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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a 6000 year old art which uses certain points on the body to balance energies and either stimulate or sedate individual nerves or organs. This well proven method of treating the cause of pain or disease forms a major part of treatment programs, using laser, electro, disposable needles and moxibustion.

Acupressure
This incorporates working on the tsubo (finger pressure) points as in shiatsu, with other oriental techniques which work on the meridians to bring about a balance between yin and yang. This helps the flow of energy, encouraging the body to balance and normalise, and is useful for a wide range of health problems.

Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is re-education of body/mind - a way of recovering the lightness, grace and co-ordination of the natural self when disrupted or lost. The technique is particularly sought after for rehabilitation and re-establishing free movement and skill in action, correction of physical posture, releasing muscular tension and especially for relaxation and the elimination of stresses that have become habitual and are undermining our well being.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is defined as the controlled use of essential oils in a positive way to maintain good health and revitalise the body, mind and spirit. Essential oils are defined as the volatile aromatic principles contained in plants which are extracted by various methods. For therapeutic applications, NO synthetic substances (e.g. fragrance oils) are used - only 100% plant based essences. Aromatherapy today is the marriage between an ancient art form employed by the oldest civilisations known to us, and modern science involving oils and their effects - and the body's response to them.



Art Therapy
Gently empowering, sometimes challenging form of psychotherapy which actively and creatively engages you in exploring and developing your inner world and beyond. No artistic skill required.

Ashtanga Yoga
Based on the teachings of Sri K Pattabhi-Jois. The series of postures work towards a moving meditation resulting in a light strong body, and calm mind. Ashtanga is on of the more aerobic yoga techniques.

Astrology
The study of the stars and planets to reveal their influence on persons, events, and to foretell the future.

Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the oldest, most complete system of natural health care know to mankind. It recognises that three basic principles (Doshas) which make up a unique mind/body type for every individual. These Doshas are known as Vata, Piutta and Kapha and their balance determines our state of health. A qualified practiioner is able to assess this balance through a sophisticated process of pulse diagnosis (Nadi Vigyan).
Ayurveda puts focus on the patient, not the disease. Understanding of the patient's mind/body type is essential to diagnosis and treatment, and special emphasis is placed on the therapeutic effects of diet and healthy digestion, as well as techniques to balance behaviour and emotions. Consciousness is considered to be of primary importance in maintaining optimum health and meditation techniques are emphasised to develop integrated holistic functioning of the nervous system.

Beauty Therapy
Beauty therapy is the term used to classify many types of treatments usually found in day spas.
Beauty therapies include: nail art, facials, pedicures, manicures, massage, body wraps, waxing, and much more. Beauty therapies vary in technique, setting, and length of treatment.



Bioresonance Therapy
Bioresonance Therapy works through the body's energetic system. All cells emit weak electromagnetic waves similar to brain waves. BICOM therapy uses these plus those waves of substances (foods, bacteria, etc.) for therapy. It separates these waves into healthy and unhealthy components. The healthy waves are boosted and returned to the patient to strengthen normal functions. The unhealthy are only returned after being inverted, thus cancelling their effect in the body. With a food allergy, eliminating the unhealthy response means the patient can eat the food without suffering any allergic symptoms. For a virus, such as Ross River Fever, however, the whole signal is cancelled and symptoms such as joint pain and chronic tiredness diminish.We test for a reaction by using EAP (electronic Accupressure, using traditional Meridian & EAV, using the Voll meridians) to test the body for strains due to substances and regulation readings as for Hormones etc.

Biofeedback
Biofeedback therapy is now more accurate with the assistance of the new SCIO Biofeedback device. The main premises of Biofeedback therapy are that the body is electrical in nature, that it has the ability to heal itself if the right conditions or stimuli are provided, and that as the client becomes more aware of that which has been unknown to them, they can make changes to improve their wellness. Biofeedback is a TGA approved module for stress reduction and relaxation and as such, has a role to play in eliminating the barriers to good health and does this by targeting very specific stressors it detects in the body and its electrical field. Biofeedback therapy can assist to balance or harmonise any aberrant frequency. People suffering from the following conditions often respond well to stress reduction with Biofeedback therapy. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - Insomnia - Physical Injuries - Learning Disabilities - Hypertension Headaches - Migraine - Addictions - Weight loss - Chronic Pain - Infections - Chronic Fatigue - Arthritis Depression - Immune disorders - Anxiety - Eating disorders - Neuralgia - Incontinence.

Bowen Therapy
The Bowen Technique is a series of soft tissue movements designed to return the integrity of the muscles which re-align the body, thus enhancing general health. There are specific treatments for backs, whiplash, frozen shoulder, RSI, asthma, knees, elbows, ankles and many other health problems.

Brain Gym
Brain Gym is a series of physical exercises that improve mental awareness, increase concentration, and aid in memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, and physical coordination. Through movement, Brain Gym stimulates the brain's neural pathways. Brain Gym is commonly employed in schools as well as corporate, performing arts, and athletic training settings.



Breathwork
Breathwork is one of the most powerful transformative tools we have to access our essential nature and develop our true potential.The use of Conscious, Connected Breathing supports us to clear unresolved issues, dissolve limiting beliefs and free ourselves from the unhealthy hold that some past events have on our lives. Breathwork guides the unfolding of our full potential generating a feeling of aliveness and sense of inspiration as we move towards fulfilling our dreams. Breathwork is very much client focused. The client learns experientially about the unique interaction of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels of being, and how they themselves, through awareness and experience of the Breath, can bring themselves into balance and create a sense of well being. A Breathwork practitioner brings to their practice a distinctive approach developed through their own personal and inner journey with the Breath, as well as empathy for the range of experience that clients will have.

