Treatment

Description

Accupressure

See Acupressure

Accupuncture

See Acupuncture

Activity Injuries therapy

See Sports Injuries Massage

Acupressure

An eastern technique which encourages the free-flowing of energy through application of pressure to particular key points on the body.

Acupuncture

Originating from China, acupuncture involves inserting small needles into various points in the body to stimulate nerve impulses.  Traditional Chinese acupuncture is based on the idea of 'qi' (vital energy) which is said to travel around the body along 'meridians' which the acupuncture points affect.  Western Acupuncture uses the same needling technique but is based on affecting nerve impulses and the central nervous system; acupuncture may be used in the West as an anaesthetic agent and also as an analgesic.

Advanced Aromatherapy

See Aromatherapy.  Advanced aromatherapy deals with specific conditions including the support of pregnant women, blending products for children

Advanced Clinical Sports Therapy

If you have suffered a sports injury or have a recurring problem the Advanced Sports Therapist will be able to advise you and may offer pain-relieving electrical techniques such as TENS, Ultrasound, or Interferential treatment. (Please note that doctor’s consent may be requested before treatment begins.)

Advanced Massage

See Body Works

Advanced Neuro-Muscular Massage

A therapy commonly utilised during Sports and remedial massage.  It involves application of deep pressure to the point of pain to release muscle spasm and ease tension in the muscle, thereby relieving long term muscular pain.

Advanced Reflexology

See reflexology

Alexander Technique

Based on a theory that the way a person uses their body affects their general health. This technique encourages people to optimise their health by teaching them to stand, sit and move according to the body's 'natural design and function'. This is, in essence, a taught technique, rather than a therapy.  The practitioner will help the client to re-educate their body to take up the correct posture for everyday tasks such as sitting, standing and walking.

Allergy Treatments

Ancient Medicine

Animal Healing/Therapy

Anthroposophical medicine

'Anthroposophy' describes people in terms of their physicality, their soul and their spirit. Anthroposophical medicine aims to stimulate a person's natural healing forces through studying the influence of their soul and spirit on their physical body.

Aroma Therapy

See Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

Use of plant extract essential oils inhaled, used as a massage oil, or occasionally ingested. Common in France but practised there by medical doctors only. Can be used to alleviate specific symptoms or as a relaxant.  Essential oils which are extracts from plants and herbs are used through massage to alleviate a wide variety of conditions. A specific blend of oils will be chosen which is specific to the clients individual needs. Especially effective for stress-related conditions. Advice can also be given on the use of essential oils in vaporisers, bathing, compresses, etc.

Aromatherapy for Carers

Practitioners with this qualification will have expertise in using Aromatherapy techniques in the context of the caring professions such as in Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Hospices and at home with dependant relatives.

Assemblage Point Realignment

Auricular (ear) Acupuncture

See Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture

See Acupuncture.  This treatment involves acupuncture on the ear

Australian Bush Flower Remedies

See Flower Remedies

Autogenic Training

Autohaemotherapy

Ayurveda

An ancient discipline, originating in India, based upon the principle of mind- spirit-body interaction and employing natural herbs, usually mixtures, in treatment.

Ayurvedic Medicine

See Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Technique

See Ayurveda

Baby Massage

Parents are taught how to increase bonding by the gentle application of body massage to their babies. The result is often less stressed babies and more confident parents.

Bach Flower Remedies

See Flower Remedies

Balinese Massage (Indonesian)

Beauty and Health Treatments

General term which encompasses both treatments and products used for beautification, cosmetic appearance improvement and support of personal Health and Wellbeing

Biodynamic Massage

Biofeedback

Biomagnet Therapy

Biophytoceutics

Based on Chinese Herbal medicine, the BioPhytoceutics process identifies which active ingredients in each herb are absorbable through the intestine or by the skin, then ensures that each dose of the resulting product contains guaranteed amounts of these active ingredients so that it can be applied as a cream to the skin or in tablet form for ingestion.

Body Alignment

Body Brushing & Exfoliation

A technique used to gently exfoliate the skin.  Particularly relaxing and helpful to the lymphatic and immune systems.

