BodyBenefit

Complementary and Holistic Therapies 

 

 The Lightwell Practice
High Corn Mill
Chapel Hill
Skipton BD23 1NL
Contact Liz: 07845 721181
lizspencerpetty@gmail.com

Treatments



 

  

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.

 
The Bowen Technique is a gentle, subtle and relaxing hands-on treatment which treats the whole person, not just the condition, offering the body an opportunity to restore its own structural integrity. It consists of a series of precise movements across muscle, tendon and other soft tissue.These rolling-type moves stimulate the body's own capacity to re-balance and heal. A non-invasive treatment suitable for adults and children, including newborn babies. The majority of the moves can be performed through light clothing if preferred.		  

Clinical 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. 		 

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.

"I believe we owe it to ourselves to incorporate alternative and complementary therapies into our everyday lives - creating healthier minds and bodies that function more efficiently."