordinated breathwork and yoga based assisted stretching.

The session is performed on a mat for free movement and flow. A session can be between 60-90 mins. Stretches are executed in conjunction with coached rhythmic breathing, allowing stored and trapped tension; emotional, physical and environmental stress in the muscles to dissipate and dissolve. This style of massage can:

Help ease muscle pain and accumulated tension
Aid deep relaxation and clarity
Enhance energy levels
Restore the body's natural energy flow
Bring more flexibility into your yoga or fitness practice, increasing balance and restoring range of motion

Practitioner:

Sara Wood

Fee:
£80 for 90mins and £60 for 60 mins

Home visits - £80 for 90 mins, £60 for 60 mins, and £40 for 30mins. All prices include parking fees but not congestion fees. Discounts will be given if more than one treatment is booked at one time.

Massage - Cranial Sacral

Cranio Sacral therapy taps in the bodies natural rythym influenced by the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the spine, and the slight movement or "breathe" of the skull bones. It can resolve the trapped forces that underlie and govern patterns of disease and fragmentation in both body and mind. This involves the practitioner "listening through the hands" to the body's subtle rhythms and any patterns of inertia or congestion. This is done by slight influences in the skull and throughout the rest of the body.

The cranial rhythmic impulse; a more superficial rhythm expressed at an average rate of 8-12 cycles per minute, and can be treated and influenced in these cycles.

It is an effective form of treatment for a wide range of illnesses helping to create the optimal conditions for health, encouraging vitality and facilitating a sense of well-being. It is suitable for people of all ages including babies, children and the elderly, and can be effective in acute or chronic cases.

Pracitioner:
Adam Mullock
Adam Mullock

Fee:
£60 for 60 mins

Massage - Deep Tissue

Deep Tissue Massage is a type of massage focusing on the deeper layers of muscles, with the aim of relieving chronic patterns of tension in the body. When we are stressed toxins build up in our tissues, blocking the circulation and causing the muscles to contract and develop knots. These knots can then cause pain, inflammation and limited movement in the muscles and joints.

Deep Tissue Massage uses many of the same movements and techniques as Swedish Massage, but the pressure is generally more intense with slower more focused strokes being used to break down knots and tension in specific problem areas. This massage is especially helpful for easing chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, lower back tightness and sore shoulders and is very effective in relieving pain and promoting relaxation.

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper	Julie McCollum	Adam Mullock	Emmanuelle Rossi
Victoria Thomas	Mark Webster	Sara Wood

Fee:
£50 - £60 for 60 minutes

Home visits available from Sara Wood - £80 for 90 mins, £60 for 60 mins, and £40 for 30mins. All prices include parking fees but not congestion fees. Discounts will be given if more than one treatment is booked at one time.

Massage - Holistic

A holistic approach to massage looks to treat the person as a whole, taking into account both physical and psychological factors that may affect an individual's health.

The treatment can focus on the whole body or be adjusted to concentrate on specific problem areas, with a varying degree of pressure applied depending upon the desired results. Each treatment is tailored to meet your individual needs so as to help reduce stress, relax and rebalance the body energy.

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper	Zoe Knight	Julie McCollum	Teresa McKernan	Emmanuelle Rossi
Victoria Thomas	Mark Webster	Sara Wood

Fee:
£30 - £70 for 30 - 90 minutes

Massage - Holistic Facial Rejuvenation

Holistic Facial Rejuvenation Massgae A one hour rejuvenating massage session that will leave you rested, lighter with a glowing and clear complexion. The focus is on the upper chest ,neck , face and head using Swedish and Japanese advanced techniques including :

Stretching and softening of the muscles and connective tissues.
Acupressure
Lifting
Manual lymphatic drainage

Practitioner:

Emanuelle Rossi

Fee:

1hr face and neck treatment - £60
Book 3 monthly sessions - £150

Massage - Hot Stone

Stone Massage is a therapy that uses hot and cold stones. The therapist uses his hands to transfer the hot or cold from the stones to the client's body. When the client is used to the temperature, the therapist uses the stone to massage with. If the muscle needs more relaxing the therapist would leave a hot stone on the area for a deeper effect.

