Marlborough House Therapy Centre

Although osteopaths treat many conditions, most people think of us as relieving back pain. However, our approach is holistic, and we believe that your entire body will work more harmoniously if you maintain its natural balance. Like a car, if a part is worn its overall performance will suffer, and it may eventually break down. The inevitable result for your body is wear and tear, and consequent pain.

The British Medical Association’s guidance for general practitioners states that doctors can safely refer patients to osteopaths.

What to expect

We use a wide range of techniques, including touch, physical manipulation, and massage. These help to increase the suppleness and mobility of your joints, to relieve muscle tension and pain, and to encourage your body’s own healing powers.

Who and what we treat

We can treat people of all ages, from the newborn to the elderly. Our therapies are gentle and we regularly treat children and pregnant women.

Some of the most common complaints we see at Marlborough House are back and neck pain, trapped nerves and sciatica, muscle tension and headaches, trauma from falls, and injuries from sports or car accidents.

Cranial osteopathy is a particularly gentle therapy. It can be helpful for people of any age, but especially useful for babies and children and the many ailments that trouble them. Remember – you are welcome to make a free 20-minute appointment with us for a back check and to discuss your concerns.
Please note: we highly recommend that babies’ and children’s ailments are reported and discussed with your GP to ensure your children have the very best possible care.

We use several methods to test for food intolerances – none of which use chemicals or invasive technology. All of our methods of allergy relief can safely be used alongside conventional medicine.

What to expect

First we talk to you. We ask you a wide range of questions about your lifestyle, diet, likes and dislikes, and medical history. Unlike many other forms of allergy treatment, we concentrate more on strengthening and supporting your system to cope with identified substances and the environment, rather than completely eliminating and depriving you of the foods you may need.

Who and what we treat

Digestive problems or lack of energy

You may be experiencing symptoms such as respiratory, digestive or skin problems. You may be constantly tired, or have joint or muscle pain or headaches. You may be suffering from hyperactivity, poor concentration, or lack of confidence.

We identify your key sensitivities, balance your nutritional intake, and work with you at restoring good health.

Safe and gentle, allergy testing is suitable for everyone, whether they are young or old.

Please note that if you have a serious health issue or concern, do also consult your GP as certain allergies can be life threatening.

Massage is healing by touch. We work with the soft tissues of your body, including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage can help to improve the functioning of your joints and muscles, promote circulation and general body tone, and relieve pain and mental and physical fatigue. At the emotional level it calms your spirit, helps you relax, and relieves stress.

What to expect

All our treatments involve lying on a massage table with your head supported on a comfy pillow. We use only natural oils. Most people find the therapy very pleasurable. Please be assured that your privacy and dignity will be maintained at all times.

Who and what we treat

At Marlborough House we regularly treat patients suffering from a wide variety of debilitating conditions, including eye strain, tension headaches and migraines, neck, shoulder and back pain, tinnitus, and jaw and sinus problems. And if you have difficulties sleeping, or you are enduring anxiety and depression, massage could be of significant help to you.

Other massage therapies that we offer at Marlborough House include aromatherapy and sports injury massage.

In Indian head massage the therapist concentrates on massaging your head, neck and shoulders. This profoundly enjoyable and relaxing massage technique helps promote health and well-being. It stimulates nerve endings, improves blood supply to the scalp and can encourage hair growth.

What to expect

You sit fully clothed in a comfortable chair. Indian head massage is wonderfully relaxing, and at the end of your session you should feel an enhanced sense of well-being. One of the many benefits of Indian head massage is that it helps draw out poisonous toxins from your body. You may, therefore, feel a shade under the weather for a day or so after your session as your body gradually regains its natural balance.

What it treats

Indian head massage encourages a healthy, well-conditioned scalp, and can promote hair growth and slow down hair loss. It helps stimulate blood and lympathic flow to the head, neck and shoulders, improving circulation and reviving the body’s natural immunity. Clients have reported that it has helped to relieve muscular tension and pain, and reduced stress and tension-related conditions such as headaches, neck discomfort, and eye strain.

CST is a hands-on therapy that evolved out of osteopathy. It is a whole body treatment, and relies on the skill of the practitioner to work with the natural resources in your body, including your spine, muscles, organs and nervous system. Cranial practitioners use touch to tune in to the subtlest body rhythm. These rhythms include the fluctuation of cerebrospinal fluid, which bathes and nourishes the central nervous system. Using CST, this fluctuation can be encouraged and harmonised. As a result, areas of pain, tension and congestion are released, and your body begins to function more efficiently and naturally.

