Therapies

Most of the following treatments are free of charge, although a voluntary contribution per treatment is welcomed.

The Pathway Scheme This is an Exercise Referral Scheme for people with conditions such as Coronary Heart Disease, general mobility problems and also for people with MS. It is not a substitution for physiotherapy or rehabilitation and should not be used as such, but it is a way to increase physical activity in people that benefit from it. Download a leaflet here.
Physiotherapy We use a neurological approach to help participants control and co-ordinate movement patterns, reduce spasticity and encourage more normal movements and to regain functional abilities. Treatments are tailored and then monitored to the individual needs of each MS person.
Oxygen Therapy At the Centre a Chamber which can accommodate up to 8 people is pressurized with air to equivalent water depths of 8, 16 or 24 feet, depending on the participants response. Pure oxygen is then breathed through a face mask for an hour. Many gain relief from symptoms and regular treatment can have a beneficial long-term effect.

Counselling

“I have had very difficult times and I could not have got through without counselling.  It has made me come though to see life more positively"

There is no doubt that MS can cause much distress to both the individual and their family which is why the Centre offers a confidential face-to face counselling service to help deal with the emotional effects and concerns that living with MS (or living with an MS person) can bring.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of the healing method of ancient Chinese medicine. The Acupuncturist at the Centre is Ron Piercy. He is available by appointment on  Thursdays between 11:00 and 17:00 Ron also practices Acupressure and Reiki and can often incorporate this within the session.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy aims to provide people with time and space for a relaxing and soothing experience in a warm, supportive atmosphere.  Massage improves the circulation.  It relaxes tense muscles and is an excellent way to unwind and help restore a sense of well being and balance. Download a leaflet here.

Yoga

Yoga is able to assist people with MS. It’s gentle movements and breathing and meditation techniques improve and help maintain energy flow with minimal physical effort. Fitness and clarity of the mind are improved, whilst further degeneration can in many cases be slowed down.

Reiki

Reiki is a popular, gentle and effective therapy. The therapist works with their hands on or just off the body and so it is non-invasive but provides effective relief from pain or stress and you will leave feeling refreshed and deeply relaxed

Dietary Advice

Research shows that the nutritional plan can help people living with MS by helping combat fatigue and increasing resistance to infection. We provide information (books and leaflets).

Spinal Reflexology

Spinal Reflexology works by gently releasing the muscles around the vertebrae of the whole spine including the shoulders, neck & pelvis. This enables the underlying nerves to send correct information to the brain, thereby helping to allow normal functioning to return to all parts of the body & organs that are supplied at that level.

Download a leaflet here.

 Chiropody  is also available.