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Therapies

acupuncture
Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese art of inserting fine needles at selected points in the body. The Chinese believe that energy flows through the body along channels or meridians and by inserting needles at points along the meridians, the energy flow can be stimulated, sedated or balanced. This is the basis for treating a whole range of diseases.
During the treatment many patients experience heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation; the fine needles bear little resemblance to the better known ones used for injections.

Rosalind Beeton BAcC MBAcC DipCHM MRCHM DipCST RCST, is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and has been working as an acupuncturist for more than 17 years. Her membership ensures that stringent standards of hygiene and sterilisation of needles are followed. She has also trained in the treatment of children with acupuncture and herbal medicine.

Who:	Rosalind Beeton
When:	Thurs 9.30-12.30 & some Mondays, pm
What for:	Almost any condition including anxiety, arthritis, back pain, circulatory problems, high blood pressure, indeterminate aches and pains, infertility, menstrual problems, migraines, rheumatism and skin conditions or ulcers
Price/Length:	Initial consultation £43.00 - 60mins
	Subsequent consultations £38.00 - 45mins
	(Rosalind can combine acupuncture with craniosacral therapy)
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition

craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is based on discoveries about the body's subtle physiology, which were made by osteopaths about 100 years ago. The findings show that every cell in a healthy body expresses a rhythmic movement fundamental to life - which is called craniosacral motion. Craniosacral therapists can feel this specific movement and therefore identify the likely origin of a problem; using their hands they reflect back to the body the pattern it is holding, meaning it can return to a healthier mode of functioning.
Patients often feel deeply relaxed during sessions and may become aware of heat, tingling or other sensations, while remaining comfortably in control and calm during this completely gentle and safe therapy.
Rosalind Beeton BAcC MBAcC DipCHM MRCHM DipCST RCST, has been a fully trained craniosacral therapist for more than 8 years.

Who:	Rosalind Beeton
When:	Thurs 9.30-12.30 & some Mondays, pm
What for:	See acupuncture. Also allergies, autism, birth trauma, bone/joint disorders, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, exhaustion, insomnia, stroke, and stress related illnesses
Price/Length:	Initial consultation £43.00 - 60mins
	Subsequent consultations £38.00 - 45mins
	(Rosalind can combine acupuncture with craniosacral therapy)
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition

chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the great herbal systems of the world, with an unbroken tradition going back to the 3rd century BC. Throughout its history it has continually developed in response to changing clinical conditions, and has been sustained by research into every aspect of its use. More recently it has grown rapidly in popularity in the west, whilst still forming a major part of healthcare provision in China, where it is provided in state hospitals alongside western medicine.
Chinese herbs are completely safe when prescribed correctly by a properly trained practitioner. Rosalind Beeton BAcC MBAcC DipCHM MRCHM DipCST RCST, is a member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine and has been practising for more than 11 years.

Who:	Rosalind Beeton
When:	Thurs 9.30-12.30 & some Mondays, pm
What for:	Almost any condition including chronic coughs, constipation, cystitis, gynaecological conditions, skin conditions
Price/Length:	Initial consultation £43.00 - 60mins
	Subsequent consultations £38.00 - 45mins
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition

autogenic training and therapy
AT has been used by people from all walks of life to enhance healing, performance and creativity. It has been taught to international sportsmen and women to enhance performance, and in the business environment to optimise success and concentration, and to reduce stress.
Autogenic' means 'generated from within.' Quite simply, AT brings about profound relaxation to help negate the effects of stress, allow recuperation and promote healing. It can restore energy and confidence to help meet the challenges of life. People who practice AT regularly develop a healthy dynamic balance, seeing problems not as a threat but as a challenge.
Once learned it can be practiced at any time without further recourse to a therapist. Practiced regularly, AT boosts the immune system and helps many psychosomatic and stress related illnesses.
Lilamani Woolrych BA FTCL DipLib DipAT, is a member of the British Autogenic Society.

Who:	Lilamani Woolrych
When:	Mon 3.30 onwards
What for:	AT has been medically validated for a wide range of conditions including anxiety, arthritis, asthma, colitis, fatigue, exhaustion, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, muscular pain and tension, panic attacks, sleep disorders
Price/Length:	Initial assessment consultation £40.00 - 60mins
	Subsequent consultations (individual) £44.00 - 60mins
	Subsequent consultations (group, per person) £29.00 - 90mins
Frequency:	After initial assessment consultation, 9 subsequent consultations

homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is a safe, gentle and effective form of medicine that is free from side effects. You will be treated as a unique and special individual, and be offered support and help even if your case has been considered hopeless or incurable.
The first fundamental of homoeopathy states that a substance that can cause symptoms in the healthy can cure the same symptom in the sick. If you chop an onion, it makes your eyes water and nose run. So, in homoeopathy we use onion in a very diluted form to treat people with hayfever who have the same symptoms.
Homoeopathy can work quickly, easily and without danger to the patient. Homoeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body's own healing powers, restoring and health and balance to the system. If you have not been helped by conventional medicines or are worried about the side effects of prescribed drugs, then homoeopathy is for you.

