Therapy Descriptions

These descriiptions are basic and it is advised to do more research to find more detailed information.

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and re-establish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture can  help with ailments such as digestive , respiratory, neurological, urinary, menstrual and reproductive disorders and is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension,stress and emotional conditions.

Alexander Technique is an educational method to coordinate breath, posture and movement. It is said to have therapeutic effects on ease of breathing and movement and on back pain.

Art Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.The creative process involved in expressing one’s self artistically can help people to resolve issues as well as develop and manage their behaviors and feelings, reduce stress, and improve self-esteem and awareness. Anyone can use it, you don’t need to be talented or an artist, and there are professionals that can work with you and delve into the underlying messages communicated through art. Art therapy can achieve different things for different people. It can be used for counseling by therapists healing, treatment, rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and in the broad sense of the term, art therapy can be used to massage one’s inner-self in a way that may provide the individual with a deeper understanding of him or herself.

Angel Readings We all have angel guides and spirit guides; they are with us at all times. Angel Readings are for everyone; you do not have to be religious to benefit from this type of psychic reading. Angel readings are one of the most personal types of psychic readings. They are typically very positive and inspiring. During angel readings you may receive personal information & messages from your angels. Psychic peadings that connect with angel guides typically require the reader to use channeling, card readings and other techniques, such as Clairaudience, to make the connection. During these angelic psychic readings you may receive guidance from other spirit guides. This can include messages or information from loved ones who have passed over to the spirit world. When receiving angelic guidance during psychic readings, your guides will attempt to provide the reader with the information they believe you may need to know.

Ayruveda is an old Indian health system which treats the whole person working holistically, combining nutrition, herbal remedies, yoga and massage. It will revolutionize not only what you eat, but when; it will change your lifestyle patterns, depending on the season; it will recognize your dominant body type of either vata, pitta or kapha (tri-dosha’s) and prescribe treatment specific to your individual needs.

Bio-Energy Therapy is a system of healing the body which works by balancing the human energy field which surrounds us. If the energy field is overstressed this can lead to a reduction of energy flowing through our organs which can over time cause illness. Bio-energy therapists are trained to remove any blockages in this energy field through non-touch techniques. When the blockages are removed from this energy field the body, it is normal full health can be restored within days or weeks of treatment. This client will either sit or stand for this treatment fully clothed. Conditions that respond well to Bio-energy range from allergies to stress related problems.

Body Talk is a simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body's energy systems to be re-synchronized so it can operate as nature intended. Every system, cell, and atom is in communication with each other at all times. Through exposure to the stresses of day-to-day life, however, these lines of communication can become compromised or disconnected, which then leads to a decline in physical, emotional and/or mental well-being. Reconnecting these lines of communication help’s the body's internal mechanisms to function at optimal levels, thus repairing and preventing disease while rapidly accelerating the healing process. In this way, stimulating the body's own innate ability to balance and heal it on all levels. It can be used on its own for acute or chronic ailments or can be integrated with other therapies to increase its optimum effectiveness.

Bowen Technique is a soft tissue remedial therapy. The technique involves the therapist using fingers or thumbs to move over muscle, ligament tendon and fascia in various parts of the body. The work is very subtle, relaxing and gentle involving no hard or prolonged pressure. During a session the client will lie on a therapy table or bed, although the work can be effectively carried out with the client in a chair. Anyone from newborns to the elderly respond’s well to this technique. Ailments from sports injuries, migraines, tennis elbow, and menstrual irregularities to childhood disorders can be helped through the Bowen technique.

Baby Massage is simply a method that helps to reinforce the natural power of touch. It is an ancient art that has been used in many diverse cultures to help with a variety of physical and emotional needs and to promote relaxation. When you massage your baby, it helps you to understand his subtle non-verbal language and develop your ability to listen to him, laying down the foundations of trust and security which will help you to build a happy and confident relationship with your baby for the future. Infant massage is beneficial for you and your baby in so many ways. Studies have shown how important touch is to your growing baby and its importance for you in helping build confidence and an understanding of the new special person in your life.

Beauty Therapy, A Beauty Therapist, also known as an Aesthetician, is qualified to carry out a wide range of treatments to the face and body ranging from facials, waxing, eye lash and brow tinting, manicures, pedicures, lazer or electrolysis hair removal, massage, various types of facial and body machines and body scrubs. Treatments are designed to improve skin care and condition, and the work is all designed to help improve facial and body conditions. Aestheticians are fully trained to know when to refer their clients to a doctor.

Bereavement is part of a natural process that occurs when someone loses a family member or close friend, and can affect people in different ways. Some experience intense anguish, while others may not exhibit their grief in the conventional sense, there are a number of stages that the bereaved may go through. These may include disbelief, mental pain and guilt. However, these symptoms may vary according to circumstances, such as the age of the person who has died and the manner of their death. Bereavement counselling may be helpful to people who need extra help in working through their grief. It offers them a chance to explore their feelings and come to terms with their loss by talking to someone that is professionally trained to help. In some cases people suppress their grief, which may lead to mental problems later on. This is when bereavement counselling and grief therapy can prove very useful.

