When a person is physically out of balance or misaligned, treatment addressing the structure of the body may work alone or in combination with other treatments to speed up the natural healing process.

Musculoskeletal treatments:

Acupuncture

Traditional acupuncture is a system of holistic healthcare that regards illness, whether physical or mental, to be a sign that the body is out of balance. Research by the University of Regensburg has shown that acupuncture is one of the most effective therapies for back pain. The research published by Archives of Internal Medicine, showed that acupuncture can provide significantly more relief from lower back pain than conventional therapies.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a subtle and profound healing treatment. In a typical craniosacral session, you will usually lie (or sometimes sit) fully-clothed on a treatment couch. The therapist will make contact by placing their hands lightly on your body and tuning in.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the wellbeing of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and fluids functioning smoothly as a whole. Osteopathy in the cranial field, or 'cranial osteopathy' can be applied to the head as well as other parts of the body. Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages, including babies and children.

Tuina

Tuina is point pressure body work using a Chinese style of therapeutic acupressure (similar to shiatsu). Tuina includes varying depth of pressing, plucking and scraping on the skin (guasha).