Therapies
Oriental Health Sciences
The origins of classical Oriental Medicine can be traced back to the development of eight modalities or branches of the ancient healing arts. These include acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, meditation, tai chi, diet, herbs, feng shui, and astrology. Practitioners qualified in the Oriental Health Sciences are able to demonstrate skill in each of them, as well as devise strategies and treatment plans aimed at recovering dynamic equilibrium, which lead to health and happiness.
In addition to Acumoxatherapy (Acupuncture & Moxibustion) there are many specalised branches of the Oriental Health Sciences including:
Food as Medicine
In Oriental medicine, foods are classified according to the 4 major food groups, the five tastes and their natures. Thus, a food or a combination of foods can either aggravate conditions or be used to harmonise. Nutrition and the energetics of food are discussed in a treatment to assist in incorporating the principles on a daily basis for both maintenance and remedial purposes.
Oriental Counselling
Oriental medicine is founded upon the natural laws of Taoism emphasizing the cultivation of equilibrium (yin and yang) - and the spiritual philosophy of Buddhism emphasizing the illumination of consciousness. Taoism provides a dynamic blueprint for living in harmony with our world - Buddhism provides a map to transcend temporal conditioning.
I-Ching Astrology
The spiritual lessons of the sages are embodied in the I-Ching, one of the oldest and most revered of the classic books of China. They enable us to accurately identify the characteristics of true yin and yang (the male and female principles) as they apply to living a balanced and harmonious life. This also helps to identify those factors responsible for shaping personal destiny and most importantly, the reduction of harmful and habituated patterns of behaviour.
Feng Shui - Inner/Outer alignment
Naturally, our inner world (the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our being) is a mirror and a reflection of our outer world (environment and personal space). Feng Shui is a proven vehicle through which anyone can bring balance to both. This then makes it possible to attract the most beneficial ingredients for success into your life so that every base is covered and nothing is left unattended.
Exercise Therapy
Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Tao-Yin – are all comprehensive, therapeutic exercise disciplines that combine integrated physical movements with mental cultivation and aim to regulate both breathing and posture. These activities are specifically designed to direct and promote the free flowing movement of energy throughout the body. The main benefit is the proper maintenance of Yin and Yang, which promotes health and a greater sense of wellbeing.
Meditation & Contemplation
Spiritual exercises such as chanting and following the steps of the ‘firing process’, can serve as an integral component of healthy daily life management – whether at home or in the office or on public transport. In times of stress, it is easy for emotional problems to escalate and needlessly spiral out of control. Adopting a spiritual exercise regimen can neutralize inner turmoil. With practice, learning to stop and be still for a while leads to rejuvenation.
Practitioners
Jaime Wilcox - Manager; Tanya Brockmeier; Svenja Petry
Oriental Body Therapies
Oriental body therapy stimulates and activates the body’s own energies to help restore balance and harmony to the body. This is achieved using an individually prescribed combination designed using any of the following techniques:
- Acupuncture
- Acupressure
- Moxibustion
- Cupping
- Gua Sha or scraping
- Massage
- Tai Chi
- Qi Gong
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Oriental Nutritional Medicine
Oriental Nutritional Medicine (ONM) is a field of specialised study incorporating a holistic approach to nutritional practice based on a blend of philosophical, spiritual and traditional healing frameworks. For example, migraines, high cholesterol, coeliac disease, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, eczema, osteoporosis, and low libido, are all a product of poor diet, emotional disturbance and damaging lifestyle. In other words, it takes more than knowledge of the chemical properties of foods to know how to use food as medicine.
ONM provides a knowledge base that makes it possible to harness the healing properties of foods from an energetic perspective. Similar to the theory and practice of Herbal Medicine, ONM can be applied to treat Western disease states using a diagnostic and treatment protocol that differentiates disease patterns according to the 8 principal patterns and their relationship to the organ systems. In addition, ONM adheres strictly to its roots in the classical teachings of Li Gao – the 11th Century Master physician and his suggestion that care and maintenance of the Spleen (the organ responsible for transformational processes in Chinese Medicine) is the primary source of healing potential.
