Holistic Therapy
At Bradley Associates

The concept of holism takes into account the whole person, physically, mentally and emotionally.

A Holistic Therapist will undertake a detailed consultation of the client's history before making a treatment plan devised for the client's individual needs.

The client is encouraged to look at themselves and their attitude to life, to look at the strains and pressures they place upon themselves. Therefore it encourages an awareness of self.

Holistic Therapy brings about a sense of relaxation and inner calm. This gives the client a quiet safe time to evaluate and devise strategies on how to control stress levels and to work through problems.

To sum up, the concept of holism is to see the person in the entirety of mind, body and soul, to bring about a state of homeostasis, a harmonious balance. 

Types of Therapies

Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Indian Head Massage

Aromatherapy

What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils blended with a carrier oil and applied to the body, usually via massage therapy.

What do essential oils do?

Essential oils penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream via the capillary bed, by gas exchange when breathed into the lungs and also via psychologically through memories the aroma induces.

What are the benefits?

Aromatherapy helps to:

• Enhance lymphatic drainage

• Induce a deep feeling of relaxation

• Stimulate the immune system

• Restore balance

• Increase blood circulation

• Increase energy levels

• Promote a state of general well being

• Calm and settle the mind

• Reduce nervous tensions

• Lift the mood and reduce feelings of depression 

Reflexology

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology works on the reflexes of the feet. The feet reflect the body - all areas of the body have a reflex point on the the foot. Reflexology works on a grid-like system similar to a map. By working these reflexes our aim is to bring about a balance within the body.

What are the benefits?

• Reduces the feeling of overstress and induces feelings of deep relaxation

• Helps cleanse the body of toxins and impurities

• Balances the bodies systems

• Revitalises energies

• An excellent preventative health care measure

What does a treatment entail?

A full consultation is recorded followed by the client reclining in a relaxed position, feet supported. Talc is dusted on the feet. A foot massage is given followed by Reflexology ending with a relaxing foot massage.

Indian Head Massage

What is an Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage is part of the Indian system of Ayerverda, the Indian science of longevity. The result is  harmony within oneself.

What are the benefits?

The benefits are both physical and emotional.

Physical:

• General relaxation for tired muscles

• Nodules and knots released

• Releases toxins from knotted muscles

• Relieves neck and shoulder stiffness

• Promotes hair growth

• Improves circulation, providing the brain with extra oxygen

• Aids joint mobility

• Helps relieve eyestrain/ache, tinnitus, jaw ache, sinus congestion, insomnia

Psychologically:

• Creates feelings of calmness and tranquillity

• Relieves anxiety

• Improves concentration and alertness

• Helps relieve mental tiredness, edginess, depression and anxiety