Chakra Balancing improves your health and wellbeing, physically, mentally and emotionally.  Anyone can learn how to do this and experience a long-lasting feeling of well-being. Chakras are wheels of light located all over our body.  We have thousands of them in our body but the seven major ones are located along our spine from its base to the crown of the head. Each chakra is represented by a colour of the rainbow: red –our base chakra, orange-sacral chakra, yellow-solar plexus chakra, green-heart chakra, blue-throat chakra, indigo-third eye chakra, violet-top of head chakra. Chakras are like the power stations of our body, bringing it to life, and keeping it healthy. Each chakra is associated with different parts of us and they need to spin totally in balance for us to feel good.  The chakras absorb energy coming from our thoughts, feelings and the outside environment and feed this to our body. Our body get’s affected by the quality of the energy that passes through the chakras.  For instance, if we have negative feelings, we will be filtering negative energy through our chakras and into our body over time this can make our body ill. Our chakras also absorb energy from the environment and we can pick up on other people's negative emotions or a room full of clutter which can produce an unhealthy energy within ourselves. 

Chiropody is performed by trained chiropodists for the treatment of minor foot disorders and who also provides general foot care advice. The treatment includes cutting the toenails, removal of in-grown toenails, calluses and corns and treatment, also for foot ailments such as plantar warts (verrucae), athlete's foot, sweaty feet, foot odour and dry / cracked heels. Chiropodist’s may also be trained in biomechanics (the study of posture and walking) and can help to provide a biomechanics assessment to check for flat foot, heel pain, knee pain, bunions, and other foot problems. People of all ages and particular people with diabetes may require professional chiropody foot care.

Chiropractic Therapy is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.  Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuro musculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.Chiropractors or chiropractic physicians practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.The most common therapeutic procedure performed by chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation” . Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a way of talking about how you think about yourself,  the world and other people  and how what you do affects your thoughts and feelings.CBT can help you to change how you think ('Cognitive') and what you do ('Behaviour'). These changes can help you to feel better. Unlike some of the other talking treatments, it focuses on the 'here and now' problems and difficulties. Instead of focusing on the causes of your distress or symptoms in the past, it looks for ways to improve your state of mind now.CBT has been shown to help with many different types of problems. These include: anxiety, depression, panic, phobias (including agoraphobia and social phobia), stress,bulimia, obsessive,compulsive disorder, post tramatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and psychosis. CBT may also help if you have difficulties with anger, a low opinion of yourself or physical health problems, like pain or fatigue.CBT can help you to make sense of overwhelming problems by breaking them down into smaller parts.

Colonic Irrigation/Hydrotherapy is a treatment which stimulates bowel activity by using the body's natural nerve and muscular response mechanisms, so is essentially a natural treatment. Laxatives are used to initiate a response by acting in different ways, such as by irritation or reversing the osmotic gradient. By using the body's natural nerve and muscular activity colonic hydrotherapy may help to tone and exercise the bowel, thus aiding the evacuation of waste both during and after treatment. Colonic treatment is used for those who suffer from various bowel conditions. One of the best things about colonic hydrotherapy is that the benefits of the treatment are very personal to the client. This means that as a client you will know how you feel after the treatment. You won't need to be influenced by anyone else.

Colour Therapy is a complementary therapy for which there is evidence dating back thousands of years to the ancient cultures of Egypt, China and India. Colour is simply light of varying wavelengths, thus each colour has its own particular wavelength and energy. The energy relating to each of the seven spectrum colours of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, resonates with the energy of each of the seven main chakras/energy centres of the body. If you can imagine the chakras as a set of cogs/wheels, they are rather like the workings of a clock or an engine; each cog/wheel needs to move smoothly for the clock/engine to work properly. Thus good health and wellbeing is achieved by a balance of all these energies.  Balance of the energy in each of the body’s chakras is very important for health and wellbeing. Colour therapy can help to re-balance and/or stimulate these energies by applying the appropriate colour to the body and therefore re-balance our chakras.

Cosmetic Surgery is usually performed to correct a physical abnormality or to enhance an otherwise normal physical feature and thus improve appearance. Cosmetic surgery is an extremely broad field that may offer reconstructive surgery for a patient after a damaging burn or other physical trauma, yet can also be used to smooth out wrinkles, enlarge breasts, or reshape a nose. In the not so distant past, cosmetic surgery was confined only to surgery which was absolutely necessary to the health and well-being of the patient -- for instance, skin-grafting for serious burns, reconstructing a dislodged eye, repairing a broken nose or jaw, or treating an unseemly birthmark across the face.