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Jaime Wilcox - Manager
Oriental Psychology
Practitioners of the Oriental Psychology (OP) manage the process of transformation as patients move from a state of upheaval to whole person dynamic equilibrium. This may involve identifying and evaluating emotional causes and cures, pathological disturbances and abnormalities of Spirit, the relationship between Yang spirits and Yin elements, and the application of specific practices for cultivating a healthy mind and body.
OP is the cornerstone of restoring equilibrium on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. For the patient, this comes down to taking care of 5 very important aspects of living: the first involves discovering your vision and giving it some direction; the second relates to learning how to settle down; the third governs the cultivation of the ability to manifest and transform your vision into reality; the fourth incorporates the development of your sense faculties; and the fifth concerns the recovery of vitality and drive.
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Jaime Wilcox - Manager
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a branch of Oriental Medicine, which originated in China over 5,000 years ago.This ancient art of healing has become widely accepted throughout the western world over the past 30 years.
Acupuncture is a natural therapy that is reported to have several major benefits: it assists in the prevention of disease, it treats both the symptoms and the cause of disease, it offers a holistic approach that links body, mind and spirit, and it effectively treats many common ailments, as well as provide drug-free pain relief.
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Jaime Wilcox - Manager; Tanya Brockmeier; Bernice Lowe; Svenja Petry;
Anti-Ageing Treatments
With the stress of modern life, spa treatments have become more than just occassional pampering, they are a requisite for looking and feeling great.
The unique spa system uses cutting edge, patent pending technology to smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles, rejuvenate your complexion and renovate your body.
The rejuvenating treatment gels work with the face conductor to draw out dulling debris and allow pores to breath, while delivering beneficial nutrients that focus cellular energy and facilitate recovery from stress. The revolutionary age locking ingredient blend also helps to slow the visible signs of ageing at their source in the surface of your skin. Your skin will look visibly younger and feel vibrant and revitalised.
Consider combining your treatment with facial rejuvenation acupuncture for a greater effect.
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Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies were introduced in the 1930s by the English Physician and Homeopath Dr. Edward Bach and can be most easily defined as natural remedies for the emotions.
Unlike conventional medicine, the flower remedies do not work to treat physical complaints, but instead work on balancing the emotions of the indivdual. They can be used to help the fight against illness by addressing the negative emotions which can impede our physical healing or alternatively they can be used at times of stress and anxiety to prevent physical illness. The link between mind and body has long been documented and balancing the mind and body is a vital step in maintaining our physical health.
Biomesotherapy
Biomesotherapy is a safe and efficient technique used to stimulate the natural self-healing capacities of your body. In simple terms, a sterile saline solution is injected into acupuncture points or muscles to stimulate deeper organ systems.
Oral homeopathic medicines are given simultaneously which focus upon the organ or tissue requiring treatment. The needles are fine (like acupuncture) and inserted into a self-loading device. Many of the products are formulated to relax muscle tension as well as normalize nervous system imbalance.
Another important area of Biomesotherapy is detoxification. Accumulated toxins alter the immune system’s response to stimuli often resulting in inflammation, which causes pain and discomfort. Biomesotherapy eliminates toxins and more than one treatment is usually necessary.
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Jaime Wilcox - Manager
Bowen Therapy
The Bowen Technique is a cross fibre muscle release technique that balances and stimulates energy flows, resulting in a deep sense of overall relaxation. There are regular pauses between the series of gentle moves to give the body the required time to allow the body to reset and heal itself.
The healing is not considered massage but rather a non invasive muscle release technique consisting of a series of gentle cross fibre moves that have long term benefits so long as the injury or pain is not reaggravated. Bowen Technique strives to find the origin of a problem and is therefore very effective for muscular-skeletal problems, including ankle, knee, lower back and neck pain.
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Children's Counselling
Parents or carers may be concerned with the behaviour of their child either at home or school. Children often develop unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving as a result of troubling experiences and sometimes they just need someone else to listen as strong emotions are released.
