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Chiropractic and Osteopathy
Today, chiropractic and osteopathy are among the largest primary healthcare professions in the western world. They are independent branches of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of biomechanical, muscle and nerve dysfunction. Through adjustments, mobilisations and manipulations, such treatment may help relieve pain and discomfort, increase mobility and help provide a route to better health.
Both treatment approaches centre on helping the body to heal itself, adopting a whole body assessment of the individual that also includes their general wellbeing and quality of life.
Traditionally, it was thought that chiropractic stimulated the nervous system via the spine to effect its healing, while osteopathy focussed on the blood supply. In essence, however, both kinds of treatment affect the nerves and the blood supply together: nerves have tiny blood vessels running through them, and key arteries as well as nerve roots are located in and around the spinal column such that it would be difficult to separate the two. The ‘McTimoney’ technique is a branch of chiropractic. It is named after its founder, John McTimoney , who died in 1982, and who devised it in keeping with the chiropractic principles promoted by Daniel Palmer. It follows a gentle pattern of light, quick and focussed adjustments to provide general stimulation for the body to produce its own change. Osteopathy is a collection of techniques applied to muscles and joints, combining soft-tissue stretching with joint mobilisation and/or manipulation. It aims to reduce tension, ease movement, and improve tissue health and balance. The initial appointment will take around 90 minutes so that a detailed history can be taken, followed by testing, resulting in a working diagnosis and treatment plan, followed by an initial treatment. Subsequent appointments take around 40-60 minutes. These appointments are not rushed so they allow time for advice on rehabilitation and preventative measures following treatment. Patients are encouraged to ask questions at all stages so that they can participate fully in their recuperation.
Chiropractic treatment at the clinic is available under BUPA, while both chiropractic and osteopathy are recognized by most other major health insurance schemes.
Subsequent appointments (approx 40 mins) - £38
Sports Therapy
This includes the examination and assessment of sports injuries and general soft tissue injuries, planning and implementing appropriate treatment regimes for the patient, soft tissue massage and manipulation, rehabilitation and electrotherapy. But don’t think you need to be an athlete to see a sports therapist - their services are applicable to anyone with an injury or requiring rehabilitation.
Injuries can occur in any physical activity, recovery can be painful and slow without the right help. A sports therapist can help recent injuries heal faster and manage and rehabilitate long term injuries properly to reduce the likelihood of further damage or reoccurrence.
Initial consultation and treatment (30 mins) - £35
Subsequent appointments (30 mins) - £30
Bowen Technique
Simply stated, the Bowen Technique resets the body to heal itself. The work consists of a series of gently rolling connective tissue moves, using a light touch and may be done through clothing. There are frequent important pauses between these moves, which give the body time to benefit from each set. A unique tool of the Bowen practitioner is "tissue tension sense," meaning the practitioner is able to discern stress buildup in muscle groups and then utilize Bowen moves to release that stress. For more information on the Bowen Technique, please visit www.bter.org.
Initial consultation and treatment (approx 60 mins) - £45
Subsequent appointments (45 mins) - £40
Deep Tissue, Sports and Remedial Massage
Sports and remedial massage covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body (muscles, ligaments and tendons) using a range of techniques such as deep tissue massage, stretching techniques and rehabilitation exercises. It is tailored to each individual’s needs, whether it is for stress management, pain relief or to positively enhance their ability to perform. You do not have to be a sports person to reap the benefits of sports and remedial massage. Whether you are suffering form stress, neck and shoulder pain, back pain, postural imbalances, a soft tissue injury or a sports injury that is affecting your performance massage therapy can help you. Benefits of sports and remedial massage include: • Reduce stress and improve sense of wellbeing • Improve circulation and lymphatic flow • Prevent injuries and loss of mobility • Restore mobility to injured muscle tissue • Shorten recovery time between workouts • Relieve stiffness, aches and pains and all over fatigue
90 min session - £50
45 min session - £35
Reflexology
Reflexology works on the principle that parts on the feet correspond with different zones in the body be they the immune system, hormones or digestion etc. Through these zones run meridian channels and if one of these channels becomes blocked then we may experience physical, emotional or mental health problems. Reflexology works to rebalances the body’s energies and can thus help to promote well being. 20 minute taster session £20 Full session (1 hour) £38
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
MLD is a healthy, natural and pain free way to help your body remove excess fluid, toxins and waste. It is an advanced form of massage treatment that is deeply relaxing (by calming the autonomic nervous system). All the work is done with dry hands, no oils, talc or machines are used. The rhythmical pumping technique works on increasing lymph flow and not arterial blood flow as many other massage techniques do. With repeated sessions of MLD your body will pump the lymph fluid more effectively.
MLD plays an important part in the treatment & management of Lymphoedema (both Primary and Secondary) and truncal oedema.
Initial consultation - £20
Per session (60 mins) - £40
Hypnotherapy / Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
NLP is a model of how each individual structures their own unique experiences in life. Using NLP we can step into your view of the world to discover patterns of thought, beliefs and values and help you to set compelling goals, build motivation and change your life for the better. NLP can be effective for: stopping smoking, weight loss, phobias, confidence building, obsessions and compulsions, personal enhancement, fears and anxieties, and stress.
Stop smoking (one-off session) - £150
Other sessions - £60
Free consultation per client
Nutritional Therapy
All too often we accept that our bodies are not running at optimum. We put constant colds, sore throats or low energy down to the time of year, or aches and pains down to getting older. We explain digestive complaints or headaches as being down to stress. Do you find that you struggle remember things like you used to? Natural nutrition takes seemingly random symptoms that are presenting and looks at the person holistically to explain why the body is showing signs these of dis-ease. During a detailed case history taking the nutritionist can show the client how the body has arrived in its current situation, looking at inherited predispositions, childhood illnesses and how toxic load has been built up in the body over the years. Then – the nutritionist is able to peel away the layers that have built up to balance the body, cleansing it and re-nurturing. This is a therapy that is of benefit to all ages and across a variety of conditions be it stress, low energy, poor concentration or headaches to more detailed labelled illnesses. It is recommended for anyone who just wants to be feeling at optimum health and reach full human potential health wise.
Initial consultation (90 mins) - £65
Subsequent sessions (45 mins) - £38
The Fir Tree Clinic, Fir Tree Farm, Pamber Road, Charter Alley, Tadley, Basingstoke, Hants, RG26 5PZ
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