Alternative/Complementary Treatments & Therapies

Index

Acorn Hypnotherapy
Integrio Unit 1, Railway Wharf, Station Rd, Wrington. Tel: (01934) 862 091, Web: www.acornhypnotherapy.co.uk
Hypnosis is a safe, natural state of focused awareness that helps you gain greater insight, access inner resources and shift negative patterns. Free initial consultation to help quit smoking, fight phobias and control weight problems.

Acupuncture with Jo
Mind Body Studio, 6 Kellaway Avenue, BS6 7XR. Tel: 07969 638026; Web: www.acupuncturewithjo.co.uk
Acupuncture is a safe, natural therapy, which can help with a wide range of complaints and lead to general improvements in health and wellbeing. Call Jo or visit the website for further information about how acupuncture could help you.

Apthorp Centre for Chiropractic & Holistic Therapies
Weston Rd, Bath. Tel: (01225) 423333. Website: www.apthorpcentre.com
Numerous treatments include chiropractics, hypnotherapy and even a holistic vet - check website for full details.

Aquarius Clinic
www.aqua-clinic.net / email info@aqua-clinic.net Tel: 01554 770890
Colonic Irrigation - Enjoy the ultimate detox at the Aquarius Clinic.  On the beautiful Welsh coast one hour from Bristol and a mile from the M4 with direct  trains and coaches from Bristol. Why not include it in a relaxing weekend, accommodation can be arranged from £45.00 per night in a top class hotel  including free use of health spa and gym.  Excellent nightlife.

Athene Therapy.
Freephone 0800 328 7523. www.athenetherapy.co.uk and www.athenetherapy.webstudiouk.co.uk
Clinical hypnotherapist, psychotherapist and reiki practitioner Jayne Kingscott works from comfortable consulting rooms close to central Bristol and also covers Gloucestershire and Weston-Super-Mare. Her engaging, effective use of hypnotherapy and psychotherapy enables individuals to move forward with confidence, motivation and emotional wellbeing.  Also offers crystal healing and is available for parties.  Call to make 2007 your best year yet.

Balance Holistics
Tel: 07851 307 062 – enquiries@balanceholistics.co.uk – www.balanceholistics.co.uk
Balance Holistics is run by Sarah Mortimer MICHT IIHHT who provides a mobile therapy service offering Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage, Swedish Massage, and Indian Head Massage in the comfort of your own home in the Bristol area.  Here are just a few of the benefits of having an holistic treatment:  relieves muscle tension and stiffness; reduces stress, tension and anxiety; and helps relieve tension-related and eye-strain headaches.  Coming soon: Clinic sessions, Hot Stone Massage & Reiki.

Bath Natural Health Clinic
James St West, Bath. Tel: (01225) 313153. web: www.bathnaturalmedcentre.co.uk
Numerous qualified practitioners offer treatments including osteopathy, sports physiotherapy, homeopathy, counselling, pilates and McTimoney chiropractics.

The Bath Natural Medical Centre
7 Laura Place, Bath. Tel: (01225) 466 271
A range of therapies are on offer here including a variety of massages from around the world, as well as acupuncture, nutrition therapy, reflexology, kinesiology, homeopathy, hypnotherapy and group psychotherapy.

Buddhist Psychotherapy
Tel: (01225) 423319 (eves)
Practice based in Bath. All ages welcome for sessions with John Mascall (BSc, BA, MSc, CertEd, Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Applied Hypnosis).

Christine Thirlway
Tel: (0117) 955 3563
Psychotherapist in training (with BCPC) Christine Thirlway provides affordable, professional psychotherapy.

City Yoga
Tel: (0117) 924 4414, website: www.bristolcityyoga.co.uk
Classes range from beginner to expert.

Claire Day
Tel: 0781 306 4996, email: Bella.bees@blueyonder.co.uk, web: being set up, call for details

Holistic therapist IIHHT
working from the Community Saturday Clinic at the Children's Scrapstore, The Proving House, St Werburgh's, Bristol, alternate Saturdays. Also provides a mobile, on-site service and runs pamper parties. Offers reflexology, Indian Head Massage, aromatherapy, Swedish body massage, Thai massage and deep tissue massage.

Clifton Complementary Medicine Centre
56 Royal York Crescent, Clifton, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 973 4594, web: www.cliftoncomplementarymedicinecentre.co.uk
Offering a wide range of treatments, including IPL, facial peels, colonic hydrotherapy, chiropody, reflexology, Chinese medicine, podiatry and non-surgical medical skin treatments in calm and comfortable surroundings.

The Clifton Practice
8-10 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 973 3260, web: www.thecliftonpractice.co.uk
An impressive range of therapies, including acupuncture, Alexander technique, chiropractics, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, tui-na and reflexology.

Community Saturday Clinic Training Room
(follow signs,) Children's Scrapstore, The Proving House, St Werburghs, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 924 5040 (call or text 07876 643683 / 07855 107772 on day) Email: angelhealing_bristol@yahoo.co.uk. Web: www.communityclinic.tripod.com
Held alternate Saturdays 10am-4pm from February 3 and monthly at Broadmead Baptist Church. Alexander Technique, aromatherapy, back, shoulder and head massage, cranial sacral therapy, crystal healing, ear acupuncture, facial massages, Indian head massage, reflexology, Reiki and shiatsu available at £10 for a 30-minute session. Please call to book a treatment.