Unlike adults, children do not need to be counselled for endless periods of time. Some of the main concerns for them however are: starting school; toilet issues; reluctance to go to school; split parenting issues; aggression; withdrawal; and other social issues.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
There are over 450 substances commonly used in Chinese herbal medicine - most are of plant origin though some animal and mineral substances may also be used. Often, some can be found in your kitchen, such as ginger, garlic and cinnamon, while others such as chrysanthemum and peony flowers, are more likely to be found in your garden.
In addition to providing effective treatment for a wide range of health disorders, Chinese herbal medicine may also be used to assist with general health maintenance and disease prevention. By strengthening and enhancing normal body functions, the immune system is boosted and a general sense of well-being promoted. Prescriptions are made up of raw ingredients, pills, teabags, or granules - depending on circumstance.
Practitioners
Jaime Wilcox - Manager; Tanya Brockmeier; Bernice Lowe; Svenja Petry;
Cranial Osteopathy - Babies
During the birth process the baby is subject to enormous forces, as the uterus pushes to expel the baby against the natural resistance of the birth canal. The baby has to twist and turn as it squeezes through the bony pelvis, absorbing these stresses within its head and body.
Birth trauma may cause the following problems:
• Sleep disturbances, Crying & Irritability
• Feeding difficulties
• Colic, Wind & Reflux
• Skull moulding from forceps or ventouse deliveries
• Ear Infections
• Behavioral & learning difficulties
• Postural Problems e.g. Scoliosis
• AsthmaCranial Osteopathy is very gentle, safe & effective in the treatment of birth trauma. Specific gentle pressure is applied where necessary to enable the baby’s head and body to release the stresses held from the birth process.
Although subtle, cranial osteopathy has a powerful impact on babies and children. It also allows the whole body to relax resulting in the child being calmer and less restless thus allowing better nights sleep for the child and the parents.
The holistic approach of osteopathy not only influences the body but also the emotions and happiness of the child and of their parents.Practitioners
Doula Services
Professional labour and birth support, know as a doula, brings an amazing energy and insight into your birth experience. Doulas come with a simple willingness and pasion to be with you in childbirth. No matter how long that is or how that looks for you. They bring their passion and understanding of the birth process and they have a total belief in the power and ability of the labouring woman. The doula does not take over from the partner if present but compliments them and encourages and supports them to be present to the labouring woman and her needs.
A doula offers continous support at the birth of your child ensuring:
- you have a skilled set of hands 'holding the space' for you at home and / or in hospital
- you are surrounded by nurturing and caring energy
- you have a reduced risk of unnecessary interventions
- your own strength and creative capacity to give birth is enhanced
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Emotional Freedom Technique
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a psychological intervention to alleviate people's suffering not only by reducing or alleviating distressing symptoms; but also addressing the deep rooted causes for the existing symptoms. It brings health promoting changes in people's thinking, feeling and behaving.
EFT is based on the principles of acupuncture that combines a cognitive strategy with tapping (stimulating) a set of specific acupoints in a sequence to affect the energy flow of the 14 major meridians pathways related to various organs.
EFT is found to be fast and effective treatment of various psychological (mental & emotional) problems and distresses such as anxiety and phobias, panic disorder, PTSD and stress. It is also effective with problems with loss and grief, addiction, anger, chronic childhood traumas, relationship, low self-esteem & poor confidence, sexual abuse, etc.
EFT is a holistic intervention, as along with emotional/ mental benefit, it brings beneficial changes in the body as well - being mind, body and spirit are not separate but one.
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Energy Therapy
The goal of Energy Healing is to restore harmony, energy and balance within the human energy system through touch. The touch used influences this system, notably the energy field that surrounds the body.
Energy Healing is a gentle, non-invasive technique whereby the practitioner uses his/her hands to clear, energise and balance the human and environmental energy fields thus promoting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and healing.
