Therapies

What is Chiropractic and how does it Work?

We use the McTimoney method of Chiropractic which is a whole body approach using gentle and effective adjustments to the body to create balance throughout in addition to free movement of joints and muscles in a drug free and hands on manner. I also incorporate various soft tissue techniques  ensuring the musculoskeletal system as a whole is looked after at each session.

Can Chiropractic help you?

The gentle nature of the McTimoney method makes it especially suitable for people of all ages including young babies, pregnant women and the elderly as well as treating minor sports injuries. 

The following conditions often benefit from treatment:

Chiropractic can help with a number of problems including:

• General, acute & chronic backache, back pain 
• Low back pain
• Headaches coming from the neck 
• Shoulder rotator cuff injuries, disease or disorders
• Minor sports injuries
• Sciatica 
• Migraine prevention
• Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis 
• Generalised aches and pains
• Mechanical neck pain 
• Muscle spasms
• Plantar fasciitis (short term management)
• Soft tissue disorders of the shoulder
• Elbow pain and tennis elbow arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck
• Cramp
• Tension and inability to relax

What to expect from your first treatment

Your Chiropractor will first take a case history regarding your general health background as well as details of your symptoms. This will help in assessing and analysing your particular problem. They will then thoroughly examine the joints in your body, literally from head to toe, using only their hands, and make the appropriate adjustments where necessary. You can remain clothed in loose fitting clothes or sports wear or there are gowns you can wear if you prefer. If your Chiropractor discovers or suspects a problem which requires medical investigation or an x-ray, they will refer you to your G.P. How many sessions will you need? The number of sessions needed varies considerable depending on

• Your age
• The nature of your problem

 

Typically most patients need between two and six sessions (your chiropractor will advise) initially at weekly intervals, then gradually more widely spaced out, by which time a noticeable change should have occurred, though treatment can continue for longer. 

Responses and Reactions to Treatments During a course of treatment most patients feel physical changes as the body re-aligns. These may include a brief period of stiffness or tiredness, but more often a feeling of well-being and relief from stress. 

For more information and to view video clips of the treatment go to: www.mctimoneychiropractic.org

Prices

Adults - First treatment 60 mins £58 Subsequent treatments 30 mins £45

Children - First treatment 60 mins £45 Subsequent treatments 30 mins £35

What Is Traditional Acupuncture?

Traditional acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine that has been effectively used over several thousand years and has its origins in China and other Eastern countries. From Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy, known as Chi or Qi - flowing through the body in a smooth and balanced way. When this vital energy becomes unbalanced, illness may result. The acupuncturist aims to bring harmony and balance back to the client's Chi. As this happens, the client's symptoms and overall health will improve.

Chinese Acupuncture treats the person individually, looking at life patterns etc. rather than treating symptoms in isolation. This makes it a system of healing that treats holistically and can work on many levels, from the physical to the psyche.

What can it help?

The list below gives examples but is by no means exhaustive.

Muscles and joints: Back / joint pain, Tendonitis, Arthritis / bursitis, Sports injuries, Muscle spasm, Respiratory, Asthma, Bronchitis, Shortness of breath

Addictions: Smoking, Alcohol, Drugs, Food

Digestive system: Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Constipation, Epigastric pain, Ulcers, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Colitis

Ear, nose and throat: Dental pain, Sinusitis, Chronic coughs

Psychiatric: Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Stress

Neurological: Headaches, Tremors, Post-stroke, Chronic pain

Gynaecological and urinary: P.M.S. Menopause, Impotence

Cardiovascular: Blood pressure, Poor circulation, Anaemia

Dermatological: Acne, Herpes, Eczema

Cost:

Free 15 min consultation available

Acupuncture treatment 45 mins £45

Acupuncture full diagnosis with treatment if needed £50

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a relaxing, holistic treatment which is believed to date back approximately 5000 years, originating in Egypt and China. It aims to stimulate the body's own healing process, enabling the body to restore balance and harmony whilst inducing a feeling of well being. A body in balance increases its ability to heal itself while promoting feelings of relaxation and calmness. It is believed that every part of the body is reflected on the feet and these reflexes are stimulated through reflexology.

