Counselling with Claire Djali

The overall aim of counselling is to provide an opportunity for the client to work towards living in a more personally content way and to begin a new future positively.

Counselling is often sought in times of particular difficulty such as bereavement and relationship breakdown. These times are not only difficult in themselves but often lead to other questions raising themselves.

Counselling can help you to look at your life and gain a new perspective or clarity on particular problems. This may concern:

*Coping with crisis
*Self-esteem and self-image
*Depression, stress and anxiety
*Relationships, past and present

Your first appointment with Claire will provide you with the opportunity to decide if counselling will be helpful for you and whether it is something you would like to continue with. Claire will give you her personal feedback on this session.

Further information can be found on Claire’s website www.wimbledoncounselling.co.uk

Counselling (Psychosynthesis) With Ania Dyczkowska

*Body and Mind Therapy / Solution focused Therapy

*Counselling and Psychotherapy

*Relationships and Couples Therapy

Psychosynthesis is a holistic approach to counselling that includes all aspects of the individual: body, mind, emotions, soul and spirit.

This developmental view perceives that our struggles and difficulties in life’s journey can become the opportunity for inner exploration, psychological growth and personal fulfilment.

Psychosynthesis as a depth psychology works with the impact of our past as well as with the present existential questions of life direction, meaning and purpose. It encourages the exploration of the inner potential for love, creativity and spiritual growth.

You will Psychosynthesis useful if you are dealing with:

*Change and transition in personal and professional life

*Questions about the direction of life or work

*Feeling you are not living to your full potential

*Interested in exploring your relationships

*Feeling stuck and not knowing why

*Specific problems in life

*Feeling you might benefit from counselling and psychotherapy

In every life, however outwardly successful, you might need to take time out for yourself and to take stock. Therapy offers you a safe space to reflect on and to address what confronts you.

Ania Dyczkowska is Vitality Centres Psychosynthesis trained Counsellor. For more information on her treatment and availability hours, please contact reception or visit our website.

The entire body benefits directly from massage including: the skin, muscles, circulatory system and lymphatic and nervous systems.

 Massage can help with the following complaints and conditions:

• Increases blood supply, oxygen intake and toxin release
• Muscle tone can be improved
• Can help to increase flexibility and mobility of muscles and joints
• Cramps and other muscular spasms can be alleviated
• Can be a form of exercise for those who are unable to participate in any physical activity
• Working muscle against the bone can help to clear toxic adhesions which may have built up and also will feed and nourish the bone itself and neighboring joints
• Will help to encourage growth and development of bones
• Can alleviate mild postural deformities
• Stimulates and improves circulatory system thereby boosting the immune system also stimulating lymphatic flow
• Can improve the condition of the lungs due to deeper breathing
• Skin conditions may improve due to increase blood flow and sebum production
• Digestion and elimination can be greatly improved
• Chronic neck, back and shoulder pain as well headaches can be relieved and treated
• Oedema or swelling can be significantly reduced
• Elevates stress and can be useful for combating depression, insomnia and lethargy

The qualified and experienced massage therapists at Vitality Centre are able to create unique massage treatments, suitable to your individual needs. There any many different types of massages you could choose from: deep tissue, stress reduction, remedial and more.

 It is so important to communicate with your therapist. Inform them of any injuries, trauma, chronic problems or pain, before you begin your massage. This will ensure you enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating and healing massage. Your therapist is also able to offer you care advice and any necessary referals.

Massage is sutible for people of any age or condition. Pregnant women, Post-natal women, children, babies, the elderly…anyone and everyone!

Treatment Cost:
£45 – 60mins

If you have any questions or concerns, or book an appointment, please email or call Vitality Centre reception. We have massage avalible Mon-Sat

Please note we have gift vouchers (and gift advice) available to buy over the phone!

Ph: 020 8871 4677  Email: info@vitality-centre.co.uk

What is an Indian Head Massage?

An Indian Head Massage is a wonderful treatment, concentrating on shoulder, neck and head areas; relieving feelings of tension and stress. It soothes, comforts and rebalances the energy flow to produce a feeling of peace and tranquillity.

The treatment is based on the Ayurvedic healing system and has been enjoyed in India for thousands of years.The head is covered with a thin layer of muscle which tightens when we are tense, resulting in stiff neck and shoulders, headaches, feelings of anxiety, eyestrain, hair loss etc. By relaxing these muscles an Indian Head Massage can improve blood flow, alleviating these symptoms and others and relaxing your whole body.

What are the benifits of Indian Head Massage?

*Total relaxation
*Release of stress and tension
*Insomnia
*Release of headches/migraines
*Release of sinus congestion
*Improvement of blood supply especiallly to the scalp
*Hair and scalp nourishment
*Decrease muscle tension
*Boost the immune system
*Improve breathing

To enjoy the experience you simply sit back in a comfortable chair and allow the practitioner to work through your tension. For both men and women of all ages Indian Head Massage can be a most relaxing treatment and will leave you “floating”…

An Indian Head Massage is a wonderful GIFT IDEA! Gift vouchers available.

