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Holistic Health Menu The Holistic Health Menu Introduction ____________________________________________________________ The clinical treatments performed include thorough consultations where the therapist explores the physical, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual aspects of the patient’s life - with the aim of pinpointing general health imbalances present and correct them. After every consultation, complementary and holistic treatments are performed which help in removing any blockages that might be causing disease, boost up the body’s innate healing abilities and ultimately bring Balance and Health back. According to what is found during the consultation and treatment, the therapy finishes off with homework for the patient to apply outside the clinic; and be incorporated into the everyday life, as a new way of living. Session after session improvements are felt and seen until Equilibrium is achieved once again. Clinical Consultations ____________________________________________________________ Holistic Health Recovery Programme (HHRP) Consultation When there are critical health conditions present, an in-depth consultation is needed prior to starting treatment. This is essential for the therapist to understand the patient’s full health and life scenarios. Thanks to this highly detailed consultation which goes 360º around the person’s life, an individualised treatment plan is thus developed for the patient. Any medical results must be brought on the day of consultation. €45 1hr Complementary Therapies ________________________________________________________________ Complementary Therapies are manual therapies that complement the treatment/medication given by the doctor. Complementary Therapies enhance the body’s ability to heal itself while accelerating the natural healing process. Such therapies reduce medication’s side-effects due to their heightened detoxification activity. Being holistic treatments, complementary therapies balance and heal the mind, body and spirit; helping the person to attain better health and ultimately happiness in life. Complementary Therapies can also be used alternatively to conventional medicine. Prior to any complementary treatment a thorough consultation is always carried out making sure that the patient is fit for therapy. Clinical Complementary Course Treatments ________________________________________________________________ Clinical Aromatherapy Aromatherapy, being a classification of natural, complementary medicine is totally pure, chemical- and side-effects-free. Thorough consultations examining the patient’s physiology and lifestyle are performed weekly. The right essential and carrier oils are consequently selected where finally are applied to the patient’s skin through therapeutic massage; this helping in balancing the patient’s overall health. Aromatherapy Massage is two-fold. Apart from the healing touch, the patient benefits from the health and goodness that these special oils provide. An aromatherapy blend is finally prepared for the patient to use daily. This further strengthens and enhances the whole person and the healing process respectively. Any medical results must be brought on the day of consultation. ** Where possible organic essential and carrier oils are used. €220 1hr 15mins x4 Clinical Reiki Reiki is a healing energy therapy that works on recovering health and well-being in the self. Balance is achieved on a physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual level. This ancient, restorative therapy realigns the body’s energy points where when stressed tend to block, ultimately causing disease. Apart from assisting in bringing balance in any health condition present, Reiki can also support in the healing of deep, emotional traumas that the person has gone through. Physically, Reiki works by reducing pain and discomfort in the body. Emotionally, Reiki works by dissolving any blocked energies caused by unresolved emotions and accumulated tension. Thanks to this healing therapy the patient is assisted in a subtle way to let go and make peace with the past, while welcoming a positive and healthy present. A sense of peace, health and well-being is felt. Any medical results must be brought on the day of consultation. €180 1hr 20mins x4 Clinical Reflexology The soles of the feet and palms of the hands are the mirrors of the body. Reflexology acts as a natural body-scan; helping to spot imbalances found in all organs, glands and body systems. This pressure-therapy is greatly effective in identifying any health imbalances at their silent, early stage and which if left untreated might lead to chronic, serious conditions later on in life. Reflexology is best started as a course treatment to detoxify the whole body from accumulated stress and toxins while giving a great boost to the overall systems. Individual treatments are afterwards suggested as prevention. Any medical results must be brought on the day of consultation. Reflexology Consultation €15 45mins ________________________________________________________________________________ Feet Reflexology Course Treatment €270 1hr 30mins x6 ________________________________________________________________________________ Hands Reflexology Course Treatment €210 1hr x6 Clinical Complementary Individual Treatments ________________________________________________________________ Clinical Aromatherapy €55 1hr 15mins ________________________________________________________________________________ Clinical Reiki €45 1hr 15mins ________________________________________________________________________________ Clinical Reflexology Feet Reflexology Consultation €15 45mins Feet Reflexology €45 1hr 30mins Specific Feet Reflexology Treatment €45 1hr 30mins (treating specific health conditions) ________________________________________________________________________________ Hands Reflexology Consultation €15 45mins Hands Reflexology €35 1hr Specific Hands Reflexology Treatment €35 1hr (treating specific health conditions) Aromatherapy Blends Aromatherapy Blends are natural remedies comprised of lotions, carrier and essential oils. Aromatherapy blends can be used either to complement the doctor’s treatment/medication given and/or as alternative medicine. These special blends are beneficial for everyone to treat and improve any physical and emotional conditions present. The individualised treatment is prepared with care by the therapist after the patient’s specific request to treat a particular health condition. ** Where possible organic essential and carrier oils are used. Blend with basic Essential and Carrier Oils €8.50 Blend with specific Essential and Carrier Oils Price varies according to oils used Clinical Therapeutic Massage ________________________________________________________________ Massage has always been a great beneficial means of melting away tension, aches and pains, clearing accumulated toxins, boosting the circulation; as well as toning to the muscles and skin. Apart from its physical, therapeutic properties, Massage is also very unwinding; where thanks to its relaxing properties it helps the body and the mind to regenerate. Only when the Mind is relaxed, can the Body heal. The Swedish Body Massage Swedish Massage is well-known for its relaxing benefits. Apart from winding down, this massage eliminates accumulated toxins found in tissues while toning up the muscles and skin. €45 1hr 30mins ________________________________________________________________________________ The Swedish Body Massage with Chinese Cups Apart from benefiting from the relaxing Swedish Massage movements, Chinese Cups help in improving the blood and lymph circulation while also boosting the immune system. The Cups Therapy dissolves pain and blockages present. Old, stagnated blood is flushed out, giving space for new blood and Qi. Thanks to the fresh blood circulation healing is reintroduced. €50 1hr 45mins ________________________________________________________________________________ The Swedish Back Massage Works on the back, neck and shoulder muscles while achieving total relaxation. €18 30mins ________________________________________________________________________________ The Exfoliation and Swedish Back Massage Thanks to the granules which help in deeper skin exfoliation and dead skin cells removal, the back is newly revived. A double-action treatment where the skin is scrubbed and hydrated while achieving a feeling of tranquility thanks to the healing touch of massage. €23 35mins ________________________________________________________________________________ Easing Stiff Back and Shoulders Massage The back massage techniques work on the back, neck and shoulder muscles, while bringing total relaxation. This is further enhanced thanks to the detox and circulation-boosting effects of the cups. €30 1hr 15mins The Swedish Back, Chest, Shoulders, Face and Scalp Massage This concoction of therapies promotes detoxification, while melting away any aches and tension present. €30 50mins ________________________________________________________________________________ The Authentic Facial Massage A blend of massage techniques covering the upper arms, chest, shoulders, neck, face and scalp. Very relaxing, re-energising and antiaging. Special carrier oils to provide skin-nourishment and treat specific facial skin conditions are used while achieving a healthy, rejuvenating result. €20 30mins ________________________________________________________________________________ Boost for the Legs A combination of lymphatic detox movements together with essential oils to give the
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