Bellenden Therapies

What's on offer at Bellenden Therapies

Bellenden Therapies are pleased to share with you a quick guide to some of the individual therapies we offer at our treatment rooms. Why not visit our website www.bellendentherapies.co.uk or come along and visit us in person 147A Bellenden Road, London SE15 4DH. Watch out for our second guide of therapies to be posted later.

Aromatherapy
Using highly aromatic essential oils from plants treatment is usually in the form of a full body massage. Treatment is very holistic and can help many ailments both emotionally and physically. The treatment aims to balance the body and so create an environment where self healing can occur.

Kinesiology
A truly holistic therapy using both Eastern and Western traditions. Based on the principle that “the body never lies” a series of tests using (mainly) arm and leg muscles to determine the priority in which the body wants to be treated. Treatment may be homeopathic remedies, nutrition, acupuncture or massage techniques. Can help problems that have been stuck for years.

Reflexology
A technique specifically using the pressure points on the feet to bring about a balance in the body. The therapist uses their thumbs to stimulate the points which may have been blocked in order to break down congestion. This is an ideal treatment during pregnancy or for the elderly as only the shoes and socks have to be removed.

Reiki
Reiki is an healing therapy which is both gentle and powerful. Treatments take place fully clothed and the practitioner simply places their hands onto the body in a series of movements. Treatments may be deeply relaxing or energizing depending on what is required at that moment. Suitable for all.

Thai Massage
A form of massage that involves a certain degree of participation from the client. Treatments are done fully clothed and on the floor. They usually take between 1 ½ to 2 hours . A combination of massage, acupuncture and stretching are used to free both the body and the mind. It helps improve flexibility and circulation. If you are having a Thai massage you will need to wear loose trousers and a t shirt. Oil is not generally used.

January 2009

I am not going to go on and on here about de-toxing for the New Year, giving up something or adding something to what is already a busy life.  Hurrah! I hear you cry.  Instead I am going to start with a few words of wisdom from that great guru Judith Morgan (www.judithmorgan.com)   "There is always time for luxury".

Great isn't it?  Whether or not this means having silk knickers instead of polyester, treating yourself to a M&S sandwich instead of one from the corner shop it doesn't matter as long as it is luxury to you.  My top ten luxuries are:

Having a facial and a massage (rather than just one)

Spending a day reading a great book, knowing that all my work is done.

Drinking tea (Earl Grey or Green) out of a bone china cup and saucer

Having a minature bottle of champagne for no reason at all

Going out to eat - preferably for lunch somewhere beautiful

Dressing up to go to the theatre

Eating oysters on the seafront

Having someone wash my car

Having a bathroom with a window and a real fire

Underfloor heating

Buying a hard back edition of a new cookery book rather than waiting for it to come out in paperback

Not major things I am sure you will agree but luxuries to me and things that make me feel better. 

Whether it is your health, wealth or wellbeing you wish to improve over this forthcoming year remember to enjoy doing it.  We have a wide range of therapies at Bellenden Therapies all designed to help you feel more the way you want to:  massage, aromatherapy, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, reiki.  Why not try something new this year - you never know it might become one of your luxuries.

 

Christmas Gifts - What shall I do?

As I sit here in Bellenden Therapies waiting for my next client I can see people bustling around carrying bags of what looks like Christmas gifts.  I haven't done my shopping yet, and probably wont' for a few more days

If you are struggling to find the right sort of present why not give us a visit and buy someone a Gift Voucher?  These are redeemable against any of our treatments, so the lucky person could have a massage, ideal for pre and post Christmas activities.  Did you know that one hour's aromatherapy massage is equal to 3 hours sleep? 

Our Gift Vouchers can be for any amount from £10 - so depending on your budget there is something to suit.  You don't even have to make the decision that is up to the lucky person.

We are also repeating our fabulous range of face and body creams this year, as they proved so popular last year.  Visit the website for details.

Happy shopping.

Winter weather can bring on a spate of coughs

Here at Bellenden Therapies we often see an influx of clients around the change of the seasons.  You can always just pop in for one of our lunch time drop ins to see the homeopath, have a head, neck and shoulder massage or a relaxing foot massage.

Winter weather can bring on a spate of coughs, colds, chills and even flu. It is important that you keep yourself as healthy as possible, by eating sensibly, exercising and drinking plenty of water.

It is always hard to drink water in the colder weather, so try adding some hot water to your bottle of cold.  Add a squirt of lemon or lime juice as well or a slice of the fruit. Even blueberries and blackberries can be added. Soups are another way of ensuring that you keep a high liquid intake. They are also a fantastic way of feeding yourself if you do come down with something. Add plenty of garlic, chilli, ginger, turmeric and lemongrass and onions to a basic stock (chicken or vegetable). Your body will heat up which will help to kill any infections you might have.  Take plenty of rest.

Bathing in a warm to hot bath with some ginger, rosemary, or eucalyptus oil can help those aching muscles you get when coming down with a heavy cold or flu.  A good mixture is 2 ginger, 3 rosemary and 3 eucalyptus make sure you mix well into the water before you get in. If you have sensitive skin mix into a little full fat milk or vodka before adding to the bath. Make sure the bath isn’t too hot as you don’t want to feel faint as you stand up.  Go straight to bed wearing a pair of thick woolen socks (very fetching) and hopefully you will feel much better in the morning. 

For coughs and blocked up sinuses having a steam with tea tree, eucalyptus or basil oil can really help loosen thing up.  Pour a basinful of very hot water and add to it 5 drops of your chosen oil, or a mixture of oils.  Basil is especially good for sinuses.  Cover your head with a towel and breath in and out for a count of 10, remove your face, rest and repeat as many times as you feel necessary.  You can build up the time you hold your head over the bowl until you reach 3 minutes.

Finally if you do get a back cold don’t be generous and share it with others.  Stay at home, keep warm and rest up.  The world won’t stop if you have a couple of days off.

Thai massage

Bellenden Therapies offers a wide range of complementary therapies including homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, aromatherapy, hypnotherapy and kinesiology. We are pleased to announce that we now offer Thai massage.