Buteyko
Clinically trialled in Australia for asthmatics with a success rate of 96%. This method of breath therapy is described as safe, fast, effective, drug-free, self generating way of optimising oxygenation to every call, and taking the body from a state of defence and merely existing to truly living by perfecting what you do most - breathing! It is an excellent method for people with a variety of conditions such as allergies, sinus, anxiety, snoring, sleep and circulatory problems, migraines, ADD and CFS. This unique technique treats the causes, cleanses the body of toxins, saves you money and improves your quality of life.

Chakradance™
Chakradance™ was created by Natalie Southgate in 1998. This healing form of dance concentrates on personal experience rather than on performance. Participants are guided by music to tune in to the 7 Chakras - potent energy centres that lie between the base of the spine and the crown of the head which in Eastern tradition are believed to be the gateways between mind body and spirit. Each Chakra is related to a different aspect of our life, resonates to a different sound and holds a specific colour. By moving through the Chakras with the aid of music participants will feel different sensations, feelings and emotions at each Chakra and can express these in dance, thus the movement is guided from the inside out. Everybody is different so in a Chakradance™ session everyone dances differently as well!

Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in China over 3,500 years ago, making it a truly ancient way of healing. Different methods are used during treatment to bring the body to balance. These include: acupuncture which works on the meridians (ear & body), cupping which is used to move blood & qi (energy) and to remove stagnations, and moxibustion which involves lighting a mugwort herbal stick and using it as a warming treatment. Diet therapy and herbal formulas are also considered. TCM treats most disease and illness and can also be used as a preventative measure.




Counselling
There are numerous different fields of counselling, however, in general counselling is a therapy in which the practitioner employs a combination of personal relations and professional techniques to help the client discover their past and their present mental, emotional and psychological influences.Once an understanding of the patient's condition has been reached, counsellors aid the patient in making necessary changes so as to better their life. Counselling styles vary therapist to therapist, some working more in the past, others more in the present. Counselling is invaluable in situations of crisis, extensive grief, trauma, relationship problems and emotional and psychological problems. Counselling can be done for the individual, family, couple, or group.



Colour Therapy
Colour therapy is one of the oldest therapies, being practised in the colour healing temples of Egypt and Heliopolis over 4,000 years ago. There are many ways of application - beamed directly onto the body with a coloured crystal torch through the feet or directly onto areas causing discomfort; silk scarves, colour breathing, solarised water, visualisation, diet, crystals and gemstones, clothes and décor, gem remedies, flower and environmental essences and aura-soma oils. Colour therapy has no side effects and is wonderful for stress, depression, cancer, blood pressure, burns, etc. just to name a few imbalances. Having colour treatment is a wonderful way of becoming balanced through the aura and chakras (subtle bodies) with music, crystals and visualisation.

Core Energetics
This is a form of body psychotherapy that addresses the mind and thought, the feelings and emotions, the soul and the body and it's surrounding energy field. We build defences to loving during early childhood and these blocks can affect us in areas of health, career, money, relationships, etc. Practitioners help the individual to identify and resolve these 'core' beliefs, thus opening up the heart and realising the creative energy at the core of our being.

Craniosacral Balancing
Craniosacral Balancing allows the body to unwind and release pain and stress from old injuries, accidents and emotional traumas. Through a very precise, gentle and intuitive touch, the practitioner uses the bones of your head and sacrum (lower back) to ease abnormal restrictions in the body. Your health depends on the health of your central nervous system. So many conditions such as headaches, neck and back pain, whiplash, CFS, depression, jaw problems, ADD, hyperactivity, learning problems, cerebral palsy, autism, scoliosis, stress, birth, surgical or emotional trauma, endocrine system imbalances, sciatica, and eye problems all respond to this work. Babies with trauma, colic and sleeping difficulties and mothers with post natal depression respond quickly to Craniosacral Balancing.

Crystal Therapy
Crystal therapy is the placement of crystals and gemstones upon the chakras and subtle energy centres of the body. The practitioner chooses the crystal/s best suited to the client for its energy healing qualities. Crystal and gemstone therapy can clear and remove energy blocks within the auric field, helping with past trauma, phobias, addictions and the regulation of the physical body.



Dance/Movement Therapy
Dance Therapy (also referred to as Movement Therapy) is a process of expressing the psychological through the physical. Dance Therapy helps people process and express emotions, and work with past events and experiences through movement. Dance Therapy can be a series of choreographed movements, or a series of improvised ones. Dance Therapy is beneficial on social, emotional, and physical levels. Throughout the ages and in numerous different cultures dance has been a powerful means of expression, used in prayer, healing, initiation and story telling. Dance Therapy harnesses the powerful connection between the psychological and the physical, helping to release the memory of experience and emotion that is held in body muscle. Some benefits of Dance Therapy include: bringing joy and confidence to one's life, allowing for an exploration of anger, frustration and loss, providing an opportunity for exercise, muscle toning, well-being and coordination.

Dorn Spinal Therapy
This therapy is a holistic, gentle, effective way to correct misalignments of the spinal column and joints.
It is a safe form of adjustment that can help with back pain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, neck and joint pain, migraines, hip problems and other chronic conditions.


