Yoga therapists aim to facilitate the body’s own natural healing processes. They use the ancient art of yoga to treat clients with a wide range of ailments, using a combination of simple movements and postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques in order to promote good health and a sense of inner peace and relaxation. Yoga therapists adapt traditional yoga [...]
Reiki, meaning “universal life energy”, is an ancient method of energy healing founded in Japan at the end of the 19th century. Reiki healers guide energy through to the body of their client to activate the healing processes within them. Practitioners believe that when someone is ill or stressed the universal life force or energy, which is within everyone, [...]
Reflexologists apply specific pressure to reflex points on the hands and feet. These points are said to be joined to the major organs by ‘energy pathways’. The aim of reflexology is to encourage the body’s natural healing processes. Reflexology can be used in the treatment of a variety of conditions, for example, stress, sleep disorders, sports injuries [...]
Psychotherapists use a variety of psychological methods (as opposed to drugs or physical interventions) to alleviate distress. By developing a collaborative relationship with the client, they are able to explore emotional problems, analyse past experiences and help create coping strategies. Methods of treatment will vary depending on the core theoretical model the psychotherapist is practising. The main theoretical approaches used by psychotherapists [...]
Play therapists help children to make sense of difficult life experiences, past or present, through the symbolic communication of play. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and this can help them to explore various issues that they might find difficult to express in other ways. Play therapy work is usually with children aged between [...]
Pilates teachers combine gentle focused exercises with holistic principles in order to develop body awareness. Pilates teachers work with clients on either mats or specially designed equipment in order to enable the body to move with maximum efficiency and minimum effort. They aim to realign the body’s structure and achieve a balance within the musclo-skeletal [...]
Osteopaths suggest that all aspects of the body need to be in balance and harmony for there to be good health and well-being. Osteopaths use hands-on techniques including: joint mobilisation manipulation massage deep pressure. They also advise people on their diet and lifestyle. Before treatment they begin by discussing with the client their current and [...]
Nutritional therapists work with patients to identify and eliminate stressful substances in the body. By pinpointing an appropriate diet, therapists suggest they can alleviate or prevent illness. Nutritional therapy is a way of using diet and supplements to encourage the body’s natural healing. Nutritional therapists work with clients, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own health. They carry [...]
Naturopathy is a holistic approach based on the idea that the human body seeks balance and can heal itself. This form of therapy combines several healing techniques which aim to restore the natural energy flow within the body and return it to its natural state of good health and well-being. Naturopaths will often begin a consultation by [...]
Music therapists work with children, adults and older people with disabilities, addictions and disorders, as well as those recovering from illness or disease. Therapists and clients take an active part in their sessions, both playing, singing, listening and improvising. Music therapists aim to use music to help clients: express themselves develop insight and create ways of relating to other people become aware [...]
