Welcome to Therapy by Sharon Johnston.  Below are just some of the specialist treatments we offer along with a brief explanation.  Please do not hesitate to call us if you would like to learn more about any treatment and how it can benefit you.

Swedish Massage
This has many beneficial aspects and has positive effects on all systems of the body. This therapy can be performed to either soothe, comfort and relief symptoms associated with stress and other emotional conditions such as depression.  It is also designed to help aid the relief of physical conditions such as muscle fatigue/strain that could have resulted from muscular tension or sports related injuries.

Hot Stone Therapy
Is simply a heavenly therapy combining the art of massage and the application of Hot Basalt Stones. Giving a deep massage and creating a sensation of comfort and warmth, making you feel deeply relaxed and allowing you to let go of all stress held within the body.  It has many benefits to the body and helps relieve symptoms associated with conditions such as muscle strain, fibromyalgia, IBS, arthritic pain and stress.

Indian Head Massage
Ideal therapy for those you suffer from upper body, neck tension and in particular headaches and sinus congestion. This treatment is very effective as the body and scalp massage allows all tension held in the body to drift away.

Thai Foot & Leg Massage
Ideal for those that spend a lot of time on their feet. With elements of both Reflexology and Massage this therapy helps relieve tension from the lower leg and stimulate the bodies systems when working on the feet. Giving a sense of relaxation and promoting a sense of well-being.

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Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient holistic therapy, which is performed on the reflex points of the feet. The therapist will treat the client in a fully holistic manner, taking into consideration the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of their lives seeking the cause of their problems and not just working on the physical symptoms that they exhibit.

Reflexology affects the body in different ways and no two clients will have identical experiences. The main effects can be summarised as follows.

1. Helps maintain general health
2. Reduction of stress and tension by relaxing the whole person.
3. Decreases of congestion in energy pathways allowing energy to circulate freely.
4. It helps to encourage homeostasis ie a state of balance in the body.
5. It helps boost the circulation of Blood and Lymph through their respective systems.
6. It helps regulate bodily functions such as digestive, endocrine, respiratory and excretory systems.
7. It helps increase energy levels
8. It helps improve mental alertness
9. Instils a feeling of well being and contentment
10. Stimulates creativity and productivity
11. Improvement of physical conditions or injuries
12. Helps improve inter-relationships between body systems.

Who Can Benefit From Reflexology?
Everybody from the cradle to the centenarian can experience the benefits of Reflexology. It is particularly effective in helping soothe Asthma, Ear, Throat infections and digestive disturbances.

It is used for people with degenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and while it cannot cure diseases such as this but can often help delay the decline of various bodily functions such as urinary and bowel control.

Cancer patients can be treated with permission of consultant and is used in many Cancer Support Centres. In its very gentlest form it can be used in palliative care and provides a way of using touch to comfort and support loved ones in their final hours.

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