The Premier Healthy Living Centre for Holistic, Integrative & Complementary Health in North London
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Founded in 1988, the proprietors of the original Alternative Therapies Centre London retired in 2002. It was newly established as Shine Holistic in January 2003.
It has been completely refurbished with a hairdressing salon on the ground floor and 5 immaculate new treatment rooms.
Shine Holistic is commicommitted to offering its clients the highest standards of service. Only therapists who meet these exacting requirements are chosen to practise. Each must be fully qualified and insured.
More than a complementary health centre, Shine Holistic is also pledged to ongoing education and holds regular workshops.
Therapies carried out at Shine Holistic are as follows:
acupuncture
alexander technique
aromatherapy massage
biodynamic cranio-sacral therapy
buteyko breathing method
chinese herbal medicine
counselling
craniosacral osteopathy
herbal medicine (western)
homeopathy
hypnotherapy
lastone therapy
lymphatic stimulation
massage
osteopathy
psychotherapy
reflexology
reiki healing
shiatsu
spinal touch therapy
WORKSHOPS
Massage - 28th September
Alexander Technique - 12th October
Acupuncture with Richard Steven, Gillian Price and Marian Fixler
A traditional Chinese system of holistic medicine that is useful in treating a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. After an initial in-depth consultation, the practitioner reaches a diagnosis via the pulses and the tongue. Fine needles are then inserted into specific points along the energy channels (meridians) to release tensions and to stimulate the body’s own healing response.
First appointment
60 - 75 mins £55*
Follow up
45 mins £45*
Children
1st appointment 45 mins £45*
Follow up 30 mins £30*
Alexander Technique with Madelene Webb
By addressing habitual tension, the Alexander Technique can help alleviate the symptoms of poor posture, back pain, breathing disorders, neck and shoulder tension, headaches and migraines, general fatigue and stress related illness. The Alexander Teacher gently guides you through subtle movements, and helps you to undo poor habits of use and restore your natural poise.
First appointment
60 mins £40*
Follow up
45 mins £35*
Aromatherapy with Di Cooke and Florentina Lam-Clark
A gentle and relaxing full body massage which uses essential oils extracted from plants, flowers, trees and spices for their therapeutic qualities. The aromatherapist will take a case history and use her/his skill in choosing a combination of oils in response to the physical, emotional and psychological needs of the client.
Appointments
60 mins £50*
90 mins £75*
Biodynamic Cranio Sacral Therapy with Nicola-Fee Bahl
A gentle, non-invasive hands on therapy which assists the body's natural healing abilities. In
response to a physical injury or emotional stress, the body's tissues contract. Tension 'stored' in the body restricts its functioning. The emphasis in Biodynamic Cranio Sacral Therapy is to help resolve the trapped forces that underlie and govern patterns of dis-ease in both body and mind.
Appointments
60 minutes £50*
45 mins £45*
Babies
30 mins £30*
Buteyko Breathing Method with Kathryn Godfrey
Buteyko breathing therapy provides safe, effective and drug-free help for people with asthma and other breathing related conditions including sinusitis, emphysema, persistent cough and anxiety.
Buteyko is a breathing retraining programme which focuses on normalising your breathing pattern through a series of breathing exercises and techniques.
Appointments
60 minutes £45*
Follow up £40*
Chinese Herbal Medicine with Richard Steven and Gillian Price
Chinese herbal medicine is effective in the treatment of infertility (both male and female), anxiety and depression, dermatology, and many other treatable conditions including stress, insomnia, fatigue, acne, menstrual conditions, arthritis, lumbago, allergies and colds. The practitioner chooses a herbal formula according to need and adapts it as your condition evolves and improves. Prescription is in capsule or granule form.
Appointments
30 mins £35* *
* *includes herbal prescription for 1 week
Counselling/Psychotherapy with Kay Tromans and Isabelle Micholet.
Counselling and psychotherapy provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment in which to explore your past experiences, current difficulties and future possibilities. Share your problems with a skilled listener who will help you understand how past experiences and current behaviour may be linked, enabling you to discover new insights and find more appropriate ways of handling problems and feelings.
Appointments
50 mins £45 - £55*
Craniosacral Osteopathy with Chris Harris, Rehana Kapadia and Zenna Zwierzchowska
Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body. Commonly used to treat back, neck and joint problems, whiplash and anxiety in adults it is also effective for infantile colic. Suitable for all ages including babies, children and pregnant women.
