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Abhyanga
Acmos Lecher Energy Balancing
Acrossage
Acu Feather Touch Therapy
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Acu-yoga
Akshitarpana
Alepa
Alexander Technique
Allergy Testing
Amatsu
Amma Therapy
Anger Management
Animal Therapy
Antenatal Pilates
Antenatal Yoga
Anti-Stretchmark Solution
Applied Physiology
Aqua Detox
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy for pregnancy
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy Massage Course
Aromatherapy oil
Aslan Therapy
Astanga Yoga
Astrology
Aura Cleansing
Auricular Acupuncture
Autogenics
Ayurvedic Marma Massage
Baby Massage
Baby Yoga
Bach Flower Remedies
Back Pain
Balinese Massage
Balneotherapy
BART (Bonding and Relaxation Techniques)
Bates Method
Be Set Free Fast BSFF
Beauty School Salons
Beautytek
Belavi Facial Massage
Berrywork
BEST System
Bharti Vyas Methods of Holistic Beauty Therapy
Bikram Yoga
Bindegeweb Massage
Bindi
Bio Energiser Detox Foot Spa
Bio Energy Healing
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Bio-Field and Aura Work
BioGeometry
Biomagnetic Therapy
Bio-magnetic Touch Healing
Bio-mechanic Craniosacral Therapy
Biomechanical Therapy
Bioresonance Therapy
BioSonic Repatterning
Biosync
Body Combat
Body Logic
Body Oriented Psychotherapy
BodyTalk
Bodywork
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy
Boreh
Bowen Technique
Bowen Therapy
Bowen Vibromuscular Harmonisation
Brazilian Toe Therapy
Breathing Massage
Breathing Therapy
Breathwork
Breema Bodywork
Budzek Medical Massage
Bust Treatment
Buteyko Technique
Camouflage Make Up
Candle Therapy
Celtic Roman Baths
Chair Massage
Chakra Balancing
Champissage
Chavutti Thirumal
Chi Kung
Chi Nei Tsang
Children with Behavioural Problems
Chin Woo
Chinese Astrology
Chinese Cupping
Chinese Energetic Healing
Chinese Face Massage
Chinese Foot Massage
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese Massage
Chinese Medicine
Chirokinetics
Chiropody
Chiropractic
Chiropractic Network
Christopher Method Sound-Wave Energy Therapy
Chromotherapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Clinical Massage
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Colon Hydrotherapy
Colonic Irrigation
Colonic Therapy
Colour Therapy
Colourpuncture
Combined Decongestive Therapy
Complementary Therapies
Connective Tissue Massage
Conscious Bodywork
Continuum
Core Stability
CORE Structural Integrative Therapy
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cranial Osteopathy
Craniosacral Therapy
Crenotherapy
Cryotherapy
Crystal Therapy
Crystledyne Therapy
Curative Hypnotherapy
Dance Therapy
Dancing the Rainbow
Daoyin Tao
Dead Sea Mud Therapy
Decoction Enema Therapy
Deep Draining
Deep Tissue Massage
Degriefing
Dental Homeopathy
Depression
Dermalogica MediBac Clearing
Detoxification
Diathermy
Diet and Nutrition
Dietetics
Dietitians
Do-In
Drasvasveda
Dreamwork
Dru Yoga
Dry Floatation
Dulse Scrub
Duo Massage
Dynamic Spinal Therapy
Ear Candling
Ear Reflexology
Earth Energy Healing
EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
EFT Master
Egosure Method
Electromagnetic Therapy
Electrotherapy
Emesis Therapy
EMF Electro Magnetic Field Balancing Technique
EmoTrance
Energy Flow Balancing
Energy Healing
Energy Psychology
Energy Therapy
Environ
Environmental Therapies
Esoteric Healing
Eucapnic Breath Retraining
Eutony
Eye Tests
Face Massage
Face Yoga
Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation
Facial Reflexology
Fangotherapy
Faradic
Fascial Mobilization
Feather Therapy
Feng Shui
Fertility
Fertility Reflexology
Five Element Shiatsu
Floatation Repatterning
Flower Remedies
Foot Detox
Foot Health
Foot Massage
Foot Reading
Foot Sloughing
Foot Zone Therapy
Frankincense Oil
Franklin Method
G5 Massage
Geriatric Massage
Gestalt Therapy
Ghee Treatment
Grinberg Method
Gua Sha
Guided Imagery
Gyrotonic
Hair Loss
Hakomi Integrative Somatics
Hamman
Hand Reflexology
Hanna Somatic Education
Hapkido
Hatha Yoga
Haysack Wrap
Healer Dowsing
Healing
Healing Sound
Healing Touch
Heat Treatments
Heliotherapy
Hellerwork
Hemme Approach
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Steam Inhalation
Herbalism
Hi-Ki Yoga
Holistic Cosmetologist
Holistic Massage
Holistic Medicine
Holographic Memory Release
Holotropic
Homeopathy
Hopi Ear Candling
Hoshino Therapy
Hot Stone Therapy
Huma Transpersonal Bodywork
Human Energy Dynamics
Huna Kane
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherm Massage
Hypnotherapy
Ice Therapy
Ihsta Spinal Touch
Indian Face Massage
Indian Head Massage
Indian Head Massage Course
Indonesian Massage
Infant Massage
Infra-Red Treatments
Ingham Method
Inhalation Therapy
Integrated Eclectic Massage
Integrative Manual Therapy IMT
Integrative Medicine
Intuitive Massage
Iridology
Iyengar Yoga
Japanese Enzyme Bath
Japanese Facial
Japanese Silk Booster Facial
Japanese Silk Eye Zone Therapy
Jet Blitz Jet Shower
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Kalarippayat
Karna Parna
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Instructor
Kirlian Photography
Kneipp therapy
Korean Hand Massage
Kosmed
Kundalini Yoga
LA Stone Therapy
Laconium
Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty
Laser Lipolysis
Laser Therapy
Laughter Yoga
Lavender Oil
Lebed Method
Leeches Therapy
Lemon Oil
Lepa
LIA Therapy
Life Coaching Personal
Light Therapy
Lomi-Lomi
Luzmon
Lymph Drainage Facial
Lymph Drainage Massage
Lynegar Yoga
M Technique
Macrobiotic Shiatsu
Magnetic Therapy
Mandi Lulur
Manicure
Maniluve Pediluve
Mantra Yoga
Manual Lymph Drainage
Mariel
Marine Hydrotherapy
Marma Massage
Massage
Massage Course
Massotherapy
Maternity Reflexology
Maternity Reflexology Course
May Chang Oil
Maya Abdominal Massage
MBT
McTimoney Chiropractic
Mechanical Link
Medau
Medical Acupuncture
Medical Massage
Meditation
Meridian Therapies
Mesotherapy
Metamorphic Technique
Method Putkisto
Mezieres Method
Microcurrent Facial
Migraines
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mongolian Koyashai Massage
Mora Therapy
Morphology
Movement Therapy
Moxibustion
Mud Wraps
Multi-Dimensional Movement Arts (MDMA)
Muscle Energy Technique
Muscle Release Therapy
Muscle Testing
Music Therapy
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
Myomassology
Myopathic Muscular Therapy
Myopractic Muscle Therapy
Myoskeletal Alignment Technique
Myotherapy
Nambudripad
Nasya
Naturopathy
Neti Massage
Neural Kinesiology
Neuro Linguistic Programming
Neuro-Structural Bodywork
Niel Asher Technique
Niroosha Vasti Karma
No Hands Massage
Nuat Thai
Nutritional Therapy
Oleation
On Site Massage
Onsen
Oriental Body Balance
Osteomyology
Osteopathy
Ozone Therapy
Ozonized Baths
Padabhyanga
Panchakarma
Panic Attack
Panick Breathing
Papaya Forte
Parafango
Paraffin Wax Treatments
Paris Method Body Treatment
Past Life Therapy
Perfect Contour
Personal Life Coaching
Personal Shopper
Phangotherapy
Phisichill
Photobiology
Physiatry
Physiochineitherapy
Physiotherapy
Phytobiophysics
Phytoligotherapy
Pilates
Pinda Sweda
Podiatry
Pohaku Massage
Polarity Therapy
Power Yoga
Pranic Breathing
Pregnancy Massage
Prenatal and Birth Therapy
Pressotherapy
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Pulsing
Purification Purgation
Qi Gong
Qi Gong Massage
Radionics
Radon Therapy
Raindrop Therapy
Raja Yoga
Rasul Bath
Rebirthing
Recuperative Yoga
Reflex Zone Therapy
Reflexology
Reflexology Course
Reiki
Reiki Master
Relationship Therapy
Remedial Massage
REST Restrictive Environmental Stimuli Therapy
Rolfing
Roman Bath
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose Oil
Rosen Method Bodywork
SAD Light Therapy
Sarawangadhara
Sauna
Scotch Hose Massage
Seaweed Bath
Seaweed Wrap
Seichem
Seitai
Shamanics
Shamanism
Shareera
Shiatsu
Shiro
Shirodhara
Siddha Vaidya
Sitz Bath
Sivananda Yoga
