Other Therapies
Western Herbal Medicine:
Herbal medicine uses extracts of whole plants - roots, leaves, flowers, bark and berries to prevent and treat illness. This system of medicine has been used for centuries in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Plant medicines work in synergy with the body to overcome illness, to strengthen and stimulate its systems in order to regain balance and health. It is suitable for adults and children.
Western herbal medicine combines traditional knowledge and scientific evidence of herbal medicine with orthodox medical and diagnostic skills. Practitioners are required to complete a degree or obtain a similar level qualification to practice. Each patient will receive a unique prescription based on their individual requirements which may contain a number of different herbs that have different therapeutic actions on the body to restore health. Herbal medicine can help a wide range of conditions including:
- Allergies
- Circulatory problems
- Energy and stamina problems
- Emotional health
- Digestive conditions
- Infections
- Fatigue syndromes
- Skin conditions
- Musculoskeletal conditions
For more information on all of the above, go to the website of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists: www.nimh.org.uk
Hypnotherapy:
Hypnosis is a natural state of heightened awareness, where you are able to open your mind to beneficial suggestions and where you can make use of your imagination to help make positive changes in your life. Hypnotherapy is rather like being in a daydream, it is a state called "trance". It might be a deep trance or it might only be a light trance. Everybody experiences this differently, but the client is always in control.
Hypnotherapy can help with a range of issues, including:
- Anxiety
- Phobias & Panic attacks
- Trauma
- Public speaking
- Weight loss/gain
- Quitting smoking
- Self esteem & confidence
- Test & exam nerves
- Depressive low moods
- Sleep problems
- Compulsive shopping, eating or cleaning
- Pain management
- IBS
- Flying & dental worries
Massage:
Massage is a "hands-on" treatment in which the therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well-being. Massage can range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and evoke feelings of calmness. Although massage affects the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems.
Acupuncture:
Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. It focuses on improving the overall well being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.
According to traditional Chinese Philosophy, our health is dependent on the smooth and balanced flow of energy through a series of channels beneath the skin. The energy is known as Qi (pronounced ‘chi) and the channels are called meridians. By inserting fine needles into specific points along the meridians, an acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s own healing response and help restore its natural balance. Acupuncturists believe flow of Qi can be affected by a number of factors. These include emotional states such as anxiety, stress, anger, fear or grief, poor nutrition, hereditary factors, infections, and trauma.
The beneficial effects of acupuncture may also be explained from a more Western perspective, by the activation of neurological mechanisms that help to reduce pain.
Many people use acupuncture for help with specific symptoms or conditions. Others choose acupuncture as a preventive measure to strengthen their constitution or because they just feel generally unwell. Acupuncture is considered suitable for all ages including, children and the elderly. It can be integrated with conventional medicine. The NICE guidelines for the treatment of low back pain suggest that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for this condition.
Core Process Psychotherapy:
Core Process psychotherapy is a mindfulness-based approach that draws both from western psychotherapeutic models and the wisdom and compassion of Buddhist psychology. Therapy is an opportunity to enquire into the nature of your distress, whatever the source might be, to have it held without judgement, and to gradually move towards an easier relationship to it.
For more information go to: www.lewespsychotherapy.co.uk.
Natural Nutrition:
Natural nutrition is a holistic approach to healing which looks at your diet, lifestyle and family history to identify the underlying reasons for your current problems and symptoms. Natural nutrition treats the whole person creating space for movement and healing in your body on both a physical and emotional level to help you regain energy, health, mental clarity and vitality.
The dietary and naturopathic recommendations made are tailored specifically for each patient and supplements are only recommended where necessary.
For more information, go to: www.nutritionandhealing.co.uk.
