ACUPUNCTURE
............................................
A therapeutically powerful branch of Chinese medicine. In
Chinese medicine health is seen as a state of dynamic harmony and
balance, involving continual movement and change. Acupuncture works
directly with the body's energy/Qi. Practitioners use moxa herb
and/or fine, sterile needles inserted into specific points on the
body to relieve blockages and disharmony in the body and mind, restoring
our ability to move with the flow of life.
BRITISH ACUPUNCTURE COUNCIL
(BacC)
63 Jeddo Road, London W12 9HQ
A list of local practitioners is free by sending an SAE to the above
address or a complete register can be purchased.
E-mail for a practitioner list: Tel +44 (0) 20 8735 0400 Fax +44
(0) 20 8735 0404 www.acupuncture.org.uk
(BMAS) BRITISH MEDICAL
ACUPUNCTURE SOCIETY
12 Maybury House, Higher Whitley, Warrington. Cheshire WA4 4QW
www.medical-puncture.co.uk NORTHERN COLLEGE OF ACUPUNCTURE
61 Micklegate, York YO1 6LJ Tel 01904 343305 www.demon.co.uk.acupuncture/northern
THE COLLEGE OF TRADITION
ACUPUNCTURE
Tao House, Queensway, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 3LZ
www.acupuncture-coll.ac.uk ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS (AACP)
Membership Secretary – Vibeke Dawson-Mere
Complementary Practice: Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6JE
Tel: 01747 861151; Fax: 01747 861717
THE LONDON COLLEGE OF
TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE
HR House, 447 High Road, London N12 0AZ; Tel 020 8371 0820
SOCIETY OF AURICULAR
ACUPUNCTURE
MSAAc member: 50 practitioners, mostly using electro-acupuncture
rather than needles.
Nursted Lodge, Nursted, Meopham, Kent DA13 9AD
Tel 01474 813902; www.auricularacupuncture.org.uk
ALEXANDER
TECHNIQUE.............................
An educational technique which improves
overall mental and physical well being.
It teaches you to use your body more efficiently, have balance and
poise with minimum tension
and avoid pain, strain and injury.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONAL
(ATI) has offices in eleven countries world wide.
The United Kingdom regional co-ordinator, Lee Warren can be contacted
at
66C Thurlestone Road, West Norwood, London SE27 0PD
ATI have an extensive and informative web site. www.ati-net.com.uk
THE SOCIETY OF TEACHERS
OF ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
129 Camden Mews, London NW1 9AH
To search for a teacher in your local area, Tel 0207 284 3338 www.stat.org.uk
THE SOCIETY OF TEACHERS
OF ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE (STAT)
703 teachers. For a list send a 35p SAE to 20 London House, 266
Fulham Road, London SW10 9EL
Tel 0171 351 0828; www.stat.org.uk
ANATOMY.......................................................................
INSTITUTE OF CRANIOSACRAL
STUDIES
4 Ennerdale Road, Reading RG2 7HH Tel: 0118 986 3986
ANTHROPOSOPHICAL
MEDICINE...............................
Practitioners are medically qualified but treatment focuses on the
whole person, not just the physical symptom. Practitioners aim to
stimulate the body's natural healing forces using homeopathic and
plant remedies, massage, medical baths, art therapy, eurhythmy therapy
and counselling. Used in NHS general practice, care for the disabled,
in-patient therapy.
ANTHROPOSOPHICAL MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION (AMA)
25 practitioners. Enquiries to Anthroposophical Medical Movement,
c/o Park Attwood Clinic, Trimply, Bewdley, Worcs DY12 1RE Tel 0129
986 1561
AROMATHERAPY....................................
The healing success of Aromatherapy is due to the therapeutic effects
of the essential oils used in an aromatherapy treatment. These oils
are readily absorbed by the body. Essential oils are the fragrant
chemical substances extracted from aromatic plants and are found
in different parts of plants, flowers, seeds, nuts, roots, leaves,
stems, rinds, sap, wood or bark. Aromatherapy treatment can be administered
by massage, inhalation, compressions and baths and focuses on all
aspects of health and peace of mind.
