Ear Wax Irrigation (removal)

What ear irrigation treatment is and how it works

Definition:

One of the most frequent ways to remove wax is by ear water irrigation, or syringing as it is commonly known. This procedure cannot be carried out if the person has had any ear or cleft palate surgery, recent ear infections or perforation of the eardrum. It is also not advisable to carry out the procedure if the patient has any dizziness problems or very troublesome tinnitus.
During this procedure, the person sits in a chair and the ear is rinsed with warm water from an electronic irrigator. The wax and water are collected in a cup-shaped receiver which the patient holds under their ear. In the past clinicians used a large metal syringe; however, the new electronic irrigators, which have controlled pressures, are gentler and safer. Ear syringing does make some noise but this is not excessive or uncomfortable. Most people who have irrigation find it to be a fairly pleasant procedure.

Description:

Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. It keeps the ear canal lubricated and protects the ear against dust, dirt and bacteria, which helps to prevent infection. Wax,or cerumen as it is also known, is composed of the epithelium (skin cells), dust and oily secretions from the sebaceous and ceruminous glands in the ear canal. These secretions lubricate the ear canal and prevent it from becoming too dry. The composition of wax varies from individual to individual depending on diet, age and environment.

Before the appointment
Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to use wax softening drops of olive oil to help soften the
wax before removal. Ideally, they should be used every day for a week beforehand because,
although a few days usages is often adequate, the longer drops are used for then the more easily
and comfortably the wax can be removed in your appointment.
Treatments applicable for 18+ years old.
Please bring 1 towel during the appointment.

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Melojane Herbert

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Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic Drainage

What Lymphatic Drainage is and how it works

Definition:

Manual lymph drainage (MLD) is a very special type of skin massage designed to stimulate the lymphatic system. The hand movements and sequences are adapted for each person. You will usually have MLD 2 or 3 times a week. The length of the course may vary, and it is sometimes combined with other treatments.

Description:

The aim is to encourage the lymph fluid to move away from the swollen area, so it can drain normally. It also helps lymph fluid drain through the healthy lymph vessels. This helps control swelling.

Fluent compression strokes provide a gentle, consistent wave-like massage to the treated areas, increasing circulation and helping remove waste and toxins from the body whilst promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.

Lymphatic drainage should be offered by a qualified practitioners only.

For pregnancy and postnatal care

For pregnant and lactating women, gives comfort especially in legs and feet when fluid retention strikes. MLD also helps breast feeding relieving the problems of blocked ducts and sore tight breasts.

After cancer treatment

Lymphatic treatment is often required after cancer treatment and when the lymph nodes have been removed. Having lymph nodes removed can cause some long term side effects. Lymph nodes drain fluid from your arms and legs. If the surgeon removes the lymph nodes, fluid can build up and cause swelling in your arms or legs. This is called lymphoedema.

For healing

Reducing pain and discomfort post surgery or injury. Decongesting the swollen and sore tissues through therapy, pain and discomfort would be reduced.

Lymphatic drainage can help you with

Having a child

Cancer Care

Our lymphatic drainage therapist

Vicki Hudson

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Hopi Ear Candles

What Hopi Ear Candle treatment is and how it works

Definition:

While there is no clear evidence how exactly Hopi Ear candles may improve ear conditions some clients find having ear candle treatment beneficial.

There are some conditions where treatment would not be appropriate:

Infection of the ear
Inflammation of the ear
Surgery on the ear within last 3 months
Perforation of the ear drum
Lack of ear drum
Grommets, drains or ventilation tubes in ear
Auricular cysts
Known candle wax allergy

Description:

Conditions which may benefit from a Hopi Ear Candling treatment:
- Tinnitus
- Sinusitis
- Glue Ear
- Hayfever & Rhinitus
- Excessive ear wax
- General hearing loss
- Colds
- Tension headaches
- Travel sickness
- Meniere’s disease
How many treatments will you need?
For a problem with sudden onset such as a cold or blocked nose it is safe to have up to two treatments for the first two days and then 3 or 4 over the next 10 days

Our Hopi Ear Candle practitioners

Vicki Hudson

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Massage – Deep Tissue

Massage – Deep Tissue

What Deep Tissue massage is and how it works

Definition:

Deep tissue is a type of massage therapy that is used to treat chronic tension and injuries from overuse, such as tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome. Whilst some of the strokes are the same as in classic (Swedish) massage, the pace tends to be slower and pressure is applied more strongly, concentrated on problem areas. Practitioners may use their forearms, elbows, fingertips and knuckles as well as their hands in order to break-up adhesions. These bands of rigid tissue can cause pain and inflammation, and restrict movement and circulation in muscle tissue. You might have a stiff neck and upper back, lower back pain, tight legs or sore shoulders. Deep tissue massage works to realign the different layers of tissue, treating the tendons, ligaments and fascia (the protective layer of tissues which surrounds the bones, joints and muscles) as well as the muscles to release tension and provide pain relief.

