FOR most people, treating a headache with a tablet will sort out the problem. But more chronic or recurring health issues, and injuries, need individual attention, diagnosis and treatment. Choosing to consult and be treated by a qualified, experienced practitioner is the best path to future good health and wellbeing.
There are many highly-qualified and skilled practitioners in the North-East, so we need to take time out from our busy lives, listen to our bodies, and seek the right professional advice to get us back to better fitness and an improved quality of life.
Traditional acupuncture is part of an ancient system of medicine which originated over 2,000 years ago in China. Its effectiveness is being increasingly been verified by modern scientific research.
Teesdale Acupuncture is a traditional acupuncture practice based in Barnard Castle, serving Teesdale, Weardale and the Northern Pennines region.
Jill is a fully qualified, BAcC registered acupuncturist. In addition to acupuncture needling, she is also qualified in and practises other traditional East Asian therapies, including gua sha, cupping and moxibustion. She also uses specific acupuncture microsystems including auriculotherapy, scalp acupuncture and facial rejuvenation acupuncture.
One of the most common aims of people who make appointments with Jill for acupuncture is to reduce their medication, whatever the condition they're seeking treatment for. While she can't give any advice on medication, people will often go back to their GP to review their medication once acupuncture treatment starts to take effect.
“I am so pleased I had the opportunity to have acupuncture sessions with Jill. I’m suffering from neck, shoulder and lower back pain; I have improved thanks to Jill listening and understanding my complaints. I always come away feeling relaxed and happy, I now have my flexibility back and a better quality of life. Thank you, Jill.” PD, Durham
Suite 4, Castle Chambers, 21-23 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NE
Mobile: 07729 175028
Email: jill@teesdaleacupuncture.co.uk
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At Pilates by Physiotherapy we believe Pilates is even more relevant today than it was when it was created by its founder, Joseph Pilates in the 1930s.
The benefits of Pilates include improving posture, strength and flexibility, as well as improving balance and co-ordination. Reducing imbalance between our different muscle groups is important for everyone, from those who sit at a desk all day to those who do lots of sport, including running and cycling. Pilates challenges the body and the mind to gain improved efficiency of movement.
Our clients are enjoying Pilates for leisure and lifestyle. Some are competing in marathons and triathlons, or are just starting off with Couch to 5k. Others have neurological conditions such as MS. They all benefit from being taught Pilates by experienced Physiotherapists. Our hands-on, personalised approach to Pilates enables clients to feel how they are moving, and ensures they are performing each exercise in the most effective way.
Age is no barrier to participating in Pilates. Recent evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of Pilates in improving balance, lower limb strength and flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness in the over 60s.
Client Feedback:
“Pilates has given my body length, strength and balance and given my mind a lovely rest.”
“Pilates strengthens my body and delights my mind.”
www.pilatesbyphysiotherapy.com
Unit 3 City West, Business park, St Johns Road, Meadowfield, Co Durham, DH7 8ER
Telephone: 07814776047
Email: anne.burr@btinternet.com
Kay Fawcett Mobile Massage Therapy
Kay is fully trained and qualified in various massage techniques, as well as a fully-insured massage therapist. Originally from the North East of Thailand, she trained as a massage therapist in the UK in 2015, has been involved with massage since she was a child. She was originally taught by her Grandma, who was a Thai massage masseuse, and used massage to help family and friends for 20 years.
Kay treats ladies and couples only, and some of the services she offers include Indian head massage; pregnancy massage; hot stone massage; Swedish massage; and Thai deep tissue back massage.
“Kay is amazing, she is so friendly and welcoming with amazing strength. I arrived today very sore, tired, tense and my entire body was just totally locked down. That is until Kay worked her magic, she worked so very, very hard to release and realign everything and I'm now looking forward to an amazing night’s sleep, I'm so chilled, pain-free and relaxed. Thank you, Kay.” Bev Spence
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kayfawcett2/
Telephone: 07806 681797
John Cookson’s experience as an ex-international runner, and footwear specialist advisor for Nike and Adidas, gives him an ideal insight into all aspects of Podiatry. He graduated from Salford University with an Honours Degree in Podiatry, and gained experience working with the NHS and a private healthcare provider in Manchester.
