Complimentary Treatments & Therapies To Try

In our Therapy & Treatment Centre sponsored by Napiers - 2010 saw an even bigger range of complementary treatments and therapies for visitors to learn about, try or just get more information on.

Available at the show in 2010 were:

• Homeopathy
• Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy
• Bowen Technique
• Reflexology
• Shiatsu
• Colonic Hydrotherapy
• Massage
• Alexander Technique Teaching
• Acupuncture
• Edinburgh Fertility Clinic
• Herbal Medicine
• Thuja Organic Health & Beauty
• Food Sensitivity Testing
• Life Coaching

The complete range of treatments and therapies available at the show in 2010 is being added to daily, so keep checking the web site.

Independent Complementary Therapists Exhibiting at Your Healthy Living Show

In addition to the Napiers Centre there will be several independent practitioners at the show this year. More details to follow soon.

Napiers Therapists

Napiers has become the UK's leading force in complementary and natural health care and is dedicated to the best of health and wellbeing through the use of herbal medicine and other Natural Therapies. Today they have one of the largest teams of professional natural health and herbal practitioners in the UK offering wide range of complementary therapies.

Jill McLaggan (Napiers) – Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue , Sports Massage and CranioSacral

Jill has been working to help people improve their wellbeing since 1993, firstly as a fitness instructor then personal training and subsequently as a massage therapist. She is qualified in therapeutic, deep tissue and sports massage. Indian Head and Hot Stone Massage and CranioSacral Therapy and has been a massage therapist for the last 11 years.

At the show she will be offering 15-20mins taster sessions in Indian Head and seated upper back and neck massages. Cost £10.

Roy Mulholland (Napiers) – Shiatsu

Sensei Roy Mulholland works as an Iridologist, Shiatsu Practitioner and Chi Kung teacher. He has been called a Barefoot Doctor and specializes in a form of shiatsu called Barefoot Shiatsu. His skills were honed at the world’s top spas and clinics treating dancers and professional athletes and has been awarded the accolade by Conde’ Nast as one of the top shiatsu therapists in the world, featured on Nationwide TV and in the Sunday Independent. Roy’s Shiatsu is based on Chi Kung and Chinese Medicine, the 'Tai Chi of bodywork'. Shiatsu means 'the healing power of the fingers'.

At the show he will be offering Methodology or Shiatsu taster session for 15 – 20mins. Cost £10.00.

He is also offering an introductory hour treatment for £40.00 at his clinic.

Lisa Beveridge (Napiers) - Reflexology

Lisa graduated from Edinburgh's Napier University with a Distinction in Reflexology. She won the University prize within her programme of study for outstanding achievements. Lisa continues to further her knowledge and skills in this field and also specialises in Maternity Reflexology. Lisa believes that Reflexology can benefit everyone as it is a holistic non-invasive therapy based on the principle that the hands and feet represent an entire map of the body. Reflexology removes toxins, restores balance, promotes better circulation, strengthens the immune and lymphatic systems and is particularly useful in helping conditions such as M.E, IBS, hormonal imbalances, respiratory problems, sleep disorders, headaches; stress related conditions, oedema as well as many minor ailments of pregnancy. Treatment lasts one hour in Napiers, normal cost is £40 although Lisa is doing a half price introductory offer.

At the show she will be offering a half hour session for £10.00

Edinburgh Fertility Clinic

The Natural Fertility Centre is Scotland's first and only integrated and complementary clinic offering specialist advice and treatment on all matters concerning fertility. Combining Nutrition, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Conception Coaching and Hypnotherapy, our aim is to optimise a couple's reproductive health to achieve the best possible chance of conceiving. We also have close links with IVF clinics in Edinburgh and Glasgow and work to support couples going through IVF or other Assisted Reproductive Techniques. For couples who want to know more, we will be giving a talk about our work on Saturday 12th June and will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions.

Caroline Madden BA BTAA ITEC – Bowen Technique and Indian Head Massage

Caroline qualified in 2005 through the Bowen Association UK and is an experienced practitioner in Bowen Technique and Indian Head Massage. She runs established clinics at Napiers and regularly attends specialist courses such as Mother & Baby Bowen, Working with Back Pain and Assessment Skills. Her experience includes addressing conditions such as stress, headaches, frozen shoulder, post viral fatigue, sciatica, hamstring and knee injuries, menstrual problems, hay fever, asthma and back pain (including pregnancy related).

Bowen effectively balances the body, aids postural realignment and releases muscular tension through gentle moves across muscles, tendons and ligaments. Indian Head Massage is a deeply relaxing therapy beneficial for headaches, congestion, stress / anxiety and upper body muscular tensions.

