Recent articlesOn the 3rd Aug, the Govt launched a UK consultation on the regulation of practitioners who offer acupuncture, herbal medicine and traditional Chinese medicine in the UK. Read the Dept of Health press release.... The Understanding your Eating Programme has been developed from research carried out by Julia Buckroyd, Emeritus Professor of Counselling of the University of Hertfordshire. It is designed for people who are aware that their over eating is driven by emotions rather than by hunger. Patients whose pain is not improving should have access to a choice of different therapies including acupuncture, structured exercise and manual therapy
Professor Peter Littlejohns of NICE
This guideline is about the care and treatment that people who have persistent non-specific low back pain can expect from the NHS in England and Wales to help them manage their pain As therapists we all have our own individual mix of talents, skills and abilities. I’d like to bring you a flavour of the essence of my work as a healer - by means of three insights: 1) the underlying ethos, 2) some student feedback 3) signposting to further details and information. Information on the Government funded tax-free payment available for mothers-to-be to help stay well & healthy in the latter stages of pregnancy. When I first came across an ad in Massage World for a new cushion system to be honest I didn't really give it a second thought;just a set of cushions I mused. What I didn't realise at the time is quite what a huge impact these cushions would have on my therapy business! The thing that makes each one of us unique as therapists is obviously the amalgamation of our life experiences. I can honestly say no experience has been wasted even if it wasn’t pleasant at the time! Unlike other regression therapies Past Life Therapy is not hypnosis and nor is it necessary to believe in past lives. Instead, all that is required is an open mind and the willingness to use metaphor as a way to bring unconscious processes to light. Why should you take time out to have a treatment? Life is busy and there are great demands on you from work, studying, traveling, household chores and family needs. Surely there are more important things to do than indulge oneself with a treatment........? LaStone Therapy was introduced to the UK in the late 1990s. Now it is a much sought after therapy. Diana Walsh, a trained LaStone Therapist gives an insight into this powerful treatment. Stressed? Done one run too many? Your computer your worst enemy? Local sports massage therapist, Sharon Lorimer could be the answer. Ever seen a treatment advertised and wondered what on earth it was all about? Don’t know your ayurveda from your zero balancing? Well here is your reference list for all things complementary. Manual Lymphatic Drainage - not a job for a plumber, but a skilled therapist with a specialism in cancer care. Mary Goodfellow takes us through her day.. Dancing the 4 Elements with Biodanza - a path of discovery and integration.
Biodanza is an integrative dance therapy; it is music, movement and feelings. It makes use of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water as archetypes and is a means of self exploration. Recognising a Stroke - Act FAST The Healing Hands Network work in Sarajevo, Bosnia and are dedicated to the relief of suffering caused by war and disaster. Read about this beautiful country and its people. If you are interested to help HHN's work please contact them (details at the end of the article). If you ever need reminding of muscular anatomy then these are two great books with superb diagrams. Suitable for practitioners and student alike, at least one of them should be on your reference book shelf. Visit Articles/General to see more. Already ancient philosophers were convinced that it is not so much the events in our lives that cause us problems but the views we hold about these events. Read here more about how your thoughts influence your well-being. Dance has been an integral part of my life since I was a small child. I found such joy and freedom within it that I was hooked from the early age of three. Looking back, what I now see is that through dance, I found an inner calm, stillness, and an ability to connect with the universe as a whole. | Well in The City 2008Released : Feb 29, 2008 Well in The City 2008 - Sunday 16th March, come along and meet Complementary Practitioners. Come and talk with practitioners in the area, or try out one of the therapies with a taster sessions for a small fee. On Sunday, 16th March 2008 the Welwyn Hatfield Complementary Practitioners' Group are holding an event at Campus West (The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX), when members of the public can come and talk to practitioners, have taster treatments and listen to talks on complementary health related subjects and watch/participate in demonstrations. Some new therapies have now been confirmed 29th February Look round this web site to be find defnitions for the therapies!! There will be taster sessions for a small fee, products for sale or come and talk to a practioner about the following:
Talks with approximate timings12.30 - 13.00 Patricia Blaxill - Emotional Freedom Technique 13.00 - 13.30 Dr Richard Sperrin - Chiropractic 13.30 - 14.00 Sharon Lorimer - Demo on Sports Massage techniques 14.00 - 14.30 Irene Dremart - Hynotherapy & Preventing Stress 14.30 - 15.30 Kathleen Nathanael - Biodanza Dance Taster Session 15.30 - 16.00 Peter Brierley - Demo and talk on Shaw Method of Swimming 16.00 - 16.30 Mary Goodfellow - Manual Lymphatic Drainage 16.30 - 17.00 Fiona Lyndley - Influences of birthing practises on the developing human being Prize Draw with treatment vouchers to be won. FREE PARKING. REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.
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