AOC THE AROMATHERAPY
ORGANIZATIONS COUNCIL
P O Box 19834, London SE25 6WF
Tel/Fax 0181 251 7912 www.dunromin.demon.co.uk/aromatherapy/therapies
IFA INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
OF AROMATHERAPISTS
182 Chiswick High Road, London W4 1PP
Informative web site directory, schools, members, research, publications
etc
Tel 020 8742 2605/6 www.int-fed-aromatherapy.co.uk
RQA THE REGISTER OF QUALIFIED
AROMATHERAPISTS
P O Box 3431, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4UA
Tel 01206 393465 www.rqa-uk.org
AUTOGENIC
THERAPY.................................................
A system of healing which uses simple mental exercises to link mind
and body to bring about profound relaxation for self-healing and
stress reduction.
BRITISH AUTOGENIC SOCIETY
The Administrator, The Royal London Homeopathic Hospital, Great
Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HR
For information of therapy training or to contact a practicing therapist
in your area go to Tel 020 7713 6336
www.autogenic-therapy.org.uk
AYURVEDA................................................
An ancient Indian system of healing based on balancing the three
elements or doshas in the body to restore and maintain good health.
Can involve a combination of herbal medicine, massage, sauna, dietary
advice and pulse diagnosis.
THE AYURVEDIC COMPANY
OF GREAT BRITAIN
For details of accredited practitioners send an SAE to 50 Penywern
Road, Earls Court, London SW5 9SX
AYURVEDIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
UK MAMA 1079 Garratt Lane, Tooting, London SW17 0LN
THE COLLEGE OF AYURVEDA
UK
20 Annes Grove, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5DR Tel 01908
664518 www.ayurveda-college.co.uk
MAHARISIHI AYUR-VEDA
HEALTH CENTRES UK
Nationwide network of centres. For details of your nearest centre
and information about this branch of ayurveda send an SAE to FREEPOST
WN5 5128, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 6BR Tel: 0990 143733
BACH
FLOWER THERAPY............................
A complete healing system used to treat emotional problems such
as fear and hopelessness.
The remedies are made from the flowers of wild plants, bushes and
trees, and work to restore a positive outlook.
DR EDWARD BACH CENTRE
300 practitioners; members of ICM and BCMA. For register of practitioners
write to:
The Bach Centre, Mount Vernon, Sotwell, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
OX10 0PZ Tel: 01491 834678 or visit the website for all the information
on flower remedies, referrals to a therapist, special courses, buy
remedies, distance learning, books and videos regarding flower therapy,
or take a tour of the centre www.bachcentre.com
THE BATES ASSOCIATION
OF GREAT BRITAIN
25 practitioners for register and information to P O Box 25, Shoreham-by-Sea
BN34 6ZF
Tel 01273 422090 www.seeing.org
BIOMAGNETIC
THERAPY......................................
A system combining the principles of acupuncture and osteopathy
– without needles of manipulation. Practitioners put small
magnets on the eight extraordinary meridians to rebalance the body's
structure and energy flow.
THE BRITISH BIO MAGNETIC
ASSOCIATION MBBA
Affiliated to PIA. For local practitioners send an SAE to The Williams's
Clinic, 31 Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3JF
BOWEN
THERAPY..................................
A gently, non-invasive therapy that works on the connective tissue
of the muscle. A remedial, holistic, gentle, effective light touch
therapy.
BOWTECH AND THE BOWEN
ASSOCIATION (UK)
PO Box 4358, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7XX Tel 0700 (Bowtech) 269 8324;
www.bowen-technique.co.uk
The only UK/European Bowan Association Accredited
by the Bowan Therapy Academy of Australia, the Original Unchanged
form of the Bowen Technique. Member of the BCMA
EUROPEAN COLLEGE OF BOWEN
STUDIES
38 Portway, Frome BA11 1QU Tel / Fax: 01373 461873; www.TheBowenTechnique.com
BIODANZA..............................................................
The Argentinian Art and Biodanza professor Patricia Martello introduced
into the UK this technique to restore psychological, motor, emotional
and organic balance in our daily life, through dance, music, singing
and exercises of human communication for everybody.
ROLANDO TORO SCHOOL OF
BIODANZA in the UK
Director: Patrica Martello, 48 Clifford Avenue, London SW14 7BP
Tel / Fax 020 8392 1433
BREEMA.............................................................
Breema is a method of bodywork which is practiced on a padded floor
with the recipient fully dressed. Supported movements, firm yet
gentle stretches, precise and gradual leans into the muscles, nurturing
brushes and holding postures and a wide variety of playfully rhythmic
movements.