Counselling provides you with a supportive, non judgmental and confidential environment in which to explore any emotional, psychological or study problems you may be encountering. Counselling can assist you to identify your own personal resources and capabilities, which are sometimes lost or buried in times of confusion and anxiety. It may enable you to see your circumstances afresh and with clarity so that you can make the necessary changes that will help you at this particular stage of your life.   We will not make decisions for you or impose opinions, but will respect your individual needs. Throughout this process you will be encouraged, supported and empowered to look at yourself from a different perspective. The aim is not only to help you cope with a current issue or crisis, but to do so in a way that produces learning for the future, so you can feel more in charge of your own life.

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body system called the CranioSacral system which is comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid which form the fluid-filled sac around the core of the nervous system - surrounding, nourishing, and protecting the brain and spinal cord. Like the pulse of the cardiovascular system, the CranioSacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body. Using a very gentle touch, skilled practitioners can monitor this rhythm at key body areas to pinpoint the source of the area stressed, they can assist the natural movement of the fluid and related soft tissue to help the body self-correct. This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction. A practitioner using CranioSacral Therapy has some key evaluation techniques available to help locate restrictions in the body.

Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Doctors who practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist’s supporting team – which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists – aids in providing oral health services.

Diet and Nutrition is a person’s diet that is made up of the food they eat. Nutrition is the way that the food people eat nourishes their bodies. Getting the right nutrition means your body is getting all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals it needs to work at its best level. Eating a healthy daily diet is your main way to get good nutrition. The benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight it can also benefit to improve cardiovascular and other body system functions, mental well-being, school/cognitive performance, and wound healing or recovery from illness or injury Reduce the risk for diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis Increase energy and the body’s ability to fight off illness.

Dorn Therapy, or Dorn Spinal Therapy, is a therapy that is excellent for problems with the back, joints, organs, and headaches, which have been caused by vertebrae that are in the wrong place or legs that are different lengths. Dorn therapy is a non-manipulative treatment.  The joints and vertebrae slip back into their natural positions thanks to the self-determined movements of the patients.  It is classified as a low-repetitive therapy and involves gentle re-alignment techniques that work on balancing leg length, the spine and all of the joints in the body.  It can be used with other therapies or used on its own.

Ear Candling is an alternative practice that will help remove ear wax and requires the use of ear candles which are made up of cotton or linen that's wound into a cone shape, soaked in wax, and then allowed to harden. This hollow candle is then inserted through a hole in a plate specially designed to collect wax, and placed into the external ear canal. The candle is lit at the opposite end. Proponents of ear candling claim that this creates a low-level vacuum that draws ear wax and other debris out of the ear and into the hollow candle. After the procedure, a dark, waxy substance is usually left in the stub of the candle. Many people find it to be a satisfying procedure, because they are told that the dark waxy mass they see is a combination of ear wax and debris.

Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, is the psychological acupressure technique. and is most highly recommend to optimize your emotional health. Although it is still often overlooked, emotional health is absolutely essential to your physical health and healing - no matter how devoted you are to the proper diet and lifestyle, you will not achieve your body's ideal healing and preventative powers if emotional barriers stand in your way. It is helpful to remove negative emotions, reduces food  cravings, reduces or eliminate pain and implement positive goals.EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture to treat physical and emotional ailments but without the invasiveness of needles. Instead, simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto specific meridians on the head and chest while you think about your specific problem - whether it is a traumatic event, an addiction, pain, etc.

Feng Shui is an ancient and wise approach to the way our environment affects us. The way we feel and the way we act is affected in a great amount by the environment which surrounds us. Therefore, by learning how to properly organize what surrounds us, we can improve our lives, and that is what feng shui is about.

Fertility treatments increase the chances of pregnancy in couples who are having difficulty conceiving. Tests and treatments are available for both men and women with fertility problems. Both you and your partner will need to be tested.

Floatation Therapy is an incredible means of stress relief and relaxation. It is experienced in a tank that contains 10 inches of super-saturated Epson salt solution, creating an environment similar to the Dead Sea which enables the individual to float effortlessly on the surface. The water is heated to skin temperature (93.5 degrees) so that once settled, it is virtually impossible to distinguish between parts of the body that are in contact with the water, and those that aren't, in effect "fooling" the brain into believing that the person is floating in mid-air. Every single muscle in the body is allowed to totally relax and the quietness and darkness within the tank allows the mind to drift into the deepest state of relaxation possible.  As the body is now totally supported, there is little for the brain to do and every muscle is allowed to totally relax and with no commands needing to be sent out, the logical side of the brain is rendered redundant, and its activity slows down until it synchronises with the creative side. This leaves the individual in a dream-like state, akin to the thoughts experienced just before you go to sleep. In this state, the brain releases vast amounts of endorphins thus giving you a feeling of wellbeing.

First Aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. Certain self-limiting illnesses or minor injuries may not require further medical care past the first aid intervention. It generally consists of a series of simple and in some cases, potentially life-saving techniques that an individual can be trained to perform with minimal equipment. While first aid can also be performed on all animals, the term generally refers to care of human patients.

Fitness means being able to perform physical activity. It also means having the energy and strength to feel as good as possible. Getting more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health.

