The Therapies I use...

MASSAGE
The purpose of massage is to produce therapeutic effects to the tissue of the muscular, nervous and respiratory systems of the body and the general circulation of the blood and lymph. Massage is one of the oldest and most natural healing systems in the world it has been written about in ancient texts in Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and Roman. Animals when hurt, instinctively lick or rub themselves. The most widely known system in Europe today is the “Swedish System ’’ founded by Henrik Ling.
Massage is very good for relieving stress easing all types of aches and pains and improving energy levels and your general wellbeing.
The massage system I use contains movements from the Swedish and Chinese Systems.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE
This can realign muscle groups and remove fibrosis, adhesions and scar tissue. It allows the muscles to regain their full range of movement, relieve pain and allow joints to become more mobile.

AROMATHERAPY
This is the use of organic essences from plants for healing and maintaining vitality. The essences or ‘essential oils as they are called are extracted from certain plants, due to the small amount able to be extracted from each plant this makes the oils very concentrated. 
Each oil has its own healing properties and smell and they can be used in different ways such as with massage, bathing, in a compress and through inhalation. They work by absorption through the skin or inhaling the aroma.
Aromatherapy can stimulate the immune system and promote feeling of well being thus helping to prevent illness.

DIET & NUTRITION
This means looking at the existing diet and checking for missing or insufficient amounts of nutrients, checking that they are being supplied
in the correct balance. Then checking for food intolerances then correcting the diet to the requirements of the individual.

REMEDIAL EXERCISE
This is the use of passive and/or resistive exercises given during a treatment! Other types of exercises may be given to improve posture, balance, digestion, breathing, muscle strength, flexibility and general well being. Health exercise programme can be worked out for the individual.

SPORTS INJURY TREATMENT   (REMEDIAL THERAPY)
This is using any one therapy, or any combination of the therapies that I practice to resolve the problem and then looking at how to prevent it happening again.

REFLEXOLOGY
Zone therapy as it sometimes called uses pressure points found mainly in the hands and feet, the feet are the usual treatment point as they are more sensitive due to being protected by footwear, the hands are de-sensitised by picking things up and gripping. This therapy can cover problems like headaches, backache, eyestrain and many more. It can also be used as a diagnostic aid.

PRESSURE POINTS
I use two different systems of pressure points! Acupressure which is acupuncture without needles, also Myofascial Triggers which are biomechanical efficiency control points

REAXATION & MEDITATION
Relaxation is body requirement it! It enables the mind to forget problems and the muscles to release tension, thus restoring the body back to balance. Different systems of meditation can be taught allowing the muscles to relax and the mind to focus, promoting synergy between body and mind.

REIKI
This is a system of natural healing using energy channeled through the body and transmitted through the hands. It is believed the techniques are over 2500 years old and were rediscovered in the late 1800’s by Mikao Usui. Because the body only takes the energy it requires, Reiki can be used on illnesses and injuries where other natural healing methods can’t be used.

CHAKRA HEALING
Chakras are energy centres in the body which allow and regulate the flow of life force through the body. When any of these energy centres are functioning incorrectly the body may become ill and the emotions become over powering so they need to be functioning correctly and therefore balanced.

 

For further information, email: derek.collins2@tiscali.co.uk