At the show she is offering the following - Bowen Technique – 20 minutes @ £10 and Indian Head Massage – 20 minutes @ £10

Tel: 07816 888 847 Email: info@naturallybalanced.co.uk / Web: http://www.naturallybalanced.co.uk

Robin & Andrea St. Claire – Alexander Technique Teaching

Robin & Andrea are both fully qualified Alexander Technique Teachers, with almost 20 years of teaching experience apiece. They have worked with Napiers since 1993. The taster sessions on offer at the show are a lively, fun way to start to explore learning the Technique, and to help someone see how they could benefit from using the Technique in their everyday lives.

Robin & Andrea will be giving short 'taster' Alexander Technique lessons, each lasting 15 minutes and costing £5.

Dawn Leuchars – Colonic Hydrotherapy

Nurse Dawn Leuchars has several years experience with Colonic Hydrotherapy. Colonics helps symptoms of IBS, bloating, gas, constipation, Candida, Mucous, Toxins. Improves lethargy, skin, headaches and used to DETOX. Warm water is gently flushed in to the colon loosening old faecal matter and gas. ‘ Plaque’ can build on the colon wall, thickening, causing reduced bowel function. Stomach massage is used to heighten results. Treatments leave you feeling light and energetic. A cumulative effective is obtained with colonics. Life style and nutritional advise is tailored to you. Completing a course of 4 treatments, 1-2 weeks apart is recommended.

Treatments are 1st appointment 1hr 15mins - £65.00 repeat appointment 1hr - £55.00. For further information please email her on dawnbreaks@hotmail.com.

Jessica Weatherall – Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy

Jessica Weatherall is an Osteopath, a hand on treatment aiming for whole body health. She works with people of all ages, and has a particular interest in Cranial Osteoapthy for pregnancy, babies and children. She is experienced and passionate about Osteopathy, working to get to the cause of the problem, whether it be a back injury, migraines, recurrent sports injuries, or a crying baby. Please come and say hello and ask any questions you may have about whether Osteopathy may be appropriate for you or your family. For more information see http://edinburghhealth.com

Jessica will be offering 15 minute whole body assessments for £5.

Lynn Bennett – Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy

Lynn graduated in 1991 and provides the holistic therapy of osteopathy and cranial sacral osteopathy in order to treat ailments related to the skeletal, muscular and joint structure, as well as the underlying cause. Lynn uses this non-invasive technique of osteopathy or cranial sacral osteopathy to alleviate problems such as neck and shoulder pain, headaches, repetitive strain injury (RSI), sports injuries and much more. At the show she will be offering fifteen minute taster sessions for £10. Promotional offers at her clinic - £10 off your first appointment and £10 off a follow up appointment, when you refer a friend.

Elizabeth Biagi – Homeopathy

Elizabeth Biagi RSHom qualified as a Classical Homeopath in 1996 after studying Homeopathic Medicine at The London College of Classical Homeopathy (Edinburgh), she is a registered member of The Society of Homeopaths. Elizabeth has been practising at Napiers since 2007 seeing clients of all ages for general health issues and wellbeing. She has a special interest in Homeopathy for Fertility, is a Foresight Practitioner and is currently training as a Natural Family Planning Teacher as well as attecounding homeopathic post graduate seminars and courses on fertility, pregnancy and childbirth. On the day she will be offering Helios Childbirth Kit and 18 Basic Remedy Kit rrp £26.95 - £24 at HLS. Yes Baby an organic fertility friendly lubricant for couples trying to conceive rrp £24.99 - £24.00 at HLS.

Book in for a mini consultation on Sunday, 15 mins £10 , your opportunity to ask Elizabeth how homeopathic medicine can help you. £5 off all consultations booked at the show.

Find out more about Elizabeth and Homeopathic Medicine at www.edinburghhomeopath.co.uk.

Richard Blair M.R.S.S. (T) - Shiatsu

Richard has been in practice since 1991 and is registered with the Shiatsu Society as a teacher and Practitioner. More recently becoming a voluntary member of the CNHC. Richard taught night classes for 10 years and for the Edinburgh School of Shiatsu. He uses a variety of energetic styles in his treatment both the more physical, stronger techniques and the lighter emotive ones. The Shiatsu treatment is different for each individual, depending on their energetic imbalance and requirements. It is helpful for a broad variety of conditions from Stress through to emotional issues and physical trauma through to general lethargy. Richard will be offering 20 Minute Seated Shiatsu sessions - £15

Kate Roddick – Holistic Therapies

Kate has been practising for over twenty years in clinic, after spending seven years in Dharmasala. India , studying Tibetan Health Care. Since then she has qualified in many Holistic Therapies including Life Skills Coaching. Using a unique chart to help you realise you potential and moving on. Come and have a chat with her to find out more about her consultation using her Life Chart, NLP and EFT. This treatment is useful if your life has gotten out of kilter and you need to find useful tools to recognise how to move forward. By having a clearer sense of where you are now. You have a great chance of mapping out your future!

