County Chiropractic Plymouth Ltd

Hi, my name is Dr. Brian Quinn, DC. Firstly I’d like to welcome you to our website. We hope you find it an invaluable tool with which to explore the world of chiropractic. Just by reading this you are showing that you are willing to take the first steps towards a better and healthier future. So many people talk about their physical problems but don’t do anything about them, labeling them with such disempowering labels as “Well, it’s an age thing” or, “It’s only to be expected in my line of work.” Here at County Chiropractic, both in Plymouth and Exeter, we want to give you back the power to benefit your own health. Through your pro-activeness in taking the time to check out this website you are one of the few who decide to take action to improve your health and overall wellness.

I am a qualified Complementary and Beauty Therapist. Complementary therapies have been a life-long interest of mine and through personal experience I know how amazing complementary therapies can be for releasing stress, tension and relieving anxiety. I was given a Reflexology session as a present when I lived in Bristol. At that time I was going through a very stressful period at work. During the treatment I became totally relaxed, into a semi-sleep state. Immediately after the treatment I could do nothing but sleep! Now I know that Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage can produce some powerful contra-actions, which show that the body is releasing its stress and tension and rebalancing itself. My sleep patterns improved and I felt less anxiety after the treatment.

As a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), I aim to continually maintain and broaden my skills. From the end of April 2007 I will be able to include Thermal Auricular Therapy amongst my range of treatments.

Complementary Therapies include:

• Aromatherapy – a gentle, relaxing massage using a blend of essential oils to suit the client
• Reflexology – a complementary therapy that involves gentle pressure being applied to reflex points on the feet
• Indian Head Massage – a form of massage that can be practiced through the clothes or directly onto the skin using oils. It is performed on the shoulders, neck, face and scalp
• Thermal Auricular Therapy – Hopi Ear Candles are ignited and inserted into the ear. Combined with a facial massage this can help relieve congestion, sinusitis, pressure imbalance (regular divers and flyers can suffer from this), build up of ear wax etc

Beauty Therapies include:

• Waxing
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Facials
• Lash and Brow treatments

Helen studied Anatomy, Physiology and Swedish massage in Plymouth College in 2006.  Following this, she studied in London to become a kinesiologist.  Since practising these, Helen has qualified in sports, pregnancy and baby massage. Helen is a member of ASK (The association of Systematic Kinesiology), APNT (The association of physical and natural therapies), FHT (Federation of holistic therapists) and is registered with the BCMA (British Complementary Medicine Association).

Helen follows a programme of continued professional development to ensure her skills and knowledge remain current.

• VTCT Diploma Anatomy, Physiology and Swedish Massage
• VTCT Certificate in Baby Massage instruction
• ITEC Diploma Sports Massage
• ASK Diploma & Practitioner certificate in Kinesiology
• APNT Diploma in Pregnancy & Post Partum Massage

The treatments offered by Helen include:

Sports Massage - various techniques are adopted to help prevent injury as well as treating problems when they arise. Pre or post event, to ease tension from tight, sore muscles; to help complement a training regime, or to help speed up recovery from an injury - sports massage can be of great benefit to those who put sporting demands upon their body.

Remedial/Swedish Massage - a deep massage to help ease aches and pains and release areas of tension and stress.

Pregnancy Massage - General aches, pains and backache are common during pregnancy. Increased weight gain, altered weight distribution, changes in posture and lack of exercise can all contribute to tight muscles and general muscular aches.  Massage can bring wonderful relief from muscular tension, and can help you feel relaxed all over.

Baby Massage - whether on a one-to-one basis in your home or in the clinic, or in a group environment, baby massage sessions are of great benefit to both parent/carer and the baby being massaged. Helping relax and calm the infant, inducing sleep, easing colic and constipation, improving circulation and muscular development, baby massage is a positive and enjoyable experience not to be missed.

Kinesiology - Systematic Kinesiology (pronounced kin-easy-ology) is a way of identifying any imbalances a person has by monitoring their ability to hold their muscles against light pressure.  The exact treatment you receive depends on the feedback your body gives through the muscle test.

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