THE BREEMA CENTRE
6076 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 USA Tel 001 510 428 0937;
www.breema.com
BUDDHISM...........................................
The buddhist society
uk
58 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PH Tel 0207 834 5858
AMIDA TRUST, SUKHAVATI
BUDDHIST CENTRE
21 Sussex Way, Finsbury Park, London N7 6RT www.buddhanet.net
CHIROPRACTIC......................................
A system of gentle manipulation to treat various disorders of the
joints and muscles and their effect on the nervous system. For back
and neck pain, headaches, migraine and sports injuries. McTimoney
chiropractic is a gentle and whole body manipulative method.
BRITISH ASSOCIATE OF
APPLIED CHIROPRACTIC
3 Meadows Close, Skipton-under-Wychwood, Oxford OX7 6BY
BRITISH CHIROPRACTIC
ASSOCIATION
Blagrave House, 17 Blagrave Street, Reading, Berks RG1 1QB Tel 0118
950 5950 www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk
McTIMONEY CHIROPRACTIC
ASSOCIATION
Crowmarch, Gifford Wallingford OX10 8JD Tel 01491 829211 www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org
SCOTTISH CHIROPRACTIC
ASSOCIATION
16 Jenny Moore's Road, St Boswell's TD6 0AL Tel 01835 823645
COLONIC
HYDROTHERAPY..............................................
Cleanses the colon using purified water to flush away toxic waste
gases, faecal matter and mucus.
COLONIC INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION RCT/MCIA
65 multi-disciplined practitioners: member of ICM and BCMA. For
register send a business size SAE to 16 English Lane, London NW3
4TG Tel / Fax: 0207 483 1595
COLOUR
THERAPY..................................
Colour therapy uses colour to help treat mental, emotional and physical
problems. Colour comes from light, and the differing frequencies
of different colours can be used to help reduce blood pressure.
Colour can be used in many different ways, from drawings, to light
to coloured oils and even crystals. It can also be used in combination
with other therapies.
COLOUR THERAPEUTICS AURA-SOMA
Use dual coloured oils for colour-based therapy, 300 teachers worldwide.
30 in the UK.
For information, courses and your nearest therapist contact: Auro-Soma,
South Road, Tetford, Lincolnshire LN9 6QB
Tel 01507 533581
THE ORACLE SCHOOL OF
COLOUR
Pauline Wills, 9 Wyndale Avenue, London NW9 9PT Tel / Fax: 020 8204
7672
THE COLOUR THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Not affiliated to any particular training school CTA has around
200 members and is a member of the ICM. For more information about
colour therapy, training to be a therapist or for your nearest practitioner
send an SAE to: PO Box 16756, London SW20 8ZW
COUNSELING.....................................................
Advice and support given to help a person cope with a particular
problem. Suitable for relationship problems, bereavement, emotional
distress, drink, drugs, life crises, etc. Psychotherapy focuses
on psychological methods for treating mental and emotional problems.
The aim is to help personal development and self-understanding.
Many approaches, including Jungian theory, client-centred therapy,
group therapy and family therapy.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR
COUNSELING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP)
1 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwicks, CV21 2PJ Tel 0870 443 5252
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR
COUNSELING (BAC)
886 organizational members. The BAC aims to raise standards of training
and practice and provide support for counselors. For practitioner
list, send SAE to: 1 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2PJ
Tel 01788 550899
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY (UKCP)
Organizational member of the British Association for Counseling.
Represents the practice of psychological therapy on a full eclectic
basis. Send SAE to: Head Office, Hazelwood, Broadmead, Sway, Lymington,
Hants SO41 6DH
Tel 01590 683770
UK COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY
(UKCP)
77 member organizations accredited. National register of practitioners.
Write to:
UKCP, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London W1N 5FB Tel 0207 436
3002
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
ASSOCIATION (CMA)
Represents the interests of a large number of therapists. Runs a
referrals scheme to help you find a registered practitioner. 142
Greenwich High Road, London SE10 8NN
Tel 0208 305 571
CRANIOSACRAL
THERAPY............................
