What is it?

More than just a foot massage, Reflexology is an alternative practice that involves applying different levels of pressure to specific points on the feet, based on the theory that these points are connected to certain organs and body systems.

What is it for?

Whilst it is not used to diagnose or cure disease, Reflexology is used extensively to complement other treatments for conditions such as anxiety, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, headaches, kidney function, PMS, sinusitis and many more.

How is it done?

Often set in a very calming environment, Reflexology is done using specific thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques often without the use of oil or lotion.

What is it?

Originating in Tibet, the bowls are a type of bell that vibrate and produce a rich, deep tone. Buddhist monks have long used Tibetan singing bowls in meditation practice.

What is it for?

Singing bowls are said to promote relaxation and offer powerful healing properties. They are used to reduce stress, joint pain and headaches and can help to improve circulation, the digestive system and muscle regeneration.

How is it done?

In a calm and relaxing environment, the wooden mallet is rotated round the rim of the bowl to create a variety of tones.

What is it?

Reiki is an alternative holistic therapy. Coming from the Japanese word (Rei) meaning “Universal Life” and (Ki) meaning “Energy”, Reiki is a subtle and effective form of energy healing.

What is it for?

Reiki can help with a very wide variety of issues. It is often used to aid relaxation, to strengthen wellbeing and to resolve energy imbalances. It can help to reduce anxiety, pain and fatigue and can also be used to manage symptoms, reduce side effects of medication and support recovery after surgery.

How is it done?

Using a technique called ‘palm-healing’ or ‘hands- on’ healing, Reiki is simply performed by the practitioner lightly placing their hands on a series of locations around the body, in order to channel the healing energy. It is sometimes also performed by slightly hovering the hands above the body.

What is it?

Massage, sports massage, deep tissue and Myofascial Release are all forms of massage therapy. Whilst Massage works with soft tissue and the overall system of muscles in the body, Myofascial Release works specifically with the connective tissue (fascia) to relieve tightness.

What is it for?

All these types of massage are effective for conditions including stress-related tension, cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, sports injury and depression. Myofascial Release is specifically used to treat myofascial pain syndrome, as well as give you back your full range of motion.

How is it done?

Massage therapy involves steady movement, like kneading and stroking on the muscles whilst myofascial release uses sustained yet delicate pressure to stretch, lengthen and relax the fascia, both throughout different areas of the body.

What is it?

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation, a state of focused attention and intense concentration to achieve a heightened sense of awareness sometimes called a trance. Then, positive suggestions are used alongside guided imagery in order to deal with a variety of issues.

What is it for?

Hypnotherapy has well documented success in helping to treat issues related to drinking, drug use, gambling, eating disorders, weight control, smoking and pain relief but it can also be used to help with a variety of other issues.

How is it done?

A hypnotherapist will use relaxation techniques to help you reach a state where the conscious part of your mind is relaxed and your subconscious part is more open to suggestion, in order to address your concerns.

What is it?

Yoga is an ancient and well-known form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing. The main components of yoga are ‘postures’ which are a series of various movements.

Laughter Yoga is a modern exercise involving pro-longed voluntary laughter.

What is it for?

Yoga helps to develop strength and suppleness and is an effective form of relaxation and stress management.

Laughter Yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter.

How is it done?

Undertaken in a group environment, Yoga is led by an expert instructor who will take you through the postures and breathing. Similarly, in Laughter Yoga, an instructor will guide you through the laughing techniques.

What is it?

First developed over 40 years ago, IEMT is a technique that uses the eyes to change negative neurological imprints and behavioural patterns, based on the idea that particular eye movements link to certain parts of the brain. It is said to rapidly reduce unwanted feelings and help resolve issues.

What is it for?

Anxiety, anger management, depression, nervous disorders, PTSD, panic, low self-esteem, emotional blocks and stress are just a few of the issues that IEMT can be used as a treatment for.

How is it done?

The practitioner will guide you through simple eye movements whilst using questioning techniques in order to change a particular thought pattern that may be problematic for you.

What is it?

Originally for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise. It is often described as meditation in motion.

What is it for?

Relaxation, stress reduction, increased energy, improved balance, symptom management and a variety of other health benefits.

How is it done?

Led by an instructor in a group setting, gentle, flowing movements are used to promote serenity.

What is it?

An ancient form of alternative medicine, Cupping is a technique that creates local suction on the skin through the application of special cups.

What is it for?

Cupping can help with localised pain, inflammation and blood flow. It aids relaxation and well-being and can also be used as a deep tissue massage.

How is it done?

During a treatment, a cup is placed on the skin and then heated or suctioned onto the skin. There are three main types of cupping (wet, dry and fire) each involving a slightly different technique.

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