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Based on the Chinese belief that there is a continuous flow of vital energy, acupuncture seeks to channel this journey by inserting fine needles.
The Alexander Technique trains people how to correctly use their posture while also presenting increased overall awareness of their bodies.
In China, herbal medicine is routinely used in state hospitals alongside modern medicine as a complete medical system to treat disease.
Phytotherapy (otherwise known as herbal medicine) is the use of plant remedies in the treatment of disease.
Based on the principles of Hippocrates, homeopathy introduces a mild illness to the body in order to stimulate the natural trigger to cure itself.
Hypnotherapy uses altered states of consciousness via a trance-like state to send the patient on a voyage of self-discovery.
A study of the iris of the eye, iridology is a diagnostic technique which identifies illnesses in the body via the thousands of exposed nerve endings.
Kinesiology is a preventative therapy which uses muscle testing to reveal problem areas within the body before they progress.
Developed in India and with texts dating over 3,500 years old, it is one of the oldest medical sciences known to man.
Shiatsu / massage therapy originated in Japan and concentrates on meridians or energy lines, applying pressure to release blockages.
Focussing on the musculo-skeletal system, in particular the spine’s alignment, osteopaths treat the whole body via joint manipulation and massage.
Reflexology stimulates the nerve endings in the feet to promote a wider healing response. It is also a preventative technique and form of relaxation.
'Reiki' means 'universal life energy' - a sort of pulse detected by the therapist’s hands to find out which areas are emitting the weakest energy.