Therapy Topics

Many misconceptions surround the topic of acupuncture and they all contribute to the misunderstanding of its worth as medical treatment. It is understandable that the thought of having needles inserted into ones body for health purposes is questionable, but...  more about acupuncture »

• › Chinese Acupuncture
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Whilst we are young and still learning how to control our bodies, we are far more susceptible to picking up habits that interfere with our natural freedom of movement. These habits we pick up on throughout life such as 'slumping' eventually become so...  more about alexander technique »

Aromatherapy is a form of complementary therapy known for its use of volatile plant oils. These oils are more commonly referred to as essential oils and are a powerful tool that have a wide variety of benefits. Not only do they affect you emotionally but they...  more about aromatherapy »

Autogenic Training provides a drug free approach to a whole host of stress related conditions, both physical and emotional. The technique teaches individuals simple relaxation techniques which increase body awareness and reverse automatic stress response....  more about autogenic training »

The term 'Ayurvedic Medicine' refers to a system of traditional medicine which is native to India. According to Indian philosophy and its theory of evolution, the universe is comprised of five basic elements, air, fire, water, earth and ether, which are...  more about ayurvedic medicine »

Developed in the 1950's in Australia by Tom Bowen, bowen therapy is a stimulating, restorative, holistic therapy which aims to relieve pain and inflammation by releasing congestion and stimulating energy flow. Bowen is a non-invasive energy vibrational...  more about bowen therapy »

The term chiropractor refers to all medical practitioners who specialise in musculoskeletal issues. Most chiropractors believe that the health of the spine and the associated nervous system can influence the overall health of the entire body. Treatment from a...  more about chiropractic treatment »

The human body is able to function as a result of numerous complex systems that are part of our make up. The system that is relevant to craniosacral therapy is aptly named the 'craniosacral system' and it is composed primarily of membranes and cerebrospinal...  more about craniosacral therapy »

Crystal therapy is an ancient healing system concerned with treating patients holistically through the precise placement of crystals on the body and the surrounding room. This means that, unlike Western healthcare (which tends to focus on treating one...  more about crystal therapy »

Herbalism is the ancient tradition of studying and using herbs for their healing properties. The term 'herb' refers to all plant parts, including the stems, leaves, fruit, flowers, roots, bark and seeds. Human beings have been harnessing the healing...  more about herbalism »

• › Chinese Herbal Medicine
• › Western Herbal Medicine

Homeopathy is a complementary therapy involving medicines made from heavily diluted plant, animal and mineral extract designed to activate the body's natural defences. Although frequently met with scepticism in the West, homeopathy is rapidly gaining credence...  more about homeopathy »

The term Hydrotherapy ('hydro' meaning water) refers to a process which uses water at any temperature or form to relieve pain and treat illness, and is a practice which has been in use since the 5th century B.C. It was Greek physician Hippocrates who first...  more about hydrotherapy & colonic hydrotherapy »

The word kinesiology originates from the Greek word kinesis (meaning movement) and describes a non-invasive holistic energy therapy that combines some of the ancient principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern muscle monitoring...  more about kinesiology »

There is much speculation as to where the term 'massage' originated from but experts believe it was born from the Greek word 'Massein' meaning 'to knead' or the Arabic word 'mash' which means 'to press softly'. These two terms describe massage perfectly as...  more about massage therapy »

The word Naturopathy originates from the 19th Century European expression “Nature cures” and refers to an entire system of holistic health care which incorporates numerous natural therapies in order to restore health to the patient. Similar to...  more about naturopathy »

Back in the 1870's American physician Andrew Taylor Still compared the human body to that of a machine, proclaiming that in actual fact they were quite similar and therefore human bodies should function well if they are mechanically sound. His treatments...  more about osteopathy »

Physiotherapy, known as physio for short, is a science-based form of healthcare which uses physical methods such as massage and manipulation of the body. It is used to help restore the body’s full range of movement after an injury as well as helping to...  more about physiotherapy »

Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to and massaging certain areas of the feet. The aim is to encourage a healing effect on other areas of the body, including organs, glands and muscles, and improve general health and wellbeing. It is also...  more about reflexology »

Reiki, pronounced ‘ray-key’, is a Japanese word meaning ‘Universal Life Energy’, an energy which is all around us and flows through all living things. Reiki evolved from the experience, ancient teachings, meditation and research of a...  more about reiki »

Shiatsu is Japanese for 'finger pressure' and is the term which refers to a holistic health care system which uses pressure applied through fingers, thumbs and palms on areas of pain or sensitivity. The Shiatsu principles are much the same as the theories...  more about shiatsu »

Thought Field Therapy (TFT) is a variation of psychotherapy which involves using a precise sequence of gentle tapping on certain energy meridian points whilst the individual focuses their thoughts on the emotional problem they are trying to expel. This...  more about thought field therapy »

Yoga therapy is the specialist adaptation of yoga for those suffering with specific health problems and physical injuries. Although regular yoga sessions can improve general health, the practice does not aim to resolve serious conditions and is more focused...  more about yoga therapy »