With a combination of Aromatherapy Oils and using soft and deep pressure massage supports the energy flow and balance between the body, mind and spirit. The balance of energy flow leads to a calm and centered state and an overall feeling of well-being making it effective for most ailments and suitable for all ages. It benefits lymphatic drainage, the immune system, endocrine, nervous and digestive system.

Foot Massage and Indian head massage are very therapeutic on their own or included in full body massage.

Hot Stone Massage is a wonderful treatment, it stimulates the blood flow, increases circulation, decreases inflammation, warms the body; improves the functions of the internal organs, diminishes the discomforts of menstruation.

Sport Massage is very effective in treating muscle cramps, increase muscle tone, increase mobility, help stiff joints, posture and overall well-being.

Maternity Massage

Maternity Massage relieves tiredness, heartburn, sciatica, oedema. It balances blood flow to all areas including placenta.

Postpartum Massage restores hormonal balance and relieves depression, usually combined with Baby Massage

Baby Massage relieves colic, stimulates immune system and respiration.

Mums are also shown how to do it themselves.

HOMEOPATHY INFORMATION

“Homeopathy cures a greater percentage of cases than any other method of treatment. Homeopathy is the latest and refined method of treating patients economically and non-violently”. Mahatma Gandhi

It is a safe and effective, inexpensive system of medicine which stimulates the human body to heal itself. Although I specialise in acupuncture I find homeopathy is very effective with it and helps to speed up the progress Areas like sleep patterns, dreams, moods, your worries, fears and grief and your responses to the weather, your pet hates, your food likes and dislikes, your energy levels, your work and social life, exercise, diet etc. are all taken into account. Homeopathic remedies: are made from plants, minerals and other natural sources. 
They are specially prepared in homeopathic pharmacies using a dilution method that ensures they cannot produce side effects. Because they are so dilute they can safely be given to pregnant moms, babies and senior citizens and often with amazing results.

Health problems it can help: it is ideal for longstanding complaints such as migraine, asthma, painful or heavy periods, infertility, menopause, colicky babies, eczema, IBS, ME, hay fever, panic attacks etc. As a means of support through exams, trauma, bereavement, work-related stress and relationship problems and because it is drug free it is  wonderful and safe for sport injuries and used by many professional sports people.

FERTILITY PROGRAMME

I specialise in infertility, maternity and childbirth treatment and all women's issues.

By using a specific 4-6 months Fertility Programme which is a combination of homeopathy and acupuncture (see page on Acupuncture). This programme I have been using for many years with great success. It consists of specially chosen remedies taken over the course of the monthly cycle with some remedies specifically tailored to suit the individual couple, both male and female.  I address many factors at the root of infertility like improving cervical mucus, treating toxicity, decreased ovulation, irregular cycles, poor endometrial lining as well as stress, emotional/physiological issues, medical issues and nutrition and lifestyle as well as the emotional stress around this issue which is very important to support through the procedure. Having acupuncture every week and taking the homeopathy is the ideal approach.  I monitor the process and re-view it on a monthly basis. I have been using this combination for a number of years and it has brought great results and happiness to many couples.

This programme is also a wonderful preparation for IVF and any other assisted conception procedures. In IVF it is advisable to have treatment right through the process and for 4 days after the transfer just to help things to latch on and increase ones chances of pregnancy. I would like to stress that all male issues will benefit, by checking on the history of injuries, illnesses, lifestyle, diet and family history etc., and considering it in the programme tremendous progress can be made.

MATERNITY

Typically most miscarriages occur with the first 3-months so if there is a history of it then having acupuncture/homeopathy is very gentle, safe and effective. This combination is also wonderful for all pregnancy related ailments, for morning sickness, nausea, vomiting, sciatica, oedema, placenta pravea, breech position, headaches and any ordinary discomforts such as influenza, sinus, asthma or injuries or any discomfort at this time, emotional as well as physical.