The whole bodywork treatment using palpation and subtle manipulative
techniques to encourage the body to rebalance and heal itself.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
ASSOCIATION (CTA)
For a list of practitioners and information send an SAE to 27 Old
Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Tel: 01868 884121 www.craniosacral.co.uk
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
EDUCATIONAL TRUST
78 York Street, London W1H 1DP Tel / Fax: 07000 785 778 www.cranio.co.uk
INSTITUTE OF CRANIOSACRAL
STUDIES
4 Ennerdale Road, Reading RG2 7HH Tel 0188 986 3986 www.craniosacralstudies.co.uk
THE COLLEGE OF CRANIOSACRAL
THERAPY
9 St Georges Mews, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8TE Tel 020 7483 0121
THE UPLEGER INSTITUTE
UK
450 practitioners. For local practitioner send SAE to: 52 Main Street,
Perth PH2 7HB Tel 01738 444 404
CRYSTAL
THERAPY.................................................
A treatment using crystals on the body's energy field. Crystals
are used to direct the patient or can be placed on specific parts
of the body that require treatment.
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF CRYSTAL HEALING THERAPISTS (IACHT)
Offers a 2 year professional diploma course to qualify as a crystal
healing therapy practitioner recognized by the Affiliation of Crystal
Healing Organizations, the British Complementary Medical Association
and Institute of Complementary Medicine. Courses take place in Manchester,
Nottingham, Blackpool and Scotland. Contact the IACHT,:
PO Box 344, Manchester M60 2EZ. Tel 01200 426061. Fax 01200 444776.
Crystals for healing are supplied by mail order
worldwide. Contact Angel as above. Definitive books written by IACHT
founder member Hazel Raven "Crystal Healing Therapy. The Complete
Practitioners Guide" and Crystal Healing Therapy: "A Vibrational
Journey through the Chakras" are available from Raven, PO Box
660, Manchester M60 2SN
INTERNAL FOUNDATION OF
CRYSTAL, SOUND AND NATURAL THERAPY
For list of practitioners, SAE to 34 Elton Court, Horny Lane, Liverpool
L18 3HQ Tel 0151 722 8491
THE SCHOOL OF ELECTRO-CRYSTAL
THERAPY
Over 80 qualified Electro-Crystal Therapy practitioners in UK. For
details send SAE to
117 Lond Drive, South Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 0HL Tel 0280 841 1716
FELDENKRAIS..............................................
A gentle therapy which encourages an awareness of movement. Relieves
muscular and joint problems by increasing flexibility.
THE FELDENKRAIS GUILD
UK
35 practitioners. For details of local therapists write to PO Box
370, London N10 3XA
FENG
SHUI.................................................................
The Feng Shui Society, 377 Edgware Road, London W2 1BT Tel: +44
(0) 7050 289 200
HEALING........................................................................
The healer is a channel for the transfer of a healing energy to
the patient, either by touch or by distant prayer / meditation.
ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL
HEALERS
92 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6QP Tel / Fax: 01772
316726
THE CONFEDERATION OF
HEALING ORGANIZATIONS
An umbrella organization that will put you in touch with 15 organizations
representing qualified healers. Send a first class SAE to 113 High
Street, Berkamstead, Herts HP4 2OJ
INTERNAL SELF-REALISATION
HEALING ASSOCIATION (ISRHA)
70 members dedicated to professionalism with love. Most healers
are trained or training in progressive counselling. Animals also
healed. For details send SAE to 1 Hamlyn Road, Glastonbury, Somerset
BA6 8HS Tel 01458 831353
COLLEGE OF HEALING
250 practitioners: members of the BCMA. For a list of local healers
in your area send SAE to
Runnings Park, Croft Bank, West Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 4DU
Tel 01684 566450
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
SPIRITUAL HEALERS
3400 Healer Members plus 2100 Probationer Members. To find a therapist
in your area telephone 0845 123 2767 or write to NFSH, Old Manor
Farm Studio, Church Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex TW16 6RG
- For general enquiries, including details of training courses,
telephone 0845 123 2777 or visit www.nfsh.org.uk
HEALTH
KINESIOLOGY....................................
HK is an holistic system of natural health care which uses muscle
testing to identify the areas of stress in the body - and in the
mind - and then find the best way to remove these stresses by using
gentle yet powerful energy-correcting techniques, to help the body
recover from illness, allergies, stress and pain.
HEALTH KINESIOLOGY UK
HK UK has a web site containing details of the therapy, case histories,
details of the training programme and a regional map showing the
120+ registered therapists in UK. Phone 08707 655980 or see www.hk4health.co.uk
HELLERWORK..............................................