The therapy treats the whole person rather than as a collection of symptoms.

What to expect during the treatment

Following a consultation, you will be invited to be seated on a reclining chair or couch. Due to the fact that the treatment will only be carried out on your feet, you will remain fully clothed with just the removal of your shoes and socks.

The therapist will work on the reflex points using fingers and thumbs applying different pressures and specialised massage techniques. Most people, during the treatment, experience a feeling of being deeply relaxed and soothed.

Our lives are increasingly challenged as we cope with ever increasing demands. It is important to acknowledge ways in which we can support ourselves and help cope with the stresses of modern life. It is acknowledged that we are all individuals and may respond on an individual basis to treatments. Following a treatment people often feel deeply relaxed, have reduced anxiety and experience improved sleep, relief from tension and improved sense of well being.

Cost:

Treatment (60 mins) £46

Life can be better

Working with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, we look at what the client wants to achieve rather than on the problem(s) that prompted them to seek change. The approach focuses on the present and future and not on the past. The Hypnotherapist asks the client to consider their preferred future, for instance, what would be better if the problem had improved? What would have changed? This enables the client’s possible solutions to become more apparent and worked towards.

Hypnosis itself reduces anxiety and this is done very simply through relaxation and visualisation, allowing the client to focus on the positive aspects of their lives that encourages a shift in perspective. Working with the client, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help with Confidence and Self Esteem problems. The therapy can also help (if necessary in conjunction with medication) with the treatment of Depression and Anxiety, including Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Minor Phobias such as spiders, water, flying etc. and public speaking can also be minimised, along with painful memories and traumatic experiences.

Hypnotherapy can effectively help:

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Panic Attacks
• Phobias
• Habits
• Pain Control
• Lack of Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Fear of Flying
• Weight Control
• Ease Childbirth
• Lift low moods
• Sports Performance
• Anti-Smoking Therapy (Single Session)

Hypnotherapy can also help with many other problems.

How many sessions will it take?

The number of sessions required varies as it is dependent on the clients’ problem, however, this and the type of therapy will be assessed during the free initial consultation.

How much will it cost?

Initial Consultation with Sue - Free

Session with Sue (1 hour) - £60

Anti-Smoking Therapy with Sue (single session of 1½ - 2 hours) - £130

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a non-invasive holistic treatment using natural energy flow through the Reiki practitioner’s hands to the client for well being and health. Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) is a Japanese word meaning Universal life Energy. Reiki was developed in Japan in the early 1900's by Dr Mikao Usui. A Reiki practitioner will have received attunements from a Reiki Master to attune them to the Reiki energy, which then is channelled through to the recipient during a treatment.

What to expect during the treatment Following a consultation, you will be invited to lie on a massage couch or a chair if preferred, remaining fully clothed. The therapist then places their hands gently on or above your body in a sequence of positions, holding each one for several minutes. During a treatment, you may experience feelings of warmth, tingling and deep relaxation.

Potential benefits include:

• Reduced fatigue
• Sense of well-being and good health
• Deep relaxation to relieve symptoms of stress
• Deep relaxation to relieve symptoms of tension
• Positive impact on mood

 

Cost: £45

This form of massage would be advised for people suffering from the lasting effects of sports injuries, neck/shoulder stiffness, headaches, tight hamstrings or calves and low back/sciatic type pain (where a confirmed disc problem is not implicated). Generally it is the use of much deeper massage techniques to apply pressure in areas of discomfort, encouraging the relaxation/lengthening of tense muscles. Throughout the treatment the massage will be aimed at both areas of discomfort and related areas of pain referral. Although the client is encouraged to relax, on occasion they may be required to work with the therapist in order to facilitate a greater depth of work. A session may include Postural Assessment, Trigger Point work, NMT (Neuromuscular Technique) – essentially sustained pressure in tense areas to encourage a release of endorphins to suppress pain and so release tension. MET (Muscle Energy Techniques) – a collective name for a variety of techniques that stretch, strengthen or break down fibrous adhesions in which the client’s own effort and movement, rather than that of the therapist, provides the primary force in helping to alleviate the problem. STR – Soft Tissue Release – sustained pressure on the adhered fibres whilst stretching the muscle away from this fixed point by moving the joint.

Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese medical treatment, it treats musculoskeletal pain, stimulates blood flow and encourages nutrients to the area. It is suitable for tight aching muscles and is used in conjunction with deep tissue massage, it promotes drainage of blood and lymph and localised muscle tissue is relaxed and loosened. The cup is applied to the skin after oil is put on it, a vacuum is obtained and a slight pulling sensation is felt along with an immediate release of tension. Slight discolouration of the skin can occur after treatment, this is normal and disappears after a few days.

Cost:

Treatment (60 mins) £46

Back, Neck & Shoulders: Treatment (45 mins) £36

Aromatherapy massage is a deeply relaxing therapy which works well on an emotional as well as a physical level. Aromatherapy oils are sourced from nature (leaves, berries and plant roots) each possessing their own excellent healing qualities. Prior to your massage, oils will be selected to suit your specific requirements at that time.

Massage with aromatherapy oils combines the effects of the oils themselves with the important element of human contact between the Aromatherapist and the client. What to expect during the treatment Following a consultation, a blend of essential oils, will be chosen individually for you, in response to how you are feeling emotionally and physically.

These will then be diluted in Vegetable carrier oil which is suitable for you, then applied using a variety of Aromatherapy massage techniques to soothe and ease tension whilst you are lying on a massage couch, covered for modesty by towels.

Potential benefits include:

• Sense of well-being and good health
• Deep relaxation to relieve symptoms of stress
• Deep relaxation to relieve symptoms of tension
• Positive impact on mood
• Relaxing the nervous system
• Improving the circulation
• Removal of toxins
• Hormonal balance

Cost:

Full Body Treatment (60 mins) £46

Back, Neck & Shoulders Treatment (45 mins) £36

This is massage incorporating the use of warmed basalt stones (Basalt stones are chosen for their heat-retaining properties). The stones are heated in a bath of water, dried and then run over the body during the massage to warm the muscles. The warmth from the stones penetrates to create a deeply soothing and relaxing experience.

Cost:

We have 4 different individual therapists that offer Hot Stone Massage, each work slightly differently, please contact us for more details.

Cost:

75 mins £55

45 mins £40

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is a holistic treatment that concentrates on the shoulders, upper back, neck, head, scalp and face. It has been used in Asia over the last 5000 years and is commonly practised daily by the female side of families in India today. It was brought into the UK in the 1970's as a mixture of western and Indian techniques.

What to expect during the treatment

Following a consultation, you will be invited to be seated on a chair. For the treatment, you will just need to remove upper body clothing and a towel will be provided for your modesty and then oils will be applied using various massage movements to the back, neck, shoulder, head, scalp and face. If you prefer the treatment to be carried out without oils, this is possible, please just bring a t-shirt to wear.

Potential benefits include:

• Improved hair condition
• Improved circulation
• Improved energy levels
• Stimulation of Lymphatic system
• Reduced stress
• Removal of toxins

 

Cost:

Treatments - 45 minutes £36 30 minutes £33

What is Swedish Massage?

Swedish massage is the most common and widespread massage technique in the West, unlike the more spiritual disciplines associated with Eastern types of massage, Swedish is based entirely on Western concepts of Anatomy and Physiology. Combinations of techniques are used including effleurage (gliding strokes) petrissage (kneading) and tapotement (hacking) it is a firm yet often deeply relaxing type of massage.

Potential benefits include:

• Ease in muscle tension.
• Increased flexibility for muscles and joints
• Increased circulation
• Increased lymphatic drainage
• Decreased stress levels

Full body massage 60 minutes £46

Back and neck massage 45 minutes£36

Microsuction is a procedure that uses gentle suction to remove excessive ear wax. It’s is performed under direct vision with the use of magnifying glasses (Loupes) which enable a detailed view of the inner and outer ear.

One ear: £45.00

Both ears: £65.00

Home visits available on request at an additional cost.

Please note: a £20.00 non refundable deposit will be taken at booking and deducted from treatment cost. A consultation fee of £20.00 will be charged in the event of no wax found.