Diet/Nutrition
We are not only what we eat but what and how we utilise it. Did you know that over 100 illnesses can be caused by nutritional deficiencies? These deficiencies may have arisen because of: the quality of our food, the quantity we eat, the efficiency of our own unique digestive systems to digest, absorb and utilise the food or our own unique bio-chemistry. A natural therapist can give advice on reversing these deficiencies via information on using food as 'medicine' plus the usage of food supplements when/where needed.

Ear Candling
Candling of the ears is an ancient, mild and natural healing technique that has it's origins in China, Greece and Egypt and is used by the Hopi Indians of America. The therapy helps remove years of built up wax and debris and will assist in relieving irritation and noises in the ears. It is particularly useful in regulating pressure in the ears prior to air travel and has the added benefit of increasing blood supply to the ears.

EMF Balancing
EMF Balancing is a powerful and exciting technique used to realign your electromagnetic field. The many benefits of the alignment include: the integration of your spirit with your biology; deep relaxation; access to energy blocked in your past by emotion; accessing your powerful "Core Energy"; learning to co-create your world with intent; understanding your history as a source of your wisdom. There are four 1 hour sessions, each with it's own benefits including stress reduction, balancing the wisdom and emotion, self direction and increasing the flow of your spiritual intelligence.

Emotional Freedom Technique
EFT is a rapid change technique for emotional healing. It is successful in clearing stress, distress, fear, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, sadness, guilt, addictive cravings, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder and a range of physical symptoms. The underlying theory is that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. By clearing the disruption on an energetic level, we simultaneously clear the emotional level. Clearing is done by simply tapping on an sequence of acupuncture points whilst focusing on the problem in a particular way. Results are far more rapid than traditional forms of psychotherapy.



Emmett Technique
The technique can be used as an effective adjunct to enhance the treatment value of other types of muscle release and neuro-musculoskeletal therapy, or may be used as an effective therapy on its own. Practitioners are taught ways to more accurately assess client status and to apply techniques derived from NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) for better client outcomes.

ENAR
The ENAR Personal Healer is a hand-held, battery operated, therapeutic medical device, for either therapist and/or personal use. The ENAR or Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator, delivers non-invasive, non-toxic, computer modulated, therapeutic electro-stimulation, onto and through the skin.

Energy Healing
Energy Healing is a technique that clears, energises, harmonises and balances the recipients energy system through gentle touch. Energy Healing can employ the principles of Reiki, EFT and Spiritual healing and is often used in collaboration with other alternative healing therapies.

Feldenkrais
The Feldenkrais Method® is a unique system of somatic education, using gentle sequences of movement to learn how to reorganise patterns of each action. Much of the work involves letting go of ways of moving and holding the body which are habitual and restrictive. The process of re-learning free movement is facilitated by slow lessons which should involve no strain or pain at all. By becoming more relaxed and aware of how the individual body moves, the pupil has more freedom to choose a range of movements. The benefits of the method are not confined to the body, as physical movement and posture can have a profound effect on the mind and emotions. Feldenkrais helps you to gain access to more of your underlying potential - to enhance well-being and prove flexibility in all aspects of life. This can be either in individual hands-on sessions, Functional Integration® or in group classes (Awareness Through Movement® ATM).



Feng Shui
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of balancing and harmonising individuals and their environment. It has been used for centuries in promoting health, well-being and prosperity through appropriate placement and design. The principles of Feng Shui are applied to siting and location, building and interior design, furniture placement and the orientation of individuals, within residential and commercial premises.

Flower Essence Therapy
Flower Essences are safe and powerful remedies that anyone can use. A few drops of these subtle healing remedies taken under the tongue, go directly to the source of an imbalance in the body via the meridian system. In so doing, healing happens first on an energetic level and then on the physical level.


Hatha Yoga
Although Hatha refers to any form of yoga using posture and breath, the Hatha style is often slow to medium paced. Hatha is a good introduction to yoga as its focus is on the breath, allowing you time to learn postures and the philosophy behind them.

Healing Touch
Healing Touch is an energy based therapeutic approach to healing, a philosophy, a way of caring and a sacred healing art. By the use of touch, harmony and balance is restored to the body and energy systems, therefore promoting self healing. HT is beneficial for people suffering sinus problems, stress and chronic illness and is particularly useful for back and joint pain, tension and migraine headaches.



Herbal Medicine
Herbal treatments are not a new thing but a very old and tested method of bringing balance back to a sick body and maintaining its health. As a food, medicine herbs are effective because they are electromagnetic and supply the body with cellular nutrition which allows a process of restoration. As the chemistry of each herb varies, it is important that the dispensing of herbal medicine be undertaken by a thoroughly trained herbalist who has a wholistic approach to the healing, prevention and maintenance of each individual's health.

Homoeopathy
Homoeopathic remedies are specifically prepared as minute doses and are carefully selected on the basis of the client's personality, characteristics and own personal experience of disease. After using the correct remedy, the patient experiences the disappearance of symptoms, an improvement in general health and an overall sense of well being. Homoeopathic remedies are often used in the home for minor accidents, ailments and simple home prescribing but constitutional treatment by your Homoeopath will result in a deeper and more sustained result for recurrent and chronic cases.