Slenisuim Body Wrap
Smoking Cessation
Soft Tissue Therapy
Somatic
Somato Respiratory Integration
Sound Therapy
Spa Days
Spinal Touch Therapy
Sports Massage Course
Steam Room
Stone Therapy
Stop Smoking
Stress Management
Style Analysis
Sweat Lodge
Swedhana
Swedish Massage
Swiss Needle Shower
Tactile Sound Therapy
Tantric Massage
Tapas Acupressure Technique
Tattooing (Medical)
TENS
Thai Foot Massage
Thai Herbal Ball Massage
Thai Herbal Heat Therapy
Thai Massage
Thai Yoga Massage
Thalassotherapy
Thalgobodytherm Wrap
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapy
Thermo-Auricular Therapy
Thought Field Therapy TFT
Tibetan Bon Massage
Tibetan Head Massage
Tisserand
Touch Therapies
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tragerwork
Transcendental Meditation
Transformational Hydrotherm Massage
Transion
Trichology
Tui Na Massage
TurboSonic Vibration Therapy
Udavartana
Vaaspasveda
Vacunaut
Vakthraabhayanga
Vamana Karma
Vega Testing
Vegetotherapy
Vereka Karma
Vetivert Essential Oil
Vibrosaun
VIP Light Therapy
Vision Quest
Visualisation
Wardrobe Planner
Watsu
Weight Loss
Wushu
Yoga Massage
Yoga of the Heart
Yoga Therapy
Zen Chi Aerobic Massager
Zen Therapy
Zero Balancing
Zone Therapy

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Abhyanga
An Ayurvedic massage using the application of oils with the palms and hands.
Acmos Lecher Energy Balancing
ACMOS - Analysis of the Compatibility of Matter on the Organism and its Synergy - this therapy aims at restoring the correct balancing of our energy fields.
Acrossage
Combination of massage, yoga and acrobatics. The client is placed in an inverted position using the hands or the feet of the acrosager, their head hanging freely.
Acu Feather Touch Therapy
A therapy using a Feather-Touch along the meridians at acupuncture points.
Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient healing art developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago, using the fingers to press key points on the skin to stimulate the body's natural self healing process.
Acupuncture
By inserting fine needles into the channels of energy, an acupuncturist can stimulate the bodies own healing response and help restore its natural balance.
Acu-yoga
A system of exercises combining acupressure and yoga.
Akshitarpana
An Ayurvedic practice to improve eyesight and strengthen the internal and external occular muscles.
Alepa
Alepa is an Indian treatment for the skin. It is a 120 minute full-on pamper treatment.
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is a practical method developed by FM Alexander for changing the way we use ourselves in the activities of everyday life.
Allergy Testing
Various allergy testing techniques detect specific allergic (antigen/antibody) responses in patients, including: food allergies, chemical allergies, or allergies to environmental pollutants.
Amatsu
Amatsu is a natural movement orientated therapy which works with the body's natural agencies to correct and align injuries, sites, postural faults and enhances movement performance.
Amma Therapy
A system of bodywork, which uses traditional oriental medical principles for evaluating imbalances in the energetic system.
Anger Management
A specialisation of many mind and complementary therapies and therapists.
Animal Therapy
Animal Therapy (Physical Therapy) is a complementary therapy for animals.
Antenatal Pilates
Antenatal Pilates is an exercise method to support the postural changes during pregnancy and after.
Antenatal Yoga
Yoga Specially adapted for the needs of pregnant women, being gentle, non-strenuous and absolutely safe.
Anti-Stretchmark Solution
Applied Physiology
A muscle monitoring technique, applied physiology allows the body to express what is out of balance and provides information to restore that balance.
Aqua Detox
The Aqua Detox apparatus produces a frequency of positive and negative ions, which gently resonates through the body and stimulates all the cells within it.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being.
Aromatherapy for pregnancy
During pregnancy, aromatherapy can prove to be an extremely beneficial and helpful alternative, while also being very easy to use.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy Massage is the use of essential oils for curative and rejuvenating effects during a massage.
Aromatherapy Massage Course
Aromatherapy oil
The number of essential oils in aromatherapy numbers to over a hundred and are obtained from varying sources such as fruits, flowers, leaves, herbs and wood
Aslan Therapy
Gerovital H3 or Aslavital drug therapy is used for their regenerative effect in fighting the ageing process.
Astanga Yoga
An aerobic form of yoga using a constant flow of movement and an intense, dynamic breathing technique.
Astrology
Astrology is the science which is able to interpret the influences of the heavenly bodies on human beings and their affairs.
Aura Cleansing
Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular (or Ear) Acupuncture is a specialised therapy where acupuncture points on the outer ear are treated, using needles or electro acupunctoscopes to help relieve many chronic complaints.
Autogenics
Autogenics is a relaxation technique involving a series of attention-focusing exercises designed to induce relaxation and enhance the body’s self-healing powers.
Ayurvedic Marma Massage
A traditional Ayurvedic massage for stimulating vital points.
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Baby Massage
Baby Massageis a way for parents to gently soothe their child and encourage bonding
Baby Yoga
Baby Yoga is specifically adapted for mothers to practice with their babies.
Bach Flower Remedies
A system of 38 flower essences used in conjunction with herbs, homeopathy, and medications that seeks to correct emotional imbalances by working on the subtle body instead of the physical body.
Back Pain
Various therapies designed to relieve back pain
Balinese Massage
The Traditional Balinese Massage Therapy is an extension of the Ayurvedic massage. It is a deep oil-based massage combining acupressure, stretching and Swedish massage techniques.
Balneotherapy
The use of waters to restore and revitalize the body is known as balneotherapy. It has been used to improve circulation, fortify the immune system, relieve pain, and treat stress.
BART (Bonding and Relaxation Techniques)
Based on the parent education program of infant massage, BART is a program of stroking for individuals with, or at risk of, developmental delays
Bates Method
Relaxation exercises for eye disorders.
Be Set Free Fast BSFF
Beauty School Salons
Low Cost Treatments
Beautytek
A non-surgical pain free treatment which can be used anywhere on the face and body to improve skin condition and decrease body fat.
Belavi Facial Massage
A series of massage techniques using acupressure points, lymphatic drainage strokes, and facial massage strokes.
Berrywork
A combination of corrective stretches involving the fascia, cartilage and joints.
BEST System
The BEST System is a bio-energetic health screening system which when used can determine the appropriate foods for an individual, and help to achieve optimum vitamin and mineral levels.
Bharti Vyas Methods of Holistic Beauty Therapy
Bikram Yoga
An intensive Yoga based workout conducted in a heated room at temperatures up to 100F.
Bindegeweb Massage
A form of massage based on the belief that certain areas of the body’s surface correlate to specific internal organs.
Bindi
A body treatment combining exfoliation, herbal treatment and light massage.
Bio Energiser Detox Foot Spa
A relaxing treatment involves placing your feet into a spa bowl filled with warm salted water. An Energizing Cartridge creates a flow of electrons and a bioenergetic field.