She will be offering taster session on the following: Life Chart Analysis - 15minutes for £10.00 / Neurolinguistic Programming – 15 minutes £10.00

Come and speak with Kate and receive a 20% discount on your first consultation.

Susan Bowyer - Manual Lymphatic Drainage (intermediate/Vodder) & Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, NLP

Susan has been a massage therapist for over 16 years, trained by Claire Maxwell-Hudson in 1994. At the Stockbridge Clinic she offers Therapeutic Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Vodder)*, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, CST1 and NLP.

For more information go to www.mlduk.org.uk or to Susan's website www.susanbowyer.com.

She will be offering 20 minute sessions of MLD on Sunday, treating the neck and face, for £10. MLD is an extremely gentle, yet effective treatment, working directly on the lymphatic vessels and helping the lymph fluid to move more effectively.

Julie McGregor - Herbal Medicine - Dip Phyt., CPP, BFRP

Julie has been working in herbal medicine for 15 years and has been practising as a herbalist for ten years. She is also a registered Bach Flower Practitioner. Julie enjoys helping people with a wide variety of health issues. Herbal medicine may help with stress and anxiety, digestive problems, skin complaints, hormonal disorders and much more. She also runs the Pregnancy, Baby and Child Herbal clinic at Napiers the Herbalists, Edinburgh. As a parent herself, Julie appreciates that many parents are keen to explore natural remedies when it comes to their children’s health.

At the show Julie will be offering a 15 minute mini consultation (including a blood pressure check) for £10 and money off vouchers for her clinics at Napiers.

Shona Hamilton - Food Sensitivity Testing

Shona has worked at Napier’s for over 15 years where she has gained a wealth of knowledge about various complimentary therapies although. She trained as a Food Sensitivity tester with The Health Partnership Company, where she was taught how to use the 3 point marker system.

The system Shona uses is quite unique as it looks at different factors which can determine your choice of foods to eliminate. She considers each individual’s life style to ensure the goals set are achievable. You will be given a helpful booklet which can assist you through the elimination diet and any other dietary changes.

At the show, Shona and her colleague will be available to give advice about the tests and if it would be suitable for you. The test can take over an hour and to allow you to get a thorough one to one treatment she will give you a voucher to receive a discount off an appointment with her at Napiers.

Fiona Morris MA BSc MNIMH - Herbal Medicine

Fiona is a Medical Herbalist running Napiers Whole Family Clinics and Herbal Home Visit Service, with a passion for natural healthcare and a particular interest in preventative health, stress, and family healthcare. She offers talks, workshops and herbal healthcare consultations to support individuals and groups of family and friends of all ages and health conditions.

In a consultation, Fiona listens to your herbal healthcare needs, assessing your overall physical, mental and emotional health. This involves a detailed case history taking, including your current condition, past medical history, family history, medications, lifestyle, diet, and physical examinations where relevant. A herbal treatment plan is discussed and given alongside lifestyle and nutritional advice.

Please visit www.fionamorrisherbalist.co.uk for further information.

Fiona will offer free tea & tincture tastings. Book in for a mini-consultation at the show for 15 min @ £10 to discuss what herbal medicine can do for you.

Free gift vouchers of £5 off a first consultation will be available on request, with a special offer of £10 off a consultation booked at the show.

Quintus Farrell ( Licentiate in Acupuncture - LicAc )

Quintus Farrell has been practising acupuncture since 1996. He studied at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, Berkshire. Quintus also spent time in China in the city of Hangzhou at the Zhejiang College of Chinese Medicine studying Acupuncture and related subjects. Quintus has practised in London, Edinburgh, Hawick and Peebles, and has worked for voluntary groups as an acupuncturist, such as LGBT, Body Positive and the Depression Alliance.

Acupuncture is widely considered to be beneficial for a range of illnesses and symptoms, from clearly defined complaints such as headaches, vomiting, neck ache, and back and dental pain, through to more general feelings of ill health such as nausea or low energy. Acupuncture is often used in the treatment of a variety of conditions and in conjunction with western medicine. Increasingly women are choosing to have acupuncture to support them throughout pregnancy, labour and after giving birth.

For further details please visit his website www.quintus-acupuncture.co.uk.

Independent Complementary Therapists

Coming soon...