The application of warmed and cooled river rocks, combined with the manual massage, provides a deeply relaxing, therapeutic experience. As a contemporary therapy, Stone massage was introduced to the world of Spa treatments by Mary Nelson in 1993. The therapeutic use of stones and rocks, has however, been employed for thousands of years in various forms.

Stone therapy respects nature and uses its strengths to make the treatment one of the most wonderful and healing therapies that there is. Pure decadence!

Practitioner:

Mark Webster

Fee:
£65 - £85 for 90 minutes

Massage - Indian Head

Indian Head Massage is extremely effective for treating stress and stress-related disorders, as it focuses on the areas of the body most affected by stress - namely the shoulders, upper back, neck and head. However, the positive effects of the treatment can be felt throughout the whole body and mind, reducing stiffness and tension relieving pain and leaving you feeling relaxed, calm and revitalised.

Techniques are used to bring about numerous benefits which include the relief of ailments such as headaches, migraines, insomnia and depression as well as relieving postural and muscular related problems that are often caused by excessive tension and stress brought on by today's hectic lifestyles.

An Indian Head Massage is a convenient and effective treatment, which is 30 minutes long and is normally done seated and clothed.

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper	Zoe Knight	Teresa McKernan	Victoria Thomas	Mark Webster
		Sara Wood

Fee:
£30 - £45 for 30 - 45 minutes

Massage - Low Cost

Low cost massaage is availble at The Awareness Centre on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Practitioners:

Emmanuelle Rossi

Fee:
£30 - £45

Massage - Lymphatic Drainage

This is an advanced therapy using a range of specialized techniques and gentle rhythmical techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow.

Lymph is a clear, slightly yellow fluid that flows around the body, carrying cells and antibodies to your tissues and organs, they are essential to your immune system and help you fight infection.

Pre Conception & Fertility:

The lymphatic system also plays a key role in the circulation of hormones. If it is not functioning well, this can delay the circulation of fertility hormones (lymphatic statis) which means there is little movement.

The benefits of lymphatic drainage are:

Deeply relaxing induces sleep
Promotes the healing of fractures, sprains and torn ligaments and lessens pain
Improves skin conditions acne, stretch marks, cellulite and scars
Balances hormone levels
Relieves fluid congestion and swollen ankles in pregnancy
Reduces dark circles and puffiness around the eyes
Boosts the performance of the immune system
Relieves systems of Pre Menstrual Syndrome
Relives fluid retention

Practitioners:

Adam Mullock

Victoria Thomas

Fee:
£30 - £60 for 30 - 60 minutes

Massage - Myofascial

Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy that is used to promote pain free range of motion, decrease muscular pain and fascial restriction. Fascia is the soft tissue component of connective tissue and is used to support many different structures in the human body, muscle being one of them.

The treatment of this connective tissue can improved the movement of muscle between bone, organs, and other muscle. You would need myofascial release in the event that your muscles feel restricted in anyway, or you feel a referred pain (pain that moves away from muscle in pain).

Treatment includes a very superficial pressure to promote the breakdown of the irritated fascial tissue. Trigger point therapy is also included with treating fascia, this includes point pressure and the use of Swedish massage to relax muscles.

Pracitioner:
Adam Mullock
Adam Mullock

Fee:
£60 for 60 mins

Massage - Natural Face Lift

The very popular natural face lift massage uses a series of highly effective techniques drawn from japanese and indian face massage which act as a natural face lift with no need for surgery, helping you to look and feel younger.

Many people suffer facial tension which builds up in the facial muscles causing puffiness, age, spots, lines and wrinkles. Facial reflexology is used to treat the meridians and encourage the healthy balance and flow of chi throughout the whole body, while acupressure techniques produce the equivalent of an acupuncture facelift without the insertion on needles. Highly refined and gentle hand and finger manipulation is also used to treat the surface and deep facial muscles to give you a more radiant and youthful appearance.

Toxins are removed, blood circulation increased, facial muscles tones and strengthened and the condition of the skin is repaired and balanced, minimising the ageing process and making your skin look smoother, clearer and younger.

Unlike facial surgery, Natural Face Lift massage has no ill side effects and the benefits can not only be seen and felt in the face but throughout the whole body, balancing life force energy and improving overall health and vitality.

