Natural Therapies

Aromatherapy is a science that treats illness with aromatic plant oils. The healing properties (hormones, antibiotics, pheromones and cell regenerating agents) contained in particular plants are extracted to produce essential oils. These are then used for healing in two ways: physically by applying oil to the skin which then works its way into the bloodstream; and psychologically through sense of smell through vapourisation...

Ayurveda is a five thousand year old healing system that originated in India. It is a holistic science that treats a person's health on all levels - physical, mental and spiritual - at the same time. Three main "doshas" or constitutional types provide the basis for diagnosis and treatment, with the aim of bringing the body, mind and spirit back into balance and maintaining this balance....

'Crystals have been used down through history for healing, personal reflection and meditation. Crystals work well with the human energy field, they can move, absorb, focus, direct and diffuse energy within the body. When the body is unwell or dis-eased it is usually because the person has in some way, lost their balance/natural rhythm. Working with crystalline energy helps the body to find that natural rhythm again....

Homeopathy is a healing system that is based on the premise "like cures like". It views illness as the body's attempt to cure itself and rather than suppressing the illness (as conventional medicine does) seeks to harness the body's innate healing mechanism. Homeopathic medicines are made from various substances from plants, minerals, animals or chemicals. These substances are diluted carefully until only a fraction of the original substance remains.

'A hypnotherapist is a skilled and trained professional who helps you use your own powerful mind to increase motivation or change behavior patterns by inducing a trance state. When hypnotized, your mind is operating in its subconscious mode (referred to by some as the "first gear" of the mind). Prior to hypnotizing the client, the therapist discusses the goal the client wants to achieve or the problem s/he wants to resolve in ...

Kinesiology is a non-invasive science that uses muscle testing and principles of Chinese medicine to identify stress or imbalance in the body's structural, chemical, emotional or other energy. Once the area(s) of imbalance are discovered a range of gentle, powerful healing techniques and treatments can then be applied to restore balance and thus restore health. Kinesiology is effective for all physical, emotional, mental and self...

'Massage Therapy is a hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. It is also an alternative health option to help alleviate the soft tissue discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes. It can also greatly reduce the development of painful muscular patterning, if employed early...

Meditation is the art of quietening the mind. It teaches focus and concentration on one healing element (breath, sound, word, image), while observing other stimulation from a place of calm and stillness. It is thus highly effective in bringing a person into the present moment. There are many different forms of meditation. Some forms use stillness and controlled attention, other forms use free movement and some involve going about one's activities mindfully.

Naturopathy is as old as the ages...since time began healers have employed herbs, food, water, fasting, tissue manipulation and other gentle techniques that do not interfere with and seek to support the body's natural healing power. Naturopaths are trained in anatomy and physiology but also study holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy. Emphasis in training is made on disease prevention and optimizing wellness....

'The Pilates Method represents a unique approach to exercise that develops body awareness, improving and changing the body's postural and alignment habits and increasing flexibility and ease of movement. The core fundamentals of the Method are based upon a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the human body. The Pilates Teacher uses this information to create a comprehensive exercise programme for each client with the aim...

This therapy uses pressure points on the feet and hands (which reflect the state of health in all parts of the body) to release disturbed energy in the body. It seeks to restore the natural state of well-being between energy (Chi/Ki), circulation and muscle tension....

Reiki heals on physical, mental and spiritual levels and supports the body's natural ability to heal itself.
It is a gentle, non-invasive and non-denominational form of healing, practised by thousands of people around the World. It can also be used to heal animals and plants. Reiki is a simple system of healing which involves placing hands in a series of positions on or over a fully clothed person to...

Remedial therapy is a practise that combines the healing benefits of massage with other natural therapies. Remedial therapists may incorporate knowledge of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu or nutrition (and there are many more areas of knowledge), depending on their personal training and emphasis. We are fortunate in Warragul to have a few long-standing practitioners in this field.
Note: You will also find other remedial therapists listed under "Massage Therapy".

'The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit. We can think of the union occurring between mind, body and spirit. What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses. Asana is only one of the eight so-called "limbs" or types of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical...

A technique for healing body, mind and spirit.