Re birthing Re-birthing has it’s roots in Krya yoga and believes that many adult issues have their source in the birth experience. The process of re-birthing aims to achieve resolution to psychological distress through a mixture of meditative techniques and circular breathing. Re-birthing enables individuals to experience a catharsis which clears emotional and psychological symptomology. The catharsis enables the individual to start again with new levels of emotional energy and reduced psychological encumbrance. Find out more: Contact a practitioner.
Rational Emotional Behavioural Therapy REBT A form of psychotherapy that explores the interaction between thoughts, feelings, behaviour and beliefs. By changing self limiting beliefs about a given aspect of your life it will have an effect of how you behave, think and feel about that same issue. The REBT practitioner will work with you in order to facilitate positive changes which will impact other areas of your life. Through REBT it is possible to achieve significant and lasting change in emotional, physical and psychological health as well as changing the self limiting belief systems that prevent the individual from reaching their full potential. Find out more: See Psychotherapy or contact a practitioner.
Regression therapy Regression therapy is a psychotherapeutic technique used primarily by psychotherapists and hypnotherapists. The aim of the therapy is to resolve present problems that have their roots in the earlier years of life. When a childhood trauma is experienced with all the resources available to you as an adult, then healing in the present can be achieved. Regression therapy can be useful in cases where the adult is ‘stuck’ in patterns of behaviour that belong to the past or where issues from the past are contaminating the adults ability to function healthily in the present. Find out more: See Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression, Journey Therapy or contact a practitioner.
Reflexology Reflexology works with natural bodily reflexes mainly centred in the hands and the feet. By applying pressure to certain reflex points stress and tension are released in different areas of the body. There are reflex points in the hands and feet that correspond to every organ, gland and area of the body. After a treatment clients often report feeling more stimulated, feelings of well being as well as relief from pain, tension and stress. Reflexology has its roots in acupuncture and physiotherapy and it is an example of holistic healing which has applications to the entire body as well as specific conditions. Find out more: Stress Management, Relaxation, Zone Therapy or contact a practitioner.
Reiki Discovered by Dr Usui in the early 20th century Reiki is a natural healing energy. Reiki is a pleasant relaxing form of therapy where the practitioner channels the flow of healing energy to the patient. The energy flows to where it is needed most and works on mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. Reiki is non intrusive, gentle and non-manipulative and it can be either a hands on or hands off therapy which is usually conducted through the patients clothing. Everyone has a different experience of a Reiki treatment though most report feeling calm, relaxed and energised from the experience. Reiki can be used as a treatment in its own right or along side other therapies. Find out more: See Seichem, Tera Mai or contact a practitioner.
Relaxation A collective term referring to the body’s ability to achieve calmness in mind, body and spirit. Many therapies incorporate relaxation as part of their methodology to help reduce stress, enhance feelings of well being and to enable the person to access inner resources effectively. Find out more: See Massage, Stress Management, contact a practitioner or see therapies listed within the well being section of ‘which therapy’ on this website.
Shamanism A form of healing with it’s roots arising from primitive tribal healers. The Shamen seek guidance, advice, protection and guardianship from the spirit world. Shamanic healing can involve rituals, dance, prayer, herbal treatments and trance-work to divine changes and protection for the individual or the group. Find out more: Contact a practitioner.
Seichem Seichem is a form of Reiki whereby the practitioner acts as a conduit for the universal healing energy that is channelled to the patient through the hands. The healing energy goes to the places that it is needed for that individual at that particular moment for emotional, physical and psychological healing. The difference between seichem and reiki is that the seichem practitioner is attuned to four healing elemental rays as opposed to reiki where the practitioner is attuned to the reiki energy. Seichem like reiki can be used as a self healing therapy as well as a therapy that can benefit others. Find out more: See Reiki, Tera Mai or contact a practitioner.
Sex therapy Sex therapy is a generic term for therapies that deal with human sexual functioning and sexuality. The aim of sex therapy is to facilitate the patient(s) to move forward and resolve issues such as relationships, psychogenic infertility, performance anxiety, premature ejaculation, vaginissimus etc. All of which are issues that can be explored with the sex therapist. Psycho-sexual health can be influenced by factors such as stress, shame, fear, anger, abuse etc and these areas would generally be explored within therapy. Find out more: See Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Counselling, Homeopathy, Naturopathy or contact a practitioner.
Shiatsu Shiatsu, meaning ‘finger pressure’ is a meridian therapy where the practitioner applies gentle pressure along the meridian lines of the body by using fingers, palms, elbows, knees and feet. This pressure stimulates channels of living energy which pass through the body connecting all the vital organs. By working along these meridians the healer disperses energy to where it is needed and from where the energy is congested or blocked. Shiatsu can help in a wide variety of disorders such as depression, migraine, and stress related conditions. Find out more: See Healing Shiatsu or contact a practitioner.