Treatment Cost: £40 – 45mins

It aims to correct imbalances and bring the body, mind and emotions back to harmony and balance, just as conventional medicine also aims to bring the body back to a state of healthy homeostasis.  Diagnosis and treatment within Chinese Medicine is a highly skilled art, which requires years of training to develop.

It looks at the human body through an Eastern paradigm, where bodily processes are powered and maintained by the flow of Qi energy.  Disturbances in this flow generate illness.  Acupuncture points are sited in key locations for influencing the flow of Qi, and are used to restore a smooth flow.

Acupuncture can be helpful in treating conditions such as:
*Anxiety and Panic Attacks
*Asthma and breathing difficulties
*Depression
*Digestive problems
*Endometriosis
*Fertility
*Male factor Infertility
*Hypertension and Circulatory problems
*Sleep problems
*Stress and Tiredness
*Pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, as well as to assist
induction
 

How often will I need treatment?
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture regards each person as an individual with a unique pattern of symptoms, and this is what makes the treatment so effective. Predicting the number of treatments required depends on the individual and the condition, and this will be assessed during the initial consultation. Most patients start coming for treatment weekly, and see improvement within 4 treatments.

As treatment progresses, the interval between treatment lengthens to fortnightly and then monthly if on-going treatment is required.

Is it safe?
As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), I am bound to observe a Code of Practice which lays down stringent procedures regarding standards of hygiene and sterilisation for needles and other equipment. All procedures have been approved by the Department of Health and provide protection against the transmission of infectious diseases. All of the needles used are disposable.

What does it feel like?
Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to those used for giving injections or for taking blood. The needles are very fine and the sensation of having acupuncture is more like a tingling or a dull ache.

During treatment, many people experience a pleasant feeling of relaxation.

Wider Benefits
People receiving acupuncture frequently report benefits well beyond their original complaint – often feeling better in themselves and more resourceful in facing the world and the challenges of work, family or relationships.

Treatment Cost
Inital 1hr session – £60
Follow up 45min sessions – £50

Ian Prytherch works at Vitality Centre on Tuedays, Thursdays and Fridays – to book an appointment with him, please email us info@vitality-centre.co.uk or call reception on 020 88714677

Aromatherapy Massage is a wonderful holistic treatment seeking to balance the mind, body and spirit, in order to enhance well-being, relieve stress and promote vitality and good health.

Aromatherapy massage combines the many physical benefits of massage with the powerful therapeutic properties of pure essential oils.

Every essential oil has its own unique qualities and used alone, or in combination with other oils, can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, such as:

*Anxiety
*Depression
*Arthritis
*Circulatory problems
*Digestive disorders
*Fatigue
*Insomnia
*Headaches
*Menstural and Menopausal Problems
*Muscular Aches and Pains
*Sinusitis and Colds
*Stress and Tension
*water retention and many others

The movement of essential oils through the body, together with therapeutic massage, encourage the circulation of blood and lymph, relax and tense tired muscles, improve nervous conductivity, and promote an overall sense of well-being.

Your first visit will involve a short consultation in which you will be asked about your general health, vitality, medical history and life style. On the day of your treatment drink plenty of water, eat a light diet and avoid coffee, tea and alcohol as this will help eliminate toxins.

Treatment Cost:
60min massage – £50

It’s so important to take some time out to pamper your self while you’re pregnant, and having a massage is a great way to indulge while still taking care of your mind and body. 

Pregnancy massage is a relaxing, safe and relieving way to relax and ease pain during pregnancy.
We recommend you wait until you are more than 12 weeks to enjoy a massage and if you’ve had any complications, it’s best to make sure you ask your doctor before you book your massage.

Having regular massages during pregnancy can help you to maintain good health, relieve you of stress and worry, and help ease you through your pregnancy.

Pregnancy massage has many benefits, some of which include:

*Helps to ease backache, headaches, muscle aches and pains
*Decreases pain in the pelvic/hip area
*Increases circulation and improves skin elasticity which reduces stretch marks
*Reduces stress and anxiety, which will help to stabilize hormone levels
*Reduces fatigue and assists with digestion
*Helps to reduce swelling in places such as ankles, legs and hands

Vitality Centre have a special adjustable pregnancy massage couch with a supported hole for the stomach to fit, allowing you to lie on your front in comfort and support whilst you enjoy your special massage.

We have many massage therapists that have pregnancy qualifications and experience. They will always make you feel at ease and comfortable during your lovely treatment. Make sure you inform your therapist of any aches and pains, and they will do their best to adapt the treatment to suit your individual needs, as everyone’s body is different.

At Vitality Centre we have therapists available for pregnancy massage Monday to Saturday – please mention when booking that you are having a special pregnancy massage!

And why not ask about pregnancy reflexology? Many of our pregnancy massage trained therapists are also reflexology trained!

Gift vouchers are also available – pregnancy massage is a great present for expecting Mums!

