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Acupressure
Easy, relaxing, pain free, pain relief.
Acupressure is an ancient healing art developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago.
It is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique, based on the same ideas as acupunture,
using the same points and meridians but with the physical pressure of fingers, hands or elbows,
rather than needles. In acupressure, key points on the skin's surface, are pressed, to release muscular
tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force energy (chi / ki) to aid the body's own healing.
Acupressure also tends to help your body integrate various bodywork therapies: therapeutic touch, somatic work,
healing imagery, and massage therapy techniques.
Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage involves manual manipulation of soft tissues, (muscles), in order to improve the
function of the nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. It stimulates the flow of body fluids,
breaks up adhesion and diminishes tension. Remedial Massage includes techniques such as: stretching
& rotating joints, and specific movements for releasing muscles.
Whilst remedial massage can sometimes leave you feeling sore and exhausted, the techniques Sarah uses,
a combination of Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reiki and Remedial Massage, allows you to release the pain from your
body easily, with your breath, leaving you feeling refreshed, revived and relaxed.
Swedish Massage
As with Remedial Massage above, Swedish Massage works with the soft tissues of the body.
It is generally gentler than remedial, being focused on relaxation & stressing reduction.
Both forms of massage provides benefits in both physiological and psychological health.
Shiatsu
In Shiatsu pressure is applied using fingers, thumbs, and/or palms in a continuous rhythmic sequence.
Massage techniques like tapping, squeezing, rubbing, and hand pressure are applied along the energetic pathways,
called meridians, to clear energy blockages and reintroduce the optimal flow of ki.
Infant Massage Classes
Bonding with your Baby ..... Infant Massage... is done in classes, either individual or in small groups.
The individual classes are usually done in 3 sessions, each for around 1hr, and the small groups include
4 sessions of around 1hr. This way baby is able to take in what we are doing and you as parents can absorb
the information and ensure your questions are answered along the way, too. We cover the whole body and look
at various issues together, from crying and how to cope with it, to routines, to colic.
Reiki
Together with acupressure, Reiki energy into the acupressure points enables a more profound healing,
with the combination of energetic healing and the tremendous wealth of ancient healing knowledge of
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Pre, During and Post Natal Therapy
Pregnancy is an exciting time of life filled with wonder and joy.
Osteopathy during pregnancy is equally exciting. During pregnancy,
the female body shows enormous ability to adapt and compensate.
The uterus, abdomen and the birth canal stretch to a remarkable size,
and post birth, can return to pre-pregnancy size relatively quickly.
The growing foetus' need for nutrients and its continued waste production
put huge demands on the mother's body, and yet, she is capable of feeling
and looking as healthy as she has ever been. Hormonal changes mean altered
moods, cravings and structurally, the body ligaments become looser. With these
extra demands on the body, it is not uncommon for a pregnant woman
to suffer from back and joint pain, especially lower back, leg, pelvic,
shoulder and neck pain. Osteopathy is a gentle and effective
form of treatment able to reduce pain and discomfort, increase mobility
and aid the body's physiology in order for the mother and foetus to achieve
optimal wellness. Further, Osteopathy can aid the body in readiness for the
birthing process. Just as importantly and regardless of any specific problems
that may arise, Osteopathy can help both mother and baby to recuperate and thrive after the trauma of labour.
Cranial Osteopathy
The principles of treatment of Cranial Osteopathy can
be applied to the whole body, not just the cranium.
The trained Osteopath has learnt to palpate and treat
restrictions which have either been produced by injury
or disease anywhere in the body, and can very gently restore
synchronised movement and balance. The osteopath aids the body's
own inherent healing agencies to help resolve restrictions and
strains in order to re-establish normal body physiology.
Cranial Osteopaths have successfully treated infant
conditions such as colic and digestive problems,
especially reflux and vomiting, crying and irritability
that are often associated with sleep disturbances,
apathetic and hyperactive babies and others. Children's
conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity,
Autism, Juvenile Arthritis, Juvenile Scoliosis,
Asthma, musculoskeletal conditions affecting the young,
and some congenital conditions can be helped with Cranial Osteopathy.
Cranial Osteopathy can also successfully treat common
conditions such as migraine, premenstrual tension, neck, back,
and shoulder pain, athletic and sport injuries, sciatica, so called "slipped discs",
digestive disorders, sinusitis, dental trauma, arthritis, lymphedema and other circulatory disorders,
brachial neuritis, tennis elbow, insomnia, facial pain and many, many more. It can assist in the treatment
of dental corrections and complement other forms of treatment.
Osteopathy
The holistic approach of osteopathy encompasses all
functions and influences including the body, emotions, mind and spirit.
Before any treatment is begun, an osteopath always
conducts a full examination, using conventional medical
tests where necessary. During the consultation the osteopath
will talk with the patient and collate a full case history,
taking note of previous accidents, illnesses, operations, dental
work and any other factors which may contribute to reduced health.
During physical examination, the osteopath uses sensitive palpatory skills,
to gently identify where a patient's structure has been disturbed. As part
of this process, the osteopath will assess whether osteopathic treatment is
the best option, or whether the patient should be referred to another practitioner.
Sometimes a combination of osteopathy and other treatment may be recommended.
Osteopathy can also assist in the prevention of health problems, helping people
of all ages to achieve an ultimate level of health and wellbeing.
Osteopathic treatment involves manual techniques including soft tissue
stretching and massage, articulation and mobilisation of the joints and
other even more gentle techniques including functional, myofascial,
counterstrain and cranial. Treatment is gentle and conducted with the patient's assistance.
This type of treatment is designed to improve blood circulation,
lymphatic drainage and general fluid flow throughout the body, while
helping to alleviate disruptive influences on the nervous system and improving overall body mobility.
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