Our Services

Who Works At The Centre?

As well as an administration & research staff, we currently have over 100 volunteers. Those volunteers comprise of two groups:
1. Professional trained and accredited complementary therapists and counsellors
2. Our trained 'Meet & Greeters'

Summary of Complementary Therapies

Please Note: Not all therapies are available at both centres. Please check-in with our friendly staff on the therapies provided at each centre.

A | B | C | H | K | P | Q | R

A

Acupuncture

Acupuncture, the placing of sterile needles in the skin, is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Its ability to reduce or avoid pain and relax muscles has created a lot of interest recently in the medical profession. Chinese practitioners believe that, in addition to the circulatory and nervous systems in the body, there is a system for chi or life force. Health and well being are dependent on the harmonious and balanced flow of energy through the channels known as meridians. In the last twenty years studies have shown that acupuncture relieves pain, helps relieve nausea, relaxes muscles and increase feeling of well being.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants for healing and relaxation. Essential oils contain the life force and specific combination of constituents that give it a therapeutic value. When absorbed through the skin in massage, or inhaled, it stimulates the body’s tissues, promotes healing and generally restores the balance between body, mind and spirit.

B

Bowen Therapy

The Bowen Technique balances and stimulates energy flows, resulting in a deep sense of relaxation. It involves a series of gently rolling connective tissue moves, using alight touch and may be done through clothing.

C

Guided Meditation

Chi Breathing has been found to be most helpful as a supplementary self-healing therapy. Breathing techniques are most useful for pain relief and are a major contributor to the well being of patients. The treatment activates and accumulates energy for well being and also uses easy movements to enhance energy flow.

Counselling

Support is something that goes on informally all the time between partners, friends, parents and children and it is important to recognize these people can be invaluable during your diagnosis and treatment.
You may find it easier to talk to someone who is outside your immediate circle. A trained counselor will be able to provide emotional support by allowing you to express your feelings and fears, helping you to make decisions and offering insight.

Creative Art Therapy

Release your intuitive, playful and creative self to manage your stress and by pass the ‘chattering mind’ within. This group is runs as a 6-week course but each week is a stand alone session so you can enter or leave the course at any time.

H

Healing Touch

Healing Touch facilitates a deep sense of calm and relaxation as well as overall and specific responses for body, mind and spirit healing – you may feel nurtured, energized and a sense of well being and peace.
Practitioners use a gentle light touch in a compassionate – heart centred and intentional way to support and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and self healing.

K

Kinesiology

Kinesiology uses muscle testing to locate stress in the body. Techniques such as acupressure are then applied to release this stress and enhance the body’s ability to relax, heal and maintain balanced energy levels.

P

Pranic Healing

Pranic Healing corrects the energy imbalances underlying physical, psychological and emotional disorders. Prana is also known as Chi or Ki. Prana is what keeps the body alive and healthy. Pranic Healing involves simple techniques of removing negative, stale or contaminated energy from the body’s electromagnetic field and energizing it with fresh vital energy called prana.

Q

Qi Gong (Chinese Meditation)

Based on the ancient arts of Chinese healing and philosophy, Jing Guan Qigong can be effective in treating illness, promoting longevity and improving general well being. Enjoy the physical, emotional and mental benefits of this discipline.
Learn the simple but effective skill of cultivating and mastering energy by accomplishing easy exercises, meditations and relaxation techniques. Includes, soft movements, standing form, sitting form, relaxing the whole body, meditation, deep breathing, automatic movements and Chinese philosophy.

R

Reflexology

Reflexology is a specialized form of foot massage that dated far back into history. Today it has developed into a comprehensive treatment that promotes well being on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. In reflexology the body organs are reflected onto specific points on each person’s foot or hand. Specific types of massage movements are used to promote balance and relaxation, achieving homeostasis.

Reiki

Reiki is the name for a Japanese Hands on Healing method based on the transference of Universal Life Force Energy. Reiki is applied via the hands. The Reiki practitioner simply places their hands on the corresponding chakras (areas of energy flow), meridians and major organs, transferring vital energy to the recipient. The result is a deeply relaxing experience for both the practitioner and the person receiving. Reiki is an excellent technique for stress management and increases the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Relaxation Massage

This incorporates the movement of soft tissue using various strokes including rubbing, pressing and kneading the skin and superficial muscles. Relaxation massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It helps reduce both emotional and physical stress.


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