Body Talk

Body Work

Therapies that use rubbing, kneading and the application of pressure to address aches, pains and musculo-skeletal problems. Often used as a relaxant.

Bodywork

See Body Work

Bowen Technique

Light and gentle touch therapy to aid self-healing. A truly holistic treatment invented by Tom Bowen of Australia in the 1950s.

Bowen Therapy

See Bowen Technique

Bowen Vibromuscular Harmonisation

Boxercise

Breema Exercise

Buteyko Breathing

Canadian Candling

See Ear Candling

Candle Healing

Champissage

See Indian Head Massage

Charismatic Healing

Chevutti Thai

Chi Kung

(Pronounced Chikung) Chinese art related to Tai Chi which seeks to relieve symptoms of excessive unnatural stresses which often contribute to other ailments. Similar to Yoga, participants learn breathing techniques and slow movements.

Chinese Cupping

Chinese Face Massage

Chinese Herbal Medicine

See Traditional Chinese medicine.  A tradition of medicine used for thousands of years in China, which has its own system of diagnosis.  Uses combinations of herbs to address a wide range of health problems.

Chinese Medicine

See Traditional Chinese medicine

Chinese Reflexology

See Reflexology

Chiron Healing

Chiropody

Chiropractic

Chiropractic was originally based on the idea that ‘reduced nerve flow’ led to disease. Used almost entirely to treat musculo-skeletal complaints through adjusting muscles, tendon, and joint positions especially of the spine by manipulation and massage techniques. Diagnostic procedures include case histories, conventional clinical examination, electrical impulse resistance and x-rays.

Chiropractic Healing

See Chiropractic

Circuit Training

Uses a series of exercises carried out in rotation to achieve overall fitness or to address specific areas. Each series will be specifically designed to suit your needs.

Clinics

Rooms where people attend for assistance with treatment of specific minor complaints through to major illness.  Practitioners and not necessarily supported with any medical knowledge

Cognitive Therapy

Colon Hydrotherapy

Colour Analysis

Find out which colours suit you best. Improve your self-esteem, mood and effectiveness through the correct use of colour.

Colour Therapy

Exposure to different parts of the colour spectrum will induce physical and emotional changes in the body. Coloured water may be used and visualization of different colours can also be experienced during treatments.

Combination Therapy

Cosmetic Ray Treatments

Counselling

Counselling - Bereavement

See Counselling.  Specialises in the area of bereavement

Counselling - Relationship

See Counselling.  Specialises in the area of Relationships

Counselling for a Therapy

Specific advice relating to the match and applicability of treatments and techniques for health and wellbeing of the individual

Counselling Stress Therapy

A series of psychical therapies that attempt to help patients to work through their thoughts and to reflect on their lives so as to maximise wellbeing.

Cranio Sacral Therapy

Discovered in the early 1900’s by Dr William Sutherland it is based upon the premise that the movement of the skull bones results in different tidal motions in the body which directly reflects the state of health of the bodily systems, mental and emotional states. The treatment will consist of the therapist placing their hands lightly on the client’s head or sacrum and ‘feeling’ for the blockages.

Craniosacral Therapy

See Cranio Sacral Therapy

Crystal Acupuncture

Crystal Therapy

Based on the idea that crystals can absorb and transmit energy and that the body has a continuing fluctuating energy which the crystal helps to tune. Crystals are often placed in patterns around the patient's body to produce an energy network to adjust the patient's energy field or 'aura'.

Crystal Therapy

Dance

Daoyin Tao

Deep Tissue Massage

See Bodywork.  Uses the more intense and deeper massage techniques

Detoxification

Dietetics

See Nutritional Medicine

Dowsing

Traditionally used as a way to identify water sources underground. Is not itself a therapy but is used by a range of other disciplines to answer questions through intuitive skills. Often used in conjunction with Radionics.

