The
Complementary
Therapy Guide has been designed as a directory and guide
for various areas of Complementary, Alternative and HolisticTherapies.
We
have provided an easy-to-use directory of local therapists
in the UK. The therapy providers are listed in towns,
making it easy to find a suitable therapist in the location
that suits you.
We
have a seperate guide for Animal therapies and therapists.
Pages of products.
A
directory of therapy courses, training and workshop providers.
A good selection of books to browse.
A free resource directory for therapist support groups.
You can use the navigation tables to browse our guide
and if you are a therapist or product/service provider
who would like to promote your business then use the Submit
a Listing link.
Use
our Directory of Complementary
Therapists to find practitioners and information on the
following :-
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Therapies **
Acupuncture,
Acupuncturists,
Acupressure,
Alexander Technique Practitioners,
Aromatherapy,
Aromatherapists,
Ayurveda
Bach Flower Remedies
Bates Method
BodyTalk
Body Talk System
Bowen Therapists
Buteyko
Cognitive and Behaviour Therapies
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Feldenkrais Method
Feng Shui
Herbal medicine
Homeopaths,
Hypnotherapy,
Hypnotherapists,
Indian Head Massage Therapists,
Kinesiologists,
Naturopaths,
NLP
Qigong
Reflexology,
Reflexologists,
Reiki Healers,
SHEN Therapy
Trager Work
Art Therapists,
Chelation Therapists, Chiropractors ,
Colonic hydrotherapists, Colour therapists, Craniosacral
Therapists,
Light therapists , Magnotherapists , Music therapists
, Osteopaths,
CAM Practitioners
T.C.M. Practitioners
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners,
Bioresonance Therapist.
Animal therapists,
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Articles
Guide
Our
articles guide contains many interesting and informative
articles with a complementay therapy theme.
It is updated frequently and we welcome new articles and
always give full acknowledgement to contributors
In
our Articles Guide we currently have articles on the following
subjects
Gout
Relief: Natural Remedies.
Bio-Energy
Healing :
Facial
Reflexology.
Acupuncture
- The
Five Element Theory
How
effective is Hypnotherapy with anxiety, panic attacks
and fears?
The
magic of magnotherapy.
How
effective is Hypnotherapy with anxiety, panic attacks
and fears?
Backpacks
and School Furniture - Threats to Our Children’s
Wellbeing
THE
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - TAKING THE PRESSURE OFF YOUR BODY
Acupressure
Fast Facts - Get Pain Relief at Home
Why
Hypnotists Should Know the History of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Metamorphic
Technique: What is it?
Hypnotherapy
- New Treatment for Alzheimer’s patients
Smoking:
And how to use hypnotherapy to stop it.
Relaxing
With Zen Shiatsu
Reiki
in Japan and "Jikiden Reiki"-
A Scientific Assessment of NLP
Emotional Freedom Techniques & Answers From Acupunture
Acupressure Fast Facts - Get Pain
Relief at Home
Flower
& Vibrational Remedies. What can they do for you?
How Hypnotherapy Helps Phobias
Bioflow Ecoflow Magnetic therapy
Aloe Vera Myth or Medicine?
What Is Homeopathy?
The wonder of color
Hydrotherapy –
Therapy in Water
Herbal Remedies
Top
Tips for Hayfever Sufferers (Natural
Remedies for Hayfever)
The 15 Most Powerful Healing Herbs in Your Kitchen
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A Directory providing information about Alternative
Therapies & Therapists.
Looking for a complementary therapist near you, or to
find out more about complementary therapies or alternative
therapy and medicine, what therapists can offer, our
guide has all that and more. There are Course and Training
guides and for therapists wishing to promote their business,
product or service, we have a wide range of business
advertising options.
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Complementary
or Alternative Therapy / Medicine (often referred to as CAM).
Although
Complementary or Alternative Therapies and Medicines are relatively
new to Western Culture they have been accepted, developed and
in use for thousands of years in many other cultures.