A bodywork. A derivative of Rolfing. Hellerwork consists of three
things merged together; deep tissue bodywork which aims to restructure
the body and realign it with gravity; movement re-education, which
aims to teach people more effective ways of using their bodies so
they can re-create the same tensions and rigidity as before; and
dialogue, along psychological lines, that gives the client a chance
to look at the physiological component of stress that may be present
in their life.
For more information and a list of Hellerworkers
send an SAE to Suite 211, Coppergate House,
16 Brune Street, London E1 7NJ Tel 020 7721 770
HERBALISM...............................................................
Uses plants to treat disease.
GENERAL COUNCIL AND REGISTER
OF CONSULTANT HERBALISTS DBTH MRH
158 practitioners. For register send an SAE and four first class
stamps to 32 King Edwards Road, Swansea SA1 4LL
Tel 01792 655886
THE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL
HERBAL MEDICINE AND AROMATHERAPY
12 Prentices Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4LF Tel: 01394 388386
THE PASKETT NUTRITIONAL
MEDICINE COLLEGE
14 Southgate Chambers, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 9DY Tel 01566 773731
OSTEOPATHY................................................
A system of healing that works on the physical structure of the
body. Practitioners use manipulation, massage and stretching techniques.
THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF
OSTEOPATHY
275 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JE Tel 020 7930 9254
THE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHS
13 Furzehill Road, Borehamsood, Hertfordshire WD6 2DG
OSTEOPATHIC INFORMATION
SERVICE (Forms part of the General Osteopathic Council)
Tel 020 7357 6655 www.osteopathy.org.uk
GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL
Osteopathy House, 176 Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 3LU Tel 020
7357 6655
POLARITY
THERAPY.................................................................
A polarity therapist will use bodywork, awareness skills, diet and
stretching exercises to help the body / mind heal itself naturally.
UNITED KINGDOM POLARITY
THERAPY ASSOCIATION
80 practitioners; members of BCMA and ICM. For further details send
an SAE and £2 to
Monomark House, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Tel 01483 417714
RADIONICS ASSOCIATION
Baerlein House, Goose Green, Deddington, Oxford OX15 0SZ Tel 01869
338852
REBIRTHING............................................................................
BRITISH REBIRTH SOCIETY
59 Panmure Close, Highbury, London N5 1AG
REFLEXOLOGY..........................................
Works on the principle that reflex points on the feet correspond
to every part of the body. By working on these points, blockages
in the energy pathways are released.
ASSOCIATION OF REFLEXOLOGISTS
(AoR)
3500 members. For a free copy of its register of practitioners send
SAE to 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
BRITISH REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION
(BRA)
Monks Orchard, Whitbourne, Worcs WR6 5RB www.britreflex.co.uk Tel
01886 821207
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
OF REFLEXOLOGISTS (IFR)
76-78 Edridge Road, Croyden, Surrey CR0 1EF Tel 020 8667 9458 www.reflexology-ifr.com
THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF REFLEXOLOGY UK
Affiliated to the IMC. For a register send A3 50p SAE to 255 Turleigh,
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2HG
Tel / Fax: 01225 865899
OXFORD SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
45 High Street, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1XX Tel 0800 970 1559
REFLEXOLOGIST'S SOCIETY
625 practitioners affiliated to the BCMA and ICM. For a list of
local practitioners send SAE to 249 Fosse Road, Leicester LE3 1AE
Tel 01162 825511
YORKSHIRE SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
1 Poplar Grove, Harden, Bingley BD16 1LW Tel 01525 272944
REIKI...................................................................
A non-invasive spiritual healing method where practitioners channel
universal energy to the recipient. It works for general well being
and encourages the body to heal itself physically and emotionally.
THE REIKI ASSOCIATION
For a list of practitioners send an SAE to Mel Jones, Cornbrook
House, Clee Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 3QQ Tel 01981 550829 10am
– 2pm weekday
For information regarding Reiki surf the net.
www.reiki,7gen,com,uk
ROLFING...................................................
A bodywork. Deep manipulation of the fascia (muscle connective tissue)
to re-balance the body. Used to improve posture, relieve injuries
and release trapped emotions. For more information call 0171 834
1493. Or to find out more about The Rolf Institute of Structural
Integration, www.rolf.org/about
SHAMANISM.................................................................
A cross cultural body of ancient techniques used to achieve
well being and healing. Techniques involve drumming, chanting, journeying
and communing within an ordinary state of reality.