A Personal Trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments. These fitness assessments may also be performed before and after an exercise program to measure their client's improvements in physical fitness. They may also educate their clients in many other aspects of wellness besides exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines.

Geopathic Stress, the earth as do human and all living creatures has an energy field. This energy, partly geomagnetic in composition, radiates from the earth  in a system of grid lines relating to the magnetic north and south poles. When in balance the energy is necessary, and restorative, to optimal health. When the natural field is distorted or disrupted as it can be by natural geological faults, underground flowing water, mineral deposits and man-made excavations the field becomes harmful to our health. This is geopathic stress and is not a sickness in humans but it suppresses the immune function,shutting down the human  body’s natural defence system thereby facilitating illness.

Hair Loss Scalp hair starts to thin when more hairs are lost through normal shedding than the scalp is able to renew. About 40% of the density of scalp hair has to be lost before thinning of the hair becomes noticeable. Hair loss can be caused by a genetic predisposition - in other words, it's part of a person's genetic makeup. This is called male pattern baldness, or hereditary balding or thinning. It is the most common cause of thinning hair. Illness, certain physical conditions, or their treatments. This can include high fever, thyroid disease, childbirth, inadequate protein in the diet, iron deficiency, cancer treatments, the use of certain medications, and other causes. In generalized hair loss, there is a uniform thinning over the entire scalp with no areas of normal hair growth. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia and there are different classifications of alopecia.

Health Insurance is insurance against the risk of incurring medical expenses among individuals. By estimating the overall risk of health care expenses among a targeted group, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll tax, to ensure that money is available to pay for the health care benefits specified in the insurance agreement. The benefit is administered by a central organization such as a government agency, private business, or not-for-profit entity

Hearing Aid is an electro acoustic device which typically fits in or behind the wearer's ear, and is designed to amplify and modulate sound for the wearer. Earlier devices, known as an "ear trumpet" or "ear horn" were passive funnel-like amplification cones designed to gather sound energy and direct it into the ear canal. Similar devices include the bone anchored hearing aid, and cochlear implant.

Herbal Medicine is the oldest form of medicine known to man  and forms the cornerstone of all medicines, both traditional and orthodox, the most effective local plants heal illnesses and now, with the advancement of science enabling us to identify the chemical constituents within these plants, we can better understand their healing powers. Herbal medicine has never been more popular than it is today and in extreme situations the treatments devised by conventional medicine are unparalleled at relieving symptoms and saving lives.The benefits of Herbal Medicine are well known and it is clear that medicinal plants have much to offer. Herbal medicine definitely has a place alongside conventional medicine in restoring health, treatment of chronic illness, and as preventative medicine. Our digestive system and physiology as a whole are better adapted to digesting, recognizing and utilizing whole plant-based remedies as opposed to the synthetic chemicals of pharmaceutical drugs.

Homebirth is available to all women who would like to have their baby in their home and is experiencing a low risk pregnancy. Ultimately, the decision to labour and birth at home will be one made between the woman, her partner and the midwife. Even though the woman may present as low risk things may change antenataly and the midwife will discuss options with the mother and these may include transfer to hospital care. Even after the baby is actually born, there is always the possibility of transfer either in the best interests of the mother or the baby or both.You do not need a doctor´s permission to have a home birth.Your suitability for a homebirth will be assessed by a midwife or a team of midwives. As mentioned above your suitability for a home birth is a dynamic condition that may be liable to change throughout your pregnancy and labour.

Home Help is a service provided in order to assist people to remain in their own home and to avoid going in to long-term care. In practice, the HSE either provides the home help service directly or make arrangements with voluntary organisations to provide them. The service is generally free to medical card holders. Home helps usually assist people with normal household tasks although they may also help with personal care. If you get a home help, you may have to make a contribution towards the cost, even if you hold a medical card. In some cases, you may have to pay all the costs involved. If you are in a position to pay the costs involved, you can ask the Health Service Executive (HSE) for an arrangement whereby the HSE has all the responsibilities of the employer while you pay the costs.

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their specific symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Homeopathy is based on the principle that you can treat ‘like with like’, that is, a substance which causes symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms. This concept is sometimes used in conventional medicine, for example, the stimulant Ritalin is used to treat patients with ADHD, or small doses of allergens such as pollen are sometimes used to de-sensitise allergic patients.

Hot Stones Massage is a massage that uses smooth, flat, and heated stones placed at key points on the body. The stones used in a stone massage are basalt which has high heat retention qualities. Stones are placed in water and heated to approximately 125 °F (52 °C) before being placed on specific points on the back, but can be placed other places such as between the toes, or in the palms of the hands. The heat of the stones causes muscles to relax, thus allowing the therapist to apply deeper, more precise pressure if desired or necessary.

