Practitioner Services

Acupuncture
Chiropractic
Clinical Psychology for Children & Families
CranioSacral Therapy
GP (Private)
Herbal Apothecary (Western)
Herbal Medicine (Western)
Homoeopathy
Nutritional Medicine
Podiatry/Chiropody
Psychotherapy/Counselling/Coaching
Reflexology
Stress Management/Hypnotherapy/NLP
Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Candles)

Massage Treatments :
Therapeutic Massage
Facial Rejuvenation Massage
Indian Head Massage
Lymphatic Drainage (unavailable)
Massage - Pre/Post Sports
Massage with Essential Oils (unavailable)
Pregnancy Massage
Thai Foot Massage


Therapeutic Facials & Back Treatments :
Massage Facial
Traditional Facial
Exfoliating Facial
Deep Cleansing Facial
Luxury Facial
Back Treatment
Luxury Back Treatment



Acupuncture
Works by the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to correct any imbalances and restore health by encouraging the body to heal itself.

Useful as a preventative medicine before these imbalances develop into more serious conditions. Combined with or without western medicine this treatment may help to bring relief as well as peace of mind.

Your Practitioner(s) : Jonathan Orchard, Miss Ayako Kato


Chiropractic
A unique, breakthrough approach to patient care called Koren Specific Technique (KST). There is no twisting, turning, "cracking", or "popping" of joints with KST; instead, gentle, specific corrections to the spine and structural system. The body will likely hold its correction for much longer.

Helpful in treating many painful conditions, and subtler imbalances, it is safe for all age-groups.

Your Practitioner(s) : Ralph Mitchell


Clinical Psychology for Children & Families
Specialising in assessment and therapy for children, young people and their parents. Consulting with parents to discuss worries and offer advice, and working directly with children to explore and resolve emotional, behavioural and social difficulties. Liaising with schools to ensure everyone is thinking about the child’s needs.

Your Practitioner(s) : Lynne Hipkin


CranioSacral Therapy
A gentle hands-on technique working with the spine, the head, diaphragms and fascia, the restrictions of nerve passages are eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is optimized and misaligned bones are restored to their proper position.

Used to treat mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. Particularly effective for babies and children.

Your Practitioner(s) : Paul Strode


GP (Private)
Well established General Practitioner available, by appointment, for private consultation.

Full GP services, including diagnostic testing, eating disorders and weight control, anxiety and depression related illnesses, seasonal ‘flu vaccinations.

Your Practitioner(s) : Dr Diane Keith, MB BS (London)


Herbal Apothecary (Western)
Botanica Medica was established as an herbal apothecary with the aim of providing more accessible professional western herbal medicine, and support, to those wishing to take an active role in their own healthcare.

A wide range of practitioner-quality herbal medicines is offered by their team of qualified Medical Herbalists; a caring and expert, over-the-counter service for the individual in making the right choice in herbal medicine.

Your Practitioner(s) : Jo Dunbar and the Botanica Medica Team


Herbal Medicine (Western)
Medicinal plant extracts are specifically prescribed for the individual, in order to treat the symptoms as well as the underlying cause of disease. Available as tinctures, capsules, creams or oils through prescription by a Medical Herbalist, or from the retail apothecary, Botanica Medica.

Your Practitioner(s) : Jo Dunbar and the Botanica Medica Team


Homoeopathy
A very powerful but safe form of treatment working on many levels: physical, mental and emotional, using medicines prepared mostly from plants and minerals.

Good for chronic and acute problems. Also highly successful in treating children and babies for even the most complex problems, as well as strengthening their immune system and vitality to encourage better future health.

Your Practitioner(s) : Robin Hayfield


Nutritional Medicine
Nutritional therapists believe that the use of whole foods and nutritional supplements are vital in the maintenance of health and in the prevention and treatment of disease.

Prevention is of course better than cure and, even if not suffering from a specific disease, it is equally important to know how to adopt life habits that support and maintain optimum health so as not to suffer illness in the future.

Your Practitioner(s) : Ann Shaw


Podiatry/Chiropody
Helps to prevent and treat all manner of foot problems. Each foot consists of 26 bones, supported by a network of ligaments, muscles, blood vessels and nerves. The feet can also mirror general health - signs of diabetes, arthritis, circulatory and neurological diseases may often appear first in the feet.

Your Practitioner(s) : Jane Masucci, Jo Lea


Psychotherapy/Counselling/Coaching
Caring, confidential and non-judgemental communication helps clarify thoughts and feelings to gain personal balance and a new perspective on problems. These might include stress, anxiety, depression, work-related issues, bereavement, relationships, addictions and dependencies.

Your Practitioner(s) : Geraldine McEwan


Reflexology
A safe yet effective treatment in which the skilled massage and manipulation of the feet, and sometimes the hands, is employed to effect beneficial changes in a wide range of symptoms.

