COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
The practice provides treatments in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Kevin Anthony Walsh Physiotherapy & Complementary Clinic provides alternative and complementary treatment with a dedicated practitioner who delivers Aromatherapy; Reflexology; Reiki; Remedial Massage and Indian Head Massage. These holistic treatments can synergistically integrate and support conventional allopathic medicine.
Please telephone 01234 772929 for appointments regarding these complementary therapies.
Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses the medicinal properties of the essential oils of plants and herbs. Essential oils are said to have a unique pharmacological effect and these oils can be inhaled, or added to massage creams, oils & gels.
Aromatherapy oils are reported to have an uplifting effect on mood and emotions as well as some medical ailments. They can help to enhance your treatments, especially when used in soft tissue manipulation (Body Massage) in which the oils are absorbed by the skin.
Aromatherapy treatment can only commence following a consultation and patch testing for skin sensitivity to the selected oils chosen by your therapist.
An age old treatment which provides a zoned therapeutic massage of the feet. Ancient texts and artefacts inform us of the use of reflexology by the people of China, Japan and Egypt. This relaxing therapy is an excellent holistic treatment for tired feet and lower limbs.
Reiki is a Universal energy that treats the whole person in a truly holistic fashion (physically, emotionally and spiritually). Reiki and practitioner will simply act as the middle person who can access the energy and enable it to pass into the recipient with the objective of allowing harmony to be restored.
The energy may be felt as a sensation of heat, tingling or even by experiencing an emotional response. Some people even see colours while others experience a deep sense of relaxation and a feeling of calmness and a sense of well-being. Clients are treated while fully clothed and usually lie on a therapy couch but can choose to be seated if they wish. The practitioner will then place their hands on or close to the patient’s body in a series of positions.
A deeply relaxing massage of the upper arms, shoulders, neck, head and face. Originally developed as a family tradition in its native country of origin. Indian head massage is based on the ancient Ayurveda healing system which increases circulation and lymphatic drainage, helping to remove stress, tension and anxiety.
The techniques employed in remedial massage are aimed at reducing, treating and preventing injuries to muscles and to help stimulate the circulation of blood and lymph fluids. Soft tissue manipulation and can help to ease pain and soreness. Used in conjunction with advice on exercise, it can help to treat and or prevent injuries from overuse, repetitive strain and problems associated with posture and stress.
Soft Tissue Manipulation is used to stimulate the circulation of blood and lymph fluids. This type of massage can also employ a mixture of movements and techniques which can be relaxing or vigorous depending on what objectives need to be achieved.
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