We have chosen to work with practitioners that we have known
for many years, that we trust and who are friendly and
professional. All the therapists are fully insured and
registered with the appropriate governing body.
We would advise you to contact the individual practitioners
to find out if they can help with your particular problem.
Different therapies do overlap in the conditions they treat,
so if you are unsure, please talk to us and we will offer
confidential guidance and help in making this decision.
Please click on one of the therapies below for more
information:
Acupuncture
Malai
Sontheimer BAc MB AcC Dip Psychosynthesis
Malai is a qualified Acupuncturist and Therapeutic Counsellor/Psychotherapist, with more than 20 years experience. Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine which started in the East and is now firmly established in the West. In this system of healing, illness is seen as an imbalance of vital energy. By inserting very fine needles into acupuncture points, balance is then re-established. This may help to resolve symptoms by stimulating a natural healing response.
Click on the Telegraph for full news story.
TELEGRAPH Article:
NEWS FLASH ! 2/10/2007
German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) for Chronic Low Back Pain
, Multicenter, Blinded, Parallel-Group Trial With 3 Groups
Michael Haake, PhD, MD; Hans-Helge Müller, PhD; Carmen Schade-Brittinger; Heinz D. Basler, PhD; Helmut Schäfer, PhD; Christoph Maier, PhD, MD; Heinz G. Endres, MD; Hans J. Trampisch, PhD; Albrecht Molsberger, PhD, MD
Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:1892-1898.
Background To our knowledge, verum acupuncture has never been directly compared with sham acupuncture and guideline-based conventional therapy in patients with chronic low back pain.
Methods A patient- and observer-blinded randomized controlled trial conducted in Germany involving 340 outpatient practices, including 1162 patients aged 18 to 86 years (mean ± SD age, 50 ± 15 years) with a history of chronic low back pain for a mean of 8 years. Patients underwent ten 30-minute sessions, generally 2 sessions per week, of verum acupuncture (n = 387) according to principles of traditional Chinese medicine; sham acupuncture (n = 387) consisting of superficial needling at nonacupuncture points; or conventional therapy, a combination of drugs, physical therapy, and exercise (n = 388). Five additional sessions were offered to patients who had a partial response to treatment (10%-50% reduction in pain intensity). Primary outcome was response after 6 months, defined as 33% improvement or better on 3 pain-related items on the Von Korff Chronic Pain Grade Scale questionnaire or 12% improvement or better on the back-specific Hanover Functional Ability Questionnaire. Patients who were unblinded or had recourse to other than permitted concomitant therapies during follow-up were classified as nonresponders regardless of symptom improvement.
Results At 6 months, response rate was 47.6% in the verum acupuncture group, 44.2% in the sham acupuncture group, and 27.4% in the conventional therapy group. Differences among groups were as follows: verum vs sham, 3.4% (95% confidence interval, –3.7% to 10.3%; P = .39); verum vs conventional therapy, 20.2% (95% confidence interval, 13.4% to 26.7%; P < .001); and sham vs conventional therapy, 16.8% (95% confidence interval, 10.1% to 23.4%; P < .001.
Conclusions Low back pain improved after acupuncture treatment for at least 6 months. Effectiveness of acupuncture, either verum or sham, was almost twice that of conventional therapy.
Malai is a qualified Acupuncturist and Therapeutic Counsellor/Psychotherapist, with more than 20 years experience. Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine which started in the East and is now firmly established in the West. In this system of healing, illness is seen as an imbalance of vital energy. By inserting very fine needles into acupuncture points, balance is then re-established. This may help to resolve symptoms by stimulating a natural healing response.
Click on the Telegraph for full news story.
TELEGRAPH Article:
NEWS FLASH ! 2/10/2007
German Acupuncture Trials (GERAC) for Chronic Low Back Pain
, Multicenter, Blinded, Parallel-Group Trial With 3 Groups
Michael Haake, PhD, MD; Hans-Helge Müller, PhD; Carmen Schade-Brittinger; Heinz D. Basler, PhD; Helmut Schäfer, PhD; Christoph Maier, PhD, MD; Heinz G. Endres, MD; Hans J. Trampisch, PhD; Albrecht Molsberger, PhD, MD
Arch Intern Med. 2007;167:1892-1898.
Background To our knowledge, verum acupuncture has never been directly compared with sham acupuncture and guideline-based conventional therapy in patients with chronic low back pain.
