Tag Archives: stress

At the current time, many of us may feel stressed, anxious and fearful and this is not surprising. We are all going through a period of time we have not been through before, filled with uncertainty, worry and change. This time is also a great opportunity to reflect on what ‘really’ is important in life […]

What EXACTLY is HYPNOTHERAPY? Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of relaxation, which happens when we switch off from the busy outside world to rest comfortably within our much quieter and more peaceful inner world. This can be described as entering an altered state of awareness. Trance and hypnosis mean the same thing – to drift […]

Workplace Wellbeing for businesses and schools Did you know at BOP, alongside offering treatments at the practice, we also offer Workplace Wellbeing assistance to many local businesses, workplaces and schools. The Wellbeing programmes are led by Osteopath, Susan Bunce, who has over 20 years’ experience in dealing with muscular, joint and stress related issues. Most […]

 Can acupuncture help patients suffering stress? Please note this information is taken from the British Acupuncture Council directly.  Up to half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress every year, which often results in illness.(Health and Safety Executive 2011) Other factors that affect stress levels include alcohol, smoking, exams, pregnancy, divorce, moving, death […]

Could acupuncture be used as part of a treatment protocol for anxiety? Please note this information comes directly from the British Acupuncture Council.  Anxiety disorders include generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder (NICE 2007; Clinical Evidence 2007). They can be chronic and cause considerable distress and […]

A system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body. This is the Oxford English dictionary definition of reflexology. This definition is in part true. The theory behind the treatment is that the feet are a mirror image of our bodies […]

Indian Head Massage In this form of massage, a host of massage techniques are applied to the neck, shoulders, upper arms, head and face. The technique has been used in India for many years to help restore balance and wellbeing to the body. It was also used to promote healthy hair condition and growth. In […]

Reflexology for wellbeing and relaxation  During this treatment, pressure is applied to a range of points on your hands and feet that correspond to the organs, glands and tissues in of your body. It is believed that by applying this pressure, to the hand or foot, you can cause a reaction to occur in another […]

Aromatherapy massage for relaxation and wellbeing in Worthing.  Aromatherapy, also referred to as ‘essential oil therapy’, can be defined as the art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences. These can be extracted from plants, herbs, flowers, grasses and fruits. Only a small amount of essential oil is needed, which is blended with a larger […]

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