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Stress is a condition that most of us experience at some point, and for many people it is an unavoidable fact of modern life. However, when suffered over long periods of time, stress can really take its toll on the body and mind, affecting our ability to function both in our professional and personal lives.  
 

In the UK alone, the Health & Safety Executive report that estimated half a million people experiences stress at a level that makes them ill and unable to work.  In addition to this, hundreds of thousands of people are now taking anti-depressants to help them cope with the pressures they face.  

But drugs are not always the best way to deal with these feelings and can have lasting, negative side effects.

With this in mind, it may be worth considering trying one or more of our featured complimentary therapies, which can work alongside, or even replace western medical techniques.

Complementary therapies can be used to target a specific physical, mental, emotional or spiritual problem, or purely for relaxation. So, if you are feeling that stress is getting the better of you, or just feel like to deserve to pamper yourself, why not give complimentary therapy a try? We have teamed up with a selection of the best practitioners from across the country to give you a comprehensive selection of services near you, so check them out and see what’s on offer in your area.

  

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Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese word representing ‘Universal Life Energy’. The practise is based on the belief that when spiritual energy is channelled through a Reiki practitioner, the patient's spirit is healed, which in turn heals the physical body.

This simple, non-invasive healing system channels energy to promote the health and well being of the entire physical, emotional and psychic body. Therefore it is truly a system of attaining and promoting wholeness of mind, body and spirit.

Benefits

Reiki works on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels, and can help you enhance every aspect of your life.

One of the greatest Reiki healing health benefits is stress reduction and relaxation, which triggers the body’s natural healing abilities and improves andmaintains health. Reiki healing is a natural therapy that gently balances life energies and brings health and well being to the recipient.

Overall, Reiki induces a feeling of total calm and relaxation.  From this perspective, thoughts can become more positive and health can improve, making Reiki a great way to relax and escape the stresses of modern life.

 

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses active plant extracts - known as essential oils - and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mood, cognitive function or health.

Essential oils consist of tiny aromatic molecules that are readily absorbed via the skin, and through breathing they enter the lungs. These therapeutic constituents next enter the bloodstream and are carried around the body where they can deliver their beneficial healing powers.

Today, aromatherapy is one of the most popular of all complementary therapies, offering a wide range of highly effective treatments to both the acute and chronic stages of illness and disease. At the same time, regular use of aromatherapy treatments and home-use products can help to strengthen the immune system, thereby establishing a preventative approach to overall health.

 

What can hypnotherapy do for you, other than provide a new and wonderfully fascinating experience?

Hypnosis can be used to improve your general well-being and help you overcome life-limiting problems.  Hypnosis is not harmful in any way and you will not be made to do anything you do not think acceptable.

Hypnosis is a deeply-relaxed, dream-like state during which your conscious mind becomes quiet and passive. I then introduce suggestions into your powerful subconscious mind. This can make a dramatic difference to your life, happiness and well-being.

You know which area of your life needs direction and assistance. These may include weight loss, stress, phobias, depression, smoking, anxiety or panic attacks, self-esteem, motivation, public-speaking, interview coaching.

Weight loss through hypnotherapy, for example, will change your whole attitude towards food - a process you will find totally liberating. You could also opt for the Virtual Gastric Band, which offers all the benefits of gastric band surgery without invasive surgery and its side-effects and price tag!

Prices vary according to the number of sessions you require. Many issues can be treated in one or two sessions with prices starting at £100, while weight-loss treatment will require several sessions with ongoing support, starting at £150. The price for a virtual gastric band is £275.

I am NLP-trained and a Master Hypnotherapist. You can be assured of a highly confidential, discreet, supportive, professional and, most importantly, successful service.

Call me now for a free initial consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

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Benefits

Aromatherapy has many properties that can be used to tackle a host of common ailments. It can lower blood pressure, reduces stress levels, combat insomnia and other stress related disorders. It can alleviate tension headaches and helps to deal with other negative feelings, such as those brought about by anxiety and mild depression.

It is especially helpful for women's problems - PMS, menopausal distress. Aromatherapy aids digestion, easing constipation and abdominal spasms. It also optimises the functioning of respiratory system, helping with coughs, tonsillitis, and sinusitis. It eases muscular aches and pains and promotes muscle relaxation and tone.

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Life coaching

Life coaches deal with people who wish to improve their lives in specific ways and achieve their personal goals, such as changing careers, finding a healthy relationship, taking their business to a new level, losing weight or deepening their self-understanding, for example.

