Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy specializes in the treatment of injuries, illnesses and disabilities that impact movement and wellbeing. Physiotherapists treat people using specialized pain relieving equipment (modalities), movement and exercise, manual therapy, soft tissue massage, education and advice. We offer treatments relating to the following conditions:
Musculoskeletal: preventing and treating clients with musculoskeletal conditions such as neck and back pain, arthritis, knee/hip disorders.
Neurological: promoting movement and quality of life in patients who have had severe brain or spinal cord damage from trauma, or who suffer from neurological diseases such as stroke, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.
Pain: managing or preventing chronic pain conditions cuh as fibromyalgia and its impact on function.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a technique that helps the body manage a health condition and enhance general wellness. By manipulating the soft tissues of the body and putting pressure on the muscles, this service will improve your health and relax your muscles. The benefits of this technique are reduction of stress and anxiety, help with pain, and rehabilitating injuries. Our massage therapists in the following types of massage:
Swedish Massage: is a gentle type of full-body massage that’s ideal for people who: are new to massage, have a lot of tension, are sensitive to touch.
Aromatherapy Massage: is best for people who want to have an emotional healing component to their treatment. This massage combines the gentle touches of Swedish massage with the addition of essential oils.
Deep Tissue Massage: uses more pressure than a Swedish massage. It’s a good option if you have chronic muscle problems, such as soreness, injury, or imbalance. It can help relieve tight muscles, chronic muscle pain, and anxiety.
Tuina Massage and Cupping: originated in ancient China and is believed to be the oldest system of bodywork. Tuina massage stimulates the flow of qi to promote balance and harmony within the body. practitioners use oscillating and pressure techniques that differ in force and speed. This massage can be done as a stronger deep-tissue massage or a more gentle, energetic treatment using techniques such as acupressure, myofascial release, and reflexology.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin using hair-thin needles which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioner's hands or with electrical stimulation. Using acupuncture points, this treatment stimulates the central nervous system. With the stimulation, chemicals are released into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals help the body’s natural healing abilities and increase the body’s physical and emotional well-being. This technique relieves discomforts that are associated with many diseases, conditions and pains.
Osteopathy
Osteopathic treatment is based on the idea that all the body's systems are interrelated. The goal of osteopathy is to restore that proper balance and function, allowing your body to heal through its own natural processes. It works to balance your nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems, improving your range of motion and relieving discomfort or other symptoms. It is a manual form of therapy that not only focuses on the specific area of pain, but also helps balance the body’s systems for better health and wellbeing.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a treatment that helps with stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other mental health conditions. In this treatment, professionals use methods such as talk therapy to help individuals learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a system of treatments that helps the body heal itself using alternative, natural therapies to modern medicine.. Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) design medical care plans to suit individual needs and health conditions. Our ND may offer the following:
- diet and nutrition recommendations
- homeopathy, a type of natural medicine
- herbal dietary supplements
- herbal dietary supplements