Well Beign Therapies
With the hectic pace of life and the environment we live in, it is important to recognize that stress lowers the body’s immunity, thus we are more susceptible to become ill.
While physical health is an all-important goal, it can not be divorced from mental well being.
At Sherwood, we offer a range of well-recognized therapies that would enable relaxation and peace of mind with a fit body.
Why not treat your dear ones with a gift that will enhance they’re well being? Contact our receptionist to order a gift voucher for any of the well-being therapies exclusively offered at Sherwood.
Clinical Pilates
Pilates is a body-conditioning method targeting the deep postural muscles. It works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing & correcting the body alignment.
It offers both mental and physical training by teaching you to be in control of your body. The exercises are gentle and yet totally effective.
Clinical Pilates consists of modified exercises from the traditional Pilates regime that is safe for patients with pain or injuries. Clinical Pilates is a fantastic tool for rehabilitating an injury.
Clinical Pilates is not only recommended for people with back injuries, but all other types of injuries seen increasingly commonly by the physiotherapists. Clinical Pilates has been known to help with the following conditions:
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Prolapsed discs
- Sacro-iliac problems
- Hip problems
- Rehabilitation after surgery
- Knee issues
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Joint Problems
- Back problems
Why Clinical Pilates at The Sherwood Clinic?
At Sherwood, We offer Pilates as both one to one sessions as well in a small group set up. A brief FREE consultation by a physiotherapist is offered before joining the Pilates class. The physiotherapist will ask you to fill in an enrolment form giving details of any injuries or conditions. This information is passed on to the Pilates instructor. This ensures that specific tailor-made Pilates exercises are offered to every individual and relevant exercises are taught to create a more balanced or injury-free body. You will be taught good movement skills step-by-step, which will ultimately give you the strength and flexibility in recovering from your injury. Our classes do not only focus on teaching the range of exercises to our clients but are renowned for their attention to detail and the ability to cater to the needs of each client.
Both the Pilates teacher and physiotherapist will provide you with feedback about your exercises so that you are getting the most out of your program every time.
For more information about the timings and to book please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an integral part of the rapid growth of complementary therapy in the UK. It is a very well researched system of healing and pain relief. Acupuncture involves fine needles inserted at key points of the body that relate to different organs. It stimulates nerves in the skin and muscle producing a variety of effects. It Increases the body’s release of natural painkillers (endorphin and serotonin). It produces an improved sense of wellbeing. Our senior acupuncturist Sherwood is a member of the British Acupuncture Association and is also an experienced senior pharmacist.
Our trained and experienced physiotherapists also offer this treatment as an adjunct to their pain relief techniques.
Some of the conditions treated by acupuncture
Pain relief
Back pain and neck pain due to whiplash and spondylitis, shoulder and knee pain, sports injuries, migraine
Abdominal and Bowel Problems
Diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), irritable bladder, indigestion
Gynecological problems
Premenstrual tension, menopausal symptoms, period pains
Allergies/skin conditions:
Asthma, eczema, psoriasis, hayfever
Smoking Cessation:
Acupuncture is an effective smoking cessation strategy for smokers who need help to give up
Obesity
Acupuncture can assist weight loss along with regular exercise and a nutrition program
Eating disorders
Anorexia and bulimia
To book please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
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Massage
The power of touch is vital to life, sustaining us with everything from a hug to a helping hand. It is the keystone of Sherwood, brilliantly exemplified in a series of pampering and rejuvenating massage treatments. Massage increases circulation from head to toe. Massage is proven to have a therapeutic and healing effect on the body system. In settings where all the senses mesh in renewed harmony, the gifted hands of our massage therapist will treat you to a world of therapeutic pleasures. Come to have an unforgettable experience.
Some of the treatments we provide include
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Healing Touch Massage for arthritis sufferers
- Sports Massage
- Complete Stress Release
- Antenatal massage
- Postnatal (mother & baby) Massage
- Elemental Nature massage
To book please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
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Yoga
We recognize that in an overstressed world, peace of mind with a fit body is the essence of health. Our Yoga teacher addresses both priorities.
We offer HATHA YOGA discipline, aimed to suit people with mixed abilities.
The sessions are offered both one to one as well as in a small group set up.
The classes are led by an experienced and qualified British wheel of yoga instructor A brief consultation prior to the session to allow the instructor to familiarise with you and your health condition.
Our Yoga classes help you to:
- Loose weight
- Control high blood pressure
- improve control of diabetes and blood pressure
- prevent or improve management of heart ailments
- relief from arthritis, back problems
- Improve control of asthma
- menopause symptoms
- digestion problems
- improve stamina
- relieve stress.
For more information about the timings and to book please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
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Reflexology:
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing and energising therapy stimulating the body’s self-healing properties. It involves a specialised massage technique, concentrating on different zones of the reflex (feet, hands) which reflect particular organs of the body. Some of the conditions treated excellent for reflexology are back and neck pain, Reflexology
Reflexology is a holistic healing therapy that treats the whole person, not just a condition. It is not diagnostic or prescriptive and sits well alongside conventional medical treatment.
Reflexology can:
- Reduce stress and tension
- Induce deep relaxation
- Improve circulation
- Cleanse the body of toxins and impurities
- Boost energy levels
- Rebalance body system
- Activate the body’s self-healing
Conditions commonly helped
- Stress and anxiety
- Fatigue
Insomnia - Headaches/migraine
- Arthritis
Back pain & sciatica - Digestive disorders
- e.g. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), colitis, constipation
- Allergies, Asthma, Hayfever
- Menstrual/ Menopausal discomforts
- Hormonal imbalances
- Infertility
- skin complaints, infertility, insomnia, headaches, migraines, and many more.
To book a session with our Reflexologist please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.
Hypnotherapy
All our memories are stored in our conscious and subconscious mind, where they continue to have an important effect on the way we live our daily lives.
Happily, most of the information we have stored is helpful and continues to make our lives safer and less problematic.
sometimes we pick up problems, perhaps through repetition or trauma, which our inner mind retains.
This is because one of the major functions of the unconscious mind is to help us to learn and remember important things.
Difficulties begin when we learn and act out behaviors which we later find are unhelpful or even harmful.
Using hypnosis we can cross the bridge from the conscious to the unconscious mind.
A hypnotherapist helps by communicating with your storehouse of learned patterns and behaviors.
New instructions can be placed there which have a strong effect when we are wakeful again.
The great thing about hypnosis is that it uses the natural abilities of your own mind to safely bring about the change you require.
Dealing with…
- Stopping Smoking
- Blood Pressure
- Weight Control
- Stress Management
- Self Confidence
- Performance Anxiety
- Exam Nerves
- Panic Attacks
- Pain Control
- Unwanted Habits
- Sleeping Difficulties
- Improving Memory
- Concentration
- Self Image
To book a session with our Hypnotherapist please contact our receptionist on 0208 869 0000.