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Esoteric Acupuncture
Esoteric Acupuncture is a form of acupuncture focused on supporting and assisting our own spiritual and energetic growth. It is primarily intended for those who are already in good physical health and are actively engaged in some type of spiritual or energetic practice.
Esoteric Acupuncture uses patterns of points based on the principles of acupuncture, the Jewish Qabalah, the Hindu Chakra system, sacred geometry and traditional spiritual/energetic principles.
Esoteric Acupuncture assists us in becoming conscious of and able to live in progressively deeper and more profound spiritual energies or levels of consciousness.
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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture (FRA), also known as cosmetic acupuncture and acupuncture facelift, is a procedure that incorporates the ancient philosophy of acupuncture addressing modern desires to improve appearance. It aims to address the signs of ageing by local treatment as well as improve general wellbeing which may be compromised as we age.
FRA treatments incorporate an intensive body acupuncture treatment to ensure the energy (Qi), in the body's channels, flows smoothly. These treatments also include specialized facial acupuncture (with super fine acupuncture needles) and massage techniques.
As with all acupuncture, FRA balances the body's energy and encourages the flow of Qi and blood to the face. This improved circulation improves skin tone, relaxes the muscles and allows fine lines to disappear.
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Jaime WIlcox - Manager; Tanya Brockmeier; Svenja Petry
Hahnemann Healing
Hahnemann Healing is a form of Emotional Healing brought forward from knowledge and practice learnt in Ancient Egypt. It is a very powerful form of spiritual healing which deals with the emotions behind illness. The Healer directs a strong, focused energy by lightly touching points on the body related to specific emotions. Hahnemann Healing is deep, gentle and uplifting. It can form a significant part of a process of change to release old emotional blockages and move you forward in life.
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Heal Your Life Workshops
HEAL YOUR LIFE Workshops, Seminars, Study Groups and Retreats are transformational courses held worldwide. They are based on the philosophy of Louise L. Hay.
These courses have helped thousands of people make positive and lasting change in their lives.
Give yourself the gift of a life changing experience
Improve your health, relationships, prosperity, and bring more peace into your life
Release negative emotions blocking you from living joyfully and creatively
Meet new like-minded friends
Learn to love yourself and others more fully
Join with a small group of like minded people. Make new friends and have fun discovering powerful new ways to increase your happiness level and improve all areas of your life.
See our Courses page for more detailed information
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Homeopathy
Homeopathy is an Age Old Method of Healing based on the ‘Law of Similars’. Homoeopathy is a comprehensive and truly holistic system of medicine. The medicines (or remedies) contain trace elements of the active ingredient in a specially prepared form. These gentle preparations boost a person's wellbeing by dynamically evoking the internal healing response. Each medicine is chosen for the unique and specific needs of the individual client.
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Homotoxicology
In homotoxicology, diseases are considered to be ultimately caused by toxins, whether toxic chemicals, bacterial exotoxins, biological endotoxins, post-traumatic cellular debris and also byproducts of the bodies metabolic processes. Furthermore, disease symptoms are said to be the result of the body's attempt to heal itself and should not necessarily be suppressed.
In Homotoxicology, homoeopathicaly manufactured combination products are designed to work with the body's defense mechanisms and facilitate the body's elimination of toxic substances. When used in combination formulations which contain measurable amounts of homeopathically-prepared active ingredients, they can be utilized by Physicans to treat specific indications.
Homotoxicology is a bridge between orthodox medicine which has a focus on tissue integrity and homoeopathy which has a focus on the systemic effects of imbalance within the person.
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Jaime Wilcox - Manager
HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing is one of the gentlest, calm and joyful ways to bring your baby into the world. This relaxing, stress-free method of birthing has become popular around the world, allowing mothers, their babies and birthing companions to experience birth in an easier, more comfortable and often pain-free manner.
Over five 2.5 hour classes, the HypnoBirthing program - as developed by Marie Mongan - will prepare you physically, mentally and spiritually for what is one of the most significant moments in your life. By embracing the HypnoBirthing philosophy, through deep relaxation, self hypnosis and education, you can effectively tap into your natural birthing instincts and birth your baby with ease and safety.