The terms Complementary and Alternative are often used interchangeably
and despite the terms Therapy and Medicine being different concepts
(described below) many of these treatments are becoming more
popularly referred to as CAM therapies and are thought of as
healing practices "that do not fall within the realm of
conventional medicine".
Defining CAM is made difficult, because the field has become
very broad and is constantly changing but in Western Culture
the terms Alternative and Complementary can be very loosely
described as :-
“Alternative medicine” will often
refer to the use of CAM as an alternative to conventional medicine
(eg Acupuncture)
“Complementary medicine” is seen
as a medicine that complements conventional medicine (eg Aromatherapy)
CAM has existed for many centuries in Chinese,
Indian and some Middle Eastern and Greek civilisations.
Complementary Therapy (Alternative Therapy)
In Western medicine it usually refers to a form of therapy that
does not fall within the realm of "convential therapy"
as practiced by most doctors and Hospitals it is therefore,
as the name suggests, a form of therapy or medicine that "complements"
conventional treatments, it is variously known as Complementary
Therapy, Aternative Therapyl, or Holistic
Therapy. (Examples of further terminology are described
below)
Practitioners are consequently referred to as complementary
therapists, alternative therapists, healers, complementary medicine
providers, holistic therapists etc.
There
is evidence that many of these alternative therapies have been
in use for centuries, recent years have seen (particularly in
the Western World) a rise in the popularity of these Complementary
Therapies. Millions of people now subscribe to Complementary
Health and use alternative & complementary therapies worldwide,
and demand for these therapies is still growing.
About half of GPs, in the UK, now provide some kind of access
to this form of therapy. Although Britain came late to complementary
therapies. It is estimated by practitioners that demand for
these therapies has increased by up to 30% in the last ten years.
It is currently estimated that 3 in 10 local health authorities
in Britain now offer some form of alternative therapy to patients
and that as many as one third of people in the United Kingdom
have tried at least one form of alternative therapy, usually
for the treatment of various problems such as backache, arthritis,
or headaches migraine.
Attitudes to complementary or alternative medicines have changed
considerably. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine have
been in existence for thousands of years and are still very
popular, new additions such as aromatherapy, crystal therapy
and magnetic therapy are becoming increasingly popular.
Many of these alternative medicines have been known by the western
or allopathic medicine practitioners as non scientific (despite
their long history and continued use)., however these attitudes
are changing and it is becoming more accepted that although
they may be based on different systems and their concepts about
the cause of disease and its treament, they can provide, as
the name suggest, an Alternative or Complementary medicine and
therapy.
Some
broader definitions of CAM therapies:-
Complementary
Therapy
Complementary Therapist
Complementary Medicine
Alternative
Therapy
Alternative Therapist
Alternative
Medicine
Holistic
Therapy
Holistic Therapist
Holistic
Medicine
Integrative
medicine
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CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Featured
Therapy of the week - Hopi Ear Candling
Hopi Ear Candles are named after the
Native American tribe who first introduced this gentle therapy
to the West.
Ear candles are used widely throughout North America and Asia
and although the current treatment has come to us from the Hopi
tribe, the use of ear candles to treat ear problems has been
known for centuries, having been used by the Egyptians, Romans
and Greeks
Ear candles can help with the treatment of:-
• sinusitis,
• rhinitis,
• earwax,
• earache
• irritation of the ears including tinnitus.
• headaches and migraines.
Hopi
Ear Candles have been used by Native Americans (especially Hopi
Indians) to achieve a wide range of effects, some of which are
therapeutic in a conventional Western (as opposed to a purely
spiritual) way.
Treatment usually takes place on a therapeutic couch with the
client lying on his/her side
The client may also be covered with a blanket, if required,
for warmth and comfort.
Each ear will be treated in turn, the Hopi ear candle normally
burns for 10-12 minutes.
