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Acupressure
Acupressure has been used for millennia. Like Acupuncture the Chinese discovered that naturally patients would achieve relief by simply pressing certain points of the body. They observed that not only did it relieve pain on the afflicte[....more]


Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical healing system which is over 3000 years old. It involves treating a variety of diseases and conditions by inserting fine needles into Acupuncture points on the skin in very precise positions. Th[....more]


Addiction counselling
Addiction whether physical or psychological can take many forms from substance abuse to habitual behaviours. Many addictions are closely linked to the persons need to mask, suppress or cope with psychological disturbance and as such wit[....more]


Allergy testing

Allergy testing is a generic term used to cover the detection and diagnosis of allergies which can have significant though seemingly unrelated links to behaviour, thought patterns and health. Several therapeutic disciplines invol[....more]



Alexander technique
The Alexander Technique helps increase awareness of your own body and is effective primarily for improving mobility and posture. F.M. Alexander observed unconscious habitual patterns of body posture which effected respiratory functions and[....more]


Angel (therapy)
A therapeutic approach that uses divine intervention and wisdom as part of the methodology. Utilising and channelling ‘Angel light’ and guardian angels to help the patient facilitate change.

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Anger management
Anger is a natural emotion that needs to be expressed in order to remain emotionally healthy. Anger is also an emotion that is often feared and an emotion that culturally we are often encouraged to suppress. Anger however can become probl[....more]


Aroma Therapy
Aroma therapy utilises essential oils and hydrosols extracted from plants to achieve balance of the mind body and soul. The healing effects of essential oils come from either direct application or from the inhalation of the ‘aromas’. Arom[....more]


Art Therapy
Art therapy has developed from occupational therapy and psychotherapy. Through the medium of art and creativity in all its forms the client can find ways of expressing fears, concerns, dreams and fantasies. Art therapy is often a good for[....more]


Assertiveness
Assertiveness is a state of being that enables a person to function in the world in an emotionally healthy way. Either side of assertiveness is passive and aggressive and both of these states involve low self esteem, low self-confidence an[....more]


Astrology
Patterns and cycles have been observed within our universe ever since early man. From the seasons we experience each year to the movement of the sun, moon and stars around the skies, the influence of the planets undoubtedly affect our live[....more]


Auricular Therapy
See acupuncture: The practitioner uses the body’s meridian lines and natural energy channels as with acupuncture. The fundamental difference being that the practitioner uses the acupuncture points of the ear of which there are over 200. [....more]


Audio sonic treatment
Audio sonic treatment uses different frequency sound waves to ‘massage’ to encourage healing, reduce tension and improve functioning of deep tissues. Often used by Sports Therapists and remedial massage.

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Autogenic Training and Therapy
Stress is one of the biggest problems experienced in the modern world. It can lead to a whole host of psychological, emotional and physical symptoms which amount to chronic ill health. Autogenic training takes cognisance of the fact that [....more]


Ayurvedic
Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit words meaning ‘life and ‘knowledge’. Ayurveda is more akin to a way of life than a specific therapy. Ayurvedic physicians believe that disease comes from four sources. Physical, mental, accidental and nat[....more]

 

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