First appointment
45 - 60 mins £50 - £55*
Follow up
30 mins £45*
Herbal Medicine (western) with Carol Hobday
Herbal medicine is a modern science drawing on thousands of years usage of herbs as medicine. It aims to provide long-term health benefits by treating both the symptoms and the underlying imbalances that cause illness. Treatment, usually involving a combination of many herbs, will be tailored to your individual needs, and will take into consideration your age, case history and symptoms.
First appointment 60 mins £60*
Follow up 45 mins £45*
Homeopathy with Mary Foley, Aurora Yaacov and Louise Salmon
A gentle and effective system of natural medicine that works by stimulating the body's inherent ability to recover. It treats a wide range of symptoms (both acute and chronic) and because the remedies are safe and non-addictive may be suitable for all ages.
Adults:
First appointment
90 mins £70*
Follow up
45 mins £50*
Children:
First appointment
60 mins £50*
Follow up
30 mins £30*
Hypnotherapy with Peter Scott
Hypnotherapy is a powerful therapeutic tool that can be used creatively with problems such as phobias, self esteem issues, smoking and other addictions, weight concerns, anxiety and other stress related symptoms.
Appointments
60 mins £55 - £65*
LaStone Therapy with Mandy Oxley-Swan
LaStone therapy uses volcanic basalt hot stones and chilled marble stones to deliver a therapeutic, grounding and detoxing treatment. This involves the use of heated and cooled stones applied to the body in various ways to bring relief to stiff and sore muscles. The body responds to the combination of heat and cold by stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems leaving you revitalised and relaxed.
Appointments
75 mins £65*
Lymphatic Drainage with Florentina Lam-Clark
Light, manual pressure targets the lymphatic system to support and boost the immune system. Benefits include increased resistance to illness, elimination of toxins from the body as well as improved circulation, skin tone and energy. A calming and relaxing treatment.
Appointments
60 mins £50*
90 mins £70*
Massage holistic, indian head, therapeutic/deep tissue, pregnancy, thai, tuina, sports) with Sue Boughton, Di Cooke, Veronica Kees, Imre Pozsonyi, Amanda Berlyn, Beth Dorey, Renae Davie, Genene Edwards, Florentina Lam-Clark and Cinzia Vassallo, Richard Steven and Anouchka Sterling.
Holistic Massage with Sue Boughton
A deep and rhythmic massage aimed at releasing physical and emotional tensions held in the body and mind. A great stress reliever it can treat a wide range of symptoms leaving you relaxed and invigorated. A penetrating and powerful treatment.
Appointments
60 mins £50*
90 mins £75*
120 mins £100*
Indian Head/Upper Body Massage with Sue Boughton and Genene Edwards.
Provides relief from aches and pains and is excellent for relieving symptoms of stress such as headaches and eyestrain as well as tension stored in the head, neck and shoulders. Working with firm yet gentle pressure the practitioner will undo knots leaving you more flexible, balanced and relaxed. Performed through loose, comfortable clothing.
Appointments
45 mins £35*
30 mins £25*
Pregnancy Massage with Sue Boughton and Veronica Kees.
Blending eastern and western massage and shiatsu techniques this treatment is specially designed to support you through the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, birth and the post natal period. Relaxing and restorative it will alleviate symptoms such as nausea, fluid retention, insomnia, headaches and backache. Also excellent for labour inducement and post-natal recovery.
Appointments
90 mins £75*
60 mins £50*
Thai Massage with Noi Longjampa.
Using Acupressure (via thumbs, palms, feet, knees and elbows) to the ten main Sen (energy) lines of the body, accompanied by recipient-passive yoga stretches, this dynamic yet relaxing massage promotes both body balance as well as restoring mental clarity creating an overall feeling of well-being. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Appointments
60 mins £50*
90 mins £75*
Tuina Massage with Richard Steven
Tuina is a massage technique based on the same system of diagnosis, channels and pressure points as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. The patient remains fully clothed in loose clothing and various unique massage techniques are applied. Its aim is to harmonise and balance the flow of vital energy around the body. Tuina is particularly effective in treating back pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, bursitis and sports injuries.
Appointments 60 mins £50*
Nutritional Advice Using Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis with Phaedra Barratt.
