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A traditional Chinese medicine practice that can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, primarily focusing on pain relief and managing various symptoms. It's often used as a complementary therapy alongside conventional medicine. Commonly treated conditions include chronic pain, back and neck pain, osteoarthritis pain in the knees, headaches, and menstrual pain. 

A holistic healing treatment that utilizes essential oils extracted from plants to improve a person's well-being. These oils, with their unique aromas and chemical compositions, can be used to address both physical and psychological ailments. Aromatherapy can be administered through various methods, including inhalation, topical application, and massage, with the aim of eliciting desired responses from the body and mind.

A fitness class that combines ballet, yoga, and Pilates movements, using a ballet barre for support and resistance. It focuses on small, pulsing movements, isometric holds, and high repetitions to build strength, tone muscles, and improve flexibility, particularly in the legs, core, and arms. Barre is low-impact and can be modified for various fitness levels. 

a gentle, hands-on technique that uses specific rolling movements on muscles, tendons, and fascia to stimulate the body's natural healing response. It aims to relieve pain, improve mobility, and promote relaxation by influencing the nervous system and encouraging the body to rebalance itself. The technique is considered safe for people of all ages and can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including musculoskeletal issues, sports injuries, and chronic pain. 

 Techniques that involve conscious control of breathing to influence physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It's a practice with ancient roots in various traditions like yoga and has gained popularity in modern wellness practices. Breathwork can be used to manage stress, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and even potentially address emotional or psychological blocks.

A process of facilitated exploration, understanding, and resolution of personal issues through talk-based therapy. It involves a confidential, collaborative relationship between a client and a trained professional, aiming to enhance well-being and facilitate positive change.

Cryotherapy is a cutting-edge cold therapy treatment designed to enhance your wellness journey. Benefits include reducing inflammation, accelerated recovery, and boost energy levels.

EFT is a self-help method that combines elements of acupuncture and cognitive therapy to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional issues. It involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on a negative emotion or issue. This tapping is believed to help regulate the nervous system and reduce psychological distress.

Float therapy involves relaxing in a specialized tank filled with warm, highly salted water, creating a weightless environment. The goal is to minimize external stimuli like light, sound, and gravity, promoting deep relaxation and potentially reducing stress and pain. 

Nutritionist and Naturopathy can treat digestive health issues like IBS, reflux and bloating with focused support for gut health and food-related well-being. 

A form of meditation where a person is led through the practice by another person, either in person or through audio or video recordings. This guidance helps individuals, especially beginners, learn techniques and focus their minds, often using imagery, sounds, or verbal instructions. 

Offers a range of benefits by focusing on the body's musculoskeletal system to improve overall health and well-being. Key benefits include pain relief, improved mobility, enhanced posture, and stress reduction. It also supports recovery from physical strain, promotes physical functionality, and can improve energy levels and mood. 

Offers numerous physical and mental benefits. It improves posture, core strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness. Pilates also reduces stress, pain (especially lower back pain), and the risk of injury, while boosting energy and athletic performance. Furthermore, it enhances mental well-being, including focus and mood. 

The emphasis is to eat foods derived from plants, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains. The diet doesn't need to exclude all animal products but to choose  small portions like eggs, dairy, fish and meats, or you can choose to eat a completely plant-based diet. 

A Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It's based on the idea of a "life force energy" flowing through all living things, and that by channeling this energy, practitioners can help restore balance and promote healing. Reiki is a complementary therapy, meaning it's used alongside other medical and therapeutic techniques, rather than as a replacement for them. 

By combining talk therapy with techniques such as breathwork, movement, touch, and mindfulness, Somatic Therapy helps release unresolved trauma and restore balance.

A therapeutic practice that uses sound vibrations to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It's based on the principle that everything in the universe, including the human body, vibrates at specific frequencies. When these vibrations are disrupted, it can lead to imbalances and health issues. Sound healing aims to restore harmony by using various sound frequencies to realign the body's natural vibrations.

Stretch therapy offers numerous physical and mental benefits, primarily focused on improving flexibility, reducing muscle tension, and enhancing overall well-being. Key advantages include increased range of motion, pain relief, improved posture, and stress reduction.

Nutrient-rich foods packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that can promote overall health and potentially reduce the risk of certain diseases. While the term "superfood" isn't a scientifically defined category, it generally refers to foods that are minimally processed and offer a high concentration of nutrients. 

A gentle form of exercise made up of smooth, graceful movements and breathing techniques that focus your mind. The movements are gentle exercises for the muscles and joints in your body and can improve your flexibility.  It may also help you to relax and improve your sense of wellbeing.

Studies suggest that tai chi can improve balance and prevent falls in older people, and is helpful in a range of chronic health conditions.

A slow-paced, meditative style of yoga focused on holding seated and reclined poses for extended periods, typically 3-5 minutes, to target deep connective tissues like fascia, ligaments, and joints. It aims to improve flexibility, release tension, and promote mindfulness by accessing deeper layers of tissue and quieting the mind. 

A guided meditation technique that induces a state of deep relaxation while maintaining conscious awareness. It's a form of meditation where the practitioner lies down and follows a guided sequence of instructions designed to bring them to a state between waking and sleeping, and is often associated with profound physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits.

A fitness program that combines dance and aerobic elements, primarily set to Latin and other international music. It can improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and muscle strength. It can also be a great stress reliever and mood booster.