Author: Becky Stussy

Acupressure Acupressure is considered one of the world’s oldest healing systems, predating even acupuncture. The Chinese discovered that pressure applied to certain points on the body can relieve common ailments …

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Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is one of a wide range of therapies used to ease psychological suffering. These can generally be divided into psychotherapy and counselling. Psychotherapists undergo rigorous training with a …

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Reiki Reiki comes from the Japanese for “universal life energy” and is a form of spiritual healing. It is supposed to have originated as a branch of Tibetan Buddhism, and …

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Healing Healing is sometimes known as “laying on of hands” and can be called energy healing, healing therapy or spiritual healing. Healing forms part of the religious, spiritual and health …

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Biodynamic Massage Developed by Norwegian physiotherapist Gerda Boysen, Biodynamic Massage combines massage techniques with physical exercise and psychological development. It aims to release energy bound up in the muscles and …

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Reflexology Reflexology is a unique system of foot massage based on holistic principles and springing from the same Chinese roots as acupuncture. By locating and massaging the Reflexology points on the foot, …

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Therapeutic Massage This particular type of massage is very comforting, soothing, and useful when recovering from an illness or in chronic pain. It consists of soothing and rubbing strokes and …

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Cranial Osteopathy A US Osteopath developed Cranial Osteopathy called Dr William Garner Sutherland in the 1930’s. According to Dr Sutherland, the cranium (skull) bones, which are separate in babies and young …

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Breathing and Relaxation Proper breathing and the ability to relax are essential aspects of dealing with stress. Their importance is recognised by many complementary health practitioners and their practice is …

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Naturopathy Naturopathy is a philosophy incorporating a number of therapies which aims to helps the body cure itself. Naturopaths seek the underlying cause of health problems rather than simply suppressing …

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Polarity Therapy Developed by Dr Randolph Stone in the late 19th Century, Polarity Therapy blends Western therapies, Traditional Chinese Therapy and Ayurveda. Well-being is said to result from the unobstructed …

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