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Holistic Therapies

The Centre has two relaxation therapy rooms and offers all Carers regular therapy sessions to give them time out from their caring role.

Why Have A Therapy?
Unfortunately, for many people today, stress seems to be a fact of life, especially for those caring for someone else. The Carers Centre offers a range of Holistic Therapy Treatments to help relieve stress related symptoms, including tension and muscular aches and pains, leaving you feeling revitalised and back on an even keel.

What To Expect
All Therapy treatments are performed by qualified therapists and free to anyone registered with the Carers Centre as a current Carer. We can provide a minimum of 2 therapies per year and the treatment you have will depend upon what you and the therapist agree is most suitable. All our Therapies services are held at the Carers Centre in a private consultation room and generally last 1 hour.

Many people are quite anxious before their first therapy, but our qualified therapists will put you at ease.

Treatments:
Massage Therapy
Massage is a wonderfully relaxing experience which can be an effective treatment for a range of physical problems, whilst also producing a feeling of well being and renewed vitality.

Treatments available include: Indian Head Massage Good for the relief of head, neck and shoulder tension. This treatment begins with a shoulder and neck massage followed by an invigorating scalp massage to improve circulation and release tension, finishing with a relaxing and soothing back massage.

Aromatherapy Upper Body Massage Using a pure essential oil blend applied to the upper body (arms, neck, shoulders, face & head). This treatment concludes with a relaxing and soothing back massage.

Aromatherapy Full Body Massage This relaxing massage is enhanced by the use of pure essential oils, which are specifically blended to suit the individual’s needs. The treatment commences with a mini facial followed by massage of arms, hands, neck, chest, legs and feet (including mini reflexology). The treatment concludes with a soothing and relaxing back massage. (Advanced massage techniques used throughout)

Remedial and Swedish Body Massage A heavier massage using neuromuscular and other advanced massage techniques, e.g. acupressure. This treatment is particularly beneficial to neck/ shoulder problems and lower back pain.

A blend of pure essential oils may be used in order to enhance the treatment (optional)

Other treatments include Reflexology A reflexology treatment aims to re-balance and unblock energy pathways, which run through the body. Each part of the foot corresponds to a part of the body; it’s manipulated in a way that will help fulfill the aim of the treatment. A gentle foot massages using skin softening moisturisers/masks and pure essential oils are also used in this very relaxing treatment. It should be stressed that reflexology is not a medical treatment, and that reflexologists do not diagnose illness, nor do they practice medicine.

What Else Do I Need To Know?
On your first appointment the therapist will ask you a few questions about your medical history to ensure you are suitable for different types of therapies.

Important
Because our therapy treatments are given for the purposes of relaxation and support, it is very unlikely that any medical conditions you may have will disqualify you from receiving some sort of Therapy. However, there are some people who should completely avoid therapy treatments. You should not have therapy treatments if:

• You have a contagious/infectious skin condition (like impetigo),

• You are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs (at least 12 hours before and after the treatment)

• You have a fever and/or flu

• You are extremely weak

some conditions may require medical approval, and if you suffer from any of the conditions listed below, you may need to speak to your doctor first: Cancer Diabetes Kidney Infections Epilepsy Psychotic conditions

There are some other conditions that may limit the types of therapies, but our Therapists will advise you on this.

How to Book an Appointment
Just call our reception on 01744 675 615 and we will make an appointment at a time convenient to you. We have day time appointments Monday to Fridays and also offer evening appointments on  Wednesdays. We will send you an appointment card and just ask that you confirm your appointment 2 working days before it is due.

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