Hypnotherapy
Through achieving an altered state of consciousness in which attention is focused, hypnotherapy enables the individual to achieve specific goals. Hypnotherapy has assisted many people to improve self esteem, particularly in public speaking, and coping better in social situations; to eliminate unwanted habits such as smoking, nail biting, excessive eating; to control pain (as in childbirth) and assist in the body's own healing mechanism; to deal with trauma, including past sexual or physical abuse or those recurrent flashbacks and nightmares often experienced following severe accidents, hold-ups and natural disasters. Hypnotherapy is a very natural and highly effective form of therapy for many people; there are no side effects, you can't get stuck in it and you are fully aware and in control at all times.

Inner Child
Inner Child Work refers to experiential therapy processes aimed at healing the 'wounded inner child' we unconsciously bring with us from childhood. This is the part of us that fears abandonment or vulnerability, is shamed, hurting, angry or vindictive, and which can create havoc in our adult lives. In healing the wounded child we liberate the healthy child to be a more dominant part of our being, e.g., joyful, feeling playful, spontaneous, curious and creative.

Iridology
Iridology is a method used by many natural therapists to diagnose the state of health of a client by studying the iris of the eye. Each area of the body and its organs relates to a different area of the iris, much like reflexology on the feet and hands. By studying the colour, straightness, texture and overlying deposits of the iris fibres, a practitioner can make inferences about the areas or organs of the body represented by those fibres and make a diagnosis and treatment plan for each individual client.



Iyengar Yoga
BKS Iyenger was one of the more influential teachers of yoga. The style is characterised with precise alignment of the body held for longer periods to truly open and extend into the pose. Often props are used within the class to attain your optimum pose.

Kinesiology
This is the use of a muscle response to identify areas of stress or dysfunction in the body's energy field. It can be used to identify and balance both physical problems that are causing disfunction of tissues and organs and also mental and emotional stress that is blocking personal growth and affecting a person's ability to function effectively in the world. It is a 'whole person' approach to health, combining ancient oriental principles and recent Western developments, with emphasis on nutrition, exercise, posture and muscle balance. These techniques are helpful in correcting back and neck problems, allergies, dyslexia, co-ordination, learning difficulties, emotional stress, structural problems, sporting injuries and nutritional imbalances.

Kinergetics
Kinergetics is a form of kinesiology, one of the fastest growing streams of natural and alternative therapies worldwide. Kinesiology has a strong background in two other major natural therapy traditions: Chiropractice and Traditional Chinese Medicine. From these it draws understandings about musculature and energy flows which help a practitioner to identify root causes of weakness, stress and illness. A therapist uses an indicator muscle on the client's body to identify these root causes, any of which may reside in an individual's physical system (their skeletal, muscular, nervous, immune, digestive, reproductive, respiratory and skin systems), or their mental/emotional system (which include areas such as their beliefs, fears, anxieties and memories). The muscles yield up valuable information in a form of biofeedback between client and therapist. Once problem areas have been identified, the only correction or intervention necessary is healing energy. Kinesiology's overwhelming emphasis is on the reintegration of body and mind that allows our bodies to heal naturally. It is a fast, simple and effective method of releasing pain, dispelling stress, and locating and correcting some of the emotional and metaphysical causes of disease.



Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga uses a system of physical Asana (postures), breath exercises, meditation, mantra and relaxation to help expand spiritual awareness. Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan is based on kriyas, or specially formulated sets of exercises. Practising Kundalini Yoga can have an effect of heightened self-awareness and vitality. As with many forms of Yoga Kundalini can help you feel more in control, with enhanced peace of mind, concentration and self-confidence.

Life Coaching
Life Coaching provides you with someone who is on your side. You will get your life moving towards the success you deserve, see how you live your life and what barriers you put in your way. You will have insights into how you can change, and breakthrough to a better future.

Lymphatic Drainage
The Lymphatic system is responsible for removing metabolic waste, toxins, excess water and bacteria from the body; it is the premier component of the immune system. Lymph nodes are located around the body (neck, groin, armpits etc) and are connected by a series of vessels that transport waste out of the body. As muscle movement is required in order for the vessels to transport the liquid waste out of the body, Lymphatic Drainage expedites this process by providing a gentle whole body treatment that works the muscle groups and stimulates the Lymphatic system, bolstering the immune system. Lymphatic Drainage is hugely beneficial for persons suffering from colds and flus, and for persons getting over or fighting illnesses.



Massage CHINESE
Massage from the Arabic word 'masah' means to stroke with the hand. In applying trained methods of touch, massage facilitates relaxation & reduces stress, aids circulation, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and brings the body into physical and emotional balance.Massage is the deliberate application of touch that restores the physical balance of the body's soft tissue through friction, kneading, percussion and the application of finger point pressure.Chinese Massage works primarily with acupressure points and the twelve main meridian or energy pathways along the body to assess and restore the body's physical and emotional/spiritual balance.Chinese Massage incorporates varying techniques and pressure of touch, and can be both clothed or applied with oil.

Massage CORPORATE/Workplace
With stress and stress related diseases taking it's toll on business productivity, the introduction of Corporate massage has assisted in reducing absenteeism. On-site massage provides a 15 minute acupressure treatment that concentrates on the employee's back, neck, arms and shoulders, reducing tension which leads to headaches, repetitive strain disorders and back pain. This treatment can be carried out at the work station and takes no longer than a short tea break.