THE SACRED TRUST
For a list of practitioners and further information send an SAE
to PO Box 603, Bath, Somerset BA1 2ZU
Tel: 01225 852615
SHIATSU.................................................................
Ancient treatment literally translating from Japanese as "finger
pressure". It works off the bodies pressure points. Practitioners
use fingers and thumbs to balance energy flow.
THE SHIATSU COLLEGE,
LONDON
PO Box 31469, London W4 2YT Tel / Fax 020 8987 0208 www.shiatsucollege.co.uk
SHIATSU SOCIETY
East Lands Court, St Peters Road, Rugby CV21 3OP Tel 01788 555051
www.shiatsu.org
SHIATSU INTERNATIONAL
Maulak Chambers, The Centre, High Street, Halstead, Essex CO9 2AJ
Tel 01787 220373
THE EUROPEAN SHIATSU
SCHOOL
Central Office, Highbanks, Lockeridge, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8
4EQ Tel 01672 513444 www.shiatsu.org.uk
SKENAR....................................................
LIFE ENERGIES INTERNATIONAL
PLC
The Coach House, The Avenue, Odstock, Wiltshire SP5 4JA Tel 01722
3402321 www.life-energies.com
THE SKENAR TRAINING CENTRE
10 Worsworth Road, Salisbury SP1 3BH Tel / Fax: 01722 324093 www.netscenar.com
STRESS
MANAGEMENT...........................................................
ICET LTD
808A High Road, North Finchley, London N12 9QU Tel 020 8446 2210
www.icet.net
TAI CHI.................................................................
TAI CHI UK
25 Arrol House, Rockingham Street, London SE1 6QJ Tel 020 7407 4775
TRADITIONAL
CHINESE MEDICINE.........................................................
Based on the concept of restoring the flow of Qi, vital energy in
the body. Acupuncture and Chinese herbas are used to balance the
body. Practitioners may also use diet therapy and massage.
REGISTER OF CHINESE HERBAL
MEDICINE (RCHM)
300 practitioners, member of the British Herbal Practitioners Alliance
(BHPA). For information send a SAE plus £2.50 to PO Box 440,
Wembley, Middlesex HA9 9NZ
YOGA
THERAPY..............................................
The application of yoga techniques to help people with a wide range
of health problems, including back problems, asthma, arthritis,
ME and MS. Practitioners devise a personal yoga routine to suit
your condition.
THE BRITISH WHEEL OF
YOGA
Is the governing body for Yoga in Great Britain. Is a registered
charity, is the largest organisation for yoga in Britain with over
4000 members. Has a nationwide network of over 1500 teachers and
local representatives. Has weekend and day schools throughout the
country. For more information or to find a local practitioner contact
at:
25 Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7RU www.bwy.org.uk
THE YOGA FOR HEALTH FOUNDATION
Ickwell Bury, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EF Tel 01767 627271
Fax 01767 627266
YOGA THERAPY CENTRE
Regulating body for yoga therapy: 20 practitioners; member of ICM.
For a list of practitioners send an SAE to: The Royal Homeopathic
Hospital, 60 Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WC1N 3HR
DRU YOGA
Heart, Body and Mind Therapy. Unique collection of flowing movements
and sequences to uplift and balance your emotions, develop vitality
and strength. Exercises which systematically activate and tone joints,
muscles, internal organs and releases toxins. Improves breathing,
helps to banish asthma, bronchitis, useful for women with PMS and
the menopause, anyone with depression, digestive disorders and stress
related conditions. For information contact
Life Foundation School of Therapeutics, International Course Centre,
Nant Francon, Bethesda, Bangor, North Wales LL57 3LX Tel 01943 467189
www.lifefoundation.co.uk
ZERO
BALANCING...........................................................
A bodywork. A combination of hands-on work and energetic healing
used mainly to relieve neck and bank pain, headaches and stress.
For further information and general enquiries send SAE
ZBAUK
Zanna Heighton, 10 Victoria Grove, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3AA Tel
01308 420007
UMBRELLA
ORGANISATIONS.....................