Bio Energy Healing
Bio-energy is based on the fact we are all energy beings; we all have energy that passes around us and through us, the Chinese call this "Chi".
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
An approach to the teaching and practice of Craniosacral Therapy which acknowledges the deepest foundations of the human system.
Bio-Field and Aura Work
Involves therapeutic work on the “bio-field” [the electromagnetic field surrounding living organisms] outside and surrounding the body.
BioGeometry
BioGeometry uses the energy principles of geometrical shapes to balance biological energy systems within the overall framework of environmental energy interactions.
Biomagnetic Therapy
Biomagnetic Therapy is a 'non-traditional', or alternative method of pain relief, as well as a holistic tool for increased health and vitality.
Bio-magnetic Touch Healing
A light touch complementary healing method that employs the index and middle fingers of each hand to lightly touch specific points on the body.
Bio-mechanic Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, noninvasive method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body arrangement called the craniosacral system.
Biomechanical Therapy
A very gentle and relaxing type of bodywork used to integrate and realign the body's structural framework.
Bioresonance Therapy
This powerful therapy takes advantage of the electromagnetic oscillations within the biological organism, and is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
BioSonic Repatterning
A natural method of healing and consciousness development using tuning forks and other sound modalities based on the sonic ratios inherent in nature.
Biosync
The BioSync method releases collagen cross-linking by unwinding locked and hardened strands, thereby restoring the body’s length, flexibility, and function.
Body Combat
A martial-arts-inspired cardio workout.
Body Logic
A highly organized system of structural therapy/bodywork. This yoga-based therapy works the joints in every possible position to create length and space
Body Oriented Psychotherapy
Seeks to enhance the psychotherapeutic process by incorporating a range of massage, bodywork, and movement techniques.
BodyTalk
A system based on bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology used to help the body synchronize and balance its parts.
Bodywork
A term for any work done on the human muscular, skeletal and integumentary (skin) system.
Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy
A hands-on, drugless, noninvasive method of relieving muscle-related pain.
Boreh
Following a Balinese Massage, a paste of hand-crushed ginger, cloves and nutmeg is applied as a warming body pack to help ease aches and pains.
Bowen Technique
A therapy that encourages the body to reset and heal itself by means of gentle moves and light touches.
Bowen Therapy
Bowen Vibromuscular Harmonisation
Brazilian Toe Therapy
Corresponds to acupuncture principles and can bring about changes in emotional state by emptying all excessive energy trapped in organs and by increasing the flow of energy into depleted organs.
Breathing Massage
A massage to guide the breath throughout the whole body, which creates space, relaxation, warmth and a sense of balanced tonus.
Breathing Therapy
A unique approach to wellness in spirit, mind and body.
Breathwork
Variety of breathing methods and techniques taught for physical, mental and spiritual health
Breema Bodywork
Designed to create harmony and to balance the mind and body, the method uses comfortably supported movements including firm yet gentle stretches and precise and gradual leans into the muscles.
Budzek Medical Massage
A massage treatment, designed to relieve acute and chronic pain resulting from muscle, nerve, and joint disorders.
Bust Treatment
Treatments for this area of the body are aimed at improving texture of the tissues and temporarily firming.
Buteyko Technique
A system of breathing exercises and behavioural changes intended to improve health by altering the balance of oxygen and carbon-dioxide in exhaled air.
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Camouflage Make Up
Remedial skin Camouflage involves the Therapist teaching clients how to blend and apply skin-coloured products to the skin in order to conceal a particular condition
Candle Therapy
The use of candles as a therapy to unite the mind, body and spirit.
Celtic Roman Baths
A sequence of hot and cold baths, showers and pools combined with heat and steam rooms.
Chair Massage
Also called on-site and seated massage, chair massage includes techniques that provide fully-clothed seated massage, bodywork and somatic therapies to clients, generally in a corporate setting.
Chakra Balancing
At the central core of our body spin seven main wheel-like energy centers called chakras. Chakras have the ability to receive, assimilate and transmit energy
Champissage
Ayurvedic method of head massage, stimulating the circulation to the scalp and nourishing the hair roots.
Chavutti Thirumal
A full body massage carried out by the practitioner using his or her feet.
Chi Kung
A component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation, and regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of chi.
Chi Nei Tsang
Chi Nei Tsang is a holistic approach to the healing touch modality of old Taoist Chinese origin. It integrates the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our being.
Children with Behavioural Problems
Chin Woo
Chinese Astrology
The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle.Each year is represented by one of the 12 zodiacal animals, these animals are believed to have certain personality traits that relate to the person being read for
Chinese Cupping
Chinese cupping is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique sometimes used by Acupuncturists in the treatment of 'cold, damp and wind' problems
Chinese Energetic Healing
A contact-free healing method using vibrations to create healing.
Chinese Face Massage
Chinese Foot Massage
A massage using points on the foot to stimulate other parts of the body. It can help to treat a number of conditions as well as promote general wellbeing.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine looks at the whole person, not just a set of symptoms, and is therefore a very different practice to Western medicine.
Chinese Massage
See Tui Na Massage
Chinese Medicine
See Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chirokinetics
Allergy assessment and treatment applying kinesiology and chiropractic techniques.
Chiropody
Chiropodists and Podiatrists, deal with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb are qualified to treat people with arthritis, diabetes, nail surgery and sports injuries
Chiropractic
Chiropractic focuses on the manipulation of the spine and other joints to treat a variety of problems involving the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.
Chiropractic Network
The use of chiropractic techniques for healing through light touch and structural adjusting techniques.
Christopher Method Sound-Wave Energy Therapy
A non-touch therapy that works on the multiple energy fields of the body to reinforce and release energy, thereby contributing to balance and well-being of the individual.
Chromotherapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Clinical Massage
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy a therapy that aims to change patterns of thinking or behaviour that are behind people difficulties, to change the way they feel.
Colon Hydrotherapy
A quick and pain-free process of cleansing the colon
Colonic Irrigation
Even allowing for all the people who are totally unaware that their health problems would benefit from colonic cleansing, one third of those consulting a GP has a bowel problem.
Colonic Therapy
Works at a deep level to cleanse the digestive, circulatory and lymphatic systems, by the means of massage.
Colour Therapy
A system of healing that dates back to ancient Egypt, when colour was used to treat a variety of illnesses. Modern colour therapy uses colour in a variety of ways to promote health and healing.
Colourpuncture
Applies different frequencies of visible light onto the meridians where needles are typically placed during acupuncture.
Combined Decongestive Therapy
Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT) is used primarily in the treatment of lymphoedema and venous insufficiency oedema.
Complementary Therapies
A wide range of unconventional therapies, including acupuncture, homeopathy, herbalism, massage and aromatherapy.
Connective Tissue Massage
see Bindegeweb Massage
Conscious Bodywork
This form of neuromuscular reprogramming and therapy combines massage techniques with muscle testing in order to help people learn how to use their muscles with greater strength and less effort.
Continuum
A visionary inquiry into our capacity to innovate and participate with the essential, generative and biological movement processes of life.
Core Stability
CORE Structural Integrative Therapy
A myofascial, postural and structural somatic therapy combining massage techniques with client-assisted movement.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture is use of an age-old treatment to replace the traditional facelift – it is also known as acupuncture facial rejuvenation or an acupuncture facelift.
Cranial Osteopathy
Specialist technique in which the bones of the skull are manipulated. Useful for childbirth pains, ADD, ADHD, learning difficulties, sinus conditions, TMJ and tinnitus.
Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, noninvasive method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body arrangement called the craniosacral system.
Crenotherapy
Any treatment incorporating mineral water, mud and vapour.
Cryotherapy
Also known as ice therapy, this modality uses the application of cold hydrotherapy in the form of ice packs and to alleviate blood flow, and inflammation with the contraction of blood vessels.
Crystal Therapy
Crystal therapy is the use of crystals to cleanse, rebalance, and refresh the energy system of the body.
Crystledyne Therapy
Using a self-activated crystal stimulator, this therapy stimulates acupuncture, acupressure and reflexology points on the body.
