therapies & treatments available
1. Homoeopathic Medicine
This is a complete health care system which is free from toxic side effects and is based upon principles that are even older than Hippocrates. This system of medicine uses the law of similars that "like cures like" and looks at the total disease of the patient, physical, mental and emotional.
practitioners: Stella Coughlan, Patricia Cosgrove
Herbal medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism, Botanical medicine or Herbology, is the use of plants, in a wide variety of forms, for their therapeutic value. Herb plants produce and contain a variety of chemical compounds that act upon the body and are used to prevent or treat disease or promote health and well-being.
Remedies are produced by either taking the whole plant, or just the part of the plant required, and often mixing it with other plants. They are usually boiled in water or alcohol, and made into: herbal teas; herbal decoctions; herbal syrup; herbal tincture; infused oils; salves & ointment/creams.
practitioners: Stella Coughlan, Jan de Vries
Disease is due to an accumulation of waste products and toxins in the body and symptoms reflect the body's attempt to cleanse itself of these substances. Naturopathy looks to nature for its curative powers, using natural plant extracts, tinctures and wholesome food to restore health to the body.
practitioners: Stella Coughlan, Jan de Vries
Acupuncture is an ancient system of treatment where it is believed that the energy of the body circulates along specific channels, called meridians and illness disturbs the harmousious flow of "chi" through the body. To restore health, needles are inserted at specific points to re-establish a balanced flow of energy through the points.
The Acupunture Clinic:
- Sports Injuries
- Chronic Muscle Strains
- Back Pain
- Neck & Shoulder Pain
- Arthritic & Rheumatic Pain
- Sciatica
- Knee Complaints
- Hayfever
- Migraines
practitioners: Stella Coughlan, Payal Patel, Dr Dowey
This is a system of diagnosis and treatment based upon the musculoskeletal system. Manual techniques are used such as manipulation, stretching and pressure to the joint to restore movement, balance and function and give pain relief.
Osteopathy can treat conditions throughout the whole body such as:
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Work strain
- Shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Joint flexibility
- Pregnancy care
- Repetitive strain injury
- Whiplash injury
- Growing pains
- Tennis elbow
- Asthma
- Arthritic pain
- Postural problems
- Sports injuries
- Trapped nerves
- Sciatica
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
practitioners: Maeve McGowan, Heather Lang, Payal Patel
Whether you are looking for a health MOT, or want some advice on a specific condition, we can help you achieve 100% optimum health. We will work with you to develop your individual nutrition programme, combining dietary guidelines with nutritional and herbal supplements, all tailored specifically to your personal health situation for a programme for you to enjoy.
Our Nutritionist can help you address a wide range of health issues, including...
- Digestive health
- Increased energy & wellbeing
- Stress Management
- Weight management
- Female hormone balance
- Fertility & pre-conceptual care
- Mood foods and mental health
- Sports nutrition
- Cardiovascular health
- Skin health
- Immune health
practitioners: Jane McClenaghan
FEELING TIRED AND UNWELL? TRIED ALL DIETS BUT STILL CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT?
SUFFERING WITH I.B.S.? P.M.T? MIGRAINE? ECZEMA? ARTHRITIS? SINUSITUS?
YOU COULD BE SUFFERING FROM A FOOD SENSITIVITY!
The German Vega machine method is used to detect allergies and sensitivities. It is completely pain free and all test results are given immediately. Fifty different items are tested from wheat, dairy, colourings, grasses, flavourings etc. Could allergies be part of your health problem?
If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, it may be that you are sensitive to a particular food or foods:
- Acne
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Bloating
- Catarrh
- Coughing
- Depression
- Diarrhoea
- Diverticulitis
- Eczema
- Rhinitis
- Flushing
- Food Craving
- Forgetfulness
- Headaches
- Hyperactivity
- Irritability
- Irritable Bowel
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Migraine
- Mood Swings
- M.E. and M.S.
- Mouth Ulcers
- P.M.T
- Sinusitis
- Sneezing
- Thrush
- Tiredness
- Urticaria
- Water Retention
- Weight Gain
- Wind
practitioners: Sinead Lynch, Stella Coughlan
Psychotherapy is a talking therapy. It takes place within a safe, confidential environment. Psychotherapy is concerned with the whole person: his or her life history, past and present relationships, and conscious and unconscious processes. Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
Psychotherapy can be of value to people of all backgrounds, at any time of life. It may be helpful for those who...
- Have dificulties in forming or maintaining relationships
- Lack self-confidence and do not fulfil their potential
- Feel depressed
- Are struggling with bereavement or other forms of loss
- Feel anxious or unable to cope, or who experience a loss of meaning in their lives
- Experience sexual problems
- Suffer from phobias, eating disorders, panic attacks or obsessions
- Experience physical symptoms as a result of emotional stress
- Have difficulties in their working lives
practitioners: David Smith
The use of essential oils is an excellent treatment for stress related disorders and painful conditions. Aromatherapy massage can help to bring about a state of physical and mental balance and deep relaxation.
practitioners: Cathy Hutton, Elizabeth Murray, Stella Coughlan
This therapeutic foot massage works on specific points on the feet which correspond to different areas of the body, It is a simple way to look at the body as a whole and relax the body.
Reflexology can help restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance.
Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
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Back PainMigraineInfertilityArthritisSleep disordersHormonal imbalancesSports injuriesDigestive disordersStress-related conditions
practitioners: Cathy Hutton, Elizabeth Murray, Stella Coughlan
So much tension is held in the scalp, neck and shoulder area that this is a must to help to increase blood flow to the area and bring about a sense of well being and balance.
practitioners: Cathy Hutton, Elizabeth Murray
Bunions, corns and Hammar toes can effect men and women of all ages and should get professional attention. If left untreated they may contribute to more major health problems in the upper body.
practitioners: Paul Moore
Jane McClenaghan is running a new 'Six Weeks to Summer Health' programme to help:
- Shape up for summer
- Lose weight and feel great
- Six week evening class for men and women
- Personal self assessment tools
- Information pack with menu and recipe ideas
- nutritional support from U105's nutritionist Jane McClenaghan
Tuesday evenings
- Starting from 27th May, 6-7pm Belmont Tower, Belmont Road, Belfast
- £55.00 for the course
To book your place
Call Jane on 07759690701 or email jane@vital-nutrition.co.uk
practitioners: Jane McClenaghan
14. Chinese Physical Therapy - TuiNa
TuiNa (Twee-Nah) is a branch of traditional Chinese Medicine and is a healing art thousands of years old.
Highly successful in treating conditions, including: - Back pain
- Sciatica
- Migraine
- Knee injuries
- Neck problems
- Hip complaints
- Chronic Fatigue
And many other injuries…
Chinese Physical Therapy (Tuina) is a professional treatment which reduces and relieves physical pain and symptoms.
It rebalances the body framework using a combination of techniques including:
1. Craniosacral realignment - Gentle and relaxing technique for realigning the framework and correcting distortions in physical structure
2. Muscle testing - To identify any areas of weakness
3. Acupressure - Pressure applied to specific acu-points on the body to relieve pain and discomfort whilst promoting good health
4. Lymphatic Drainage - gentle body movements carried out fully clothed (highly effective for reducing cellulite)
5. Massage - therapeutic use of touch to either invigorate or relax the muscles of the body to promote healing, relaxation and relieve stress
Acute conditions can be dealt with quickly whilst longer-term problems can often be relieved over a short number of sessions.
This treatment is not a temporary ‘quick fix’; rather, the cause of a problem is identified and then treated.
practitioners: Jennifer Walsh-Rupakheti