Indian Head Massage is an Asian form of healing and relaxation, mainly by masseurs and hairdressers, to combat daily tension and stress. Ideal for any face, neck or shoulder tension, the massage starts on the back and neck working deeply over the muscles and pressure points that help the muscles to relax then moving over the scalp and then finally it finishes with a lovely stimulating facial massage on pressure points. The effect of this is to help stimulate hair growth and revitalize the brain. The massage does not require removal of clothing.

Iridology is the study of the iris, the coloured ring of the human eye. Through the optical nerve the iris is connected to the nervous system and hence to the whole body. The iris reveals information about the body's constitutional strengths and weaknesses, levels of inflammation and toxaemia, the functioning of the organs, eliminative and body systems, and the symptoms of disease in the body. A light is shone into the eye to check for any imbalances by the therapist.

Kinesiology also know as muscle testing is a special technique which allows problem areas to be recogonised and balanced in the body. This form of therapy is used to pinpoint and maintaining causes of illness which can be viral, fungal, parasitic or bacterial infections and nutritional deficiencies. Kinesiology is very effective in recognizing more unusual causes such as environmental allergens.This therapy is done fully clothed with the client sitting down.

Laser Hair Removal is the use of laser light to produce long-term hair reduction. The heat from the light of the laser is absorbed by the pigment, or melanin, in the hair. Over a number of treatments the follicle eventually produces no hair.

Lia Therapy is a facial massage using lymphatic drainage techniques, incandescent massage and acupressure stimulation to transform the skin making the face look immediately younger, skin tighter and healing is also incorporated into the treatment to clear energy blockages so that the client receives a fully holistic experience.

Life Activation is about helping you live a more active and fulfilling life, taking everything into consideration from what you eat, to your lifestyle, injuries that may be affecting you, how well you sleep, and what exercises are best suited to your needs.

Life Coaching is a profession that is very different from consulting, mentoring, advice, therapy, or counselling. The coaching process addresses specific personal projects, business successes, general conditions and transitions in the client's personal life, relationships or profession by examining what is going on right now, discovering what your obstacles or challenges might be, and choosing a course of action to make your life be what you want it to be.

Loving Relationship Training is an educational and experiential resource dedicated to teaching and supporting high quality relationships in all areas of human interaction. Once you take charge of your relationship with yourself, all your relationships are lifted including the ones with your family, friends, your mate, your career, your body and your relationship to your spirituality.

Magnetic Wave Therapy uses magnets and radio waves therapeutically. This type of non-invasive treatment is increasing in popularity for many types of health ailments and can be done with a machine in the comfort of your own home. There are dozens of conditions that are now recognised as treatable with this acupoint wave therapy which are acupuncture points, known as acupoints throughout the body.

Marriage or Relationship Counseling is the process of counseling the parties in a relationship in an effort to recognize and to better manage or reconcile troublesome differences and repeating patterns of distress. The relationship involved may be between members of a family or a couple, employees or employers in a workplace, or between a professional and a client.

Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of combat practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development. All forms of "fighting arts" are not necessarily limited to those of Japanese or Asian origin. Some martial arts are considered "traditional" and tied to an ethnic, cultural or religious background, while others are modern systems developed either by a founder, or by an association.

Massage therapy is the practice of using touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. It is performed for a variety of reasons, including treating painful ailments, decompressing tired and overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports injuries, and promoting general health. Clients often seek massage for its medical benefit and for relaxation purposes, and there is a wide range of massage treatments available from Swedish, deep tissue, sports, neuromuscular, thai, shiatsu, therapeutic, pregnancy, baby and many more. A massage can be as long as 2 hours or as short as 5 or 10 minutes.

Meditation is a three step process that leads to a state of consciousness that brings serenity, clarity, and bliss. We bounce from one thought to another and follow with our emotional and physical reactions. Relaxing in a quiet room or within a group can be very effective to help keep a balance in your life.

Mental Health describes either a level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an absence of a mental disorder.An individual's ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience may be effected. Mental health is an expression of emotions and signifies a successful adaptation to a range of demands and is a "a state of wellbeing - there are different types of mental health problems, some of which are common, such as depression and anxiety disorders, and some not so common, such as schizophrania and bi-polar disorder. 

Metamorphic Technique is a gentle form of foot, hand and head massage that can be carried out by anyone with a brief training in the technique. It draws on reflexology in its theory and approach.It does not claim any specific healing power but uses the idea that the massage helps the individual's own innate inner intelligence free deep blocks in their body's energy pattern (The scientific consensus it that there is no evidence for energy patterns) and somehow bring about resolution of stuck patterns at the root of problems in their life and health.

Micro Dermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses micro-crystals to abrade and rub off the top layer of dead and dull skin cells. With that, it reveals the newer, younger and smoother skin underneath.

is effective in getting rid of fine lines and wrinkles, at reducing brown spots, age spots and sun damaged skin. It is also recommended for smoothing away acne scars, stretch marks, pigmented skin, scarring from previous surgery and precancerous growth.

Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks, with most miscarriages actually occurring during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Morning-After Pill also know as emergency contraception has three modes of action, it can work in one of three ways: the normal menstrual cycle is altered, delaying ovulation; or ovulation is inhibited, meaning the egg will not be released from the ovary or It can irritate the lining of the uterus of a woman so as to inhibit implantation.

Muscle Effect Therapy is based on the observation that past emotions and emotionally-charged memories have a direct effect on the musculo-skeletal system. When these are traumatic the resulting physical tensions cause various forms of dysfunction. People tend to deal with this by blocking off their awareness.The light touch of this therapy brings awareness back to the tension in the muscles, and can bring emotions and/or associated memories to the surface, allowing them to be dealt with in safety, and allowing the muscular tensions to change.

Naturopathy also know as naturopathic medicine, is a system of medicine based on the healing power of nature. Naturopathy is a holistic system, meaning that naturopathic doctors  or naturopathic medical doctors work to find the cause of disease by understanding the body, mind, and spirit of the person. Most naturopathic doctors use a variety of therapies and techniques, such as nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and acupuncture. There are two areas of focus in naturopathy- one is supporting the body's own healing abilities, and the other is empowering people to make lifestyle changes necessary for the best possible health.

Neuromuscular Therapy  is a form of massage. It is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi-static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger points.

Non Surgical Procedures such as Botox, Collagen, and  Restylane,  Aquamid,  Hylaform and cosmetic surgery eye lifts, breast enlargements, facelifts and liposuction are all commonplace, it can also be experienced  through non surgical machines which help stimulate the facial or body muscles to look plumped up giving a younger healthier look.

A Nursing Home/Convalescent Home, or rest home provides a type of care of residents. It is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Residents in a skilled nursing facility may also receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness.

An Optician is a person who is trained to fill prescriptions for eye correction in the field of medicine, also known as a dispensing optician or optician. An optician is commonly defined as someone who only makes and dispenses eyeglasses and other eye correction.

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches.The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.

Ozone Therapy has been reported to have  remarkable healing properties. Ozone has a capacity to oxidize organic compounds, and has well-known toxic effects on the respiratory tract when present in smog. In medical use the gas — produced from medical grade oxygen — is administered in precise therapeutic doses, and never via inhalation, and advocates claim it has holistic health benefits. Ozone therapy is a well established alternative and complementary therapy in most mainland European countries.

Orthodics/Podiatrists prescribe and construct foot orthotics. These are specially designed devices that are worn inside the shoe in order to control abnormal foot function and/or accommodate painful areas of the foot. Properly designed foot orthotics compensate for impaired foot function by controlling abnormal motion across the joints of the foot. This results in a dramatic improvement/resolution in symptoms.

Past Life Regression is a technique that uses hypnosis to recover what practitioners believe are memories of past lives or incarnations. Past life regression is typically undertaken either in pursuit of a spiritual experience, or in a psychotherapeutic setting.

Re-birthing is a therapeutic technique used in various types of alternative medicine and psychotherapy. Re-birthing generally refers to a technique used to treat a patient who has suffered some traumatic event. The idea is to simulate a second birth, thus creating a fresh start, a fresh consciousness in the life and mind of the patient. Although this second birth may be achieved in a number of ways, the basis of the therapy holds that revisiting the trauma experienced during birth can have a therapeutic effect.

Personology is face reading based on facts. The inner abilities and characteristics that we inherit are only one of the forces controlling our lives. Early nurturing and experience of childhood, and later on, strongly shape the growth of our personalities. Of course, after childhood we still can, by conscious desire and choice, change our attitudes, behaviour and activities and be supported in our personal growth and development. Personology is a system by which anyone, of normal intelligence and an interest in the subject matter, can learn to identify and interpret the various traits.Traits we can consider are the length of the legs in comparison to the rest of the body, the hands and facial features. Generally, the left side of the face represents the mother and the right side represents the father - the more significant the difference, the more likely the tendency towards mood swings.

Photonic Therapy is a scientifically advanced form of acupuncture using light, instead of needles, to stimulate recognised acupuncture points.  It offers a safe, painless and effective method of home health, which provides temporary relief from pain and promotes healing.

Psychiatry is a part of medical sciences, which deals with studies and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. Unlike psychologists, psychiatrists are doctors who prescribe drugs to patients. This is because psychiatry is related to mental health only whereas psychology is a broader study of behaviour and thought processes and works on therapy and not drugs.

Play Therapy is generally engaged with children aged 3 through 11 and provides a way for them to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process. As children’s experiences and knowledge are often communicated through play, it becomes an important vehicle for them to know and accept themselves and others.

Physical Therapy/Physiotherapists are primary healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities as well as they would like in their daily lives. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Pole Dancing/Fitness is a new and fantastic fun way to get fit and healthy, it can change not only your body but the way you perceive your body. Women of all age's shapes and sizes can do amazing exercise while twisting on a pole. It can be done in a group or on your own.