Curative Hypnotherapy
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Dance Therapy
Use of expressive movement/dance as a tool for emotional and psychological healing.
Dancing the Rainbow
Daoyin Tao
Daoyin Tao® is a facial treatment that brings together ancient Chinese and modern Western massage techniques.
Dead Sea Mud Therapy
Applications of a slimy black mineral rich mud from the Dead Sea to detoxify the skin and body.
Decoction Enema Therapy
See Nirooha Vasti Karma
Deep Draining
See Biodynamic Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
Degriefing
The process of recognizing the mental and physical pain that accompanies grief and treating it with a combination of somatic therapies and psychotherapeutic tools.
Dental Homeopathy
Homeopathic Dentists offer dental treatments with homeopathic therapies providing a more holistic approach to treatment
Depression
This is a specialisation of many therapists. Find a specialist and see some of the signs of depresssion
Dermalogica MediBac Clearing
Dermalogica has come out with a 24 hour range of products to treate adult acne. MediBac clearing treatments.
Detoxification
This is a specialisation of many different treatments and therapies. They will all help you to detox in different ways.
Diathermy
A treatment for the removal of broken veins or blood spots from the face and body through the use of a heated injection into the blemish or damaged area.
Diet and Nutrition
Having a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do to help your overall health. Along with physical activity, your diet is the key factor that affects your weight.
Dietetics
A dietitian uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients to treat medical conditions.
Dietitians
See Dietetics
Do-In
A system of self-massage used to sustain overall health, as well as treat specific physical problems.
Drasvasveda
A type of herbal bath usually administered after a massage.
Dreamwork
A therapy involving psychoanalysis and dream interpretation.
Dru Yoga
A form of yoga emphasizing the subtle energies in the body during flowing posture sequences.
Dry Floatation
Sinking into a dry waterbed while wrapped in heated mud or herbal applications. The body is completely relaxed.
Dulse Scrub
Exfoliating body scrub with a mixture of Dulse seaweed (sometimes in powder form), oil and water to deep cleanse and re-mineralise the skin.
Duo Massage
Synchronous massage by two therapists at the same time.
Dynamic Spinal Therapy
The technique works with the body’s posture and energetic (acupuncture) system and consists of three parts: Ear Reflexology, Swiss Therapeutic Cushion Treatment, and Application.
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Ear Candling
Ear Candling or Thermal auricular therapy is said to benefit a number of conditions affecting the ears, head and sinuses.
Ear Reflexology
Earth Energy Healing
Similar to Reiki, as it is the channeling of energy and entails “laying of the hands.”
EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
A form of acupuncture using fingertips rather than needles to stimulate energy meridian points on the body.
EFT Master
A full time specialist in EFT who has attended a Masters workshop on the technique.
Egosure Method
Electromagnetic Therapy
Pulsed magnetic fields are used to speed up healing and reduce pain in muscular complaints.
Electrotherapy
Emesis Therapy
See Vamana Karma
EMF Electro Magnetic Field Balancing Technique
Technique during which clients feel their own electromagnetic field and the patterns within it.
EmoTrance
EmoTranceTM is based on the very simple pre-supposition, namely that emotions are not a problem, regardless of their severity or 'label' but that the way emotions are being handled.
Energy Flow Balancing
A gentle treatment that assists the client in balancing their energy flow, with emphasis on the chakras and joints.
Energy Healing
Restoring a balanced flow of energy within the body which can be affected by everyday life stress and negative emotions.
Energy Psychology
A group of techniques based on a variety of energy systems as a tool to alleviate emotional and psychological issues.
Energy Therapy
Energy therapy is a spiritual therapy which aims to remove imbalances in the human energy field and aura.
Environ
Daily treatment using the Environ® range will help reduce and delay the signs of photo-ageing.
Environmental Therapies
Used in treating health conditions caused by environment such as allergies and eczema.
Esoteric Healing
This is a healing through the energy field, which flows through and around us and chakras, or centers of energy.
Eucapnic Breath Retraining
A technique of guided breathing exercises and training to enhance health.
Eutony
Based on the theory that there is a constant interaction between muscular tone and psychic activity.
Eye Tests
Eye Tests can help you discover if you need to wear glasses or contact lenses. They can also pick up health problems like glaucoma
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Face Massage
Face Yoga
consciously learn to relax muscles and to reduce the overall stress in our lives with techniques like face yoga.
Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a non-surgical treatment based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine and designed to reduce the signs of aging.
Facial Reflexology
A therapy that stimulates acupuncture points in the face and head.
Fangotherapy
Treatments involving the use of sterile mud applications.
Faradic
Well known as electrical muscle stimulation, this treatment is used to tone and tighten the muscles of the body. This treatment is known under many trade names all offering a faradic treatment.
Fascial Mobilization
The fascial system is one continuous sheath that spreads throughout the entire body in a three-dimensional web. Fascial mobilization allows therapists to locate restrictions in the fascial system.
Feather Therapy
Feathers are incorporated into healing to clean auras and boost energy levels.
Feng Shui
the Chinese art and science of placement and manipulation of our surroundings for therapeutic effect; allowing us to harmonise the energy patterns of our environments to improve our health and wealth
Fertility
This is a specialisation of different treatments
Fertility Reflexology
A specialist type of reflexology
Five Element Shiatsu
This technique is based on classical Chinese medicine’s law of the five elements. The five-element practitioner uses carefully controlled pressure on certain meridian points.
Floatation Repatterning
An aquatic treatment performed in water, designed to release old hold patterns, blockages and restrictions, then repatterns into wholeness.
Flower Remedies
Similar to homeopathic remedies, but focusing specifically on the use of flowers and plants.
Foot Detox
Following an initial health consultation the client puts their feet into a small foot spa filled with water, to which a small quantity of salt is added.
Foot Health
Foot Massage
Foot Reading
Therapists who practice foot reading believe that our feet register changes in our lives and that by examining the feet they can view a person’s life.
Foot Sloughing
Designed to roll away tension from the feet and treat them to a good pampering session when they feel tired and ache.
Foot Zone Therapy
Based on the premise that energy flows through the body in meridians from the brain to the feet. Every organ and cell has a representative point. On the foot, pressure is applied.
Frankincense Oil
Frankincense oil (olibanum) is an oil of the ancients; it is perhaps one of the oldest known essential oils with a history of use dating back over five thousand years
Franklin Method
The Franklin-Method® uses a rich variety of movement ranging from everyday activity, walking, sitting, standing to dynamic stretching.
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G5 Massage
A deep gyratory massage using various electrically driven applicator heads (5 originally, hence the name G5).
Geriatric Massage
A form of massage with its focus on the elderly, addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of aging and its associated diseases.
Gestalt Therapy
Useful in treating anxiety, behavioral problems, hyperactivity, and insomnia. This humanistic approach to healing promotes personal growth through self-awareness.
Ghee Treatment
An Ayurvedic treatment which involves taking pure or medicated butter oil orally. The treatment is usually combined with a range of other treatments prescribed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Grinberg Method
A method that teaches people to mobilize their own strength and vitality in pursuit of their well-being.
Gua Sha
A method of promoting blood circulation and removing toxic heat, blood, and lymph from the body, gua sha involves scraping the skin with a flat tool to facilitate pain relief.
Guided Imagery
See Visualisation
Gyrotonic
The Gyrotonic Expansion System® (GXS) is a unique system of equipment that incorporates movement principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and Tai chi.
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Hair Loss
Hair loss affects men and women alike. Find out what you can do to treat hair loss and what can be done to maintain the hair that you have
Hakomi Integrative Somatics
Using hands-on bodywork, body awareness and movement, Hakomi integrative somatics enables people to discover the habitual, automatic attitudes by which they generate patterns of experience.
Hamman
A series of hot and humid steam rooms each of which increases in heat.
Hand Reflexology
Similar to the standard Foot Reflexology, only targeting reflex points on the hands.
Hanna Somatic Education
A system of neuromuscular education which requires the client to recognize, release, and reverse chronic pain patterns resulting from injury, stress, repetitive motion, or habituated postures.