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Life coaches deal with stress management as well as time management, goal setting and other key areas of change to help their clients lead more balanced lives that better reflect their’ personal values and priorities. It differs from therapy in that the focus is more on the present and future than the past, more on goals and behaviours than emotions and emotional patterns, and there is a more equal balance of power between the coach and client than between the typical therapist and client.

 

Benefits

Life Coaching can assist you in breaking negative belief patterns and set new and challenging aspirations for yourself.

A life coach can help you to identify and set the goals that you really want, not the pipedreams and goals of your parents or society. A life coach will help you clarify your personal values, so that you have something really solid on which to develop your goals. When your goals are based on the things you value most, they are more naturally motivating and more rewarding.

Whatever your goals and ambitions, life coaching motivates you to make the changes to get you from where you are to where you want to be.

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Reflexology

Reflexology is a therapy based on ancient techniques dating back to around 2,500BC. It is an alternative medicinal practice that involves massaging or applying pressure to parts of the feet - or sometimes the hands, ears and face - with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.

Benefits

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The benefits of reflexology are that you treat the body as an entire connected organism, as opposed to merely focussing on specific symptoms. By putting pressure on particular points in the foot, hand or ear, the supply of blood, as well as the functioning of the nervous system, can be manipulated and improved.

While not claiming to be a miracle cure, the benefits of reflexology can have a powerful healing effect. It can ease symptoms associated with circulation, digestion and respiratory problems.

Patients have also sworn by the power of reflexology to combat stress levels as well as helping to restore hormonal imbalances. Stress is now believed to be a major cause of physical illness so by reducing tension and improving blood and nerve supply, this alternative therapy can contribute to better overall health.

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Indian Head massage

Indian Head Massage is the ultimate therapeutic and popular massage of the head, neck, shoulders and face.

This age old system from India has been used to improve health by stimulating the scalp with oils that are very beneficial to the body's system. Like reflexology stimulates the nerve endings of the feet, Indian scalp massage stimulates the nerves from the head area. Circulation improves, relaxation occurs and the entire body receives improved health.

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Benefits

Indian Head Massage can alleviate the symptoms of tension headaches, neck and back pain and joint tension. This style of massage can also stimulate lymphatic drainage, helping to remove toxins and boost the immune system.

In terms of mental benefits, this traditional & effective massage is excellent for relieving stress and depression and also promotes relaxation. It can help to relieve insomnia and helps to improve concentration and mental focus.  With many benefits it is also great for general well being.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu has been used in Japan thousands of years and is the most common form of acupressure (a form of massage). This technique aims to relieve pain and the symptoms of illness. Using a series of techniques, practitioners apply rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulate chi, or vital energy.

Benefits

Visiting a Shiatsu practitioner can have many benefits. The technique is useful in combating a host of emotional difficulties including anxiety, stress, irritability and depression.

Looking at the physical benefits, Shiatsu is helpful when it comes to alleviating muscular tension, poor posture and sciatica. It can also relieve the pain caused by joint problems such as arthritis and is also effective at targeting headaches and migraines.

Yoga

Essentially, yoga is a healing system that has been developed over thousands of years. It combines breathing exercises, physical postures and meditation and was originally developed as a means of achieving enlightenment through physical and spiritual fulfilment.

There are many different schools of yoga, all of which have their own unique practices and philosophies. However, broadly speaking they are all aimed at achieving balance and control in one's life and to free one from confusion and distress.

The practice of yoga aims to overcome the limitations of the body. Other forms of exercises are good but they can strain the muscles, joints, the entire skeletal system and cause free radical damage at a cellular level.

So, if you want a break from treadmills, weight rooms, or the pool, take a look at yoga. By adopting this form of meditation, not only will you be striving towards physical well being, but toward spiritual well being as well.

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Benefits

Yoga can help a multitude of physical and mental ailments; in fact the list is so long we could not possibly list them all here.

Importantly though, it is a proven means to alleviate stress, anxiety and mild depression. It can also increase your sense of well-being and aid peaceful sleep.

Looking at the physical benefits, yoga is a great way to relieve muscle tension whilst getting some quality exercise. It increases strength and flexibility, lowers the heart rate and blood pressure and has even been credited with slowing the aging process.

Yoga is also great way to relieve the pain associated with a host of back problems and arthritis. As mentioned above, there are a number of different types of yoga, all, of which can bring different benefits. So, if you are thinking of giving yoga a try, it is always worth discussing your needs with practitioners before starting any particular programme.

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