Pranic Healing is an ancient science and art that utilizes prana or life energy to heal ailments in the body. When the body’s prana or ki is too much or too little, it becomes unhealthy. The result is the body is unable to function properly, and eventually presents symptoms of illness. In Pranic Healing, physical ailments are treated through the subtle energy of the patient using prana thereby assisting and accelerating in several degrees, the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Primal Therapy helps with  repressed pain of childhood traumas. Repressed pain can be sequentially brought to conscious awareness and resolved through re-experiencing the incident and fully expressing the resulting pain during therapy. Primal therapy was developed as a means of eliciting the repressed pain so  is used to re-experience childhood pain— felt rather than conceptual memories—in an attempt to resolve the pain through complete processing. An intended objective of the therapy is to lessen or eliminate the hold early trauma exerts on adult life.

Psychometric Testing refers to the process of measuring a candidate's relevant strengths and weaknesses. This form of measurement is primarily employed to assess employment suitability, including company-candidate fit. The aim of psychometric tests is gain an accurate bearing of the candidate's cognitive abilities and personality/behavioural style.

Psychotherapy, or personal counseling with a psychotherapist, is used  to aid a client or patient  with problems  in their lives. It aims to increase the individual's sense of their own well being. Psychotherapists employ a range of techniques based on experiential relationship building, dialogue, communication and behaviour  change that are designed to improve the mental health of a client or patient, or to improve group relationships .

Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention.

Quantum Touch is a simple, yet powerful energetic healing modality using light touch, the breath and a variety of other techniques to bring about well-being, both physical and spiritual.

Reconnective Healing is believed to be  a form of healing that helps us to reconnect to the universe as it reconnects us to our beings and of who we are and helps us to return to balance. It helps with the  physical, mental, spiritual, emotional. Reconnective Healing doesn’t specifically “treat” anything.

Reflexology, or zone therapy, is an alternative health therapy.By applying pressure to the feet, hands or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques . It is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. Reflexology helps with all ailments from irritable bowel syndrome to stress.

Reiki/Seichem Healing is a gentle 'hands on' technique working with energy to release any blockages in the body. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing as a form of complementary and alternative medicine and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine. Through the use of this technique, practitioners claim to transfer healing energy in the form of Ki through the palms bring balance to the body and mind.

Remedial Massage is a holistic treatment and involves the use of massage and a wide range of techniques to treat a condition, it can be helpful in treating specific areas of muscle tension caused by stress or injury. The therapy also helps to get the blood flowing to injured tissues to speed up the repair process. Remedial massage can also be used for relaxation and general wellbeing.

Rolfing Massage is a holistic system of soft tissue manipulation and movement education that organized the whole body in gravity. Claims include that clients stand straighter, gain height, and move better through the correction of soft tissue fixations or improper tonus.

Shamanism is a term referencing a range of beliefs and practices regarding communication with the spiritual world. A shamanic professional, who is  highly-trained and  is sometimes known as a shaman encompasses the belief that they are intermediaries or messengers between the human world and the spirit worlds. Shamans are said to treat ailments or illness by mending the soul. Alleviating traumas affecting the soul or spirit restores the physical body of the individual to balance and wholeness.

Shen Therapy is an modern,  holistic therapy and is used to relax, relieve and heal emotional and physical pain, this therapy is reported to be superb at alleviating pain in physical conditions which have underlying emotional components. It is believed to have achieved remarkable results in facilitating recovery from injury, surgery, grief and loss, anxiety, insomnia, many phobias and compulsive behaviours, childhood traumas, abuse, shock, hyper-vigilance, eating disorders, IBS, emotionless states, confusion, disorientation following accidents, and chronic conditions not responsive to conventional therapy.

Shock and Trauma Therapy has been developed specifically to work with the complex array of symptoms that arise from unresolved traumatic experience, as might occur where there has been an actual life-threatening event in an individual’s life such as violent attack, car accident, or a perceived life threatening event such as surgery. It is also effective where an individual has developed trauma symptoms due to an on going abusive situation or a series of minor difficult events in their life. Individual symptoms can be  vast and varied and may include depression, anxiety, flashbacks, insomnia, trembling, migraines, addiction, physical pain and general difficulty coping with life.

Sound Therapy-Bio-Resonance is a revolutionary new alternative therapy which is reported to use frequencies to help balance the body. It is a holistic approach to healing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the person; enabling the individual to return to a state of harmony and balance through the use of sound frequencies.

Spiritual Healing is when energy is transmitted to the person who needs it. The treatment works on the body, mind and spirit, which are seen as one unit that must harmonize for good health. The healer will place the hand on the person being treated to channel the energy from the Higher Source. The spiritual healing can help mental and emotional problems and physical conditions such as a frozen shoulder.