Who:	Alexandra Von Zeichman
When:	Wednesday 9.30 - 3.00
What for:	Almost any condition including anxiety, arthritis, asthma, constipation, children's illnesses, eating disorders, eczema, hayfever, high/low blood pressure, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, P.M.T, uterine and menstrual problems
Price/Length:	Initial consultation including remedies £75.00
	Subsequent consultations also including remedies £65.00
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition

allergy sensitivity testing
More details available soon

Who:	Alexandra Von Zeichman
When:	Wednesday 9.30 - 3.00
Price/Length:	Initial consultation £150.00
	Subsequent consultations £95.00

healing
In a sense, healing, (often known as Spiritual Healing or Faith Healing), is the purest form of treatment for illness. It involves no pills, no needles and no equipment. The laying on of hands to heal disease is of ancient origin, and in all societies and cultures people with healing powers are acknowledged.
From where the healing powers were derived is a matter of opinion and debate. However, all healers feel that they act as a channel for the healing energy, rather than doing the healing themselves. Most reputable healers abide by the code of the National Federation of Spiritual Healers, which ensures that healing is carried out in a professional and ethical manner.
The Natural Medicine Centre is pleased to have the services of Helen Hilliard. Helen was a friend and colleague of our previous healer, Charles Siddle, who passed over in December 2000. Helen now continues his work.

Who:	Helen Hilliard
When:	Tuesday 1.00-6.30
	Friday 9.00-12.30
What for:	Any illness or problem including back pain, depression and often 'incurable' diseases such as cancer. Even if a cure is not achieved, you will almost always feel better after healing sessions, with a reduction in any pain or discomfort.
Price/Length:	Each consultation £25.00 - 15mins approx
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition, however once weekly for several weeks is the norm

colour therapy
This is a very ancient and powerful therapy. The vibrational energies that constitute light are used by colour practitioners (and are beginning to be utilised also by conventional medicine, for example in Photodynamic Therapy). It is a therapy that works not just with our physical body but with our emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. We are beings of light, surrounded and interpenetrated by the colours that constitute light. Therefore using colour in therapy is treating with what we are, namely light. A consultation consists of making a spinal diagnostic chart - used to ascertain a person's physical, metabolic, emotional and mental state - and then administering, through light the required colours. Remedies solarised with the required colours are given for the person to take between treatments.

Who:	Pauline Wills
When:	Consultations by arrangement
What for:	Almost any condition
Price/Length:	Each consultation £40.00 - 60mins approx. (Cost of solarised remedies extra)
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition

colour integrated with reflexology
Reflexology can be combined with colour therapy, so that blocked energy can be released painlessly and ailments that fail to respond to reflexology alone may respond to the combined treatment. The combination is beneficial for all ailments and is a wonderful stress reliever.
Pauline Wills is a qualified Yoga instructor, Reflexologist and Colour Practitioner. She pioneered the integration of Colour with Reflexology in 1990 and during the past six years she has authored several books on colour, on reflexology and on the integration of these two therapies. Accredited by the Complementary Medical Association she teaches therapies widely.

Who:	Pauline Wills
When:	Consultations by arrangement
What for:	Almost any condition
Price/Length:	Initial consultation £45.00 - 90mins approx
	Subsequent consultations £40.00 - 60mins approx
Frequency:	Depends on nature of the condition

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one to one yoga

One to one yoga is tailored to the individual, ensuring that you can progress at your own pace. Yoga as a therapy will help increase your flexibility, stamina, strength and energy levels. It is also very useful for minor health problems and stress. If you are suffering from lower back pain or asthma then yoga as a therapy could be the answer you are looking for! You will learn to practice the numerous and varied postures and Pranayama (Yogic breathing) all at a pace that suits you, with instruction and direction for you to continue the practice in your own time.

Julia Green BSYA BSYA (N. th) SNHS (Herb.) SNHS (Ad. Herb.) SNHS (H.I. Dip Herb) is a fully insured and qualified Yoga teacher and Herbalist with a special interest in respiratory problems. She has been with clients suffering stress management, anger management and addiction problems for many years.