The HypnoBirthing Advantage
- Eliminates the Fear-Tension Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing
- Reduces, and often eliminates, the need for chemical anaesthesia, episiotomy, and other interventions
- Lessens fatigue during labour, leaving mother fresh, awake, and energised as she bring her baby into the world
- Shortens the thinning and opening phase of labour by several hours and allows the birthing mother to utilise the natural pulsations of her body to breathe her baby down to the crowning stage, rather than pushing for long exhausting periods of time. Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage
- Brings the mother, the baby, and the birthing companion together in a wonderful prenatal, perinatal and postnatal bonding experience
- The birthing companion is an integral part of the birthing, not an onlooker
- Almost entirely eliminates postnatal discomfort
- Babies are better adjusted and happier, resulting in better eating and sleeping routines
- Mothers don’t run the risk of hyperventilating from shallow breathing
- Birthing is returned to the safe, beautiful, peaceful experience that nature intended
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Hypnosis for Fertility
In today’s fast pace, highly stressed society, difficulty in conceiving a child has become a significant cause for concern and disappointment for many couples. In many cases, a conclusive medical explanation for a couple’s inability to conceive cannot be found. Undergoing invasive treatments such as IVF can also add to the stress which in turn can reduce the effectiveness of such procedures.
How can hypnotherapy help?
- Identify and resolve deep-seated negative belief patterns surrounding conception, birth, parenting, sexuality and the body
- Assist in healing negative emotions relating to past perceived 'failure' to conceive
- Reduce stress and promote a more relaxed, positive attitude toward conception
- Release fear relating to conception, childbirth and parenting
- Increase the effectiveness of fertility treatments such as IVF
Conception is a mind-body process. It is a normal, natural event for healthy men and women.
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Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of consciousness characterised by increased mental awareness, concentration and general relaxation. We experience the state of hypnosis regularly in our day to day lives: while reading a book, watching a movie, driving down the highway or listening to music.
Hypnotherapy is an effective, safe, gentle and drug-free form of therapy which can be used to treat a variety of psychological and physiological conditions. Hypnotherapy, when practiced by a professionally qualified hypnotherapist is an ideal way to bring about positive, lasting changes in behaviour, mindset, performance and health.
While we can make a conscious decision to change our behaviour, our thinking, our performance or our state of health, lasting change is effectively made at the subconscious level. In a relaxed, comfortable state of hypnosis, with the assistance of a qualified hypnotherapist you are able to access and communicate with the subconscious part of your mind to work through issues, and make the changes necessary to live a more satisfying and rewarding life.
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Kinesiology - Holistic Kinesiology
Holistic Kinesiology is a simple yet extremely effective Natural Health Modality! Originally developed by chiropractors, Kinesiology has evolved into one of the most effective methods for eliminating physical and emotional problems for good!
Through gentle muscle monitoring, the practitioner is able to identify the patterns of stress at the core of the issue and the most effective methods of clearing them. This means that instead of treating the symptoms (with short term results) Kinesiology can treat the main issue (with lasting and often permanent results).
Holistic kinesiology balances the whole person: physically, emotionally, bio-chemically and energetically, using a broad range of techniques. Techniques used include Acupressure points, hand and foot reflexology, flower essences, chakra work, homeopathy, affirmations, lymphatic points, neuro-vascular points and goal setting.
When stress and imbalances within the body have been cleared, the body is naturally able to return to original state of wellness and health.
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Life Coach
A life coach assists a client to discover what is important to them, what is missing from their life or their business & what outcomes they are looking for. Life coaching is a practice with the aim of helping clients determine and achieve personal goals.
Life coaches use multiple methods that will help clients with the process of setting and reaching goals.
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Holistic Massage (Hoffman System)
The Hoffman massage system is an holistic approach to healing. It is based on the fact that we consist of material, emotional, subtle and spiritual energy and that a treatment which aims to effect all these aspects of a person is a more holistic treatment. A Hoffman massage therapist understands the complexity of the human physical and subtle anatomy and applies a treatment to address people more completely. The Therapist uses techniques from ancient and modern forms of massage and healing to help people get back to a healthy balanced state of being.
