Treatment

Treatment is available from our experienced Practitioners. Referrals are accepted from General Practitioners, or Consultants, as and when necessary. The Treatment Clinic is in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England - please telephone +44 (0)1229 470120 for an appointment.

TREATMENTS AVAILABLE

Aromatherapy Facial Treatment

Bowen Technique

Foot-Reflex Massage

Remedial Massage

Reiki Healing

Full details follow:

Aromatherapy facial treatments £30 (25-30 mins)

During an Aromatherapy Massage, essential oils are applied to the skin and worked into the body, using neuromuscular techniques focused upon the nervous system.

The massage loosens tight muscles and clears blocked tissue by focusing on control-points in the energy-system. As the skin responds, the subcutaneous nerves communicate with the internal organs, glands, nerves and circulatory system.

The effect may be stimulating or calming - depending upon the types of oils used and, also, upon the needs of the individual receiving the treatment.

The oils are compatible with the basic structure of the skin, penetrating it layer by layer - moisturising it, making it more supple and stimulating the production of new cells.

To make an appointment please call 01229 470120. If the telephone is on 'answer-machine' please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

BOWEN THERAPY (THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE Nature in Balance). £45.00 for the first appointment and £30 thereafter.

It is easy to forget that the body is part of nature. Our modern lives subject us to many harmful aspects, without us realising that the body is a finely tuned structure needing little to upset the balance. It is only when something goes wrong that we appreciate how much we rely on normal functioning and are, therefore, anxious to restore the balance quickly.

The BOWEN TECHNIQUE is a soft tissue remedial therapy consisting of a series of gentle moves over the muscle, ligament, tendon and fascia (connective tissue) of the body, using the thumb and fingers. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and the treatment is very gentle, subtle and relaxing. The non-invasiveness and gentleness are what makes the Bowen Technique so unique.

The Bowen Technique is a method of enabling the body to restore itself. It allows the body to do the work required - without imposing the will of the therapist onto the patient. The patient has the opportunity to relax and allow the body time to make the subtle, fine adjustments which help to rebalance, relieve tension and reduce pain.

It can be performed through light clothing, each session lasting approximately 30-45 minutes. In many cases, relieve is gained in 2-6 sessions, although further treatments may sometimes be required. Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Sports Therapists and Physiotherapists are among the many professionals and lay people who use the Bowen Technique and are continually amazed at the effectiveness of this simple and gentle form of 'hands on' therapy.

The Bowen Technique is safe and effective for people of all ages.

The Australian Connection

The BOWEN TECHNIQUE was pioneered by Mr. Tom Bowen of Victoria, Australia in the 1950s. He alone treated an incredible 13,000 patients a year. Oswald Rentsch, an osteopath, studied under Tom Bowen and documented his work. 'Ossie' has been responsible subsequently for introducing the technique into many countries world-wide, with the UK being the most recent to discover the power of this remarkable therapy. 'Bowtech', the original method of The Bowen Technique, was devised by Mr Tom Bowen.

Alison Perrott is a member of The Bowen Therapy Professional Association and The Bowen Association UK.

Bowen treatments £45.00 for the first appointment and £30 thereafter.

To make an appointment please call 01229 470120. If the telephone is on 'answer-machine' please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

FOOT REFLEX MASSAGE

Reflexology is an efficient procedure for stimulating the body's healing forces through precise massage applied to reflex points in the feet. Each reflex point corresponds to part of the body; therefore, by virtue of a Reflex treatment, one can treat the whole person. Evidently forms of Reflexology were practised by African and Red Indian tribes and by the ancient Egyptians. Dr William Fitzgerald, an American Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, achieved public attention, in the early 1920s, by discovering that pressure applied to an area of the foot anaesthetised the ear. Later practitioners have developed and expanded his original work.

Whilst not claimed as a 'cure-all', many conditions have been relieved by a course of treatments. The arrangement of the reflex areas is such that a 'map' of the body is found in the soles of the feet. The right and left feet correspond to the right and left sides of the body. The arrangement is based on a system of ten longitudinal energy-zones, described by Dr Fitzgerald in the 1930s.

Exactly how reflexology works is not yet proven - though several theories exist. The Institute of Reflexology adheres to the view that energy is constantly flowing through channels or zones in the body that terminate to form reflex points on the hands and feet. When the energy flow is unimpeded, we remain healthy; if blocked by tension, or congestion, disease occurs.

The initial benefit of reflex treatment is relaxation. Reducing tension improves blood supply, enables unimpeded nerve functioning and re-establishes harmony (homeostasis) among bodily functions. Since most diseases stem from the effects of stress, a reflex treatment from a qualified practitioner can be of enormous benefit for a wide range of conditions.

During treatment, all the reflex points in both feet are massaged. Extra attention is given to those areas related to complaints, e.g. if a woman is suffering from migraines associated with her menstrual cycle, attention is given to the areas relating to the head and hormonal system. Fairly firm pressure is applied to each reflex point and, if the corresponding part of the body is disordered, tenderness will be felt in the foot. This ranges from a dull ache to a sharp pain, subject to the degree of imbalance. However, treatment is not painful and pressure applied is adjusted to suit each client.

It takes approximately 30 minutes to massage all the reflex areas and, during that time, you will be sitting or lying comfortably. Although a powerful therapy, many people find the treatment a pleasant opportunity to relax. For most conditions, a course of treatment is required but this will be discussed during the free consultation.

All practitioners are members of The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists and adhere to their strict codes and guidelines.

Reflex treatment - first appointment £45.00 (50-60 mins)

Reflex treatment- subsequent appointments £30.00 (30-35 mins)

To make an appointment please call 01229 470120. If the telephone is on 'answer-machine' please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

REIKI HEALING

Reiki means universal life-energy, i.e. rei - universe, ki - life-force, a Japanese system of healing promoting all aspects of well-being, Reiki is a form of healing touch that conducts energy through the giver to the receiver.

Its most profound effect is an almost immediate feeling of complete relaxation that reduces stress-levels dramatically. A holistic therapy, in that it works on the mind, body and spirit by stimulating the body's own natural healing capacity, it can be used alone, or with other treatments, to help restore physical and emotional problems.

Reiki Healing £30.00 (25-30 mins.)

To make an appointment, please call 01229 470120. If the telephone is on 'answer-machine' please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE

This is a specialised massage for those with problem areas such as: Neck-Tension, Head-Tilt, Migraine, Sinusitis, Whiplash Injuries, Vertigo, Lordosis, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Back-Problems, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulders, Lumbar Curves, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot problems, Hyper-extended Knees, Shortened Achilles Tendon, Knocked-Knees and Restless Legs.

Remedial Massage - specific areas £35.00 (25-30 mins.)

To make an appointment please call 01229 470120. If the telephone is on 'answer-machine' please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.