After each ear has been treated the therapist will carry out
an ear, scalp and facial massage which further aids blood/lymph
circulation and assists in draining the sinus tubes.
Heat from the candle helps to stimulate the peripheral blood
circulation which in turn boosts the immune system and reinforces
lymphatic drainage. This is further reinforced in the massage
following the candling whilst reflex zones/vital energy points
are also stimulated.
Read much more about Hopi Ear Candles in one of these excellent
books.....
Previously Featured Therapy of the week- Bowen Therapy
Bowen
Therapy is a holistic system of healing developed in Australia
in the 1950s by Tom Bowen. Initially the technique was limited
to Australia until Bowen's death in 1982, when it was named,
and spread by Bowen's apprentices.
It
is a very gentle physical therapy and consists of a series of
extremely precise rolling moves over the muscles or tendons.
The precision of the move is why Bowen can be both gentle and
effective. It is Remedial and Holistic and a simple and focused
form of 'hands-on' bodywork that can bring remarkable results.
The technique prompts the body to reset and heal itself, promoting
relief of pain and recovery of energy. The therapist uses thumbs
and forefingers to make Bowen's unique sets of gentle, rolling-type
moves, which are then altered with leaving the client to rest
for a few minutes. These short breaks allow the body to respond
by making the subtle and fine adjustments needed for healing.
The experience of a treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing.
Because the therapy is so gentle, it is considered to be suitable
for all ages. The precise, light movements are applied either
directly on the skin or through light clothing to the muscles,
tendons or ligaments. A delicate, cross-fibre movement is used
to release tension and energetic blocks held in the muscles,
allowing the body to rebalance itself naturally and therefore
maximise the potential for healing.
A typical session takes place over 30 to 45 minutes, with breaks
during the session to allow the treatment to sink in. Sessions
are usually part of a series of three to five sessions, beginning
with general stress loading points such as the lower and upper
back, before moving on to areas of stress specific to the person
being treated. However, for the sensitive individual, a session
can last only 10-15 minutes.
The Bowen Technique is a simple and powerful technique that
helps relieve all kinds of pain, it is very gentle and can be
used on anyone, from newborn infants to the elderly it has also
been successfully used on animals as well, and practitioners
of Bowen Technique for animals can be found all over the world.
The Bowen Technique helps to rebalance the body, increasing
performance, relieving muscle and tendon strain, and increasing
quality of life for both performance animals and pets.
Bowen Therapy is non-invasive and is used to treat a wide variety
of complaints including :-
back & neck pain
tennis & golfers elbows
respiratory conditions
fibromyalgea
frozen shoulder
headache
sports injuries
lymphatic drainage
chronic fatigue
high blood pressure
stress
Read much more about Bowen Therapy in one of these excellent
books.....
Previously
Featured Therapy of the week - Kinesiology
Kinesiology
- literally the study of body movement, is a holistic approach
to balancing the movement and interaction of a person's energy
systems. Kinesiology testing does not diagnose disease it uses
gentle muscle testing to evaluate many functions of the body
in the structural, chemical, neurological, and biochemical realms.
Kinesiological muscle testing does not assess muscle strength,
but tests the integrity of the many factors which determine
its response when called upon to contract.
Our bodies have channels of energy running through them, these
are called meridians, and they can become blocked in some way.
The body's natural healing responses are stimulated by attention
to acupressure points, and by use of specific body movements
and nutritional support. These can lead to increased physical
and mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Kinesiology balances the whole person, which enhances health
and well-being. Using massage, nutrition, and contact points,
Kinesiology also helps with emotions and anxieties, and your
specific personal dietary intake including supplements for nutritional
deficiencies, structural imbalances and energy blocks.
Professional Kinesiology Practitioners will look beyond symptoms
and examine the cause of the problem. They work with the mind
and the emotions as well as the body, they use many different
techniques enabling you to release energy blocks, eliminate
toxins, reduce tension and enhance your body’s natural
healing ability.