Massage DEEP TISSUE
Massage from the Arabic word 'masah' means to stroke with the hand. In applying trained methods of touch, massage facilitates relaxation & reduces stress, aids circulation, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and brings the body into physical and emotional balance. Massage is the deliberate application of touch that restores the physical balance of the body's soft tissue through friction, kneading, percussion and the application of finger point pressure. Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the release of toxins and tensions in large muscles by 'un-sticking' the deep muscle tissue. Strong muscle compressions are used in conjunction with friction along the muscle grain to stimulate increased blood and oxygen flow to areas of fatigue. Deep Tissue massage can be both corrective and therapeutic, because it is working deep within the body, Deep Tissue Massage also has the potential to release emotional trauma that has been stored in the body.



Massage INFANT
Loving touch is as essential to the health of a baby as is nutrition and sleep. Through massage we communicate this affection which also reduces tension, relieves colic, strengthens the immune system, teaches the ability to relax and enhances parent-child bonding, producing happy, calmer, healthier babies.

Massage HOT STONE
A soothing and relaxing form of massage that uses smooth, heated stones - often basalt which is a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well. The heat of the stones helps to loosen and release tight muscles, and traditional Swedish massage strokes are used whilst holding a heated stone. As the stone cools, it is replaced my another.

Massage LOMI LOMI
Lomi Lomi is an ancient Hawaiian healing tradition that has been practiced throughout the South Pacific for thousands of years. Lomi Lomi is both a physical and spiritual healing therapy, employing the theory that pain is caused by a blockage or disruption in the flow of the body's energy. Lomi Lomi consists of long full body massage, plus vigorous and soothing palpitations of the body by the practitioner to restore harmony. A session of Lomi Lomi should be energising, soothing and relaxing.

Massage MOBILE SERVICES
Mobile massage brings massage to your home, or office! The method of massage varies according to the practitioner's qualifications. Please refer to their personal profile to determine the location and technique employed by each therapist.



Massage PREGNANCY
During pregnancy, anxieties and fears, extra weight load and discomfort are all stress producing. General massage is a pleasant way to reduce stresses which lead to back pain and insomnia. It also benefits by reducing fatigue and swelling, promoting flexibility of muscles, ligaments and joints and sedating the nervous system, thus preparing for an easier more relaxed delivery.

Massage REMEDIAL
This involves various soft tissue and muscle manipulation to enhance and re-educate the body muscles to function correctly. Various techniques can be used which promote easing of pain due to tension and lack of blood flow to areas. Improves range of motion for limbs, release of pressure on the nerves from muscles being in spasm, increasing lymphatics or immune system and increased blood flow and the body's natural healing process.

Massage SWEDISH
Swedish massage is also referred to as relaxation massage. Swedish/relaxation massage uses light to moderate pressure, designed to relax the muscles, improve circulation and to soothe the nervous system.



Massage THAI
Massage from the Arabic word 'masah' means to stroke with the hand. In applying trained methods of touch, massage facilitates relaxation & reduces stress, aids circulation, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and brings the body into physical and emotional balance. Massage is the deliberate application of touch that restores the physical balance of the body's soft tissue through friction, kneading, percussion and the application of finger point pressure. The ancient tradition of Thai massage is an interactive manipulation of the patient's body through passive stretching and pressure applied by the hands and feet of the practitioner. In Thai massage the skeletal structure is adjusted and brought back into alignment, flexibility is increased and tensions are released, internal organs are stimulated and the patient's energy flow is balanced. Thai massage is simultaneously relaxing and energizing. Thai massage is preformed on a floor mat through loose clothing; no oils or lubricants are used.

Meditation
Traditionally, meditation is a simple process to allow the awareness to move from the active and cluttered levels of thinking to the more silent and orderly levels of the mind. Its regular practice will cultivate the nervous system to function in a more coherent, calm and settled manner, resulting in greater clarity of mind and ability to concentrate, improved health, inner contentment and ultimately higher states of consciousness.

Music Therapy
Music therapy is an allied health profession practised throughout Australia and in more than 40 countries around the world. It is the planned and creative use of music to attain and maintain health and well-being, and may address physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals within a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy focuses on meeting therapeutic aims, which distinguishes it from musical entertainment or music education. People of any age or ability may benefit from a music therapy program, regardless of musical skill or background.



Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial Release Therapy alleviates pain and restores function, motion and comfort to the body. The term 'myofascial' refers to the muscles and connective tissue that surround muscle groups and compartmentalize the different parts of the body. Myofascial Release Therapy treats poor posture, physical injury, illness and stress that can all throw off the delicate balance of the patient's fascia network. Through stretching and massaging, the therapist manipulates the patient’s body to restore the function and movement of the body's fascia network. The fascia network links all the body's organs and tissue and its state is reflected in the rest of the body often manifesting as muscle soreness, pressure on bones, illness and discomfort. By restoring the fascia network to a healthy state Myofascial Release Therapy alleviates an assortment of ailments, such as; lumbar pain, back strain, carpel tunnel syndrome, fibrosis, chronic headaches, vertigo, cervical pain, whiplash, birth and abuse trauma and chronic pain..

Myopractic
Myopractic Therapy consists of gentle deep tissue manipulation that alleviates many disorders and discomforts. The Myopractic school of thought stipulates that where there is joint, bone, or skeletal pain in general, there is one muscle, or muscle group, responsible. After posture analysis and patient assessment deep tissue work will ensue with the purpose of restoring balance and function to the offending muscle group, therefore easing the original complaint of pain or malfunction.