Methods A patient- and observer-blinded randomized controlled trial conducted in Germany involving 340 outpatient practices, including 1162 patients aged 18 to 86 years (mean ± SD age, 50 ± 15 years) with a history of chronic low back pain for a mean of 8 years. Patients underwent ten 30-minute sessions, generally 2 sessions per week, of verum acupuncture (n = 387) according to principles of traditional Chinese medicine; sham acupuncture (n = 387) consisting of superficial needling at nonacupuncture points; or conventional therapy, a combination of drugs, physical therapy, and exercise (n = 388). Five additional sessions were offered to patients who had a partial response to treatment (10%-50% reduction in pain intensity). Primary outcome was response after 6 months, defined as 33% improvement or better on 3 pain-related items on the Von Korff Chronic Pain Grade Scale questionnaire or 12% improvement or better on the back-specific Hanover Functional Ability Questionnaire. Patients who were unblinded or had recourse to other than permitted concomitant therapies during follow-up were classified as nonresponders regardless of symptom improvement.
Results At 6 months, response rate was 47.6% in the verum acupuncture group, 44.2% in the sham acupuncture group, and 27.4% in the conventional therapy group. Differences among groups were as follows: verum vs sham, 3.4% (95% confidence interval, –3.7% to 10.3%; P = .39); verum vs conventional therapy, 20.2% (95% confidence interval, 13.4% to 26.7%; P < .001); and sham vs conventional therapy, 16.8% (95% confidence interval, 10.1% to 23.4%; P < .001.
Conclusions Low back pain improved after acupuncture treatment for at least 6 months. Effectiveness of acupuncture, either verum or sham, was almost twice that of conventional therapy.
Homeopathy
Gosia Gray MCH (Lon) RS Hom
Gosia has over 15 years experience as a practicing Homeopath. She is an excellent Homeopath who has a great ability in helping people with acute and chronic problems. Homeopathy is a system of treatment that uses minute amounts of natural substances to help the body self- heal. Homeopathy may produce a rapid and gentle improvement in a wide variety of physical and emotional illnesses. It may also be incredibly effective in stimulating the individual’s natural immune and defense system. Gosia is also a Kinesiologist.
Family Counselling
Dominique
and Rex are experienced Relate counsellors
specialising in work with families.
Including: Communication breakdown, parenting separation, anger, conflict resolution, step-families.
Together they offer a balanced male/female approach to the difficulties families experience.
Including: Communication breakdown, parenting separation, anger, conflict resolution, step-families.
Together they offer a balanced male/female approach to the difficulties families experience.
Sports massage
Adam Carter dip ITM ITEC
Adam is an experienced therapist providing treatment and management for a wide range of muscle-related & postural problems. He is influenced by both Western & Chinese Medicine and is currently studying Osteopathy.
He
uses a range of treatment approaches and combines
this with detailed hone exercises in order to provide
an individual treatment plan to best suit you. Common
problems treated include poor posture/ general muscle
tightness, neck & shoulder pain, lower back pain,
sciatica and repetitive strain/ sports injuries.
Reflexology
Yvonne
Cattermole BSc(Hons) MIFR & Nixie James-Scott BA,
ITEC, MIGPP, C&G, Reiki 2
Reflexology is an ancient therapy with its roots in many countries – Egypt, China, Africa, India and North America, to name a few. Reflexes are stimulated on the feet and hands by using different holds and pressures.
Reflexology is deeply relaxing and re-energising. It is this deep relaxation that may allow your immune system to be stimulated and enable the body to begin healing itself. Many conditions benefit from this non-invasive therapy.
As well as using ‘conventional’ Reflexology, Yvonne also uses Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) – Reflexology standing up! This powerful technique aims to enhance the healing power of touch, particularly in orthopaedic conditions and pain management.
Please get in touch to see how you will benefit from receiving Reflexology.
Please visit www.yvonnecattermole.co.uk or www.nixiejamesscott.co.uk for further details.
www.intfedreflexologists.org
Reflexology is an ancient therapy with its roots in many countries – Egypt, China, Africa, India and North America, to name a few. Reflexes are stimulated on the feet and hands by using different holds and pressures.
Reflexology is deeply relaxing and re-energising. It is this deep relaxation that may allow your immune system to be stimulated and enable the body to begin healing itself. Many conditions benefit from this non-invasive therapy.
As well as using ‘conventional’ Reflexology, Yvonne also uses Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) – Reflexology standing up! This powerful technique aims to enhance the healing power of touch, particularly in orthopaedic conditions and pain management.
Please get in touch to see how you will benefit from receiving Reflexology.
Please visit www.yvonnecattermole.co.uk or www.nixiejamesscott.co.uk for further details.
www.intfedreflexologists.org
Shiatsu
Liz
Godfrey MRSS
Liz has been giving Shiatsu treatments in Bristol for over 10 years and has treated a wide variety of conditions. Shiatsu is a gentle form of healing bodywork, which originated in Japan, and incorporates the use of meridians (energy pathways) and acupressure points, along with the practitioner’s knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, skilled intuition and sensitivity.
