Body Benefit

BodyBenefit
Complementary and Holistic Therapies

Craven Clinic of Complementary
and Holistic Therapies,
Mount Pleasant, High Street,
Skipton, North Yorks.
BD23 1JZ

Liz Spencer Petty MICHT.VTCT Diploma R.G.N. Qualified in:		Contact Liz: 01756 796690 or e-mail lizspencerpetty@googlemail.com
MMM Reflexology MMM Aromatherapy MMM Sports Massage MMM Swedish Massage MMM Lymphatic Drainage MMM Indian Head Massage I have been working in Craven Clinic as a Holistic Therapist since 2002. As a Registered Nurse I have worked in the NHS and private sector. I take an active interest in sport, especially cycling.
I was masseuse/soigneur to the Great Britain Disabled Cycling Team at the World Championships in Germany 2002, and to International cycling teams racing in Mallorca. As a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) I am bound by and adhere to a professional code of ethics and regularly attend continued professional development (CPD) courses.	All Body Benefit appointments and treatments take place in Craven Clinic which is in Skipton High Street, gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, just across the road from Skipton Castle.	Craven Clinic is owned and run by its practitioners, who provide a wide range of Holistic Therapies and a high standard of health-care within a safe, friendly and caring environment. Not sure what treatment will Benefit your Body? Ring Liz at the Clinic, 01756 796690, Tuesday and Friday.

"These treatments are incredibly relaxing - a point worth bearing in mind when arranging a treatment - try to create a window in your day, so when you go home afterwards you can relax and feel the full benefits of the treatment. By encouraging the release of stagnant energy and restoring the energy flow to the body the treatments result in a feeling of calm and balance throughout the whole mind and body."

	Reflexology is a complementary treatment used to treat the body as a 'whole' - mind, body and spirit. Being far more than a foot massage, it is a series of specific pressure techniques applied to precise areas of the feet which mirror the entire body. It is neither curative nor diagnostic. Its purpose is to restore the balance of the body and its systems. As the body rids itself of toxins there may be some mild reactions resulting in an increased activity of the eliminating systems. These are temporary and are an indication that the treatment is effective.
	Aromatherapy combines essential oils and massage, and has been used to promote health and restore the balance between mind and body for around 8,000 years. It is a full holistic treatment using acupressure points, working on lymphatic drainage and neuromuscular massage.Using massage and essential oils blended to the individuals needs, the therapist is able to provide a treatment to restore mind, body and spirit.
	Sports Massage is designed to promote rapid healing and aid complete recovery of tissues, to restore normal function as quickly as possible. Massage increases the blood-flow throughout the area being massaged improving lymphatic drainage, speeding up the elimination of toxins from the muscles, relieving muscle tension and stiffness and restoring normal function more quickly. This is particularly beneficial after exercise. Massage prior to sport is brisk and vigorous in order to warm the muscles and prepare them for action. Post activity the massage is light to begin with, becoming deeper as the muscles begin to soften.A full history of any injury and or level of previous fitness will be required to enable the therapist to plan your personal treatment.
	Swedish Massage promotes a feeling of wellbeing and health; it relieves mental stress and increases energy. When you are being massaged there is a feeling of being cared for, relaxation and revitalization follows on from this.The effect of massage is on the whole body and the mind. Helping to get rid of tension from the muscles it relieves pain and stiffness. The blood flows throughout the area being massaged, improving lymphatic drainage. Massage is a treatment for anyone and everyone, you don’t have to have a specific condition or reason, and in fact your body will reap untold benefits through regular massage treatments.
	Lymphatic Drainage is an effective way to speed up the flow of lymph in the lymph vessels. It increases the drainage of tissue fluid. Helpful in the treatment of swelling of the tissues (oedema).
	Indian Head Massage is a traditional Indian massage, developed by Indian ladies over 1,000 years ago. Various oils were used according to the season to keep their hair strong and lustrous. The massage we know in the western world has been adapted to incorporate the upper back, upper arms, shoulders, neck and face, all areas which become sore with tension. Indian head massage re-balances the whole body. The effect of the massage is to increase blood and lymph flow, nourishing tissues, removing toxins and relaxing the muscles, which in turn takes away tension and fatigue. The result is a feeling of relaxation and invigoration. Any reactions are usually mild and temporary.