Suitable for people of all ages, it can help relieve acute and chronic conditions, and bring the body back into natural balance.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin, Zoë Ross


Stress Management/Hypnotherapy/NLP
Techniques intended to equip a person with effective coping mechanisms for dealing with psychological stress (stress defined as a person’s psychological response to an internal or external stimulus that triggers the fight or flight response). An eclectic approach to help a person utilise strategies to cope with or alter stressful situations.

A range of models are used drawing from Hypnotherapy, NLP, Timeline™ and EMDR.

Your Practitioner(s) : Paul Sullivan


Thermo-Auricular Therapy (Hopi Candles)
Hopi Ear Candles are named after the native-American tribe who first introduced this therapy to the West. They have been used for centuries throughout North America and Asia.

The three-phase treatment draws out impurities from the ear; increases the circulation of blood and lymph; and induces the balance of pressure in the ears, forehead and sinuses.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin


MASSAGE TREATMENTS :

Therapeutic Massage
This is one of the most basic forms of natural healthcare, and one of the easiest ways of attaining and maintaining good health.

Relaxes and strengthens muscles, lowers blood pressure, aids digestion, calms the nervous system, stimulates the lymphatics (the body’s immune system), and improves circulation to help detoxify the body. Also promotes feeling of well-being and being cared for.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin, Zoë Ross


Facial Rejuvenation Massage
A natural facelift massage which induces a state of deep relaxation to help you both look and feel good. A combination of lymphatic drainage, acupressure and energy balancing to help restore skin suppleness, improve elasticity and lift the contours of the face. Also helps to increase the flow of blood and nutrients to the skin and speed up the removal of toxins. During a course of treatment, facial exercises are taught which help to maintain and improve muscle strength and tone.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin


Indian Head Massage
A treatment evolved from traditional Ayurvedic techniques practised in India as part of a family ritual for thousands of years. Usually carried out with the person sitting, fully clothed, on a chair. Deeply relaxing, enhancing feelings of well-being, working on the muscles of the upper back, shoulders, arms, neck, head and face.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin, Zoë Ross


Lymphatic Drainage
An advanced therapy in which the practitioner uses a range of specialised and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of lymph flow, thus stimulating the lymphatic vessels which carry substances vital to the defence of the body and removes waste products. Both preventative and remedial the treatment is deeply relaxing and can enhance your well-being.

Your Practitioner(s) : to be advised


Massage – Pre/Post Sports
Minor injuries are common in sport. A good massage, pre or post sport, can aid healing and help to prevent minor sports’ injuries and their escalation to more chronic conditions which may ultimately affect a body’s optimum function in sport, work and general quality of life. Regular massage may also help enhance athletic performance.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin, Zoë Ross


Massage with Essential Oils
A combination of massage with Essential Oils, renowned for their therapeutic properties, making this an holistic treatment working at emotional and physical levels.

When properly diluted and used professionally these oils are safe, pleasurable and highly beneficial to health by helping to restore the body’s natural balance.

Your Practitioner(s) : to be advised


Pregnancy Massage
An individually tailored treatment to help alleviate some of the discomforts experienced during this special time of great physiological and emotional change. Discomforts such as: backache, sciatica, constipation, cramp, heartburn, insomnia and swelling. During the last few weeks of pregnancy, a combination of both massage and reflexology treatments may be helpful to assist labour and the birthing process.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin


Thai Foot Massage
An invigorating and energising massage of the lower legs and feet, involving hands-on stretching and massage along with the use of sticks to stimulate reflex points on the feet and so promote optimum health and well-being. Originating in Thailand it contains elements of Chinese, Japanese and Korean massage.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin


Therapeutic Facials & Back Treatments (Moor Products)
An holistic approach to skincare in an ultimately relaxing atmosphere, using the Moor Natural Selection Range.

Treatments can be adapted to suit an individual’s unique skin requirements whether to cleanse, tone, calm, soothe, rebalance, repair, nourish or hydrate (or all of them!).

Often helpful in treating skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, scar tissue.

Your Practitioner(s) : Maureen McLoughlin


Massage Facial
Relaxing cleanse, tone and massage using a nourishing blend of Moor Quenching Oil and Rejuvenating Moisturiser.

Traditional Facial
Excellent for all skin types, improves skin tone and definition, nourishing skin for ongoing improvement.

Exfoliating Facial
Incorporating key features of the Traditional; concentrating on removing dead skin cells, leaving the skin fresh and glowing.

Deep Cleansing Facial
An advanced mask especially suitable for skins suffering effects of pollution; leaves the skin fresh and balanced.

Luxury Facial
Skin Repair Moisturiser and Soothing Eye Gel Booster treatments added to the Deep Cleansing or Exfoliating Facial. Feel the difference immediately.

Back Treatment
Soothing back cleanse, gentle exfoliating massage, followed by a protecting body mask and wrap. Replenishing Body Lotion or Quenching Oil completes the treatment to nourish, moisturise and hydrate.

Luxury Back Treatment
The Back Treatment, with added enjoyment of a back massage following the back cleanse. The ultimate skin treat.