Hapkido
Hatha Yoga
A beginning level type of yoga focused on relaxation and suitable for anyone regardless of health problems or amount of exercise.
Haysack Wrap
Kneipp treatment using steamed organic alpine hay to detoxify the body.
Healer Dowsing
A technique for bringing information from the intuitive or subconscious senses to the attention of the rational mind, it has potential value in almost every area of human endeavour.
Healing
Based on the principle that there is a universal energy which is freely available to all, and which can be used for the purpose of restoring harmony, balance and health.
Healing Sound
The use of sound to create balance and alignment in the physical body, the energy centers (chakras), and/or the etheric fields.
Healing Touch
An energy-based therapeutic approach to healing. Healing Touch uses touch to influence the energy system, thus affecting physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, and healing.
Heat Treatments
Infra red or Ultrasound treatments typically used as a compliment to massage. Promotes relaxation and reduces muscle fatigue.
Heliotherapy
Use of the sun's creative properties. Despite recent awareness of skin cancers, sun remains an excellent source of energy, boosts immunity and stabilises mood when used appropriately.
Hellerwork
Joseph Heller devised a program of sessions of deep tissue bodywork and movement to realign the body and release chronic tension and stress. Verbal dialogue is used to assist.
Hemme Approach
A soft-tissue therapy designed for practitioners in a clinical setting. It relieves pain by restoring alignment and improving myofascial dysfunction.
Herbal Medicine
The branch of medicine dealing specifically with plants and herbs as remedies.
Herbal Steam Inhalation
Medicated oils and herbal juices are inhaled through the nose.
Herbalism
Herbalism is a gentle alternative to conventional medicine which can be used to successfully treat many common ailments.
Hi-Ki Yoga
A form of Yoga that is a harmonious fusion and creative blend of modern and classical forms with modern movements.
Holistic Cosmetologist
Holistic cosmetoligists believe in a holistic approach for total body well-being.
Holistic Massage
Holistic Massage incompasses many types of complementary therapy massage which focusses on the spiritual as well as physical benefits.
Holistic Medicine
Holistic medicine recognizes that the mind, spirit, lifestyle, environment, and other aspects of a person’s existence significantly affect the functioning of the physical body.
Holographic Memory Release
A technique designed to quickly locate specific holographic touch points which are referenced to the individual’s on-going process.
Holotropic
A technique utilising breathwork as a method of self-exploration and healing.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is based on the principle of "like cures like". All symptoms are recognised by homeopaths as expressions of disharmony within the whole person.
Hopi Ear Candling
A therapy using special candles inserted in the ear to draw out impurities, relieve pressure in the head and sinuses, and aid hearing problems.
Hoshino Therapy
A non-intrusive massage and movement system to relieve and prevent musculoskeletal pain and restore vitality.
Hot Stone Therapy
Stone massage therapy has been used in many different cultures for many years. Healers used rocks from the river beds and warmed them either in hot coals or hot water.
Huma Transpersonal Bodywork
A method of bodywork that integrates subtle, articulate touch and verbal communication by combining the focus of physical and psychological health.
Human Energy Dynamics
This therapy, though similar to reiki, uses the English language instead of symbols. It involves setting up polarities, as well as bringing universal energy into structures of the body.
Huna Kane
This Hawaiian technique espouses that emotions and experiences are trapped in the fibers of each muscle group and organ in the body.
Hydrotherapy
Includes all treatments that use water and can be used both internally or externally.
Hydrotherm Massage
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis is an enhanced state of relaxation and concentration in which deeper parts of the mind become more accessible. Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis, preferably with psychotherapeutic knowledge
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Ice Therapy
see Cryotherapy
Ihsta Spinal Touch
A gentle, effective, safe and simple way of assessing and treating postural and spinal distortions.
Indian Face Massage
Indian Head Massage
A traditional Asian Massage combining neck, shoulder, face and scalp massage. Focuses on acupressure points.
Indian Head Massage Course
Indonesian Massage
Similar to Ayurvedic Massage, it includes ancient therapeutic techniques based on deep pressure, oil-based massage.
Infant Massage
See Baby Massage
Infra-Red Treatments
Treatment uses healing infra-red light to treat painful muscles and other parts of the body.
Ingham Method
A form of zone therapy or reflexology, used to reduce pain and stress and to promote relaxation.
Inhalation Therapy
Treatments involving the inhalation of steam vapour combined with essential oils.
Integrated Eclectic Massage
Indicates a combination of various massage, bodywork, and somatic therapy techniques utilized by a practitioner in the course of a session.
Integrative Manual Therapy IMT
Combines multiple therapies to locate and alleviate health challenges through individual body systems.
Integrative Medicine
Alternative and conventional (allopathic) methodologies are combined to stimulate the person’s natural healing response.
Intuitive Massage
Iridology
The non-invasive study of the eye surface, with particular emphasis on the iris.
Iyengar Yoga
A form of yoga, designed for westerners, using props to help people get into poses.
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Japanese Enzyme Bath
Relaxing and detoxifying treatment in a wooden tub filled with fragrant blends of cedar fibres and Japanese plant enzymes, which stimulate the circulation.
Japanese Facial
Energising technique, to stimulate the acupressure points on the face and scalp.
Japanese Silk Booster Facial
A relaxing combination of cleansing, toning, exfoliating and specialised Eastern massage techniques. Natural Japanese silk protein and advanced aromatherapy skincare produce immediate results.
Japanese Silk Eye Zone Therapy
Specialised massage techniques ease away the microscopic lines for firmer, smoother skin
Jet Blitz Jet Shower
see Scotch Hose Massage
Jin Shin Jyutsu
An ancient Japanese form of acupressure that balances the body's energy by using the fingers and hands pressure along energy pathways.
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Kalarippayat
Kalarippayat is a great and ancient physical, cultural and martial art of Kerala, which was in prevalence from time immemorial.
Karna Parna
An Ayurvedic therapy which applies oil treatment to the eardrum.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology is a truly holistic therapy that addresses your nutritional, emotional, structural and energetic needs.
Kinesiology Instructor
Kirlian Photography
A special photographic technique that shows the energy field surrounding the body.
Kneipp therapy
It is the theory of alternating hot and cold temperatures on the tissues, depending on the condition being treated.
Korean Hand Massage
This massage is Reflexology for the hands - A simple way of treating skeletal problems and to balance the chi of the body.
Kosmed
A powerful electrical device designed to stimulate the body - through the Autononic Nervous System and Acupuncture system, into self-healing.
Kundalini Yoga
The Yoga of Awareness, includes breath (pranayam), yoga postures (asanas), sound, chanting (mantra) and meditation.
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LA Stone Therapy
LaStone Therapy is the Original Hot & Cold Stone treatment and is based on the traditional healing practices of Zen philosophies and Native American rituals.
Laconium
An evenly distributed dry heat treatment room, usually with underfloor heating rather than the traditional sauna stove heating.
Laser Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty
A laser procedure using the technique of reshaping the uvula area to cure the problem of snoring.
Laser Lipolysis
Laser lipolysis is a new and unique technique used in the removal of excess fatty tissues in the areas that are normally resistant to dieting and physical exercise.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is used to combat the effects of aging on your face and skin, to brighten stained teeth, correct vision problems and treat hair growing in undesirable areas.
Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga is physically-oriented technique that uses a perfect blend of playful, empowering and otherwise "tension-releasing" simple laughter exercises.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is the most commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy and has many different uses; however it is most famous for its relaxing properties.
Lebed Method
The Lebed Method, Focus on Healing through Movement and Dance is a gentle medically driven exercise program, set to music, with an emphasis on fun, safety and going at your own pace.
Leeches Therapy
This Ayurvedic treatment involves placing non-poisonous Leeches on the body to extract toxins from the blood stream.
Lemon Oil
Lemon oil is most popular in aromatherapy for its energizing and anti-bacterial properties
Lepa
An Ayurvedic treatment using powdered herbal plants made into a paste which is applied to parts of the body for treating pains, swellings and some skin conditions.
LIA Therapy
A Holistic Natural Facelift for instant skin Tightening, Lifting, Acne and Rejuvenation.
