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We
offer a range of complementary health
treatments, aimed at reducing stress
and tension, promoting relaxation and
improving our client's wellbeing. Our
therapies are outlined below.
Reflexology
Bach Flowers
Herbal Medicine
Bi-Aura Therapy
Aromatherapy
Massage
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Hypnosis
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REFLEXOLOGY
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology
originated in China 5,000 years ago. This is a gentle therapy where the
feet will be gently worked on with massage, stroking
and other techniques. This
therapy helps to reduce stress and anxiety and
promotes a feeling of wellbeing.
Reflexology can promote natural healing by helping
the body to rebalance and
so enable self healing to take place. Some
clients after a treatment experience
a desire to rest and sleep which in itself may
be an opportunity for the body to recoup
its energy. Crystalline deposits accumulate in
the reflex points in the feet which
makes them tender to touch.
When we are feeling ill or under stress
these reflex points become what we
term congested and a reflexologist
will work to unblock and balance them.
In order to help your body restore
it's natural balance. The Reflexologist may use a light
touch or slightly deeper pressure
depending on the client's needs, and
the desired outcome of the treatment.
A lighter touch works more on an emotional
level, and by using a deeper pressure
the therapist Is working at a deeper
level on the physical body. The client
will be asked to assist the relexologist
by giving feedback during the treatment
in order to assure that the client
is comfortable with the treatment.
How does it help us?
There are various reflex areas on
the feet which are associated with
the various organs and systems in
the body. By working on an area
of the feet we are indirectly affecting
the related part of the body.
For instance the large toe is the
reflex area for your head. Having
a reflexology treatment is a little
like having a mini M.O.T. for your
body. Your body will be given
a little boost, your immune system
will be worked on and your lymphatic
system, which helps you get rid of
toxins, so you will also have a de-tox
after the treatment and the body will
have a cleanse. The treatment
also releases pain-killing endorphins
so it is a useful treatment for anyone
in pain. It also eases any tension
held in the body.
Some people report that they feel relaxed and
re-energised by the treatment
and some feel they are able to cope and focus
better. This therapy does have
a cumulative effect, and regular treatments are
most beneficial.
A course of 4 to 6 treatments is normally advised
if there is a particular
problem. Some clients come every 4 to 6
weeks just to de-stress, relax,
and de-tox.
What conditions
is it useful for?
Stress, insomnia, fluid retention, headaches,
migraines, digestive problems,
sub-fertility, anxiety, leg cramps, high blood
pressure, fatigue, hormonal imbalances.
Treatment and Costs
At
a first appointment, a consultation including
completing a health questionnaire,
will be carried out, in order to gain a picture
of your current health.
Diet and lifestyle advice may also be given
in order to help you achieve
optimum health.
Treatments cost are £35.00
for the first treatment which will
take 1hr and 15 minutes.
Repeat treatments are £28.00
for an hour.
For further information please contact the
natural clinic.
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BACH FLOWER THERAPY
In the 1920's and
30's a noted homeopath and bacterologist
called Dr Edward Bach discovered a
complete system of 38 Flower Remedies.
This is a subtle form of energy medicine,
but very effective, and safe for all
the family. The remedies are prepared
from flowers and trees, and provide
a harmless, non-habit forming system
of healing. Dr Bach discovered that
certain wild flowers contain the vitality
to help restore balance in a personality
thrown out of harmony, by worries,
or stress, fatigue, or feeling low
and depressed about our daily lives.
How does it
work?
This
is a very gentle form of therapy where a treatment
bottle will be given to the client containing
a combination of Bach Flower Essences. The purpose
of the remedies is to bring you back into balance
whether you are over anxious,
depressed, unable to sleep, have a deep rooted
fear of some kind, or similar
conditions. Taking the flower remedies
over a time will help with these problems.
The Bach Remedies do not interfere with nor
be affected by any other form of medical
treatment. They do however contain a tiny
amount of brandy in the mixture,
so this is not a therapy for those intolerant
to alcohol.
What conditions can
this be useful for?
This therapy is useful
for anyone who suffers from depression, lack
of confidence, anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue,
stress, insomnia.
Bach Flower Therapy can be helpful if you are
going through any change
In your life and can be particularly useful for
women during the menopause.