NAET
NAET is a non-invasive, drug free, natural solution to eliminate allergies and sensitivities of all types and intensities using a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture/acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, nutritional, and kinesiological disciplines of medicine.
One allergen is treated at a time. If you are not severely immune deficient, you may need just one treatment to desensitise one allergen. A person with mild to moderate amount of allergies may take about 15-20 office visits to desensitise 15-20 food and environmental allergens. Basic essential nutrients are treated during the first few visits. Chemicals, environmental allergens, vaccinations, immunisations, etc. are treated after completing about ten basic essential nutrients. NAET® can successfully eliminate adverse reactions to egg, milk, peanuts, penicillin, aspirin, mushrooms, shellfish, latex, grass, ragweed, flowers, perfume, animal dander, animal epithelial, make-up, chemicals, cigarette smoke, pathogens, heat, cold, other environmental agents. NAET® was discovered by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad in November of 1983.



Natural Fertility Management
Natural Fertility Management, (NFM), is a system of thought, education and training that allows women to have greater control over their fertility and reproductive systems through natural and holistic means. NFM trains women to hone their senses in becoming aware of their body's cycles, systems and sensations: their cervical muscles, their banal temperatures, and their lunar cycles to mention a few. Through mastering the recognition and understanding of the aforementioned, women can more accurately manage their fertility. NFM is used both as a means of decreasing the likelihood of fertilisation (approx. 97% successful when practiced correctly) or to enhance fertility. NFM presents a way for women to control their reproduction without the use of pharmaceuticals or hormone treatments (i.e. hormonal birth control), both of which often have negative side affects.

Naturopathy
The Naturopath deals with internal health problems, metabolic disorders and imbalances, through treatment of the whole person. In general, a wide range of diagnostic techniques are employed to assess causative factors, and treatment may involve dietary changes, herbal medicines, bodywork or nutritional supplements.

NLP
Neuro Linguistic Programming is a dynamic model of behavioural excellence. NLP pioneers, Richard Bandler and John Grinder, studied people who possessed and demonstrated excellence. By observing language structure, external physiological changes (voice tone, pupil size, breathing rate, etc.) and internal activity (internal dialogue, thought processes, etc.) they were able to map the processes, structuring them to be easily learnt and adopted. NLP has had proven effectiveness working with phobias, addictive behaviours, education and family and team dynamics.

Pilates
Pilates focusses on the core strength of the body to improve the stabalising muscles for sitting walking and moving in general. It is low impact and can include the use of machines to enhance a stronger more flexible body.Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century. It is a corrective system of exercising that focuses on the core muscles in the body - this helps to strengthen the spine and align the body. By strengthening the core muscles of the torso, back pain and other ailments can be alleviated. Pilates uses the breath and body awareness while doing exercises to build strength and stamina, lengthen muscles and increase vitality. Pilates can be taught in groups or one-on-one.



Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy is a powerful holistic healing system combining some of the world's most ancient medical wisdom with the most modern advances in health care. Current research demonstrates that electromagnetic forces are the foundation of life, documenting what the ancients said about life energy, chi, or prana. This life energy weaves the fabric of our beings, creating the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions in life. Disease, pain and stress are the results of underlying energy imbalances. Polarity Therapy improves the flow of energy in our bodies, bringing greater balance to the whole system. A Polarity Therapy practitioner can work with clients to help facilitate deep changes that increase well-being. Polarity Therapy is an integrated system that utilizes bodywork, awareness counselling, diet, and exercise as parts of a comprehensive approach to healing. Polarity Therapy bodywork is energy-based, similar to acupressure, Reiki, healing touch, and therapeutic touch, yet it is more detailed than these other approaches. The details of Polarity Therapy create greater precision in the therapeutic process, which allows energy-based healing to be very specific. This non-invasive bodywork balances the body's energy fields and currents. Balancing the life energy encourages healing of the body's tissues, organs, and systems, while integrating the emotions, mind, and spirit.

PSYCH-K
PSYCH-K is a non-invasive, interactive process of change. It is a simple, yet powerful technique to change self-sabotaging subconscious beliefs. PSYCH-K is derived from scientific research in brain dominance theory as well as ancient mind/body/spirit wisdom. It is process that transcends the standard methods of visualisation, affirmations, will power and positive thinking and is especially effective in the areas of behavioural/habit change, wellness and stress reduction.

Psychotherapy
Traditionally Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental and emotional issues psychologically rather than physically. A session usually involves a series of appointments where the client talks with a trained mental health professional one-on-one or in a small group. Psychotherapy can help with depression, relationship issues and negative behaviour patterns as well as many other issues, problems or challenges.



Pranic Healing
The science of Pranic Healing has existed for centuries, founded on the idea that imbalances within a person's energy field or aura are attributed to physical emotional and psychological ailments. Cleansing and removing the congested energy, which we all accumulate throughout life, can assist in the treatment of a wide range of ailments including stress, back pain, high blood pressure, depression cancer and other life threatening ailments. It can also be used as a wellness program. Pranic Healing is a no touch modality where the practitioner works over the energy centres within the energy field.



Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy encompasses a wide variety of humanistic and psychoanalytic approaches, theories and practices. Work may be with individuals, couples, families or groups. These broadly related, typically interactive approaches may engage the modalities of thought, feeling and spirituality. Enhancement of insight and awareness are sought and encouraged. The focus is upon the discovery of meaning through exposing patterns, personal metaphors, myths and stories with a view to individuals coming to a fuller comprehension of fundamental questions of identity, relationship and direction. Life may then be lived more zestfully and authentically (more in touch with one's self).

