Acupuncture

Acupuncture (from a fully trained acupuncturist) is truly holistic. Read more.....

Zero Balancing / Acupressure

Sometimes described as Structural Acupressure, Zero Balancing integrates a western scientific knowledge of body structure with eastern understandings of energy and healing. Read more.....

Peter Thompson

I have been working as an acupuncturist and healer for over 17 years. Read more.....

Massage

Tree FernThis is a skill I have trained in and developed over many years on a number of formal courses. It expands my knowledge of the body, especially the study of conditions which cause pain. With my detailed understanding of the body’s structures I can apply safe massage techniques which relieve pain, stress and tension, and allow the body’s own healing processes to function more effectively.

Many people experience physical pain caused by injury, stress/tension or repetitive strain. ‘Nerve pain’ is commonly associated with the neck, shoulders and back. Massage can be used to ease pain on its own or alongside acupuncture or acupressure and can be part of managing chronic pain.

At a physical level massage -

  • Warms the muscles
  • Increases blood flow
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Promotes healing
  • Improves lymph drainage
  • Reduces swelling

All these effects can mean that the need for strong painkillers, steroids and anti-inflammatories is reduced, along with the side effects these drugs can cause.

Some of my training in Remedial Massage focussed firmly on gaining physical results, and this I do. My training with David Lauterstein worked with physical tension but also with our energy body and emotional body. As with Zero Balancing there is room for me to use the natural gifts of intuition that we all possess. Sensitivity to energy tends to grow with spiritual disciplines such as Yoga, meditation and Tai Chi and helps develop the healer.

 

ACUPUNCTURE, ZERO BALANCING AND MASSAGE can be experienced separately or in careful combination. Clients really benefit from this broad skill base ensuring comprehensive and thorough treatments.