The massage is given on a massage table, using a minimal amount of oil and incorporating a wide variety of techniques. Treatments typically last for one hour.

It is advisable to book a course of treatments to get the maximum benefit from this massage and long lasting results.

Practitioner:

Sara Wood

Victoria Thomas

Fee:
£35 - £60 for 30 - 60 minutes

Massage - Pregnancy

Massage while pregnant is a fantastic experience. It aids a woman to relax, supports her body during a period of great physical change and helps prepare the whole body for birth.

Pregnancy can put a strain on the body and massage can help to minimise and relieve aches and pains in the back. It can relieve leg cramps and help to improve circulation plus ease water retention and boost energy levels.

Nearer the end of the pregnancy lots of women find it important to be able to relax and enjoy the last few weeks to prepare both mentally and physically, so massage provides that special time to allow the expectant mother to unwind and aid in focusing on the body and to connect with their baby.

Practitioners:

Fee:

Zoe Knight	Julie McCollum	Teresa McKernan	Adam Mullock	Victoria Thomas
		Sara Wood

Fee:
£30 - £75 for 30 - 90 minutes

Massage - Sports Therapy

A bodywork therapy employing massage and manipulation in a targeted manner to muscle groups, ligaments and tendons to relieve pain and tension and provide remedial treatment for injury, imbalance and strain. It is suitable for all levels of fitness and lifestyle from the computer operator with chronic back pain to the professional athlete wishing to improve technique. Improvements in posture, tone, endurance and flexibility, circulation and respiration are often the result. Many clients experience a better general outlook, sleep pattern and stress management.

It involves postural analysis and re-alignment, Deep tissue massage and Acupressure, Cryo and thermo techniques. Prevention, exercise and training advice are also used to rehabilitate and avoid the emergence or reoccurrence of injuries or conditions. The addition of Aromatherapy Essential Oils enhances the relaxant, de-tox, toning and anti-inflammatory aspects of treatment.

Conditions which respond well to treatment include:

Muscular/Skeletal tension resulting in aches and pains
Sports and Occupational Injuries
Frozen shoulder/RSI/Recurring or Overuse injuries
Whiplash/trauma injuries
Sprains/Strains
Arthritis
Chronic fatigue/M.E/poor motivation/Depression
Support as part of a weight loss/convalescence/fitness or training
programme

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper
Adam Mullock
Mark Webster

Fee:
£50 - £60 for 60 minutes

Massage - Swedish

Swedish Massage is a manual therapy that emphasizes long strokes, kneading and friction motions to encourage proper circulation. The technique involves rubbing muscles together in the same direction as the flow of blood to the heart. Swedish massage works to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, stretch tight ligaments and reduce emotional stress.

Practitioners:

Zoe Knight

Adam Mullock

Mark Webster

Fee:
£50 - £60 fro 60 minutes

Massage - Thai Yoga

Thai Yoga Massage originated in India during the Buddha's lifetime over 2500 years ago. It is a unique, rhythmic style of massage, working with 10 major energy lines, using a combination of lush palming and thumbing techniques, acupressure point therapy and applied yoga stretching.

It's wonderful for releasing tension, removing toxins and restoring emotional flow. it can also improve posture, flexibility, digestion, circulation and stress related disorders. The massage is performed fully clothed.

Practitioners:

Mark Webster

Sara Wood

Fee:
£60 for 60 minutes

Massage - Tui Na

Tui Na massage works holistically to balance Qi-flow throughout the body, mind and spirit. The practitioner will ask questions about the client's personal health, eating patterns and lifestyle along with observations such as the way they hold their body. They will look at the eyes and tongue and their energy levels.

This is all taken in to account to find out where their Qi is blocked and what meridians need to be worked upon. Tui Na was introduced into Japan where it was modified to become what is now known as shiatsu. It is one of the oldest forms of massage.

This form of massage is done fully clothed and without oils. Using techniques like pressing, squeezing, rolling and vibration, these techniques used to get the Qi flow back into balance.

Practitioner:

Mark Webster

Fee:
£60 for 60 minutes

Meditation

Meditation with Marik Kiely Meditation is an age-old practice that provides deep physical, emotional, and spiritual rest. It enables our mind and body to slow down for a short space of time. The powerful potential of meditation can be illustrated by studies that show that the heart rate and breathing can slow down more during meditation than during sleep.

