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Endometriosis Awareness Month – You Are Not Alone
Endometriosis month is about raising awareness, but also about offering support, understanding, treatment and hope. Jill Glover explains how Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine can help Jill Glover Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine If...
Revitalise Your Spring With a Healing Massage
At the Alma Vale Centre, we have many types of massage therapies you can choose from to help prepare your body to get the most out of this new season. Aromatherapy Couples/Pairs Massage Deep Tissue Four-Handed Massage Holistic Hot Stones Pregnancy...
Springtime Acupuncture with Julie Kelham
Now is an ideal time to have acupuncture to help you have a vibrant and healthy Spring Julie Kelham – Acupuncture Wednesdays 1.30pm – 5.30pm Thursdays 4.00pm – 7.00pm Saturdays 9.00am – 1.00pm Over the last month or so the season has been in a...
Introducing our Sports and Deep-Tissue Massage Practitioner Claire Sharpe
We are delighted to welcome Sports and Deep-Tissue Massage Practitioner Claire Sharpe to the Alma Vale Centre Claire Sharpe Sports Massage Deep-Tissue Massage Mondays 12:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesdays 9:00am to 9:00pm Wednesdays 9:00am to 9:00pm Claire...
Introducing our Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Dervla Shannahan
We are delighted to welcome Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Dervla Shannahan to the Alma Vale Centre Dervla Shannahan Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Thursdays 1.00pm – 9.00pm – Initial Consultations also available Saturday mornings Dervla is excited to be part of...
Happy Chinese New Year from the Alma Vale Centre
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Wishing you a Happy New Year for 17th February Year of the Horse In Chinese culture, the Horse is known for its energy, speed and perseverance. It is associated with success and good fortune, which is achieved quickly. Those born...
Preparing for Valentine’s Day
Get ready for Valentine's Day with our special offers, and help from our new therapy for those wanting to work on their relationships Shamanic Healing to Transform Relationships Do you want to repair a relationship but don’t know how to begin? Are you...
Introducing our Tuina and Thai Massage Practitioner Martha Dooley
We are delighted to welcome Tuina and Thai Massage Practitioner Martha Dooley to the Alma Vale Centre. Martha Dooley Traditional Thai Massage Tuina Massage Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 4:00pm to 9:00pm After living and working in China for...
Make 2026 the Year to Prioritise You!
As we begin a new year, this is an ideal time to give attention to your health and wellbeing. Many of us use this time to take stock, and plan changes to help us achieve a happy and healthy year ahead. What better way than to book yourself in for a therapy...
All Good Wishes for Christmas & New Year from all at Alma Vale Centre
Alma Vale Centre Opening Hours: Appointments Available During Festive Season Staffed Reception closed from 19th December to 5th January With the exception of bank holidays and weekends, call 0117 377 1186 between 8:00am – 6:00pm to speak to our out-of-hours reception...
Give the Gift of Wellbeing
With Christmas just a few weeks away, now is the ideal time to buy an AVC Gift Voucher for a friend or a loved one for that special gift of wellbeing. We also have Festive Offers you can take advantage of – either as a special gift or a treat for...
Suffering with PMS or PMDD? Acupuncture can help with both
Many women suffer from pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). If your symptoms are severe you could be suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Acupuncture can help with both, as Claire Thorne explains Claire Thorne – Acupuncture Available Mondays 11.00am...











