Archway House Natural Health Centre

Hypnosis is the natural state of mind that is experienced by each of us several times each day. It is a trance like state that is both relaxing and safe. You remain completely aware of everything going on around you and cannot be made to do anything that you would not want to do. Hypnotherapy helps to release more of your natural potential. This is achieved by re-programming any negative thoughts, debilitating beliefs and/or behaviours, and thus eliminating their actions which can cause us to lead less-rewarding and stressful lives.

Reiki originated in Japan in the early 20th century. The word means “Universal Life Energy” in Japanese. It is form of “hands on healing” which works on balancing areas of blocked or weakened energy. Reiki is not massage. The client remains clothed and the treatment is carried out with the patient lying or sitting ,whichever is more comfortable. The practitioner places his/her hands gently on or above the body of the recipient in a number of non intrusive positions working down the body. The therapist will ask the client few questions at the start of the treatment but will generally not speak during the session Some people feel heat from the practitioner’s hands during the process or other feelings such as tingling or floating. Reiki is a very calming treatment and can help still the mind, reduce stress and assist relaxation both emotionally and physically. It is beneficial for everyone and will not interfere in any way with conventional treatments.

Nutritional Therapy promotes the body’s natural healing mechanisms to optimise well being and bring relief to symptoms of ill health. It combines knowledge of human physiology, biochemistry and nutrient metabolism to provide the patient with the right balance of nutrients to function correctly.The Nutrition Team at Archway House use a Functional Medicine framework to find the underlying causes of ill health. We assess the function of the digestive, hormonal, immune, neurological and cardiovascular systems and explore the external environmental factors which influence a patient’s health. Because each patient is biochemically unique Functional Diagnostic Testing may be recommended to pin point specific metabolic imbalances.

Pilates is a method of exercise that evenly conditions the body. It stretches and strengthens all the muscles giving the body a well-defined shape and targets the deep "core" muscles that are so important for good posture.The method concentrates the mind and encourages correct breathing to increase lung capacity and blood circulation. It improves bone density and promotes good joint mobility. It ensures that the right muscles in the body do the right job, thus correcting faulty movement patterns. Pilates dramatically increases core strength and when practised regularly it will produce incredible benefits for your body.Intelligent exercising - What differentiates Pilates from other forms of exercise is that it is based on a deep understanding of how the skeletal and muscular framework of the body works. It is therefore extremely safe and beneficial to those with back problems, sports injuries, pre or post-natal as well as those who are 100% fit and want to stay that way.The growth in its popularity is testimony to how enormously effective the method is. Highly recommended by health professionals, it is considered the way forward for rehabilitation and general well-being, whatever your age, as well as the ultimate workout for those who want to greatly improve flexibility, strength and tone.

Chiropractic is a treatment which focuses on reducing your back pain at the source of the problem.Chiropractic can be used safely and effectively for people from all age groups with both short and long term conditions. The causes of these conditions are many and varied, perhaps you have injured yourself taking exercise or playing sport, or perhaps you have ‘overdone it’ in the garden. You could have bent over and picked something up awkwardly or taken a bump in the car. Alternatively you may just be feeling stiff and uncomfortable from years of sitting at the office desk – however it began we are here to help you. Give us a call and start on the road to recovery today!Do you want to know how it works? There is a great misconception that the bones that make up your spine can go out of place, but this is actually quite rare. Back pain may often seem to happen suddenly for no obvious reason but this out of the blue pain is usually the end result of what has been a very gradual deterioration in the alignment and control you have over your spine. Maintaining the correct alignment of your spine is a task performed from moment to moment by your nervous system on a sub-conscious level, in the same way that your heart is kept automatically beating or you drive a car without thinking about it. Occasionally though it becomes overwhelmed, often by poor driving and needs to be re-aligned.Chiropractic adjustment of the spine is particularly effective because we make adjustments to release locked states and stimulate the control centres within your spine to allow them to get back to maintaining the correct joint alignment. Chiropractic adjustments are what we call dose-dependant with the effects building over time with each session. Much like going on a diet or going to the gym takes time to have a lasting effect.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective practice, which can be used alongside conventional medicine in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Some people may choose to have acupuncture as a preventative measure to strengthen their constitution, or because they feel unwell in themselves without being ill in the Western sense. Traditional acupuncture is an ancient Chinese system of healing which enables a person to achieve a more balanced physical and emotional state. Its philosophy is that in good health there is a continuous smooth flow of energy (Qi or Chi) through channels within the body. Illnesses, injury or emotional stress can disturb the smooth flow of Qi, leading to range of symptoms and often the loss of a sense of well-being. The acupuncturist aims to balance the flow of Qi by inserting fine needles into specific points on the body. A person receiving acupuncture will often report both an improvement in symptoms and an increased sense of well-being. As with any therapy, the response to acupuncture can vary from one person to another.

There are many different models of therapy. Some therapists have only been trained in one particular model, which probably will not suit everyone. Simon is trained in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person Centred Therapy (PCT). Both of these can be integrated into treatment which can privide a more holistic approach which is individually tailored to each person he works with. This modern approach is usually semi-structured and likely to involve some guidance, direction and information. We usually explore elements of your life from the past, present and future.