Acupuncture is a traditional system of Chinese Medicine. Through the insertion of fine needles, the flow of energy in the body is re-balanced to restore and maintain good health. Beneficial for a wide range of chronic and acute conditions, it can also act as a preventative treatment, as well as offering constitutional support for people experiencing physical or emotional stress and low vitality. Anna Colmer.

Aromatherapy is an ancient art combining the therapeutic properties of herbs and plants with massage to bring balance of mind, body and spirit. A deeply relaxing and harmonizing experience, this massage uses the essential oils of plants, trees and flowers to enhance physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing. Each oil has its own special properties which can help to uplift and restore health. A therapeutic and stress-relieving treatment, available as a Full Body or Back, Neck and Shoulder massage. Lucy Eaton.

Bright Light Therapy is available for the many who suffer from S.A.D. [seasonal affective disorder] Syndrome. This therapy helps to remedy the disorder during darker weather and winter months. See Reception.

Chiropody is the treatment of your foot problems by a qualified surgical chiropodist, a Registered Member of the British Chiropody and Podiatry Association. Kathryn Bray.

Osteopathy is a hands-on treatment for the relief of pain, stiffness, and a broad spectrum of health problems. Cranial osteopathy is a refined and subtle approach, which encourages the release of tissue stresses throughout the body, including the head. The aim is to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and build better health. Cranial osteopathy is applicable for a wide range of conditions, and all ages, especially infants and the elderly, because of it’s gentleness. Philip Hartnoll.

Herbal Medicine uses pure plant remedies to maintain health and treat the underlying causes of disease. Prescriptions and nutritional advice are tailored to individual needs following a full consultation. Glenn Topps

Using natural basalt stones, this is the ultimate therapy for all your aches, pains and stresses! The heat of the stones allows deep penetration into the muscle, making it essential for neck, shoulder and lower back pain, as well as for mobility problems. Knots melt away along with your tension and worries. This advanced, flowing treatment must be experienced to be fully appreciated for all its wonders! Full Body, Back, Neck and Shoulders, or Facial. Lucy Eaton

Hypnotherapy(Hypnosis), Neuro-Linguistic Programming, & Psychotherapy, can be used to treat problems of mind, body and spirit origin, most of which are stress related. Counselling provides an opportunity to talk through difficulties you may be experiencing within yourself, in a safe and confidential setting. Marian Snow.

A tradition popular in India for centuries, this wonderful treatment lifts away stress by working on the head, neck, shoulders and upper back. It calms, relaxes and balances, using oils nourishing to hair and scalp. A must for those with hectic, busy lifestyles. Lucy Eaton.

A treatment beneficial for specific and usually chronic pain conditions, client and therapist work together to identify individual trigger points in the muscles. Combining techniques such as myofascial release, sports stretching and hot and cold work, this style of massage may help not only back pain, but conditions such as migraine and RSI. Lucy Eaton.

Nouveau Contour: Finding time to put on your make-up is time wasted or lost (& how often, daily?) There’s a solution, that lies in the hands of your Nouveau Contour technician, who can apply permanent cosmetics just for you so that you will always look your very best. Daphne J Smith.

Nutritional Therapy aims to change an individual’s metabolism from an unbalanced state – causing distressing symptoms leading to diseases – to a state of balance and optimum health. This may be achieved by assessing biochemical imbalances (hormonal, nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, etc.), addressing the underlying cause leading to symptoms (digestive, weight, energy loss, allergies etc.), and boosting the body’s ability to heal. Marisa Cesari

Working on the principle that areas of the body are mirrored on points of the feet, reflexology is a relaxing, holistic treatment which can be beneficial for many health issues. The session includes a stimulating foot massage with natural herbal creams. Lucy Eaton.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is an ancient healing technique originating in Japan . Current practice follows the technique developed by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 20th Century. Reiki is a complementary therapy and flows through the body’s natural energy meridians as in other therapies such as acupuncture. A person receiving Reiki for the first time will first undergo a confidential consultation and will then lie on a couch fully clothed to receive Reiki. The practitioner places hands on set points on the body but may also add extra hand positions depending upon particular requirements. The healing energy which is received during a session is believed to be Universal Life Force energy which flows through all living things; it is also known as chi in China and prana in India.

The number of sessions required will be unique to each person and will be discussed individually. A completely holistic, safe and natural technique, Reiki works at the source of a problem and not superficially on outward symptoms.

Everyone will experience Reiki differently although it is common to feel deeply relaxed and even to fall asleep, some people feel warmth and tingly sensations. The UK Reiki Federation requires all Practitioner Members to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Alexis Williams.

Ageing is a natural process, and many people want to feel good for their age with a natural look, and seek out ways to help them achieve that. Everyone has the right to maintain a fresh and youthful look, no matter what their age, and this is now possible with the range of aesthetic procedures available to enhance your natural features. With the range of treatments available, any areas on your face that give cause for concern can now be treated simply, safely and effectively. Helen Rawles.

Stress Management is about learning how to handle stress: coping with it and generally managing it in our everyday lives. We all have stress to a greater or lesser degree, but not many people can actually handle it. Marian Snow.

Zero Balancing is a gentle form of bodywork. It can release deeply-held tensions and patterns which prevent people from functioning at their best, allowing them to inhabit the body with a greater sense of ease and well-being. Working with the deepest energy flows in the body, it reconnects a person with their core self and can be a powerful tool for personal development. Anna Colmer.