Complementary Therapy


ACUPUNCTURE 

Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese belief that illness results when the life force, or Qi, is not free-flowing. An acupuncturist places fine needles in the skin along energy meridians with the intent to promote the free flow of Qi. Acupuncture can be used for everyday wellbeing and there is evidence that it is beneficial for managing certain ailments including migraine and tension headaches, chronic jaw, neck and low back pain, osteoarthritis of the knee and overactive bladder syndrome.

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THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE

The Bowen Technique is a gentle, hands-on therapy which uses facia manipulation to enable the body to reset and rebalance itself. Bowen affects the body primarily through the nervous and energy systems to minimise stress and anxiety as well as to promote wellbeing and relaxation.

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COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)


CBT shows you how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours are all interrelated. It focuses on present problems and aims to provide more resourceful thinking styles, reactions and behaviours to use in adverse situations.

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COUNSELLING

Individuals have different ways of coping with their personal difficulties. People often deal with stressful situations and events by talking to their partner, a family member or a friend. However, in certain circumstances an experienced, professional counsellor provides additional insights with objectivity.

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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY (CST)

CST aims to release restrictions in the cerebrospinal fluid to promote well-being of the mind, body, emotions and spirit. It is a powerful but subtle hands-on therapy suitable for all ages and often used by mothers and their newborn babies.

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EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT)


The aim of EFT is to release negative emotions that have manifested as limiting behaviours or mental and/or physical body symptoms. During consultation, the practitioner applies a light tapping to energy meridians while verbally addressing the emotional difficulty.

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EMOTRANCE

EmoTrance, similar to EFT, works with energy system to enable the body to release emotional distress.

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HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy recognises that physical or emotional issues are our body’s attempts to heal itself. The remedies are carefully selected with consideration for the totality of your emotional, mental and physical health. Remedies work on the principle that “like cures like” and are made from diluted natural substances. Homoeopathic remedies are very safe and gentle, so they are ideal for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as their babies and children.

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HYPNOTHERAPY

The aim of hypnotherapy is to elicit changes in perceptions, sensations, feelings, thoughts and behaviours. A hypnotherapist believes that a person’s subconscious is a huge reservoir of inner resources and potential which can be accessed and utilised in the relaxed, focused state of hypnosis. The individual always remains aware and in control during a consultation.

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HUMAN GIVENS THERAPY

Human Givens Therapy is a new form of psychotherapy that aims to demystify mental health problems by helping individuals understand what is going on in their brains. This empowering and non-intrusive form of counselling helps identify how to meet essential emotional needs, resolve previous trauma and think in a calm, relaxed and clear manner.

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LIFE COACHING

Coaching focuses on your present situation and the way you can make immediate positive improvements. A range of coaching techniques can be used to suit each individual, including life coaching, neurolinguistic programming (NLP), emotional freedom technique (EFT), hypnogenetics, timeline therapy, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation.

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MASSAGE

Massage can be a powerful therapy to ease musculoskeletal problems and to restore a sense of wholeness and balance in the mind and body.  The intensity of touch used can be light and gentle or deep and firm as desired. 

Each of our experienced and skilled practitioners offers a unique type of massage.  Please speak to the informed staff at reception about your preferred style of massage so that they can guide your choice of body work therapy [see ‘contact us’].

At The Edinburgh Centre of Nutrition and Therapy, qualified practitioners offer the following types of massage:


MEDITATION

Meditation is a practical tool used to ease the impact of everyday stresses, enhance physical and mental relaxation and provide a greater understanding of self and others. Some may find that meditation is facilitated away from household distractions with the gentle guidance of a mediation coach. With experience, the renewing and refreshing practice of mediation can be utilised almost anywhere.

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NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP)

NLP techniques are solution-focused and can be used for personal development and as an agent of change to improve wellbeing and to develop and enhance performance. NLP is the practice of understanding the ways that successful people organise their thinking, feeling, language and behaviour to produce positive results. The techniques are often used in combination with hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotional freedom technique (EFT), life coaching and nutritional therapy.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy aims to provide you with balance, wellness, confidence and independence in the presence of persistent discomfort in the muscles, joints, nerves and digestive system. Physiotherapists use soft tissue manipulation to help recovery from nerve, joint and muscle pain and stiffness by increasing blood flow to an injured part of the body. Those with fibromyalgia, digestive problems and nerve pain may also benefit from regular physiotherapy sessions.

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REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology is an ancient, holistic therapy that works on the principle that there are reflex areas in the hands and feet that correspond to every part of the body. Gentle pressure is applied to these points to either calm or stimulate, depending on the needs of the individual. Reflexology aims to help reduce everyday stresses, relieve tension, improve sleep, relaxation and general wellbeing.

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REIKI

Reiki (ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning ‘universal life energy,’ the energy around and within us all. A reiki practitioner aims to channel this vital energy to provide deep relaxation and improve sense of self and overall wellbeing.

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THERMO-AURICULAR THERAPY (HOPI EAR CANDLES)

Using Hopi ear candles, a pleasant and relaxing experience, aims to achieve ear, nose and throat comfort. As the candles burn, they create a light suction action while the vibration of the flame creates a massage-like effect in the eardrum. During the session, light facial massage is used to complement the removal of impurities through the candles.

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