It is also useful for children and young adults
who may be going through changes
In their life, (moving house, changing school,
sitting exams etc)
It can also offer support for those who are in
chronic pain.
Treatment and costs
During
the consultation the therapist
will ask relevant questions about yourself
In order to build up a clear picture of the remedies
needed. A prescription will
then be obtained for the client by a careful
diagnosis. A treatment bottle will
then be given containing your individual remedy.
Consultations last about 30 to 40 minutes and
cost £18.00 this will include
your treatment bottle. Repeat consultations
are £15.00
For further information please contact the
natural clinic.
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HERBAL
MEDICINE
What is
herbal medicine?
All over the world, in all cultures and throughout
time people have used plants not only as food
but also for medicinal purposes. Flowers, leaves
and bark are used for healing. Western Herbal
Medicine as practised today in Britain, has its
roots in ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece and
Rome.
Many modern medicines are are based on plants,
for example, aspirin was developed from an anti-inflammatory
compound found in the bark of the willow tree.
How can the
herbs be of help?
A Herbalist will use a combination
of herbs to restore the patient’s health
and vitality. By using herbs we can improve
and enhance our physical, mental and emotional
well-being.
Each patient is treated as an individual and
herbs are chosen to suit each individual. Your
herbs will mostly be given as a liquid tincture,
and you may be given herbal teas, creams or tablets
depending on your condition. With herbal
medicine the whole person and the underlying
cause of the illness, and not just the symptoms
will be treated.
What conditions
can herbal medicine help?
Herbs can be used
to treat many conditions, such as
skin conditions, insomnia, women's
problems, arthritis, headaches, asthma,
anxiety and stress and others.
Consultation
A first consultation will take up to 2
hours. Notes will be taken on your medical
history. The treatment will include advice about
diet and lifestyle.
Cost of first consultation £35.00
A second appointment lasting around 45 minutes
to an hour may follow In 2 to 4 weeks depending
on the patient.
Cost of second consultation £20.00
For further information please contact the
natural clinic.
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BI-AURA
THERAPY
What is Bi-Aura?
Thousands of years ago, Eastern
healers understood how great a part that energy
played in keeping us healthy and well. They discovered
where the centres of energy lay in the human
body, and learned how to channel and unblock
the flow of energy in order to help the body
heal. There are 7 chakras in the body and
our energy flows through these however sometimes
they can become blocked or congested and this
can in turn lead to depleted energy and
in some cases ill-health.
How can Bi-Aura
Help?
Bi-Aura is safe for people
of all ages and can help with even the most debilitating
conditions. This is an non invasive holistic
treatment.
A qualified Bi-Aura practitioner will scan the
energy field surrounding you, to look for any
blockages or imbalances which may be affecting
your health. The practitioner will work on your
main energy centres, known as chakras to clear
blockages and to increase the flow of energy
which is essential to your health and well-being.
Condition which
respond favourably to Bi-Aura Therapy
Chronic fatigue, emotional problems, autism,
depression, dyslexia, sub-fertility, ME, stress-related
conditions,breathing disorders, arthritis, bone/joint
disorders, hormonal imbalances, headaches, and
migraines, and others such problems.
Consultation
You will be fully clothed during your
Bi-Aura treatment, seated for some of the treatment
and standing for the other, with your shoes removed.
The first consultation will take at least 1
hour and costs £25.00
Repeat consultation £25.00
A block of four sessions £85.00
For further information please contact the
natural clinic.
The Bi-Aura official website at www.bi-aura.com will
have
some further information on this therapy.
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AROMATHERAPY
What is Aromatherapy?
This is the use of Essential
Oils for their curative properties.
As long ago as 4000bc, the techniques
of pressing, boiling and maceration
were being used by civilisations in
the East to obtain fragrant essences
from, flowers, leaves, and woods.
The pomades and aromatic oils thus
made were used in ointments for anointing
kings and holy men, for therapeutic
purposes and also for cosmetics and
perfumes. Modern aromatherapy stems
from the work of French chemist, Rene
Gatte Fosse in the 1930's.
Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy taking into
account the mind, body and spirit
of an individual. The use of essential oils is
a very sensitive and subtle approach
to healing.