Hairstroke Brows – £299 2hrs (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment) This is the perfect choice for someone with very light, sparce or overplucked brows, anyone suffering from hairloss and anyone who wants a very natural looking result.

InvisiBrows – £299 2hrs (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

These are more of a shaded brow or powder brow but are specially created to give a soft, pixelated finish without any hard outlines. Particularly good for oily skin. (Coming soon)

Combination Brows – £349 2hrs 30mins (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

If you like the natural, fluffy fronts of hairstroke brows but would like a bit more depth and shading through the mid and tails of your brows then combination is the choice for you.

Babyliner/Lash Enhancement – £299 Upper and Lower/£199 Upper only/£149 Lower only 2hrs/1hr 30mins (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

This is the most subtle eyeliner treatment I offer and the end result will give the eyes a beautifully framed appearance without the look of wearing eyeliner. It involves filling in the gaps along the lash line to make it appear as though there are more lashes. Can be applied to the upper and lower lid.

Eyeliner – £349 Upper and Lower/£249 Upper only/Lower only £199 2hrs (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

A more noticeable eyeliner finish on this treatment for those who, like myself, enjoy wearing eyeliner but not the hassle of reapplying it everyday or it smudging!

Lip Liner – £179 1hr 30mins (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

With this treatment I can help to redefine the edge of your lips where the natural pigment has faded over time. This will give you a clear guide to follow when applying your lipstick colour of choice.

Lip Blush – £329 2hrs (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

This is a gorgeous choice for anyone who would love to add a natural flush of colour to their lips whilst also giving more definition to the edges to really enhance what you already have. The illusion of fuller lips and no reapplying lipstick for the next 2 years – yes please!

Full Lip Colour – £349 2hrs 30mins (includes ‘Perfecting’ session 6-12 weeks after initial treatment)

Very similar in process and result to the Lip Blush treatment except more colour pigment is implanted to give a more dense saturation of colour. After consultation, your chosen colour will be used to create your perfectly defined, smudge-proof, killer lips.

These are for existing clients only and there is a price scale dependant on how long original treatment was done. If month than 18 months has lapsed since the initial treatment, a new treatment fee will be applicable.

If you have existing work done by another pmu artist but are wishing to have one of my treatments on that area, a consultation will need to take place for me to offer guidance on whether I can help. A consultation fee will be charged but can be redeemed off a treatment if one can go ahead.

Colour Boost

Brows –

£149 Hairstroke/InvisiBrow

£169 Combination

Eyeliners –

£149 Upper and Lower

£99 Upper or Lower

Lips –

£169 Lip Blush/Full Lip Colour

£99 Lip Liner

Retouch

At times a retouch is required after the initial treatment and the perfecting session. This can be due to a number of factors. The skin is a living organism and is therefore unpredictable in how it will react to treatments. Results can and never should be guaranteed. If a retouch is advisable then it needs to take place no longer than 12 weeks after the perfecting session.

Brows- £75

Eyeliners- £65

Lips- £75

Emergency Removal – From £120 1hr 30mins (Premium service due to short notice required)

This process is specifically for the removal of a semi-permanent makeup treatment (currently just brows and lips), that has been performed no longer than 48 hours prior to the emergency removal appointment.

If you have changed your mind or something has gone wrong with the treatment you have had with an spmu artist, there is a window of 48 hours in which you can begin removal. Beyond this window you must wait for 6 weeks until the original treatment has fully healed and then begin the lightening/removal process.

Lightening/Removal – £80 1hr (course of treatments usually required)

A natural solution of salt and saline is used in this treatment the same way a semi-permenant treatment happens. Over the course of a number of sessions the original makeup treatment can be lightened ready for a new treatment to take place or removed as much as is able.

Salt and saline is much more gentle and effective than laser removal treatments as they target all colours of the pigment which a laser cannot.

The amount of sessions required to achieve the desired result can vary depending on various factors including size of area, saturation of pigment, how long pigment has been there. An estimate will be given at the consultation.