CHILD BIRTH

From week 36 one can be preparing the body for that great moment. Again combining acupuncture and homeopathy to easy and discomforts associated with the later part of pregnancy and to soften the cervix without inducing labour and to help induce labour when the time is right. There are also some homeopathy remedies that one can take away with them for during the labour, to help ease the pain, to relax the cervix and move the labour forward and to deal with any emotions for both partners at this time. It is also wonderful for the effects on both mom and baby of any childbirth trauma or caesarian.

I usually combine homeopathy with cranio-sacral therapy (instead of acupuncture)  for babies, see page on cranio-sacral therapy.

I also treat grief, shock and trauma as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth and cot-death as well as all other bereavement issues in general.

Homeopathy  is VHI and Quinn Healthcare approved. I trained with the British Institute of Homeopathy and I am fully licencsd and  insured and  also a member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths.

Because each of us respond differently to what is happening in life around us, we can produce different ailments and dysfunctions which can be as a result of bad habits over a long period of time or from sudden trauma and shock.

With compassion and understanding I can help you see the connection between your ailments and emotions and guide you through some easy life coaching steps to help you take responsibility for yourself and bring lasting relief.

Regardless of whether it is infertility, injuries or illness, bereavement, shock, trauma my approach is always the same, what has created dis-ease or disharmony in the body in the first place must be addressed thus treating the symptom and dealing with the cause is the protocol I work by.

From my own experience of illness and trauma, it is when we go back to the source of the problem, challenge ourselves to look inside for the answers and combining our own efforts in changing our lives with the treatments and the medicines prescribed can we bring about lasting relief and Live Long Life.

This is a very light hands-on-therapy, which promotes the patients own self-healing mechanism and natural self corrective physiological activities.

CranioSacral rhythm is separate to the cardiovasular and respiratory system and an imbalance can affect the brain and spinal-cord which in turn can affect any part of the body.

What does the body want?

The body stores a lot of memories and tension in the tissue. It remembers what its like to be comfortable and by giving it the support and assistance, control and space to do what it needs to do, it can very often right itself.

Imagine pulling the corner of a sheet, the opposite corner of the bed is deprived of cover and so it is with energy, for example one may experience low backache but it may be coming from the neck or elsewhere and Cranio Sacral Therapy can often pick up on this and help with the correction.

It is an amazing therapy, very subtle, gentle, relaxing, yet very powerful.

FOR BABIES

It is ideal for babies; by treating early can often prevent many dysfunctions later in life. And because Cranio-Sacral Therapy helps clear the way for our self-healing mechanisms to be more effective, its scope is very wide indeed. Some more common difficulties that Cranio-Sacral Therapy may help are chronic pain, migraines and headaches, low energy, jaw problems, learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, cerebral palsy and other types of brain damage, seizures, asthma, recurrent infections, ear infections, menstrual and menopausal problems, and clumsiness and many others.

In newborns, infants and children, colic, hyperactivity, feeding and sleeping problems, and faulty development are often helped by CranioSacral Therapy. Routine treatment of newborns often reveals and permits the easy release of strains and restrictions that may, if left untreated, lead to chronic dysfunction later in life. This applies not only where birth has been difficult but also with "normal" delivery.

I usually treats mother and baby, as childbirth is a shared experience between both and so will have an impact on both.

Cranio Sacral Therapy is a self-corrective process, it is also a very effective treatment for sport injury, surgery recovery, emotional issues and all other ailments, as it is so gentle the client feels in control and relaxed, therefore will be more receptive and responsive to the treatment. It helps "stiff joints", reduced mobility, muscle spasm, muscle cramp, fractures, wounds, scars and trauma associated with any injuries. Because of its non-invasive nature, it is ideal at the early stages of recovery from serious illness or injury long before other treatments are advisable. She is highly skilled in Cranio Sacral Therapy and in Pediatric Cranio Sacral Therapy.

