About Holistics Therapies

What are Holistic Therapies?

The word "holistic" comes from the Greek word 'holos' meaning "whole". The holistic approach to health and wellbeing takes into account a person's whole being: mental, physical and spiritual, not just the physical symptoms or problems. Everything we do in our daily lives affects our bodies. For example, an uncomfortable working environment, lack of exercise and a poor diet can cause stress, tiredness and related conditions, such as anxiety, headaches, muscle tension and depression. Holistic therapies work to promote harmony of mind, body and spirit to aid the body's natural healing ability and to restore natural balance.

Massage

Massage is recognised as one of the oldest methods of healing and has many benefits including:

Relief from pain and stiffness in the muscles
Relaxes the mind and the whole body
Relieves stress, tension and anxiety
Calms the nervous system
Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
Stimulates the bodyâ€™s natural healing ability
Enhances skin tone and improves circulation
Promotes restful sleep

Hopi Ear Candles

Ear candling, also known as Thermoâ€“Auricular therapy, is an ancient therapy that is relaxing, calming and very gentle. The ear candle (a hollow muslin and beeswax tube) will be gently placed into your ear and the opposite end of the candle is then lit, inducing a pleasant and very relaxing feeling of warmth around the ears and sinuses.

Helps with ear wax build up.
Can help ease nose and throat congestion.
Aids pressure regulation in cases of sinusitis and headaches.
Ideal relaxation treatment for stress and anxiety.
Promotes restful sleep.

Reiki

This ancient Japanese healing therapy is a non-invasive treatment where the therapist places their hands gently over areas of the body to promote self healing. The treatment is carried out with the client fully clothed lying on a treatment couch. The whole body is treated rather than just a specific area or symptom. The energy can be felt as a soothing warmth or tingling, bringing about a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

This gently energy can be beneficial in most cases of stress, tension, sinusitis, menstrual problems, cystitis, migraines, asthma, psoriasis, constipation, eczema, arthritis, menopausal problems, back pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia and sciatica. Chronic ailments can also respond well. Reiki is a great tonic and if you are well, Reiki will help you to stay that way.

Indian Head Massage

Based on ancient Ayurvedic techniques, an Indian Head Massage not only works on the scalp, but also on the face, shoulders, upper back and arms. It is an ideal stress-busting treatment for anyone who is suffering from aching shoulders, a tight neck, tension headaches, eye strain, insomnia, or poor concentration.