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR
BEHAVIORAL AND COGNITIVE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
The Golbe Centre, PO Box 9, Accrington BB5 0XB Tel 01254 875277
BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF
HOMEOPATHIC VETERINARY SURGEONS
11 practitioners, Send a SAE, details of species and diagnosis to
Chinham House, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Farfingdon, Oxon SN7 8NQ
BRITISH COMPLEMENTARY
MEDICINE ASSOCIATION
PO Box 5122 Bournemouth BH8 OWG Tel/Fax 0845 345 5977 www.bcma.co.uk
E-mail : info@bcma.co.uk
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
ASSOCIATION
Represents the interests of a large number of therapists. Runs referrals
scheme to help you find a registered practitioner. 142 Greenwich
High Road, London SE10 8NN www.the-cma.org.uk
COUNCIL FOR COMPLEMENTARY
MEDICINE ASSOC CCAM
Sets standards. For information send SAE and £200 to Park
House, 206-208 Latimer Road, London W10 6RE
Tel 0181 9683 826
COUNCIL FOR COMPLEMENTARY
AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
63 Jeddo Road, London W12 9HQ Tel 0208 735 0632
INSTITUTE FOR COMP MEDICINE
Provides public information. Organises research, supervises training
and sets practitioner standards. For information send an SAE and
2 loose first class stamps to PO Box 194, London SE16 1QZ www.icmedicine.co.uk
THE BRITISH COUNCIL OF
COMP MEDICINE
Works for public education, sets standards and discipline.
THE BRITISH HOMEOPATHIC
DENTAL ASSOCIATION Dhom
150 practitioners. Members are dentists with homeopathic training.
Send an SAE to 12 Wellington Road, Watford, Herts WD1 1QT
THE BRITISH HOLISTIC
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Roland Thomas House, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, South Shrewsbury
SY3 8XF
THE BRITISH REGISTER
OF COMPLEMENTARY PRACTITIONERS
Linked to the British Council, it is made up of 18 autonomous divisions.
For further information, send SAE with three first class stamps
to PO Box 194, London SE16 1QZ
FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC
THERAPISTS
3rd Floor, Eastleigh House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire
SO50 9FD
Tel 023 8048 8900 www.fht.org.uk
THE SOCIETY OF HOLISTIC
PRACTITIONERS
Register massage (DTM) Counselling (DTC) Street Care (DSPC) and
other therapists.
For a list, send SAE to 4 Craigpark, Dennistown, Glasgow G31 2NA
Tel 0141 554 5808
OTHER CONTACTS ..................................
ACTIVE BIRTH CENTRE
For catalogue and details write to 25 Bickerton Road, London N19
5JT Tel 0207 561 9006
BLACKMORES UK
Willowtree Marina, West Quay Drive, Yeading, Middlesex UB4 9TA –
Tel 0208 842 3956
BRONZE DRAGON INTERNATIONAL
Introductory and internationally recognised practitioner training
courses in NLP, Crystal Therapy, Reiki and Shamanism. St John's
House, 2 St John's Street, York YO31 7QT Tel 01904 636216 www.bronze-dragon.com
FLOAT TANK ASSOCIATION
UK
For information write to PO Box 11024, London SW4 7ZF
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
TRUST
26-28 Underwood Street, London N1 7QJ Tel 0171 490 1555
INTERNAL REGISTER OF
HOLISTIC THERAPISTS
A register of beauty massage and reflexology therapists listed by
area. Send £4 to
38a Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 9AD Tel
01703 422695
MACROBIOTIC ASSOC OF
GREAT BRITAIN
For information send SAE to The Tardis, 34 Banbury Road, Ettington,
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7SU
PATHWAYS
Network Services, 12 Southcote Road, London N19 5BJ Tel 0207 607
7852 Fax 0207 609 7112
SOIL ASSOCIATION
Bristol House, 40-56 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6BY Tel 0117 929
0661
THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL
THERAPY
133 Gateley Road, Gateley, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 4PD Tel 0161 491
4314
THE LONDON COLLEGE OF
MASSAGE LTD
5 Newman Passage, London W1P 3PF Tel 020 7323 3574
THE RADIONIC & RADIESTHESIA
TRUST
Maperton, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8EH Tel 01963 32651
THE UK TAI CHI ASSOC
For a list of local teachers send an A5 SAE to PO Box 159, Bromley,
Kent BR1 3XX
TRANCENDENTAL MEDITATION
ASSOC
For details of your nearest centre write to FREEPOST, London SW1P
4YY Tel 0990 143 733
WELEDA (UK) LTD
Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8DR Tel 0115 944 8200
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