Description:

Deep tissue massage offers both physical and psychological benefits. Unlike other massage techniques that focus on relaxation, deep tissue massage helps to treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. But it can still help to you unwind mentally, too.

A 2014 study involving 59 participants found that deep tissue massage helped to reduce pain in people with chronic low back. The authors likened its effects to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen (Advil).

People have also reported that deep tissue massage helps with:

sports injuries
fibromyalgia
plantar fasciitis
high blood pressure
sciatica
tennis elbow

Regular therapeutic massage sessions provide significant benefits beyond the immediate relaxation we enjoy. People who experience high levels of stress tend to get sick more than others. Combine stress with lack of sleep and poor nutrition, and our immune system’s ability to naturally protect itself against bacteria and infection is greatly reduced. So the question is: What are the benefits of massage on immune system?

Clinical studies have indicated that regular massage not only helps alleviate stress, but can naturally increase the immune system’s cytotoxic capacity (the activity level of the body’s natural “killer cells”) and decrease the number of T-cells, which improves the body’s immune functioning overall. In one study by Gail Ironson, M.D., HIV positive men were given 45 minute massages five days a week, for a month. They showed an increase in serotonin and an increase in cells that are viewed as the first line of defense in the immune system.

Benefits of Strengthening the Immune System

Increases the body’s natural killer cells
Aids in the fight against bacteria and infection
Naturally enhances the body’s ability to get nourishment to important areas

Swedish massage can help you with

Pain Management

Emotional Wellbeing

Stress

Insomnia

Our Massage Therapists

Vicki Hudson

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Perfect Body – Legs & Tummy

Perfect Legs & Tummy is and how it works

Definition:

A slimming body oil with a high percentage of active principles which shapes the figure and burns fat effectively.

Description:

The benefits are slimming, purifying, nourishing and regenerating; the oils help provide elasticity and flexibility to reduce loose skin.

The body oil is made up from almond oil, wheat germ, green tea extract, grapefruit, lemon, coriander, geranium , fennel, cinnamon, black pepper, juniper, camphor, cypress and rosemary essential oils.

Perfect Leg & Tummy treatment can help you with

Pain Management

Women’s Health

Our Perfect Leg & Tummy practitioners

Vicki Hudson

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Rose Therapy

Rose Therapy is and how it works

Definition:

Regular soft tissue massage can calm the nervous system, assist circulation and regulate the flow of fluid throughout the entire body. This nourishes and cleanses cells, assisting the regeneration of tissue, aids flushing the body of harmful wastes and toxins, increasing resistance to sickness and disease.

After a vigorous personal training session we all know there is nothing better than a good massage for easing out those aches and pains. Whilst it is often seen as a ‘luxury’, massage plays an important part of any health and fitness plan, enhancing your recuperation, regeneration and recovery. Sports massage is especially helpful where realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue becomes necessary.

Description:

A blend of the best organic Almond and Wheatgerm oil with Orange, Myrrh, Damask Rose, Lavender, Frankincense and Rosehip essential oil.

It will boost your femininity, while balancing your hormones, removing toxins and improving your skin. Using Rose absolute essential oil this massage will provide harmony in mind, body and spirit.

Rose Therapy can help you with

Pain Management

Stress

Women’s Health

Our Rose Therapy practitioners

Vicki Hudson

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Clinical Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

What Clinical Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy is and how it works

Definition:

Regular soft tissue massage can calm the nervous system, assist circulation and regulate the flow of fluid throughout the entire body. This nourishes and cleanses cells, assisting the regeneration of tissue, aids flushing the body of harmful wastes and toxins, increasing resistance to sickness and disease.

After a vigorous personal training session we all know there is nothing better than a good massage for easing out those aches and pains. Whilst it is often seen as a ‘luxury’, massage plays an important part of any health and fitness plan, enhancing your recuperation, regeneration and recovery. Sports massage is especially helpful where realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue becomes necessary.

Description:

Massage therapy is used to prevent and treat physical dysfunction and pain through applying various manual techniques to the soft tissues of the body (muscles, connective tissue) and joints.

Massage therapy is supported by research to have a number of highly beneficial interrelated physical and psychological benefits, many of which are frequently indicated as rehabilitation goals.

These benefits include:

Reduced swelling
Increased circulation
Less muscle stiffness
Reduced scar tissue tightness
Reduced spasms
Increased muscle length
Less pain
Decreased anxiety and stress
Longer sleep
Increased relaxation

Clinical Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy can help you with

Pain Management

Sports performance

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Reproreflexology

Reproreflexology

What Reproreflexology is and how it works

Definition:

Reproreflexology works in a subtle way on a physical and emotional level and is especially beneficial for those experiencing fertility issues. Reproreflexology can be particularly beneficial in the time leading up to egg collection and embryo transfer. Treatment sessions will encourage relaxation and alleviate anxiety, helping to reduce stress hormones, which may improve your chances of success. Around four to six sessions is recommended.