It takes the petals from 30 highly perfumed
roses to produce just one drop
of rose essential oil. For one small bottle of
lavender oil several kilos of
lavender flowers are needed.
The oils have a balancing effect on the body
and will help the person achieve
well-being.
An important part of aromatherapy is massage,
which encourages absorption of
the essential oils in to the skin and stimulates
circulation. The massage will be
gentle yet therapeutic with light effleurage
strokes and gentle pressure. This
type of massage will help calm the nervous system
and relax tense muscles.
In turn this will improve your well-being and
encourage your body to
relax and heal.
How does Aromatherapy work?
Aromatherapy
brings the power of touch and smell which can
in turn have a therapeutic effect on the body. Each
essential oil used has its own specific
healing properties. A number of the oils
can be used to calm the nervous
system, others reduce inflammation, or ease aches
and pains, and some
uplift the spirits. Inhaled scents will stimulate
the olfactory centres in the nose
and particular parts of the brain.
What can it
help?
Aromatherapy massage can be very useful for
those who are stressed, anxious,
or in pain, useful for insomnia, depression,
high blood pressure, fluid retention,
poor circulation, arthritis, headaches, migraines,
menopausal symptoms.
This is an ideal therapy to bring calm and tranquillity
and enhance well-being.
Consultation
During a first
consultation a detailed questionnaire will be
filled out with your medical history. You
will be asked questions about your lifestyle,
your diet, and advice will be given.
Cost of treatment £25.00 Full
Body Massage with oils £35.00
For further information or to make an appointment
please contact the
natural clinic.
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MASSAGE
Massage involves
kneading, smoothing and stretching the soft tissue
(muscle and fascia) of the body. Massage
is as old as the hills and
continues to be practiced all over the world.
In the West, where people
are more reserved, we are less used to touching
and being touched.
A massage treatment provides a safe, pleasurable,
non-sexual, way of
experiencing touch which aims to benefit both
mind and body.
What effect does massage have on the mind and
body?
Muscle condition can be improved by the mechanical
affect of
moving the tissues of the body. The kneading
and wringing
movements of massage can loosen adhesions in
the muscle
tissue, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach
all the muscle
cells, increasing their ability to function optimally.
Massage has an effect on the body's
physiology, long flowing strokes can
relax the nervous system; blood flow
Is temporarily increased; lymphatic
flow is improved. Short quick strokes
send reflex signals to the cell receptors
in muscle fibres, helping them to
contract and improving muscle tone
(useful in cases where muscle tissue
has wasted, such as the period of
recovery after an accident. Or just
before a sporting event, when toned,
responsive muscle tissue is essential
to event performance)
Massage can help people feel psychologically
better, for
example there may be a reduction of stress, and
a restful
sleepy state may be induced. Conversely, people
who are
feeling lethargic and mildly depressed, may benefit
from
a more stimulating treatment to increase well-being.
What are the benefits of massage?
- Decrease in muscle tension stimulating treatment
to increase well-being.
- Increased range of movement in restricted
joints and tight muscles;
increased awareness of mind-body connection;
reduction of
chronic pain.
- Reduced recovery time from exercise
or training; reduced stress
and anxiety.
- Overall sense of well-being.
What conditions can massage
alleviate?
As well as being relaxing and enjoyable
in itself, massage can often bring relief of
certain conditions, such as:
- Lower back pain.
- Tight neck and shoulder
muscles.
- Postural issues;
headaches and migraine.
- Decreased range of movement
caused by osteoarthritis: anxiety, depression,
low self-esteem/body
Image.
Massage can be enjoyed as, a relaxing, nourishing,
positive experience.
Effects of regular treatments are cumulative
and massage in combination
with other positive lifestyle changes can go
a long way to achieving optimum
health.
What does a treatment involve?
At the initial
appointment, a brief consultation will be carried
out. This is to establish whether massage is
suitable for you, and what
outcome you wish to achieve.
During your massage you are covered by discrete
use of towels and
always keep your underwear on during treatment.
The individual's comfort and wellbeing
is uppermost and whilst Penny may
gradually work more deeply on people's
muscles during the treatment, She
always aims to work within comfortable
limits, not being a subscriber to
the no pain, no gain school of bodywork!
