Treatments

HealthWise treatments vary with each patient and their individual diagnosis and overall health needs, but may involve one or more of the following:

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese science practiced widely around the world and is based on reactivating pathways of energy called "Qi" (pronounced "Chi").

Treatment involves insertion into the skin at a small number of points around the body of very fine, sterile, stainless steel needles. This causes a definite sensation which is not usually painfull indeed most people find that acupuncture is a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Laser acupuncture offers an alternative to needles without any discomfort, which is especially beneficial for children.

Naturopathy means the treatment of disease by natural methods, aimed at maintaing optimum health and includes herbal medicine, nutrition, homeopathy and relaxation therapy.

Herbal medicines have been used by ancient cultures all over the world for centuries. In recent times however, their effectiveness has been confirmed by modern science and clinical trials. Apart from treating specific ailments, medicinal herbs have many beneficial health promoting effects. HealthWise clinic uses only the best quality practitioner-only herbal medicines of the European, American, Chinese and Indian traditions, combined uniquely in our dispensary for each individual's needs.

Echinacea

Nutrition and the important role of foods in improving health is taken into account with dietary recommendations and when necessary, supplementation.

Traditional Chinese Remedial Massage (tui na) is a therapy that dates back two thousand years to ancient China.  The words 'tui na' translate to 'push grasp' which describes the style of massage with its assorted techniques including kneading, tapping, rubbing and pressing.  It is common to use pressure on the acupuncture points to stimulate them for specific conditions.  It is a beneficial therapy for specific pains such as stiff neck, tight shoulders, lower back pain or sciatica, although anyone who suffers from chronic stress or general muscle tension may benefit.

Homeopathy principles state that what causes a disease in a large dose may cure it in a very small dilution, and homeopathic remedies are a gentle, effective from of medicine requiring only very small doses.

Counselling is offered for those wanting understanding of their personality and to achieve personal growth and change.
Counselling in this context is not passive listening, but an active process of psychotherapy.