Dramatherapy

Dreamtherapy

Ear candling

Also known as Thermal-Auricular or Hopi Ear Candling.  This technique was named after the Native American Tribe who are said to have used them. The candles are hollow tubes made from linen, honey and herbs. These are placed in the ear and lighted. Once removed the ear is massaged. The benefits are said to help a number of conditions affecting the head, ears and sinuses

Eastern Medicine

See Tibb

Electronic Healing

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Energy Healing

Environmental Medicine

Exercise Advice

Exercise and Fitness Knowledge

Exercise to Music

Face/Neck/Shoulder Massage

See Bodywork

Facial Massage

See Holistic Facial Massage

Facial Reflexology

Feldenkrais Method

Feng Sui

Fitball Training

Fitness Assessment

Flower Essences

The theory behind flower remedies is that flowers contain the life force of the plant and this is imprinted into water through sun infusion which is used to make the flower remedy. Flower remedies are often used to help patients let go of negative thoughts; usually flower remedies are ingested.  Invented by Dr Edward Bach each plant and flower extract in Bach Flower Remedies is devised to address a particular emotional condition.

Flower Remedies

See Flower Esseences

Group Exercise

Gymnasium Based Exercise

Hand Massage

See Bodywork

Hand Reflexology

see 'Reflexology'

Hands Free Massage

See Bodywork. Massage using the arm, elbow or foot rather than the hands of the therapist to help the practitioner avoid RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)

Hawaiian Massage

Healing

A system of spiritual healing, sometimes based on prayer and religious beliefs, that attempts to tackle illness through non-physical means, usually by directing thoughts towards an individual. Often involves 'the laying on of hands'.

Healing Circles

Heat & Bath Treatments

Hydrotherapy can be very effective in relieving stress and aches and pains. A range of spa treatments may be offered including Sauna, Steam Bath, Jacuzzi, etc.

Hellerwork

Herbal Medicine

A system of medicine which uses various remedies derived from plants and plant extracts to treat disorders and maintain good health. Another term for this type of treatment is phytotherapy.

Herbalism

See Herbal Medicine

Herbology

See Herbal Medicine

Holistic Face & Body Reading

Holistic Facial Massage

See Bodywork

Homeopathy

A therapy based on the theory of treating like with like. Homeopathic remedies use highly diluted substances that if given in higher doses to a healthy person would produce the symptoms that the dilutions are being given to treat. In assessing the patient homeopaths often take into account a range of physical, emotional and lifestyle factors which contribute to the diagnosis.

Hopi Ear Candles

See Ear Candling

Hot Stone Massage

See Stone Therapy

Hot Stone Therapy

See Stone Therapy

Huna Teachings

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherm

A massage technique using a cushion of warm water beneath the clients and involves a pulling rather than a pushing action. Clients usually lie on their back and therefore it is particularly suitable for those who cannot lie on their stomachs to receive a massage such as pregnant women or those with back problems, etc.

Hypnotherapy

The use of hypnosis in treating behavioural disease and dysfunction, principally mental disorders.

Indian Head Massage

Also known as Champissage, this ancient technique involves the massage and rubbing of the whole head and scalp area as well as the neck and shoulders. It is amongst the best stress-relieving techniques and clients will often fall asleep during a treatment. It can be performed anywhere as no clothing need be removed. It can be combined with Chakra cleansing and essential oils.

Indonesian Massage

Infant Massage Tuition

See Baby Massage

Infra-Red Treatments

Inner Child

Interferential Therapy

Intuitive Healing

Inversion Table

Iridology

The study of the Iris of the eye to determine information about bodily health.  A method of diagnosing problems and assessing health status that relies on studying the iris of the eye and noting marks and changes.

Iris Mapping Consultation

See Iridology

Japanese Holistic Therapies

Jin Shin

Jin Shin Jyutsu

See Jin Shin

Jo Rei

Johrei

See Jo Rei

Kinesiology

A manipulative therapy by which a patient's physical, chemical, emotional and nutritional imbalances are assessed by a system of muscle testing. The measurement of variation in stress resistance of groups of muscles is said to identify deficiencies and imbalances, thus enabling diagnosis and treatments by techniques which usually involve strengthening the body's energy through acupressure points. The muscle testing technique is used to detect minor functional imbalances. It is gentle and painless.