Pulse and tongue diagnosis are two of the most important diagnostic tools in Oriental medicine. While tongue diagnosis provides valuable clinical information, the pulse can be used to gain an understanding of the body on many levels. Conditions may include skin problems, digestive disorders, asthma, candida, immunity, insomnia and others. Phaedra offers consultations using these tools to devise an appropriate treatment plan tailored to individual needs.This may entail diet modification, or using herbs and nutritional supplements to restore health.
Appointments
45 mins £45*
75 mins £55*
Osteopathy with Andrew Doody and Rehana Kapadia.
Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and hands-on treatment which uses manipulation of the spine and joints to restore the bones, muscles and ligaments to their correct alignment. Commonly used to treat back, neck and shoulder problems, osteopathy can also treat aches and pains in pregnancy, asthma, headaches, sinusitis and many other conditions. A series of moves and gentle manipulations will be performed to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
Appointments
30 mins £40*
Reflexology with Imre Pozsonyi and Anna Lee
Based on the principle that reflex areas in the feet correspond to all the major organs, glands and body parts. Tension or congestion in any part of the foot mirrors tension or congestion in a related part of the body. A treatment consists of applying finger pressure to specific areas of the feet to remove toxins, improve circulation and restore the body's flow of energy.
Appointments
60 mins £50*
Reiki with Florentina Lam-Clark.
Reiki is a spiritual healing art using guided life-force energy. During a reiki session, the client stays fully clothed while reclining on a massage table or seated in a chair. The practitioner transmits healing energy through the hands. He or she will place their hands on or just above the client’s body.
Appointments 60 mins £45*
Shiatsu with Stephanie Goj.
Shiatsu treats a wide range of symptoms including neck and back pain, digestive problems, insomnia, PMT and other stress related conditions. Diagnostic based, the practitioner applies comfortable pressure to the meridians (energy channels) using palms, thumbs, elbows and knees to relax and rebalance the mind and body. Stretches are included to release tension, alleviate pain and improve mobility. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Appointments
60 mins £50*
Spinal Touch Therapy
Spinal Touch is a form of therapy that allows the body to be brought back into balance by correcting postural distortion and its impact on the position and function of the internal organs. Our posture is affected daily by all manner of stress factors and the resulting distortion in posture will affect the functioning of our internal organs. Spinal Touch seeks to address the postural distortion using muscle relaxation to promote healing from within.
Appointments 60 mins £50
* Please note that fees are subject to change. Call Shine Holistic for up to date prices.
LONDON WORKSHOP
Massage
With Genene Edwards
Takes place - Sunday 28th September 11am - 1.00pm
Genene brings her extensive teaching experience to this workshop where she will teach the main 'hands on' massage techniques for addressing all upper body tensions including shoulders, neck, hands and head.Informative and fun you will leave feeling energised and inspired to give friends and family a relaxing and de-stressing upper body massage.
Limited to 8 places
Cost: £35 payable in advance.
To book your place, ring Shine on 020 7241 5033
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LONDON WORKSHOP
Introduction to Alexander Technique
with Madelene Webb
Takes place - Sunday 12th October 11am - 12.30pm
Learn to inhabit your body with greater ease and awareness with this simple yet profound techniqueCost: £45 includes one subsequent one-to-one lesson.
To book your place, ring Shine on 020 7241 5033
For more information contact Madelene Webb on 07939 347099 or Shine Holistic on 020 7241 5033 |
SPECIALIST HOMEOPATHY CHILDRENS CLINICSaturdays 2.15 - 6.15pm
Homeopathy is a natural, gentle approach to supporting children's immune systems and helping their bodies deal with illnesses, both chronic and acute. Symptoms can include asthma, eczema, repetitive coughs/colds as well as behavioural problems.
First Appointment 60 mins £50
Follow-up 30 mins £30
HOMEOPATHIC DROP-IN CLINIC
Our team of homeopaths at Shine Holistic is pleased to offer a Drop-in Clinic at the following times:
Tuesdays 10am - 7pm
Fridays 10am - 7pm
Particularly useful for:
1. Acute illnesses e.g coughs, earache, flu, stomach bugs, food poisoning
2. Sports injuries, strains and sprains
3. Vaccination information and counselling
4. Finding out how homeopathy can help with your longer term health problems
Sessions last 15 minutes and cost £10. |
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