NECK & SHOULDER PAIN, HEADACHES, WHIPLASH, MUSCLE STRESS

Maureen Dempsey has a vast experience of many forms of holistic therapies. She will access your individual condition and discuss with you which treatment will be most effective. Listed below are some details on each type of therapy. These forms of therapy can treat all of the following conditions:

Sports injuries, stress, skeletal problems, fibromyalgia, digestive complaints, hay fever and asthma, musculo skeletal pain, tilted pelvis, tight hamstrings, hip/knee restrictions, foot /ankle problems, sciatica, back and neck pain, coccyx injuries, headaches, migraines, tmj syndrome, frozen shoulder, whiplash, tennis elbow , carpel tunnel syndrome and, much much more…. 

 BOWEN THERAPY

This remarkable therapy is named after the man who pioneered the technique in Australia in the 1970’s.

Bowen Therapy achieves profound, substantial, rapid and lasting relief for a wide spectrum of conditions. It is a dynamic system of muscle and connective tissue movement. It restores balance to the body by gently stimulating the autonomic nervous system, which creates homeostasis at a cellular level. It is this precise “resetting” that allows the body to find its own natural balance. Many compensatory patterns are released initially thus allowing the therapist to work deeper at each session. 

A treatment consists of a series of small skin rolls using fingers and thumbs that cross fibres of muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves; each at a specific point of the body. Periodic breaks of 2-5 minutes at a time are required during the treatment to allow the body time to realign and rectify itself before moving on to the next sequence of moves. 
The moves can be performed through clothes or directly on the skin. The touch is gentle and light, the technique is used to stimulate the autonomic nervous system.   It restores balance without the need for strenuous agitation of the muscular system.    

The gentle nature of Bowen Therapy means that it is suitable for children,- including newborn babies- and even pregnant women with back pain.   Maureen again combines Bowen with a variety of other massage therapies, according to her clients needs.    In addition, she reviews the diet and general lifestyle of her clients , making suggestions where appropriate.  

For most issues, clients can expect to achieve lasting results after 3 three of four treatments - although occasionally, some will require more time for a particular condition..  

PHYSICAL THERAPY  

Is a holistic hands-on approach to the symptoms of musculo-skeletal pain and restricted movements.    Assessment of pain and dysfunction is usually through gentle palpation of soft tissue -  Extensive history taking ensures no areas are forgotten in the treatment plan.

The treatment consists of the application of varying degrees of pressure to the areas of dysfunction. Followed by kneading of the muscles together with the flexing of the joints.   This could be shoulder or ankle, depends where the pain and limited movement are.  Stretching of the affected areas follows treatment.

Again, the idea is to encourage the client to take active part in their own recovery, and gradual increase in activity. Advise re exercise, home stretches, strengthening, conditioning are discussed. 

RELAXATION MASSAGE

As the name suggests, this massage is to allow you, the client to “switch off” busy head activity and allow the gentle strokes of the treatment to soothe and relax you. It is the quiet time that everyone craves in our hectic lives. The massage takes one hour but can be extended by 15 to 30 minutes to include a Head and Face treatment, a must , if you have the time!. Pamper yourself…It is called “ME TIME”.

People emerge from this treatment of deep relaxation with renewed vigour, creativity and sense of purpose. It is an exhilarating yet peaceful feeling, often described as relaxed awareness, that brings better sleep, increased energy and vitality and relief from stress and worries.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Athletes, trainers and coaches recognise massage as a proven means of enhancing performance, preventing injuries and speeding recovery when injuries do occur. It stimulates circulation, increases lymphatic flow, relaxes muscle spasm, reduces swelling and relieves pain.

Sports Massage is not vital to performance , you can get by without it, but with it, you might become faster, looser, more relaxed and less often injured.

THE MESSAGE IS MASSAGE - For sports athletes who strive for excellence, massage allows them to push farther, ache less, train more consistently and move more freely.

INDIAN HEAD AND FACE MASSAGE

As the name suggests this deluxe treatment addresses the Head and Face. Areas we tend to forget about. Our head weights 14 to 16 lbs, our face reflects our feelings. They also work hard to get us through the day. The face is treated by stimulating acupressure points in the forehead and around the eyes. It soothes, comforts and rebalances energy flow, the muscles receive much needed new blood supply giving the skin the appearance of being pumped-up naturally. The result is a younger, fresher and more attractive appearance. 

Scalp massage revitalises circulation at hair roots and nourishes the living growing hair. Shoulders upper back and neck are also addressed. Areas we hold a great deal of tension. The various different movements can help to relax taut muscles, ease stiffness, stimulate blood circulation and drain away excess toxins, so helping to relieve headaches and eye strain . This wonderful treatment helps boost the flow of freshly oxygenated blood to the brain, resulting in more focused thought, greater concentration and better memory.  

REIKI 

“REI” refers to universal or cosmic energy. 

“KI”js the life force which flows through every living thing. 

REIKI is an art and science using universal life energy to promote balance, wholeness, healing and consciousness. 

REIKI is a precise technique to balance your energies throughout your whole physical, emotional and spiritual bodies.

REIKI is a releaser, activator, energizer and transformer of energy.

REIKI releases stress and tension of modern day life. Our immune system is the body’s healing power. Stress on the immune system gives us less ability to heal. Reiki balances the immune system.

REIKI is tool for spiritual growth. It connects you with your higher force and tells you that you are a cosmic being, 

There are so many ways to describe reiki. To truly understand it one must have a healing session with a Reiki practitioner.

Finally REIKI is an awakening of the inner self to know it is a part of the larger self.”

Bowen Therapy - Suitable for Babies & Children