Anam Cara
Holistic Health and Living Centre & Shop
1st floor - Warner Centre - Barrack street - Bantry - Phone: 027 52020
Anam Cara
Holistic Health and Living Centre
& Shop
1st floor - Warner Centre -
Barrack street - Bantry - Phone: 027 52020
Our centre is committed to a natural approach to health which complements rather than conflicts with conventional medicine. Natural health therapists tend not to diagnose, but rather work toward correcting the underlying imbalances which cause disease. These therapies support the body's own healing mechanism - as part of a preventative health care programme, for dealing with chronic or short-term illnesses, or to assist when convelescing after sickness.
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The Therapies
Therapeutic Massage is a means of inducing a state of deep relaxation, allowing stress and tension to flow from body and mind. Massage improves circulation, tones muscles and skin, increases mobility, relieves pain and assists in healing. Energy levels are increased and a general feeling of well-being is the result. The therapist will leave the therapy room while you remove your clothing, except for your underpants, and lie on the massage table, with a large towel to cover yourself. Your therapist will then work systematically over your body using a variety of massage techniques. A small amount of oil is used to allow an even flow of movement.
As well as for competitive sports people preparing for events, this therapy can be an effective treatment for any damage to ligaments,tendons, cartilage, etc.. e.g. sprains, R.S.I., whiplash, knee problems. Can bid recovery after fractures, operations or illness.
Uses a combination of Osteopath and chiropractor techniques along with gentler massage to address a wide range of structural problems, giving structural relief with the minimum of discomfort.
By working reflexes in the feet, this holistic and deeply relaxing therapy assists the body's return to a state of balance and health. Reflexology stimulates all systems of the body, working with your natural healing processes. It will positively influence the body's various processes, eg., normalising bloos pressure, balancing the endocrine (hormonal) system, boosting the immune system. After removing your shoes and socks you can relax completely, while your therapist uses specific techniques to work over the whole of the feet, paying more attention to areas of dysfunction or imbalance.
A natural healing technique where life energy is amplified to promote healing and well being. The practitioner is a channel for energy, drawn by the need or imbalance of the receiver, applied through a series of hand positions, over your fully clothed body. The whole person is treated rather than symptoms, Reiki flows to the areas of need, soothing pain and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself. It can aid healing on all levels of being - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, proving very useful against stress related diseases and depression.
Head massage has been practiced in the homes of Oriental people for thousands of years. In different places different patterns of the massage are carried out but the reason for its popularity is that woman - and some men too - believe that head massage keeps hair healthy and delays the stage of graying. A very important feature of Indian Head Massage is the easing of tension and sense of relaxation, well being and peace that it brings. Headaches and heaviness are relieved, muscles unknotted and other parts of the body respond to this relaxed state. The upper shoulders, neck, head and face are massaged and this can take up to 1 hour depending on how much work is needed. It only requires a chair for the receiver to sit on and can be effectively given in an office, clinic or home environment. The upper back and shoulder work can be done through clothes but it is more effective working directly on the skin. |
Yoga can teach you to bring stress under control - on the physical, mental and spritual levels. Anyone can practice Yoga, no matter what their age, condition or religion, young or old, sick or fit - all can benefit. Your teacher will lead you gently through a series of postures which exercise every part of the body, releasing physical and mental tention and liberating resources of energy. By toning and relaxing the body and stilling the mind, you begin to glimpse a state of inner peace which is your true nature.
Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese system of massage that involves pressure on the acupuncture points in order to balance the body energy and promote good health. A Shiatsu treatment is applied through the clothing, working along specific meridians (paths of energy throughout the body) to balance and encourage a smooth flow of our life energy.
Acupuncture is a complex medical system used to diagnose, treat & prevent illness, improve well-being, while addressing physical, psychological, emotional or spiritual problems. Extremely fine, single use, sterile needles are used at specific points. T.C.M. uses a variety of techniques including moxibustion, herbs, exercise and lifestyle advice.
A transformative method for healing, drawing from psychotherapy, bodywork and the Annwn Institute method of Healing. The therapist supports the client to explore all levels of awareness - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The process unfolds with honour for the wisdom of the clients inner being and the client is gradually empowered to attune to their inner wisdom and essential nature.
Can help at times of confusion, distress, change or loss and can help explore your potential, creativity and inner wisdom. The transpersonal perspective in psychology honours individual uniqueness while recognising that each of us is connected to the greater whole. Using inner work, imagery, dreams and dialogue, the therapist helps the clientget to know themselves better. Emotional release, mental clarity and physical health can result, accompanied by renewed vitality and enthusiasm for life.
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