Kirlian

Kundilini Rising

LA Hot Stone Therapy

See Stone Therapy

LA Stone Therapy

See Stone Therapy

Laughter Therapy

Life Coaching

Lifestyle Management

Light Heat Energy (LHE)

Light Therapy

Lomi Lomi

Looyenwork

Magnet Therapy

Magnified Healing

Maharishi Ayurvedic Medicine

A system which promotes transcendental meditation, derived from the Vedic tradition in India.  Recommends the use of herbal preparations similar to those used in Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese medicine.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Also called MLD, this massage technique focuses on the specific areas of the body where the lymph nodes are located. The massage is particularly useful in reducing puffiness or water retention that often occurs in the limbs. Conditions such as Lymphoedema (a blockage of the lymph nodes) can be particularly helped by this technique.

Marigold Therapy

Massage

See Bodywork

Massage and Pregnancy

See Bodywork.  Applies specific and cerful consideration of the issues and practices required at different stages through pregnancy.

Massage with Aromatherapy Oil Blends

See Bodywork and Aromatherapy.  This is massage using pre-blended oil blends supplied commercially to a NON-aromatherapy qualified therapist.

Mechanical & Electrical Treatments

Meditation

A series of techniques used to relax a patient to facilitate deep reflection and a clearing of the mind (see Maharishi Ayurvedic Medicine).

Meridian Therapies

The concept of Meridians is the cornerstone of Chinese therapies. Meridians are the channels through which energy flows around the body. By exerting pressure or stimulating (as in acupuncture), particular points along the Meridian lines the energies can be rebalanced.

Merkaba

Metamorphic Technique

Originated in the 1960’s with the work of Roberts St.John and was developed in the 70’s by Gaston Saint-Pierre. Metamorphic Technique is used as the catalyst to unlock the life force of each individual. By using light touch to the spinal reflex points on the hands, feet and head the practitioner helps to release blocked energy.

Midwifery

Moxibustion

A Chinese medical treatment. Small pyramid –shaped blocks containing herbs, oils and healing plants are burnt over the clients body to aid healing.

MTechnique

Multidimensional Healing

Naturopathy

A method of treatment based on the principle that the natural laws of life apply inside the body as well as outside. Uses a range of natural approaches including diet and herbs and encourages exposure to sun and fresh air to maximise the body's natural responses.

Neck & Shoulder Massage

See Bodywork

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Neurostructural Integration Technique

Nutrition Advice

Nutritional therapists take an assessment of their client, identifying in what ways the client has problems and what help they need. Nutritional therapists will then plan diets for their clients on a progressive basis. Initially identifying the diet that can start helping the problems but continuing to monitor and adjust it as and when needed.

Nutritional Coaching

Nutritional therapists help to examine, analyse and change dietary habits to foster a healthy, balanced diet supporting an individual’s needs, for example in terms of weight gain, weight loss or weight maintenance.

Nutritional Medicine

Term used to cover the use of nutritional methods to address and prevent disease. Uses diets and nutritional supplements. Often used to address allergies and chronic digestive problems.  The difference between nutritional medicine and dietetics is that nutritional therapists work independently in accordance with naturopathic principles and focus on disorders which they believe can be attributed to nutritional deficiency, food intolerance or toxic overload.  They believe these three factors are involved in a wide range of health problems.  Dieticians usually work under medical supervision, using diets to encourage healthy eating and tackle a narrower range of diseases. Nutritional therapists often use exclusion diets and herbal remedies to tackle patients' problems.