Treatment Cost: 60mins – £45

If you have any questions regarding this treatment or anything else, please email us: info@vitality-centre.co.uk or give us a call on 020 8871 4677

Welcome to the Vitality Centre in Wandsworth for kinesiology SW18.

Why wait for an illness or live life feeling sick and tired? Regain inner harmony and balance with Kinesiology.

The aim of the treatment is to identify any imbalances that a person has. This is done by monitoring a persons’ ability to hold their muscle against light pressure. This technique was developed in 1964 by Dr George Goodheart.

Each muscle relates to an organ and also to an energy pathway (meridian). If there are any chemical, emotional, structural or energetic stresses affecting any of the above then the muscle being tested will be weaker. Once an imbalance is found the Kinesiologist uses the muscle test again to get feedback from the persons body about what factors are aggravating the imbalance and what will help to rebalance it.

This makes kinesiology a truly holistic treatment as the practitioner will be able to devise a treatment plan that might include nutritional supplements, flower remedies, emotional stress release techniques, acupressure, chakra balancing, light and firm massage, life style changes and more…your unique combination helps to encourage your healing process – everyone can benefit from a balance.

Kinesiology practitioners are dedicated to prevention as well as to alleviating the condition. They are able to help clients much more effectively if each person commits to self help and improving their own health regime.

The number of sessions you require varies according to you, your condition and how you implement the suggested changes. Most people experience a quick improvement and can begin to enjoy a life of well-being.

Conditions that can be helped through Kinesology:

*Acid stomach, indigestion, flatulence
*Allergies and food sensitivities
*Anxiety, depression, phobias
*Arthritis or joint pain
*Asthma
*Back Ache
*Breast pain – periodic or constant
*Catarrh
*Candida, thrush and bloating
*Constipation
*Digestive disorders
*Eczema
*Elbow pain, Tennis elbow
*Frequent infections
*Frozen shoulder
*Heavy or restless legs
*Hyperactivity in children
*Insomnia
*Irritable Bowel
*Low Back pain
*Migraines and headaches
*RSI, Tennis elbow
*Sinus problems
*Skin problems, spots, poor skin tone
*Stiff Neck
*Stress and worry

Treatment Cost:
Inital Session £55 – 75mins Follow Up Sessions: £45 – 60mins

*Energetic status of the human body field
*Organ balance and functionality
*Level of musculoskeletal stress
*Emotional status
*Nutritional deficiencies
*Quality of alignment with the earth fields

 Our approach is a natural, non-invasive and holistic restorative process and will work at all physical, chemical, emotional and energetic levels; enhancing self-healing capacities and well-being.

Homeopathy works on the principle of “like cures like” – ie what may cause a problem or symptom could also be used to cure those very symptoms.

What can homeopathy help?

Homeopathy treats the person rather than the named “disease” so potentially it can help patients with a wide range of conditions, both acute and chronic. Illnesses commonly seen by homeopaths in the clinic include recurrent infections (such as colds, tonsillitis, cystitis), skin conditions, menstrual and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue, migraine, and stress related symptoms such as anxiety and insomnia. courtesy of The Society of Homeopaths

Homeopathic Remedies

Remedy is a technical term in homeopathy that refers to a substance prepared with a particular procedure and intended for treating patients; it is not to be confused with the generally-accepted use of the word, which means “a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieves pain”.

Homeopathic practitioners rely on two types of reference when prescribing remedies: Materia medica and repertories. A homeopathic Materia medica is a collection of “drug pictures”, organised alphabetically by remedy, that describes the symptom patterns associated with individual remedies. A homeopathic repertory is an index of disease symptoms that lists remedies associated with specific symptoms.

Homeopathy uses many animal, plant, mineral, and synthetic substances in its remedies. Examples include Arsenicum album (arsenic oxide), Natrum muriaticum (sodium chloride or table salt), Lachesis muta (the venom of the bushmaster snake), Opium, and Thyroidinum (thyroid hormone). Homeopaths also use treatments called nosodes (from the Greeknosos, disease) made from diseased or pathological products such as fecal, urinary, and respiratory discharges, blood, and tissue.

Homeopathic remedies prepared from healthy specimens are called sarcodes.

Rachel Ward is a NAET practitioner, qualified to Advanced 1 level and also a Nutritional Therapist with a Diploma from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and foundation degree from Bedfordshire University. She is a member of BANT (British Association of Nutritional Therapists) a professional body which ensures that all registered therapists must have been trained to a high standard in both the science of nutrition and clinical practice as well as adhering to a strict code of ethics.

Rachel’s knowledge of nutrition allows her to bring an understanding of any underlying metabolic and nutritional problems that clients may have and allows her to provide advice on alternative foods, helpful nutritional supplements or possible biological tests. She is passionate about nutrition and its impact on health, having experienced the benefits of nutritional therapy for herself and her children, who all suffered from allergies and food intolerances. Rachel has a particular interest in the relationship between food and behaviour and believes that, through making correct food choices, Nutritional Therapy can help to optimise health, energy and the prevention of disease.