Shiatsu is deeply relaxing and may facilitate the body’s own natural healing process. It aims to work on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Shiatsu may be beneficial for all kinds of health problems, such as those brought about by a stressful lifestyle, illness, trauma and the many causes of pain and disease. Liz specialises in women’s health issues and works with pregnant women, new mothers and babies.
www.lizgodfrey.co.uk
Liz has been giving Shiatsu treatments in Bristol for over 10 years and has treated a wide variety of conditions. Shiatsu is a gentle form of healing bodywork, which originated in Japan, and incorporates the use of meridians (energy pathways) and acupressure points, along with the practitioner’s knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, skilled intuition and sensitivity.
Shiatsu is deeply relaxing and may facilitate the body’s own natural healing process. It aims to work on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Shiatsu may be beneficial for all kinds of health problems, such as those brought about by a stressful lifestyle, illness, trauma and the many causes of pain and disease. Liz specialises in women’s health issues and works with pregnant women, new mothers and babies.
Aromatherapy massage
Nixie
James-Scott BA,MTI,ITEC
Nixie is a very experienced practitioner who uses a range of “hands on” treatments to help people with physical aches and pains as well as stress and emotional difficulties. Nixie is an excellent Massage Therapist who combines Aromatherapy with good effective holistic massage to help patients on every level. Nixie also uses Reiki, Indian head massage and Reflexology to provide holistic care to her patients.
www.ivy-rose.co.uk
Nixie is a very experienced practitioner who uses a range of “hands on” treatments to help people with physical aches and pains as well as stress and emotional difficulties. Nixie is an excellent Massage Therapist who combines Aromatherapy with good effective holistic massage to help patients on every level. Nixie also uses Reiki, Indian head massage and Reflexology to provide holistic care to her patients.
www.ivy-rose.co.uk
Counselling
Malai Sontheimer BAc MB AcC Dip Psychosynthesis
Psychosynthesis is a form of psychotherapy which looks at the patterns that were created in childhood and the past, combining this with what the present offers and with our dreams and visions for the future. Psychosynthesis acts like a conductor bringing different musicians together in an orchestra. It helps a person to look at all the different, often conflicting parts of him or herself, in order to find a more integrated whole.
Malai is also experienced in providing counselling for people with special needs as well as for their families and carers.
www.xspecial.co.uk
Physiotherapy
Jeanette
Buttler MCSP
SRP MMACP
We have worked with Jeanette for many years. She is an extremely experienced Physiotherapist who combines her unique blend of sensitive, intuitive hands-on treatment with exercises and advice rehabilitation. She excells in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and imbalances. Her warm and friendly approach provides patients with a gentle rehabilitation treatment.
We have worked with Jeanette for many years. She is an extremely experienced Physiotherapist who combines her unique blend of sensitive, intuitive hands-on treatment with exercises and advice rehabilitation. She excells in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and imbalances. Her warm and friendly approach provides patients with a gentle rehabilitation treatment.
Systematic Kinesiology
Systematic
Kinesiology (SK)
Allergy Testing & Therapy
Gosia Gray MCH (Lon) R.S.Hom P.G.Hom I.T.E.K Dip ASK Kinesiologist
SK therapy involves applying gentle pressure to the muscles to find weak muscle and then uses special correcting techniques to aim to balance the energies of the body, which are believed to flow in the channels called meridians, SK uses many of the concepts of Chinese Acupunture but without needles.
Minor problems may be corrected before they become more serious illnesses. SK may be effective in pinpointing sensitivities to food ingredients and a wide range of natural and synthetic substances.
SK is a gentle and safe therapy suitable for all ages, even babies, infants and pregnant women. SK may help with allergies, aches and pains, phobias, anxiety, stress and much more.
Allergy Testing & Therapy
Gosia Gray MCH (Lon) R.S.Hom P.G.Hom I.T.E.K Dip ASK Kinesiologist
SK therapy involves applying gentle pressure to the muscles to find weak muscle and then uses special correcting techniques to aim to balance the energies of the body, which are believed to flow in the channels called meridians, SK uses many of the concepts of Chinese Acupunture but without needles.
Minor problems may be corrected before they become more serious illnesses. SK may be effective in pinpointing sensitivities to food ingredients and a wide range of natural and synthetic substances.
SK is a gentle and safe therapy suitable for all ages, even babies, infants and pregnant women. SK may help with allergies, aches and pains, phobias, anxiety, stress and much more.