Qi Gong/Chi-Kung
Qi Gong/Chi-Kung is an ancient Chinese health and healing system that believes in harmonising/balancing the body, mind and spirit by cultivating 'life/vital energy' or 'qi/chi' through breathing exercises, simple movement and meditation. It has a remarkably positive effect on health (mental and physical) and can help achieve optimum health, prevent disease, increase vitality, reduce pain, slow aging, gain mental clarity, a calm mind and tranquillity.. The regular practise of Qi Gong/Chi-Kung exercises allow us to increase and gain control over qi/chi, the live/vital energy coursing through invisible channels (acupuncture channels/meridians) in our body. It is the maintenance of the smooth flow and balanced distribution of qi/chi that guarantees optimum health and a sense of well-being.

Quantum Touch
Quantum-Touch is an energy healing modality that applies the principles of resonance and entrainment to facilitate healing. Practitioners learn to focus and amplify life-force energy (known as 'chi' in Chinese and 'prana' in Sanskrit) by combining various breathing and body awareness exercises.  When the practitioner resonates at a high frequency, the client often entrains to, or matches, the higher frequency, thereby facilitating healing using the body's biological intelligence. Life-force energy affects matter on the quantum, subatomic level and works its way up through atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, and structure.

Raindrop Technique®
Imagine the sensation of sinking into a deep and blissful state of rest, as someone performs the ancient Tibetan version of reflexology on your feet. As you slowly (even reluctantly) come back to your body and roll over, you experience the gentle splashes as therapeutic grade essential oils are applied like drops of rain up your spine and to your tired muscles. These oils are then 'feathered in' using a spine-tingling technique inspired by the Native Americans, combined with deeply relaxing and revitalizing massage techniques. You can’t get more pampered than this!

Rebirthing
Rebirthing is intuitive breathwork done with a qualified, trained Rebirther, a professional who has studied the breath and its effects who is there to guide and assist with your breathing. The major benefit to Rebirthing is that your breath is always accessible to you. You can then use it to heal psychological conditions that are causing any negative emotional situations in your life. You can heal your body by breathing out toxins and stress, immeasurably increasing your physical comfort and pleasure. You will gain an increased awareness of yourself in present time by focusing on your breath because your present time awareness expands to include all of you.

Reconnective Healing
What is The Reconnection? Simply put, The Reconnection is the process of reconnecting to the universe that allows for healing on all levels to take place. The healings of The Reconnection and the frequencies on which they travel are of a new bandwidth, brought in via a spectrum of light and information that has never before been present on Earth. 'It isn’t mind over matter or conscious hypnosis. Something real happens during a Reconnective Healing session,' Dr. Pearl says. 'There is a vibration of truth when I get the answers and I simply know it to be.' During a Reconnective Healing session, the patient/client lies on a massage table, often with their shoes off for comfort. The practitioner holds their hands anywhere from six inches to six feet away from the patient, during which time they may begin to experience very obvious, palpable sensations.

Reflexology
Reflexology is a gentle form of healing done by applying alternating pressure to reflex points on hands, feet or ears which correspond to the organs of the body. Any soreness found can be an indication that the organ 'reflected' by that particular point is not functioning fully and continued stimulation for a short time seems to produce improvement. This work is done in an holistic way, that is, by working the whole of both feet or hands so that the whole of the body is stimulated. Sometimes when working on the feet there can be an immediate and dramatic change and at other times not, but overall there may be just a feeling of well-being at all levels.

Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese word representing Universal Life Energy. When activated and applied for purposes of healing, Reiki addresses mind, body and spirit. It accelerates the body's abilities to heal physical ailments, and opens the mind and the spirit to the causes of disease and pain, the necessity for taking responsibility for one's life, and the joys of balanced wellness. The essence of Reiki helps fill - in individuals and society - the need to be in balance and harmony with the Universal Life Force. Reiki is a simple, natural, effective and non-intrusive healing practice. A Reiki treatment involves the practitioner placing their hands in a sequence of hand positions on the body. The most common immediate response is deep relaxation.

Resonance Repatterning
The Resonance Repatterning system gives you the tools to change your resonance so you naturally and easily spiral up to a higher energy state of well being and coherence. Many ancient healing traditions are based upon these energy/frequency principles, including Chinese Acupuncture and Ayurvedic medicine, both of which are integrated into the Resonance Repatterning system. The Resonance Repatterning system also uses 21st Century technologies from new physics, applied kinesiology and energy psychology. Once you learn how to transform your mental-emotional blueprint, you can experience improvement in your health, energy level, self-confidence and your ability to go into action to achieve your goals and your vision.

Rosen Method
There are two streams to Rosen Method – movement and bodywork. Rosen Movement classes are simple physical therapy movements set to music which promote increased circulation, ease of breathing, flexibility, joint lubrication, body awareness, balance, coordination and overall ease of movement.
A Rosen Method Bodywork session is set up like a massage and the therapist uses gentle touch and talking to help the client become aware of the connection between our body, our mind and our feelings. It can relieve physical and emotional stress in our lives. Through this process we can unravel old habits and experience more freedom in our bodies and our lives.



