During the first visit with your practitioner, ask about their training and qualifications. Be very cautious about any practitioner who advises you to abandon your conventional medical treatment. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and consists of inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin.
The Alexander technique stresses that movement should be economical and needs only the minimum amount of energy and effort. The different smells and chemical constituents of aromatherapy oils can produce different emotional and physiological reactions. Ayurveda is an ancient healing system from India that uses a range of techniques to treat illness and encourage wellbeing. Bowen is a holistic remedial body technique that works on the soft connective tissue fascia of the body.
Bowen therapy can be used to treat musculoskeletal or related neurological problems including acute sports injuries and chronic or organic conditions. It is gentle and relaxing and does not use forceful manipulation. Content on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional.
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