BEREAVEMENT

Even with the best of medicine, care and therapy plans may not always work out and the inevitable happens leaving parents faced with the sudden challenge of miscarriage, stillbirth or cot death. Cranio-Sacral Therapy is very effective in treating the emotional as well as the physical impact and help mother and father cope through such difficult times, I feel it is something that needs to be mentioned and addressed as one often feels very alone and isolated at this time. I focus on it especially as it is  something that is very close to my own heart having gone through the experience of cot-death.

Cranio Sacral Therapy is so gentle and comforting it is very effective at any time of bereavement whatever the cause or age, its a time when someone is just not in any form for conversation as by just letting the treatment take over it can lift the spirit and reduce the left of impact of shock and trauma thus making it an ideal form of therapy for bereavement or loss of any nature.

ACUPUNCTURE

The concept of Acupuncture is to balance energy. By puncturing certain points along the meridians or pathways of energy, balance can be restored. The needles are totally different to injection needles, the sensation is more like the pick of a thorn. It is very safe and works well with other medicines. It is extraordinary in that things will often respond to Acupuncture when all else fails.

FERTILITY TREATMENT

Acupuncture is very effective as a sole fertility treatment or alongside IVF. I suggest 4-6 months treatment on a weekly basis to gain the best possible chance before starting IVF. Through it we can deal with infertility blockages, toxicity, decreased ovulation, irregular cycles, poor endometrial lining as well as stress, emotional/physiological issues, medical issues and nutrition and lifestyle. Although acupuncture is my specialty I find it combines very effectively  with homeopathy medicine for even greater results. Ideally having acupuncture on a regular basis even once a week ongoing and the homeopathy is very effective. I monitor the progress and may change some homeopathic remedies from time to time. This combination is very effective as a stand-alone treatment or in preparation and right through IVF and up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.

See Homeopathy page for more specific details on the combination of Acupuncture and Homeopathy Fertility Programme that I use.

ACUPUNCTURE AND PREGNANCY

Because Acupuncture is such a safe medicine it is ideal for all pregnancy related issues such as miscarriage prevention, morning sickness, oedema, backache, sciatica, pelvic strain, placenta pravea, breech position, insomnia, tiredness etc. as well as other discomforts such as sinusitis, influenza, asthma, physical injuries and stress of working etc.

A randomized trial was carried out in a maternity teaching hospital in Adelaide, Australia in 2000 involving 593 women less than 14 weeks pregnant with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dry retching. They were randomized into 3 groups: traditional acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or no acupuncture. Treatment was administered weekly for 4 weeks. The results showed that women receiving traditional acupuncture reported less nausea throughout the trial and improved as the weeks went on.

The conclusion they came to is that acupuncture is an effective treatment for women who experience morning sickness. It is also effective on all other pregnancy related illnesses as mentioned above. It is also supportive in the latter stages of pregnancy as it helps to promote easy labour and is helpful in feeding problems and other issues after the birth.

CHRONIC AND ACUTE CONDITIONS

Research has shown that chronic and acute conditions respond very well to Acupuncture. The following list is an indication of areas where Acupuncture can be used. It is also used for the after-effects of shingles and M.E. and for cosmetic purposes:

Female Conditions

Male Conditions

Substance Addictions

Acupuncture and Sport Injury

Acupuncture is a very effective, safe treatment for sport injury.  By using specific points with cupping, electro magnet lamp or moxibustion, acupuncture can speed up recovery in a safe and easy way.  It also works well with other treatments and I usually combine it with homeopathy. With recurring sport injuries one has to look at the deeper cause and the acupuncture approach is such an excellent treatment, for example, I had a guy come in with recurring quad injury and on checking the specific areas of discomfort I discovered that it was along the stomach meridian which runs down the front of stomach on both sides and right down the thigh and the legs as far as the toes, so on inquiring I found that he also suffered stomach problems and without addressing that he would be forever having recurring injuries while the underlying deficiency and weakness was there yet by treating both problems simultaneously he recovered very quickly and continues with his sport without any recurrence, which explains the amazing benefits of the acupuncture approach of treating the 'cause' as well as the symptom.