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Remedial Massage
There are many techniques employed by a wide range of massage therapists. Most involve the manual application of pressure and movement to soft body tissues such as the skin, muscles, tendon, ligaments, and fascia (membranes surrounding muscles). Massage is believed to increase blood circulation and flow of lymph (fluid from body tissues that flows into the blood stream). It helps the body to heal itself by promoting the flow of blood and lymph, stimulating nerves, conditioning the skin, and stretching and loosening muscles to keep them elastic.
Massage is also said to have a positive psychological effect. When stressed, breathing becomes more rapid and shallow, the heart work more laboriously and digestive metabolism slows down. Chronic stress can induce a number of illnesses including migraines, depression, and hypertension. Massage therapy can help to relieve tension and counteract the effects of stress within the body, mind, and spirit dynamic.
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Zen Shiatsu
The word Shiatsu means finger pressure. Shiatsu therapy is a traditional Japanese manual therapy offering a path to better health and wellbeing.
It is based on the theory of acupuncture and emphasises a gentle connection between practitioner and patient, using the deep focus of the hara to discover the energetic cause of illness. Blockages are then simply released and the body's full, flowing strength realised. It is not forceful or painful. It does not rely on symptomatic assessment but uses a far more precise and immediate diagnostic technique to understand the underlying issues of illness.
A treatment involves you lying on a futon mat wearing loose-fitting clothing and covered by a sheet.
By working along the meridians (energy pathways) of the body, touching on specific acu-pressure points, and rebalancing your energy, Zen Shiatsu creates a feeling of deep relaxation as well as renewed vitality.Practitioners
Meditation
Meditation is a deep form of relaxation whereby the body becomes so relaxed and the mind is cleared and becomes ‘still’, allowing the creative mind to open and flow without disruption from the conscious, logical, analytical mind.
In addition to releasing tension and stress, Meditation also helps you let go of negative thoughts, emotions and feelings that you have and no longer need, from the past, present and even the future and which may be holding you back in life.
When we let go of these things we become more balanced and create a sense of wellbeing within ourselves so that we begin to make room for the true self to emerge and to open ourselves to our true desires, hopes and fulfilment of dreams, free of obstacles, restrictions, limitations and fears.
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Naturopathy
A naturopath will design a treatment path that meets the patient’s needs. This may involve an attempt to remove the underlying causes of stress that give rise to the symptoms in the first place. Dietary changes may be suggested in order to both nourish and cleanse the body. Vitamin and mineral supplementation is common. As well as emphasising nutrition, naturopaths may include herbal medicines, homeopathy, Bach flower essences, Iridology (a diagnostic technique) and massage as important adjuncts to therapy.
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NeuroLinguistic Programming NLP
NLP is basically the study of subjective experience and is a powerful way of creating change in habitual patterns of thought and, therefore, behaviour. The term, Neurolinguistic programming, comes from:
Neuro - what is happening in our minds (consciously and unconsciously)
Linguistics - our use of language as descriptions of our thoughts, feelings and sensory perceptions, our self-talk and the way we communicate with others
Programming - learned patterns of though and behaviour
How and what you think determines your behaviour and your behaviour determines your results in life. If you change how you think and what you think about, you can change your results. NLP helps you to modify your thoughts and behavioural patterns to help you achieve your goals. Using NLP, you can develop better styles of thinking - for faster, easier learning, better relationships and greater success.
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Osteopathy
Osteopathy involves manipulation of the skeleton and muscles to promote mobility and balance. The central belief of this manual medicine is that a healthy body relies on a structurally sound musculo-skeletal system. Only when the bones, joints and muscles are working smoothly and harmoniously can the other systems of the body function at their best.
Central to osteopathy is the study of ‘biomechanics’ – how each part of the musculo-skeletal system interacts with and influences every other part. Any joint or muscle injury must therefore be treated in the context of the whole body, since other parts of the musculo-skeletal system will also be affected.