The benefits of this can be far-reaching. As a profound sense of rest is found, we become more content in ourselves. Stress dissipates, and general health and well-being improve.

Those who mediate regularly will find benefits in their everyday life. These may include:

The ability to switch off after a hard day at work
Less irritability, anxiety, or negative thoughts
Increased concentration
Some find that it strengthens their own personal religious beliefs
Chronic complaints, such as poor sleep or difficult digestion, should also improve

For some, meditation provides a greater connectedness to people and nature and the world around them. Others may simply find that it provides them with greater vitality to perform well at work and to balance this with a rounded personal life. Meditating regularly is like embarking on a journey, and it will take different people in different directions depending upon their own ideals and aspirations.

Meditation is very simple to learn – anybody can do it – and can be carried out anywhere. Sitting on a plane at 20, 000 feet, sitting on a bus, or in the park. Once you have learnt the technique, it should ideally be practised every day. That may sound like a big commitment, but people generally find that they quickly begin to cherish it, and, as something important, find it easy to make the time. Having learnt how to meditate, this will be a gift that you will have for the rest of your life.

Instruction is carried out one-to-one during an hour session. Then the client is required to return one week later to ensure that they are carrying out the meditation correctly. This will also provide an opportunity to discuss their experiences. Ideally, the client is then asked to return again one month later, again just to make sure that they are obtaining the maximum benefit.

Practitioner:

Mark Kiely

Fee:
£50 for one-hour session and for follow-up sessions

Discount of £25 when booking a complete course of three sessions

Osteopathy

This is a therapy that aims to pinpoint and treat any problem that is of a mechanical nature. Problems that prevent the body from working correctly or that create pain can be caused by an injury or stress. This can result in what is known as a tension headache since the stress experienced causes a contraction in muscles.

In osteopathy, it is believed that if the basic framework of the body is undamaged, then all physical activities can be accomplished efficiently and without causing any problems. The majority of disorders are of the spine resulting in pain in the lower back and neck. Manipulation techniques are used on joints as well as massage to free tension. Can be used to relieve chronic or minor problems:

Joint pain
Muscular strains and pulls
Upper and lower back pains
Repetitive strain injury
Mobility problems
Sports injuries
Sports training enhancements
Skeletal developments in children

Practitioners:

Jo Bowyer

Fee:
£50 for 30 mins

Osteopathy - Cranial

For further information please contact Jo Bowyer direct: 07850 258 893

Practitioner:

Jo Bowyer

Fee:
£50 for 30 minutes

Chartered Physiotherapy

The unique benefits of Chartered Physiotherapy emerge from the following:

Its ability to accurately assess and correct underlying dysfunctions in the body’s movement patterns
The integrative treatment approach, which focuses on obtaining normal joint movement along with good flexibility of muscles and other soft tissues, strength, co-ordination, stability and control
Corrective exercise and rehabilitation undertaken with particular emphasis on helping you to prevent future problems

A return to normal activities of daily living, hobbies and sport is the ultimate function of expert physiotherapy treatment. Designing a step by step, planned approach is paramount.

What types of problems can Chartered Physiotherapy help?

Back pain
Sciatica
Sports and running injuries
Muscular aches
Joint problems
Postural dysfunctions
Post surgical rehabilitation
Chronic pain
Pregnancy related conditions

Practitioners:

Jo Bowyer

About the Practitioner:

Jo Bowyer is a generalist Chartered Physiotherapist and Registered Osteopath who has a particular interest in 'chronic and difficult to manage' cases.

She has been involved in the management and treatment of world class sports people and other performers for over 25 years, in the Uk and abroad. She spent 9 years working in the NHS in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and then at Bedford General Hospital on medical and care of the elderly wards, where she developed an interest in the treatment of chest conditions, stroke and the effects of aging and wear and tear on the musculoskeletal system.

She spent a further 6 years as Deputy Superintendent Physiotherapist at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, where she managed the Outpatients and Sports Injury Clinic. For the past 17 years she has been in private practice in Clapham and Bedford.