Life Coaching Personal
Life coaching supports you in creating whatever you wish for in your life. It moves you from where you are to where you wish to be.
Light Therapy
As light is energy, a vital fuel for our bodies, when applied in specific ways it will encourage healthy functioning of the glands, organs and skin.
Lomi-Lomi
Hawaiian rhythmical, rocking massage, creating a nurturing experience, based on traditional Hawaiian healing arts and aloha.
Luzmon
You lie back while the treatment¹s heated pads and electronic impulses work on your body ­ with the same results as if you had crammed several intensive workouts into one.
Lymph Drainage Facial
This treatment will assist in the movement of a fluid called lymph. This fluid is part of the Lymphatic system of our body which aids the removal of waste products increasing circulation of Lymph.
Lymph Drainage Massage
Lymph Drainage Massage is a method of mechanically encouraging the movement of fluids through the tissue. The therapist mimics the movement and action of the lymph within the body
Lynegar Yoga
An athletic style of yoga using props to aid and correct posture, emphasising the precision of the alignments
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M Technique
A series of stroking movements performed in a set sequence. Each movement, identified with a mnemonic name, is repeated three times.
Macrobiotic Shiatsu
Combination of macrobiotic diet, philosophy, and shiatsu.
Magnetic Therapy
It has been suggested that certain types of magnetic field can help speed up healing and reduce pain in muscular complaints.
Mandi Lulur
A body mask of herbs, roots, spices and flowers is applied, dried and is exfoliated and rinsed with yoghurt to add enzymes and soften the skin.
Manicure
A Manicure is the treatment of the nails, cuticles and hands. The first treatment will normally establish their condition
Maniluve Pediluve
Involves the immersion of arms and legs in alternating warm and cold water.
Mantra Yoga
Mantra Yoga involves the practice of chanting words or phrases repeatedly either aloud or internally thus influencing the consciousness.
Manual Lymph Drainage
See Lymph Drainage Massage
Mariel
A form of energy balancing massage.
Marine Hydrotherapy
A form of thalassotherapy bath / shower, where water jets massage the body.
Marma Massage
Marma massage is a traditional Ayurvedic massage for stimulating vital points.
Massage
Massage, bodywork and somatic therapies are defined as the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body.
Massage Course
Massotherapy
Another term meaning therapeutic muscle massage.
Maternity Reflexology
Maternity Reflexology is a specialist type of reflexology that can help women with common conditions of pregnancy
Maternity Reflexology Course
A specialist type of reflexology training course
May Chang Oil
May chang (litsea cubeba) is most famous in aromatherapy for its strong citrus scent which has a very positive effect on people’s mood and is therefore perfect for the winter blues.
Maya Abdominal Massage
A non-invasive, external, massage technique. It guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well-being.
MBT
See Masai Barefoot Technology
McTimoney Chiropractic
Mechanical Link
A system of evaluation that allows practitioners to locate and release primary restrictions within the fascial system.
Medau
Medau combines the rhythm of dance with with graceful, natural, whole-body movements.
Medical Acupuncture
Medical Acupuncture is acupuncture performed by family doctors and hospital specialists who practise acupuncture alongside more conventional techniques.
Medical Massage
Deals with the dysfunction of the soft tissue or range of motion of the joints.  This type of massage usually occurs after an injury has been sustained or due to over use.
Meditation
The art of Meditation is to be able to concentrate on breathing whilst focusing on a particular thought, memory, sound or image for a given length of time.
Meridian Therapies
Therapies that work on the principle that energy flows through the body along channels known as 'meridians'.
Mesotherapy
A natural injection technique to reduce the appearance of cellulite and reverse the processes that form cellulite.
Metamorphic Technique
A simple approach to self-healing and personal development through light touches to spinal reflex points on the feet, hands and head.
Method Putkisto
An innovative, precise exercise method of deep-stretching, deep-strengthening and deep-breathing, enabling improved body shape and posture.
Mezieres Method
Microcurrent Facial
Non Surgical Face Lift
Migraines
This is a specialisation of different treatments
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Relaxation techniques, meditation, and easy stretching exercises are combined to allow the client to become “mindful” in order to access inner sources of power.
Mongolian Koyashai Massage
This massage, based on Ayurvedic principles, is for the feet and eyes. It is a holistic therapy supporting the body's natual ability to heal itself.
Mora Therapy
Morphology
Specialised form of massage with essential oils that targets the digestive areas.
Movement Therapy
A variety of techniques that utilize movement re-education and proper body mechanics in combination with massage or soft tissue manipulation.
Moxibustion
Involves applying heat to relevant acupoints, helping to warm and stimulate energy in a patient with cold/damp conditions.
Mud Wraps
A treatment which coats the client in a mud product before applying bandages, foil or rubber to insulate the body and maximise mineral absorption
Multi-Dimensional Movement Arts (MDMA)
The art of using movement in the medium of water to create dynamic balance.
Muscle Energy Technique
A direct, non-invasive manual therapy used to normalize joint dysfunction and increase range of motion.
Muscle Release Therapy
In Muscle Release Therapy the body is taken back through movements that initially created problems, finding the preferred posture for the affected part of the body and working to undo the damage.
Muscle Testing
Involves finding a muscle that is unbalanced and then attempting to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly.
Music Therapy
The prescribed use of music and music related techniques to assist and motivate a person towards specific, non-musical goals.
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
Used to relieve muscular pain and dysfunction through applied pressure to trigger points of referred pain and through stretching exercises.
Myomassology
An integration of techniques including basic Swedish massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, iridology, herbology, energy balancing, ear candling, and craniosacral therapy.
Myopathic Muscular Therapy
A system of muscular manipulation designed to accomplish relaxation in muscles in which there is progressive and residual tension from physical strain, nervous strain, or sports injuries.
Myopractic Muscle Therapy
Combines three basic techniques: compression stretching, which achieves deep relaxation and relieves tension, spasms, and holding patterns.
Myoskeletal Alignment Technique
A holistic approach to relief of back and neck pain based on concepts and principles from Rolfing, osteopathy, and related physical medicine.
Myotherapy
see Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy
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Nambudripad
Involves light acupressure applied along both sides of the spinal column in an area where the energy flow of a meridian intersects with the nerve roots at acupressure points.
Nasya
An Ayurvedic treatment where juices, oils and powders made from herbal plants are either administered as nasal drops or by inhalation.
Naturopathy
This philosophy is based on the premise that the body contains a healing force which can be stimulated by the correct nutrients, clean water, fresh air, appropriate exercise, and adequate rest.
Neti Massage
Aromatic steam inhalation combined with facial massage techniques to relieve sinus congestion as well as colds and flu.
Neural Kinesiology
This technique is a holistic healing system which utilizes the best of American kinesiology and European neural therapy.
Neuro Linguistic Programming
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is developing the power of positive thought.
Neuro-Structural Bodywork
A somatic therapy which combines a variety of techniques, including fascial release, neuromuscular re-education, craniosacral adjustment, and breathwork.
Niel Asher Technique
The Niel Asher Technique is a specialist drug-free treatment technique developed for the treatment of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome.
Niroosha Vasti Karma
An Ayurvedic treatment involving the administration of medicated oils and herbal water through the rectum which aims to relieve arthritis, sciatica, and chronic constipation.
No Hands Massage
Nuat Thai
A form of energy balancing massage.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy is a way of using food and supplements to encourage the body’s natural healing.
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Oleation
Ayurvedic adapted friction massage treatment using blended essential oils.
On Site Massage
A form of massage that is carried out in a specially constructed chair, usually in the office environment.
Onsen
A Japanese natural mineral thermal spring.
Oriental Body Balance
Osteomyology
Osteomyology is a system of physical treatment, which combines joint manipulation with soft tissue massage, and other natural healing methods.
Osteopathy
Osteopaths diagnose and treat problems with muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints to help the body’s natural healing ability.
Ozone Therapy
These therapies have a wide breadth to their therapeutic usefulness and can be undertaken as treatments in their own right, or incorporated into other facial and body programmes.
