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What is Indian Head Massage?
We find out from Cath Mowbray exactly what an Indian Head Massage involves and how it could help you What exactly is Indian Head Massage? Indian Head Massage (IHM) is a seated massage that starts on the shoulders and upper back, then moves to the back of the...
Couples Massage with Cath and Petrina
Typically available on the last Sunday of the month, Cath and Petrina are available to provide 1 hour couples massages at the Alma Vale Centre. Each massage is tailored to the individual's needs but with the shared experience of both you and your partner receiving the...
Acupuncture to reduce anxiety
This time of year is one of change, of letting go, of new beginnings – all of which can lead to anxiety. Tiffany Black shares how acupuncture is here to help so that your autumn will go more smoothly After the easy flow of August, when all social and...
Hypnobirthing Classes in 2019 with Purely Pregnant
Purely Pregnant are back throughout 2019 with regulars classes at the Alma Vale Centre: January 2019 Sunday 13th & 27th 10.00am - 5.15pm Book now February Sunday 10th & 24th 10:00am - 5:15pm Book now March Sunday 10th & 24th 10.00am - 5.15pm Book now April...
Organically nutritious: benefits of choosing organic
It's more expensive and it often looks just the same as conventional produce, so why should you invest in organic food? We look at the impact on nutrition... There are lots of environmental, ethical and farming reasons why some people decide to buy organic produce,...
We are what we eat: value of organic
As it's Organic September, Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist Penelope Barnett sets out the benefits of organic produce to our body What are the benefits? Organic, to me, means working with nature not against it. Organic promotes higher levels of animal...
Late Summer – the Earth Element
By Julie Kelham, Acupuncturist At the core of Chinese Medicine is the principle that nature is governed by Yin/Yang and the five elements, Wood, Fire Earth, Metal and Water. Each season is associated with a different element and with the energy system of different...
Hot-stone and aromatherapy massage for migraine
In our final article for Migraine Awareness Week, Rowan Jamal looks at some research evidence on how massage helps treat migraine, and in particular looks at the benefits of aromatherapy Migraine triggers tend to vary from person to person and are often very...
Acupuncture: getting to root of migraines
Find out from Julie Kelham how acupuncture can help treat the root cause of migraines Effect of migraines Migraines result in moderate to severe pain and are a complex condition that can cause many symptoms. These include throbbing pain, often located on one...
How massage works to treat migraines
As part of our series for Migraine Awareness Week, our massage therapist Piia Laakso shares how her specific approach can help both prevent migraine and relieve the pain of existing headaches How does massage help? "Regular massage can prevent migraine symptoms...
Natural way to treat migraine
As it is Migraine Awareness Week, we are focusing on how just some of the therapies on offer at the Alma Vale Centre can help with this difficult condition – each day this week one of our therapists will share what their treatment can offer Many of us will have...
Introducing Tara Silverthorn – Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist
I qualified as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist from the Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust in London, under the tuition of Michael Kern, Katherine Ukleja, Tracy Evans and other inspiring tutors. I hold a Diploma in ‘Living Anatomy’, fully accredited by the...