Therapies

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an holistic approach to health based on over 2,000 years of development and refinement in the Far East. Acupuncture is as much about the maintenance of health as the management of disease. Traditional acupuncture is used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. Its focus is on improving the overall well-being [...]

Advanced Hypnotherapy

What is Advanced Hypnotherapy and how does it work? Modern Advanced Hypnotherapy is a pro-active process that can create positive change. It combines conversational style with a speedy form of psychotherapy. It is not passive, there is no spell and you keep control. It is a powerful and dynamic therapy because it allows you to [...]

Antenatal Birth Preparation

Antenatal birth preparation classes are designed to increase well-being during your pregnancy, help you bond with your baby growing within and unravel some of the mysteries surrounding birth. You may have a clear idea of how you want to give birth or you may feel undecided. The aim is to help you reduce anxieties and [...]

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy massage involves the use of pure essential oils to help promote health and enhance well-being. It works on both physical and emotional levels, aiding relaxation, restoring balance and revitalising mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy can benefit the body in a number of ways. These benefits are not only brought about through the massage itself, [...]

Ayurvedic Facial Massage

This truly holistic treatment works primarily on the pressure/marma points of the face. Pressure points are vital energy points similar to acupressure used in Chinese medicine. In Ayurveda, it is said that the “life force” is located in the head. By balancing the energy within these vital points, it will promote health at all levels [...]

Chi Kung

Chi Kung exercises originated as a Healthcare System in China thousands of years ago. Chi Kung encourages good health and well-being and is the original Art Form from which the martial art Tai Chi Chuan was developed. Chi Kung emphasizes the importance of relating breathing to physical movement so increasing the effectiveness of exercising. Chi [...]

Chiropractic

The art of treating injury, pain and discomfort by using your hands — a long lived traditional treatment that has been around for centuries. The philosophy of chiropractic is restoration of normal nerve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the body by way of releasing pressure in spinal joints. It has been said [...]

Counselling

Counselling provides a regular time and space for people to talk about their troubles and explore difficult feelings in an environment that is dependable, free from intrusion and confidential. A counsellor should respect your viewpoint while helping you to deal with specific problems, cope with crises, improve your relationships, or develop better ways of living. [...]

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure. It is a more focused type of massage during which the therapist works to release chronic muscle tension or knots, known as ‘adhesions’. When muscles are stressed, they [...]

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Electrical messages are sent through your body to keep it informed of what’s going on. Disruptions or blockages in these electrical pathways can cause limiting thoughts and emotions and lead to ill-health. EFT uses gentle pressure on meridian points — the body’s electrical, or energy pathways — to change the way energy travels around the [...]

Facials

We offer a range of facials for all skin types and conditions. When visiting our beauty salon, our professional beauty therapists will analyse your skin condition and advise on which facial treatment is best for your individual needs. Having a regular facial is a great way to relax with many clients finding these treatments to [...]

Holistic Massage

Massage is the therapeutic application of touch upon the skin and muscles. It has significant benefits for all the body’s essential systems. Oils are used to nourish the skin and improve the flow of massage movements. Massage treatments are tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. The duration and frequency of treatments is [...]

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their specific symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Like with like Homeopathy is based on the [...]

Hot Stone Massage

Hot stone therapy is a massage technique and almost self-descriptive. The technique combines massage with the application of heated stones over the entire body, including the face, hands and feet. The stones are used in two ways. One use is similar to a heating pad where the stones are positioned over or under soft towels [...]

Hypnotherapy

What is Hypnosis? Healing by “trance state” has been acknowledged for centuries and has been observed, in one form or another, in virtually every culture throughout the world. However, the term “hypnosis” (from the Greek “hypnos”, meaning “sleep”) was only coined around 1840 and remains a somewhat less than accurate description of the experience as, [...]

Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage (or “Champi” in Hindi) is a practice that stemmed from a tradition of family grooming and is still practiced in families and also at barbers in India. It was brought to the UK by Narendra Metha, a blind man who developed and formalized Indian Head Massage into a therapy. Metha arrived in [...]