Who:	Julia Green
When:	Flexible times to suit.
What for:	Asthma and lower back pain, stress and digestion problems, but most conditions can be improved with regular Yoga practice. It is an excellent complementary practice to both medical and alternative therapies.
Price/Length:	Each consultation £40.00 – 90mins
Frequency:	Depends on client, though whatever is learnt during the session should ideally be practised on your own between consultations.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment which relies on the body's own healing mechanisms to treat complaints relating to the bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Osteopaths treat a variety of conditions including; neck/back problems repetitive strain injury, sport injuries, most headaches, disk injuries, arthritic pain & stiffness, trapped nerves, postural problems hip/knee problems and more! Osteopathy can help most joint and muscles problems not just those of the spine.

Mark Sloam DO, ND, MRO, BSc (Hons) Ost Med on the register of the General Osteopath Council

Who:	Mark Sloam
When:	Monday and Friday afternoons.
Price/Length:	Initial consultation £40 – 45 mins approx Subsequent treatments £35 – 30 mins approx
Frequency:	Varies depending on the conditions but normally two to four treatments including initial consultation. Long standing conditions may require more .

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Gentle massage to the shoulders, neck, head, scalp and hair, with, or without essential oils. Stimulates the nervous system; increases the supply of oxygen & nutrients in the blood.

For relaxation, headaches, migraine, eyestrain, alopecia, dandruff, psoriasis, epilepsy, angina, stroke, tiredness, sinusitis, tinnitus, lethargy, depression, anxiety and stress.

Seated, without clothes removed.

Duration: 30 mins

SHOULDER SHIATSU

The use of finger or thumb pressure on points on the upper back, shoulders and neck. Energy, (Chi), flows inside the body along invisible meridians (3 dimensional lines). A proper balance and free-flow of Chi is essential for complete mental & physical health.

Improves posture, flexibility and energy levels, yet causes deep relaxation. For frozen shoulder, whiplash injury, joint & muscle pain in the back, shoulder & neck; for relieving stress, depression, headache & migraine.

Seated, without clothes removed.

Duration: 30 mins

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

An invigorating and deep tissue massage by manipulation of the soft tissues of the body with specific techniques. Stimulates the nervous system.

Relaxes and tones the muscles; produces a feeling of general relaxation; increases circulation of blood & lymph; aids recuperation after illness or injury; restores energy; improves the appearance of the skin.

Lying down with clothes removed.

Duration: 60 mins

AROMATHERAPY

The use of essential oils with a combination of Massage and Shiatsu techniques over the whole body.

For poor circulation, high or low blood pressure, digestive problems, diabetes, poor appetite, fluid retention, coughs, colds & flu, sinus problems, menstrual disorders, muscular problems, anxiety, stress & depression, headaches & migraine, cellulite and scalp & skin problems.

Lying down with clothes removed.

Duration: 60 mins

SPORTS MASSAGE

Deep tissue massage for the sports person focusing on particular parts of the body.

For sprains, Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s/Thrower’s/Student’s Elbow, Housemaid’s Knee, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Seated or lying down with affected part exposed.

Duration: 30 mins

REFLEXOLOGY

The use of thumb pressure on the surfaces of the feet. Stimulates the nerve endings which connect with all the organs and parts of the body.

Causes relaxation, (or enervation) and treats conditions such as: deafness, depression, eye strain, headaches, insomnia, sinusitis); the muscular-skeletal system (arthritis, backache, cramp, strains, stiff neck, rheumatism, sciatica,); the endocrine system (diabetes, fibroids, menstrual problems, PMT); the respiratory system (asthma, bronchitis, coughs & colds); the heart &circulatory system (angina, chilblains, high & low blood pressure); the lymphatic system (infection, tonsillitis); the digestive system (allergies, anorexia, stomach problems jaundice, ulcers); urinary system (cystitis, incontinence) and the skin “system” (acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis)

Who:	Leslie Steward, BSc, BABTAC
When:	Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays - am
What for:	for all problems, see above
Price/Length:	30 minutes/£20; 60 minutes/£35
Frequency:	One, two or more sessions
Seated, without clothes removed.	Duration: 60 mins

Leslie graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Biological Chemistry. He taught Science in schools & colleges at GCSE & A Level.

He later returned to University to study Law and he then practised as a Solicitor, reaching Senior Legal Management post with the London Borough of Haringey.

His continuing interest in Human Physiology drew him to the study & practice, over several years, of six Complementary Therapies.

Leslie is a member of BABTAC, (the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) and has full Public Liability Insurance cover.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Payment of our charges is required at the time of treatment. Fee for appointments not kept - 50% of consultation fee (unless 24 hours notice given)