Description:

Our fertility treatment package:

Goes beyond relaxation…
Utilises the scientifically proven mind-body link
Uses your mind to change your body
Let’s go of stress, limiting thoughts and beliefs
Compliments fertility treatment such as IVF
Increases confidence
Balances hormones
Regulates menstrual patterns
Promotes ovulation
Reduces the symptoms of PCOS & Endometriosis
Promotes physical & emotional wellbeing
Maximises the chance of conceiving naturally
Increases the success of medical assistance

Reproreflexology can help you with

Wanting a child

Anxieties

Our Reproreflexologists

Vicki Hudson

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EFT Emotional Freedom Technique

What EFT is and how it works

Definition:

Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT is a relatively new discovery based on ancient healing principals over 5,000 years ago, from the ancient Chinese Shoalin and Taoist monasteries.

The Eastern healing arts of acupuncture, acupressure, shiatsu massage and reflexology, amongst others, were derived from the energy maps established by these early healers.

The EFT process also draws important influence, especially for deep emotional and psychological issues, from the many people who have contributed over the ages to the understanding of human psychology.

TFT was founded by the psychologist Dr Roger Callahan in 1979. Dr Callahan was a trained traditional psychologist who used many traditional techniques to work with his clients. One of Callahan’s stdents simplified the TFT process; Gary Craig developed Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). In 1995 he released his own tapping techniques which involved tapping all the meridians in sequence… without concern for the order. He added the reminder phrase, spoken at each tapping point

Recent studies and MRI images have shown actual changes in the brain proving how effective EFT is in making permanent changes in the way we think and feel. EFT is very effective in providing fast pain relief and being rid of tinnitus too.

Description:

Barbara is a qualified EFT practitioner, having trained with Karl Dawson, the creator of Matrix Reimprinting. Karl is one of only 29 EFT Masters worldwide.

EFT can help you with

Pain Management

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Feeling stuck & unfulfilled

Fears & Phobias

Addictions

Anxieties

Anger

PTSD

Our EFT practitioners

Barbara Hay

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Cognitive Hypnotherapy

What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works

Definition:

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a effective model for helping people make the changes they want, to change their perspective or get rid of life limiting beliefs and move from the negative to the positive. These changes can happen over a short period of time and the affects can be amazing whether it’s losing a fear or phobia that restricts your life or finding the confidence in you that helps you move forward in a relationship or your working life.

It is important to know that the hypnotherapy part of this powerful therapy approach is just one tool in the tool box. Cognitive Hypnotherapy uses the best techniques from other proven therapeutic models to facilitate fundamental change also.

Description:

Traditional hypnotherapy can tend to be a one-size-fits-all approach that is heavily dependent on scripts, but we are all unique and experience the world and our situations in unique ways – and our problems are often the result of miscalculations our brains make about the meaning of things when we’re younger, which will also vary from person to person, so the solution needs to be tailored to that uniqueness. This is fundamental to Cognitive Hypnotherapy. It means that Quest Institute trained therapists are adept at listening to clients and using the most appropriate techniques from a range of disciplines put together in a way that suits how the client thinks.

Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapists have a wide range of approaches to utilise with the client, whether from hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, AMDR positive psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy or gestalt to create a bespoke treatment plan for the client.

Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a effective model for helping people make the changes they want, to change their perspective or get rid of life limiting beliefs and move from the negative to the positive. These changes can happen over a short period of time and the affects can be amazing whether it’s losing a fear or phobia that restricts your life or finding the confidence in you that helps you move forward in a relationship or your working life.

These changes are made at the best possible speed for you to experience lasting transformation.

Cognitive hypnotherapy can help you with e.g.

Our cognitive hypnotherapists

Barbara Hay

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Category: Therapies

Ear Wax Irrigation (removal)

What ear irrigation treatment is and how it works​

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Lymphatic Drainage

What Lymphatic Drainage is and how it works​

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Lymphatic drainage can help you with

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Hopi Ear Candles

What Hopi Ear Candle treatment is and how it works​

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How many treatments will you need?

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Massage – Deep Tissue

What Deep Tissue massage is and how it works​

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Swedish massage can help you with

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Perfect Body – Legs & Tummy

Perfect Legs & Tummy is and how it works

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Perfect Leg & Tummy treatment can help you with

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Rose Therapy

Rose Therapy is and how it works

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Rose Therapy can help you with

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Clinical Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy

What Clinical Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy is and how it works

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Clinical Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy can help you with

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Reproreflexology

What Reproreflexology is and how it works​

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Reproreflexology can help you with

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EFT Emotional Freedom Technique

What EFT is and how it works​

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EFT can help you with

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Cognitive Hypnotherapy

What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works​

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Cognitive hypnotherapy can help you with e.g.

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What ear irrigation treatment is and how it works

What Lymphatic Drainage is and how it works

What Hopi Ear Candle treatment is and how it works

What Deep Tissue massage is and how it works

What Reproreflexology is and how it works

What EFT is and how it works

Ready to give it a try?

What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works