What are complementary therapies?

Complementary Therapies - An investment or a treat?

Should I treat myself to a holistic/complementary therapy?

Is a question that I am asked by many clients, in order to provide an accurate answer I decided to research the question:

If you google search “why can complementary therapies help?” amongst the results, popular matches relate to:

·         Cancer research

·         Macmillan

·         Mind

·         Parkinsons uk

·         Epilepsy society

·         Arthritis uk

·         Osteoporosis society

·         Womens health

As you can see, using complementary therapies is not just a way of treating yourself as a luxury, but a way of maintaining your health and mental state.

What does complementary therapy mean?

Complementary means it can be used alongside your conventional medical treatment. They may help you to feel better and more able to cope with any ongoing illness or problem you may be going through. (For certain medical conditions it is important to speak with your doctor before undertaking a complementary therapy)

 In a nutshell, Complementary therapies can benefit anybody and everybody!

 You don’t have to have a serious illness to warrant having a treatment. You may simply feel the stresses of everyday life in this frantic 21st century whirlwind that we live in. Busy juggling family life with work, worrying about money issues, the recession, keeping up with your neighbours by having the best cars, computers or designer clothes!

Receiving a complementary therapy allows you to have time to yourself and simply take a break!

People talk about diets, healthy eating, exercise which are all important factors in helping our bodies stay healthy. Complementary therapies can also help our bodies stay healthy working alongside these important factors. They can help us mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

 It just takes time to find an outlet in your life that can help you to cope in a more balanced and mindful way.

I personally have experienced this and know first-hand the benefits of holistic treatments; in fact I believe in them so much I have dedicated my life in providing the same treatment I received to others. They helped change my life and now you can help change yours, why not give it a try?

 You have nothing to lose and may gain so much more.