Ozonized Baths
A tub of thermal water or sea water with a system of jets that provide streams of ozonized bubbles, used for relaxation and stimulation of circulation.
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Padabhyanga
Padabhyanga is an Ayurvedic treatment that applies a massage to the soles of the feet.
Panchakarma
Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic purification treatment that combines the five major internal cleansing methods of essential oil, steam, massage, and meditation therapies.
Panic Attack
Panick attacks are a form of anxiety disorder which often involves sudden feelings of terror for no reason.
Panick Breathing
A type of breathwork
Papaya Forte
Papaya Forte is a natural supplement that can give you a much needed energy boost and support your immune system.
Parafango
Parafango is a combination of fango mud and paraffin wax to detoxify, heat and exfoliate. Used to treat rheumatism and arthritis.
Paraffin Wax Treatments
The part of the body being treated is immersed or coated in warm paraffin wax and then wrapped in foil and towels to keep the area warm for as long as possible.
Paris Method Body Treatment
Massage movements boost circulation, help eliminate excess fluids and toxins while smoothing uneven spongy skin texture.
Past Life Therapy
Past Life Therapy is a method of searching for the roots of a person’s current psychological problems via an exploration of the activities in their previous lives.
Perfect Contour
Perfect Contour used to be known as Affinoderm and is an anti-cellulite treatment.
Personal Life Coaching
Life coaching supports you in creating whatever you wish for in your life. It moves you from where you are to where you wish to be.
Personal Shopper
Phangotherapy
Phangotherapy is the use of body wraps or local applications of various muds which have anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic and rejuvenatory effects.
Phisichill
Phisichill is an extremely luxurious Ayurvedic treatment consisting of a continuous gentle pouring of warm oil over the body, accompanied by a gentle massage.
Photobiology
Physiatry
A physiatrist specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. A physiatrist evaluates and recommends treatments to restore function in people with chronic disease.

Physiochineitherapy
Therapeutic use of light, heat, electrical and mechanical means to regenerate strength and flexibility.
Physiotherapy
Non-surgical treatment which uses a variety of techniques to speed up the healing process of damaged joints, muscles and other soft tissues, reducing pain and stress.
Phytobiophysics

Phytobiophysics ® formulas harness the vibration energy of plants to release energy blocks in the human body so that balance is re-established.
Phytoligotherapy
Phytoligotherapy is concerned with replenishing low levels of trace elements or minerals within the body for optimal health.
Pilates
An approach to exercise that develops body awareness, improving and changing the body's postural and alignment habits and increasing flexibility and ease of movement
Pinda Sweda
Mild oil massage administered to the client with the use of cooked rice, medicinal and herbal bundles usually made of cheese cloth.
Podiatry
see Chiropody
Pohaku Massage
This thermal Hawaiian-style massage uses smooth, steamed lava stones to carry warmth deep into the muscles, tissues and joints.
Polarity Therapy
An holistic treatment, which corrects electromagnetic imbalances in the body's energy flow. It releases blockages to restore natural self-healing systems and balance mental-emotional attitude.
Power Yoga
this is a western interpretation of yoga and is based on Ashtanga Yoga.
Pranic Breathing
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage is specifically designed to be given to mums at any stage of their pregnancy by a therapist who is specifically qualified and experienced to massage during pregnancy.
Prenatal and Birth Therapy
A unique opportunity to resolve many of the traumatic issues that become imprinted early in life and can go on to affect our full development and potential we mature.
Pressotherapy
Inflatable boots and abdominal wrap which fill with air like a blood-pressure cuff, giving a gentle massage which aids poor circulation, removes excess fluid and promotes lymphatic drainage
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Offers effective and practical help to resolve emotional and psychological issues. The practice plays a fundamental role in all healing and self-development.
Pulsing
Pulsing uses the natural rhythms and high fluid content of the body to generate harmony on multiple levels.
Purification Purgation
See Vereka Karma
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Qi Gong
See Chi Kung
Qi Gong Massage
This holistic energy massage combines deep tissue massage, Shiatsu, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy.
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Radionics
Radionics is a form of therapy that aims to promote healing by assessing and realigning energy in the body, and by sending precisely defined healing energy to people, animals and plants.
Radon Therapy
Radon Therapy is the use of an inert gas in many European Spas as part of a treatment process to stimulate organ functions.
Raindrop Therapy
Information on Raindrop Therapy will be added soon.
Raja Yoga
Raja Yoga means Royal yoga and is associated with the yoga of Patanjali.
Rasul Bath
A Rasul Bath is a cleansing ceremony using different grades of mud from fine to deep cleansing muds that are baked on the body whilst sitting on ceramic seats underneath a Planetarium ceiling.
Rebirthing
Rebirthing is a simple, gentle yet powerful conscious breathing technique.
Recuperative Yoga
A relaxing yoga practiced at a slow pace. It aims to restore your energy levels in a subtle way.
Reflex Zone Therapy
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex points on the feet connect to corresponding areas throughout the body.
Reflexology Course
Reiki
Reiki is a healing system using light hand placements to channel healing energies.
Reiki Master
Reiki Master
Relationship Therapy
There are various types of Relationship Therapy available according to the indvidual situation.
Remedial Massage
Remedial Massage is an advanced form of massage that helps to improve or relieve specific injuries or problems
REST Restrictive Environmental Stimuli Therapy
see Floatation
Rolfing
Rolfing is a treatment of deep tissue massage which was designed with the aim of improving posture, re-aligning muscles and helping the body to recover its natural fluidity and ease of movement.
Roman Bath
The Roman Bath is an ancient cleansing sequence of varying water temperatures, heated rooms, mineral pools and relaxation.
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is one of the most valuable essential oils used in aromatherapy today, due to its powerful harmonizing and balancing properties
Rose Oil
Rose oil is most famous for its heady, exotic and sensual aroma and is the most popular oil for use in luxury cosmetic products
Rosen Method Bodywork
Information on Rosen Method Bodywork will be added shortly.
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SAD Light Therapy
Seasonal depression, winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder are well known conditions of varying degrees associated with the darker winter days.
Sarawangadhara
An Ayurvedic fermentation treatment, where small heated herbal packs are placed on areas of the body suffering from pain.
Sauna
The Sauna originated in Finland. Sitting or lying in a very hot, wooden cabin induces perspiration and therefore cleanses and detoxifies the body and aids relaxation.
Scotch Hose Massage
Standing body massage delivered by a therapist with a high pressure hose of alternating hot, cold and sometimes sea water to stimulate the circulation, relieve sore muscles and tension.
Seaweed Bath
Specially treated seaweed is placed in a bath of fresh heated seawater. Natural, iodine-rich oils are released from the weed to moisturise and heal.
Seaweed Wrap
An envelopment of warm seaweed on the body, wrapped in a heated blanket to detoxify, re-mineralise, revitalise and rebalance the body.
Seichem
A treatment used to accelate the body's own natural ability to heal itself on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level.
Seitai
An ancient Japanese system of healing.
Shamanics
see Shamanism
Shamanism
Spiritual and natural healing performed by a medicine man.
Shareera
Body massage used for relaxation, toning muscles and promoting blood circulation. It is also beneficial for relieving fatigue stresses on the nervous system.
Shiatsu
The objective of a Shiatsu treatment is to achieve unrestricted free flow of energy (chi or ki) around the body. The benefits of this free flowing energy can be immense.
Shiro
Shiro head massage improves blood circulation, prevents and cures headaches and migraine.
Shirodhara
Ayurvedic treatment of warmed, specially-blended, oil slowly drizzled in a continuous flow onto the 'third eye' in the centre of the forehead.
Siddha Vaidya
An ancient Indian massage treatment using a pouch of blended herbs dipped in essential oils, sometimes with coconut and lime, and massaged over the body.
Sitz Bath
A Sitz Bath is a chair-like bath where the hips and lower body are immersed in herbal hot water while the feet are soaking in alternating hot and cold water to stimulate the immune system.