Kinesiology doesn’t just deal with ailments; it can also
help you improve performance and achieve goals you may be having
difficulty reaching, whether at work or home, in sports, at
school or in relationships.
Kinesiology is non-invasive and pain-free. It brings awareness
and insight by finding solutions, clearing stresses and pain,
and enabling you to reach your full potential.
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guide to Complementary Therapy in the UK was set up to provide
information about Complementary Therapy the site also provides
a comprehensive list of Alternative Therapy Providers in all areas
of the UK.
Currently we list Therapists and Alternative Medicine Providers
in the following areas :- |
Alternative
Therapists Bedfordshire,
Bedford,
Luton,
Dunstable,
Leighton
Buzzard, Biggleswade,
Sandy
Alternative
Therapists Berkshire,
Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead,
Newbury, Windsor, Wokingham,
Slough
Alternative
Therapists Buckinghamshire,
Aylesbury,
Milton
Keynes,
Amersham,
Buckingham,
High
Wycombe,
Alternative
Therapists Cambridgeshire,
Cambridge,
Wisbech,
Ely,
March,
Whittlesey
, Chatteris,
Linton
Complementary
Therapists Cheshire,
Chester, Stockport,
Runcorn, Macclesfield,
Sale & Altrincham ,
Crewe, Warrington
Complementary
Therapies Cleveland,
Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees,
Middlesborough
Complementary
Therapists Cornwall,
Bodmin,
Truro,
Camborne,
Falmouth,
Penzance,
Newquay
Alternative
Therapy Cumbria,
Carlisle,
Whitehaven,
Workington,
Penrith,
Keswick
Alternative
Therapies Derbyshire,
Derby,
Buxton,
Chesterfield,
Ashbourne
Alternative
Therapies Devon,
Exeter, Plymouth,
Torquay, Barnstaple,
Exmouth, Sidmouth,
Newton Abbot
Alternative
Therapies Dorset,
Dorchester,
Poole,
Weymouth,
Sherborne,
Shaftesbury,
Bournemouth
Alternative
Therapies Co. Durham,
Durham,
Darlington
Alternative Therapies in Essex,
Colchester, Chelmsford,
Southend, Harlow,
Romford
Complementary
Therapies Gloucestershire,
Gloucester,
Cheltenham,
Bristol,
Cirencester,
Stroud,
Complementary
Therapies Hampshire,
Portsmouth,
Southampton,
Aldershot,
Winchester,
Basingstoke
Complementary
Therapies Herefordshire,
Hereford,
Ross-on-Wye,
Leominster,
Ledbury,
Bromyard
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Alternative
Therapists Hertfordshire,
Hertford, Watford,
St. Albans, Stevenage,
Hemel-Hempstead, Hatfield,
Bishops Stortford
Alternative
Therapists Huntingdonshire,
Huntingdon,
St.
Ives,
St.
Neots
Alternative
Therapists Kent,
Maidstone, Margate,
Folkestone, Chatham,
Canterbury
Alternative
Therapists Lancashire,
Lancaster,
Preston,
Bolton,
Wigan,
Oldham,
Blackpool
Complementary
Therapists Leicestershire,
Leicester, Loughborough,
Melton Mowbray, Hinckley,
Market Harborough
ComplementaryTherapists
in Lincolnshire,
Lincoln,
Grimsby,
Scunthorpe,
Boston,
Grantham,
Stamford
Complementary
Therapies (Gtr.) London,
Central
London, North
London,
South
London, East
London,
West
London
Complementary
Therapists in (Gr.) Manchester,
Manchester
Alternative
Therapys Merseyside,
Liverpool, Bootle,
Southport, Wirral
Alternative
Therapy Middlesex,
Harrow,
Enfield,
Staines,
Ealing,
Potters
Bar
Alternative
Therapies Norfolk,
Norwich, Thetford,
Kings Lynn, Gt Yarmouth,
Dereham
Alternative
Therapies Northamptonshire,
Northampton, Peterborough,
Corby, Kettering,
Wellingborough
Alternative
Therapies Northumberland,
Alnwick,
Morpeth,
Hexham,
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Alternative
Therapies in Nottinghamshire,
Nottingham, Mansfield,
Worksop, Newark
Complementary
Therapies Oxfordshire,
Oxford,
Banbury,
Witney,
Bicester,
Henley-on-Thames,
Thame
Complementary
Therapies Rutland,
Oakham,
Uppingham.