Fee:
£50 for 30 mins

Reflexology

A treatment where the feet in particular are massaged to alleviate pain or other symptoms in the organs of the body. The body’s energy flow is thought to follow certain routes, connecting every organ and gland with an ending or pressure point on the feet, hands or another part of the body. The massaging of particular reflex points enables blocked channels to be cleared, restoring the energy flow and at the same time healing any damage.

Reflexology can be effective for the relief of:

Back pain
Headaches and migraines
Toothache
Digestive disorders
Asthma
Arthritis
Sleep disorders
Hormonal imbalances
Sports injuries
Stress related conditions

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper

Zoe Knight

Julie McCollum

Teresa McKernan

Sara Wood

Fee:
£50 - £60 for 60 minutes

Home visits

Sara Wood - £80 for 90 mins, £60 for 60 mins, and £40 for 30mins. All prices include parking fees but not congestion fees. Discounts will be given if more than one treatment is booked at one time.

Reflexology - Hot Stone

Hot Stone Reflexology combines the benefits of an individual reflexology treatment with a number of different sized smaller warmed basalt stones to enable deep stimulation of the reflex points for a relaxing and deeply rejuvenating full body treatment. The heat from the stones quickly opens the energy pathways, improves the relaxation response and increases healing through improved blood flow and circulation.

Practitioner:

Sara Wood

Fee:
£80 for 90 mins and £60 for 60 minutes

Reflexology - Maternity

Reflexology during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period

Maternity Reflexology is a gentle therapy using the pressure of the therapists hand on the reflex points of the feet to increase health and well being and provide an excellent environment for both mother and baby. some of the benefits during pregnancy are:

Relief of stress and anxiety
Fluid retention
Reduce heartburn
High blood pressure
Ligament and groin pain
Sciatica
Cystitis
Turning a breech baby
Morning sickness
Increased energy levels
Relief of backache
Symphsis pubis dysfunction
Constipation
Sleeplessness
Preparation for labour

Reflexology is safe and effective during pregnancy. It is not recommended if there is a history of premature labour, severe hypertension, placenta previa or recent vaginal bleeding. If you suspect any problems it is important to contact your doctor or midwife.

Labour

Research has shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy are more likely to have a shorter labour and require less pain relief. Other benefits include:

Induction of labour
Pain relief
Acceleration of regular contractions
Preventing a retained placenta

Postnatal

Reflexology can help to alleviate problems and help with breast-feeding. It also assists with:

Inadequate lactation
Urine retention
Backache
Sleep problems
Engorged breasts
Constipation
Stress and anxiety problems
Postnatal depression

To book a treatment or for more information please email Sara on sara@nbalance.co.uk.

Practitioners:

Zoe Knight

Julie McCollum

Sara Wood

Fee:
£50 - £60 for 60 minutes

Home Visits:

Sara Wood - £80 for 90 mins, £60 for 60 mins, and £40 for 30mins. All prices include parking fees but not congestion fees. Discounts will be given if more than one treatment is booked at one time.

Reiki

Reiki is primarily perceived as a practice for healing the body, but it is also a method for healing the mind and spirit. It is a healing energy in its truest sense when the Reiki practitioner channels this life energy through their hands to the recipient, activating the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

It is a safe, natural and holistic way of treating many acute and chronic conditions bringing about spiritual, mental and emotional wellbeing. It can also be used to support other forms of treatment, be this conventional, traditional or complementary. Useful in reducing the negative effects of heavy medication or medical treatment.

Boosts the immune system
Stress-related disorders
Addictive behaviour
Helps to speed up recovery after accidents or operations
Minor acute illness
Helps to deal with grief, fear, anger and anxiety
Emotional trauma
High-blood pressure

Practitioners:

Zoe Knight

Fee:
£50 - £75 for 60 minutes

Disclaimer: Please note that all types and forms of complementary therapies are not intended to replace allopathic and conventional medical treatment and care. Nor are they intended to replace proper diagnoses and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Complementary therapies are intended to work side by side with conventional treatment. Also, the therapist cannot guarantee specific results. The therapist may give information or guidance that could bring about positive change and such information or guidance is given for the client to consider. Although the therapist will be as supportive and helpful as possible in all decision making and change processes, any resulting choices and changes made by the client do remain the personal and legal responsibility of the client. Thank you.

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