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Complementary Therapies
Our trained therapists offer a range of complementary therapies throughout the week:
With the exception of smoking cessation our Therapeutic services are all by appointment only. To book an appointment, please call our switchboard on 0161-882-2200.
| ACUPUNCTURE | An ancient system of traditional Chinese medicine. The aim of the treatment is to restore the balance of the universal energy Qi (pronounced chee) in the body, through the painless application of fine needles into strategic points on the body. Qi consists of Yin and Yang and these two opposite, but complementary, forces need to be in balance otherwise disease or illness occurs in the body. Available with Yoke on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. |
| AROMATHERAPY | Aromatherapy can be used alone to help you relax or in combination with the other therapies already listed, for example aromatherapy massage or visualisation. Available with Yoke or Lavern from Tuesday to Friday. |
| CHINESE FACE MASSAGE | The acupressure points in the face are massaged to relieve physical symptoms and bring about a healthier constitution. |
| CRYSTAL THERAPY | Involves the placing of crystals in layouts upon the body to work on the bodies vibration energy and to help balance your chakras. Helping you and your body to overcome illness. Available with Lavern on Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| HOPI EAR CANDLES | Using candles made of paper and beeswax, this therapy helps with tinnitus, sinus problems and relaxation. Available with Yoke or Lavern from Tuesday to Friday. |
| HOT STONES | A deep massage technique using stones to penetrate deeper into body tissue. Available with Yoke or Lavern from Tuesday to Friday. |
| INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE | This seated massage concentrates on the upper back, shoulders, neck and head. |
| MASSAGE | Several types of massage are available at the centre including aromatherapy, Swedish, head and body. Lavern also deals with massage for sports injuries. Lavern is available Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also offer chair massage which is a great stress buster for those who wish to remain fully clothed.Yoke is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and Lydia is available on Mondays. |
| REFLEXOLOGY | Pressure points in the feet mirror every part of your body, and by manipulating those pressure points the systems of the body can begin to realign and aid healing, and relaxation. Available with Yoke or Lavern from Tuesday to Friday. |
| REIKI | A non-invasive therapy which can be carried out whilst the client is fully clothed. It works by the energy of the hands passing from the therapist to the client, creating a healing heat. It is particularly suited to disabled people with mobility difficulties, Available with Lavern on Tuesday and Thursday. |
| SHIATSU | A therapy involving the fingers and palm of the hand to apply pressure to particular sections on the surface of the body for the purpose of correcting imbalances in the body. Available with Robin on Thursdays. |
| THERAPEUTIC TOUCH | The use of touch as a means of comfort and healing. The practitioner's hands are place on or close to the body. |
Non-touch therapies
| RELAXATION | The opportunity to learn breathing exercises, manage panic attacks, fight insomnia and fend of anxiety, all whilst relaxing with Yoke or Lavern. Available on Tuesday to Friday. |
| VISUALISATION | Using simple talking techniques or listening to CD's visualisation can take you back to your childhood, help you to recover from illness and aid relaxation. Available with Yoke or Lavern on Tuesday to Friday. |
| SMOKING CESSATION | We offer ear acupuncture plus information or nicotine replacement therapy to help you kick the habit. |
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