Osteopathy for Pregnancy
Osteopathy is extremely helpful during the course of pregnancy. During pregnancy, a woman’s body must adapt to the gradual increase in her weight and shift of her centre of gravity as well as make room for the baby as it grows. With these changes Osteopaths not only provide manual treatment for good body alignment but they can give you exercises and techniques to help during each trimester of your pregnancy
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Post Natal Services
boshi essential care for new mums and babies. Utilising a wide range of natural medicine techniques new mums can look forward to these boshi benefits
- Reduce recovery time & pain
- Regain abdominal strength & tone
- Promote milk production
- Prevent gynaecological problems
- Eliminate toxins & water retention
- Increase vitality & energy
- Calm & peace of mind
boshi babies receive the warmth of care and gentle support as they settle into their new environment. Our time honoured techniques have a calming and soothing effect, enhance their growth and development, improve digestion and feeding, reduce pain and improve sleep.
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Pregnancy Massage
Specially trained practitioners, use a combination of Remedial Massage techniques, to assist with the tensions and pains experienced during pregnancy. These are often caused by the extra weight and shift in the centre of gravity. There are many physical benefits to Pregnancy Massage, in addition to the nurturing and emotional support provided by the practitioner. Massage reduces peripheral swelling, soothes the nervous system, helps to prevent insomnia, muscle cramps and back pain.
Care must be taken during the first trimester but Pregnancy Massage is beneficial throughout the whole pregnancy. Various techniques are used as the client progresses through the pregnancy and massage may be performed whilst she is lying on her side, seated, or on a special table that allows her to lie on her stomach. Once the pregnancy is advanced, she is discouraged from lying on her back as this may cause pressure on deep blood vessels.
Regular massage throughout the pregnancy is also said to shorten labour time and the return to optimal fitness after birth.
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Psychic Readings
Book a psychic reading with Vicki McCarthy, available Sunday mornings by appointment. Using Angel Therapy Cards, messages from your Spirit Guides, and Soul Purpose readings, receive guidance for your life journey. These uplifting and life-affirming messages will help you clear blocks to your own intuitive gifts and help you move forward with confidence.
$40 per reading.
Psychic is a person has developed their intuitive sense to be able to receive information from 'Spirit' through either visual, auditory, kinesthetically (see-feel, knowing) senses or a combination of all senses.
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Qi Gong
Qigong (also spelled Ch'i Kung) is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy (qi). Qigong practice leads to better health and vitality and a tranquil state of mind.
Because qigong includes both dynamic and gentle techniques that can be practiced from standing, seated, or supine postures, it is suitable for young and old. Practices can be tailored to individual needs making it an ideal aid to recovery from illness or injury.
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Reiki
Reiki is a natural form of healing therapy. It is applied through non-invasive gentle touch. This form of therapy aims to increase energy levels and promote relaxation, self empowerment and wellbeing.
The word Reiki is comprised of two Japanese words: Rei, meaning ‘universal,’ and Ki, meaning ‘life-force energy.’ By boosting and balancing your Qi or life-force energy through Reiki you can bring health and vitality to all levels of your being: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
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Relationship Coaching
Relationship coaching is a professional client-focused service where an essentially functional individual or couple is guided to create their desired relationship with effective support and information. The Coach enables the client(s) to become clear about their needs, hopes and desires, and to develop understandings and strategies to achieve these in a mutually supportive way. While past hurts and history may be addressed, the focus is more on moving forward, with the aim of enabling ongoing personal and relationship growth. This is particularly powerful when combined with Sex Therapy and/or Sex Coaching.
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Sex Coaching
Sex Coaching is pathway for sexual growth. Sex Coaching is a client-focused approach that works with sexually functional individuals and couples to enable them to deepen and expand their experience of sex, love and intimacy. Depending on the needs of the client, it may include ancient and esoteric teachings (see Tantra Teaching), sex education and instruction. The Coach helps the client to discover and enhance their own eroticism to create a love life that is one of ongoing growth and fulfillment.