Sound therapy A therapy the utilises sound as a medium for achieving balance in the body’s energy field to promote well being, balance and relaxation. Find out more: See Crystal Healing, Light Therapy, Colour Therapy, Hopi-Ear Candles or contact a practitioner.
Space clearing Related to feng shui space clearing refers to the universal qi (chi or ki) energy that the practitioner believes to flow through our homes and work places. Where this flow of energy becomes trapped or blocked it causes discord which can adversely effect the emotional and physical health of those exposed to this negative energy. Space clearing allows the qi energy to flow and become more harmonious within the space. Clearing can take place in a number of ways including the burning of incense in the room particularly in places where the energy needs to be released. Find out more: See feng shui or contact a practitioner.
Spiritual healing Healing using the divine guidance of spirits. The practitioner will act as a conduit for spiritual energy and wisdom to heal the individual. Spiritual healing is usually practiced by the laying of hands on or close to the patient and allowing the healing to take place. Find out more: See Angel Therapy, Reiki, Seichem, Tera Mai or contact a practitioner
Stress management This involves any process which enables the individual to manage stress levels. It is well known that stress has an adverse effect on health and well being at physical, emotional and psychological levels. The ability to manage one’s own stress is essential to healthy functioning. Such is the importance of stress management many therapies incorporate elements of stress management within their methodologies. Find out more: See Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, all forms of Massage, Reiki, Relaxation, Meridian Therapies, Aroma Therapy, Yoga, Tai Chi, Autogenic Training, Counselling or contact a practitioner.
Sports therapy Sports Therapy is for individuals who wish to achieve optimum health within in the field of sports. Sports therapy can be used to help enhance performance and increase fitness to perform in your chosen sport . It is also good for reducing muscle tension, increasing blood supply, reducing swelling and encouraging healing. Sports Therapy not only concerns itself with the physical body but also takes account of psychological, emotional and self belief elements that are essential to sporting achievement. Sports Therapy will benefit anyone from the professional sports person to fitness enthusiasts or weekend participants in whatever sport. Along with Sports Therapy, Hypnotherapeutic techniques and Visualisation can also be applied to enhance performance by enabling the sports person to adopt a positive mental attitude and belief. Find out more: See Sports Massage, Audio sonic Treatment, Massage, Relaxation, Stress management, Hypnotherapy or contact a practitioner.
Sports massage Sports Massage uses a variety of techniques specifically designed to deal with the effects of sports performance on the body. Sports Massage promotes healing and recovery after performance and also prepares the athlete for a performance. Sports massage is often an integral part of the training regime for optimal performance. Sports massage along with other forms of massage can improve the range of movement in limbs, reduce stiffness, swelling and tension, increase blood supply, reduce spasm and muscular knots, encourage healing and reduce pain and above all help the person maintain and increase optimal fitness. Find out more: See Sports Therapy, Audio Sonic Treatment, Massage, Swedish Body Massage or contact a practitioner via Physio First
Swedish Body Massage Developed in the 1800’s, Swedish Body Massage has long been thought of as the first systematic method of massage in the western world. Movements for Swedish massage were originally used for medical purposes and were adapted for the individual depending on the clients need. Movements vary from deep pressure to light soothing stokes. The massage begins with the back of the legs before moving to the back, shoulders and neck and is aimed at stimulating healthy blood flow in the body. The client will then turn over and the massage will proceed over the front of the legs, the arms and hands and often finished with a light facial. The client often reports feeling light and refreshed and stimulated with a feeling of relaxation and well being throughout the body. Find out more: See Massage, Sports Massage or contact a practitioner.
Tai chi An oriental (Chinese) movement therapy for achieving harmony for mind, body and spirit. Based on animal movement Tai chi brings about calmness and relaxation of mind and body whilst stimulating the natural chi energy and enhancing spiritual awareness. Find out more: Contact a practitioner.
Tera-Mai Tera mai is a form of Reiki which has been trademarked as a system of attunement and healing. Find out more: See Reiki, Seichem or contact a practitioner.
Thermo-Auricular Therapy Thermo-auricular therapy aims to bring about balance to the body’s energy fields through the use of hollow candles placed in the ear. Also an alternative to ear syringing and effective with ear infections. Find out more: See Hopi Ear Candles or contact a practitioner.
Tibetan Herbal Medicine This is a form of ancient traditional herbal medicine with it’s origins in Tibet. The practitioner will make an assessment of your needs by a series of diagnostic techniques and questions. The whole person is treated as opposed to just the disease. The herbal remedy, primarily based on plants and herbs indigenous to Tibet, will take account of factors such as circulation, breathing, emotional and mental health alongside the presenting symptoms. Find out more: See Herbal Medicine or contact a practitioner.
Transactional analysis A form of psychotherapy developed by Eric Burns in the USA. TA is useful as a model for understanding yourself and how you function in relationships with others. It is a psychotherapeutic model for the exploration, understanding and resolution of many deep rooted and complex psychological conditions. TA can also be used for personal development purposes. Find out more: See Psychotherapy
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