Massage has many benefits. It helps you to relax, relieves stress and tension, improves circulation, muscle tone and joint mobility. In addition to these benefits, Aromatherapy massage provides therapeutic effects by using a blend of Essential Oils suited to the needs of the individual. Reflexology is a deeply relaxing treatment of the feet, using acupressure massage to balance the body's system by improving circulation, reducing stress and tension, removing toxins and impurities from the system and revitalising energy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine incorporates a combination of acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and Tui Na massage. Tui Na Massage has a long history, dating back to the reign of Emperor Huang in the Lonshan Culture period, around 2000BC. Tui Na incorporates Osteopathy, Shiatsu, Physiotherapy and Holistic Massage into one treatment. It works along the same principles as acupuncture, encouraging and stimulating the body to heal itself. Chinese Herbs are formulated for the individual and are extensively used to encourage all the systems within the body to work in harmony together. The above functions can be divided into two sections
Traditional Chinese Medicine is known to bring effective relief from many complaints, including: Skin Complaints, Muscular, Nerve, Joint Problems, Headaches and Migraines, Digestive, Respiratory, Gynaecological Disorders and Sports Injuries.
Acupuncture is a healing art, using fine, sterilised disposable needles to stimulate or reduce the balance of the body's Vital Energy (Chi). Chi runs along definite pathways called meridians throughout every part of the body. Acupuncture provides safe and effective relief from a variety of illnesses ranging from Muscle, Joint, Respiratory and Digestive Disorders, Gynaecological and Spinal Problems, Addictions and Allergies.
McTimoney Chiropractic is a method devised to safely restore a patient's total structural integrity. Serious misalignment will often cause the body to compensate with subsequent minor adaptations. The whole body is assessed at each treatment, checking and subtly adjusting bones of the skull, thorax, spine, pelvis and limbs, relieving subluxations throughout the entire structure.
Homoeopathy is a complete system of medicine for people suffering from all kinds of illnesses, from depression to arthritis, migraine to ulcers. All can be helped by Homoeopathy treatment. Homoeopathic remedies come from many different sources; the majority are derived from plants, minerals and metals which have been used medicinally for generations.
With 26 bones, 33 muscles and over 100 ligaments, the foot supports and helps balance the entire weight of the body. Proper foot care is very important to keep feet functioning well. Our service includes the removal of callouses, corns, treatment of verrucae, warts, nail management and footwear advice.
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Vega Allergy Testing is a non-invasive method of testing for allergic reactions to most common foods, and some chemicals and allergens, ie: hay, pollen and feathers.
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Cranial Sacral Therapy is a whole body therapy that treats the whole system by promoting an even and rhythmic flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spinal column. This very gentle therapy is suitable for treating infant and childhood disorders, musculo-skeletal problems, headaches, stress and certain learning difficulties.
Tai Chi Chuan is an internal Cultural Art and is the Chinese path to mental, physical and spiritual fitness. The art of Tai Chi Chuan originated about 500A.D
The movement within these forms should be done in a slow, harmonised sequence, combining the Diaphragm breathing technique known as Chi Kung.
Tai Ji is beneficial health-wise if practised on a regular basis as it regulates blood circulation and refreshes and simulates the body without causing exhaustion. It also helps to relieve the symptoms of stress, tension, bad circulation, high blood pressure, migraine, stiffness of the joints, back pains, and helps to strengthen the body's immune system. In China Tai Chi is well known for its healing powers and is often prescribed by Doctors in addition to other treatments. It is beneficial to the mind, body and spirit.
Weekend seminars and weekly class lessons are available. There is a fully comprehensive Teacher Training Programme available for dedicated students wishing to become qualified instructors. Private lessons also available.
More details can be found on the Wu Kung Pages