Accupressure and Accupuncture

Both Accupressure and Accupuncture arise from Traditional Chinese Medicine. They work by stimulating specific points along the body's energy lines (meridians). Diseases are believed to be the result of imbalances or blockages of these meridians.

Accupressure works by gently kneading or manipulating these points whilst Accupuncture works by the insertion of special fine needles.

Alexander
Technique

A process of neuro re education, this is designed to improve well being and relieve pain associated with poor posture, injury and chronic illness.

Aromatherapy

The use of essential oils in massage (accupressure, lymphatic drainage or facial massage), sprays, compresses, bathing or just burning in a room to have a restoring and calming effect on both mind and body.

Ayurveda

Another ancient system of healing, Ayurveda comes from India. Ayurveda believes that the five elements of the universe are present in the body resulting in one of three personality types known as "doshas". Similar to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda views good health as the result of the mind, body and soul working in harmony together. Imbalances are dealt with through traditional herbs and exercises (yoga).

Bach and Bush Flower Remedies

Bach Flower remedies are named after their founder Dr Edward Bach and English physicist in the 1930's. Taking the essence of flowers, Dr Bach noted that different flowers were able to either create or dispel emotional states that he believed were intrinsic to disease. For example the flowering essence of Mimulus is used to dispel feelings of fear, especially of the unknown.

Bush Flower remedies are Australia's answer to the Bach Flower remedies. Based on native Australian Bush flowers, they are also used for dealing with emotionally based reactions

Bowen Technique

A form of bodywork designed by Australian Tom Bowen in the mid 1900's. Bowen technique relies on gentle, accurate, short sequences that target stress buildup in the muscles. Interestingly, there are short "breaks" of rest during the session which are designed to allow the body to absorb the treatment.

Chinese Medicine

Already well known, Traditional Chinese Medicine is centered around the belief that disease arises as a result of imbalance of one of the 5 elements. Diagnosis is done through inspecting the tongue and measuring the pulses of the meridians. Treatment is then given by altering diet and lifestyle with the addition of herbs and accupressure/accupuncture.

Chiropractor

A relatively strong kind of bodywork technique that relies on the manipulation of the spine to bring about stress relief, good posture and ultimately good health.

Colour Therapy

Colour therapy works by stimulating the optic nerve to correct energy and emotional imbalances. This can be used alone or with other therapies to

Craniosacral Therapy

A form of body work that relies predominantly on extremely light touches focused on the tissues of head going down to the tailbone. This is based on the concept that spinal fluid and the bones in the head and spine are constantly in movement.

Counselling

This deals with exploring personal beliefs and values to ads stress management or emotional traumas such as conflict or grief.

Crystal and Gem Therapy

Crystals have long been associated with wealth, power and healing. Crystal and Gem Therapy work by channeling or focusing energy to areas where a condition lies. For example amethyst is thought to bring a clear and open mind whilst smoky quartz is thought to be more grounding.