Scenar Therapy
SCENAR is an acronym for Self Controlled Energo Neuro Adaptive Regulator. It is a reflex biofeedback device involving no drugs and no surgery, only light touch to the body with an electrical energy corresponding to the body's own signals. The SCENAR is a hand held bio-controlled electro-impulse therapy ideal for pain control in various functional and pathologic processes and helps to correct them by stimulating the body's own healing reserves. It is entirely non-invasive. Tests in Russia have since shown the device to be effective in managing pain in 80% of cases.

SHIATSU
Shiatsu is a massage technique which involves stimulating or relaxing the acupuncture points and energy pathways (meridians). The word shiatsu means 'finger pressure' in Japanese. It is very useful for relieving muscular tension, stress, aches, pains, stiffness, digestive disorders and insomnia. 

Spiritual Healing
Spiritual Healing is a naturally pure and gentle form of healing and has the ability to heal the heart, body and deep seated mind states.

Tai Chi
In Tai Chi, slow flowing movements that follow a set pattern, allow participants to harmonise mind, body and spirit and become more deeply centered in themselves. Tai Chi is often linked with martial arts but it is more like moving meditation. The emphasis is not on strength or exertion but on relaxation, concentration and balance, along with correct breathing. After much practice, the participant can become one with the movements, so they are actually happening through them. Tai Chi is excellent for those who have high blood pressure and heart complaints, tension and anxiety, as it promotes and maintains good health both physically and mentally.



Tibetan Pulsing
Tibetan Pulsing is an ancient form of healing and transformation. The aim is to melt blockages in the nervous system, dissolve dis-ease and restore the body's natural energy flow. Working through the body, we can heal not only the physical but also the emotional and mental levels. In this process, stress is released and a feeling of well-being, freedom and vitality arises. Through integration on all these levels, spiritual healing becomes possible.

The Journey
The Journey is cutting-edge transformation and healing work pioneered by internationally acclaimed, best-selling author, speaker and mind-body-healing expert Brandon Bays. It is recognised worldwide as a uniquely potent tool for awakening and liberating the infinite human potential. The work has helped thousands of people worldwide free themselves from issues like fear, anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, chronic anger and rage, physical illnesses and disease, and those relating to addictions and unhealthy behaviours, sexual abuse, relationship problems and career performance.

Theta Healing
Theta healing, also known as the Orion Healing Technique was developed by Vianna Stibal. It uses a theta brain wave state to connect with the energy of source. In this state it is possible to re-program negative core beliefs, heal damage to the DNA, clear self sabotage and retrieve scattered soul fragments.

Thought Field Therapy
Weekend workshops using a powerful technique designed to help people live a more fulfilling, happy life and become ‘free and whole’. This method of healing incorporates the tapping of acupressure points to assist the body in creating balance from anxiety, fear and other hindering thoughts/emotions.

Touch for Health
Touch for Health Kinesiology is a system of natural health care which combines muscle monitoring with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body function, applying a range of gentle, yet powerful healing techniques to improve health, well-being and vitality. Included in these programs you will learn about the many different energy systems that are in our bodies, and specific muscles that are related to them. These systems help us to maintain balance and harmony within the body.

Simple yet powerful corrections are applied, using muscle monitoring to create balance within the meridian system of the body - on all levels. Touch for Health Kinesiology addresses the structural, nutritional and emotional stresses
common in our everyday life. TFH Kinesiology can be learned easily by all people who are concerned with personal development and growth. These exciting and specialised group of workshop seminars are presented by our professionally trained and registered Touch for Health Instructors



Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in China over 3,500 years ago, making it a truly ancient way of healing. Different methods are used during treatment to bring the body to balance. These include: acupuncture which works on the meridians (ear & body), cupping which is used to move blood & qi (energy) and to remove stagnations, and moxibustion which involves lighting a mugwort herbal stick and using it as a warming treatment. Diet therapy and herbal formulas are also considered. TCM treats most disease and illness and can also be used as a preventative measure.



Transpersonal Counseling/Therapy
It is the joining of therapeutic theory, intuition, spirituality and even mystic ways of being. Transpersonal therapy works on the basic assumption that physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth are interrelated and must therefore be integrated into an holistic form of therapy incorporating all facets of the person's being. Therapy may include Yoga, Meditation, Zen Buddhism, and mystical ways of being and helps to develop a philosophy of life, sense and meaning.

Wu Tao - Dance
Wu Tao or The Dancing Way, is a dance-based therapy that balances and harmonises the flow of Qi (life-force energy in the body). It has its foundations in Oriental Medicine, and is a system of healing, with a wholistic philosophy and practice, that restores balance to the person on all levels. The main form of Wu Tao is a series of dances that balance the Qi. This is achieved by activating and stretching the channels (called meridians), which are the pathways through which the Qi energy flows. Each dance, (there are 5) works on balancing two meridians, which belong to a particular element (e.g. Kidney / Bladder Meridians belong to the Water element). The dances are learned and then performed to beautiful melodic music which corresponds with the particular energy and quality of the element for which it is used. The end result is an experience of beauty, harmony and balance, physically, energetically and mentally, during and after performing the dances.


Yoga
The word 'Yoga' means to join/unite/bind and balance the opposite energies of male and female. Yoga is a science of living which gives you the means to bring harmony to body, mind and soul. It is not a religion and is for everyone. It incorporates exercise, breathing, relaxation and meditation to heighten self awareness and bring balance to your being.



Modality Descriptions courtesy of
The Directory of Natural Therapists and Services (WA) at: www.naturalhealthdirectory.com.au
and special thanks to Zen Alliance Directory at: www.zenalliance.com