Radiation Markers – From £50 30mins (1 client treated for free each month)

Anyone who has gone through a cancer treatment will most likely be left with the markers used to help target the right area for treatment. Some people like to keep these as a way of remembering their journey and that they are a survivor. Other people would rather these were removed and move on with their lives.

The removal service I offer is effective at lightening/removing these for you if that is what you would like.

Meso Glow – *Star treatment* £99 1hr 15mins (including consultation)

Double cleanse/Dermaplane/Skin peel prep/Peel/Neutralising/Microneedling with serum/Moisturiser/SPF

This is the VIP of facial treatments and a ‘covers all’ approach to unlocking your beautiful new skin and radiant glow.

After skin is given a thorough cleanse, up to 3 week’s worth of dead skin cells will be removed from the skins surface along with the fine vellus hair (peach fuzz).

Skin is then prepped ready for the recommended peel (Liquid Enzyme or Cherry).

The peel is then removed and skin neutralised before a powerful serum is used along with microneedling. The microneedling creates minute channels to allow the serum to penetrate the epidermis and evokes a wound-healing response in the body which will increase collagen and elastin production.

Once the microneedling is complete, a specifically chosen moisturiser will be lightly massaged into skin followed by the Cell Biologique SPF.

Mini Meso - £75 1hr (including consultation)

Double cleanse/Skin peel prep/Peel/Neutralising/Microneedling with serum/Moisturiser/SPF

In this version of the signature treatment, everything is included from the full Meso Glow apart from the dermaplaning. The peel and microneedling will still create great results in this treatment choice.

Mini Micro - £65 45mins (including consultation)

Double cleanse/Microneedling with serum/Moisturiser/SPF

The perfect ‘in between’ treatment for those wanting to enhance the effects of microneedling between peel and dermaplane sessions or as a stand alone treatment in itself.

Meso Peel – £45 30mins (including consulation)

Double cleanse/Skin peel prep/Peel/Neutralising/Moisturiser/SPF

A wonderfully relaxing treat for your skin. After consultation, the correct peel will be chosen and once applied will work its magic to remove trapped dirt, oil, dead skin cells whilst also balancing skin tone and texture.

• Liquid Enzyme Peel – Suitable for all skin types and is infused with pineapple and papaya derived enzymes. Works quickly to polish and regenerate skin. • Brightening Cherry Peel – Great for hyper pigmented, oily, combination and mature skins. Promotes collagen formation and even skin tone. Also works on addressing pigmentation, acne scars and age spots found on the face, neck and decollete.

Skin Renew Dermaplane Facial* - £65 45mins (including consultation)

Double cleanse/Dermaplane/Moisturiser/SPF

Keeping things simple and sublime by shedding that unwanted build up on your skin and revealing a new youthful glow.

*Optional add on of a skin peel for £10

All treatments are based on treating the face and jaw line. Neck and decollete also respond very well to these treatments (with the exception of dermaplane) and these areas can be added onto a treatment for an additional £20.

Supercharged Glow

This is THE choice for those who are wanting to see amazing results quickly. The course lasts for 5 or 9 weeks and starts and finishes with a full Meso Glow treatment (also one at week 5 for the 9 week course). You will then enjoy a weekly Mini Micro treatment on the weeks in between.

The regularity of treatments will intensify your results and leave your skin supercharged from within and radiant on the outside.

It is recommended that you then continue with 4 weekly treatments to maintain the effects.

5 Week course £375 9 Week course £650

All other treatments are recommended to be taken every 4 weeks to maximise their effects.

Courses of 4 x 4 weekly treatments

Meso Glow £375

Mini Meso £280

Mini Micro £250

Meso Peel £175

Skin Renew £250

Courses of 8 x 4 weekly treatments

Meso Glow £725

Mini Meso £550

Mini Micro £475

Meso Peel £325

Skin Renew £475

Continue your treatments benefits with ‘at home’ products which, when used in conjunction with regular treatments will take your results to the next level. These can be ordered at your treatment or pre-ordered ready to take home with you after.

We offer a wide range of Aesthetic treatments with 2 highly skilled therapists, Please see Therapist profile for our Aesthetic Therapists Abby Standerwick and Sam Ell for more details on what treatments they each offer and how to book an appointment.