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Naturopathy is a term coined from nineteenth and twentieth century doctors who provided 'Nature Cure' regimes to help bring people back to health.

Naturopaths view people as a whole; a whole composed of body, mind, emotion and spirit. A problem arising in any aspect of one's being can cause ill health.

It is a Naturopath's job to listen to a person's story and endeavour to discover a deeper cause to their ills than a set of symptoms. Addressing this underlying cause of disease, and supporting the person's natural tendency towards health, allows a rebalancing of the person at a deeper level. Better health and increased energy is the result.

Naturopaths use a variety of restorative modalities and diagnostic aids including:

Nutrition, herbal medicine, remedial massage, lifestyle councelling, flower essences, hydrotherapy (colonics and spa), iridology, case history, and hair mineral and pathology analysis.

Naturopaths are the champions of the cause of preventative medicine, and are the best people to see for health care and longevity programs.

First visit takes one and a half hours, when a personalised program is outlined for you. Follow-up treatments are half hour.

Massage promotes increased circulation of lymph and blood and brings about a healing effect on both the physical body and the mind. It can be therapeutic in managing and reducing pain and stress. It supports the body in a feeling of deep relaxation and wellness, optimising the body's own capacity for healing.

Shiatsu (she-at-sue) is a Japanese word that literally translates as finger pressure.

Deep and gentle pressure is applied along the meridians of the body using the palms thumbs fingers elbows knees or feet and when appropriate dynamic rotations and stretches.

Shiatsu works by nourishing soft weak yin areas [kyo] and relaxing hard tense yang areas [jitsu]of the body.

It is based on the principles of Oriental Medicine. The aim is to promote harmony by improving the function of the internal organs. This will enhance physical emotional & spiritual wellbeing. Shiatsu evolved from a 5000 years old tradition of oriental healing arts originating in Japan and having roots in China . It remains the most popular and highly respected form of body therapy in Japan today.

On a physical level Shiatsu has the effect of stimulating circulation and the flow of lymphatic fluid. It also works on the autonomic nervous system; helps to release toxins and deep-seated tension from the muscles, and can also stimulate the hormonal system. On a subtler level Shiatsu allows the receiver to deeply relax, stimulating the body ' s inherent ability for self-healing and regeneration.

Shiatsu is excellent for general health maintenance and as a preventative therapy. Conditions that can respond well to a Shiatsu include …

Allergies, arthritis, asthma, back, neck & shoulder pain, constipation, depression, digestive problems, fatigue, headaches & migraines, insomnia, menstrual issues, RSI, sports injuries, sciatica, stress,  stop smoking, weight loss

Shiatsu is performed traditionally on a comfortable futon mat on the floor.

No massage oil is applied so the patient remains fully clothed during the session.

Treatments are for 1 or 1.5 hours.

The receiver usually leaves with a profound feeling of being grounded relaxed and healthy.

The use of herbal medicine to heal and restore the body has been the traditional medicine of many cultures for centuries. It is a safe and effective way to prescribe medicines for all ages. It can be used to treat any ailment whether acute or chronic. We offer herbal medicine consultations and over-the-counter prescriptions.

Creating Some Space With Art Therapy . A unique space for children, adolescents and their families to explore their own solutions in a supportive and professional environment.

Art Therapy is the interplay of both art and psychology. This combination acknowledges the healing potential of artistic creative expression in the therapeutic process. Creative expression can be used in therapy to create visual images that help connect the experience of the inner world with that of the outer world. This can assist the therapy process by increasing personal understanding leading to enhanced growth and wellbeing. Art Therapy is accessible to people of all ages and no artistic experience is necessary, as the art making is focussed on personal expression.

There is a great deal of support for using Art Therapy with children. Art Therapy can assist children to express themselves more fully and more comfortably, particularly when children may find verbal expression limiting or confronting. Art provides the opportunity for children and adults to express powerful emotions, whilst the artwork itself can guide discussion about some of the current issues that may be arising. Art Therapy provides an alternative way for children and adults to tell their story from which they can explore strategies and work towards their own solutions.