Nutritionists

See Nutrition Advice

Occupational Therapy

On Site Massage

See Seated Acupressure Massage

Osteopathy

A system of diagnosis and treatment, usually by manipulation, that mainly focuses on musculo-skeletal problems, but a few schools claim benefits across a wider spectrum of disorders. Historically differs from chiropractic in its underlying theory that it is impairment of blood supply and not nerve supply that leads to problems. However in practice there is less difference than might be assumed. Mainstream osteopathy focuses on musculo-skeletal problems; but prior to osteopathy gaining statutory protection of title, other branches of this therapy purported to diagnose and treat a range of disorders. One such branch is now known as cranio-sacral therapy, which should be considered as a distinct therapy

Osteopathy Massage

See Osteopathy

Paraffin Wax Treatment

Therapists attend the work-place to give a relaxing massage Paraffin Wax Treatment – Not a hair removal technique, but one for warming and softening the skin. It is usually used on the hands or feet as part of a manicure or pedicure, but can be used around different joints of the body. The wax is warmed before use and has a moisturising effect on the skin.

Personal Trainer

The aim of a Personal Trainer is to provide a one to one service that will initially test the level of your fitness assessing your strengths and weaknesses. Once a conclusion is reached a fitness programme adapted to your specific needs will be prepared. The trainer will teach and supervise you whilst performing these exercises at regular intervals.

Physiotherapy

Phytotherapy

See Herbal Medicine

Pilates

Podiatry

Posture Analysis

Pranic Healing

Prayer Healing

Psychic Surgery

Psychology

Psychotherapy

Pulsing

Qi Gong

See Chi Kung

QiGong

See Chi Kung

R.E.S.E.T. (Jaw Therapy)

Radionics

A type of instrument-assisted healing which attempts to detect disease before it has physically manifested itself. It is based on the belief that everyone is surrounded by an invisible energy field which the practitioner tunes into and then attempts to correct problems which have been identified. Practitioners believe it can be done over long distances. Instruments are a focus of the healer's intent and include sugar tablets which carry the healing 'idea'.

Rainbow Energies

Rebirthing

Reflexology

A system of massage of the feet based on the idea that there are invisible zones running vertically through the body, so that each organ has a corresponding location in the foot. It has also been claimed to stimulate blood supply and relieve tension.   Also called Reflex Zone Therapy, it consists of pressure and massage of the reflex points found on the feet (or hands) which mirror the whole body.  It unblocks the energy lines through the Chinese Meridians aiding self-healing and rebalance.  It can be used as a preventative measure to maintain good health as well as a restorative treatment.

Reflexology For Cancer Care

See Reflexology.  Used in the particular support of people suffering from Cancer.

Regression Therapy

Reiki

Reiki aims to connect the universal energy with the individual. Energy flows from the therapist to the client to aid self-healing and reconnect with the ‘earth force’ or ‘Reiki’. Clients remain fully clothed during the session and the practitioner’s hands hover above or lightly touch the body.

Reiki Master

See Reiki

Releasing Entities

Remedial Exercise

Remedial Massage

See Bodywork . A deeper massage than ordinary Swedish relaxation massage to help relieve particular problem areas.  It is practiced for musculo-skeletal problems.  Generally concerned with Rehabilitaion of Injuries.

Rolfing

Seated Acupressure Massage

A specialist massage treatment performed by through clothes on a specially constructed chair to de-stress the tired worker.

Seated Massage

See Seated Acupressure Massage

Seichem

This is a development of Reiki. Reiki is connected with the ‘earth’ force. Seichem incorporates the ‘earth force’ with that of the other elements of ‘fire,’ ‘water’ and ‘light.’ On a practical level the therapy works in a similar way to Reiki.

Sekhem

See Seichem

Seven Rays

Shamanic Healing

Shamanism

See Shamanic Healing

Shiatsu

A type of massage originating from Japan which aims to stimulate the body's healing ability by applying light pressure to points across the body. Relies on the meridian system of 'qi' in a similar way to traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.   An ancient Japanese therapy. “Shi” means finger and “Atsu” meaning pressure.  Similar to acupressure, fingers and thumbs are used to apply pressure at specific points around the body.  Treatment can be given through loose clothing and often takes place a floor level. It combines acupressure with the philosophy of Chinese medicine.

Skeletal Balancing

Slavic Massage

Sleep Therapy

Soul Healing

Sound Frequencies

Sound Therapy

Speech and Language Therapy

Spinal Touch Therapy

Aims to help correct the influence of poor spinal posture on the whole body. Measurements will be taken of your spinal alignment before treatment begins. A gentle massage will then take place along your back and a reassessment given at the end of the treatment.

