Julie has been involved in complementary healthcare and
teaching for 16 years. She practises and teaches Remedial Massage, Aromatherapy
and rehabilitation exercise and has clinics in Birmingham and Leicester.
She also teaches at Purple Flame School of Aromatherapy on a regular basis.
Her experience has evolved through her association with diverse organisations,
charities and authorities such as: Healthy Birmingham 2000, Turning Point
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centre, Sketchley hall Back Pain Rehab Centre and more
recently Leicester Tigers training Academy.
Julie offers effective treatment and advice for a wide range of conditions.
In order that she can continue to offer effective treatment, Julie regularly
updates her own knowledge and skills through Continued Professional Development
training.
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Injury and overuse or poor posture can lead to imbalance in the soft tissue causing pain, tension and restriction in movement around joints. This then can have an effect on our everyday movement, activities and lifestyle.
Aromatherapy is a treatment combining massage with natural essential oils. The oils are an important part of the Aromatherapy treatment as they contain powerful therapeutic properties which help to bring about balance in the body's systems. When the body is out of balance, we feel unwell, either physically or emotionally or possibly both.
The Essential Oils are extracted from nature i.e. from herbs, plants, flowers and fruits. They have a variety of therapeutic uses and when used in Aromatherapy Massage they are utilised in the body helping to restore balance, strengthen the immune system and help to prevent future illness.
Essential Oils can have either Relaxing, Calming or Stimulating effects on the body and mind. It is the skill of the Aromatherapist in their choice of oils to create a suitable blend for treatment of a particular condition. At the end of an Aromatherapy treatment, generally you will feel more relaxed and revitalised with more energy to cope with every day life.
Remedial Massage/Sports Therapy and or Aromatherapy are effective forms of treatment for a wide range of conditions and ailments both physical and emotional:
· Back and neck pain
· Whiplash, Headaches, Sinusitis
· Menopause, PMT
· Muscle aches, Joint pain
· Sciatica, Shoulder problems
· Arthritic pain
· Sprains and strains
· Sports injuries
· Stress related problems
· Anxiety and Insomnia
However, you do not have to have a specific problem, condition or injury
to benefit from these treatments, as regular Massage helps to maintain your
general health and wellbeing, helping to prevent imbalance and promote balance
and good health.
Your first appointment involves a consultation where details of your condition, type of injury, general health and lifestyle are discussed. Your condition or injury will then be examined and assessed.
This is done by checking the movement of a joint and assessing any restrictions, signs and symptoms that are presented. Having done this allows the practitioner to decide what techniques to use during your treatment.
Does Aromatherapy use any special techniques?
During a treatment it is usual for the therapist to combine deep tissue massage with mobilising and stretching techniques. The use of either heat pads or a combination of heat and cold may be used. Electrotherapy equipment (sound wave) may also be used during a treatment.
As an active part of your treatment it is usual for the therapist to prescribe specific rehabilitation exercises to do in between treatments.
The aim of the treatment is to promote effective recovery and aid the healing process in injuries or conditions (either sports related or caused through everyday living). Deep Massage combined with Mobilising and stretching techniques promotes improved flexibility, increased movement and reduces painful symptoms whilst aiding the natural healing process.
How many sessions will I need?
Remedial Massage usually involves a course of treatment and the patient will be advised at the beginning how many treatments are recommended and how often they should receive them. This can vary from a course of three to six sessions and be between six to twelve weeks. During the course of treatment your progress will be monitored and re-assessed.
Will I need any additional treatments?
It is common for patients receiving either Chiropractic or Osteopathic treatment to receive Remedial Massage in between to aid recovery.
However Remedial Massage and Sports therapy are also independent forms of treatment.