What is Homoeopathy?

Samuel Hahneman, a German physician, discovered Homoeopathy around 200 years ago. Homoeopathy is based on the natural Law of Similars. It works on the principle that if a substance can produce symptoms in a healthy person it has the ability to cure similar symptoms in a disease. For example, coffee can produce insomnia in a healthy person so it can relieve similar insomnia symptoms.

Samuel Hahneman systematically tested substances on healthy humans and recorded the changes observed. From this, he compiled 'remedy pictures', which have been confirmed by many years of clinical experience. Hahneman also observed that only minute doses of the similar medicine are required to stimulate the body's own healing process to restore health and build up resistance to disease. Medicines are diluted many times to produce a homoeopathic remedy, leaving no trace of the original substance, only the 'memory' of it.

What can Homoeopathy Treat?

Anyone can use Homoeopathy at any age for most physical or emotional problems. Sometimes symptoms are too vague for other systems of medicine to treat, but you know something is not right. Homoeopathy is often used as an alternative to potentially harmful drugs because it is gentle and non-invasive. This is especially appropriate during pregnancy and for children's health problems such as earaches, asthma, eczema and sleep, emotional or behavioural problems.

It can help arthritis, hypertension, headaches, migraine, hay fever, allergies, menstrual and digestive disorders and more. Emotional states such as grief, anxiety, trauma or depression respond very well to Homoeopathic treatment. Sometimes these states can manifest in physical symptoms and Homoeopathy can help to overcome this.

What is the Treatment Like?

During the consultation, the necessary time is spent getting to know all about you. You will be asked many questions about yourself, your illness, your lifestyle, your past health and that of your family. All the information is taken in the strictest confidence.

After careful consideration of your case, a remedy is prescribed for you. This is usually in the form of easy to take sugar pills. They are non-toxic ad not habit forming. You will normally be asked to return for a follow -up consultation. This enables your Homoeopath to monitor your progress since taking the remedy, and to prescribe more medicine if necessary.

Colon Hydrotherapy is an ancient therapy that has been well documented: by the Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C, and also by the Chinese and the Greeks. In the late 1800's American doctors implemented more modern procedures with colonics and had great success during a cholera outbreak. Some of the modern day European countries have been doing regular bowel cleansing programs incorporating colonics, cleansing herbs and diet adjustments, within living memory. We have clients who grew up with their Russian grandfathers enema kit hanging up in his bathroom. The Yogis in India do regular bowel cleansing, quiet often incorporated with the change of seasons.

In our hectic lifestyles, regular cleanses are of paramount importance to maintain a zest for life by cleaning out cellular debris and toxic build up. The build up creates a perfect breeding ground for parasites and other pathogens creating a cycle of autointoxication or self-poisoning. This is a contributing factor to all disease.

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“You realize Far Infrared is the closest we can probably get to the fountain of youth”
DR SHERRY ROGERS, M.D.
- Detoxify or Die

Modern technology has combined with traditional wisdom to provide the pleasant healing experience of the far infrared sauna.
The Detox Box incorporates the natural healing effects of the sun's far infrared rays, delivered through a patented ceramic "bio-spectrum wave" heater system. It emits a frequency range of safe and gentle far infrared rays designed to provide optimum absorption by the human body, at comfortable temperatures of around 35 - 45'C.
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Lymphatic drainage, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, Nutritional Consultations, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Astrological Readings, Psychic Counselling/Psychometry, and much more.

Our team of qualified natural therapists have created a unique range of therapeutic creams, massage oils, bath mixes and other health -related products. Using all natural, high quality herbs and essential oils, these products are designed to restore the body and mind both medicinally and scentually.

We stock a vast range of practitioner-only products including nutritional supplements, homeopathics, and herbal medicines. These products contain therapeutic doses of active ingredients effectively utilised to restore optimal health. Our professional practitioners can offer complimentary over-the-counter advice or extensive private consultations to suit your needs.