Sivananda Yoga
Sivananda Yoga is a simplified method of classical yoga, shaping it to your own lifestyle. This form of yoga focusses on improving and maintaining your health and well-being
Slenisuim Body Wrap
The Slenisuim Body Wrap is a detoxifying body-envelopment treatment using natural oils.
Smoking Cessation
There are many ways you can be supported to give up smoking. This guide entry provides some suggestions and links to therapists who can help
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft Tissue Therapy is any bodywork that deals with skin and muscles, as opposed to chiropractic and similar work which deal with bones and joints.
Somatic
Meaning “of the body.” Many times this term is used to denote a body/mind or whole-body approach as distinguished from a physiology-only or environmental perspective.
Somato Respiratory Integration
Sound Therapy
Sound Therapy is an ancient holistic treatment using Tibetan singing bowls, bells, gongs and a sound pyramid to bring about healing.
Spa Days
Spa Therapies include: steam therapy, sauna therapy, mud therapy, thalassotherapy, algotherapy, hydrotherapy baths, kneipp therapy and jacuzzis
Spinal Touch Therapy
A number of light touches are used to assess the posture of the client, to determine whether there is a distortion of the spine or if the client's centre of gravity is displaced.
Sports Massage Course
Steam Room
An area of wet hot steam, which aids respiratory and sinus problems, softens and cleanses the skin, relieves tension, improves circulation and induces relaxation.
Stone Therapy
A technique in which hot volcanic basalt stones and frozen marble stones are used as massage tools.
Stop Smoking
see Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
Stress management treatments are wide and varied but should always begin with a consultation and review of your lifestyle.
Style Analysis
Sweat Lodge
A Sweat Lodge is an ancient Native American body purification ceremony using intense heat, similar to a sauna, to stimulate vision and insight.
Swedhana
An Ayurvedic herbal steam bath treatment
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the process of using soothing, kneading strokes to warm-up the body. Then followed by a rolling and squeezing of the specific muscle groups.
Swiss Needle Shower
During a Swiss Needle Shower, jets of seawater forced out at high pressure through needle-thin shower heads, tone and stimulate the skin.
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Tactile Sound Therapy
This cellular massage body treatment is designed to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, pain, tension and fatigue.
Tantric Massage
Massage based on the principles of Tantra, which combines the principles of yoga and meditation to weave together sensuality and spirituality.
Tapas Acupressure Technique
Information on Tapas Acupressure Technique will be added shortly.
Tattooing (Medical)
Micropigmentation
TENS
Transcutaneous Electromagnetic Nerve Stimulators or TENS are small electrical devices that can be used to control pain.
Thai Foot Massage
A massage of the lower legs and feet that involves hands-on stretching and massage to open Sen Lines, along with the use of a stick to stimulate the reflex points on the feet.
Thai Herbal Ball Massage
Thai Herbal Ball Massage is a combination of deep tissue and thai massage using a round cotton bundle containing herbal mixtures to help relax and stimulate the muscles and senses.
Thai Herbal Heat Therapy
A traditional herbal massage using Pai root, tamarind leaves and essential oils to relax tired muscles.
Thai Massage
A vigorous form of massage designed to heal the body and relax the mind by focusing on our vital life energy channels and promotes health by balancing the flow of qi (energy)
Thai Yoga Massage
Thalassotherapy
Treatments based on the use of seawater and seaweed, in baths, pools, water jets and body wraps.
Thalgobodytherm Wrap
A treatment for those who suffer different problems simultaneously, it combines a warm and cold mask.
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapy
This is a general term that encompasses many types of mind development therapies.
Thermo-Auricular Therapy
See Ear Candling
Thought Field Therapy TFT
Put simply, TFT treatments work like opening a combination lock to help solve pyschological problems and issues.
Tibetan Bon Massage
A very gentle massage combining a series of tiny delicate movements with mental exercise to release emotions and improve mental ability and vitality.
Tibetan Head Massage
An ancient and detailed system that aims to unite the mind, body and inner spirit of an ill person and to restore a dynamic balance.
Tisserand
Information on the Tisserand range will be added soon.
Touch Therapies
Traditional Chinese Medicine
An ancient system of healing and preventative techniques developed in China over millenia, specifically focusing on internal organ exercises and energy balance.
Tragerwork
This complementary therapy expands your consciousness by deepening your ability to feel and, in so doing, releases unconscious tension and associated memories held in your body.
Transcendental Meditation
Technique which gives a unique quality of rest to mind and body. It allows stress and tiredness to be released in a natural way, resulting in greater energy, clarity and enjoyment of life.
Transformational Hydrotherm Massage
The treatment usually takes place on a dry floatation bed, combining deep pressure massage and the therapist talking to you about feelings.
Transion
The use of physics, biology and computer technology developed by doctors determined to find a better way to exercise.
Trichology
Trichology is the science of the structure, function and diseases of the human hair. Clinical trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the human hair and scalp.
Tui Na Massage
Tui Na (pronounced 'twee-nah') massage is a complete healing system and is probably the oldest form of Chinese bodywork still practised.
TurboSonic Vibration Therapy
Provides a safe, effective way to excite human cells.
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Udavartana
An Ayurvedic treatment which involves a body mask treatment that promotes enzymes responsible for the metabolic process of the skin to improve the skins structure and reduce itchiness.
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Vaaspasveda
Vaaspasveda is a Herbal Steam Inhalation
Vacunaut
Vacunaut targets inch loss from the waist and stomach. It involves walking on a treadmill whilst wearing a specially designed neoprene suit with vacuum chambers around the stomach and waist.
Vakthraabhayanga
An Ayurvedic facial treatment designed to maintain healthy skin by regenerating the facial skin and muscle texture.  It includes massages with sandalwood cream and other herbal creams.
Vamana Karma
An Ayurvedic treatment which is a process of bringing toxins of the body to the stomach which are then removed through vomiting.
Vega Testing
Vega Testing is a simple, painless, food intolerance test, which precisely measures the electrical resistant at acupuncture points using a vega machine.
Vegetotherapy
A theoretical and practical bodywork therapy which involves specialised bodywork techniques and working with the breath to liberate the vegetative or autonomic nervous system response.
Vereka Karma
An Ayurvedic practice which involves administration of medication orally and elimination of toxins of the body through the same route.
Vetivert Essential Oil
This aromatherapy oil works to calm and sedate people with sleeping difficulties or high levels of stress and is characterized by its smoky, earthy smell
Vibrosaun
A therapeutic dry sauna which was originally developed in Australia for sports injuries and general muscle toning.
VIP Light Therapy
VIP Light Therapy is a treatment that uses UV and infra-red rays to relieve pain and repair body tissues.
Vision Quest
A Native American tradition and was one of the prime elements in American Indian Spirituality. It is often termed ‘A call for a period of time to be alone with nature’.
Visualisation
The idea behind visualisation is that you use the power of your imagination to help relieve symptoms or manage problems. Learning to direct and control images in your mind can help you to relax.
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Watsu
A holistic therapy leading to healing on many levels for both the giver and receiver.
Weight Loss
This is a specialisation of many salons, clinics, therapist, fitness instructors etc. Find ways and people to assist you with weight loss.
Wushu
Lieterally the Chinese word for "martial art," it combines and promotes physical fitness, self-restraint and mind-body awareness
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Yoga Massage
Yoga Massage (also known as Thai Yoga Massage or Nuad Boran in Thailand) is designed to improve one's self-healing by encouraging the flow of energy through (sen) lines in the body.
Yoga of the Heart
See Heart Yoga
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic programme designed to specifically target target each individual's personal health problems.
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Zen Chi Aerobic Massager
The Zen Chi Aerobic Massager (also known as the Zen Chi Relaxerciser machine) is device that aims to improve one's health.
Zen Therapy
The Japanese art of exfoliation and acupressure massage created to ease tension, revive, relax and balance the mind & body. 
Zero Balancing
A therapy for the body and mind, through gentle stretches and pressure at particular parts of the body that relate to particular joints.
Zone Therapy
Designed to encourage self-healing, Zone Therapy is a form of Reflexology or Acupressure applied to pressure points on body zones or areas.

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