Spiritual Healing

Sports Event Massage

See Bodywork. Uses intense massage techniques particularly suitable for those who have been or intend to be involved with sporting activity.

Sports Injuries Massage

See Bodywork.  Uses a range of different massage techniques including palpation, soft tissue release, strain-counter strain, neuro-muscular technique and others.

Sports Laser Therapy

Sports Massage

See Bodywork. This uses specific  different massage techniques to promote efficient healing of injuries caused by sporting or other activities to the body's soft tissue. It is generally used in the maintenance of fitness, both pre and post event massage. The therapist will choose massage techniques according to the tissue damage present not the cause of the problem.

Sports Therapy

See Bodywork. Sports Therapy is a range of manual and mechanical treatments which is used to improve sports injuries and maintain a desired level of fitness.

Stone Therapy

Heated smooth lava stones and frozen marble stones are placed on the body and used during a gentle massage. The result is a deep intense massage therapy.

Stress Management

Stress management treatments usually work on counselling clients so they are able to identify the main stress factors in their life, remove which ones they can and then how best to deal with the others. Common stress management treatments include: - Individual Exercise plans, Body Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Dietary advice and Holistic Facial Massage

Stress Massage

See Bodywork

Swedish Massage

See Bodywork

T.E.N.S.

Tai-Chi

Takionic

Tantra

Taping & Bandaging

Use of tape and bandages with specialised application to aid with support and injury prevention for soft tissue and joints

Taping & Strapping Techniques

See Taping and Bandaging

Thai Foot Massage

See Thai Massage

Thai Hand Massage

See Thai Massage

Thai Massage

A particularly vigorous form of massage involving the stretching of the client into different positions. The practitioner will use their hands, arms, legs and feet to achieve this end. Usually done at floor level.

Therapeutic Massage

See Bodywork.

Therapeutic Touch

See Touch Therapy

Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Ear candle)

See Ear Candling

Thought Field Therapy (TFT)

Tibb

Tibb is a tradition which synthesises elements of health philosophy from Egypt, India, China and classical Greece. It literally means 'nature'. The concept of wholeness and balance permeates the principle of Tibb. Imbalance is thought to cause disease. It is thought to occur on four levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Tibb uses a range of treatments including massage, manipulation, dietary advice and herbal medicine, and a psychotherapeutic approach to restore imbalances which are considered the cause of disease.

Tibetan Acupressure Head Massage

Tong Ren

Touch Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine

The theory behind Traditional Chinese medicine is that the body is a dynamic energy system. There are two types of energy - Yin qi and Yang qi - and it is thought if there is an imbalance in Yin and Yang qi then symptoms occur. Traditional Chinese medicine uses a number of treatment methods to restore the balance of Yin and Yang qi; these include acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and the exercise technique Qigong.

Trager Work

Tui Na Massage

Chinese massage which rebalances Chi (Qi) energy. Can be done through clothing and combines massage, accupressure and manipulation techniques.

Ultrasound Therapy

Treatment using sound waves beyond the audible spectrum. Used mainly for the treatment of sports injuries. See “Advanced Clinical Sports Therapy”.

Vertical Reflexology

Sometimes called VRT or the Booth Method it works like conventional Reflexology but on the ankle and top of the foot rather than the sole.

Vibrational Therapy

A combination of colour, light and sound therapy.

Vision Improvement and Therapies

Visualisation

A form of meditation which can be combined with the benefits of positive thought

Weight Management

Yoga

A system of adopting postures with related exercises designed to promote spiritual and physical well-being.

Yoga Therapy

See Yoga

Zen Body Therapy

Zero Balancing

Developed by Dr Fritz Smith in 1973 it is designed to promote good health and a sense of well-being. Clients begin seated and then move to a reclining position. The practitioner will concentrate on the skeletal system and particularly the joints which will receive a gentle touch. The aim is to create harmony and balance.

Zone Therapy