Cottesmore
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Alternative
Therapists Shropshire,
Shrewsbury,
Telford,
Oswestry,
Bridgnorth,
Market
Drayton, Ludlow
Alternative
Therapists Somerset,
Bath, Taunton,
Yeovil, Bridgwater,
Weston-s-Mare
Alternative
Therapists Staffordshire,
Stafford,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Cannock,
Lichfield
AlternativeTherapists
Suffolk,
Ipswich,
Bury St. Edmunds,
Lowestoft, Felixstowe,
Sudbury, Haverhill
Complementary Therapists Surrey,
Guildford, Croydon,
Woking, Sutton,
Kingston-on-Thames,
Wimbledon
Complementary Therapies Sussex,
Brighton, Chichester,
Worthing, Crawley,
Hastings, Eastbourne,
Bognor Regis
Complementary
Therapies Tyne & Wear,
Newcastle, Gateshead,
Sunderland, North Shields,
South Shields
Alternative
Therapy Warwickshire,
Warwick,
Nuneaton,
Rugby,
Stratford-upon-Avon
Complementary
Therapies West Midlands,
Birmingham, Coventry,
Wolverhampton,
Dudley, West Bromwich,
Solihull
Alternative
Therapies Wiltshire,
Trowbridge,
Salisbury,
Swindon,
Chippenham,
Marlborough,
Warminster
Alternative
Therapies Worcestershire,
Worcester, Kidderminster,
Malvern, Evesham
Alternative
Therapies East Yorkshire,
Hull, Beverley,
Bridlington
Alternative
Therapies North Yorkshire,
York, Northallerton,
Scarborough, Whitby,
Harrogate
Complementary
Therapies South Yorkshire,
Sheffield, Doncaster,
Barnsley, Rotherham
Complementary
Therapies West Yorkshire,
Leeds, Bradford,
Wakefield, Halifax,
Huddersfield, Pontefract |
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The
Creation of a Complementary Therapies Guide
With
the growth in demand for Complementary Therapies estimated to be in
excess of 30% in the last ten years and with 3 in 10 local health
authorities in Britain now offering some form of alternative therapy
to their patients I began to look into how therapists and potential
clients for the various therapies were being serviced by the internet
Research
revealed that Guides and Directories on the web tended to provide
information either about therapies or just list therapists, so in
an effort to combine these two areas resulted in the birth of the
Complementary Therapies Guide
Good
easy to understand information about the various therapies available,
some well known and some not so, was one of the prime aims of the
guide. People, sometimes disillusioned with what “conventional”
medicine offered them, could explore the options and alternatives
this growing field of complementary healthcare could offer them.
What
to expect and what to look for when choosing a therapist , is often
a tricky choice to make, especially as it concerns your health and
wellbeing.
Therapists
need the opportunity to advertise their businesses to a wide range
of the public. Many of these therapy providers offer their services
to local areas and others to all of the UK and even worldwide Quite
often smaller more “local” therapy providers felt their
details were being lost in a long list of, randomly presented therapists
for the whole UK. To ensure that both large and smaller therapist
businesses reached their target markets, the directory was constructed
to list businesses in towns for all counties of the UK.
When
the Directory was eventually established I believe we had achieved
our two main goals:-
• Satisfying the therapists need to advertise in areas of their
choice.
• Providing the public with useful information and a variety
of therapists to choose from
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