Treatment
Costs
20 minute seated acupressure massage
£10
30 minutes £18.00
40 minutes £22.00
1 hour
£30.00
1.5 hours £45.00
For further information or to make an appointment
please contact the
natural clinic.
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NEURO-LINGUISTIC
PROGRAMMING
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is now recognised
world- wide as a
powerful tool for rapid change - it is widely
used in the world of elite sport and in the
arena of both personal and professional mastery. NLP
can be used to help you
with goal-setting and achievement, developing
greater personal congruence, managing
your emotions, improving your communication,
accelerating your learning
and building your confidence .. And a whole lot
more !
NLP is for people who want to make
a significant change in their life.
For some people that might mean dealing
with the past; for others it might
mean creating the future they have
always wanted. NLP can also facilitate
changes that help you live a life
right now where you have less of what
you don't want and more of what you
do want.
If you want to make changes in any of the following
areas of your
life, then you could benefit from a personal
coaching session :
- Personal/family life.
- Career.
- Health and Fitness
Neuro-Linguistic Programming could also be for
you:
- If you have unwanted negative emotions
and you want to release them.
- If you
are experiencing a pervasive negative state
and you want to feel different.
- If you
have unwanted behaviour or habit and you want
a new (wanted) behaviour that is automatic
as the old behaviour.
- If you
have beliefs that do not support you and you
want to change them.
- If you
want to increase your self-esteem.
- If you
want to increase your confidence.
- If you want to manage your weight.
- If you
want to deal with a past trauma.
- If you
want to resolve a phobia
- If you
want to let go of the past so you can live
in the present.
- If you
want to learn how to connect with others.
- If you
want to improve your personal relationship(s).
- If you
want to learn to relax and manage stress effectively.
- If you
want to spring-clean your life with a life
coach.
- If you
want fulfilment in your personal life or your
professional life.
- If you
want to manage a significant transition in
your life.
- If you feel stuck and don't yet
know how to move on.
- If you
want to learn how to set compelling goals and
achieve them
- If you
want to learn more about who your are.
- If you
want to be a better learner or speller.
- If you
want access to all your own resources.
- If you
want to be in charge of your life.
- If you
want to change.
Consultation
For further
information or to make an appointment please contact the
natural clinic.
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HYPNOSIS
Hypnosis is a highly respectful and gentle way
of helping people get
in touch with their inner resources in order
to make significant shifts
in their life. Hypnosis, or trance, is an altered
(and often heightened) state
of awareness which facilitates this connection
with your unconscious resources.
Since all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, your practitioner
will help you to learn
to take yourself into a trance in a way that
is right for you so that you can make
changes at the unconscious level.
Hypnosis is a useful stand-alone therapeutic
approach - but it also works
extraordinarily well with Neuro-Linguistic
Programming.
In practice, your practitioner is likely to use
a tailor-made approach
which combines the right tools for the issue
through which you would like
to work.
Hypnosis could be for you:
- If you have tried consciously to make changes
but without success.
- If you have tried pretty much
everything else and still haven't
got the change that you want.
- If you want to gain
more control over unconscious processes.
- If
you want to access deep states of relaxation.
- If
you have unwanted negative emotions and you
want to release them.
- If you are experiencing
a pervasive negative state and you want to
feel different.
- If you have unwanted behaviour
or habit and you want a new (wanted) behaviour
that is as automatic as the old behaviour.
- If
you want to increase your self-esteem.
- If you
want to increase confidence.
- If you want to
manage your weight.
- If you want to resolve
a phobia.
- If you want to deal with past
trauma.
- If you want to let go of the past
so you can live in the present.
- If you want
to learn to relax and manage stress effectively.
- If
you want to manage a significant transition
in your life.
- If you feel stuck and don't yet
know how to move on.
- If you want to discover that
you are more than you think you are!
- If you
want to learn more about who you are.
- If
you want access to all your own resources.
- If
you want to be in charge of your life.
- If
you want to change
Consultation
For further information
or to make an appointment please contact the
natural clinic.
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The Therapists |
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| Reflexologist. Bach Flower
Therapy |
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| Medical Herbalist Bi-Aura
Therapist |
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| Neuro Linguistic Programming |
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| TESTIMONIALS |
| Diane,
Crieff |
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