Dawn Bailey Kinesiology & Reflexology
Various locations in Clifton Village, Bristol. Mob: 07968 202252
Dawn practised systematic kinesiology and reflexology for several years in London before starting her clinic in Clifton. Combining her skills, she can address a wide range of problems from headaches and backache to IBS and low energy levels. Kinesiology can also help with food sensitivities, poor co-ordination and stress levels.

Diana Sheppard Kinesiology
4 Oakenhill Rd, Brislington, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 977 6354; web: www.dianasheppard.co.uk
Kinesiology is used by Diana Sheppard to help 'unlock what your body already knows it needs to restore or maintain health'. A wide spectrum of ailments can be treated by this therapy including digestive disorders, food intolerances, fatigue and low energy, allergies, asthma and eczema, migraine and headaches, stress-related problems, PMT, menopause, muscle and joint pain, poor immunity, vitamin and mineral imbalances and many more.

Dr Wan Acupuncture
Tel: (0117) 968 4571. Website: www.dr-wan.co.uk
Highly-qualified (BM, MMed, MBAcC, MRCHM) and experienced acupuncturist Dr Damin Wan is available for private consultations at surgeries in Bristol and Bath. Specialities include pain management, anxiety, skin complaints, fertility problems, IBS and low immunity.

Equipoise
4 Hettling Court, Bath. Tel: (01225) 445027, web: www.equipoisehealth.co.uk
Holistic health practitioners and specialists in one-to-one training and corrective exercise.

Homeopathy
Direct Tel: (01225) 429427, email: enquiries@homeopathydirect.com, web: www.homeopathydirect.com
Homeopathy Direct is a group of homeopaths offering a range of services aimed at making homeopathy accessible to the wider community. They are able to offer continuity of care and are available five days a week subject to appointment availability. Regular classes are run in using remedies in the home and they also provide support for pregnant women in the form of pregnancy and labour workshops, with Maggie attending homebirths on request.

Hypnosis For Health
Tel: 0800 074 1600, web: www.hypnosisbristolbath.co.uk
John Hudson has been a qualified hypnotherapist and psychotherapist since 1985, so if you need help with giving up smoking, nailbiting, insomnia, slimming, phobias, nightmares, IBS, compulsions, confidence, migraines and more, he's the man to contact. Call for a free information pack.

Lotus Lounge
Sadler Street, Wells. Tel: (01749) 671234, web: www.lotusloungeuk.com
Float room (and juice bar) also offering yoga and pilates. Flotation offers the ultimate in relaxation, taking the mind and body to a blissed state. A wet room for showering and relaxation area for chilling in completes this pampering paradise, all a pleasant trip from Bristol and Bath.

Natural Health Clinic
39 Cotham Hill, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 974 1199.
Opened in 1981, the first complementary health clinic to set up in Bristol. Thousands have since passed through its doors and been helped by a committed team of practitioners covering all the main complementary therapies.

Oriental Medicine Practice
35 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 907 8890, web: www.orientalmedicine.co.uk and www.foodintolerancetestbristol.co.uk
Multi-disciplinary natural health clinic, specialising in traditional oriental medicine (acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, shiatsu) and nutritional approaches to promoting health, wellbeing and longevity. A wide range of treatments are offered, for a variety of conditions, ranging from muscular, skeletal and stress-related to chronic fatigue.

The Relaxation Centre
9 All Saints Rd, Clifton, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 970 6616, web: www.relaxationcentre.co.uk
A tranquil haven in the midst of bustling Clifton. Try the sauna, steam room, spa pool, flotation room, meditation room or relaxation lounge, or even the American hot tub, redwood barrel sauna or plunge pool. You'll also find a variety of holistic treatments from hot stone massage to reflexology, shiatsu to Reiki.

The Relaxation Station
Tel: (01278) 723256, web: www.therelaxationstation.co.uk
Don't have time to go to your complementary therapies? Let them come to your work. This practice offers corporate services on-site, including head, neck and back massage over clothes, reflexology, hot stone treatment and massage with oils. Gift vouchers and offers available.

Shiatsu
Rosie Freeman 07980 279452, www.shiatsubodywork.co.uk
Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing form of Japanese bodywork with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Using Acupressure, Massage, gentle stretches and joint manipulation, Shiatsu helps to rebalance the body and ease physical tension and stiffness. Shiatsu also creates a safe space for those who wish to explore emotional difficulties such as depression, stress and anxiety or looking to make life-style changes.
Sessions are 1:1, usually sitting or lying on a futon and the reciever remains fully clothed at all times. Sessions last about an hour, and usually a course of treatments is recommended.

Tantra & Sexual Therapy
Tel: (01453) 752256
Get in touch to receive practical help with extended pleasure and sexual difficulties. Private sessions available for individuals and couples, with all sexual preferences catered for.

To-Fly
Tel: 07748 211917. Website: www.to-fly.co.uk
Service helping people overcome their fear of flying. Other phobias treated, as well as eating disorders, anxiety and IBS. Quit-smoking sessions too.

Two Cities Hypnotherapy
Modern effective clinical hypnotherapy. Consulting at Oakfield Rd., Clifton & Warmley, S. Glos., (close to Bath). Self-help hypnosis recordings available. Tel: 0117 961 1057 or visit www.twocitieshypnotherapy.com and view the video