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Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy is a modality of sexual healing to help people with sexual dysfunctions become sexually functional. This involves addressing the psychological barriers to sexual health and well-being as well as providing sexual education and correction of limiting or false beliefs around sex and sexuality. Once healing has occurred, Sex Coaching can then take the individual or client to greater sexual awareness and fulfillment.
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Shoni-shin Paediatric Acupuncture
Paediatric acupuncture, called Shoni-shin, is a type of acupuncture specifically designed for the treatment of children, which does not penetrate the skin.
This treatment works wonders for common respiratory and digestive ailments. It can enhance circulation and relaxation, thereby improving health in general. Shoni-shin is a form of bodywork that makes use of small metal tools designed to bring qi to the surface, help it move by "spreading" it along the channels, and stimulate specific acupuncture points. There are about a half-dozen different tools in a shoni-shin kit, none of which penetrate the skin. A shoni-shin treatment can be performed in 10 to 20 minutes depending on the age of the child and the severity of the illness.
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Jaime Wilcox - Manager; Tanya Brockmeier; Svenja Petry
Tai Chi
Tai Chi, or Taijiquan in Chinese, is an outstanding gem of traditional Chinese culture that is valuable in promoting health and improving concentration and overall well-being. Although it is a branch of the Chinese martial arts (Wushu), it has also been practiced for general health and fitness purposes since the 16th Century.
Health benefits are derived from Tai Chi's slow, gentle and tranquil movements, which enable harmony in mind and body, improved mobility, suppleness and mental alertness. Tai Chi is a physical meditation.
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Tantra Training
Tantra is a spiritual and energetic approach to sex and life that comes from ancient India. Along with the Taoists of China and Qidosha from North America, these approaches to sex, love and intimacy are much broader and deeper than conventional western understandings. Through practices that include breathing, mindfulness, moving energy and sensual touch, you will learn to connect with your partner is a way that is real, deep, erotic, poetic and intensely beautiful. Tantra sessions do not involve nudity or intimate touch - that's the homework!
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Tao Yin
Tao Yin, pronounced ‘dow yin’, is one of the oldest and most researched systems of health training and can be traced back to the 4th Century BC. It is a collection of ancient Oriental body-mind exercises aimed at health maintenance as well as physical and spiritual development.
These life-nourishing ways are aimed at enhancing a long, healthy and good life, by means of food therapy, herbal medicine, physical exercises and spiritual cultivation such as study, poetry, meditation, etc.
Tao Yin works on three different levels and helps to:
- Regulate the body
- Regulate the breath
- Regulate the mind
Tao Yin will help you to Build your energy, Calm the mind, Reduce stress levels, Refresh your life, Tune your body, Rejuvenate your spirit, Restore harmony, Improve sleep, Regain your wellbeing
Classes include a combination of Meridian stretching, Contemplation, Chanting, Body exercises, Qi Gong, Discussions, Philosophy, Meditation
TCM
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of primary health care that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, diet and exercise. In Australia, the most popular forms of TCM health care are acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Practitioners
Jaime Wilcox - Manager; Bernice Lowe
Touch for Health
Touch For Health uses muscle monitoring or testing combined with Chinese medicine to diagnose and correct energy imbalances within the body. It may use acupressure, touch or massage. These are applied to the appropriate meridian points (energy points) within the body to improve the patient’s health and wellbeing.
Using this muscle monitoring or testing, simple and gentle techniques are applied to the body’s energy systems (or acupuncture meridian points) in order to create complete balance and harmony.
Practitioners
Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis
Often weight loss programs fail because they only deal with diet and exercise. The diets often leave you feeling unsatisfied and craving more food. The virtual gastric band program helps you to change the way that you think about food so that you simply find that you choose to eat smaller portions of healthy food.
The program consists of four sessions one week apart. Using a combination of hypnotherapy, NLP and cognitive behavioural therapy, the sessions help you to change your eating and exercise habits so that you lose the weight permanently and naturally.Practitioners