Manicures

Your hands say it all! Why not treat them to a manicure? Look younger, fresher, self confident with well groomed hands! Whether you are a busy person looking for a quick fix or looking for a luxury treat, there is something for you. Choose a Shape & Polish and give your nails a re-shape, buff, [...]

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

It is the science of how the brain codes learning and experience. This coding affects all communication and behaviour and how we learn and interpret the world around us. Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, came about as a result of two Americans, Grinder and Bandler, who researched why some people were just competent in a given [...]

Nutritional Therapy

What is Nutritional Therapy? It is an individual-centred approach to healthcare that employs assessment and intervention using nutritional, lifestyle-based and related health sciences. This assists the individual to optimise their physiological, emotional, cognitive and physical function. The key focus of Nutritional Therapy is to achieve wellbeing and good health by balancing and sustaining the function, [...]

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions (not just back pain) and is recognised by the British Medical Association. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. Osteopaths use their hands [...]

Pedicures

Treat your feet! A pedicure is just what you need to soothe those tired over-worked feet. A pedicure usually begins with a therapeutic foot bath or spa, where your feet are soaked and cleansed in warm, scented water. Creams and aromatherapy oils will be massaged into your feet to refresh and soften your skin. Many [...]

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is concerned with human movement. Through treatment, rehabilitation, health promotion and injury prevention, we aim to restore balance, movement and function within the body. There are many injuries/conditions which can be treated effectively with physiotherapy. The sooner an injury is treated, the quicker it will heal, and the less likely it is to cause [...]

Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. It works by strengthening deep postural muscles and therefore building strength from the inside out. “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the [...]

Postnatal Mother and Baby Group

This is a nurturing and supportive group which is beneficial to mothers and their young babies from six weeks up to crawling age. These classes encourage meaningful interaction and bonding with your baby and are a great way to meet other new mums. Each class includes: Baby massage Simple massage strokes to help soothe and [...]

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage is a gentle massage specifically tailored for the expectant mother’s needs. As well as being deeply relaxing and a lovely way to spoil yourself, pregnancy massage is also great for the emotional and physiological well being of both mother and baby. It is not carried out in the Mothers’s first trimester and only [...]

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is the treatment of emotional and behavioural issues by encouraging insight into problems in order to relieve symptoms and create a change in behaviour. Going through the therapy process changes people’s feelings about themselves and their situations, and they become happier, more self-confident, and more effective in their day-to-day living. It is considered that [...]

Reflexology

This Ancient Chinese and Egyptian Therapy is based on the principal that the whole body is mapped on the feet. Reflexology works on pressure points on the feet, known as reflex points, which correspond to different parts, organs and systems of the body. By working on the reflex point, Reflexology aims to correct any imbalances [...]

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life (Rei) Energy (Ki). It is a form of spiritual healing and has its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings. Reiki is the vital life energy which flows through all living things and which can be activated for the purpose of healing. Reiki practitioners believe that everyone has the [...]

Sports Massage

Sports Massage treatment involves an individually tailored soft tissue massage to treat the stress, tension and fatigue that occurs through occupational, recreational or sporting activities. More and more people are realising that a complete workout routine includes not only the exercise itself, but also caring for the wear-and-tear and minor injuries that naturally occur with [...]

Thai Foot Massage

A relaxing and therapeutic massage of the feet and lower legs, using hand massage and the use of a Thai massage stick to stimulate the reflex points on the feet. Thai Foot Massage stimulates these points to promote a feeling of well-being. A Thai Foot Massage usually lasts about an hour and can be modified [...]

Waxing

Waxing is the removal of unwanted hair usually found under the arm, bikini line and legs; however, any part of the body can be waxed. The effects of waxing will last for between 4 to 6 weeks on the body, up to 2 weeks on the face. This will vary with the individual and re-growth [...]

Yoga

Yoga originated thousands of years ago and is a practical way to deal with the stresses and strains of modern life. Attending a regular yoga class helps maintain good general health by improving the efficiency of the body. It tones the muscles, loosens up the joints, helps reduce stiffness and improves overall physical strength and [...]

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