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Complementary therapies are becoming increasingly popular, not only as a way of healing and hastening recovery but also as a way of preventing sickness because when you already have the gift of health you need to maintain it.

By introducing complementary therapies into our busy routine we can prevent disease, increase energy, increase immunity and give us physical, emotional and mental balance.

Complementary therapies encourage the body to:

On your initial consultation details of your medical history and details of your lifestyle will be taken for Ann to assess individual needs. Ann works with you, tailoring each session to meet your needs.

Kinesiology

The word “Kinesiology” comes from the Greek work kinesis, which means “motion”. Kinesiology is a system of health care that uses muscle testing and treats the whole person Kinesiology Imageusing safe, simple techniques. It is truly holistic and aims to bring the whole person into balance, addressing all aspects of health; structural, nutritional, emotionally, mental and electromagnetic.

Dr George Goodheart discovered in the 1960’s that messages from the brain to the muscles can be disrupted by any number of stresses, including foods, hormones, chemicals, emotions and physical ailments.

Kinesiology combines muscle testing with the principles of Chinese medicine to discover energy imbalances which could affect the individual’s health. It draws on the theories of Chinese meridians to understand how these energies can be balanced. Kinesiology assessment uses muscle testing to let the body reveal precisely the location and/or nature of its imbalances and dictate its preferences for treatment. Kinesiologists use safe and simple corrections to bring the body back into balance. These corrections will sometimes include food supplements, vibrational remedies (ie Bach remedies), neuro-lymphatic points are massaged, acupuncture meridians are traced and neuro-vascular points are held to bring fresh blood to the area of congestion.

Whatever the symptoms, kinesiology balances the body and puts it in the optimum state to heal itself by removing negative stresses, be they physical, chemical or emotional. All ages can benefit.

What can I expect from a Kinesiology treatment?

On your first visit I will assess your overall health by applying a small amount of pressure on your arm (muscle testing). I can assess whether you have toxic metals and assess what food intolerances you may have. The body directs the sessions by telling me what is happening within it. If I place a suspect food or stimulus on your body then the muscle will respond by going weak.

There is an element of energy balancing techniques to help ensure good emotional and physical health.

Appointments are normally made at 1 or 2 month intervals, depending on your presenting symptoms.

Some of the many symptoms that can be helped include:-

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Reflexology
Ancient history indicates that Reflexology was originally practised in Egypt, India and China around 2330 B.C.

Reflexology Image Reflexology is a therapy which involves using the thumb and fingers to apply pressure to the feet and/or hands. There are points on the hands and feet that relate to organs, glands and systems of the body and by applying pressure to these reflexes, congestion can be cleared allowing energy to flow freely. When the body is not working in harmony a reflexologist can feel congestion in these reflexes and, by eliminating toxins and improving circulation, allow the free flow of energy.

Reflexology treats the mind, body and spirit which restores balance and harmony to the whole body.

It is a non-evasive treatment with the client only taking their shoes and socks off. Reflexology can be enjoyed by almost anyone from children to the elderly.

Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT)

A revolutionary technique which stimulates reflex points on the dorsal area of the feet while they are in an upright, standing position. This uses the body weight to achieve deeper access to specific reflex points. It also focuses on Synergistic Reflexology which simultaneously works the hand and foot.

VRT is a short, effective treatment which can be used alone, or in combination with conventional Reflexology. The body responds rapidly to VRT and it can be incredibly useful when managing the symptoms of pain.

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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is by no means a new concept; its roots can be traced back to the early Egyptian people 5,000 years ago.

Aromatherapy Image Aromatherapy treatment involves the use of essential oils from plants to improve physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils are aromatic, mostly liquid substances extracted from various parts of a plant, such as petals, barks, twigs, roots, leaves, seeds and resin. There are many ways in which to use essential oils including inhalation, in the bath, compresses and massage. Massage is an excellent way of applying the oils to the body and increases the healing potential of Aromatherapy.

Essential oils are uniquely blended specifically for each client’s requirements. Home blends, such as bath oils, skin cream etc can be made up in the same way so that you can continue the aromatherapy experience at home. Essential oils in a cream can be very beneficial for skin ailments such as psoriasis, acne, eczema, oily skin, dry and dehydrated skin etc.

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Therapeutic Massage/Deep Tissue Massage
For thousands of years, the laying on of hands, or massage, has been used to heal or comfort, and forms of massage are found in almost every culture. Massage is the manipulation of soft body tissue, such as muscle, and hands, thumbs, fingers, forearms or elbows can be used to apply pressure on to areas of the body.

Regular massage strengthens and tones the entire body system. It can stimulate or alternatively calm the nervous system, help to ease tension, stiffness and pain, leaving the recipient with an enhanced sense of well-being.

Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia.

Therapeutic Massage/Deep Tissue Massage Image Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two.

Neuro-Muscular technique (NMT) can be built in and applied as part of a normal massage routine. When muscles are held in a tight position for prolonged periods of time the nervous system begins to accept this position as the new normal state for the muscle and consequently the muscle remains contracted. NMT is achieved by applying focused pressure on a particular area of tightness for up to 90 seconds. What happens next is that the nervous system suppresses its normal reaction to contract and, after a short period, tension in the area is released and the pain diminishes as relaxation occurs. Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a name for a variety of techniques that stretch, strengthen or break down fibrous adhesions. It uses the patient’s own effort and movement, rather than that of the therapist to treat the problem.

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Infant Massage

Infant massage is not a new idea, moreover it is one that is being re-discovered.

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Infant massage is an art of nurturing which encourages loving communication between parents and their children, by encouraging positive physical contact, bonding and stimulation of child’s development.

The first few months after having a baby can be a challenging time for parents; massage can therefore play a vital role in enriching the lives of both the baby and its parents by bringing a sense of fulfilment, contentment and well-being. For the older baby it can help them with many ailments, e.g. constipation, sleep patterns etc.

The Benefits of Infant Massage

Bonding with a new-born is not always a natural consequence and massage can help a parent to develop a deeper understanding of the importance of touch.

The benefits of baby massage are reciprocal, what ever helps the baby also helps the parent, and whatever helps the parent aids the healthy development of the child.

Benefits for Babies/Infant

Benefits for Parents

Aims as a Baby/Infant Massage Instructor

As an instructor I will use a doll to demonstrate the strokes of the massage. It is also important to allow the parent to develop their own style. I keep the classes small to enable me to move around the room giving advice to each individual mother and baby. Having had personal experience of pregnancy, birth and post-natal depression I feel able to empathise with mothers and bring my experiences to support mothers during their time with me.

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