An Evening Course
in Complementary Therapies

11 introductory workshops led by trained therapists.

The course runs for 11 weeks (Wednesday evenings).
Starting at 7.00pm on Wednesday 19^th September 2007.
Cost £40.00

Please pick up an enrolment form or print this one.

Join our therapists for this interesting course.
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Learn more about Complementary Therapies.

Wednesday 19th September 2007	CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY (Hilary Percival)
Wednesday 26th September 2007	AROMATHERAPY (Maria Cornall & Susan Cookson)
Wednesday 3rd October 2007	REFLEXOLOGY (Susan Cookson & Hilary Percival)
Wednesday 10th October 2007	HYPNOTHERAPY (Julian & Michaela Gill)
Wednesday 17th October 2007	ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE (Anne Whitehead)
Wednesday 24th October 2007	HALF TERM - NO COURSE
Wednesday 31st October 2007	ACUPUNCTURE (Anna Krypczyk)
Wednesday 7th November 2007	HOMŒOPATHY (Helen Blackett)
Wednesday 14th November 2007	EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (John Blackett)
Wednesday 21st November 2007	OSTEOPATHY (Tamsin Hewitt)
Wednesday 28th November 2007	DIETICIAN (Linsey Perrin)
Wednesday 5th December 2007	APPLIED KINESIOLOGY (Robin Percival)

Osteopathy Tamsin Hewitt Osteopathy is an accepted approach to healthcare which is based on an established system of clinical diagnosis and manual treatment (it is recognised by the British Medical Association as being a 'discreet clinical discipline'). A caring approach to the patient and attention to individual needs are particularly important. Osteopaths work with their hands, using a wide variety of treatment techniques. These may, for exmple, include soft tissue stretching techniques, passive joint movements to improve mobility, or manipulation technques designed to improve the function of a joint. Aromatherapy Marina Cornall & Susan Cookson Aromatherapy uses essential oils to treat a wide variety of problems as well as general relaxation. These oils are used in massage as they are easily absorbed through the skin. The aroma helps to enhance the mind and body and lifts the spirits so much that they can have a tremendous therapeutic influence on physical and psychological symptoms. The therapist uses a compilation of appropriate oils for the treatment of each individual. Reflexology Susan Cookson with Hilary Percival Every organ, structure and system of the body has a corresponding reflex point on the feet and hands and reflexologists apply pressure techniques to those points to induce therapeutic effects in affected parts of the body and the whole body. Reflexology can thus be used for virtually all health problems. Best results are obtained from working with the feet. Homœopathy Helen Blackett Homœopathy is an effective and scientific system of healing which assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. It recognises that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that it is the person who needs treatment rather than their disease. Homœopathy uses remedies made from a very wide range of substances including minerals and plants. They are made through a process of repeated dilution and shaking which makes them more potent but also safer. Since there are only infinitesimal amounts of the substance in the remedy they cannot act like conventional drugs which override the body's own healing mechanisms. Instead they stimulate the body into doing whatever is necessary to return the body to a state of health. The remedies work with the body to promote a state of balance, strengthen the immune system and help the body to more easily cope with the stresses of life. The remedies are usually given as tablets or in water. Cranial Osteopathy Hilary Percival Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body, including the head. It is extremely effective in treating a wide range of conditions in people of all ages, from birth to old age. Cranial Osteopathy is used extensively to treat babies and children with sinus and dental problems, colic, ear infections and glue ear, behavioural and learning difficulties, headaches, asthma plus many other conditions. Hypnotherapy Julian and Michaela Gill What is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a state of conscious relaxation during which the mind and body can be programmed for change. It can therefore be used effectively in therapy. Modern understanding of hypnosis leads us to realise it is not a form of sleep, or trance, or anæsthesia or any kind of unconsciousness. The most commonly accepted definition is: an altered state of conscious awareness. This altered state is usually a state of relaxation, during which the person is fully aware of their surroundings, is able to move, speak, open eyes and even to stand up and leave the premises. Neuro-Linguistic Programming is a new and exciting system of technique of change. Related in some way to hypnosis, it is extending our understanding of people and their capacity to change. Applied Kinesiology Robin Percival This is a system of diagnosis based on muscle testing. It is a means of evaluating the structural, biomechanical and mental aspects of a patient. It employs manual muscle testing to complement other methods of diagosis enabling the practitioner to asses the unique needs of each patient. Applied Kinesiology is used: To find areas of poor function To determine the necessary treatment Evaluating whether the treatment is effective Ascertaining whether the treatment is of a lasting nature Acupuncture Anna Krypczyk Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing developed over thousands of years in China and other eastern countries, which is increasingly being recognised as 'effective' by Western health practitioners and patients. Traditional acupuncture is based on the principle that our health is dependant on the balanced functioning of the body's energy. This energy flows throughout the body but is concentrated in channels beneath the skin known as meridians. When imbalances occur the result can be 'ill-health' as we know it in the West. Acupuncture involves very fine needles being placed into specific points on the meridians in order to 'kick-start' the body into repair and rebalance the energy flow. Emotional Freedom Technique John Blackett EFT is a relatively new but highly effective treatment sometimes called "acupuncture without needles". It generates its results by balancing the body's energy meridians while the client "tunes in" to their problem in a gentle conversational manner. It parallels acupuncture, except that needles are not used. Instead, certain meridian points are stimulated by tapping with the fingertips while the client focuses on the issue they wish to resolve. In this way an important link is established between mind and body. Quite often people are aware of the events or memories that trigger emotional discomfort int heir lives, but they have not yet connected those memories to the symptoms of disease in their bodies. Correctly applied, EFT will often result in the dissolving of both the emotional upset and physical symptoms. Alexander Technique Anne Whitehead The technique allows the body to work according to the way it is designed and creates freedom in our thoughts, movements and actions, rather than always being a slave to our habits. It can help prevent muscle stiffness, improve breathing, better balance coordination and awareness, improve performance in sports, music and drama and help cope with stress. Dietician Linsey Perrin Registered Dieticians are uniquely qualified to help promote nutritional well-being, treat disease and prevent nutrition related problems by translating scientific information about food into practical dietary advice for nutrition and health. Examples of conditions that dieticians are commonly involved in the dietary treatment of include diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, IBS (and other bowel related disorders), womens health including polycystic ovarian syndrome, osteoporosis and food intolerances. Dieticians are also well placed to provide individual advice regarding other health issues including childrens/teenage diets, vegetarianism, vitamins and minerals, mens health, preconception and pregnancy.