The therapies and schedule of services we as a charity provide
Sue Johnson
There are many examples of Yoga being used as a positive physical therapy, patients with MS and Arthritis have been known to gain mobility and easing of pain.
Yoga has been shown to tackle fatigue experienced by Multiple Sclerosis patients, the gentle stretching and toning positions energise the body's systems, and relaxation calms the mind, which in turn promotes a feeling of well being.
Our therapist will organise a set of exercises and positions to suit your individual needs.
Sheila Cruikshank
The effect of Reflexology on people with MS.
Reflexology is the science which deals with the principle that reflexes in the hands and feet are connected to different parts of the body.
The body is divided into 10 zones, pressure to one zone will effect parts of the body in that zone
Reflexology relaxes the client and promotes healing
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system
The degree of Multiple Sclerosis in each case can vary greatly
The symptoms responding well to treatment are:
- Improved Bladder Control
- Sleep
- Headaches
- Constipation
- Eyes
- Pain
- Sinus problems
Shiela Storey
Aromatherapy is the use of organic essences of aromatic plants (essential oils) through inhalation and application, to restore or enhance health, beauty and well-being
The principle of Aromatherapy is to strengthen an individuals self-healing process by preventative methods and indirect stimulation of the immune system
Aromatherapy is therefore beneficial to people with MS because;
- An Aromatherapy massage is a pleasant experience and is something to look forward to
- It stimulates the immune system and helps to reduce minor illnesses
- Aromatherapy works on the muscles improving tone and encourages continued use.
Julie Smith
The diagnosis of MS and its effects on present and future life presents a difficult situation to absorb and accept. Sometimes, emotions, feelings, fear or the need to adjust may grow beyond an individuals ability to rationalise (This can also apply to the persons family). It can overwhelm the normal capacity to cope and adapt, for this reason we have our own fully trained in house counsellor.
Our counsellor has a diploma in counselling and an advanced certificate in therapeutic group work.
Counselling offers people an opportunity to talk to someone about any difficulties they are experiencing in their personal lives. Our counsellor will not judge or tell anyone what they should do, but will help them to explore and better understand their issues and feelings, thus helping them to help themselves.
All personal information is treated in the strictest of confidence.