While offering a complete service in podiatry and chiropody, he specialises is in Biomechanics and Sports Injuries, with a dynamic approach based on years of experience in the field of sport at all levels, including treating professional athletes and sportspeople.
The aim at Foot Stop is to get to the root cause of the injury or health-related problem – an approach that ensures that you become educated in your condition, and self-sufficient in health maintenance.
The clinic also has an experienced Physiotherapist, along with a qualified Reflexology & Reiki practitioner, which enables them to provide a complete health package for clients.
17 West Auckland Road, Cockerton, Darlington, DL3 9EL
Telephone: 01325 353366
Email: info@ foot-stop.co.uk
Carole Dawson has 30 years’ experience in Natural Health, practising Reflexology and teaching the original, authentic Japanese style of Reiki called Jikiden Reiki - meaning ‘directly passed down’.
She also delights in empowering others to take charge of their own health and well-being, with her regular local Reiki courses, showing how Reiki can be used within the family for day to day ailments as well as more serious conditions.
She became interested in Reiki in 1995 when a colleague gave her a short treatment with very powerful results. Reiki is a hands-on energy treatment for the improvement of body and mind, which is carried out over clothing while lying on a massage bed, and is suitable for anyone of any age or state of health. The therapist places hands lightly on areas of the body to make energy available for healing.
As a Reflexologist she trained with the Bayly School - the first Reflexology training school to be set up in Great Britain.
Carole holds Reiki Courses, locally, throughout the year, which can be booked through the website.
She also works closely with John Cookson, podiatrist, and Sarah Johnson, Physiotherapist, at Footstop Podiatry & Sports Injury Clinic, and uses Reflexology and Reiki to complement their treatments and create a complete health package for clients.
“I have recently completed Reiki training with Carole and I can’t recommend it enough. Carole is a great teacher who has a wealth of knowledge, all content is explained thoroughly and I really resonated with it. It’s been a pleasure to attend the courses and I can’t wait to start practicing! Thank you Carole!” Rachel Elizabeth
“I love my Reflexology sessions – it’s an hour of complete relaxation with physical and emotional benefits lasting for weeks. I go every 4-5 weeks just to keep everything balanced and in tune.” Hilary, Newton Aycliffe
www.jikiden-reiki-teacher.co.uk
Mobile: 07800 985 292
Telephone: 01325 310758
Email: caroledawson@ymail.com
Facebook: @CDReiki
Clinics at Footstop in Cockerton, Darlington, and in Newton Aycliffe.
Sarah qualified from Teesside University and then spent six years working for the NHS, gathering experience and confidence as a therapist, before moving into full-time private practice.
She is a spinal specialist of 26 years’ experience, often solving spinal problems that have been untreatable by others, giving many people relief after years of chronic pain.
Regular treatment and management could dramatically improve their quality of life. With the correct bespoke treatment programme, Sarah can help people to restore function and reduce pain, where NHS treatment has failed.
She also treats all musculoskeletal problems, which means any pain or injury involving the joints or soft tissue of the body. This could be a new injury or something that someone has lived with for many years.
Sarah is predominantly hands-on in her approach, and often incorporates the use of acupuncture for pain relief. She also works closely with John Cookson, Podiatry, and Carole Dawson, Reflexology & Reiki, at Foot Stop Podiatry & Sports Injury Clinic to create a complete health package.
"I have had quite a few injuries over the years, and Sarah has been great at helping me with my rehabilitation. I believe good physio is essential for a full and speedy recovery. SJ Physio is an ideal location to get sorted!!" Alan Hinkes, OBE
www.physiotherapysportsmassagecountydurham.co.uk
Email: info@sjphysiotherapy.co.uk
Tel: 07818 726687
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