Sports Injury Massage is a type of massage that is specifically tailored to sporting injuries or ailments. It is not meant to be a relaxing massage and, indeed, can become quite vigorous at times. This massage is designed to prevent and relieve injuries and conditions that are associated with exercise even mild exercise. It can often be quite strenuous and is meant to relieve and reduce the stress and tension that can build up within the body’s soft tissues while exercising. It can be carried out before, during, or after playing sport or exercising and uses techniques that are designed to increase endurance and performance, to minimise the chances of injury and, if there is an injury, to reduce the recovery time.

Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world. Common stress reactions include tension, irritability, inability to concentrate, and a variety of physical symptoms that include headache and a fast heartbeat. It is believed it is almost impossible to live without some stress and most of us wouldn't want to, because it gives life some spice and excitement. But if stress gets out of control, it may harm your health, your relationships, and your enjoyment of life.

Sunbeds  and sun tanning lamps, are artificial tanning devices that claim to offer an effective, quick and harmless alternative to natural sunlight. However, there is growing evidence that the ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the lamps used in solariums may damage the skin and increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

Thai Chi is a Chinese Martial Art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. It is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons, its hard and soft martial art technique, demonstration competitions, and longevity. As a consequence, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Thai Chi's  training forms are especially known for being practiced by all ages at what most people categorize as slow movement.

Thought Field Therapy, or TFT, is a psychological treatment . Its proponents say that it can heal a variety of mental and physical ailments through specialized tapping with the fingers at meridian points on the upper body and hands.

Theta Healing allows the practitioner to make massive positive changes in your thoughts, feelings and beliefs that create instant healing in your body, mind, heart and soul.If your heart tells you that you are ready to free yourself from painful relationships, financial struggle, anxiety, illness, insomnia, or depression.

Threading/Facial Hair, a new technique to the western world using a string to remove hair passed down through generations in eastern countries. It is chemical-free and gentle to the skin. Also like tweezing it removes the entire hair follicle from the root, getting hair free results for weeks. Beauty therapist's or hair stylists are trained to do this therapy.

Transference Healing works with all aspects of the self and can help with  physical, emotional, mental and spiritual issues-releasing fear pain and suffering and 'transferring' you into a new and awakened state of health, happiness, freedom and opportunity. This therapy helps with issues like feeling unfulfilled, unhappy, emotional extremities, hypersensitive, short periods of tiredness to lack of direction and clarity, feelings of being stuck and wanting to change

Trigger Point Therapy is a therapy that relieves a hyperirritable spot that is painful. It is called a trigger point because it "triggers" a painful response and  is more than a tender nodule. It affects not only the muscle where the trigger point is located, but also causes "referred pain" in tissues supplied by nerves. Trigger points are located in a taut band of muscles fibers and  is the most tender point in the band. The therapist will locate and deactivate them using finger pressure.

Tui Na massage is a complete healing system, like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. These three forms of therapy are the main components of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tui Na is probably the oldest system of bodywork still practised yet its popularity continues to grow and is applied to the clothed body. Patients sit on a chair or lie on a couch.

Vega Testing is carried out with a  Vega testing machine which combines the Traditional Acupuncture theory and Classical Homeopathic theory. It enables an experienced practitioner to quickly obtain information which can be responsible for many conditions of chronic illness, unexplainable conditions, conditions in which conventional testing finds nothing wrong, vague or unusual symptoms, and failure to respond to treatment. No needles are used, the readings being taken by the tester who touches the test probe to the point on the surface of the patient's skin. The person being tested has another probe which they hold in their hand, thus completing the circuit. 

Violence Against Men/Women There are no absolute rules for understanding the emotional differences between men and women. There are principles and dynamics that allow interpretation of individual situations.  Domestic abuse and violence against men and women have some similarities and difference.  For men or women, domestic violence includes pushing, slapping, hitting, throwing objects, forcing or slamming a door  or striking the other person with an object, or using a weapon.  Domestic abuse can also be mental or emotional.  However, what will hurt a man mentally and emotionally, can in some cases  be very different from what hurts a woman.  For some men, being called a coward, impotent or a failure can have a very different psychological impact than it would on a women.  Unkind and cruel words hurt, but they can hurt in different ways and linger in different ways.  In most cases, men are more deeply affected by emotional abuse than physical abuse. 

Water Testing is a broad description for various procedures used to analyze  water. Testing  the water quality may be performed on  surface, waste (sewage) ,rain, or raw (drinking) water.

Weight Management means keeping your body weight at a healthy level. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are crucial when it comes to controlling your weight. A weight management plan depends on whether you are overweight or underweight.

Wheelchair Accessible Taxies or multi-purpose taxis (MPTs) are specially equipped taxis that provide essential transport for people with disabilities or mobility difficulties.

Rahanni Celestial Healing is a wonderful amazing new healing for the 21st century,using the power of the Universe, Archangels, Ascended Masters, Kwan Yin the Goddesses of compassion and 51 PinkCelestial Angels, this healing helps by balancing out our male and female energies, bringing truth, love and compassion, opening the hearts of every man, woman and child, healing from the heart to heal your heart.Rahanni focuses on releasing negative energy being stored in the body, leaving you feeling calm and peaceful.