What to expect

As a first step we take your full health history, including details of your lifestyle. You lie fully clothed on the treatment couch and we use light physical touch to tune in to different parts of your body. Most people enjoy their sessions, and you should feel a deep sense of relaxation. You may also become aware of subtle bodily sensations such as heat, tingling and pulsations. Your session should leave you feeling much better, and the changes in your mind, body and spirit can be long-lasting.

Who and what we treat

CST is so gentle that it is suitable for babies, children and the elderly as well as adults.

A baby may become emotionally distressed during birth, and pressure on the soft, pliable skull can create strain on tissues, blood vessels and nerves. Common problems like colic, difficulty in feeding, restlessness or behavioural struggles can be the result. CST can be of tremendous benefit to your child or baby, setting him or her on the path to a healthy and fulfilling future. Many mothers bring their babies to us even after a relatively easy birth.

CST can help alleviate many problems for adults too. It c

Reflexologists work with reflex points in our feet and hands corresponding to the organs and parts of our bodies. By stimulating these reflex points reflexologists can help relieve many conditions. A safe and gentle complementary therapy, reflexology is a popular, natural treatment for maintaining bodily well-being.

What to expect

First we’ll ask you about your health, your medical history and lifestyle, so that we can tailor a treatment specifically for you. You do not have to take off your clothes, only your socks or tights and shoes. We’ll ask you to lie down on a treatment bed.

Your session starts with some relaxation exercises. Then we use a number of gentle massage and pressure techniques to relax and loosen the muscles in your feet. During the session you can close your eyes and relax, or we are always pleased to chat. In general, you should find the session pleasant and soothing (but once or twice you may feel a very slight discomfort – this is normally an indication of an imbalance in the corresponding part of your body). Your tensions will be eased, and your circulation improved. This gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself.

Who and what we treat

At Marlborough House we treat a wide range of conditions. Patients tell us that a session leaves them feeling relaxed, alive and walking on air!

Sometimes life can seem unbearable, and the most simple tasks impossible to cope with. You may be experiencing problems at work, or difficulties with your relationship or family. We are all very different: a contented life can turn into an unhappy one because of something seemingly trivial, as well as because of a major event.

A sympathetic, professional Marlborough House counsellor can help you identify what it is that is troubling you. We can help you face up to it, and offer a practical plan of action that will help you regain your health, happiness and well-being.

What to expect

You’ll find Marlborough House a comfortable, soothing place to unwind and to talk freely about your problems, and we do everything we can to help you feel comfortable and secure. The greater part of your sessions with us will be taken up with you talking to us or answering questions. We are good listeners! We’ll reassure you that you are not alone and your problems not unique. And you’ll find that simply talking and sharing the burden can make a huge difference to how you feel.

Who and what we treat

We regularly offer counselling to people of all ages, including children and teenagers. So if you are suffering from depression or anxiety, or you feel your life is not going anywhere, we are there to help. You may feel isolated and friendless, with no one to turn to. You may be coping with bereavement. Your job may be getting you down. And if your marriage or relationship has turned sour, why not let us to talk to both of you? It has proved very successful for many couples desperate to solve some of their difficulties.

Many people, regardless of their level of education, suffer from not knowing how their system of beliefs and attitudes influence the quality of their lives.  Their perception of their career and life in general is clouded by their experiences and interpretations as to why they cannot succeed as they would want to.  Whether they are stuck in a job that is not progressing, or have personal habits that are defeating them, or they are recovering from a life changing experience, NLP offers a subtle and very beneficial tool for progress.

“Every world champion has had a coach”.  It is not a secret  that professional athletes, movie stars, business managers, CEO’s, world political leaders use personal coaches to provide support, pinpoint limitations and assist in eliminating them, as well as offer competent advice in an ever more competitive world.

NLP is a way of thinking and a set of skills that are easy to understand, that will give you more focus, self esteem and power to make good decisions, direction, self confidence, ability to create a fulfilling balance in your life, greater productivity, less procrastination and faster progress.

NLP has been used by health workers, construction people, golf players, athletes teachers,  business owners, students, lawyers, educators, entrepreneurs, therapists, police, military, fire personnel, employers and employees, managers and salespeople, primeministers and blue-collar workers, by anybody who is serious about progressing in life.
All these people wanted the same thing; they all wanted something in common — to make their life better for themselves, their loved ones or their team.
NLP is a way of thinking and a set of skills that successful people do most of the time -  The rest of us need  to learn.